NTSB investigations, WV

244 cases where the phase of flight was Landing.

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NTSB investigations, WV per year, 1964–2026: 244 cases
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Latest cases

Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "WITH phase_names(main, name) AS (VALUES (100, 'Prior to flight'), (150, 'Standing'), (200, 'Pushback/towing'), (250, 'Taxi'), (300, 'Takeoff'), (350, 'Initial climb'), (400, 'Enroute'), (450, 'Maneuvering'), (500, 'Approach'), (550, 'Landing'), (600, 'Emergency descent'), (650, 'Uncontrolled descent'), (700, 'Post-impact'), (750, 'After landing'), (800, 'Other'), (990, 'Unknown')),
    crosswalk(code, main, name) AS (VALUES (500, 150, 'Standing'), (501, 150, 'Standing - pre-flight'), (502, 150, 'Standing - starting engine(s)'), (503, 150, 'Standing - engine(s) operating'), (504, 150, 'Standing - engine(s) not operating'), (505, 150, 'Standing - idling rotors'), (510, 250, 'Taxi'), (511, 200, 'Taxi - pushback/tow'), (512, 250, 'Taxi - to takeoff'), (513, 250, 'Taxi - from landing'), (514, 250, 'Taxi - aerial'), (520, 300, 'Takeoff'), (521, 300, 'Takeoff - roll/run'), (522, 350, 'Takeoff - initial climb'), (523, 300, 'Takeoff - aborted'), (530, 400, 'Climb'), (531, 400, 'Climb - to cruise'), (540, 400, 'Cruise'), (541, 400, 'Cruise - normal'), (542, 400, 'Maneuvering - holding (IFR)'), (550, 400, 'Descent'), (551, 400, 'Descent - normal'), (552, 600, 'Descent - emergency'), (553, 650, 'Descent - uncontrolled'), (560, 500, 'Approach'), (561, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - downwind'), (562, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - base turn'), (563, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - base leg/base to final'), (564, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - final approach'), (565, 500, 'Go-around (VFR)'), (566, 500, 'Approach - IAF to FAF/outer marker (IFR)'), (567, 500, 'Approach - FAF/outer marker to threshold (IFR)'), (568, 500, 'Circling (IFR)'), (569, 500, 'Missed approach (IFR)'), (570, 550, 'Landing'), (571, 550, 'Landing - flare/touchdown'), (572, 550, 'Landing - roll'), (573, 550, 'Landing - aborted'), (574, 550, 'Emergency landing'), (575, 550, 'Emergency landing after takeoff'), (576, 600, 'Emergency descent/landing'), (580, 450, 'Maneuvering'), (581, 450, 'Maneuvering - aerial application'), (582, 450, 'Maneuvering - turn to reverse direction'), (583, 450, 'Maneuvering - turn to landing area (emergency)'), (590, 450, 'Hover'), (591, 450, 'Hover - in ground effect'), (592, 450, 'Hover - out of ground effect'), (600, 800, 'Other'), (610, 990, 'Unknown')),
    current_codes AS (
      SELECT e.case_mkey, TRY_CAST(e.\"tier1Number\" AS INTEGER) AS code,
        row_number() OVER (PARTITION BY e.case_mkey ORDER BY coalesce(e.\"isDefiningEvent\", false) DESC, e.position) AS n
      FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e
      WHERE e.aircrafts_position = 1 AND e.\"tier1Number\" GLOB '[1-9][0-9]*'
        AND (e.\"isDefiningEvent\" OR e.case_mkey IN (SELECT \"mKey\" FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' WHERE \"isPre1982\"))
    ),
    phases AS (
      SELECT case_mkey, 'current' AS scheme, code, CASE WHEN code >= 990 THEN 990 ELSE code // 50 * 50 END AS main
      FROM current_codes WHERE n = 1
      UNION ALL
      SELECT o.case_mkey, 'older', o.\"phaseOfFlightCode\", w.main
      FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o JOIN crosswalk w ON w.code = o.\"phaseOfFlightCode\"
      WHERE o.aircrafts_position = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.case_mkey NOT IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM current_codes)
    ),
    case_phases AS (
      SELECT p.*, c.\"eventDate\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\" = 'Fatal' AS fatal, a.aircraft_model_code
      FROM phases p JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = p.case_mkey
      LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = p.case_mkey AND a.position = 1
      WHERE c.\"eventDate\" >= DATE '1962-01-01' AND p.main IN (SELECT main FROM phase_names)
    )
  SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c.\"mKey\" AND a.position = 1
  WHERE c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'WV' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM case_phases WHERE main = 550)
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

NTSB ERA26LA088Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Philippi, WVThe pilot’s failure to obtain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun.Jan 8, 2026 · N29UA · Substantial damageNTSB ERA25LA339Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Charleston, WVA flat left main landing gear tire, which resulted in a loss of directional control and runway excursion during landing.Aug 24, 2025 · N241MU · Substantial damageNTSB ERA25LA025Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Fairmont, WVThe student pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent loss of directional control.Oct 27, 2024 · N926MK · Substantial damageNTSB ERA25LA032Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAero SP Z O O AT-4 LSA · South Charleston, WVThe pedestrian’s inadequate visual lookout while walking next to an active runway, which resulted in the airplane striking him during taxi.Oct 25, 2024 · N401G · Minor damageNTSB ERA25LA014Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · South Charleston, WVThe pilot’s decision to continue landing after encountering a strong tailwind, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent runway excursion.Oct 12, 2024 · N1131M · Substantial damageNTSB ERA25LA013Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMaule M8 · Rowlesburg, WVThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing.Oct 12, 2024 · N205MX · Substantial damageNTSB ERA25LA015Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAviat A1 · Rowlesburg, WVThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in the on-ground collision with trees.Oct 11, 2024 · N79HY · Substantial damageNTSB ERA24LA366Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20K · Fairmont, WVThe pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and his delay in aborting the landing.Aug 30, 2024 · N1005U · Substantial damageNTSB ERA24LA356Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCanadian Light Acft Sales &Svc Bushcaddy Explorer R80 · Charleston, WVThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in a crosswind, which resulted in a ground loop and subsequent landing gear collapse.Aug 20, 2024 · N335BE · Substantial damageNTSB ERA24LA140Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Logan, WVThe pilot’s delayed decision to perform a go-around while attempting to land on a wet runway with a tailwind, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with trees.Mar 15, 2024 · N312DD · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA343Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCub Crafters CCX-1865 · Charleston, WVThe pilot’s failure to maintain direction control during the landing roll.Jul 28, 2023 · N28ZV · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA237Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 65-A90-1 · Petersburg, WVThe flight crew’s failure to ensure that the landing gear were properly configured before landing.May 18, 2023 · N80Y · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA098Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182P · Ethel, WVThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.Dec 28, 2022 · N8217M · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22LA240Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportNew Glasair Glastar · Beckley, WVThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing in gusting wind conditions.May 21, 2022 · N171JV · Substantial damageNTSB ERA21LA255Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPage Joseph E Vans RV-4 · Martinsburg, WVThe pilot’s improper landing flare in variable crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.May 12, 2021 · N54RV · Substantial damageNTSB ERA21LA182Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRowe Dennis A Highlander · Bluefield, WVThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in a gusty crosswind, which resulted in a ground loop.Apr 10, 2021 · N257DR · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA525Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Charleston, WVThe pilot's improper approach path at night and his misjudgment of the landing point, which resulted in landing short of the runway and impact with the runway's engineered materials arrestor system.Sep 5, 2019 · N2408Q · Substantial damageNTSB ERA19LA086Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA46 · Petersburg, WVA loss of control during the landing roll and subsequent runway excursion for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.Nov 18, 2018 · N88VZ · Substantial damageNTSB ERA18LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7EC · Ravenswood, WVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.Dec 1, 2017 · N7586E · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA316Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMalinowski Walter S RV8 · Canaan Valley, WVThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting wind conditions.Jun 2, 2017 · N102CM · Substantial damageNTSB DCA17FA109Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportShort Bros. & Harland SD3 30 · Charleston, WVthe flight crew's improper decision to conduct a circling approach contrary to the operator's standard operating procedures (SOP) and the captain's excessive descent rate and maneuvering during the approach, which led to inadvertent, uncontrolled contact with…May 5, 2017 · N334AC · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA128Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210 · Charleston, WVThe pilot’s improper landing flare in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing and runway excursion.Jan 28, 2017 · N59196 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA300Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2002 Sierra · Moundsville, WVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the go-around in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees.Jun 9, 2016 · N323TC · Substantial damageNTSB ERA13CA333Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMillhouse D Scott Kitfox II · Logan, WVThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose over. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the student.Jul 21, 2013 · N269KF · Substantial damageNTSB ERA13CA202Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Summersville, WVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.Apr 13, 2013 · N6136F · Substantial damageNTSB ERA13LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Parkersburg, WVThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.Oct 4, 2012 · N93606 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA182Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 58 · South Charleston, WVThe pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.Feb 15, 2012 · N9460Q · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11LA168Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Welch, WVThe unlicensed pilot’s decision to land on a closed runway with a tailwind, his failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and his delayed decision to attempt a go-around, resulting in a collision with trees.Feb 27, 2011 · N739NY · Substantial damageNTSB ERA10CA253Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182T · Parkersburg, WVThe pilot's loss of aircraft control while landing with a gusting wind.May 1, 2010 · N935FA · Substantial damageNTSB ERA10LA237Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Parkersburg, WVThe inadequate design of the engine mount by the manufacturer, resulting in collapse of the nose landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the operator to adhere to the manufacturer's suggested engine mount inspection schedule.Apr 16, 2010 · N779MA · Substantial damageNTSB ERA10CA212Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172K · Romney, WVThe pilot's improper decision to land with a 20-knot tailwind and his failure to initiate a go-around, which resulted in a runway overrun.Apr 3, 2010 · N79234 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09CA534Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeromot AMT200 · Wheeling, WVThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to properly secure the canopy latch which resulted in an in-flight canopy opening.Sep 20, 2009 · N46068 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC08CA119Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182Q · S.Charleston, WVThe pilot's failure to obtain a proper touchdown point. Contributing to the accident was the windshear as reported by the pilot.Mar 2, 2008 · N97514 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA07CA096Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Fairmont, WVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.May 10, 2007 · N38730 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC06CA173Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Petersburg, WVThe passenger's inadvertent interference with the flight controls, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent impact with the ground.Jul 4, 2006 · N6738D · Substantial damageNTSB IAD05CA143Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule MT7-235 · Capon Bridge, WVThe pilot's misjudged distance/speed which resulted in an overrun and a subsequent impact with trees.Sep 12, 2005 · N627RK · Substantial damageNTSB NYC05LA049Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 65CA · Ravenswood, WVThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control while landing. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition.Feb 6, 2005 · N33779 · Substantial damageNTSB IAD05CA025Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSmith, Ted Aerostar 601P · Wheeling, WVThe pilot misjudged his distance/speed, and his intentional landing on an unsuitable taxiway at night. A factor in the accident was the night light conditions.Dec 19, 2004 · N60CF · Substantial damageNTSB NYC05LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Martinsburg, WVA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Nov 21, 2004 · N5294W · Substantial damageNTSB NYC04CA180Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182Q · Pence Springs, WVThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during final approach, which resulted in a hard landing and gear collapse.Jul 24, 2004 · N24VV · Substantial damageNTSB NYC04FA170Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Wheeling, WVThe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while executing an instrument approach. A factor was the night instrument meteorological conditions.Jul 19, 2004 · N7710M · DestroyedNTSB NYC04LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200 · Davis, WVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control after encountering a snow patch on the runway. A factor related to the accident was the snowdrift.Feb 16, 2004 · N44LJ · Substantial damageNTSB NYC03LA054Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · So. Charleston, WVThe pilot's failure to perform a go-around prior to touchdown. Factors in the accident were the rising terrain and tail wind.Feb 22, 2003 · N21408 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC03LA013Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAvian Balloon Skyhawk · Cottageville, WVThe pilot's improper decision not to over fly the landing area, which resulted in an in-flight collision with power lines.Oct 23, 2002 · N71AV · No damageNTSB NYC03LA007Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR-20 · Point Pleasant, WVAn inadvertent collision with wildlife. A factor in the accident was wildlife having access to the runway environment.Oct 15, 2002 · N137CD · Substantial damageNTSB NYC02LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-23 · Point Pleasant, WVAn inadvertent collision with a deer while landing at dusk. A factor in the accident was the dusk light condition.Feb 8, 2002 · N18325 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC02LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20S · Buckhannon, WVThe CFI's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.Oct 31, 2001 · N1008R · Substantial damageNTSB NYC02LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Buckhannon, WVThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. A factor related to the accident were the gusting wind conditions.Oct 21, 2001 · N5725W · Substantial damageNTSB NYC02LA015Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCameron Balloons A-105 · Morgantown, WVThe passengers failure to remain in the balloon basket after landing which resulted in the inadvertent lift-off of the balloon and subsequent injury to the pilot. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's failure to perform a passenger briefing prior…Oct 21, 2001 · N991FA · Minor damageNTSB NYC01LA203Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Parkersburg, WVThe student pilot's failure to obtain a proper rate of climb, resulting in a collision with trees.Aug 4, 2001 · N7821G · Substantial damage