Final NTSB investigations, 2016

472 cases where the phase of flight was Landing.

Cases per year

19622026
Final NTSB investigations, 2016 per year, 1962–2026: 52,659 cases
196222
196319
19642,152
19652,293
19662,496
19672,731
19681,964
19691,749
19701,680
19711,626
19721,480
19731,368
19741,387
19751,285
19761,307
19771,222
19781,325
19791,135
19801,123
19811,048
1982939
1983885
1984853
1985739
1986661
1987699
1988605
1989584
1990556
1991503
1992534
1993524
1994516
1995481
1996529
1997508
1998545
1999563
2000517
2001497
2002516
2003515
2004522
2005543
2006470
2007536
2008537
2009467
2010491
2011496
2012474
2013398
2014392
2015387
2016472
2017439
2018458
2019424
2020372
2021382
2022420
2023392
2024388
2025334
2026184

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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2016
    AND c.\"completionStatus\" = 'Completed'
    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 GAA17CA105Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 46 · Nashville, TNThe pilot’s loss of directional control during the aborted landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion.Dec 29, 2016 · N301BK · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA104Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Palm Coast, FLThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and porpoise.Dec 24, 2016 · N1289Y · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA100Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Warren, MNThe noncertificated pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.Dec 23, 2016 · N7961F · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA099Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA38 · Hartford, CTThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced hard landing.Dec 23, 2016 · N250YA · Substantial damageNTSB CEN17LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 15AC · Pontiac, MIThe improper installation of the left wheel brake torque plate by maintenance personnel, which resulted in the separation of the torque plate from the axle endplate and a loss of directional control during landing.Dec 23, 2016 · N1337H · Substantial damageNTSB CEN17LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLueck Kitfox 7 · Cody, WYImproper maintenance of the fuel pressure regulator, which resulted in an excessive fuel and airbox pressure differential and subsequent loss of engine power.Dec 23, 2016 · N320RJ · Substantial damageNTSB ANC17LA013Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain main rotor revolutions per minute (RPM) during a pinnacle landing, which resulted in a main rotor stall condition, a loss of control, and a subsequent impact with terrain. A contributing factor was the flight instructor's…Dec 18, 2016 · N121MR · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA096Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Madisonville, TNThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a gusting crosswind.Dec 15, 2016 · N7646W · Substantial damageNTSB WPR17LA037Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A23 24 · Anacortes, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and separation of the left main landing gear.Dec 11, 2016 · N7998L · Substantial damageNTSB CEN17LA055Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller OH 23B · Tynan, TXThe student pilot's delayed and improper landing flare during a practice autorotation, which resulted in the tail rotor striking terrain.Dec 10, 2016 · N5776 · DestroyedNTSB GAA17CA094Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchauer William A JR Starduster TOO SA300 · Kapolei, HIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.Dec 8, 2016 · N2822T · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA091Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170 · Martinsville, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.Dec 5, 2016 · N9002A · Substantial damageNTSB CEN17LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna Citation 500 · Gunnison, COThe pilot’s failure to fly a stabilized approach and his inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to ensure that the airplane was properly serviced with fuel before departing on the…Dec 5, 2016 · N332SE · Substantial damageNTSB ENG17IA005Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportEmbraer ERJ170 200LR · San Antonio, TXA failure of the nose landing gear down lock spring which precluded normal downlock operation of the nose landing gear. The spring failure was due to the presence of too much retained austenite which led to the formation of progressive cracking and subsequent…Dec 4, 2016 · N161SY · Minor damageNTSB GAA17CA139Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA46 · Midland, VAThe pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent hard landing while demonstrating a short-field landing and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.Dec 2, 2016 · N4149R · Substantial damageNTSB ANC17LA011Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · Unalaska, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain during a precautionary landing in whiteout conditions, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain.Dec 2, 2016 · N7085K · Substantial damageNTSB WPR17LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 690 · Scottsdale, AZThe pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in the runway excursion onto the rock-covered runway safety area.Dec 1, 2016 · N9175N · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA120Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · St. Louis, MOThe student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.Nov 27, 2016 · N56809 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA084Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Legend AL3 · Pensacola, FLThe student pilot’s incorrect brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control.Nov 23, 2016 · N155WB · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA085Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHundley Michael J Vans RV8 · Roopville, GAThe pilot’s overcorrection with the right rudder during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a runway excursion.Nov 22, 2016 · N880KM · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA078Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLancair LC41 550FG · Redding, CAThe pilot’s unstabilized approach and subsequent failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun.Nov 22, 2016 · N169WT · Substantial damageNTSB ERA17LA053Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBroussard Broussard MH 1521 · Simpsonville, SCThe pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll due to a flat left main landing gear tire.Nov 22, 2016 · N315XC · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA079Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Dayton, TNThe student pilot’s inability to maintain pitch and bank control during the landing after the airplane was struck by a deer.Nov 20, 2016 · N4331R · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA080Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Woodbine, NJThe student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a porpoised landing.Nov 19, 2016 · N5249R · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA092Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPitcairn PA 18 · Philadelphia, PAThe pilot’s failure to correct the gyroplane’s right roll during the landing, which resulted in the exceedance of its critical angle and a subsequent roll-over. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s focus on preventing a potential ground loop instead…Nov 18, 2016 · N12680 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA17LA054Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportLoofbourrow John W Rutan Defiant · Morristown, NJA collapse of the nose landing gear due to wear in the landing gear extension system.Nov 16, 2016 · N770JL · Substantial damageNTSB ERA17LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · West Chester, PAThe flight instructor's decision to continue the practice autorotation in known gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing and roll over.Nov 15, 2016 · N306RL · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA071Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 120 · Lincoln, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.Nov 14, 2016 · N120MD · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA066Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8 · Conway, ARThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and ground loop.Nov 12, 2016 · N2604K · Substantial damageNTSB ANC17LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185 · Ninilchik, AKA loss of brake system fluid due to leaks in the o-rings, which resulted in asymmetrical braking and a subsequent loss of directional control during the landing roll.Nov 12, 2016 · N4918Q · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA068Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule MX7 · Port Aransas, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing with a crosswind.Nov 10, 2016 · N591SB · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA067Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Concord, NHThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.Nov 10, 2016 · N53402 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA065Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Sarasota, FLThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.Nov 8, 2016 · N2272C · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA062Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca L 3B · Fitchburg, MAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.Nov 8, 2016 · N46893 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA063Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau DUO Discus · Port Matilda, PAThe bystander's decision to walk onto the runway, which resulted in him being struck by the glider's left wing.Nov 5, 2016 · N484KS · No damageNTSB GAA17CA069Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Danville, KYThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.Nov 4, 2016 · N456SP · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA059Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportHaring Clay RV6 · Eureka, KSThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.Nov 4, 2016 · N207HW · Substantial damageNTSB ERA17CA047Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHawker Beechcraft G58 · Atlanta, GAThe pilot’s failure to maintain the proper airspeed during final approach and his subsequent loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.Nov 1, 2016 · N525 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA055Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 20 · Bristow, VAThe pilot’s loss of directional control during a landing attempt at night, which resulted in a delayed go-around procedure and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of recent flight experience.Oct 31, 2016 · N781MA · Substantial damageNTSB ERA17LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · Watertown, NYA collapse of the main landing gear for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.Oct 31, 2016 · N4657S · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA289Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna R182 · Llano, TXThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.Oct 29, 2016 · N855SP · Substantial damageNTSB DCA17MA022Accident · No injuriesMajor investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas MD 10-10F · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe failure of the left main landing gear (MLG) due to fatigue cracking that initiated at a corrosion pit. The pit formed in the absence of a required protective cadmium coating the cause of which could not be determined from available evidence. Contributing…Oct 28, 2016 · N370FE · Substantial damageNTSB DCA17IA020Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737 7L9 · New York, NYThe first officer's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and the flight crew's failure to call for a go-around, which resulted in the airplane landing more than halfway down the runway. Contributing to the incident were, the first officer's initiation…Oct 27, 2016 · N278EA · Minor damageNTSB GAA17CA048Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Palo Alto, CAThe pilot's failure to perform a go-around when he recognized that the airplane was high and fast during the final approach, which resulted in an improper landing flare and a hard landing.Oct 26, 2016 · N387CS · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA074Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRaytheon 58 · Lancaster, PAA collision with deer on the runway during the takeoff roll.Oct 25, 2016 · N600RV · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA054Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Winnemucca, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.Oct 25, 2016 · N7711L · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA049Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A-1C · Placerville, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing in gusty crosswind conditions.Oct 24, 2016 · N331MA · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA046Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Kirksville, MOThe pilot’s improper compensation for changing wind during the landing flare, which resulted in an off-centered landing and a subsequent loss of directional control.Oct 23, 2016 · N528HB · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA044Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech D18S · Deming, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.Oct 23, 2016 · N644B · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA040Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 20S · Arcadia, FLThe pilot's improper pitch and power control during landing in a straight float-equipped airplane on grass in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control.Oct 23, 2016 · N7329K · Substantial damage