NTSB investigations, 2023

477 cases where the phase of flight was Landing.

Cases per year

19622026
NTSB investigations, 2023 per year, 1962–2026: 53,702 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
2008538
2009474
2010512
2011519
2012500
2013420
2014412
2015422
2016527
2017490
2018518
2019463
2020420
2021455
2022494
2023477
2024477
2025451
2026381

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\") = 2023
    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 ERA24LA084Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGolden Avio S R L F30 Brio · Midland, VAThe pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in damage to, and the separation of the nose wheel and fork bracket assembly, and subsequent collapse of the nose landing gear assembly.Dec 31, 2023 · N37GA · Substantial damageNTSB GAA24WA079Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignCessna 560 · Diyarbakir, TürkiyeDec 30, 2023 · TC-LLL · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA081Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMaule M-6-235 · Beaumont, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop on the runway.Dec 29, 2023 · N71MS · Substantial damageNTSB WPR24LA062Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportProgressive Aerodyne Searey LSA · Lake Havasu, CAThe pilot’s failure to confirm the landing gear was configured for a water landing during the approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s deviation from the airplanes operating procedures by previously pulling the landing gear circuit breakers,…Dec 28, 2023 · N312PR · Substantial damageNTSB WPR24LA061Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportGlasair SH2 · Prescott, AZLoss of directional control during landing due to an improperly constructed and maintained tailwheel locking assembly.Dec 26, 2023 · N29TT · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA074Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Ponca City, OKThe pilot’s loss of directional control during landing in gusty crosswind conditions.Dec 26, 2023 · N510P · Substantial damageNTSB ANC24LA009Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAirbus Helicopters AS350B3 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from snow-covered terrain during the landing approach in flat light conditions.Dec 26, 2023 · N21FY · Substantial damageNTSB WPR24LA069Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Whitefish, MTThe failure of the airport authorities to renew the airport closure NOTAM for the airport. Contributing to the accident, was the pilot’s inability to see the runway closure sign.Dec 23, 2023 · N43415 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA078Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 210M · Gulfport, MSThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the go-around with a crosswind.Dec 23, 2023 · N6PD · Substantial damageNTSB GAA24WA058AccidentClass 5 · ForeignBeech A45 · Guatemala City, GuatemalaDec 21, 2023 · N334LS · Substantial damageNTSB DCA24WA054Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 787 · Birmingham, United KingdomDec 21, 2023 · G-TUIB · No damageNTSB CEN24LA072Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172M · Red Lake, MNThe pilot’s inadequate landing surface evaluation and failure to stop the airplane on the frozen lake, which resulted the airplane continuing into a crack in the ice.Dec 19, 2023 · N46056 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA071Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Stephenville, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing that resulted in an impact with terrain.Dec 17, 2023 · N4501E · Substantial damageNTSB ERA24LA085Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 58 · Griffin, GAThe pilot’s misidentification of a taxiway as the intended runway, which resulted in a collision with a utility pole and trees.Dec 15, 2023 · N303RA · Substantial damageNTSB ERA24LA064Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36 · Sidney, OHThe pilots’ improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, runway excursion, and subsequent impact with a terminal sign and taxi light.Dec 12, 2023 · N6643H · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA066Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV6 · Searcy, ARThe pilot-rated passenger’s reported failure to maintain control during the landing.Dec 12, 2023 · N113DT · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA062Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 340A · New Orleans, LAThe improper maintenance of the main landing gear, which resulted in a collapse and overstress failure of the left main landing gear during landing.Dec 12, 2023 · N7067W · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA060Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Anthony, KSA failure of the airplane’s alternator, which resulted in a loss of electrical power, and the pilot’s failure to use the emergency gear extension procedure during the initial landing approach, which led to a gear-up landing.Dec 12, 2023 · N8729P · Substantial damageNTSB ANC24LA010Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Kapolei, HIThe first pilot’s failure to maintain a stabilized approach, in gusty crosswind conditions, in an environment favoring wake turbulence.Dec 12, 2023 · N172CN · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA059Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Lubbock, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing that resulted in a runway excursion, an impact with a runway sign, and a nose gear collapse.Dec 10, 2023 · N8538N · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA103Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV6 · Bremen, INThe collapse of the nose landing gear after it contacted soft terrain during the landing roll.Dec 8, 2023 · N330RH · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA055Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Alamosa, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with an excessive touchdown speed that resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.Dec 6, 2023 · N7790Y · Substantial damageNTSB ANC24LA007Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 200 · New Stuyahok, AKThe pilot’s loss of directional control during landing flare resulting in substantial damage to the left wing.Dec 6, 2023 · N98RA · Substantial damageNTSB ERA24LA056Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRaytheon 400A · Atlanta, GAThe collapse of the airplane’s left main landing gear during the landing roll for undetermined reasons.Nov 30, 2023 · N800SD · Substantial damageNTSB ERA24LA052Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Martinsville, VAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a wheel landing in crosswind conditions and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a ground loop on the runway.Nov 30, 2023 · N9564K · Substantial damageNTSB WPR24LA043Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180J · Modesto, CAThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a nose over.Nov 29, 2023 · N9991N · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA051Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Glencoe, MNThe collision with deer during the landing rollout.Nov 29, 2023 · N92505 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA24LA051Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportLancair 235 · Stuart, FLA landing gear collapse due to a hydraulic fluid leak in the landing gear system.Nov 28, 2023 · N235N · Substantial damageNTSB DCA24WA033IncidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Glasgow, United KingdomNov 28, 2023 · G-JZHU · Minor damageNTSB WPR24LA058Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172P · Las Cruces, NMAn encounter with a downdraft during an approach to land, which resulted in a hard landing.Nov 27, 2023 · N5495K · Substantial damageNTSB WPR24LA045Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170B · Cameron Park, CAA failure of the right brake master cylinder piston due to a faulty return spring, which resulted in a seized right main landing gear brake and a runway excursionNov 27, 2023 · N170HT · Substantial damageNTSB ERA24LA049Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36 · Valdosta, GAThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.Nov 26, 2023 · N94EM · Substantial damageNTSB GAA24WA040Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA46 · Brno, CzechiaNov 24, 2023 · D-EGIE · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA044Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAeronca 7AC · DeWitt, ARThe pilot’s loss of airplane directional control while landing.Nov 22, 2023 · N84692 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA24WA037Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignMaule M5 · Spanish Wells, Eleuthera, BahamasNov 21, 2023 · C-GCWINTSB CEN24LA043Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBearhawk Four · Eau Claire, WIThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.Nov 21, 2023 · N274LC · Substantial damageNTSB ANC24LA003Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180H · McCarthy, AKThe pilot’s loss of directional control after touchdown which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing.Nov 21, 2023 · N91393 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA24LA044Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAero Commander 112 · Saluda, SCThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during an aborted landing in crosswind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action.Nov 19, 2023 · N1143J · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA047Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Barataria, LAA recreational boat crossed in front of the airplane’s path during landing on the water which resulted in the airplane colliding with the boat.Nov 18, 2023 · N61919 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC24LA006Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCharles J Kase Kase KUB · Big Lake, AKThe pilot’s selection of an unsuitable landing site that was covered in deep snow.Nov 18, 2023 · N853AK · Substantial damageNTSB WPR24LA044Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportTheodore C Kalman ELA Eclipse 10 · Yuma, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.Nov 17, 2023 · N82TK · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA041Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper J3C · Buffalo, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a quartering headwind.Nov 17, 2023 · N30494 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA040Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportICP Savannah S · Mountain View, ARThe sport pilot’s poor decision to allow a noncertificated pilot to land the airplane which resulted in a loss of control during landing.Nov 17, 2023 · N425LM · Substantial damageNTSB GAA24WA038AccidentClass 5 · ForeignBeech A100 · Québec, CanadaNov 16, 2023 · C-GIZX · Substantial damageNTSB ERA24LA037Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 210 · Frederick, MDA failure of a hydraulic filter, which preluded normal extension of the landing gear. Also causal was the pilot’s failure to confirm that he landing gear was extended before landing, which resulted in a gear up landing.Nov 13, 2023 · N9515X · Substantial damageNTSB ERA24LA041Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 421 · Lake City, FLA landing gear collapse following an aborted takeoff due to degraded climb performance for reasons that could not be determined.Nov 11, 2023 · N977SM · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA037Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCharles L. Hayes Lancair IVP Turbine · McKinney, TXThe pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain and a vehicle.Nov 11, 2023 · N751HP · Substantial damageNTSB WPR24LA031Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAmazon.Com Services MK27-2 · Pendleton, ORThe operator’s use of an insufficiently charged battery that resulted in a total loss of engine power and subsequent impact with terrain.Nov 10, 2023 · N692PA · Substantial damageNTSB DCA24WA026IncidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 787 · New Delhi, IndiaNov 10, 2023 · ETATL · No damageNTSB WPR24LA033Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Baker City, ORThe pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Nov 9, 2023 · N418BS · Substantial damage