NTSB investigations
133 cases where the first occurrence was “Forced landing”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 10 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 11 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 15 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1987 | 11 |
| 1988 | 3 |
| 1989 | 3 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 13 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 3 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2004 | 4 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2007 | 7 |
Where
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Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 180) 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.
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."mKey" IN (SELECT o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 180) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB SEA08LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Yuma, AZFatigue fracture of the control rotor blade spar and failure of maintenance personnel to follow maintenance directives.NTSB CHI08CA007Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportKrueger Quickie · Antigo, WIThe inadequate preflight planning and preparation by the pilot, the proper climb rate not obtained/maintained by the pilot, and the airspeed not obtained/maintained by the pilot. Contributing factors were the lack of total experience in the type of aircraft…NTSB DFW07IA212Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269D · Houston, TXThe fatigue failure during hover of the drive adapter between the engine and lower pulley drive shaft.NTSB ATL07LA111Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Leonardtown, MDThe pilot's inadequate performance planning and failure to abort the takeoff.NTSB NYC07CA186Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchempp-Hirth Ventus-2C · Greensboro, VTThe pilot's delayed decision to divert to a suitable landing area. Contributing to the accident was the uneven terrain of the forced landing site.NTSB NYC07CA172Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-26C · Windsor, VAThe pilot's failure to properly plan the approach to the airport, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree. A factor was the gusty wind conditions.NTSB SEA07CA185Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportHammer Thorp T-18 · Everett, WAExcessive airspeed during a return for landing which resulted in an overrun. An unlatched canopy, a proper touchdown point not attained and rough terrain were factors.NTSB NYC06CA198Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchempp-Hirth Discus-2CT · Julian, PAThe pilot's delayed decision to restart the glider's engine. A factor in the accident was a loss of thermal lift.NTSB DFW06CA168Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna TU206G · Eldorado, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during an emergency simulation resulting in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB SEA06CA125Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Hood River, ORA loss of lift, which resulted in a forced landing. Trees in the landing area were a contributing factor.NTSB NYC06CA096Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Haverhill, NHThe flight instructor's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent impact with a sign.NTSB NYC06CA083Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchleicher ASW-19B · Blairstown, NJA loss of lift, which resulted in a forced landing.NTSB NYC06CA076Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPZL-Swidnik PW-5 · Hardwick, NJA loss of lift which resulted in a forced landing.NTSB ATL05CA146Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper 22 · Archdale, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB NYC04LA182Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchleicher ASW-27 · Windsor, VAThe pilot's improper use of a navigation aid, which resulted in him becoming lost, and having to perform a forced landing.NTSB NYC04LA141Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchleicher ASK-21 · Warren, VTThe pilot's improper pre-flight and in-flight planning, which resulted in a forced landing after experiencing a loss of thermal lift. A factor was the loss of thermal lift.NTSB SEA04LA092Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStart & Flug H-101 Salto · Creswell, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain while attempting to maneuver the aircraft into the wind during an off-airport landing in an open field. Factors include the pilot's inadequate in flight planning, tailwind conditions during an…NTSB SEA04LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSZD Jantar 42-1 · Wamic, ORThe glider pilot's inadequate en route planning, which resulted in a forced landing in an area without suitable landing terrain. Factors include no suitable landing terrain in the area where the pilot found it necessary to execute a forced landing, and trees…NTSB ATL01LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchleicher ASW-20C · Etowah, TNThe loss of thermal lift which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent in-flight collision with static wires.NTSB LAX01LA168Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE77 · Riverside, CAThe student pilot's failure to maintain appropriate airspeed and to configure the airplane for climb-out.NTSB NYC01LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweitzer 136 · Tinicum Twnshp., PAThe pilot's improper decision to delay his landing. A factor related to the accident was the loss of thermal lift.NTSB LAX01LA149Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172B · Lancaster, CAThe pilot's delay reversing course while flying toward rising terrain in a box canyon. Factors in the accident included a downdraft on the lee side of a ridge forming the box canyon, high density altitude, and the pilot's improper use of flaps.NTSB IAD01LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Chillicothe, OHpilot's improper pre-flight planning and failure to follow the published checklist procedures, which resulted in ice and snow not being removed from the wings prior to take-off.NTSB NYC01LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Shirley, NYThe pilot's improper in-flight decision to abort the glide toward the airport. A factor was the pilot's failure to comply with the published best glide speed.NTSB NYC00LA208Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchreder HP-11-A · Dansville, NYThe pilot's improper in-flight decision to continue the flight with an unfavorable wind. A factor related to the accident was the loss of thermal lift.NTSB SEA00LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAS+ AS-4 · Ephrata, WAThe pilot's improper in-flight decision by not immediately seeking a safe landing site upon encountering the sink. A factor was the high vegetation (sagebrush).NTSB LAX00LA054Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Concord, CAthe pilot's failure to use a checklist and remove the control gust lock.NTSB ANC00LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Bethel, AKThe pilot's inadequate preflight and his failure to remove snow and airframe ice from the airplane.NTSB NYC00LA042Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchempp-Hirth Discus A · Palmerton, PAThe pilot's improper decision to delay his landing. A factor related to the accident was the loss of thermal lift.NTSB DEN00LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKendall/Mckaughlin Rans S-10 Sakota · Hudson, COInadequate preflight planning when the pilot failed to evaluate aircraft performance and weather. Factors were high density altitude, and unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB DEN99LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Panguitch, UTInadequate preflight planning and preparation by the pilot in command. Factors were high velocity gusty winds, high-density altitude, and unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB DEN99LA146Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Aspen, COThe pilot's inadequate in flight planning. Factors were the high density altitude, the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing, and the sign post that the right wing impacted.NTSB MIA99LA197Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLet L-23 · Jacksonville, FLthe pilot's improper in-flight decisions allowing the glider to descend to a low altitude, resulting in a forced landing off the airport and subsequent impact with a tree.NTSB CHI99LA178Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Salem, MOthe engine quit due to water contamination of the fuel and the pilot's inadequate preflight.NTSB DEN99LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310L · Angel Fire, NMThe pilot's exceeding the airplane's weight and balance limitations. A factor was the high density altitude weather condition.NTSB IAD99LA021Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182E · Akron, OHThe pilot's inadequate preflight which resulted in a takeoff with the fuel cap unsecured.NTSB ATL98LA110Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Thomasville, GAThe pilot's poor in-flight decision to attempt a forced landing in a field 2 miles from an airport, leading to an on-ground collision with rough terrain. A factor was the pilot's physiological need.NTSB FTW98LA347Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Hayes, LAThe forced landing for undetermined reasons. A factor was no suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW98LA357Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Belen, NMThe pilot's improper preflight in that he failed to drain the water from the fuel sumps. Factors were water contamination in the fuel tank and a sand bar.NTSB ATL98LA051Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPZL-Bielsko SZD-48-3 · Pikeville, TNThe loss of thermal lift.NTSB SEA97LA137Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander Callair A-9B · Saint Anthony, IDthe pilot's improper planning/decision and failure to dump the load of chemicals. Related factors were: the high density altitude, and a dirt embankment that was encountered during the landing roll.NTSB SEA97LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Rawlins, WYThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning. Factors include high density altitude, downdrafts, and rough/uneven terrain in the area where the pilot attempted the emergency landing.NTSB LAX96LA234Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBurkhart Grob G102 · Mesquite, NVimproper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in his being forced to land in an area with unsuitable terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the lack of available (thermal) lift, downdraft(s), and the resultant lack of suitable…NTSB FTW96LA201Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS-233A · Odessa, TXthe pilot's failure to obtain the required airspeed resulting in a hard landing. A factor was the lack of thermal lift.NTSB LAX96LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBurkhart Grob G102 · Minden, NVthe pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude from the airport, which resulted in an off-airport forced landing.NTSB MIA95LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Zellwood, FLA loss of aircraft climb capability after the banner pickup for an undetermined reason. A factor related to the accident was: soft terrain in the emergency landing area.NTSB LAX95LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · San Jose, CAThe improper supervision of the student pilot by the instructor by allowing the student to inadvertently pull the mixture control handle too far out causing the engine to lose power. The wet terrain condition was a factor.NTSB FTW94MA236Accident · Serious injuriesMajor investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS350B · Kalaupapa, HIThe pilot's failure to properly monitor power required versus power available to maintain rotor revolutions per minute (RPM), resulting in rotor RPM decay and a forced landing. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's change of the tour route without…NTSB SEA93LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHadaller Murphy Renegade · Guernsey, WYImproper planning/decision by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: rising/mountainous terrain, high density altitude, the lack of climb performance information available to the pilot, and rough/uneven terrain in the emergency landing area.NTSB MIA93LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBerkshire Concept 70 · Boynton Beach, FLThe pilot's improper in-flight planning and the lack of adequate thermal lift.