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3,083 cases where the first occurrence was “Hard landing”.
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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\" = 200) ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"
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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" = 200) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB NYC95LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Bangor, MEthe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing and collapse of the right main gear.NTSB FTW95LA178Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182D · Overbrook, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain flying speed, resulting in an inadvertent stall. A factor was the crosswinds.NTSB MIA95LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Fort Myers, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper rate of descent on approach for landing, resulting in a hard landing.NTSB NYC95LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Westminister, MDthe failure of the flight instructor to take timely remedial action during an approach, resulting in an inadvertent stall, hard landing and subsequent collapse of the landing gear. A factor related to the accident was the flight instructor's lack of…NTSB FTW95LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-400 · Denver, COProper descent rate not maintained by the first officer, resulting in a hard landing. Factors were unfavorable wind conditions and the captain's inadequate supervision of the first officer.NTSB LAX95LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportK. A. Covington Lancair 320 · Prescott, AZthe pilot's failure to attain a stabilized approach due to an improper elevator trim setting resulting in an improper flare.NTSB ATL95LA082Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 337G · Savannah, GAThe pilot's improper flare and his improper use of the flight controls during landing which resulted in collapse of the nose gear.NTSB CHI95LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Kokomo, INThe pilot misjudged the landing flare. Factors related to the accident were the dark light conditions and the pilot's lack of visual cues for the runway environment.NTSB BFO95LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Bridgeton, NJthe student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. A factor in the accident was the suddenly changing wind condition.NTSB ANC95LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206G · Chevak, AKThe pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare and failure to maintain adequate airspeed to avoid stalling the airplane.NTSB LAX95LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Torrance, CAthe pilot's improper compensation for the existing wind conditions.NTSB MIA95LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34 · Boynton Beach, FLThe failure of the pilot-in-command to obtain the proper touchdown point and his failure to flare properly.NTSB MIA95LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe pilot-in-command's improper landing touchdown and improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB BFO95LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Middle River, MDthe pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in the nosegear collapsing. The pilot's improper landing flare was a factor in the accident.NTSB MIA95LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150K · Hattiesburg, MSThe failure of the pilot-in-command to perform a recovery from a bounced landing, resulting in a hard landing and subsequent collapsing of the nose gear.NTSB BFO95LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182K · Gretna, VAThe pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB FTW95LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · New Roads, LAThe pilot's improper bounced landing recovery technique. Factors were his failure to execute a go-around, his improper landing flare, and the other pilot's premature taxiing onto the runway for takeoff.NTSB SEA95LA059Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportIsrael Aircraft Industries 1124A · Gillette, WYThe pilot in command's failure to retract the spoilers and the consequent high sink rate on an unstabilized final approach. Factors contributing to the accident were: icing conditions, both pilots diverted attention, inadequate flight crew coordination, and…NTSB FTW95LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Santa Fe, NMThe pilot's delayed landing flare and the improper bounced landing recovery.NTSB ATL95LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269B · Addison, ALThe pilot's improper use of the throttle control during a descent which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CHI95LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T310R · Grand Island, NEthe pilot's failure to deploy the deicing boots during the approach and the failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing. A factor related to the accident was the existing icing conditions.NTSB SEA95LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Corvallis, ORThe pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB FTW95LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 33-A · Lago Vista, TXThe pilot's failure to execute a missed approach at minimums for the non-precision approach and an excessive rate of descent during the circle to land maneuver.NTSB CHI95LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Kansas City, MOAn improper recovery from a bounced landing. Factors associated with the accident were an improper airspeed and not attaining a proper descent rate by the pilot.NTSB ANC95LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's misjudged landing flare.NTSB LAX95LA039Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22B · Honolulu, HIthe student pilot's improper use of the collective and throttle controls and his failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm during a practice autorotation.NTSB CHI95LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-44 · Thief Rvr Falls, MNthe flight instructor's delayed remedial action during a simulated forced landing. A factor in the accident is the student pilot's improper landing flare.NTSB ATL95LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-601P · Luray, SCThe pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB NYC95LA025Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLee Pazmany PL-4A · Orange, MAThe pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing, collapse of the main gear, and inflight collision with the ground.NTSB FTW95LA046Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaven S100A · Las Vegas, NMThe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision. A factor related to the accident was: the high wind condition.NTSB ANC95FA008Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas MD-11/F · Anchorage, AKThe flight crew's improper recovery from a bounced landing. Factors associated with the accident are the first officer's lack of familiarity with the airplane, his failure to stabilize the approach, and the captain's delayed remedial action.NTSB NYC95LA026Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBalloon Works Firefly 7 · Nashua, NHThe pilot's improper touchdown which resulted in a rollover.NTSB FTW95LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Colorado Spgs, COThe pilot's improper landing flare, the resultant porpoise and an inadequate recovery from the bounced landing.NTSB LAX95LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · La Verne, CAthe student pilot's poor recovery from a bounced landing and improper use of the elevator control. The lack of total experience is a factor in this accident.NTSB MIA95LA005Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172F · Indiantown, FLThe improper landing flare by the pilot resulting in the hard landing.NTSB NYC95LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Grt Barrington, MAthe pilot's improper flare during landing, which resulted in a hard landing and the subsequent collapsed landing gear. A factor in this accident was the pilot's lack of total recent flying experience and recent experience in make and model.NTSB FTW94LA314Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182N · Cortez, COThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CHI94LA347Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule MX-7-235 · Washburn, NDthe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the landing flare. Factors associated with the accident were the poorly planned approach and the soft terrain.NTSB NYC94LA182Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Buffalo, NYThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor is the pilot's improper landing flare.NTSB ATL94LA176Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Chamblee, GAThe pilot's improper flare that resulted a in hard landing, followed by his improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain directional control during the attempted go- around.NTSB LAX94LA370Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportJames B. Edwards Cozy · Skull Valley, AZThe pilot's poorly planned approach by failing to maintain the proper airspeed and alignment. The pilot's total expereince, and lack of experience in the airplane make and model were factors in this accident.NTSB SEA94LA243Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Orcas, WAThe pilot's improper landing flare.NTSB SEA94LA241Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportOestreich Avid Flyer MK IV · Moses Lake, WAProper descent rate was exceeded. Lack of total experience in type operation was a factor.NTSB LAX94LA378Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportQuickie-Myers Q2 · Van Nuys, CAthe pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a hard touchdown and buckling of the canard.NTSB CHI94LA338Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Mora, MNwas an improper touchdown by the pilot-in-command. Factor's associated with this accident were the pilot's diverted attention due to his perception of a crosswind condition and the pilot not performing a recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CHI94LA335Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · W. Lafayette, INThe pilot's improper level-off and recovery from a bounced landing. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of training for recovery from bounced landings and/or aborted takeoffs.NTSB FTW94LA296Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Grand Junction, COImproper remedial action in correcting for excessive speed and sink rate during an autorotation. Factors were: high density altitude, excessive airspeed and sink rate.NTSB ANC94LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Nondalton, AKThe pilot's improper flare during the landing touchdown. The pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft make and model was a factor in the accident.NTSB CHI94LA316Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Grand Forks, NDthe pilot-in-command's (CFI) delayed recovery from a practice autorotation. A factor associated with the accident was the student pilot's improper autorotation.NTSB FTW94LA292Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Elbert, COThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the winds. A factor was the unfavorable variable winds.