NTSB investigations
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"
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" = 200) 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 DFW05CA218Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Bridgeport, TXThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action during a crosswind landing resulting in a loss of directional control.NTSB DFW05CA223Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAerostar International RX-8 · Denton, TXThe passenger's failure to follow landing instructions, which resulted in serious injury. A contributing factor was the high wind.NTSB CHI05CA252Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150E · Durand, WIThe inadequate flare during landing by the pilot. A contributing factor was the lack of certification of the pilot.NTSB MIA05LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Lantana, FLThe CFI's delayed remedial action to recover from a practice autorotation with planned power recovery resulting in a hard landing.NTSB CHI05LA227Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Zeeland, MIThe inadequate flare by the pilot during landing.NTSB NYC05CA132Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna R172E · Patuxent River, MDThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, resulting in a hard landing.NTSB CHI05LA228Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAuseth Kitfox IV · Little Grand La, MNThe inadequate flare during landing by the pilot.NTSB CHI05LA223Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Brainerd, MNThe delayed go-around and inadequate flare by the pilot during landing.NTSB IAD05CA120Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · White Plains, NYThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CHI05CA232Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLet Blanik L-13 · Blair, NEThe low airspeed by the pilot and the inadequate supervision by the certified flight instructor.NTSB ATL05CA141Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportTherrien Roger Vortex · Lawrenceburg, TNThe pilot's improper landing flair, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB MIA05CA142Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Daytona Beach, FLThe student pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB DFW05CA203Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · El Dorado, ARThe student pilot's improper landing flare resulting in a hard landing and his improper recovery procedures for a bounced landing.NTSB LAX05CA275Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Edwards AFB, CAthe pilot's misjudged flare and inadequate recovery technique from the subsequent bounces.NTSB IAD05LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182T · Chatham, MAthe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB IAD05CA104Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Charlottesville, VAThe student pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB LAX05CA238Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Rio Vista, CAthe student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing rollout. A contributing factor was the student's failure to divert to an airport with less severe crosswind…NTSB ATL05CA134Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAircraft Mfg & Dev. CH2000 · Winston-Salem, NCThe student pilot's misjudged flare and his improper recovery from a bounced landing resulting in a stall and hard landing.NTSB DEN05LA111Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGates Learjet 35A · Eagle, COthe pilot's improper flare resulting in the hard landing and the fractured nose gear attachment, and the subsequent loss of control. Factors contributing to the accident were the high airspeed on approach, the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, and…NTSB DFW05FA178Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-220T · Norman, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. A contributing factor was the pilot's attempted aborted landing following a hard landing and propeller strike.NTSB CHI05CA165Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-180 · Valparaiso, INThe pilot improperly flared the airplane which resulted in a hard landing and the subsequent main gear collapse.NTSB NYC05CA120Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Allentown, PAThe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CHI05CA169Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportKelley Volmer Amphibian B · Nauvoo, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain appropriate airspeed during landing, which resulted in a stall/mush condition and hard landing.NTSB DEN05CA095Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportVans RV-6A · Trinidad, COthe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CHI05CA174Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Willmar, MNThe pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB NYC05CA112Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Greenville, PAThe student pilot's improper flare, and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a nose gear collapse while landing.NTSB DFW05CA168Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes 269C · Bruceville, TXThe flight instructor's improper flare during autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing factor was, the lack of suitable terrain.NTSB ATL05CA119Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Athens, TNThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ATL05CA114Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Daytona Beach, FLThe private pilots improper landing flare. Factors were flight instructors inadequate supervision, and landing crosswind.NTSB CHI05CA152Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Rochester, MNThe pilot flared improperly and failed to recover from a bounced landing.NTSB SEA05LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMBB BO-105 · Billings, MTThe pilot's improper in-flight decision to continue a simulated engine-out autorotation after sensing an excessive descent rate at 100 feet above the ground. Factors include the excessive descent rate, variable winds, and a high density altitude.NTSB DFW05CA164Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Burneyville, OKThe students pilot's improper flare and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A contributing factor was the bounced landing.NTSB ATL05CA097Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Fort Payne, ALThe intentional unauthorized use of a stolen aircraft by an unqualified person which resulted in a hard landing and substantial damage to the airplane.NTSB LAX05CA207Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Santa Maria, CAthe student pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CHI05LA137Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMazzon Dragonfly · Garden City, KSThe student pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath during landing and his misjudged flare which resulted in the hard landing and subsequent failure of the nose landing gear. Factors were the aborted landing performed by the pilot and the degradation…NTSB SEA05CA113Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMicco MAC-145A · Aurora, ORThe demonstration pilot's (pilot in command) inadequate supervision of the pilot-passengers descent on final for landing. A contributing factor was the pilot-passengers improper descent on final for landing.NTSB NYC05FA094Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas MD-11F · Louisville, KYThe flying pilot's improper aircraft handling after main landing gear touchdown, which resulted in the collapse of the nose landing gear assembly. Conributing to the accident was the pilot-in-command's inadequate supervision during the landing.NTSB DFW05LA151Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeaton RV-6A · Boerne, TXThe hard landing as a result of the pilot’s improper flare and his failure to recover from a bounced landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's diverted attention.NTSB ATL05CA093Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAllegro 2000 · Leasburg, NCThe pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, resulting in a hard landing, and the subsequent on ground collision with trees.NTSB IAD05LA073Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-6 · Rittman, OHThe pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a stall and subsequent impact with the ground.NTSB CHI05CA132Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182F · Osage Beach, MOThe pilot's improper flare and his inadequate recovery from the bounced landing which resulted in a hard landing. A factor associated with the accident was the improper landing flare.NTSB MIA05CA120Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Fort Myers, FLThe pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB MIA05CA114Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech F33A · Cedar key, FLThe pilots improper landing flare/touchdown, which resulted in a hard landing, and damage to the airplane.NTSB CHI05CA133Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAerostar S-57A · Sparta, MOThe pilot's inability to maintain a proper descent rate due to the wind gust resulting in a hard landing. Contributing factors were the wind gust and the tree struck during the landing.NTSB CHI05CA127Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150F · Neodesha, KSThe student pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare resulting in a hard landing, his inadequate recovery from the bounced landing and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. The pilot's attempt to abort the landing, and the…NTSB CHI05CA124Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Port Huron, MIThe pilot not performing a go-around and misjudging the flare leading to a hard landing.NTSB MIA05CA109Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Daytona Beach, FLThe student pilot's improper landing flare and the CFI's inadequate supervision resulting in a hard landing and damage to the airplane.NTSB LAX05LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Tucson, AZThe student pilot's improper flare that induced a porpoise, which resulted in the overload failure of the nose wheel assembly.NTSB LAX05CA181Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Tucson, AZthe improper flare by an undetermined crewmember, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB LAX05LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Industries DA 20-C1 · Glendale, AZthe pilot's misjudged landing flare that resulted in a stall and hard landing.