NTSB investigations, CA
356 cases where the first occurrence was “Hard landing”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 18 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 25 |
| 1984 | 24 |
| 1985 | 22 |
| 1986 | 15 |
| 1987 | 15 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 10 |
| 1990 | 15 |
| 1991 | 13 |
| 1992 | 19 |
| 1993 | 13 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | 15 |
| 1998 | 13 |
| 1999 | 14 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2001 | 15 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 11 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2006 | 13 |
| 2007 | 19 |
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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'CA' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND 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 SEA08CA049Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A23 · Death Valley, CAThe pilot's improper flare during landing.NTSB SEA08LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Carlsbad, CAThe pilot's improper flare resulting in a porpoise and hard landing.NTSB SEA08CA032Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Ramona, CAAn excessive descent rate during a simulated 180-degree power-off autorotation, and the flight instructor's failure to initiate corrective action in time to keep the helicopter from impacting the terrain.NTSB LAX08CA016Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Long Beach, CAThe student pilot's improper execution of low rotor rpm procedures. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision, failure to guard the throttle, and failure to take immediate remedial action.NTSB LAX07CA285Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Stockton, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty, crosswind and downdraft wind condition, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB LAX07CA276Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177RG · Compton, CAthe pilot misjudged the flare resulting in a hard landing and loss of aircraft control.NTSB LAX07CA271Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Santa Paula, CAThe pilot's unstabilized approach, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate recovery from the bounced landing and his failure to maintain directional control.NTSB SEA07LA253Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · La Verne, CAAn improper flare during touchdown and an inadequate bounced landing recovery. Contributing to the accident was an excessive airspeed and an inadvertent porpoise.NTSB SEA07CA230Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 195 · San Diego, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for a wind gust that ballooned the airplane during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the wind gust.NTSB SEA07CA232Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · San Diego, CAThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in porpoising and collapse of the nose landing gear.NTSB LAX07CA247Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Chino, CAThe private pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed and main rotor rpm, which resulted in a high rate of descent and subsequent hard landing. Also causal was the certificated flight instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB LAX07CA228Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDta Sari Combo FC 912 · San Luis Obispo, CAThe student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Also causal was the instructor's inadequate supervision.NTSB LAX07CA223Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBurkhart Grob Flugzeugbau G102 Astir CS · Truckee, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for a wind gust during landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB SEA07CA182Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Long Beach, CAThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in an inadvertent stall and a hard landing. The crosswind was a factor.NTSB SEA07CA139Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes 369D · Torrance, CAThe pilot's loss of helicopter control while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in a hard landing. The wind gusts were a contributing factor.NTSB LAX07CA178Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Mammoth Lakes, CAthe pilot's failure to ensure that the runway was clear of other aircraft before takeoff.NTSB SEA07CA120Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Livermore, CAThe pilot's improper flare during landing.NTSB SEA07CA091Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAC Mfg & Dev't CH 2000 · Madera, CAThe improper flare which resulted in a hard landing and porpoise.NTSB LAX07CA085Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Long Beach, CAthe student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB LAX07CA050Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22B · Redding, CAThe student's misjudged landing flare, the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight, and the instructor's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm.NTSB LAX07TA029Accident · No injuriesFinal reportEurocopter France AS350B3 · Apple Valley, CAthe pilot's improper use of the collective control during a practice hover autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor in the accident was the certificated flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the maneuver.NTSB LAX06CA297Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20J · Temecula, CAThe pilot's failure to flare that resulted in a hard landing.NTSB LAX06CA237Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A36 · Bakersfield, CAthe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB LAX06TA234Accident · No injuriesFinal reportLet Super Blanik L-23 · Los Alamitos, CAfailure of the winch operator to maintain an adequate winch tow speed, resulting in a stall and hard landing.NTSB LAX06LA229Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportVelocity 173/RG-XL · Modesto, CAthe pilot's misjudged flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing and landing gear collapse. A contributing factor was the pilot/builder's inadequate adjustment of the landing gear cable tension.NTSB LAX06CA226Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBarnard RV-6 · Groveland, CAthe misjudged flare by the pilot that resulted in a hard bounced landing, and his failure to maintain directional control during the attempted recovery.NTSB LAX06CA209Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Concord, CAthe student pilot's unstabilized approach, misjudged landing flare, inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, and failure to maintain directional control. A contributing factor to the accident was the in-flight distraction.NTSB LAX06CA199Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20K · Fresno, CAThe pilot's improper flare and his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing that resulted in a porpoise.NTSB LAX06CA189Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBurkhart Grob Flugzeugbau G103 Twin Astir · Llano, CAthe student pilot's failure to recover from a porpoise/pilot induced oscillation, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB LAX06CA173Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus SR-20 · Willows, CAthe pilot's misjudged landing flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB LAX06CA272Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Coalinga, CAthe pilot's misjudged landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his inadequate recovery technique that led to a hard landing.NTSB ANC06LA035Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportClaypool RV-6A · San Diego, CAThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing, the collapse of the nose landing gear, and a nose over. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's failure to perform a go-around.NTSB LAX06CA019Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHarmel RV6A · Oceanside, CAthe pilot-induced oscillations encountered on landing following the pilot's misjudged landing flare and premature release of elevator backpressure during touchdown.NTSB LAX06CA010Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182B · Mokelumne Hill, CAthe pilot's improper flare resulting in a hard landing. A related factor was gusty wind conditions.NTSB LAX05CA275Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Edwards AFB, CAthe pilot's misjudged flare and inadequate recovery technique from the subsequent bounces.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 LAX05CA207Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Santa Maria, CAthe student pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB LAX05CA169Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech C23 Sundowner · San Martin, CAthe pilot's improper landing flare that resulted in a porpoise and a hard landing.NTSB LAX05LA162Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportUltramagic N-250 · Del Mar, CAThe pilot's failure to arrest the high rate of descent and an inadequate bounced landing recovery technique. a factor in the accident was the rough, uneven terrain.NTSB LAX05CA128Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · San Jose, CAthe student pilot's misjudged landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB LAX05CA082Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Coalinga, CAthe pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to abort the landing.NTSB LAX05LA069Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSlipStream Revelation · Camarillo, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in a stall/spin.NTSB LAX05LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Pacoima, CAthe pilot's misjudged distance/altitude and inadequate flare that resulted in a hard landing, and a porpoise down the runway. Also causal was the student pilot's improper bounced landing recovery technique.NTSB LAX04CA316Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSmith S-51D · Lancaster, CAthe pilot's misjudged landing flare, failure to correct the descent rate, and failure to execute a go-around during an unstablized landing approach.NTSB LAX04LA283Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Petaluma, CAthe pilot's improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a collapse of the nose landing gear.NTSB LAX04CA255Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Chemehuevi, CAthe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane.NTSB LAX04TA248Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBell 206B · Lancaster, CAThe pilot's misjudged autorotative flare and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action and inadequate supervision of the flight.NTSB LAX04CA219Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna R172K · Hawthorne, CAthe pilot's misjudged flare and failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in a stall and hard landing. Factors in the accident were the night conditions and the pilot's lack of familiarity in the make and model of airplane.NTSB LAX04CA198Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta II · Squaw Valley, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate during the landing approach, which resulted in a hard landing and roll over. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate compensation for tailwind conditions. A factor in the accident was the high density…NTSB LAX04CA215Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Galt, CAthe pilot under instruction's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed on final and misjudged flare, which resulted in stall/mush and hard landing. The certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision and failure to initiate timely remedial action were…