Final NTSB investigations, ND
18 cases where the first occurrence was “Hard landing”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1994 | 3 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
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\" = 'ND' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND c.\"completionStatus\" = 'Completed'
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" = 'ND' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND c."completionStatus" = 'Completed' 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 CHI07CA003Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Fargo, NDThe pilot's inadequate flare which resulted in a hard landing. Factors associated with the accident were the gusty winds and the pilot's lack of experience.NTSB CHI03LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415E · Manvel, NDThe pilot's improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. A factor contributing to the accident was the collapse of the nose landing gear strut.NTSB CHI00LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta · Galesburg, NDthe pilot misjudged the landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CHI00LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182J · Stanley, NDthe pilot's improperly performed flare.NTSB CHI99LA338Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182R · Fargo, NDthe pilot misjudged the landing flare which resulted in the airplane porpoising during the landing.NTSB CHI97LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCurtiss-Wright P-40E · Grand Forks, NDthe pilot's improper flare during 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 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 CHI94LA138Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Fargo, NDthe pilot in command's improper autorotation technique. A factor associated with the accident is the FAA Inspector's delayed remedial action.NTSB CHI92LA294Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSocata TB-9 · Grand Forks, NDThe pilot's premature flare.NTSB DEN90LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Grand Forks, NDThe pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. The wind condition was considered to be a contributing factor.NTSB DEN89LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Garrison, NDImproper flare by the student and inadequate supervision of the flight by the CFI which damaged the nose gear and restricted movement of the nosewheel steering and rudder control.NTSB DEN88LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · Grand Forks, NDThe CFI was instructing the pvt rated dual student in simulated forced landings. During the power recovery following a practice autorotation, the engine failed to regain RPM at full throttle. During the forced landing, the helicopter nosed over at touchdown…NTSB DEN87FA057Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · West Fargo, NDThe acft was observed flying low and slow on final approach to West Fargo arpt. The acft continued flt to the ground, hit hard, bounced and then flew close to the ground in a large sweeping arc until the left wing tip touched the ground. The acft subsequently…NTSB DEN86LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Watford City, NDThe acft made a hard landing on rwy 30 at Watford City muni arpt, ND, and was substantially damaged. The student plt said the accident occurred on the third touch-and-go. The plt said he used only 10 degrees of flaps. He noted some turbulence and an increase…NTSB DEN85LA168Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · Grand Forks, NDOn June 18, 1985, a student plt and his instructor were on alocal tng flt. Prior to completing the mission, the instructor had his student execute a 180 degree autorotation. During the maneuver, the main rotor RPM was allowed to decay into the critical range…NTSB DEN84LA255Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188A · Jamestown, NDPlt stated, 'landing at dusk into sun. Landed into hill. Hard landing knocking feet (right) off rudder. Airplane groundlooped to left, hit ditch and flipped on its top.' Plt also stated fatigue from flying 4 hours on the day of the accident was a contributing…NTSB DEN82DA097Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 152 · Grand Forks, NDDuring landing, the student pilot bounced and then touched down hard. The nose gear failed and the firewall and propeller were damaged. The fixed base operator reported light turbulence.