NTSB investigations, 1987
138 cases where the first occurrence was “Hard landing”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 189 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 177 |
| 1984 | 198 |
| 1985 | 134 |
| 1986 | 103 |
| 1987 | 138 |
| 1988 | 114 |
| 1989 | 121 |
| 1990 | 85 |
| 1991 | 99 |
| 1992 | 101 |
| 1993 | 98 |
| 1994 | 102 |
| 1995 | 97 |
| 1996 | 112 |
| 1997 | 109 |
| 1998 | 111 |
| 1999 | 122 |
| 2000 | 97 |
| 2001 | 96 |
| 2002 | 123 |
| 2003 | 102 |
| 2004 | 118 |
| 2005 | 121 |
| 2006 | 101 |
| 2007 | 115 |
Where
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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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1987
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 year(c."eventDate") = 1987 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
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NTSB SEA88LA033Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182C · Las Vegas, NVThe aircraft bounced on landing touchdown, swerved off the side of the runway and impacted a concrete culvert in a drainage ditch. Witnesses observed the acft bounce and stated that no application of power for recovery was heard nor any apparent attempt to…NTSB LAX88LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Banning, CADuring a pleasure flight while on final approach, aprx 10 ft above the rwy, the acft suddenly dropped and bounced on the rwy. After a nearby rain storm passed over the area, the acft was flown to the home base. Several days later, the operator discovered…NTSB MIA88NA070Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas DC-9-31 · Pensacola, FLNTSB ATL88LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Marlboro, OHThe student plt rptd that he flew a flat final apch to remain clear of trees. The airspeed began to drop, and the airplane subsequently landed hard after clearing the trees.NTSB ANC88DAG01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 207A · Atmautluak, AKThe aircraft was on final approach when a vehicle appeared to be on the runway coming at the aircraft. The pilot pulled the aircraft up over the snow machine but settled back to the ground alongside the runway.NTSB MIA88LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C-45H · Miami, FLWhile practicing short field landings the plt flared the acft for landing after which it stalled, descended right wing low, then crashed onto the rwy. The acft then touched down on the nose landing gear causing it to collapse, & slid off the rwy.NTSB FTW88IA029Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas DC-10-10 · Newark, NJImmediately after the hard landing the captain was observed by the copilot and flight engineer to be incapacitated. The copilot took control of the airplane and guided it onto a high speed taxiway. With the aid of a flight attendant and the flight engineer…NTSB LAX88LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · San Jose, CAAt the conclusion of a cross country instructional flight, the pilot made three approaches to land. On the first two attempts, the aircraft touched down on the nose wheel and porpoised, then the pilot initiated a go-around. On the third landing, the aircraft…NTSB CHI88LA030Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 337 · Kankakee, ILThe pilot was attempting to land on runway 22 at an uncontrolled airport when he heard another pilot transmit he was about to depart from the same runway. According to the pilot, while he was turning on to final approach, he observed an aircraft taxiing to…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 NYC88LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Schenectady, NYDuring landing, the left main gear collapsed. A metallurgical examination revealed that the left main gear saddle assembly was fractured into three pieces through the area near the forward edge of the landing gear strut. When examined further, the faces and…NTSB NYC88LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 36 · Utica, NYThe flight was enroute from bridgeport, Connecticut to old forge, new york when adverse weather conditions were encountered. A request for lower altitude to escape weather was no improvement and a request to land at oneida was made. During radar vectors…NTSB MIA88LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Zephyrhills, FLAfter successful completion of 6 dual touch-and-go landings, the student plt departed to perform 3 touch-and-go landings for her first solo flight. The instructor plt stated that the apch to the first landing appeared to be low & after touchdown, the acft…NTSB LAX88LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Fallbrook, CAThe student pilot was on his first solo flight in the Beech C23 aircraft. On landing the pilot pulled back on the elevator control and the aircraft began to porpoise. The aircraft touched down hard and the nose gear collapsed. The aircraft slid off the side…NTSB FTW88LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Lawton, OKThe student pilot stated that during flare/touchdown the aircraft bounced and came down hard on the nose gear collapsing it and damaging the prop and firewall. The majority of the student pilots flt time was obtained while in the military.NTSB MIA88LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Daytona Beach, FLWhile practicing short field landings, the student plt flared the acft prematurely resulting in a hard landing & substantial damage. The acft was then taxied to the ramp.NTSB LAX88LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · San Luis Obispo, CAA Robinson R22 landed hard while on a VFR business flight. The pilot reported that he landed hard during a downwind approach to a landing site. He examined the helicopter and noticed the aft landing gear cross tube was bent. He felt the helicopter was…NTSB ATL88LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-CD · Union City, TNThe plt rprtd the acft started to veer off the rwy after a 'rough' lndg. He atmtd to steer the plane with the steering control, but it would not respond. Subsequently, the acft veered off the rwy. About 50' to the side of the rwy, the nose gear hit a hole &…NTSB NYC88LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Chatham, MAThe duration of the pleasure flight was about 25 minutes and was uneventful. The pilot made the approach and entered the traffic pattern in the standard manner and radioed UNICOM of her intentions to land. The pilot stated that she landed longer than usual…NTSB ANC88FA012Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Anchorage, AKThe relatively inexperienced seaplane pilot-in-command made one go around when he experienced difficulty in identifying the surface of the glassy water. On the second landing attempt he flew the airplane into the water at a negative angle of attack. The…NTSB DEN88LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Greeley, COThe CFI was instructing the private rated plt in simulated forced landings. The plt reported that after a full stop landing, the aircraft would not turn properly to the right, and she suspected brake system failure. The CFI took control and attempted to taxi…NTSB ATL88LA022Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150C · Wartburg, TNThe aircraft touched down hard on the 1300 foot grass strip and began to porpoise. The pilot attempted to go-around but was unable to gain sufficient altitude to avoid striking a power line. The plt did not file an acc report.NTSB MKC88LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Warrensburg, MOPIC stated she had misjudged ldg, resulting in an uncontrolled porpoise, damaging nose wheel and stabilator. She aborted ldg attempt and returned to departure airport. Considerable difficulty controlling the acft was encountered, but with outside radio…NTSB ATL88LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Hampton, GAThe CFI rptd that the student flared the airplane about 50 ft abv the rwy and stalled it; the airplane dropped to the rwy and bounced. He assumed control of the airplane from the student and attempted to prevent a crosswind from blowing the airplane to the…NTSB ATL88LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Lexington, KYDuring a dual instructional flight the student leveled the acft abv the rwy during the landing flare. The CFI told the FAA inspector that he was verbally coaching the student and did not assume the flt controls. The acft landed hard and the student applied…NTSB ATL88DKG05Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAmerican Falcon XP · Palmetto, GAThe pilot failed to properly flare the aircraft during a normal landing which resulted in a hard landing. The nose gear assembly failed from overload, and the pilot was not able to control the aircraft as it slid over the ground. The aircraft collided with a…NTSB FTW88DRG01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportNorth American P82-B · Harlingen, TXThe aircraft was engaged in a demonstration flight with the confederate air force at rio grande valley international airport. During the approach to runway 17L the pilot flared the aircraft too high resulting in a stall and an excessive rate of descent. At…NTSB BFO88DIG01Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 177A · Stevensville, MDWhile practicing touch-and-go landings, the student plt made an approach at a higher than normal airspeed. Subsequently,the acft bounced three times on the runway before the plt elected to go around. The student stated that control was lost on the go-around…NTSB ATL88LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Cumming, GAThe student pilot was attempting to land on the 1550 foot runway. The aircraft touched down hard and bounced. The pilot pushed forward on the control column and the aircraft came down on the nose gear which collapsed.NTSB MKC88LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCB · Warrensburg, MOThe plt indicated that on final app, when ovr the rwy threshold, he leveled the acft off at abt 10 ft and it dropped in. Subsequent inspection revealed that all four wing spars had longitudinal cracks. The plt had recently purchased the acft and had abt 14…NTSB ATL88LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Hilton Head, SCThe student plt was performing a crosswind landing which resulted in a hard landing. The acft drifted to the side of the rwy and one wheel was off the paved surface upon the next touchdown. The student plt attempted to hold the acft straight in the direction…NTSB DEN87LA249Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Rangley, COThe student pilot was on his second supervised solo flight and was attempting a second landing on runway 24. The plt stated that the approach was normal and that the acft bounced on touchdown. The plt attempted to correct and the acft banked left. Power was…NTSB BFO87LA067Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson SR8B · Lynchburg, VAThe pilot diverted to falwell airport due to deteriorating weather and uneven fuel consumption indication between the left and right fuel tanks. During the landing approach for runway 28 the pilot noted the upslope of the runway surface. The pilot misjudged…NTSB ATL87LA264Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Winston Salem, NCThe student pilot was performing touch and go landings as part of his supervised solo training. The aircraft landed hard and bounced twice before coming to rest with a collapsed nose gear. Examination of the airframe disclosed extensive crushing damage to the…NTSB CHI87LA224Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Lakeville, MNAircraft landed hard, nose wheel first, and collapsed the nose landing gear tire. PIC was concerned about a sharp knocking noise in the rear of the aircraft that he heard after liftoff. The reason for the noise was not determined. He acknowledged that he…NTSB ANC87LA168Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion Aeronca TL · White Mountain, AKThe pilot stated upon touchdown the airplane bounced and groundlooped. The acft had been landed on a gravel bar and the landing area was loose gravel and rocks. No malfunctions of the acft were reported. The plt stated that he thought that the bounced landing…NTSB ATL87LA265Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Murfreesboro, TNDuring a practice landing the aircraft bounced three times which resulted in the failure of the nose gear structural support. The pilot said that he experienced gusty wind conditions prior to touchdown. The pilot did not properly compensate for or anticipate…NTSB LAX87LA349Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Santa Monica, CAThe student pilot, on his first supervised solo flight, executed two full stop landings without incident. On the next landing, the student pilot stated that the aircraft apparently caught a gust of wind and ballooned. He indicated that he over-corrected and…NTSB CHI87LA214Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E55 · Green Bay, WIThe plt intended to land long on rwy 36L since he parked the acft near the north end of the field. He stated that he flew over the rwy at an alt of aprx 30 ft until near the intx with rwy 6/24, then he retarded the throttles & adjusted the trim for landing.…NTSB NYC87LA259Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 23 · Montpelier, VTDuring a landing, the aircraft bounced and the student pilot attempted to correct the situation. However, the aircraft touched down and bounced again, then became uncontrollable. Subsequently, it veered off the left side of the runway and hit a parked Cessna…NTSB LAX87LA339Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · Freemont, CAThe purpose of the flt was to provide instruction to a foreign national, who held a U.S. Private helicopter rating. The instructor (CFI) rprtd that during a practice autorotation, he announced twice for the student to flare as the helicopter was passing thru…NTSB LAX87LA342Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Monterey, CAWhile landing at the destination, the airplane bounced, then after it touched down the second time, the nose gear failed. During the landing roll-out, the airplane settled on its nose cowling. No previous airframe problem was evident.NTSB LAX87DUG09Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGeiger Dragonfly · Chino, CAAt the end of a performance test flight, the plt stated that the acft was rotated to a landing attitude at a higher then normal altitude above the ground. The acft contacted the rwy and bounced three times, resulting in substantial damage.NTSB MIA87LA245Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Morriston, FLDrg a lndg on the student plt's 3rd solo flt, the acft ballooned after it touched down. The student stated that she failed to add power & the stall warning horn sounded. The acft then touched down hard & the nose gear failed.NTSB ATL87LA256Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269A · Morristown, TNOne CFI was demonstrating his procedures for autorotations with power recovery to his employer who was also a CFI. This was to insure standardization within the helicopter pilot school. The autorotation was entered from about 700 feet AGL to the departure…NTSB NYC87LA247Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · W. Mifflin, PAThe non-certificated pilot took the aircraft without authorization. The aircraft crashed during an attempted landing on runway 10 at allegheny county airport and was substantially damaged. There were two passengers on board but they were not injured. The plt…NTSB LAX87LA327Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan ST3KR · Aguila, AZThe plt made a hard landing and bounced. The acft drifted right before touching down again. Directional control was lost when rt wheel went off the rwy.NTSB BFO87LA063Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBalloon Works Firefly 7 · Richmond, VAThe Balloon was 10th to takeoff in a hound-&-hare competition. Drg flt, the plt noticed the wind had picked up & that the Balloon was drifting towards Richmond. He decided to land in a cemetery & briefed the passengers that the Balloon would touch down hard &…NTSB ATL87LA249Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G3B1 · Enterprise, ALDuring a practice autorotation, the instructor pilot delayed in appling power to arrest the autorotative descent. The other pilot reported that the autorotation profile was was not the same as the previous successful autorotation. There were no reported…NTSB MIA87LA240Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G · New Port Richey, FLThe plt was practicing an autorotative lndg for a planned CFI checkride. Drg the lndg, the helicopter touched down on the aft portion of the skids, then pitched forward. As it pitched forward, the plt applied full aft cyclic & the main rotor blades contacted…