NTSB investigations, 1990
85 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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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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1990
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") = 1990 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 SEA90FA079Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell 206B-3 · Coeur D'Alene, IDFailure of the pilot-in-command (PIC) to maintain rotor RPM, and a delay by the FAA inspector (flight examiner) in taking remedical action.NTSB CHI91LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182RG · Lansing, ILExcessive lowering of flaps resulted in aircraft control not being maintained by the pilot..inadequate airspeed resulted in a stall/mush and subsequent collision with the terrain. Factors related to the accident were: a gusty crosswind and a delayed go-around…NTSB BFO91LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 690C · Summerville, WVPilot's failure to maintain adequate aircraft control during the landing flare/touchdown. The turbulent weather was a related factor.NTSB MIA91LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Vero Beach, FLThe failure of the pilot to perfrom a proper landing flare and touchdown resulting in a hard landing.NTSB CHI91LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 401 · Grand Island, NEFlight into known adverse weather conditions and flare misjudged. Factors related to the accident were: icing conditions resulting in reduced aircraft controllability and restricted visual outlook.NTSB DEN91LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGulfstream AA-5B · Erie, COImproper flare by the pilot, which resulted in a hard landing. A realted factor was: low light condition at dusk.NTSB SEA91LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 65-88 · Spokane, WAThe pilot's misjudgement of his touchdown due to disorientation caused by his lack of forward visibility created by an accumulation of ice on the windshield.NTSB NYC91LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Columbus, OHAircraft control was not maintained by the student pilot.NTSB NYC91DFA01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportLowe/Law Glasair SH-3 · Kingston, NYA hard landing that collapsed the left main gear due to overload failure of the trunion.NTSB NYC91LA032Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBurkhart Grob G103A · Erwinna, PAThe student pilot's improper landing technique and the instructor's inadequate supervision.NTSB CHI91LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Kokomo, INThe student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, resulting inadvertent porpoising.NTSB LAX91LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22B · Paso Robles, CAThe pilot's delay in taking appropriate remedial action. A factor in the accident was the flight's encounter with a tailwind during the termination phase of the auto rotation.NTSB ATL91LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Williamston, NCThe student pilot's failure to properly flare the airplane during the night landing attempt. The pilot's failure to maintain geographic orientation and the subsequent flight into night conditions were factors in the accident. The pilot's lack of night flying…NTSB NYC91LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Bally, PAThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his failiure to maintain directional control.NTSB DEN91LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Buena Vista, COThe failure of the pilot to flare properly during landing. The pilot's total lack of experience is a factor.NTSB CHI91LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20/231 · Stockton, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain vso (minimum controllable airspeed) in a landing configuration. An associated factor is the pilot's inadequate remedial action.NTSB LAX91LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Riverside, CAThe pilot misjudged the airplane's altitude and the improper bounced landing recovery procedure. Contributing to this accident was the student pilot's total lack of expereince.NTSB NYC91LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M5-235C · Moscow, PAA hard landing due to the failure of the pilot to properly arrest his descent rate and the failure of the flight instructor to adequately monitor the actions of the pilot.NTSB NYC91LA004Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Emlenton, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the landing. The turbulence contributed to the accident.NTSB LAX91LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182M · Bakersfield, CAThe pilot failed to properly recover from the bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane.NTSB ATL90LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Minturn, SCA previously fractured main wheel which had resulted from a hard landing. A factor in the accident was inadequate inspection by the operator.NTSB FTW90LA182Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Arlington, TXThe pilot's failure to properly flare the airplane for landing and his failure to initiate the proper recovery procedures following the bounced landing.NTSB LAX90LA341Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS350B · Cloverdale, CAThe improper procedure employed by the student pilot. Contributing to the accident was failure of the CFI to adequately guard the flight controls to apply timely corrective actions.NTSB ANC90LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206 · Egegik, AKThe improper use of elevator controls by the pilot.NTSB SEA90LA188Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA34-200T · Jackson, WYThe pilot misjudged the landing flare and landed hard.NTSB LAX90LA337Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Fresno, CAThe pilot misjudged the flare altitude and failed to properly recover from a bounced landing.NTSB CHI90LA262Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNational Balloon AX-7 · Altoona, IAThe passenger's inadvertent contact with a propane tank during a bounced landing which resulted in serious injury to the passenger.NTSB MIA90LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Plymouth, FLThe failure of the pilot to arrest the high rate of descent prior to touchdown.NTSB LAX90FA316Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportEnstrom F28C · Santa Paula, CAThe excessive approach speed to the pinnacle landing point and the pilot's delayed landing flare. Factors in the accident were: lack of total experience in this type of operation.NTSB NYC90LA211Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Peters Twp, PAThe pilot in commands failure to maintain airspeed on final approach resulting in an inadvertent stall and hard landing.NTSB ATL90LA165Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA1 · Gainesville, GAThe student pilot's failure to properly flare.NTSB LAX90LA304Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Santa Ana, CAThe improper technique used by the student pilot to recover from a bounced landing attempt.NTSB CHI90LA245Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Farmington, MORemedial action was not attained by the CFI. Contributing to the accident was inadequate airspeed and porpoise encountered by the dual student pilot.NTSB ANC90LA155Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Goose Bay, AKThe pilot-in-command's improper flare on touchdown.NTSB SEA90FA165Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30-160 · Kalispell, MTFailure of the pilot to flare the aircraft for landing and to maintain its control during the attempted go-around (aborted landing). Factors related to the accident were: darkness, a number of runway edge lights that were either inoperative or hidden by…NTSB CHI90LA237Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Roseville, ILMisjudged flare for landing, an improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain directional control.NTSB ATL90LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182N · Knightdale, NCThe failure of the pilot to execute timely go around procedures. The pilot's lack of experience in this make and model of airplane were factors in the accident.NTSB CHI90LA229Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206A · Fishers, INPilot-in-command's failure to accomplish a recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in a porpoise and collapse of the nose gear.NTSB CHI90LA215Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Cahokia, ILImproper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CHI90DEE09Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBennert Sidewinder · Lansing, ILThe pilot's failure to compensate for winds conditions on landing approach.NTSB NYC90DNE04Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportRotorway RW 152 · Southwick, MAA hard landing due to improper use of the rotorcraft flight controls, and the decision to put fuel in only one side.NTSB NYC90LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Mt Pocono, PAA hard landing after the pilot perceived an engine problem. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot to control his airspeed and flare during the emergency landing.NTSB MIA90LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Venice, FLFailure of the student pilot to flare for landing and his loss of control after a bounced landing.NTSB BFO90LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Tangier Island, VAThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and premature raising of the flaps.NTSB CHI90LA205Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-5 · Hudson, IAImproper touchdown performed by the pilot in command.NTSB CHI90LA200Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36TC · Oshkosh, WIThe pilot's failure to recognize the deteriorating airspeed and imminent stall during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB NYC90LA173Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182G · Cincinnati, OHThe pilot did not properly compensate for the gusty wind conditions, resulting in the airplane landing hard and porpoising.NTSB LAX90LA261Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180B · Red Bluff, CAAn improper landing flare and improper recovery from the bounced landing.NTSB DEN90LA165Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B-24-R · Cheyenne Wells, COThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor was the pilot's failure to compensate for the existing cross wind.NTSB FTW90LA145Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Arlington, TXThe pilot misjudged airplane attitude during the landing flare.