NTSB investigations, 1999
122 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\") = 1999
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") = 1999 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 CHI00LA054Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar S49A · Flandreau, SDThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and the burner becoming disconnected from the balloon's frame. A contributing factor was the high wind condition.NTSB LAX00LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 65-80 · Mesa, AZThe collapse of a main landing gear due to damage from a hard landing at an undetermined time.NTSB ATL00LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Melbourne, FLThe certified flight instructor's improper touchdown flare that resulted in a hard landing.NTSB FTW00LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Fort Worth, TXThe student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a porpoise.NTSB FTW00LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCartercopters Cartercopter · Olney, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm during takeoff, which resulted in a hard landing following the aborted takeoff.NTSB CHI00LA044Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · Salina, KSThe pilot's failure to follow the published practice autorotation procedures, the improper use of throttle, and the inadequate flare.NTSB MIA00LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Venice, FLThe pilot's improper flare resulting in a hard landing and a collapsed nose landing gear.NTSB IAD00LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172XP · Phillipi, WVThe pilot's improper flare that resulted in a hard landing.NTSB MIA00LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Daytona Beach, FLWas the pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing resulting in a hard landing and damage to the aircraft.NTSB LAX00LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Petaluma, CAThe failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall/mush condition and subsequent hard landing.NTSB SEA00LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Garden Valley, IDAn improper in-flight decision by the pilot-in-command to attempt a landing at a confined-area airstrip which was beyond his piloting capabilities, and his subsequent failure to take adequate remedial action upon encountering a downdraft. Related factors were…NTSB DEN00LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Logan, UTThe pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB DEN00LA015Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar RXS-8 · Artesia, NMThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions.NTSB LAX00LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Chandler, AZThe pilot's misjudged landing flare and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin, which resulted in a stall/mush and hard landing.NTSB LAX00LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206-L4 · Santa Clarita, CAThe pilot's delay in adding power during a power-on recovery from an autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing and rollover. The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight was also causal.NTSB ATL00LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310R · Columbus, GAThe pilot's improper flare that resulted in a hard landing.NTSB FTW00LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Jonesboro, ARThe flight instructor's delay in taking remedial action to recover from a low rotor rpm situation. A factor was the student's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm.NTSB SEA00LA006Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Bozeman, MTThe pilot-in-command's (CFI) failure to take remedial action. Factors include the private pilot letting the airspeed get too low.NTSB LAX00LA013Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Los Angeles, CA**This report was modified on 2/23/2016. Please refer to the public docket for this accident for additional information.** The pilot-in-command's excessive rate of descent and improper use of the collective control, which resulted in a low rotor rpm condition.NTSB MIA00LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFairchild SA227-AC · Opa Locka, FLThe improper flare by the co-pilot, and the failure of the captain to take remedial action by applying power to arrest the observed high rate of descent resulting in a hard landing. A finding in the accident was the inadequate maintenance adjustment of the…NTSB LAX00LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Torrance, CAThe pilot's excessive airspeed on final approach and his misjudged flare, which resulted in a uncontrolled porpoise and hard landing.NTSB CHI00LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportZenair CH 2000 · St. Louis, MOthe student pilot misjudged the landing flare which resulted in a hard landing. A factor associated with the accident was the student's lack of total experience.NTSB FTW00LA004Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLindstrand LBL-105G · Mcalester, OKThe pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather, which resulted in a hard landing. Factors were the thunderstorms, dark night light conditions, and the high winds.NTSB CHI00LA001Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C-23 · Greenwood, INundetermined.NTSB MIA99LA275Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-1B · Dunnellon, FLThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB FTW99LA269Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Longview, TXThe pilot's improper touchdown technique, which resulted in the airplane porpoising.NTSB LAX99FA310Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Santa Monica, CAThe failure of the pilot to establish and maintain a stabilized approach, which resulted in a hard landing and on-ground collision with the airport VASI display.NTSB FTW99LA264Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · La Porte, TXThe pilot's hard landing as result of his improper landing flare and his improper recovery from a bounced landing. Factors were the prevailing dark night conditions and the student pilot's lack of total experience in night operations.NTSB LAX99TA308Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna A185F · Daggett, CAthe pilot's failure to recognize an excessive rate of descent and his subsequent delayed flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB NYC99LA227Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Sanford, MEImproper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB MIA99IA249Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-9-31 · Nashville, TNA preexisting crack on the left main landing gear outer cylinder housing and the first officer's failure to maintain the proper rate of descent resulting in a hard landing on touchdown, and subsequent total failure and separation of the left main landing gear…NTSB LAX99LA300Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22-BETA · Piute, NVthe failure of the pilot to maintain rotor rpm while practicing autorotations, resulting in a hard landing and roll over.NTSB ANC99LA148Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Sleetmute, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. A factor in this accident was the rough and uneven gravel bar.NTSB SEA99LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182M · Sandpoint, IDThe pilot's improper flare. Factors include a runway that sloped uphill, and the pilot's failure to familiarize himself with the destination airstrip prior to departure.NTSB IAD99LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-220T · Nantucket, MAthe pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in a hard landing and the fracture and collapse of the right main landing gear.NTSB CHI99LA354Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Midland, MIthe student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted go-around.NTSB NYC99LA217Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · Utica, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while maneuvering, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor in this accident was the pilot's lack of total experience in helicopters.NTSB MIA99LA239Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Olive Branch, MSthe pilot misjudged the flare, resulting in the nose gear impacting the runway, and a bounced landing.NTSB LAX99LA286Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Carson City, NVThe pilot's use of an excessive approach reference airspeed, his misjudged landing flare, and subsequent hard landing/porpoise. A contributing factor was the airplane's excessive approach airspeed.NTSB ANC99LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLearjet 35 · Glennallen, AKThe pilot-in-command's delay in applying remedial action. A factor associated with the accident was the second-in-command's failure to maintain proper airspeed during final approach.NTSB FTW99LA234Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269B · Russellville, ARThe improper touchdown by the flight instructor.NTSB ANC99LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-14 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's inadvertent stall during the landing flare.NTSB CHI99LA304Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Omaha, NEthe student pilot's improper use of elevator control during the landing roll.NTSB MIA99LA225Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Ocala, FLA misjudged flare and the failure of the student pilot to use the proper recovery technique for a bounced landing, allowing the airplane to commence a porpoise, and the eventual collapse of the nose landing gear.NTSB DEN99LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Tooele, UTAn inadequate flare during landing touchdown, resulting in a fracture of the right main landing gear strut. A factor was the flight instructor's failure to properly supervise the student.NTSB DEN99LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMoore Q-200 · Cortez, COThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain directional control. Related factors were the soft wet terrain.NTSB NYC99LA195Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Chatham, MAThe pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB NYC99LA228Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-601P · West Dover, VTwas the diverted attention of the pilot, which resulted in his failure to maintain airspeed, and his failure to lower the landing gear prior to landing.NTSB LAX99LA265Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Coalinga, CAThe flight instructor's failure to maintain a sufficient airspeed to compensate for the known wind shear condition, which resulted in a failure to maintain runway alignment and a hard landing. The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight was…NTSB NYC99LA190Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22A · Shirley, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM, which resulted in a hard landing.