NTSB investigations, 1982
102 cases where the first occurrence was “Undershoot”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 102 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 62 |
| 1984 | 60 |
| 1985 | 45 |
| 1986 | 35 |
| 1987 | 44 |
| 1988 | 30 |
| 1989 | 30 |
| 1990 | 22 |
| 1991 | 20 |
| 1992 | 33 |
| 1993 | 36 |
| 1994 | 43 |
| 1995 | 30 |
| 1996 | 28 |
| 1997 | 28 |
| 1998 | 16 |
| 1999 | 21 |
| 2000 | 17 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 14 |
| 2003 | 19 |
| 2004 | 18 |
| 2005 | 24 |
| 2006 | 13 |
| 2007 | 22 |
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\") = 1982
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\" = 390)
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") = 1982 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" = 390) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB FTW83LA068Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Portales, NMAcft collided with power lines short of the rwy. Winds were gusty 27K.NTSB MKC83LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT · Sullivan, MOAircraft landed short of runway and collapsed right main landing gear. As aircraft slid into some brush the nose gear collapsed.NTSB ATL83LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Midland, VAThe pilot and flight instructor (CFI) were on an instructional flight for a biennial flight review. The pilot reported that during the landing, the sun was in his eyes. He stated that on final approach, the aircraft encountered a downdraft and struck a…NTSB LAX83FA051Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Casa Grande, AZThe aircraft flew into wires 34 feet above ground 800 feet from the runway at dusk. The wires were marked and both the student pilot and the instructor were aware of them. A no flap landing was being attempted. This was one of several landings made. All…NTSB ATL83FKG05Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Pine Moutain, GADue to local wx conditions, the acft was receiving radar vectors to columbus, GA. Enroute to columbus, the plt elected to land at the callay gardens-harris county arpt. During final approach, he encountered a downdraft & struck several trees. He then added…NTSB CHI83LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPitts S1S · Wonewoc, WIThe pilot stated that when he turned on final and slipped the aircraft to lose altitude. While reducing the power to idle the gear tangled in high grass (weeds), causing the aircraft to lose additional altitude. He stated the aircraft tumbled forward,…NTSB LAX83LVW01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportAmateur Built Quickie Q2 · Death Valley, CAThe pilot reported that when he was about 100 from the touchdown point, "the bottom fell out and we hit ground." An investigation revealed that the plane initially impacted with a 6 ft sand dune about 60 ft from the approach end of the runway. There was…NTSB NYC83LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402 · Danielson, CTOn final the pilot realized he was late in reducing power and attempted to correct by abruptly bringing power back. A high sink rate was experienced and the pilot immediately applied full power. The aircraft impacted short of the runway.NTSB FTW83FPJ01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201T · 3 Miles Ne Of E, OKThe aircraft struck power lines near the south end of the airport, at dusk, while on a final approach to runway 36. After striking the wires, the plane impacted the ground.NTSB ANC83FA012Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportFairchild C-82 · Nelson Lagoon, AKThe acft landed short damaging the right boom & horizontal stabilizer. The rwy threshold is marked by light green reflective threshold markers & two red & white striped touchdown panels.NTSB SEA83LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Cascade Locks, ORPlt was making a precautionary landing after encountering fog enroute. Two approaches to rwy 24 were aborted due to gusting winds. A downwind approach was then made to rwy 06. When the acft descended below the height of surrounding trees the prevailing…NTSB NYC83LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Watertown, NYThe pilot reported that he made two touch-and-go landings at the Watertown, new york intl airport. He then returned to his private airstrip in the local area. While executing a night approach to the private strip he got too low. The pilot stated that he added…NTSB LAX83FUJ02Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportHobbs B8M · Eloy, AZThe gyrocopter crashed approximately 125 ft short of & 30-45 ft to the right of the rwy threshold during proficiency flying.NTSB NYC83LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS2-33AK · Mecklenburg, NYDuring approach the pilot misjudged the wind velocity and failed to allow for strong downdrafts. The glider lost altitude 4-500 feet short of the field over a wooden area and came to rest in a nosed over position in the trees.NTSB MIA83LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Bunnell, FLDuring a simulated dual engine failure the student touched down short of the runway. The right main gear struck the edge of the runway with enough force to damage the innerstrut. The instructor then took control of the aircraft, landed, and the right landing…NTSB ANC82DA101Accident · No injuriesFinal reportFairchild C-82A · Karluk, AKThe pilot reported that during arrival, the approach to landing seemed normal until just before touchdown. The aircraft touched down short of the runway threshold marks on relatively steep terrain in the safety zone. The pilot estimated that the touchdown…NTSB CHI82FA365Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Mankato, MNAt about 1530 CDT, the aircraft departed mattoon, IL on a flight to Mankato, MN. However, the pilot landed at albert lea, MN where he refueled and topped the tanks with 45.5 gal of fuel. The aircraft's usable supply was 48 gal. While refueling, he reportedly…NTSB LAX82DA352Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBellanca 14-13-2 · San Jose, CAThe acft landed short of the rwy. The plt stated he was demonstrating a 3-point landing & his attention was diverted by answering a question.NTSB ATL82DA282Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBeech C33 · Walterboro, SCPilot was not aligned with runway and was too low. When power was added and turn made to align, aircraft collided with ground short of runway. No malfunction found.NTSB FTW82DA385Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 501SP · Crystal City, TXThe aircraft touched down 10 feet short of the runway. The right main gear failed when it contacted the raised lip of the runway threshold. After the gear failure, directional control was lost and the aircraft collided with fence posts. The six occupants were…NTSB ATL82DA266Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAero Commander 112 · Fayetteville, WVUpon arrival at the destination arpt, the rwy lights were off & the plt diverted to the fayette arpt. During final the acft struck a tree 200 ft from the displaced threshold of rwy 21. The tree was 13 ft above the rwy end elevation.NTSB SEA82DA156Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 172N · Cle Elum, WAThe pilot elected to get additional cross-country and mountain flying time, so she elected to fly to Cle Elum, WA. Upon arrival, she flew over and observed the wind sock to be limp. While on approach to runway 25, she decided she was too low and executed a…NTSB NYC82DA215Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBoeing A75N1 · Bridgeport, NJReportedly, the aircraft was substantially damage when it was landed short of the runway. The right main wheel collided with a small ditch and failed. The aircraft then flipped over.NTSB FTW82DA353Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 183P · Spearman, TXThe pilot reported that when he was on final approach for a night landing, the aircraft encountered a downdraft. He added power to stop the descent. However, as power was added, the nose gear struck and severed a power line and the aircraft pitched over and…NTSB ATL82DA248Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 172M · Perry, GAThe student pilot departed Perry, GA on a solo cross-country flight to augusta and jessup, GA. He was expected to return to Perry at about 1600 EDT. The flight progressed uneventfully to jessup where it was delayed by a thunderstorm. After departing jessup,…NTSB NYC82DFJ19Accident · No injuriesFinal reportSchweizer 2-33A · Elmira, NYThe plt stated he was too high on base & started slipping to lose excessive altitude. He lost too much altitude & speed,striking the ground short of the rwy.NTSB CHI82DA328Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 172 · Kenosha, WIN8186X crashed 300 feet short of Kenosha airport, runway 06. The pilot stated the elevator control failed to respond during the approach. However, an on-site investigation failed to reveal any mechanical failure or malfunction.NTSB CHI82FA326Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Athens, MIThe acft was landing on rwy 27 which has a 350 ft displaced threshold due to 24 ft high power lines on the approach. A witness stated the plt was low & narrowly missed the wires on the first touch & go. During the second approach the plt was noticeably lower…NTSB ATL82DA246Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 182P · Batesville, GAThe pilot reported that during the landing, he flared normally at what he perceived to be the runway threshold. He was surprised when he touched down hard on an upslope, about 15 feet short of the marked threshold and several feet below the runway level. The…NTSB CHI82DA317Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBeech BE-33 · New Carlisle, OHThe pilot undershot the runway during a night landing on a lighted sod runway. The aircraft collided with a dirt mound 40 yards east of the runway.NTSB MKC82DA146Accident · No injuriesFinal reportMitsubishi MU-2B-20 · Camdenton, MOThe pilot landed hard damaging the landing gear on a paved area short of the displaced threshold. Flaps were set at 20 degrees instead of 40 degrees. After initial landing, the aircraft swerved right and went off the runway.NTSB ATL82DA239Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-38 · Huntsville, ALThe student pilot was on a flight check to obtain a private pilot certificate. The flight examiner had instructed him to stay in the pattern and demonstrate a short field approach and landing. The flight examiner stated that on final approach, the aiming…NTSB SEA82DA141Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Olympia, WAThis was the student pilot's first night flight. The instructor pilot reported that on the second landing, the aircraft struck an elevated set of approach lights, short of the runway.NTSB CHI82DA306Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 172 · Strongville, OHDuring a touch-and-go landing, the nose gear collided with wires about 1/4 mile short of the runway and the aircraft nosed over into trees. No malfunctions in the equipment were reported. The pilot reported that prior to impact, he was aware of the wires and…NTSB CHI82DA305Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBeech E-33 · Frankfort, ILThe accident occured when the pilot was on his final approach to land. The pilot inadvertently touched down 100 feet short of the runway threshold and during the subsequent landing roll the aircraft struck an embankment.NTSB NYC82DA185Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman AA-5A · Wiscasset, METhe student pilot was making an approach and was low and slow. By the time the instructor took over the aircraft the recovery was slow and the aircraft touched down in rough terrain 500 feet short of the runway. The nose gear snapped offduring landing.NTSB SEA82DA131Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 172N · Roche Harbor, WAThe pilot flew to a private airstrip that was open to grazing animals. During arrival, he made a low pass to check that the runway was clear of animals and other obstructions. He then circled to land. During final approach, he noticed sheep coming onto the…NTSB CHI82DA269Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 172N · Isle, MNThe pilot was on a cross-country flight and began an approach to a private airstrip. He reported that the weather conditions were good with light turbulence. About 100 ft from the threshold, the aircraft began to settle and the pilot added power. However, the…NTSB LAX82DA268Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150L · Chowchilla, CADuring practice flight the aircraft was landed short of runway and bounced several times. Damage was discovered on a subsequent flight.NTSB DEN82DA135Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBeech A23 · Oakes, NDDuring a night landing, the aircraft touched down about 220 ft short of the approach end of the runway. Reportedly, the wheels struck a "washout" and the plane was substantially damaged.NTSB MKC82DA121Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Lawrence, KSThe pilot entered the traffic pattern for landing on runway 19. He stated he was not aware of construction on the runwayuntil the aircraft's nose was lowered during the landing roll. By then, the aircraft's speed was too slow to go-around. He turned off the…NTSB DEN82DA134Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201 · Englewood, COWhile practicing power off approaches the pilot undershot the runway and landed short. Power was added but not soon enough to prevent an accident. The aircraft contacted the ground, turned 90 degrees, slid 50 yards and stopped.NTSB LAX82DA254Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBlanik L-13 · Murrieta, CAPilot landed short of runway in a glider and impacted the ground at high speed with high sink rate. He had released early from an aerotow and descended at high airspeed with dive brakes open which accelerated his rate of sink. He was not injured in the…NTSB CHI82DA244Accident · No injuriesFinal reportFairchild 24R-46A · Franklin, WIThe pilot took off and remained in the traffic pattern to land on runway 27. He estimated that the wind was from 300 degrees at 10 knots. He reported that on final approach, he got too low; then about 200 ft short of the runway, his head wind was blocked by…NTSB MKC82DA119Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGulfstream AA-5B · Mankato, KSDuring a flight from des moines, Iowa to lamar, Colorado, the pilot elected to land at Mankato, Kansas for fuel. Reportedly, the pilot landed on runway 17 with the wind from 190 at 18 gusting 24 knots. The pilot stated that he established a steep, no flap,…NTSB NYC82DA145Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Ludlow, VTThe pilot stated that during the landing, he encountered wind shear and the aircraft touched down about two feet short of the runway. He reported a 30 degree slope at the lip of the runway. All of the landing gear failed. The aircraft slid off the runway and…NTSB NYC82DA135Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Ambler, PAThe student pilot stated that during the landing approach, she experienced windshear resulting in the aircraft landing short of the intended touchdown point. The nose gear and the left main gear were sheared off after the aircraft collided with a dirt…NTSB MKC82DA111Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman AA1C · St. Louis, MODuring a dual training flight the aircraft was allowed to descend into a corn crop short of the runway. The aircraft continued to the runway but landed hard and collapsed the landing gear.NTSB DEN82DA122Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 340 · Las Animas, COThe aircraft collided with a four foot high irrigation ditch 50 feet from the approach end of runway 8 during short final. The pilot stated that he had planned the touch down point close to the end of the runway because the runway was only 3800 feet long.…NTSB FTW82DA290Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportRyan Aeronautics ST3KR (PT 21) · Friendswood, TXThe student pilot took off with a passenger to practice landings. On the second landing, the aircraft collided with a ditch short of the runway and flipped inverted.