# NTSB investigations: Landing area undershoot

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB GAA18CA406](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA406.md): Beech 76 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 9, 2018 · N66340 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain a proper approach path and her delayed go-around during a simulated emergency landing, which resulted in landing short of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to…
- [NTSB GAA18CA410](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA410.md): Ayres S2R · Pantego, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2018 · N3098L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper approach path during landing, which resulted in landing short of the runway.
- [NTSB GAA18CA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA375.md): Taylorcraft F19 · Goose Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2018 · N3570T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper approach path during landing in dusky, flat light conditions, which resulted in a tree strike.
- [NTSB GAA18CA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA254.md): Beech 58 · Sisters, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2018 · N222BD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient altitude during approach in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in an attempted rejected landing and a runway undershoot.
- [NTSB GAA18CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA088.md): Piper PA 32R · Kwigillingok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 14, 2017 · N8209C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to land with the sun in his eyes, which resulted in a short landing.
- [NTSB GAA18CA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA082.md): Piper PA28 · Pocasset, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 9, 2017 · N8856W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper approach path, which resulted in the airplane landing short of the runway.
- [NTSB ERA18LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA034.md): Aero Commander 112 · Westminister, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2017 · N690RU · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath during the approach due to his distraction by the failure of an avionics panel, which resulted in a runway undershoot.
- [NTSB GAA17CA521](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA521.md): Cessna 180 · Ambler, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2017 · N8249V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate glidepath to an off-airport landing site.
- [NTSB GAA17CA447](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA447.md): Michael Dean Grissom Grissom Pober Pixie · Louisburg, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2017 · N489MG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA343.md): Burkhart Grob G103C · Boerne, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2017 · N103GH · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate glidepath and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in the glider landing short of the runway.
- [NTSB GAA17CA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA298.md): Schweizer SGS233 · Springfield, VT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 20, 2017 · N1242S · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate glidepath and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in the glider landing short of the runway in trees.
- [NTSB GAA17CA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA171.md): Smith Douglas J. Sonex · Mercey Hot Springs, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 1, 2017 · N801SX · Substantial damage
  > The sport pilot’s unstabilized approach with a tailwind, which resulted in touchdown short of the runway and a subsequent nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA17CA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA116.md): Cessna 170 · Coeur D'Alene, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 14, 2017 · N3210A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate descent rate during approach, which resulted in landing short of the runway threshold.
- [NTSB GAA16CA520](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA520.md): Cessna 182 · Lakeport, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2016 · N2613G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed action to add power during the approach, which resulted in an impact with terrain prior to the approach end of the runway.
- [NTSB CEN16LA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA350.md): Cessna 150L · Upham, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2016 · N18601 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain a proper aimpoint during landing due to reduced visibility from the setting sun.
- [NTSB CEN16CA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16CA317.md): Ercoupe 415 · Eminence, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2016 · N3884H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path during the landing approach and his failure to use available engine power to arrest the descent, resulting in an undershoot and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA16CA471](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA471.md): Piper PA24 · Hillsboro, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 6, 2016 · N7292P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's descent below the intended glidepath during the approach, which resulted in an impact with a ditch prior to the runway.
- [NTSB ANC16CA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16CA055.md): Kirbybilt Xcalibur · Valdez, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2016 · N505XC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate glide path during landing, which resulted in the airplane landing short of the airstrip, a landing gear collapse, and subsequent substantial damage to the fuselage.
- [NTSB GAA16CA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA377.md): Piper PA 44 · Keene, NH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2016 · N190ND · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to use carburetor heat during the approach while operating in atmospheric conditions that were conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN16LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA246.md): Cessna 172 · Wonder Lake, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2016 · N6576H · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision and lack of remedial action due to his diverted attention to a radio call, which resulted in the airplane landing short of the runway.
- [NTSB ANC16CA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16CA040.md): Cessna 180 · Nome, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2016 · N9203T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate glide path during landing, which resulted in the airplane landing short of the runway and impacting a barricade. Contributing to the accident was the airport manager's improper placement and marking of a metal…
- [NTSB GAA16CA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA326.md): Schweizer G 164 · Cummings, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2016 · N36333 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate rate of descent while landing, which resulted in a hard landing, short of the runway.
- [NTSB GAA16CA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA278.md): Piper PA24 · Wadsworth, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2016 · N991K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent power reduction during landing, which resulted in a runway undershoot, collision with the runway threshold, nose and right main landing gear collapse, and runway excursion.
- [NTSB GAA16CA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA124.md): Cessna 152 · Shirley, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 12, 2016 · N47259 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance while landing, which resulted in a collision with a snow berm, nose gear collapse, and postimpact fire.
- [NTSB GAA16CA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA122.md): Cessna 175 · Gold Beach, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 8, 2016 · N6951E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an approach angle of descent to avoid obstacles, resulting in the airplane striking the airport perimeter fence.
- [NTSB ERA16CA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16CA024.md): Maule M5 · Warrentown, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 24, 2015 · N406X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance of a cattle-guard fence on landing. Contributing to the accident was his lack of recent flying experience.
- [NTSB GAA15CA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA159.md): Vans RV-12 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2015 · N242VA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to monitor the airplane's glide path during the final approach, which resulted in a low approach path and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA15CA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA069.md): Buhlmann Howard HB-1 · Canandaigua, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 8, 2015 · N170HB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to land beyond the marked runway threshold, which resulted in a collision with a culvert and a loss of control on the ground.
- [NTSB ANC14CA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14CA066.md): Piper PA 18-150 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2014 · N83422 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper approach path for landing, and his delayed remedial action, which resulted in an undershoot and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA14CA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA298.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Milton, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 14, 2014 · N476CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper approach path, and his delayed remedial action, which resulted in a runway undershoot and collision with terrain prior to the runway.
- [NTSB ERA14CA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA213.md): Beech 76 · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 29, 2014 · N6756X · Substantial damage
  > The instructor's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point in a multiengine airplane, during a single-engine approach in a strong gusty headwind.
- [NTSB ERA14CA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA025.md): Mooney M20TN · Tylertown, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 26, 2013 · N812PT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance on final approach resulting in touchdown prior to the runway, a runway excursion down the right side of the runway, and a collision with an embankment.
- [NTSB CEN13CA569](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA569.md): Rans RV 12 · Hatley, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2013 · N817RV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane while landing with a crosswind.
- [NTSB WPR13CA418](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA418.md): Grob G 103 Twin II · Morgan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2013 · N54554 · Substantial damage
  > An incorrect descent rate while on final approach as a result of the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which lead to an off-field landing and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR13CA401](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA401.md): Scheel Stanley K KITFOX-SERIES 7 · Cascade, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2013 · N7075Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path, which resulted in a touchdown short of the runway.
- [NTSB ERA13CA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA352.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Erwinna, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 4, 2013 · N1211S · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper altitude and energy management in the landing pattern which resulted in the glider impacting a tree and landing short of the runway.
- [NTSB ERA13CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA008.md): Sanders Ben G III DR-107 · Warrenton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 3, 2012 · N63071 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in an undershoot of the runway.
- [NTSB CEN12CA671](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA671.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Goldsby, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 29, 2012 · N7602C · Substantial damage
  > The commercial pilot did not attain the proper touchdown point during the landing, which resulted in a premature touchdown and an impact with the edge of the runway surface.
- [NTSB ERA12CA454](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA454.md): Let L-23 Super Blanik · Benton, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 28, 2012 · N273BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent extension of the wing airbrakes, which resulted in a loss of lift and subsequent landing prior to the runway.
- [NTSB CEN12LA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA310.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Humnoke, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2012 · N85239 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a landing undershoot.
- [NTSB ERA12CA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA311.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Eaton, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 29, 2012 · N82398 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper approach to landing, which resulted in the airplane touching down short of the runway.
- [NTSB WPR12LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA126.md): Quicksilver MX Sprint II · Willits, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2012 · N702U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot did not maintain an adequate approach/glide path and altitude, which resulted in a runway undershoot and subsequent collision with trees. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's lack of flight experience.
- [NTSB ANC12CA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA021.md): Beech 99 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 1, 2012 · N991AK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature power reduction, which resulted in a runway undershoot.
- [NTSB WPR12LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA087.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Chehalis, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 2012 · N15791 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not correctly manage his glide profile during a simulated engine-out forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision not to add additional engine power, which resulted in a runway undershoot.
- [NTSB CEN12CA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA022.md): Cessna 172P · Ozark, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 14, 2011 · N54356 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for gusty crosswind conditions while on approach.
- [NTSB ERA12CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA010.md): Calvin Nate H CALVIN-VELOCITY · Sebastian, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 6, 2011 · N67WR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper approach path, which resulted in a runway undershoot and collision with terrain prior to the runway.
- [NTSB CEN11CA655](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA655.md): Beech B90 · Hillsboro, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2011 · N125A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain a proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway undershoot.
- [NTSB ANC11CA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA081.md): Piper PA-18-180 · Valdez, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2011 · N91134 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper approach path, which resulted in a runway undershoot.
- [NTSB ERA11CA420](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA420.md): Dehavilland Tiger Moth DH 82A · Rockland, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2011 · N8872 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach path during landing.
- [NTSB ANC11CA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA050.md): Cessna 180 · Big Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2011 · N3934B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper glide path during his landing approach, resulting in an undershoot and collision with terrain.

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
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."mKey" IN (SELECT e.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e."isDefiningEvent" AND e."tier2Number" = '370')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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