# NTSB investigations, CA: Landing area overshoot 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. ## Latest cases - [NTSB WPR26LA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA349.md): Cameron Balloons US A-400 · Angwin, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Sep 19, 2026 · N65573 · Substantial damage - [NTSB WPR26LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA303.md): Cessna 172L · Upland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Aug 16, 2026 · N7526G · Substantial damage - [NTSB WPR26FA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26FA262.md): Vans RV-4 · Yuba City, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jul 16, 2026 · N98GB · Substantial damage > On July 16, 2026, at 0701 Pacific daylight time, an experimental amateur built Vans RV-4, N98GB, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Yuba City, California. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14… - [NTSB WPR26LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA246.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Lake Elsinore, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 5, 2026 · N5790S · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s failure to maintain a proper glidepath, which resulted in a long landing and collision with a person on the ground. - [NTSB WPR25FA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25FA145.md): Champion 7ECA · Cottonwood, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Apr 29, 2025 · N6310N · Destroyed > The flight instructor’s delayed response to an improper landing approach and runway overshoot, which resulted in an impact with an airport perimeter fence and trees. - [NTSB WPR24LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA229.md): Cessna 172N · San Diego, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 2, 2024 · N74C · Substantial damage > A failure of the No. 2 cylinder due to fatigue cracking as the result of an undersized fillet radius around the edge of the cylinder head dome. - [NTSB WPR24LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA151.md): Grumman G164 · Maxwell, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 12, 2024 · N6612Q · Destroyed > The pilot’s failure to ascertain a proper touchdown point and late decision to initiate a go-around, which resulted in a subsequent collision with vegetation. - [NTSB GAA19CA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA241.md): Stemme S 10 · Sonoma, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 3, 2019 · N2280X · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper decision to land with a tailwind and his failure to maintain a proper approach, which resulted in a long landing, a runway overrun, and impact with a tree. - [NTSB WPR18LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA203.md): Piper PA32 · Avalon, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 25, 2018 · N4747H · Substantial damage > The pilot's delayed decision to conduct a go-around following an unstable landing approach and long landing. - [NTSB GAA18CA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA271.md): Cessna P210 · Grass Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 9, 2018 · N210BG · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a long landing and a runway excursion. - [NTSB GAA17CA384](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA384.md): Cessna P210 · Willits, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2017 · N66NF · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting wind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to go around after the unstabilized approach. - [NTSB WPR17FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA029.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · Glamis, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2016 · N88373 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper decision to attempt a downwind landing and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering during a go-around and subsequent landing attempt, which resulted in exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and an… - [NTSB WPR17CA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17CA001.md): Cessna R172K · Rosamond, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 2, 2016 · N736LZ · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper use of the control lock, combined with his incomplete execution of two pre-departure procedures, which resulted in a takeoff with the control lock installed. - [NTSB GAA16CA465](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA465.md): Cessna TR182 · South Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2016 · N738GK · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion and a nose over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to remove the carburetor heat during the attempted go-around in high… - [NTSB GAA16CA449](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA449.md): Cessna 182 · Fallbrook, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 24, 2016 · N4810N · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's failure to go-around and the subsequent long landing and his failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion. - [NTSB WPR16FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA115.md): Czech Aircraft Works Spol Sro Sportcruiser · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 22, 2016 · N1111X · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to vapor lock. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's failure to notice that the engine had exceeded multiple temperature limits and that the fuel flow had become erratic during an extended… - [NTSB WPR15LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA175.md): Mooney M20K · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2015 · N3567H · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to a failure of the No. 1 piston and connecting rod assembly. - [NTSB WPR15CA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15CA100.md): Cessna U206 - G · Kernville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 9, 2015 · CFGQQ · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate flare and failure to maintain airplane control during the landing with a tailwind which resulted in a bounce, long landing, and subsequent runway excursion. - [NTSB WPR15CA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15CA076.md): Beech 35 A33 · Angwin, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 4, 2015 · N907Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper approach to landing and his failure to perform a go-around, which resulted in a runway overshoot, and collision with a fence. - [NTSB WPR14CA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA299.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 20 C1 · Hoopa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 18, 2014 · N528DC · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate approach and excessive airspeed which resulted in a long landing and subsequent runway overrun onto rough terrain. - [NTSB WPR13CA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA328.md): Cessna 172S · Redlands, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 15, 2013 · N625SP · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper flare and unsuccessful attempt to correct a bounced landing, which resulted in the overrun landing. - [NTSB WPR12LA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA321.md): Loflin RV-7A · Novato, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2012 · N404JT · Substantial damage > The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to… - [NTSB WPR10CA404](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA404.md): Carr Bryan Vans RV-6A · Grass Valley, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2010 · N677DS · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point that resulted in an overrun of the runway and nose over. - [NTSB WPR10CA402](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA402.md): Cessna 182P · Compton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2010 · N20872 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point that resulted in an overrun of the runway and collision with a wall. - [NTSB WPR10CA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA372.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Garberville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 12, 2010 · N9353C · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper airspeed, misjudged approach, and failure to attain the proper touchdown point. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of familiarity with the airport. - [NTSB WPR10CA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA351.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Fullerton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 15, 2010 · N8337A · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper flare and inadequate bounced landing recovery, which resulted in a hard landing and porpoise down the runway. - [NTSB WPR10CA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA281.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Avalon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2010 · N314CP · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to achieve the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun. - [NTSB WPR10CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA095.md): Cessna 182P · Fallbrook, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 3, 2010 · N7417N · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudged altitude and airspeed that resulted in his failure to attain the proper touchdown point. - [NTSB WPR10LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA072.md): Stinson 108-3 · Clarksburg, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2009 · N6649M · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper touchdown point and excessive airspeed during landing, which resulted in a runway overrun. - [NTSB WPR09CA466](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA466.md): Beech A23-19 · Tehachapi, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2009 · N7944L · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to attain an established approach path while on final approach resulting in an improper flare and bounced landing. - [NTSB WPR09CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA132.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Fallbrook, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 28, 2009 · N4290T · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper use of the brakes and his failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing rollout. - [NTSB LAX08FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08FA117.md): Cessna 510 · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2008 · N54PV · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance, resulting in an overshoot of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to follow the Autopilot Preflight Test Fail checklist and his distraction with a flickering primary flight display… - [NTSB SEA08LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA087.md): Maule M-4 · Bishop, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2008 · N51430 · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to foreign object ingestion in the induction system, which resulted in a stuck/jammed exhaust valve during the takeoff. - [NTSB SEA08LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA060.md): DeSousa Jabiru J400 · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2008 · N522RJ · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and loss of the wheel brake system. ## 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '380' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE "isDefiningEvent")) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/380/sequence?state=CA --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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