# NTSB investigations: Approach

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 ATL99FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99FA074.md): Cessna 172 · Savannah, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1999 · N6433B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's selection of the wrong runway for landing and his delayed go-around, which resulted in the collision with trees. A factor was the tailwind on landing.
- [NTSB NYC99LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA095.md): Cessna 152 · Wall, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1999 · N48005 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's improper preflight preparation, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB MIA99LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA136.md): Cessna 402B · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1999 · N744MA · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot in command's failure to ensure that the aircraft had adequate fuel to complete the flight.
- [NTSB LAX99FA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA150.md): Beech 36 · San Diego, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1999 · N7706R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath during an ILS approach. A factor in the accident was the pilot's disregard for the weather reports, which showed the airport as being below landing minimums.
- [NTSB SEA99TA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99TA051.md): I.C.A. Brasov IS-28B2 · North Plains, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Apr 14, 1999 · N843 · Substantial damage
  > The second pilot did not maintain clearance from power lines. The pilot-in-command did not adequately supervise the second pilot, and the second pilot's diverted attention and lack of familiarity with the geographic area were factors.
- [NTSB MIA99FA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99FA126.md): Beech E-55 · Lakeland, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1999 · N44LE · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot of the other aircraft to maintain a visual lookout and visual separation while on approach for landing. This resulted in a midair collision with another airplane and subsequent in-flight collision with the runway.
- [NTSB SEA99LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA049.md): Cessna 172N · Puyallup, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1999 · N75778 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB FTW99LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA115.md): Davis/Cleaver Renegade 2 · Port Allen, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1999 · N2186B · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI99LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA123.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Flint, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1999 · N6454R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor associated with the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL99LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA069.md): Beech 58 · Nashville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1999 · N80UL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inflight decision to land on a runway with a strong cross wind, rather then on a runway into the wind. A factor was the strong cross wind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC99LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA044.md): Luscombe 8A · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1999 · N39091 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point on the runway. Factors in the accident were snow showers and snow-covered terrain.
- [NTSB ATL99LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA062.md): Cessna 210 · Opa Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1999 · N93111 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX99LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA134.md): Cessna 172RG · Moorpark, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1999 · N9451D · Substantial damage
  > The failure and separation of the number two cylinder for undetermined reasons. A factor was the soft terrain at the forced landing site.
- [NTSB SEA99LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA044.md): Cessna T210L · Port Angeles, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1999 · N93377 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision which resulted in a loss of power due to a contaminated fuel system. Factors include unsuitable terrain and the fence.
- [NTSB LAX99FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA128.md): Ercoupe 415E · Kingman, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1999 · N94818 · Destroyed
  > The in-flight loss of airplane control due to rear wing spar attachment fitting failure. The failure resulted from severe corrosion that was undetected during performance of an inspection specified by an airworthiness directive. The airworthiness directive…
- [NTSB IAD99FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99FA034.md): Beech BE-76 · Dravosburg, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1999 · N6638C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to accurately calculate fuel required for the flight, and his decision not to divert for fuel prior to his intended destination. A factor in the accident was the pilot's over confidence in his ability to operate the airplane with minimal…
- [NTSB LAX99LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA116.md): Bell 206B · Delhi, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1999 · N901CA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance while landing in proximity to high vegetation, which resulted in the inadvertent contact of the spray boom to the trees.
- [NTSB SEA99LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA040.md): Piper PA-12 · Salem, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1999 · N4328X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's misjudgment of distance/altitude on final approach, and overload of the left main landing gear. A factor was the embankment at the end of the landing strip.
- [NTSB CHI99FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA102.md): Douglas DC-9-15F · Kansas City, MO · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1999 · N195US · Substantial damage
  > ingestion of birds into both engines, resulting in foreign object damage and the subsequent partial power loss to both engines. A factor relating to this accident was the dark night.
- [NTSB FTW99LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA091.md): Cessna 172D · Homer, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1999 · N2645U · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, as a result of fuel moving away from the fuel supply outlets. Factors were the low fuel level and the turbulence.
- [NTSB FTW99LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA089.md): Cessna 182C · Conway, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1999 · N8645T · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Factors were the weather condition conducive to the formation of carburetor ice and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC99LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA030.md): Interstate S-1B1 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1999 · N48027 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation resulting from the pilot not understanding the fuel system procedures, and selecting the improper fuel selector position.
- [NTSB DEN99LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA045.md): Cessna 185 · Durango, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1999 · N9823X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and inadvertently allowing the airplane to ground loop. Factors were gusty crosswind conditions, pertinent crosswind information not made available by the manufacturer, and FAA's inadequate certification and…
- [NTSB CHI99LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA099.md): Calkins Kitfox 5 · Waunakee, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1999 · N394GL · Destroyed
  > the fracture of the trim actuator.
- [NTSB IAD99LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA031.md): Gulfstream American AA-5B · Sanford, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1999 · N4524Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot mismanaged his fuel supply which led to fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI99LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA095.md): Beech C23 · Kansas City, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1999 · N6014F · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector. Factors to the accident were the transmission wires, the building, and the flood levy wall.
- [NTSB CHI99FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA094.md): Cessna 172C · Grenola, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 1999 · N1831Y · Destroyed
  > loss of control in flight due to incapacitation.
- [NTSB NYC99IA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99IA062.md): Airbus Industrie A-320-231 · Columbus, OH · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1999 · N628AW · Minor damage
  > a failure of the external o-rings in the nose landing gear steering module.
- [NTSB LAX99LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA099.md): Cessna 172N · Fort Ord, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1999 · N7374D · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's becoming lost and disoriented during multiple attempts at completing an ILS approach.
- [NTSB LAX99LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA095.md): Beech 95 · Henderson, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1999 · N1176 · Substantial damage
  > a loss of power in one engine due to the student pilot inadvertently selecting the off position on one fuel selector valve while accomplishing the prelanding checklist. The instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight was also causal.
- [NTSB ANC99FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99FA028.md): Beech 1900C · Saint Mary'S, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1999 · N31240 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's descent below the minimum descent altitude on the instrument approach. Factors were pilot fatigue resulting from the pilot's rest period being interrupted by scheduling discussions and the night weather conditions of low ceilings and whiteout.
- [NTSB NYC99FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA060.md): Cessna 170A · Leominster, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1999 · N1460D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper altitude during the approach.
- [NTSB CHI99LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA085.md): Beech 1900D · Milwaukee, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 1999 · N148SK · Substantial damage
  > the in-flight collision with a bird.
- [NTSB MIA99FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99FA075.md): Cessna 210J · Naples, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1999 · N6174F · Destroyed
  > In-flight collision with water while on base turn to final at night for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX99FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA091.md): Cessna 150J · Mariposa, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1999 · N50878 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's premature descent into terrain during a dark nighttime approach. Also causal was his physiological impairment due to alcohol. A contributing factor was his psychological condition.
- [NTSB FTW99LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA076.md): Bell 206-B3 · Sabine Pass, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1999 · N907CA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions and subsequent spatial disorientation. Factors were the dark night conditions, the fog, and the pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing prior to the flight.
- [NTSB FTW99LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA077.md): Bell 206L-3 · West Delta 105b · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1999 · N6603X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the oil platform's windsock on final approach to landing.
- [NTSB ATL99FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99FA046.md): Aero Commander 560A · Belleview, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 1999 · N919VC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning of the fuel required for the flight that resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent total loss of engine power to both engines.
- [NTSB FTW99FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA074.md): Beech 95-B55 · Pearcy, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 1999 · N260LH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the minimum descent altitude during the instrument approach. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to follow the instrument approach procedure, trees, mountainous terrain, low ceilings and foggy weather conditions.
- [NTSB CHI99LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA073.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Rockford, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 1999 · N181JW · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain flying speed and ground clearance while on a night circling approach. Factors were existing icing conditions and the airframe and windshield icing.
- [NTSB CHI99FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA075.md): Beech BE-55 · Elkhart, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1999 · N40HC · Destroyed
  > the pilot failed to maintain a proper glidepath and obstacle clearance. Factors were the fog and dark night.
- [NTSB CHI99FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA072.md): Beech 95-C55 · Pellston, MI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1999 · N4920M · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude/clearance on the approach and his flight into known icing conditions. Factors relating to this accident were the pilot flying with known equipment deficiencies, the pilot's physical impairment (alcohol), the…
- [NTSB MIA99LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA066.md): Schleicher ASW27 · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 1999 · N387T · Minor damage
  > an in-flight collision with wires.
- [NTSB SEA99LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA030.md): Cessna 175 · Moses Lake, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1999 · N9326B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB ATL99FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99FA044.md): Beech 300 · Cullman, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1999 · N780BF · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to adhere to the missed approach procedure resulting in a collision with terrain. Contributing factors were fog and the rotorcraft rated pilot's lack of fixed wing certification/experience.
- [NTSB LAX99LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA073.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Arlington, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 1999 · N4129S · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of his student and his failure to initiate timely remedial action. Contributing factors were the student's failure to maintain the proper glidepath under the existing downdraft condition, the flight instructor's…
- [NTSB FTW99LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA066.md): Cessna 150H · Conway, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 1999 · N23303 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice during the approach to land. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC99FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99FA021.md): Cessna 207 · Quinhagak, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 1999 · N6312H · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to fracture of the engine crankshaft, and the manufacturer's improper manufacturing procedure during engine assembly. Factors associated with the accident were the manufacturer's inadequate quality control standards, trees, and…
- [NTSB SEA99FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99FA028.md): Pacific Aviation Composites LC 40-550FG · Portland, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 1999 · N141LC · Destroyed
  > Aircraft control was not maintained and the pilot's lack of total experience in type operation. Weather conditions reported ceilings below approach/landing minimums and a dark night condition were factors.
- [NTSB FTW99LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA065.md): Cessna 150M · Madisonville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 1999 · N66464 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as result of the pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.

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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
WITH phase_names(main, name) AS (VALUES (100, 'Prior to flight'), (150, 'Standing'), (200, 'Pushback/towing'), (250, 'Taxi'), (300, 'Takeoff'), (350, 'Initial climb'), (400, 'Enroute'), (450, 'Maneuvering'), (500, 'Approach'), (550, 'Landing'), (600, 'Emergency descent'), (650, 'Uncontrolled descent'), (700, 'Post-impact'), (750, 'After landing'), (800, 'Other'), (990, 'Unknown')),
  crosswalk(code, main, name) AS (VALUES (500, 150, 'Standing'), (501, 150, 'Standing - pre-flight'), (502, 150, 'Standing - starting engine(s)'), (503, 150, 'Standing - engine(s) operating'), (504, 150, 'Standing - engine(s) not operating'), (505, 150, 'Standing - idling rotors'), (510, 250, 'Taxi'), (511, 200, 'Taxi - pushback/tow'), (512, 250, 'Taxi - to takeoff'), (513, 250, 'Taxi - from landing'), (514, 250, 'Taxi - aerial'), (520, 300, 'Takeoff'), (521, 300, 'Takeoff - roll/run'), (522, 350, 'Takeoff - initial climb'), (523, 300, 'Takeoff - aborted'), (530, 400, 'Climb'), (531, 400, 'Climb - to cruise'), (540, 400, 'Cruise'), (541, 400, 'Cruise - normal'), (542, 400, 'Maneuvering - holding (IFR)'), (550, 400, 'Descent'), (551, 400, 'Descent - normal'), (552, 600, 'Descent - emergency'), (553, 650, 'Descent - uncontrolled'), (560, 500, 'Approach'), (561, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - downwind'), (562, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - base turn'), (563, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - base leg/base to final'), (564, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - final approach'), (565, 500, 'Go-around (VFR)'), (566, 500, 'Approach - IAF to FAF/outer marker (IFR)'), (567, 500, 'Approach - FAF/outer marker to threshold (IFR)'), (568, 500, 'Circling (IFR)'), (569, 500, 'Missed approach (IFR)'), (570, 550, 'Landing'), (571, 550, 'Landing - flare/touchdown'), (572, 550, 'Landing - roll'), (573, 550, 'Landing - aborted'), (574, 550, 'Emergency landing'), (575, 550, 'Emergency landing after takeoff'), (576, 600, 'Emergency descent/landing'), (580, 450, 'Maneuvering'), (581, 450, 'Maneuvering - aerial application'), (582, 450, 'Maneuvering - turn to reverse direction'), (583, 450, 'Maneuvering - turn to landing area (emergency)'), (590, 450, 'Hover'), (591, 450, 'Hover - in ground effect'), (592, 450, 'Hover - out of ground effect'), (600, 800, 'Other'), (610, 990, 'Unknown')),
  current_codes AS (
    SELECT e.case_mkey, TRY_CAST(e."tier1Number" AS INTEGER) AS code,
      row_number() OVER (PARTITION BY e.case_mkey ORDER BY coalesce(e."isDefiningEvent", false) DESC, e.position) AS n
    FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e
    WHERE e.aircrafts_position = 1 AND e."tier1Number" GLOB '[1-9][0-9]*'
      AND (e."isDefiningEvent" OR e.case_mkey IN (SELECT "mKey" FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' WHERE "isPre1982"))
  ),
  phases AS (
    SELECT case_mkey, 'current' AS scheme, code, CASE WHEN code >= 990 THEN 990 ELSE code // 50 * 50 END AS main
    FROM current_codes WHERE n = 1
    UNION ALL
    SELECT o.case_mkey, 'older', o."phaseOfFlightCode", w.main
    FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o JOIN crosswalk w ON w.code = o."phaseOfFlightCode"
    WHERE o.aircrafts_position = 1 AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o.case_mkey NOT IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM current_codes)
  ),
  case_phases AS (
    SELECT p.*, c."eventDate", c."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal' AS fatal, a.aircraft_model_code
    FROM phases p JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = p.case_mkey
    LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = p.case_mkey AND a.position = 1
    WHERE c."eventDate" >= DATE '1962-01-01' AND p.main IN (SELECT main FROM phase_names)
  )
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 case_mkey FROM case_phases WHERE main = 500)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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