# 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 NYC95LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA189.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Erwinna, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1995 · N5750S · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's inadequate supervision during the final approach which resulted in the student flying a low approach and a subsequent collision with the trees. A factor relating to the accident was the student pilot's failure to maintain a proper…
- [NTSB LAX95LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA293.md): Pitts S-2B · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1995 · N540RJ · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate supervision by the instructor pilot by allowing the trainee to initiate a late go-around from a simulated forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX95LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA291.md): Kinner Sportster K · Los Banos, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1995 · N100AA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain minimum control airspeed resulting in a stall, and not maintaining proper altitude on final approach. Contributing to the accident was the unfavorable wind condition.
- [NTSB CHI95LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA277.md): Piper J3C-65 · New Prague, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1995 · N70369 · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed to permit control of the aircraft and to prevent an inadvertent stall. Contributing factors include gusty wind conditions and turbulence.
- [NTSB CHI95LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA273.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Wheeling, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1995 · N43847 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's abrupt raising of the flaps during the attempted go-around and the resulting stall.
- [NTSB MIA95LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA201.md): Cessna 150L · Opa Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1995 · N19561 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper use of flaps during an attempted go-around.
- [NTSB LAX95LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA286.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Overgaard, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1995 · N14361 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of the mixture controls, failure to maintain a proper glidepath, failure to maintain an adequate approach airspeed, and failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB ANC95LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA132.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1995 · N144Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's abrupt (improper) use of the throttle.
- [NTSB SEA95LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA173.md): Cessna TU206F · Ennis, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1995 · N777FN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's inaccurate weather evaluation and continued flight into adverse weather. The microburst was a factor.
- [NTSB ATL95LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA160.md): Bell UH-1H · Montgomery, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1995 · N794CF · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees.
- [NTSB NYC95LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA182.md): Balloon Works Firefly 7 · Owego, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1995 · N3716G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of weather conditions which resulted in an encounter with a downdraft, inflight loss of control, and a collision with a vehicle.
- [NTSB FTW95LA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA331.md): Grumman G-164A · St.Francisville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1995 · N732Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the obstruction on short final. A factor was the low visibility.
- [NTSB CHI95LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA261.md): Cessna 140 · Mecosta, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1995 · N74PB · Substantial damage
  > the student's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, and the pilot-in-command's (CFI) inadequate remedial action.
- [NTSB LAX95LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA278.md): Fox Peregrine PJ-2 · Minden, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1995 · N62PJ · Destroyed
  > a failure of the wing flap control system due to inadequate design, which led to an asymmetrical flap deployment during a critical flight condition and in-flight loss of control. A related factor was the lack of a split-flaps warning system.
- [NTSB FTW95LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA328.md): Grumman G-164A · Searcy, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1995 · N526Y · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent stall as a result of the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the approach.
- [NTSB SEA95LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA169.md): Cessna 172C · Red Lodge, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1995 · N1364Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and selection of unsuitable terrain for landing were factors.
- [NTSB NYC95LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA180.md): Wright JUNGSTER-I · Mansfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1995 · N26241 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent uncontrolled descent and collision with the terrain.
- [NTSB LAX95LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA275.md): Beech P35 · Elko, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1995 · N9599Y · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed in a turn during high wind conditions while executing a go-around at a low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and an uncontrolled descent into the ground.
- [NTSB FTW95LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA317.md): Grumman G-164A · Mccrory, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1995 · N6636Q · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a cracked cylinder. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC95LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA115.md): Bell 206B · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1995 · N85CA · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent restriction of the anti-torque pedal by the pilot's foot, while the pilot (an incomplete paraplegic) was attempting to land.
- [NTSB ANC95LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA114.md): Piper PA-18 · Tyonek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1995 · N8792D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed.
- [NTSB SEA95LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA162.md): Cessna 210 · Cody, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1995 · N9492T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel which resulted in a loss of power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB NYC95IA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95IA178.md): British Aerospace RJ-70 · New York, NY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1995 · N833BE · No damage
  > the aileron interconnect became uncoupled, when an abrupt and/or large aileron movement was made in response to a wake turbulence encounter, while on a VOR approach with the autopilot engaged. A factor relating to the incident was: inadequate in-flight…
- [NTSB CHI95LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA235.md): Cessna 172 · Springfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1995 · N55212 · Substantial damage
  > improper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot, and his continued flight into adverse weather conditions, which resulted in an uncontrolled altitude deviation and collision with terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions.
- [NTSB NYC95LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA171.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Avoca, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1995 · N1613P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's poor inflight decision and improper fuel management resulting in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing over rocky terrain.
- [NTSB ATL95LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA141.md): Wheeler Fisher Classic · Marietta, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1995 · N942RW · Substantial damage
  > improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power; and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, while turning to make a forced landing, which resulted in a stall and impact with the terrain.
- [NTSB FTW95FA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA306.md): Mooney M20J · Crawford, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1995 · N700CF · Destroyed
  > pilot incapacitation due to preexisting medical condition.
- [NTSB NYC95FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA162.md): Cessna 140 · Danielsville, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1995 · N72546 · Destroyed
  > The flight crew's improper in-flight planning/decision, and failure to maintain adequate clearance (or altitude) from mountainous terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, fog, low clouds, and the high terrain.
- [NTSB SEA95LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA150.md): Cessna 170B · Afton, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1995 · N3165B · Substantial damage
  > Directional control was not maintained. Factors to the accident were: inadequate remedial action and a stall not identified.
- [NTSB FTW95LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA299.md): Slingsby T-51 · Odessa, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1995 · N88966 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed required for flight, resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin at low altitude. A factor was the windshear.
- [NTSB FTW95LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA298.md): Bradley Dragonfly · Silver City, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1995 · N826DB · Substantial damage
  > Pilot incapacitation due to a heart attack.
- [NTSB FTW95FA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA300.md): Beech C35 · Plano, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1995 · N1997D · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to the improper position of the fuel selector, and failure the pilot to follow emergency procedures.
- [NTSB NYC95LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA161.md): Cessna 305A · Warren, VT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1995 · N5204G · Destroyed
  > a failed elevator cable which resulted in an inflight loss of control and uncontrolled contact with trees.
- [NTSB MIA95LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA182.md): Schweizer G-164B · Goodman, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1995 · N76LS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain flying airspeed which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB MIA95FA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA183.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Hilton Head Isl, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1995 · N38188 · Destroyed
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the emergency landing. A factor in the accident was the pilot's extension of the downwind leg which prevented landing on the intended runway following loss of engine…
- [NTSB FTW95LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA295.md): Cessna 172L · Porter, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1995 · N3967Q · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's misjudgment of distance and speed resulting in overshooting the landing.
- [NTSB FTW95LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA292.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Van Buren, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1995 · N9869K · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's misjudgment of distance and speed during the precautionary landing resulting in an overshoot.
- [NTSB FTW95FA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA294.md): Cessna 310D · Alamosa, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1995 · N6976T · Destroyed
  > Total loss of power in both engines due to flooding after the pilot had placed both fuel pump switches in the high boost position and moved the mixture controls to the full rich position. A factor related to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for…
- [NTSB SEA95LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA148.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Mccall, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1995 · N82555 · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in his failure (or inability) to remain clear of terrain after initiating a go-around. Factors relating to the accident were: the unfavorable terrain and wind conditions (including downdrafts).
- [NTSB NYC95LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA152.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Minersville, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1995 · N15157 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's improper go-around procedure, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush into trees.
- [NTSB LAX95LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA245.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1995 · N243CV · Substantial damage
  > fuel starvation resulting from the failure of the pilot to properly configure the fuel selector to a tank containing fuel during the landing approach.
- [NTSB NYC95LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA145.md): Mooney M-20C · Monogahela, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1995 · N2763W · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilots of the monney M20C, N2763W, and the Piper PA-28, N7416R, to see and avoid each other.
- [NTSB NYC95LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA144.md): Koval Quickie II · Akron, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1995 · N4372V · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper maneuver during the turn to final approach, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin, and collision with the terrain. Factors in this accident were the pilot's lack of experience in this make and model, and his lack of recent…
- [NTSB MIA95LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA177.md): Cessna 152 · Boca Raton, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1995 · N95633 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during a go-around from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CHI95LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA213.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Culver, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1995 · N632FL · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, while performing a go-around. A factor relating to the accident was: the proximity of trees beside the runway.
- [NTSB ATL95FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA128.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Raleigh, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1995 · N15743 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to follow proper IFR procedures by descending below the decision height. Factors relating to the accident were the weather conditions and the dark night.
- [NTSB SEA95LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA139.md): Hughes 369HS · Orting, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1995 · N9196F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid the cable.
- [NTSB ATL95LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA130.md): Cessna 150L · Holly Ridge, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1995 · N28445 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot diverted his attention and failed to maintain clearance from obstacles.
- [NTSB ATL95LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA125.md): Luscombe 8A/E · Williamson, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1995 · N2853K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to compensate for wind conditions which resulted in a failure to maintain control of the aircraft when a windshear was encountered.
- [NTSB SEA95LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA131.md): Cessna 172F · Homedale, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1995 · N4298C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged distance and altitude during the approach. The downdraft was a factor.

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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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