# 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 SEA93LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA168.md): Cessna A150L · Ephrata, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1993 · N5958J · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Inadequate visual lookout by both pilots, resulting in their failure to see-and-avoid each other's aircraft. A factor related to the accident was: failure of the Grumman 164B pilot to adequately monitor the UNICOM frequency.
- [NTSB FTW93LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA223.md): Beech 35-33 · Guymon, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1993 · N864R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors were windshear and gusty crosswinds.
- [NTSB ATL93LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA138.md): Molino PIK-20 · Jonesville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1993 · N3WX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB DEN93LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA095.md): Cessna 182Q · Pagosa Springs, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1993 · CGLIL · Destroyed
  > The decision by the pilot in command to fly at an altitude insufficient for the surrounding terrain. Factors were: the pilot's attention being momentarily diverted and the airplane's climb performance being exceeded.
- [NTSB CHI93FA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA302.md): Rockwell 690-A · Norfolk, NE · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1993 · N707BP · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilots of the Rockwell 690-A, N707BP, and the Piper PA-28R, N33056, to see and avoid each other. A factor which contributed to the accident was the failure of both pilot's to follow recommended communication procedures contained in the…
- [NTSB CHI93LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA291.md): Beech A-36 · Houghton, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1993 · N4518S · Destroyed
  > the pilot-in-command not following instrument procedures by not using the correct altimeter setting as issued by Air Traffic Control.
- [NTSB CHI93LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA287.md): Cessna T210M · Neosho, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1993 · N761DD · Substantial damage
  > Is the pilot in command's failure to maintain proper clearance. Factors relating to this accident are the pilot in command's inadequate preflight preparation and the loss of total engine power as a result of fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB MIA93LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA165.md): Bellanca 17-31A · Columbus, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1993 · N39850 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper decision to turn the fuel selector off prematurely during his attempted landing.
- [NTSB LAX93FA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA300.md): Cessna 310H · Lancaster, CA · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1993 · N310HJ · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and his failure to maintain the minimum control airspeed which progressed to an inadverent stall/spin. Factors relating to this accident were fuel exhaustion and the pilot's lack of experience in the accident…
- [NTSB CHI93LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA284.md): Cessna 177RG · Columbus, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1993 · N1850Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot in command's failure to maintain proper clearance. A factor involved in this accident is the pilot in command's failure to maintain a proper glidepath.
- [NTSB MIA93FA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93FA163.md): Beech C23 · St Petersburg, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1993 · N60093 · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during the go-around, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airport, and his selection of the wrong runway.
- [NTSB LAX93LA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA363.md): Cessna 210A · Salinas, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1993 · N9520X · Substantial damage
  > An undetermined loss of engine power during the final approach phase of landing resulting in a collision with terrain during the forced landing.
- [NTSB BFO93FA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA138.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Clearfield, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1993 · N6697W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the go-around.
- [NTSB SEA93LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA158.md): Cessna 177 · Troutdale, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1993 · N30170 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor inflight decision, and fuel exhaustion. Factors include unfavorable winds, a dark night, and trees in the attempted landing area.
- [NTSB LAX93LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA298.md): Cessna 172 · Vacaville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1993 · N51409 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision by failing to allow enough time for the rotor wash to dissipate before attempting the approach. The wake turbulence (rotor wash) was a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB BFO93LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA136.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Pittsfield, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1993 · N9044J · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot of the PA-28, N9044J, to properly tune his radios, and his failure to see and avoid the PA-38, N91357.
- [NTSB LAX93LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA294.md): Cessna 150L · Hanford, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1993 · N7457G · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors related to this accident were the pilot's poorly planned approach, failure to maintain the proper glide path, delay in raising the flaps, and the improper use of the carburetor heat.
- [NTSB BFO93FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA128.md): Taylorcraft BC12-65 · Danbury, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1993 · N34009 · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB CHI93LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA259.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Vassar, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1993 · N2695Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind.
- [NTSB ATL93LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA128.md): Brown Glassair SH-2 · Timmonsville, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1993 · N412NV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel planning which resulted in the exhaustion of the fuel supply and the loss of engine power. A factor was the pilot's failure to comply with a manufacturer's service bulletin.
- [NTSB SEA93LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA157.md): Cessna 150L · Ontario, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1993 · N10050 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain proper clearance. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot in command's delayed go around.
- [NTSB LAX93LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA285.md): Schweizer 269C · Rialto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1993 · N9588F · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the flight instructor's improper flare during the autorotation which resulted in a tail boom strike.
- [NTSB LAX93LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA278.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Columbia, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1993 · N3837N · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX93FA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA274.md): Cessna T303 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1993 · N9667C · Destroyed
  > The pilot misjudging distance and altitude during a night approach. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's impairment due to fatigue exacerbated by alcohol consumption, the dark night, and the high density altitude and turbulent weather…
- [NTSB FTW93LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA204.md): Cessna 177B · Shawnee, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1993 · N18739 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel system exhaustion induced power loss for undetermined reasons. A factor was a lack of suitable terrain.
- [NTSB CHI93LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA243.md): Cessna 150 · Mount Morris, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1993 · N6097G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain adequate airspeed.
- [NTSB BFO93LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA108.md): Burkhart Grob Speed Astir II · Chester, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1993 · N164SS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate inflight planning and an in flight encounter with a downdraft while on final approach.
- [NTSB SEA93LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA147.md): Grumman AA-5 · Heber City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1993 · N1379R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and failure to maintain runway alignment during the go-around. The weather conditions were related factors.
- [NTSB SEA93LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA145.md): Bellanca 17-31ATC · Jackson Hole, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1993 · N127WZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an empty fuel tank, and fuel starvation. Factors include rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB LAX93LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA269.md): Cessna 152 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1993 · N714UW · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during a go-around maneuver, subsequent improper remedial actions and an inadvertent stall. A factor in this accident was the pilot's lack of total aeronautical experience.
- [NTSB FTW93LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA199.md): Maule MX-7-180 · Eufaula, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1993 · N4UM · Substantial damage
  > The pilots improper compensation for the wind conditions. A factor was the crosswind
- [NTSB CHI93LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA240.md): Cessna R172K · Rice, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1993 · N758KQ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain proper clearance.
- [NTSB NYC93LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA132.md): Piper PA-30 · Mitchellville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1993 · N7563Y · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain a proper glide path during the final approach, which resulted in the airplane striking a moving vehicle.
- [NTSB LAX93LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA266.md): Glenn BD-4 · Somerton, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1993 · N2849 · Substantial damage
  > The second pilot's misjudgement of altitude and distance from the runway which resulted in an undershoot, and the pilot-in-command's inadequate supervision in not taking timely corrective action. In addition, neither pilot had any experience in the airplane,…
- [NTSB CHI93LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA230.md): Burkhart Grob G103 · Ionia, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1993 · N4101M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain the proper glidepath.
- [NTSB ANC93LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA102.md): Cessna 150 · Nondalton, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1993 · N23224 · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate preflight preparation by the pilot-in-command. A factor in the accident was the encounter with unsuitable terrain during the emergency descent.
- [NTSB NYC93LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA130.md): Luscombe 8A · Beach City, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1993 · N71155 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his diverted attention which resulted in an inadvertent stall and inflight collision with the ground.
- [NTSB DEN93LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA071.md): Aeronca 7AC · Watkins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1993 · N2915E · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of power resulting from a blocked carburetor fuel filter. A factor was: soft terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC93LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA122.md): Smitrvich Starduster SA-300A · Millville, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1993 · N390BG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor was inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB LAX93LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA259.md): Raymond Long EZ · Groveland, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1993 · N16LZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path during final approach. A factor in the accident was sun glare in the pilot's line of vision.
- [NTSB CHI93LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA213.md): Cessna 150F · Birch Tree, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1993 · N8476G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB NYC93LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA112.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Kutztown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1993 · N6795Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath and execute a proper flare. Lack of familiarity is a contributing factor.
- [NTSB NYC93LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA111.md): Cessna 182 · Woodstock, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1993 · N6158B · Substantial damage
  > A complete loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX93LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA253.md): Cessna 152 · Tracy, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1993 · N6457L · Substantial damage
  > The failure of dual student to maintain an adequate airspeed during the go around initiation, and, the inadequate supervision of the flight by the instructor.
- [NTSB CHI93LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA207.md): Robert L. Kennedy Avid Flyer · White Pigeon, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1993 · N138RK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's inability to attain proper touch down point. The improperly adjusted idle setting which resulted in the loss of engine power was also a cause.
- [NTSB ATL93LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA110.md): Aerotek Zuni · Brownsboro, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1993 · N12ZW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude which resulted in the collision with trees short of the runway.
- [NTSB NYC93LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA108.md): Mooney M20J · New Haven, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1993 · N1157B · Substantial damage
  > The loss of airplane control as a result of the pilot encountering spatial disorientation. Factors in this accident were the low ambient light conditions and the lack of runway end identifier lights
- [NTSB NYC93LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA100.md): Cessna 152 · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1993 · N24938 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper inflight planning and decision resulting in fuel exhaustion, and the subsequent forced landing and collision with power lines.
- [NTSB MIA93LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA138.md): Cessna 152 · Sarasota, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1993 · N215JA · Substantial damage
  > Pilot in command's failure to ensure the aircraft contained enough fuel to complete the flight resulting in the engine failing due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB LAX93FA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA241.md): Lancair 320 · Chino, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1993 · N69WD · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Inadequate visual lookout by the pilot of the Lancair 320, N69WD, that precluded him from recognizing a collision hazard and taking action to avoid a midair collision with the Cessna 152, N80203. In addition, the local controller failed to advise the pilot of…

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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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