# 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 LAX93LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA012.md): Gilbert SX300 · Rosamond, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1992 · N330RJ · Destroyed
  > The pilots inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering which led to an inadvertent stall spin.
- [NTSB ATL93FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93FA008.md): Cessna 310K · East Point, GA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1992 · N111JC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply which resulted in fuel stravation of both engines.
- [NTSB SEA93LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA007.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1992 · N24563 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning/preparation. Factors to the accident were: fuel exhaustion and inadequate fuel consumption calculations.
- [NTSB NYC93LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA016.md): Enstrom F-28A · Kitts Hill, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1992 · N249Q · Substantial damage
  > A hard landing due to improper use of the collective, following a wire strike due to inadequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB ANC93IA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93IA007.md): Boeing 737-200 · Anchorage, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1992 · N673MA · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > Improper ATC clearance instructions by the approach controller, resulting in a failure to insure safe separation between an airplane in visual conditions with an airplane in instrument meteorological conditions on converging courses. A factor which…
- [NTSB NYC93LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA018.md): Franklin-Sullivan Technologies FS 1 · Littletown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1992 · N4246R · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate altitude due to an improperly planned approach which resulted in a tree strike on final approach.
- [NTSB ANC93LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA005.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Nightmute, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1992 · N76RL · Substantial damage
  > Pilot did not attain proper touchdown point while landing on a raised gravel runway.
- [NTSB SEA93LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA004.md): Carlson Midget Mustang · Baker, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1992 · N111C · Destroyed
  > An inadvertent stall/spin by the pilot in command. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot in command's lack of recent experience.
- [NTSB MIA93LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA203.md): Piper PA-28-161 · St Augustine, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1992 · N8258A · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the instructor pilot (CFI) to assure adequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors related to the accident were: the crosswind and turbulent weather conditions.
- [NTSB NYC93LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA003.md): Cessna 172 · Marengo, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1992 · N3980F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout due to sunglare, which resulted in a tree strike on final approach.
- [NTSB NYC93LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA007.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Heathsville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1992 · N2434B · Substantial damage
  > The improper inflight planning and decision by the student pilot resulting in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB NYC93LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA002.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Akron, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1992 · N9242K · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to compensate for adverse winds and wind shear. A factor related to the accident was the adverse wind conditions.
- [NTSB ATL93LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA002.md): Beech E-55 · Chattanooga, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1992 · N10BS · Substantial damage
  > The failure of an unknown person to follow proper procedures/directives by operating a radio-controlled model plane in airport traffic pattern airspace.
- [NTSB LAX92LA409](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA409.md): Cessna 310D · Minden, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1992 · N6755T · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's and mechanic's inadequate inspection of the aircraft and the pilot's poor inflight decision by not returning to the departure airport after experiencing the initial engine loss of power on takeoff. Contributing to this accident was fuel starvation due…
- [NTSB FTW92LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA234.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Roswell, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1992 · N2372V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain the correct airspeed on final approach and allowed the aircraft to stall.
- [NTSB ANC92LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA182.md): Cessna 172 · Taylor Road, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1992 · N79046 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors contributing to the accident were the gusting crosswinds and the pilot's lack of total experience in this type operation.
- [NTSB SEA92LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA215.md): Cessna T210N · Helena, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1992 · N1911U · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion, the pilot in command's failure to refuel en route and the inability of the pilot in command to avoid the fence during the landing roll. Factors contributing to the accident were dark night conditions and the fence.
- [NTSB LAX92LA406](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA406.md): Cessna 150B · Show Low, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1992 · N1104Y · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the aircraft and his failure to refuel the aircraft prior to departure.
- [NTSB MIA92LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA191.md): Let L-13 · New Smyrna Bch, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1992 · N90861 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. The downdraft was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB LAX92LA408](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA408.md): Air Command · Eureka, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1992 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the unqualified non certificated pilot to maintain control of the gyrocopter. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB LAX92LA404](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA404.md): Lanceair 235 · Hollister, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1992 · N25EH · Destroyed
  > The pilot performing the final segment of a visual approach at too low of an altitude resulting in an inflight collision with a guy wire.
- [NTSB FTW92FA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92FA232.md): Cessna 310R · Idabel, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1992 · N616CA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's descent below the minimum descent altitude. Factors were the pilot's improper IFR procedure, low ceiling, and dark night conditions.
- [NTSB BFO92LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA150.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Bethel, ME · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1992 · N5867W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude to avoid the terrain. The dark night was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA92LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA217.md): Cessna 140 · Moab, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1992 · N2553N · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion resulting from inaccurate fuel consumption calculations by the pilot. A factor relating to the accident was the terrain condition (ditch) in the landing area.
- [NTSB CHI92LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA289.md): Learjet LR-60 · Hutchinson, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1992 · N602LJ · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate flight test methods by the manufacturer and the FAA which did not permit safe operating clearances.
- [NTSB CHI92FA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA290.md): Beech B55 · Joliet, IL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1992 · N557T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent wheels up landing.
- [NTSB SEA92LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA209.md): Anderson Vans RV-6 · Puyallup, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1992 · CFSJA · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to configure the acft for landing (lowering of flaps) and maintain airspeed above stall during final approach for landing.
- [NTSB MIA92LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA189.md): Cessna 210L · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1992 · N2013S · Substantial damage
  > Undetected chaffing and grounding of a wire to the nose landing gear squat switch which resulted in the landing gear being signalled at all times for gear up when electrical power was applied to the system. Contributing to the accident was the overheating of…
- [NTSB MIA92LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA188.md): Cessna 210L · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1992 · N777BK · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the right main landing gear actuator due to overstress for undetermined reasons which resulted in loss of all landing gear system hydraulic fluid which in turn resulted in the pilot being unable to extend and lock the landing gear.
- [NTSB MIA92LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA186.md): Taylor Prescott · Plant City, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1992 · N747P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain airspeed (vso) during a go around, resulting in a loss of control (stall), and subsequent on ground collision with a parked airplane.
- [NTSB CHI92LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA284.md): Cessna 150M · Joplin, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1992 · N9234U · Substantial damage
  > Poor preflight planning and preparation along with the pilot's failure to assure an adequate fuel supply to complete the flight. A factor related to the accident was the downdraft encountered.
- [NTSB BFO92IA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92IA145.md): Lockheed L1011-385 · Boston, MA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1992 · N786DL · Minor damage
  > Inadequate lubrication which caused stress corrosion cracking and the separation of the right wing number two flap vane.
- [NTSB FTW92GA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92GA227.md): Cessna T210L · Spring, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 19, 1992 · N732JF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot under instruction failure to follow the landing checklist and the instructor pilot's inadequate supervision. A factor was the overheated landing gear motor.
- [NTSB BFO92FA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA151.md): Cessna R182 · Edgartown, MA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1992 · N102SR · Destroyed
  > The pilots's lack of regard for the published decision height of the approach and his decision not to execute a missed approach. Factors contributing to the accident include the pilot's failure to attain the proper glidepath and descent rate during the…
- [NTSB ANC92LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA172.md): Piper PA-12-150 · Upper Yantarni, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1992 · N2577M · Substantial damage
  > Pilot in command inadvertant encounter with aerodynamic stall during low level approach turn. Factor affecting the accident was: the pilot's approach procedure/technique to fly VFR approach pattern at 50 feet AGL.
- [NTSB SEA92FA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92FA197.md): Cessna 170A · Lopez, WA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1992 · N9577A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall/spin. Factors include gusty, unfavorable, high velocity winds, and turbulence.
- [NTSB CHI92DCA04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCA04.md): Tinsman RV6 · Foristell, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 13, 1992 · N42JT · Substantial damage
  > The partial failure of the fuel injection system. Factors related to the accident are the pilot's insufficient altitude to reach the runway from the downwind leg, and the presence of transmission wires in the off airport landing site.
- [NTSB ANC92FA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92FA164.md): Mcdonnell Douglas 369D · Eagle, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1992 · N1096X · Destroyed
  > An inflight fatigue failure and separation of a main rotor blade, inadequate operator maintenance and inspection, and material defect.
- [NTSB ANC92LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA161.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Lime Village, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1992 · N3384Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command not maintaining control of the airplane. A factor in the accident was the wind gusts.
- [NTSB CHI92LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA270.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Petersburg, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1992 · N3743P · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate visual lookout by the pilot in command during final approach. A factor in the accident was the sunglare.
- [NTSB MIA92LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA175.md): Cessna 150H · Hollywood, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1992 · N6664S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to refuel the airplane which resulted in a total loss of engine power in flight due to fuel exhaustion, subsequent forced landing, and on ground collision with a tree on landing roll out.
- [NTSB CHI92LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA281.md): Cessna 172RG · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1992 · N9578B · Substantial damage
  > Main landing gear collapse as a result of the failure of a landing gear hydraulic pump seal.
- [NTSB BFO92LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA123.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Windham, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1992 · N3751R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper IFR operation. Contributing was the pilot's instrument flight inexperience.
- [NTSB BFO92FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA125.md): Piper PA-60-602P · Georgetown, DE · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1992 · N3647T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, while circling to land, resulting in an inadvertent stall. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's excessive maneuvering of the airplane and his insufficient altitude for recovery from the stall.
- [NTSB CHI92LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA263.md): Cessna 402B · Almont, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1992 · N7882Q · Substantial damage
  > Excessive fuel system pump pressure and corresponding excessive fuel pressure and the pilot not maintaining the best single engine climb speed.
- [NTSB LAX92FA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA374.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Concord, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1992 · N4305Y · Destroyed
  > The following Probable Cause was modified on April18, 2007, as a result of new information provided to the NTSB. The improper installation of the 1.75 inch od plug in the crankshaft by unknown maintenance personnel which resulted in an inadvertent feathering…
- [NTSB MIA92FA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92FA173.md): Beech BE-A23-19 · Picayune, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1992 · N2377W · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot in command to place the fuel selector on the fullest tank, resulting in an engine failure due to fuel starvation over unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB FTW92DQG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DQG02.md): Woodstock AIR Command 532 · Dumas, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 29, 1992 · N700TB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. A factor was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB CHI92LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA259.md): Mooney 20F · Lacon, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1992 · N3486N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to recognize that the runway he selected for landing was closed. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's anxiety following the near-collision, and his limited ability to detect the orange-colored marking.
- [NTSB LAX92FA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA367.md): Cessna 182Q · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1992 · N96829 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other. Contributing to the accident was the azimuth of the setting sun and the Cessna 182 pilots non standard flight pattern.

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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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