# 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 FTW92LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA177.md): Cessna 150E · Grove, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1992 · N3562J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain aircraft contyrol. A factor was turbulence.
- [NTSB CHI92FA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA201.md): Cessna 172N · St Paul, MN · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1992 · N6376F · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Inadequate visual lookout by the pilots of both airplanes, which resulted in their failure to see-and-avoid conflicting traffic, and failure of the relieving controllers to use the radar display to identify and sequence an airplane entering the pattern.…
- [NTSB LAX92LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA281.md): Cessna 172K · Agua Caliente, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1992 · N78669 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate approach airspeed and an inadvertent stall/mush condition which resulted in a collision with the ground short of the runway. A factor in the accident was the pilots lack of total experience in type of aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI92LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA197.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Manchester, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1992 · N2524H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper inflight planning/decisions, failure to make a precautionary landing when he realized he was too low to reach the airport, and attempting to stretch his glidepath to reach the runway.
- [NTSB ATL92LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA135.md): Cessna 182 · Kennesaw, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1992 · N5544B · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate preflight planning by the pilot which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. A factor was the soft terrain at the forced landing site.
- [NTSB NYC92LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA136.md): Beech N35 · Middletown, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1992 · N1211Z · Substantial damage
  > Improper altitude control by the pilot which resulted in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB LAX92LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA266.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Coalinga, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1992 · N4065R · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain the proper glide path during the night VFR approach which resulted in a landing undershoot and a subsequent collision with the raised asphalt lip of the runway edge.
- [NTSB DEN92LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA066.md): Piper PA-18A · Glade Park, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1992 · N1874A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot delayed initiation of the go around. A factor was: high density altitude.
- [NTSB SEA92LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA139.md): Harriman N-3 Ultra PUP · Arlington, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1992 · N30843 · Destroyed
  > The partial loss of engine power, cause undetermined.
- [NTSB CHI92LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA192.md): Cessna 177 · Erie, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1992 · N3195T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath.
- [NTSB ANC92IA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92IA100.md): Fairchild SA227-AC · Dillingham, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1992 · N620PA · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain a visual lookout. Factors were the drizzle and fog and the impossibility of updating the recorded weather information by ATC personnel.
- [NTSB SEA92LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA132.md): Cessna 210D · Burley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1992 · N3739Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout. Factors include FAA NOTAMS not being obtained, flight service station services not being used, and an object (temporary barrier) on the runway.
- [NTSB NYC92LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA126.md): Schweizer 1-26E · Waynesboro, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1992 · N2781H · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall while on approach. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's lack of experience, an improperly planned approach, and the gusty winds.
- [NTSB NYC92FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92FA123.md): MBB BK-117 · Middletown, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1992 · N117HH · Destroyed
  > A wire strike after the pilot made a decision to continue the approach into an area of hazards. Factors related to the accident were the failure of the pilot and the hospital communicator to request all available information about the landing area and…
- [NTSB ATL92LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA128.md): Boeing D75N1 · Stockbridge, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1992 · N53232 · Substantial damage
  > The improper compensation for the downwind condition by the pilot in command. A factor in the accident was the improper in flight planning to attempt a downwind landing on the short runway with rising terrain by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB NYC92LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA122.md): Victor E. Nigro KR-2 · Lebanon, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1992 · N21144 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent to the ground. Factor related to the accident were the pilot's lack of expereince in the type of airplane and the partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB FTW92FA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92FA165.md): Piper J3C-65 · Addison, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1992 · N3128M · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the left elevator assembly due to corrosion.
- [NTSB ATL92LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA127.md): Boeing A75N1 · Dunn, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1992 · N55464 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequare visual lookout to see and avoid the 8 foot high pole adjacent to the landing strip.
- [NTSB SEA92LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA128.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1992 · CGRJA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow procedures. A factor to the accident was: diverted attention.
- [NTSB FTW92FA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92FA163.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Bethany, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1992 · N7419J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control which resulted in an inadvertent stall. The gusty wind was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI92FA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA183.md): Piper PA-28-180D · Troy, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1992 · N429HD · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane.
- [NTSB NYC92FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92FA118.md): Beech BE-200 · New Castle, DE · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1992 · N32HG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper execution of an emergency procedure, after an engine failure, which resulted in a loss of airspeed and subsequent stall at an altitude too low for recovery. A factor related to the accident was the fatigue failure of a compressor turbine…
- [NTSB ANC92LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA091.md): Aeronca 15AC · Memory Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1992 · N1480H · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion. Factors include inadequate preflight planning, lack of familiarity with the aircraft, and unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB NYC92LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA113.md): Champion 7KCAB · Hadley, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1992 · N5220X · Substantial damage
  > A power loss of undetermined origin while operating over unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB MIA92LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA138.md): Piper PA-12 · Bradenton, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1992 · N7979H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel.
- [NTSB LAX92LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA244.md): Cessna 172 · Blythe, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1992 · N8014L · Substantial damage
  > The improper engine overhaul performed by the mechanic. Factors relating to this accident were the intake and exhaust valve leaks and the soft terrain.
- [NTSB CHI92LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA184.md): Cessna 150L · Evansville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1992 · N21906 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgement of fuel supply.
- [NTSB CHI92FA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA169.md): Mooney M20J · Bloomington, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1992 · N302FW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the turn from base leg to final approach.
- [NTSB FTW92IA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92IA158.md): Piper PA-31T · Addison, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1992 · N182TC · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command of the PA-38, N2603B, to follow ATC instructions.
- [NTSB ATL92LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA120.md): Glaser-Dirks DG 300 · Arabi, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1992 · N433TT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout when he failed to see and avoid obstacles. Factors were the loss of thermal lift and the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB NYC92FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92FA103.md): Cessna 180G · Reynoldsville, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1992 · N4731U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel resulting in fuel exhaustion and subsequent forced landing in trees.
- [NTSB LAX92LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA239.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Chino, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1992 · N31961 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The pilot's misjuding the flare was a factor.
- [NTSB ATL92MA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92MA118.md): Beech C99 · Anniston, AL · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Jun 8, 1992 · N118GP · Destroyed
  > The failure of senior management of gp express to provide adequate training and operational support for the startup of the southern operation, which resulted in the assignment of an inadequately prepared captain with a relatively inexperienced first officer…
- [NTSB SEA92LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA120.md): Beech V35B · Panguitch, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1992 · N9035V · Substantial damage
  > Shorting of the grounding wire (p lead) to the magnetos followed by overloading of the nose wheel strut. A factor contributing to the accident was: rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB MIA92MA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92MA131.md): CASA 212 · Mayaguez, PR · Accident · 5 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1992 · N355CA · Destroyed
  > The failure of the beta blocking device for undetermined reason(s), and the second-pilot's inadvertent activation of the power lever, or levers, aft of the flight idle position and into the beta range, resulting in a loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB FTW92LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA170.md): Cessna 182D · Beeville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1992 · N8979X · Substantial damage
  > Engine power loss for undetermined cause. A factor was the pilots' failure to lower flaps for the short field landing.
- [NTSB LAX92LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA230.md): Cessna 182 · Redding, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1992 · N8574T · Substantial damage
  > The internal failure of the airplane's throttle control cable.
- [NTSB NYC92DHA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92DHA03.md): Parrish, Paul SKY Bolt · Mehoopany, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 2, 1992 · N261P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently stalled and spun the airplane at too low an altitude to allow recovery. Contributing to the accident was an engine vibration caused by a broken number 3 exhaust valve. The exhaust valve caused extensive internal damage to the engine.
- [NTSB ATL92LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA110.md): Wicks Bobcat · White House, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1992 · N9CK · Destroyed
  > The pilot/owner's improper design change of the wing spar which resulted in the overload failure of the left wing. A factor was the pilot/owner's failure to perform a periodic inspection.
- [NTSB SEA92LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA117.md): Cessna 172L · Yakima, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1992 · N7583G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper descent rate and inadequate remedial action.
- [NTSB SEA92LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA112.md): Enstrom 280FX · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1992 · N86239 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's inadequate visual lookout. Factors contributing to the accident were: object (fence post) and windshield dirty (foggy)
- [NTSB MIA92FA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92FA127.md): Cessna 172-H · Clewiston, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 30, 1992 · N3793R · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command (student pilot) to maintain an airspeed above stall, and his inadvertent stall and spin.
- [NTSB BFO92LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA075.md): Mooney M20F · Johnstown, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1992 · N9541M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged altitude and distance which resulted in a landing undershood. Contributing to the accident was night conditions.
- [NTSB FTW92LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA140.md): Ardovino Mariucci CRI-CRI MC-12 · Arlington, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1992 · N71AM · Substantial damage
  > Total power loss caused by blocked carburetor screen and ignition points open beyond manufacturer's specification. A factor was inadequate annual inspection and ignition point maintenance adjustment not performed.
- [NTSB BFO92LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA074.md): Cessna 172N · St Francis, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1992 · N739GM · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. The wind condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB ANC92LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA081.md): Piper PA-12 · Port Bainbridge, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1992 · N3717M · Substantial damage
  > Carburetor ice and the pilot's failure to follow procedure. A factor relating to the accident was the rough/uneven terrain in the forced landing area.
- [NTSB CHI92LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA155.md): Cessna 172RG · Dekalb, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1992 · N6510V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining a proper glidepath to the landing runway.
- [NTSB CHI92DEX01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DEX01.md): James D. Bierly VARI-EZ · Jeffersonville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 20, 1992 · N64SJ · Substantial damage
  > A collapsed carburetor air intake duct. Factors related to the accident were soft, unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing.
- [NTSB BFO92LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA057.md): Cessna 210M · West Mifflin, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1992 · N1411P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation. Contributing to the accident was the unreliable fuel quantity gauges.
- [NTSB ANC92LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA071.md): Cessna 182B · Chitina, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1992 · N2669G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper alignment with the landing area. Contributing factors were the gusty wind and the trees.

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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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