# 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 ANC92LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA068.md): Cessna 180 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1992 · N2940C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat which resulted in loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.
- [NTSB LAX92FA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA201.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Camarillo, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 6, 1992 · N8408V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to follow the published instrument missed approach procedure, and his failure to initiate a timely climb after being given a low altitude alert. Factors contributing to the accident were: the controller's failure to take positive action…
- [NTSB ATL92LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA095.md): Cessna 180B · Jacksonville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 1992 · N5127E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure an adequate supply of fuel for the planned flight; which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the high vegetation in the forced landing field.
- [NTSB MIA92LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA122.md): Let L-13 · Boynton Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1992 · N99946 · Substantial damage
  > Premature extension of the spoilers by the pilot during approach to land. Contributing to the accident was his lack of total experience in the type of aircraft and in-flight encounter with a downdraft.
- [NTSB LAX92LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA197.md): Cessna T210L · Shelter Cove, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1992 · N5468V · Substantial damage
  > The complete loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW92LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA125.md): Shewmaker BD5 · Castroville, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1992 · N68DS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the flare. Factors were the engagement of the propeller feathering system and the pilot's total lack of experience in type aircraft and the slipped propeller pitch change system.
- [NTSB FTW92LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA124.md): Cessna 172M · Canton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1992 · N9623V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and directional control during the attempted go around following an encounter with adverse wind conditions on approach.
- [NTSB ATL92LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA093.md): Schreder RS-15 · Benton, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1992 · N17TM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged approach to the open field, which resulted in the forced landing on the obstacle lined road.
- [NTSB BFO92LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA054.md): Champion 7GCAA · South Boston, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1992 · N1837G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain obstacle clearance which resulted in inflight collision with a powerline.
- [NTSB SEA92LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA086.md): Cessna 182B · Dixie, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1992 · N8409T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. Factors relating to the accident were the high density attitude and the downdraft.
- [NTSB CHI92DCQ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCQ02.md): Larry E. Medlin Challenger II SPEC. · Maize, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Apr 27, 1992 · N4268R · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain an airspeed above stalling speed while turning from base leg to final approach. Factors in the accident are the pilot's lack of total and recent aviation experience.
- [NTSB LAX92FA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA188.md): Beech 35 · Reno, NV · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1992 · N3121V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's poorly planned approach to compensate for the existing wind conditions, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed.
- [NTSB SEA92FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92FA083.md): Cessna 172M · Shaw Island, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1992 · N64156 · Substantial damage
  > A delayed go-around, and procedures not being followed. Factors include a lack of total experience in this type of operation, trees near the runway, and an uphill runway slope.
- [NTSB SEA92LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA080.md): Cessna 150J · Sunriver, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1992 · N60754 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not accurately calculate fuel consumption. A factor to the accident was: fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB NYC92FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92FA079.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Hamburg, PA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1992 · N62774 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision, his failure to follow proper IFR procedures, and an improperly planned approach, which resulted in an inflight collision with rising terrain during the execution of the missed approach procedure. Factors related to the…
- [NTSB NYC92DEK01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92DEK01.md): Flight Works Capella · Fredonia, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Apr 15, 1992 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > An in Flight collision with telephone wires while on approach for landing.
- [NTSB ATL92LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA079.md): Guy Whisenant Skybolt · Gadsden, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1992 · N12TJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, resulting in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate fuel supply for the planned flight.
- [NTSB SEA92LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA073.md): Enstrom 280 FX · Mount Vernon, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1992 · N377JD · Substantial damage
  > A hard landing by the pilot, after a power loss due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB MIA92GA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92GA107.md): Beech C90 · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Apr 9, 1992 · N105FL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to properly adhere to the published instrument approach procedure which resulted in descent below the minimum descent altitude. Factors which contributed to the accident were the low ceiling and fog.
- [NTSB FTW92FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92FA107.md): Cessna 150 II · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1992 · N67816 · Substantial damage
  > A fuel exhaustion induced engine power loss due to the pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was the pilot's inadvertent disorientation.
- [NTSB CHI92DCQ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCQ01.md): George Adrian Rands/ Coyote · Agusta, KS · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 9, 1992 · N3181N · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain a proper descent rate, and an airspeed above stalling speed during a VFR final approach.
- [NTSB SEA92LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA065.md): Cessna 150L · Ione, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1992 · N5294Q · Destroyed
  > An inadvertent stall as a result of the pilot's failure to raise the flaps during a go-around.
- [NTSB CHI92LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA123.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Brookfield, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1992 · N6350A · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot (CFI) to attain the proper touchdown point for landing. Factors related to the accident were: the unfavorable wind condition, the excessive descent rate that developed on final approach, and the cfi's delay in taking remedial action to…
- [NTSB FTW92LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA105.md): Cessna 182A · Stanton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1992 · N2171G · Substantial damage
  > Power loss for undetermined reasons. A factor was soft terrain.
- [NTSB CHI92LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA122.md): Cessna 150F · Centralia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1992 · N6878F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper altitude during the final approach to landing. A factor in the accident was the pilot's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB ANC92LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA058.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1992 · N3555C · Substantial damage
  > Pilot factor in that the proper glidepath and altitude was not maintained. Factors to the accident were: inattentiveness and snow.
- [NTSB LAX92FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA161.md): Beech A33 · Paradise, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1992 · N9367Y · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's inadvertent use of the mixture control instead of the cowl flaps at a critical phase of flight, his misuse of the flight controls after the engine failure and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the student. Contributing factors in…
- [NTSB FTW92LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA110.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1992 · N6460Y · Substantial damage
  > The loss of hydraulic fluid due to a ruptured hydraulic line in the landing gear system.
- [NTSB LAX92FA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA160.md): Cessna 182P · Arcata, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1992 · N1362M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's descent below decision height, and his alcoholic impairment of efficiency and judgement. Factors contributing to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions and the dark night light conditions.
- [NTSB NYC92LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA071.md): Cessna 140 · Palmer, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1992 · N3047N · Substantial damage
  > The improper use of carburetor heat which resulted in a power loss due to carburetor ice over unsuitable terrain. Factors related to the accident were the carburetor icing conditions and the failure of the pilot to be aware of the temperature/dewpoint spread.
- [NTSB LAX92LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA157.md): Cessna 172 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1992 · N250ER · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The other airplane's flight instructor's poor supervision of the flight; the other airplane's flight instructor's and dual student's misidentification of the airplane the student pilot was following and the other airplane's flight instructor's and dual…
- [NTSB BFO92FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA048.md): Mooney M20M · Youngs Bottom, WV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1992 · N9136J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate inflight decision to continue flight in icing condition which resulted in degraded aircraft performance, inadequate airspeed, and aerodynamic stall. A related factor is the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather.
- [NTSB ATL92LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA069.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Tifton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1992 · N16209 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper single engine go-around procedure, in that he failed to raise the flaps and landing gear, and failed to maintain minimum control airspeed. A factor was the unfavorable wind conditions.
- [NTSB FTW92LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA097.md): Cessna R182RG · Little Rock, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1992 · N5529S · Substantial damage
  > The complete loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, and the pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat. Factors were the weather conditions which were highly conducive to carburetor icing, and the unsuitable terrain at the pilot's disposal to…
- [NTSB BFO92LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA047.md): Bell 47G-2 · Pikeville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1992 · N2831B · Destroyed
  > Delamination and subsequent failure of a main rotor blade.
- [NTSB FTW92LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA095.md): Cessna 150F · Baytown, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1992 · N35RJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat during the approach in carburetor icing conditions and his improper flare during the emergency landing.
- [NTSB SEA92LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA063.md): Bellanca 17-31A · Eugene, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1992 · N8266R · Substantial damage
  > An improper fuel boost pump selector position, and incorrect procedures. Factors include an improper fuel tank selector position, and fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CHI92LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA114.md): Bellanca 7 Gcbc · Quinn, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1992 · N1013E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB BFO92FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA044.md): Cessna 172P · Accokeek, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1992 · N65737 · Destroyed
  > The pilot experienced spatial disorientation which resulted in loss of control of the airplane.
- [NTSB ATL92LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA066.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Kennesaw, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1992 · N21040 · Substantial damage
  > The dual student's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and inadequate supervision by the flight instructor. Factors were: wind gusts, wind shear and turbulence.
- [NTSB MIA92IA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92IA100.md): Cessna 402C · Miami, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1992 · N69SC · Minor damage
  > The total failure of the main landing gear uplock and sequencing valve for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB BFO92LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA042.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Stevensville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1992 · N5276Z · Substantial damage
  > The certificated flight instructor's (cfi's) inadequate supervision during the simulated emergency landing. Soft terrain in the touchdown area was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA92FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92FA061.md): Ercoupe 415-D · Winthrop, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1992 · N86952 · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's alcoholic impairment of efficiency and judgement resulting in his failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around.
- [NTSB LAX92LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA150.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Austin, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1992 · N4075R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control due to the failure of his control wheel during an attempted go around.
- [NTSB SEA92LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA060.md): Luscombe 8A · Vancouver, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1992 · N1127B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper rate of descent.
- [NTSB ATL92LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA062.md): William D. Weeks Glasair I · Timmonsville, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1992 · N169DW · Substantial damage
  > The improper selection of the fuel sector valve to the off position by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI92FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA110.md): Cessna 310R · Superior, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1992 · N1328G · Destroyed
  > Inadequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin, and failure of the instructor pilot to take sufficient remedial action to prevent the loss of control.
- [NTSB BFO92LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA037.md): Piper 46-310P · Lima, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1992 · N4321L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failure to maintian adequate airspeed during final approach which resulted in a stall. Contributing to the accident was ice on the wings.
- [NTSB FTW92DPG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DPG01.md): Wind Ryder · Little Rock, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Mar 8, 1992 · N123ZT · Destroyed
  > A loss of control for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB CHI92LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA106.md): Socata TB-10 · Elkhart, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1992 · N105A · Substantial damage
  > Proper glidepath was not maintained and minimum descent altitude was not maintained by the pilot resulting in collision with trees. Factors relate to the accident were the pilot's lack of total experience in type of operation and over confidence in personal…

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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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