# 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 DEN91LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA006.md): Cessna T210M · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1990 · N565RA · Substantial damage
  > Engine failiure resulting from maintenance discrepancies.
- [NTSB NYC91FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA006.md): Cessna 152 · Griswold, CT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1990 · N4708M · Destroyed
  > A broken ehaust valve spring that resulted in a partial loss of power. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, lack of suitable terrain, and failure of the occupants to use their shoulder harnesses.
- [NTSB NYC91FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA005.md): Beech V35B · Ottawa, OH · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1990 · N409E · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to follow the proper instrument procedure and maintain the minimum descent altitude (mda) during an approach to the airport at night in instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB DEN91FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91FA005.md): Beech P35 · Aurora, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1990 · N1568S · Substantial damage
  > Inadvertent stall. Factors were his decision to disregard in-flight weather advisories, continued flight into known adverse weather, and icing conditions and the flight into the known adverse weather.
- [NTSB ATL91LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA002.md): Mooney M20E · Greensboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1990 · N9315V · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the rubber/metal coupling in the landing gear actuator assembly, which resulted in the inability of the pilot to lower and lock the landing gear.
- [NTSB MIA91LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA004.md): Robinson R22 B · Opa Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1990 · N224SW · Substantial damage
  > Failure to use carburetor heat.
- [NTSB MIA91LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA002.md): Cessna 152 · Opa Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1990 · N66945 · Substantial damage
  > Partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in a forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA91FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91FA001.md): Erik K. Van Der Kaay Marco J-5 · Clearwater, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1990 · N10EK · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent deployment of the air brakes at a low altitude.
- [NTSB ATL90FA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA183.md): Grumman AA5B · Gallatin, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1990 · N81099 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper altitude which resulted in the inadvertent descent into the ground, and his diverted attention to another airplane. Factors in the accident were fog, dark night, fatigue from lack of sleep, and a lack of recent night…
- [NTSB NYC90FA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA231.md): Cessna 182Q · Nantucket, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1990 · N5289N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper IFR operation in attempting an ILS approach in an airplane not equipped with an ILS glide slope receiver. The weather conditions were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB LAX90LA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA338.md): Mooney M-20-M · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1990 · N9161D · Destroyed
  > Engine failure due to a ruptured fuel pump diaphragm. A factor in the accident was the unsuitable nature of the terrain to make a forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN90LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA194.md): Cessna 152 · Erie, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1990 · N6581M · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's misjudgement of distance and altitude, and the instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB LAX90DVA13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DVA13.md): Blaise Midget Mustang · Kernville, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 27, 1990 · N7148B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed sufficient to sustain flight during landing. A factor was the pilot's lack of expereince in this aircraft.
- [NTSB ANC90LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA185.md): Piper PA-18 · Kotes Lakes, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1990 · N3897Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's encounter with turbulence while on final approach, and failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB NYC90DNC01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90DNC01.md): Cessna 180E · Kingston, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 26, 1990 · N2620Y · Destroyed
  > An inflight collision with water while maneuvering for a forced landing. A factor to the accident was a power loss due to the pilot's improper use of the mixture control.
- [NTSB LAX90FA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA332.md): Cessna 500 · San Luis Obispo, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1990 · N79DD · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper IFR (instrument) procedure, and his failure to maintain the minimum descent altitude (mda) for the approach. The adverse weather was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI90LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA272.md): Cessna A150L · Terre Haute, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1990 · N6073J · Substantial damage
  > An undetermined loss of engine power.
- [NTSB LAX90DXQ05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DXQ05.md): Glaser-Dirks DG 400/17 · Truckee, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 23, 1990 · N567DA · Substantial damage
  > The uncommanded deployment of the right spoiler system due to the absence of a spring pin not fitted to the quick disconnect as recommended which resulted in the pilot losing control of the glider during a critical phase of flight.
- [NTSB LAX90LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA333.md): Cessna 172 · Reno, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1990 · N6617D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall. A factor in the accident was the strong crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI90LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA270.md): Beech F-33A · Osage Beach, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1990 · N6368B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to establish a proper glide path, resulting in contact with trees short of the intended runway.
- [NTSB CHI90LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA269.md): Cessna 152 · Fort Wayne, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1990 · N24296 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot of the accident airplane to maintain sufficient speed for flight. The pilots lack of total experience and the crosswinds that were present during the approach and the attempted go-around are contributing factors to the accident.
- [NTSB LAX90LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA327.md): Cessna 150L · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1990 · N10797 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors related to the pilot's improper preflight preparation, and his lack of total experience.
- [NTSB LAX90FA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA331.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1990 · N3558 · Destroyed
  > VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain proper altitude during the approach to land. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, the adverse weather conditions, and failure of…
- [NTSB CHI90LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA268.md): Cessna 172F · Huntington, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1990 · N8259U · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's improper preflight planning ensuring sufficient fuel for the intended flight.
- [NTSB NYC90FA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA223.md): Piper PA-23-150 · Livingston, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1990 · N3100P · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain control of the aircraft while maneuvering for an ILS approach. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's lack of recent instrument flight experience, low cloud ceilings and fog, and failure to follow IFR procedures.
- [NTSB BFO90FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90FA076.md): Piper PA-601P · Wiley Ford, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1990 · N8249J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper IFR procedure by not maintaining sufficient altitude, while circling to land. Factors related to the accident were: the low ceiling and visibility conditions in fog.
- [NTSB MIA90LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA183.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1990 · N7229F · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to follow proper procedures.
- [NTSB SEA90FA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA182.md): Cessna 150M · Prospect, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1990 · N3420V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper altitude during his approach. The dark night condition was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB LAX90LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA322.md): Cessna 152 · San Fernando, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1990 · N714XD · Destroyed
  > Fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors related to the pilot's improper preflight preparation and improper in-flight planning.
- [NTSB CHI90FA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA263.md): Cessna 172N · Paris, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1990 · N75785 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continuation of VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors contributing to the accident were the fog and the dark night.
- [NTSB DEN90LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA185.md): Cessna 172M · Parker, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1990 · N1241U · Substantial damage
  > The dual student pilot's improper use of the aircraft power plant controls, resulted in a complete loss of engine power.
- [NTSB FTW90FA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA177.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Addison, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1990 · N36720 · Destroyed
  > Fatigue failure of the throttle cable. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and objects (fence and utility poles) in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB SEA90LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA176.md): Cessna 182 · Ogden, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1990 · N5146D · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to correct the position of the fuel tank selector, causing erratic engine operation and loss of power.
- [NTSB NYC90LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA218.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Quarryville, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1990 · N4268E · Destroyed
  > The pilot in commands failure to maintain airspeed while climbing to avoid wires.
- [NTSB DEN90LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA183.md): Beech E 33 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1990 · N7155N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to select the right tank prior to the approach resulting in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB NYC90FA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA215.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Montgomery, NY · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1990 · N9327C · Destroyed
  > An inadequate preflight by the pilot which resulted in a power loss due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB LAX90LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA314.md): Cessna 172P · Santa Barbara, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1990 · N51362 · Substantial damage
  > A disconnect of the throttle control.
- [NTSB BFO90FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90FA074.md): Beech C35 · Forest Hill, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1990 · N1540V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the turn from base to final approach. A factor was the pilot's abrupt aircraft handling during the turn.
- [NTSB LAX90LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA315.md): Cessna U206F · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1990 · N51299 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of visual references during a night approach and his failure to detect and correct a descent. A factor in the accident was the dark night lighting conditions.
- [NTSB CHI90LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA259.md): Luscombe 8A · Lebanon, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1990 · N2229B · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons while executing a go-around with insufficient runway remaining for a forced landing. A factor in the accident was the structures at the end of the runway that the pilot was attempting to avoid. This report was…
- [NTSB ATL90LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA167.md): WSK PZL-104 · Smithfield, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1990 · N7169Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to properly preflight fuel requirements for the additional landing. The engine quit due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB DEN90LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA181.md): Cessna T210N · Durango, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1990 · N5241C · Substantial damage
  > The loss of control of the airplane when the pilot encountered turbulence on short final to land.
- [NTSB FTW90LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA173.md): Beech BE19 · Dallas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1990 · N23848 · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilot's failure to maintain crew coordination in the cockpit, and the student pilot's premature retraction of the flaps during a critical maneuver. Factors were the certified flight instructors inadequate supervision and the inadvertent low…
- [NTSB DEN90LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA180.md): Bell 47G-3B1 · Canon City, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1990 · N73957 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate pattern altitude and the possible existence of adverse winds due to the surrounding terrain.
- [NTSB NYC90LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA209.md): Cessna 172L · Montauk, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1990 · N4324Q · Destroyed
  > Pilot failed to attain airspeed during a go around, resulting in the airplane stalling at a low altitude. Contributing factor was the pilot's attention was diverted to airport maintenance personnel working near the approach end of the runway.
- [NTSB LAX90LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA309.md): Boeing E75 · Petaluma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1990 · N5358N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control by improperly using the rudder.
- [NTSB NYC90LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA206.md): Cessna 150L · Palmyra, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1990 · N17109 · Destroyed
  > Pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during approach resulting in the airplane stalling and descending uncontrolled to ground impact.
- [NTSB DEN90DTE09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90DTE09.md): Trammel Avid Flyer · Trinidad, CO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 30, 1990 · N5002L · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to follow published procedures when he inadvertently shut off the magnetos while on final approach.
- [NTSB CHI90FA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA250.md): Beech A23A · St Paul, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1990 · N8871M · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel, and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB CHI90LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA246.md): Cessna 150 · Reeds Spring, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1990 · N2973S · Destroyed
  > A delayed go-around.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/500/cases.md?page=156

## 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
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/500/cases?page=155

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