# 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 ANC21LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA077.md): Piper PA-12 · Nikolai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 28, 2021 · N2579M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control on go-around in gusting crosswind conditions. Contributing to accident was the pilot’s decision to attempt to land at a short off-airport landing site with a malfunctioning airspeed indicator.
- [NTSB ERA21LA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA338.md): Schmitt Just Acft Highlander · Crittenden, KY · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 24, 2021 · N101KL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA21LA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA339.md): Enstrom 280 · Port Orange, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 21, 2021 · N9285 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the tail rotor drive shaft at the coupling due to torsionally applied shear stress.
- [NTSB WPR21LA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA320.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · West Jordan, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 14, 2021 · N226WM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction’s improper application of forward cyclic in a low rotor rpm condition and the instructor’s delayed remediation, which resulted in an impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR21LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA315.md): Bellanca 14-19-3 · Whitefish, MT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 10, 2021 · N1257R · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to accomplish a preflight inspection.
- [NTSB CEN21LA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA371.md): Cessna 210D · West Fargo, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 10, 2021 · N3944Y · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN21FA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21FA360.md): Mooney M20M · Victoria, MN · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 7, 2021 · N9156Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation during final approach, which led to a spiral dive that overstressed the airplane and resulted in an in-flight breakup.
- [NTSB CEN21LA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA365.md): Vans RV6 · Urbana, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 1, 2021 · N443JB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB DCA21WA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA21WA202.md): Boeing 737-824 · Mexico City, Mexico · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 29, 2021 · N36272 · No damage
- [NTSB CEN21LA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA340.md): Stephen L Kruer Superstol · Floyds Knobs, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 27, 2021 · N852SK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the trees during a go-around.
- [NTSB WPR21FA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21FA286.md): Bombardier CL-600-2B16 · Truckee, CA · Accident · 6 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 26, 2021 · N605TR · Destroyed
  > The first officer’s (FO’s) improper decision to attempt to salvage an unstabilized approach by executing a steep left turn to realign the airplane with the runway centerline, and the captain’s failure to intervene after recognizing the FO’s erroneous action,…
- [NTSB GAA21WA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA186.md): Cessna 208 · Norderney, Germany · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 26, 2021 · D-FLEC · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR21LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA311.md): Cessna 172N · Kernville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 25, 2021 · N728KG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during landing after an encounter with a wind gust which resulted in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB DCA21WA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA21WA187.md): Boeing 737 · Nice, Italy · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 25, 2021 · SE-RPE · No damage
- [NTSB CEN21LA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA335.md): Cessna 150F · Rock Falls, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 24, 2021 · N7893F · Substantial damage
  > The right seat pilot’s improper decision to perform a low approach with full flaps and the failure of the flaps to retract during the attempted go-around, which resulted in a forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN21LA473](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA473.md): Beech 35-A33 · Mineral Wells, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 23, 2021 · N5ML · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN21LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA333.md): Boeing E75 · Baraboo, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 23, 2021 · N51CF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the fence while on final approach.
- [NTSB WPR21LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA296.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Chelan, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 22, 2021 · N315JT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s unstable approach to land in turbulent conditions, which resulted in a hard landing short of the runway and subsequent loss of directional control and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ENG21WA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG21WA047.md): Tecnam P2008 · Vardi, India · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 16, 2021 · VT-BRP · Destroyed
- [NTSB WPR21LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA271.md): Vans RV6 · Riverside, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 15, 2021 · N468AC · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined from available evidence.
- [NTSB ERA21LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA283.md): Bailey N Moyes Dragonfly · Charlestown, NH · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 10, 2021 · N346FL · Substantial damage
  > The passenger’s decision to continue an unstable approach while at low altitude and in proximity to a known obstacle, which resulted in a collision with power lines.
- [NTSB GAA21WA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA210.md): Cessna 172 · Beirut, Lebanon · Accident · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 8, 2021 · OD-AAB · Destroyed
- [NTSB ERA21LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA280.md): Piper PA28 · Bishopville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 7, 2021 · N1592J · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the student during a go-around, which resulted in a loss of lift and a subsequent collision with the VASI lights.
- [NTSB ANC21LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA058.md): Maule M-5-210C · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 7, 2021 · N349X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s impact with a log while dragging an off-airport landing site.
- [NTSB CEN21LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA302.md): Piper Aerostar 600A · Wichita, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 2, 2021 · N10HK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel planning and management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN21FA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21FA299.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Lamoni, IA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 1, 2021 · N123RE · Destroyed
  > The pilot did not maintain aircraft control during an attempted go-around after a bounced landing, which resulted in impact with terrain and a postimpact fire.
- [NTSB CEN21LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA303.md): Aeronca 15AC · Hastings, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 30, 2021 · N1175H · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB ERA21FA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21FA274.md): Cessna 152 · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 29, 2021 · N25513 · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall during the landing approach.
- [NTSB WPR21FA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21FA242.md): Cameron Balloons US O-120 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · 5 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 26, 2021 · N158NM · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain adequate clearance from power lines while maneuvering for landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s use of impairing, illicit drugs.
- [NTSB ERA21LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA267.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Easton, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 24, 2021 · N2143G · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB WPR21LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA234.md): Bolstridge Wallace R SKY Raider 1 · Nampa, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 22, 2021 · N8010B · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the pilot’s failure to premix the two-cycle oil/gasoline mixture, which resulted in a forced landing in a field and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA21WA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA154.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Moorabbin Aerodrome, Australia · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jun 22, 2021 · VH-CWK · Destroyed
- [NTSB WPR21FA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21FA233.md): Piper PA-22-135 · White City, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 20, 2021 · N2618A · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around, which resulted in a collision with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment due to his medical conditions and the effects of his medications.
- [NTSB CEN21LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA281.md): Schweizer SGS 1-35 · Wellington, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 20, 2021 · N2851H · Substantial damage
  > The glider pilot’s loss of visual references during the landing approach resulting in an off-airport landing on rough sloping terrain.
- [NTSB CEN21FA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21FA277.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Conway, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 18, 2021 · N62WR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot to perform an adequate preflight inspection, to include removal of the pitot tube cover.
- [NTSB ERA21LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA276.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26E · Willimantic, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 17, 2021 · N2517H · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student to achieve the proper touchdown point resulting in landing undershoot.
- [NTSB CEN21FA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21FA272.md): Antenor Velazco Lancair Evolution · Parker, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 16, 2021 · N704AK · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s diversion of attention following an asymmetric flap deployment, which resulted in a descent and collision with powerlines. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s failure to properly secure the flap control rod attachment bolts,…
- [NTSB CEN21FA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21FA263.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Madisonville, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 14, 2021 · N3258W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper glidepath during final approach for landing, which resulted in impact with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB OPS21LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS21LA003.md): Boeing 737-8H4 · San Diego, CA · Incident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 11, 2021 · N8674B · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > The blocked go-around radio instruction from the air traffic control tower to the arrival aircraft which resulted in the arrival aircraft continuing the landing approach. This led to a loss of separation between the landing aircraft and the aircraft awaiting…
- [NTSB ERA21LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA247.md): Garrison Ronald L Zodiac 601 XL · Cumberland, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 8, 2021 · N315SV · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent release of the canopy, which allowing the canopy to open during flight and led to an inflight loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the lack of any safeguard to prevent the inadvertent opening of the canopy.
- [NTSB CEN21LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA253.md): Schweizer TH55A/269A · Monroe, LA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 3, 2021 · N41G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain yaw control during landing which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness.
- [NTSB WPR21LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA219.md): Stoddard Hamilton Glasair II · Darby, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 29, 2021 · N8176J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s impact with terrain during a go-around following an attempted precautionary landing due to a low oil pressure indication. The reason for the low oil pressure indication could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB WPR21LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA212.md): Maule M-5-235C · Stanley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 29, 2021 · N9254E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat in weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing, resulting in a partial loss of engine power and a forced landing during which the airplane struck an object and nosed over.
- [NTSB ERA21LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA236.md): Maxson Phil Zodiac CH601XL · Winder, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 29, 2021 · N601MX · Substantial damage
  > Pilot’s inadequate supervision of the pilot rated passenger’s actions, which led to a high descent rate and collision with obstacles.
- [NTSB WPR21FA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21FA203.md): Dassault Mirage F-1 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 24, 2021 · N567EM · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack on approach and failure to fly a traffic pattern track consistent with a no-flap configuration. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the airplane’s flaps to extend while in the…
- [NTSB ERA21FA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21FA224.md): Piper PA-31P · Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 21, 2021 · N575BC · Destroyed
  > The mechanic’s inadvertent installation of the elevator trim tabs in reverse, which resulted in the pitch trim system operating opposite of the pilot’s input and the pilot’s subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB WPR21LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA204.md): Mcclure B J Glasair III · Eugene, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 20, 2021 · N54CB · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control during the approach to landing due to an asymmetrical flap deployment for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB ERA21LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA266.md): Pilatus B4-PC11 · Sterling, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 20, 2021 · N65317 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s misjudged approach angle which resulted in impact with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB GAA21WA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA183.md): Cessna 210 · Island of Utila, Honduras · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · May 19, 2021 · HR-AVD · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR21LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA201.md): Cessna 182P · Minden, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 18, 2021 · N8488M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while on approach in microburst or windshear conditions, which resulted in impact with a runway sign.

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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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