# 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 OAK75FVD19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK75FVD19.md): Cessna 210 · Hoopa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 29, 1974 · N29260 · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA75FYE19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA75FYE19.md): Cessna 150 · Snohomish, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 28, 1974 · N4481U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK75FVD14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK75FVD14.md): Morrisey 2150 · Lodi, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 28, 1974 · N5109V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI75FEP25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75FEP25.md): Stinson V-77 · Belleville, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 28, 1974 · N69856 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC75DAG41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC75DAG41.md): Piper PA-16 · Port Ashton, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 28, 1974 · N5233H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA75FKQ15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA75FKQ15.md): Cessna 320C · Natchez, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 27, 1974 · N3005T · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX75AL017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX75AL017.md): Cessna 340 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 27, 1974 · N9950F · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC74AA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC74AA029-141170.md): Piper PA-18 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 26, 1974 · N8108Y · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC75FNE11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75FNE11.md): Erco 415-C · Ansonia, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 22, 1974 · N320D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX75DUG13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX75DUG13.md): Cessna 182 · Corona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 22, 1974 · N5380B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC75DFA14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75DFA14.md): Schweizer SGS233 · Saratoga Sprng, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 21, 1974 · N5708S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW75FPJ06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75FPJ06.md): Cessna 182A · Stroud, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 21, 1974 · N5945B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC75FCG14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC75FCG14.md): Piper PA-31 · Duenweg, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 20, 1974 · N510BB · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC75AN038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75AN038.md): Beech D50E · Clarksburg, NJ · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Sep 19, 1974 · N565T · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC75FCQ16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC75FCQ16.md): Cessna 140 · Moline, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 19, 1974 · N76254 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA75DKJ24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA75DKJ24.md): Pitts S-2A · Gurley, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 19, 1974 · N32Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX75AL014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX75AL014.md): Piper PA-32 · Riverside, CA · Accident · 5 fatal · Closed · Sep 19, 1974 · N15528 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI75FEI18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75FEI18.md): Piper PA-24 · Sebring, OH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 19, 1974 · N8695P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA75FTA09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA75FTA09.md): Cessna 180D · Circle, MT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 15, 1974 · N6421X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC75DCQ17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC75DCQ17.md): Erco 415-C · Hill City, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 15, 1974 · N2012H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC75FAG33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC75FAG33.md): Piper PA-18 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 15, 1974 · N7506K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK75DVA18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK75DVA18.md): Cessna 185 · Lone Pine, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 14, 1974 · N185JH · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW75FPM05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75FPM05-136901.md): Tern II · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 14, 1974 · N250Z · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI75FEP23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75FEP23.md): Cessna 150E · Milwaukee, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 14, 1974 · N4069U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI75FEP22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75FEP22.md): Cessna 182H · West Bend, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 13, 1974 · N8533S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DCA75AZ009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA75AZ009-201663.md): Douglas DC9-31 · Charlotte, NC · Accident · 71 fatal · Closed · Sep 11, 1974 · N8984E · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC75FHM07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75FHM07.md): Bell 206B · Moonachie, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 10, 1974 · N59563 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC75DHA15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75DHA15.md): Piper PA-32 · Clarks Summit, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 10, 1974 · N56441 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN75AD010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN75AD010.md): Cessna 402 · Littleton, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 10, 1974 · N3600T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI75FEE22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75FEE22.md): Cessna 182M · Channahon, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 9, 1974 · N91552 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC75AN034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75AN034.md): Piper PA-28 · Allentown, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 8, 1974 · N40762 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD75FIA06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD75FIA06.md): Cessna 172B · Clinton, MD · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 8, 1974 · N6918X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN75FTM05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN75FTM05.md): Piper PA-28 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 8, 1974 · N7511W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK75DXQ23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK75DXQ23.md): Piper PA-28 · Mammoth Lks, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 7, 1974 · N5968W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW75FRG18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75FRG18.md): Navion G · New Braunfels, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 7, 1974 · N2357T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC75DAG51](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC75DAG51.md): Stinson 108-3 · Skwenta, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 7, 1974 · N878C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD75DLJ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD75DLJ02.md): Callair A-9 · Beaulahville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 6, 1974 · N8271H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI75FEE19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75FEE19.md): Piper PA-28 · Elgin, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 5, 1974 · N1403T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC75DAG34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC75DAG34.md): Cessna 180 · Nondalton, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 5, 1974 · N9272T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW75DQG19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75DQG19.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Morton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 3, 1974 · N6604V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA75DYA17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA75DYA17.md): Piper PA-24 · Rockland, ID · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 2, 1974 · N8664P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC75DHD16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75DHD16.md): Cessna 177 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 1, 1974 · N3434T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC75AN029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75AN029.md): Piper PA-24 · Phillipsburg, PA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Sep 1, 1974 · N8363P · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC75AN012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75AN012-107179.md): Piper PA-32 · Somerset, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 1, 1974 · N4190W · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN75DQA13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN75DQA13.md): Schweizer SGS232 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 1, 1974 · N5826V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI75FEC12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75FEC12.md): Pitts S-1S · Pontiac, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 1, 1974 · N161Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC75AA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC75AA021.md): Hiller Acft UH-12E · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 1, 1974 · N112EC · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX75DUM04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX75DUM04.md): Cessna 150 · Calexico, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 31, 1974 · N50489 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN75AD008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN75AD008.md): Cessna 172 · Parowan, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 31, 1974 · N5114A · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC75AN025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75AN025.md): Goodyr Acft GZ-20A · Flushing, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 28, 1974 · N10A · Substantial damage

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/500/cases.md?page=300

## 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=299

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