# 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 OAK68D0085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK68D0085.md): Cessna 172 · Eureka, NV · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 25, 1967 · N172EF · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK68D0024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK68D0024.md): Cessna 150 · Placerville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 25, 1967 · N6138T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX68D0046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX68D0046.md): Schweizer 233 · Tehachapi, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 25, 1967 · N2434W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW68F0081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68F0081.md): Piper PA-22 · Sherman, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 24, 1967 · N8627C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN68D0037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN68D0037.md): Mooney M20E · Questa, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 24, 1967 · N2726W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC67A0066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC67A0066.md): Cessna 180 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 24, 1967 · N3119D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK68R0001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK68R0001.md): Lockheed 1049H · Saigon, VM · Accident · 7 fatal · Closed · Jun 22, 1967 · N6936C · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC68F0014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC68F0014.md): Cessna 150G · Goddard, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 22, 1967 · N2698J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI68F0142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI68F0142.md): Erco 415-C · Hartford City, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 22, 1967 · N87153 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DIA68D0025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DIA68D0025.md): Piper PA-18 · Brookneal, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 21, 1967 · N7693D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC67A0064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC67A0064.md): Cessna 180H · Yakutat, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 19, 1967 · N7939V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI68F0018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI68F0018.md): Aeronca 65-CA · Weston, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 18, 1967 · N33775 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI67A0135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI67A0135.md): Beech 35 · Louisville, KY · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Jun 18, 1967 · N3296V · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC68F0001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC68F0001.md): Cessna 140 · Amityville, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 17, 1967 · N2127N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW68D0054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68D0054.md): Erco 415-C · Arlington, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 17, 1967 · N93884 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DIA68F0020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DIA68F0020.md): Beech F35 · Oxon Hill, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 17, 1967 · N4256B · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN68F0048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN68F0048.md): Beech 95 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 17, 1967 · N2038C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI68F0270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI68F0270.md): Cessna 182 · Osceola, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 17, 1967 · N7228E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC68D0044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC68D0044.md): Piper PA-12 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 17, 1967 · N3613M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA68D0009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA68D0009.md): Piper PA-23 · Jackson, TN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 16, 1967 · N3237P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK68D0073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK68D0073.md): Piper PA-24 · Ukiah, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 15, 1967 · N9062P · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC68D0039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC68D0039.md): Piper PA-24 · Gettysburg, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 15, 1967 · N5936P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW67D0648](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67D0648.md): Cessna 172 · Luling, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 15, 1967 · N1623F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN68D0044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN68D0044.md): Cessna 182 · Fence Lake, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 15, 1967 · N5893B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI68D0156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI68D0156.md): Cessna 182 · Baileys Hrbr, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 15, 1967 · N9390X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK68D0173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK68D0173.md): Aero Comdr 560-F · Hernandz Lk, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 14, 1967 · N160K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC68F0097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC68F0097.md): Cessna 172 · Augusta, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 14, 1967 · N3919L · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC68D0007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC68D0007.md): Mooney M20C · Oberlin, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 14, 1967 · N2568W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA67A0129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA67A0129.md): Cessna 150F · Cartersville, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jun 13, 1967 · N8755G · Destroyed
- [NTSB DIA68D0021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DIA68D0021.md): Mooney M20E · Coats, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 13, 1967 · N6033Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA68D0101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA68D0101.md): Cessna 150 · Rockford, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 12, 1967 · N5903T · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC68F0029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC68F0029.md): Cessna 175 · Owatonna, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 11, 1967 · N7533M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI68F0109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI68F0109.md): Cessna 150 · Murray, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 11, 1967 · N2599J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI68D0379](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI68D0379.md): Piper PA-28 · Moline, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 11, 1967 · N9257J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC68D0006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC68D0006.md): Piper PA-18 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 11, 1967 · N189BH · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI68D0129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI68D0129.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Dixon, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 9, 1967 · N95746 · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC68F0021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC68F0021.md): Piper J-3 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 9, 1967 · N70604 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX67A0114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX67A0114.md): Mooney M20C · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 8, 1967 · N3452X · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA68F0006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA68F0006-201132.md): Snow Comdr 600S2D · Starkville, MS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 7, 1967 · N1710S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI68F0167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI68F0167.md): Cessna 182 · Northbrook, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 7, 1967 · N3268S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI68F0126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI68F0126.md): Cessna 140 · Roselle, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 6, 1967 · N241V · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX68F0003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX68F0003.md): Luscombe 8F · Chino, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 5, 1967 · N2137B · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK68D0027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK68D0027.md): Waco SRE · Merced, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 4, 1967 · N20967 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC68D0005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC68D0005.md): Alon A-2 · Shenandoah, IA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 4, 1967 · N6588Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DIA68D0009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DIA68D0009.md): Cessna 172 · Middletown, DE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 4, 1967 · N1413F · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
- [NTSB CHI68D0034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI68D0034.md): Beech A23 · Auburn, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 4, 1967 · N1433L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA68D0021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA68D0021.md): Cessna 150 · Clewiston, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 2, 1967 · N2934J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN67F0298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN67F0298.md): Piper PA-28 · Rangely, CO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 2, 1967 · N4428J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI67F0119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI67F0119-116537.md): Cessna 172 · Dowagiac, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 1, 1967 · N1388F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW68D0005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68D0005.md): Beech 23 · Iowa Park, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 31, 1967 · N7975L · Substantial damage

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/500/cases.md?page=383

## 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=382

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