# 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 ERA15CA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA012.md): Schweizer SGS 2 33A · Waynesboro, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 4, 2014 · N3619T · Substantial damage
  > The glider's inadvertent encounter with low altitude wind shear.
- [NTSB ERA15CA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA007.md): Aeronca 7AC · Maryville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 4, 2014 · N85707 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/owner's failure to maintain a stabilized approach during the final leg of the traffic pattern. Contributing to the accident was both pilot's lack of aeronautical decision making.
- [NTSB CEN15FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA003.md): Bell Helicopter Textron 206L 1 · Wichita Falls, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 2014 · N335AE · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain yaw control when he applied power to execute a go-around at a low airspeed in dark, night conditions, which resulted in a rapid, uncommanded right yaw due to a loss of tail rotor effectiveness.
- [NTSB WPR15LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA001.md): Gaston Thomas D Thunder Mustang · Council, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2014 · N51TG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control while maneuvering for landing following a loss of oil pressure. Contributing to the accident was foreign material contamination of the oil system due to improper maintenance.
- [NTSB ERA15CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA002.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Toccoa, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 2, 2014 · N6044W · Substantial damage
  > The private pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude and the flight instructor's failure to provide correction action, which resulted in a collision with terrain during landing.
- [NTSB CEN14LA527](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA527.md): Butcher Russell A RV9A · Shepherd, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2014 · N809RD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control during the landing approach after a loss of engine power, which led to a collision with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning, which led to fuel exhaustion and…
- [NTSB CEN14LA520](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA520.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2014 · N7026J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain main rotor rpm during a pinnacle approach, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to attempt the approach given the helicopter's weight…
- [NTSB WPR14CA385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA385.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Mokuleia, HI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 22, 2014 · N8375E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing with a quartering tailwind, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA14CA453](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA453.md): Schleicher ASK 21 · Wurtsboro, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2014 · N421SL · Substantial damage
  > A loss of lift during the landing approach, which resulted in impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA14LA440](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA440.md): Piper PA 28-180 · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2014 · N15833 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot’s improper preflight fuel planning and in-flight fuel management.
- [NTSB ERA14LA436](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA436.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Monroe, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2014 · N6648V · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the oil filter adapter at an unknown time, which resulted in an oil leak and subsequent oil starvation to the engine.
- [NTSB CEN14CA499](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA499.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Newark, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2014 · N800NW · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot did not maintain proper airspeed during the simulated emergency landing and failed to relinquish control to the flight instructor when the flight instructor attempted to intervene, which resulted in the loss of control. Contributing was the…
- [NTSB ERA14LA434](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA434.md): Cessna 172P · Spruce Creek, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2014 · N63835 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilots’ improper preflight and in-flight fuel planning.
- [NTSB CEN14FA494](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA494.md): Smith Aerostar 601P · Austin, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2014 · N711YM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient clearance from trees during the single-engine landing approach. Contributing to the accident was the loss of power in the left engine due to an improperly installed rubber boot that became dislodged and was then…
- [NTSB CEN14LA495](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA495.md): Nolin Vans RV-10 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2014 · N104HN · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination.
- [NTSB CEN14LA471](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA471.md): Boring Robert Burton RV6A · Las Cruces, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2014 · N613LE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing a stall/spin.
- [NTSB CEN14CA481](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA481.md): Piper PA 28-140 · Plymouth, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2014 · N8307R · Substantial damage
  > The sun glare and the pilot's subsequent loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB CEN14FA467](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA467.md): Piper PA 46 350P · Erie, CO · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2014 · N228LL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and exceedance of the critical angle of attack during a go-around with a tailwind condition, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. A contributing factor to the accident was the pilot's decision to continue…
- [NTSB CEN14CA470](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA470.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 31, 2014 · N821EV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control while landing with a crosswind. Contributing to the accident was the pilot lack of experience flying in similar weather conditions.
- [NTSB CEN14CA469](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA469.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Granby, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 29, 2014 · N224BR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane during the go-around.
- [NTSB CEN14CA459](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA459.md): Piper PA 32R-301T · Sedalia, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 25, 2014 · N532DR · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA14CA407](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA407.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Taylorsville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2014 · N41224 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land on a wet runway and delayed go-around attempt, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN14LA449](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA449.md): Piper PA 28-161 · New Orleans, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2014 · N8440N · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight fatigue failure of the crankshaft gear retaining bolt, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident were the pilot/owner’s failure to maintain the airplane in accordance with an airworthiness directive following a…
- [NTSB ERA14LA401](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA401.md): Cessna 150G · Pittstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2014 · N2466J · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN14LA447](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA447.md): Herder Michael Zodiac 601 HD · Fredericksburg, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2014 · N318MH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control during a gusting crosswind landing.
- [NTSB ERA14WA393](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14WA393.md): Cessna 340A · Freeport, Bahamas · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 18, 2014 · N340MM · Destroyed
- [NTSB ERA14LA392](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA392.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Itta Bena, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2014 · N36236 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during maneuvering due to an obstruction from air intake filter material being ingested into the carburetor, which resulted in a forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN14FA438](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA438.md): Cessna 414 · Bowie, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2014 · N127BC · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s incapacitation in flight as the result of a an acute cardiac event, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR14LA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA337.md): Ryan Navion · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2014 · N4533K · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA14CA438](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA438.md): Piper PA 28-161 · Block Island, RI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2014 · N2149F · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control during the attempted go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with trees.
- [NTSB ANC14FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14FA062.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Big Lake, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2014 · N5158P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's impairment due to alcohol consumption, which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from trees.
- [NTSB CEN14LA408](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA408.md): Raytheon B36TC · Decatur, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2014 · N1069T · Substantial damage
  > Debris in the fuel system, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN14CA413](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA413.md): Phantom Phantom X 1 · Three Rivers, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 6, 2014 · N2552S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed while flying a visual pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB CEN14CA428](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA428.md): Great Lakes 2T 1A 2 · Frankfort, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 3, 2014 · N80AM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing in gusty, crosswind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot lack of recent tail wheel landing experience.
- [NTSB ERA14LA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA374.md): Cessna 172 · Apalachicola, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2014 · N5276U · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination and testing.
- [NTSB CEN14FA396](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA396.md): Render RV 9A · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2014 · N82PR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to establish a stabilized approach and to maintain airspeed during final approach over obstacles resulting in a stall/mush.
- [NTSB ERA14CA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA366.md): Cessna 150M · Waterloo, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 29, 2014 · N66358 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from obstructions while on approach to the runway.
- [NTSB CEN14LA393](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA393.md): Beech 35-C33A · Pueblo, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2014 · N72CW · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from the pilot’s improper fuel management and resulted in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CEN14FA389](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA389.md): Federsen Walter Lancair IVP · Findlay, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2014 · N40941 · Destroyed
  > An in-flight fire for reasons that could not be determined due to the extent of impact and fire damage.
- [NTSB ERA14LA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA358.md): Winder Robert S VP1 · Grove City, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2014 · N3831W · Substantial damage
  > A collision with terrain during the landing approach for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.
- [NTSB CEN14LA397](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA397.md): Cameron Balloons US A-180 · Questa, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2014 · N65059 · No damage
  > The hard landing after both burner pilot lights extinguished during the landing approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inability to relight the burner pilot lights.
- [NTSB ERA14CA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA357.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Lafollette, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 24, 2014 · N8159Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a go-around in gusty crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA14LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA347.md): Colt Balloons 160A · Clinton, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2014 · N976TC · Minor damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight and inflight planning and improper landing site selection and approach path, which resulted in the balloon contacting powerlines during landing. Contributing to the accident was the Federal Aviation Administration's inadequate…
- [NTSB WPR14CA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA301.md): Ercoupe 415 C · Hubbart, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2014 · N99621 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and proper alignment during approach for landing in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA14FA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA345.md): Mooney M20F · North Elba, NY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2014 · N6467Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed for the airplane’s configuration and flight profile, which resulted in an exceedance of the wing’s critical angle-of-attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall/spin.
- [NTSB ERA14LA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA355.md): Pipistrel Alpha Trainer · Pompano Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2014 · N10PU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s miscalculation of the fuel quantity requirements, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA14LA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA342.md): Holmlund Victor P Auriga · Manville, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2014 · N234VV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper preflight fuel planning and in-flight fuel monitoring, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR14CA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA292.md): Jonker Sailplanes JS1-C · Truckee, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2014 · N501WG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control in gusting wind conditions while on final approach to the runway.
- [NTSB CEN14LA443](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA443.md): Piper PA 28-181 · Waukesha, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2014 · N9681K · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because no anomalies were identified during postaccident examination.
- [NTSB CEN14LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA347.md): Cessna 172H · Baytown, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2014 · N3732R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to verify the fuel onboard before the flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

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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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