# 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 CEN11CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA132.md): Cessna T210L · Abilene, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 29, 2010 · N210BH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN11CA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA136.md): Aero Commander 500-B · Columbus, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 28, 2010 · N888CA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA11FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA095.md): Mooney M20R · Dundee, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2010 · N968SM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to operate in known moderate-to-severe icing conditions, which resulted in a loss of control during approach.
- [NTSB CEN11FA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA124.md): Mooney M20E · Colorado Springs, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2010 · N79869 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to initiate an approach into weather conditions where the ceiling and visibility were below the minimums for the approach and where reported icing existed, in an airplane not certified for flight in icing conditions, and his failure to…
- [NTSB ERA11WA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11WA098.md): Bell 206 · Aracuju, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 21, 2010 · PR-HQB · Substantial damage
  > On December 21, 2010, about 1300 universal coordinated time, a Bell 206B, Brazilian registration PR-HQB, during an approach for landing; encountered a strong wind gust, impacted the terrain, and was substantially damaged in Aracaju, Segripe, Brazil. The pilot…
- [NTSB CEN11CA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA128.md): Cessna 340A · Madison, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 21, 2010 · N233DS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to check the de-ice fluid level prior to takeoff, which resulted in the failure of the de-ice…
- [NTSB CEN11LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA148.md): Beech H35 · Des Moines, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2010 · N5537D · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning.
- [NTSB CEN11FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA110.md): Beech B60 · Edwards, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 2010 · N571M · Substantial damage
  > Controlled flight into terrain, while on an instrument approach in instrument meteorological conditions, for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA11WA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11WA090.md): Hawker Beechcraft TC-45J · Nassau, Bahamas · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 14, 2010 · N38L · Destroyed
  > On December 14, 2010, about 1442 eastern standard time, a Hawker Beechcraft TC-45J, N38L, registered to and operated by Monarch Air Group, impacted ocean waters about 7 miles southwest of Lynden Pindling International Airport (MYNN), Nassau, Bahamas. The…
- [NTSB WPR11LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA076.md): Taylorcraft BC12-65 · College Place, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2010 · N36041 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the landing when he lost sight of the runway due to sun glare, and his inadequate compensation for the crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN11IA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11IA108.md): Piaggio P180 · Columbus, OH · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2010 · N140SL · No damage
  > The failure of water to properly drain through the fuselage drain holes, thus becoming trapped and freezing around the flight control cables, which resulted in the loss of control authority to the airplane's ailerons, elevator, and rudder.
- [NTSB WPR11FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA073.md): Cessna T210M · Ogden, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2010 · N77CF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain clearance from obstacles after descending below the published approach decision height when visibility was less than published approach minimums due to heavy ground fog and he did not execute a missed approach after failing to…
- [NTSB ERA11IA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11IA091.md): Eurocopter Deutschland MBB-BK 117 C-1 · Boston, MA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2010 · N271NE · Minor damage
  > Improper installation of wiring associated with a medical cabinet interior, which resulted in chafing and a subsequent in-flight fire. Contributing to the incident was inadequate maintenance procedures for continued airworthiness.
- [NTSB CEN11LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA089.md): Cessna 180 · Omaha, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2010 · N3246D · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a stuck check valve in the carburetor acceleration pump, resulting in an improper fuel mixture when the pilot attempted to add power.
- [NTSB WPR11LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA068.md): Taylorcraft BC-65 · Madras, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2010 · N23619 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other airplane while in the traffic pattern to land, which resulted in a midair collision.
- [NTSB CEN11LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA086.md): Maule M-5-180C · Emory, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 2010 · N244RC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control and failure to attain/maintain adequate airspeed during an attempted go-around after a hard bounced landing, resulting in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s recent minimal experience in airplane…
- [NTSB WPR11LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA062.md): Cessna 172E · Suisun City, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 2010 · N5582T · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA11FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA070.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Destin, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2010 · N548C · Substantial damage
  > Controlled flight into water due to the pilot's improper descent below the published minimum descent altitude.
- [NTSB WPR11FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA054.md): Beech 19A · Newport Beach, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2010 · N6064N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA11GA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11GA066.md): Cessna M337B · Avon Park, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Final report · Nov 18, 2010 · N1309 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent encounter with an unexpected intense rain shower with severe turbulence at night.
- [NTSB CEN11LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA076.md): Beech 35-33 · Roanoke, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2010 · N5481 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN11LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA077.md): Halbrook Rans S-6S · St. Cloud, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2010 · N280JH · Substantial damage
  > The airplane kit manufacturer’s recommended use of an improper nut type for securing the door hinge.
- [NTSB WPR11FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA046.md): Cessna 150J · Tucson, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2010 · N60858 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain airplane control while on final approach due to undiagnosed cardiac disease, which caused a medical emergency and subsequent pilot incapacitation.
- [NTSB ERA11CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA057.md): Aeronca O58B · Livingston, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 12, 2010 · N46014 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA11LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA050.md): North American/Schwamm AT-6F · Fitchburg, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2010 · N164US · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a cracked carburetor float and resulting carburetor malfunction.
- [NTSB CEN11CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA033.md): McClish B85C · New Baden, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 22, 2010 · N1611N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB ERA11CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA030.md): Cirrus SR20 · Sanford, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 21, 2010 · N495DA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's loss of directional control during a go-around maneuver following a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA11LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA025.md): Schempp-Hirth Ventus B/16.6 · Warren, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2010 · N188PX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent deployment of the airbrake handle past the upper limit of its normal operating range, which resulted in binding of the controls.
- [NTSB ANC11LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11LA004.md): Beech 1900C · Sitka, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2010 · N111AX · Substantial damage
  > A lightning strike which resulted in substantial damage to the elevator.
- [NTSB CEN11CA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA028.md): Weddington Double Eagle · Temple, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 16, 2010 · N132BE · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN11CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA030.md): Conrad Theodore J Thorp T-18 · Fredericksburg, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 13, 2010 · N86TJ · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction of the throttle clamp, which resulted in the pilot's inability to control the engine's power setting.
- [NTSB ERA11CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA018.md): Long EZ · Leesburg, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 12, 2010 · N539AD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB DCA11WA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA11WA003.md): Lockheed L-100 · Kabul, Afghanistan · Accident · 8 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 12, 2010 · 5X-TUC · Destroyed
  > On October 12, 2010, about 1505 UTC, a Trans Afrique Airlines (under contract to National Air Cargo) Lockheed L-100, registration 5X-TUC, impacted terrain while maneuvering to land at Kabul International Airport (OAKB), Kabul Afghanistan. The two flight crew…
- [NTSB WPR11LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA012.md): Cessna 172 · Portland, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2010 · N738GN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to ensure adequate fuel was onboard for the flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN11LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA014.md): Drake Ronald A Acro Sport 1 · Fowlerville, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2010 · N53DB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control during a go-around maneuver following a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's limited experience in the make and model airplane.
- [NTSB ERA11CA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA045.md): Evolution Revo · Gransonville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2010 · N611TX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and the certificated flight instructor's inadequate remedial action, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall during a go-around.
- [NTSB CEN11CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA010.md): Martin Curtis Zenair CH701 SP · Lonsdale, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2010 · N157SB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a power line while on approach to land.
- [NTSB ERA11CA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA007.md): Aeronca 11AC · Taylorsville, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 4, 2010 · N85888 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from an unmarked power line during the final approach to land.
- [NTSB ERA10LA506](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA506.md): Cirrus SR22 · Mathias, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2010 · N567WT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control of the airplane during an instrument approach in turbulent weather conditions.
- [NTSB CEN10LA572](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA572.md): Cessna 172RG · Tulsa, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2010 · N5145U · Destroyed
  > A shorted terminal lug on the landing gear hydraulic pump which resulted in a cabin fire. Contributing to the accident was the lack of clear installation procedures for the hydraulic pump.
- [NTSB WPR10FA473](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA473.md): Hawker Beechcraft F33 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2010 · N1600W · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during approach for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA10CA505](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA505.md): Cessna 172S · Franconia, NH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2010 · N5295Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delay in initiating a go-around, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a fence.
- [NTSB WPR10CA469](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA469.md): Piper PA-18-150 · White Sulphur Springs, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2010 · N4036E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around in turbulent wind conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB CEN10FA557](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA557.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Woodruff, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2010 · N570ER · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to attempt an instrument approach in turbulent night instrument meteorological conditions with a recently-identified deficiency with his instrument flight proficiency, which resulted in a loss of airplane control as a result of spatial…
- [NTSB ERA10WA498](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10WA498.md): Aero Commander 500 · Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 23, 2010 · N100PV · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA10TA493](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10TA493.md): Bell 412 · Brooklyn, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 22, 2010 · N412PD · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue fracture of the reduction gearbox output drive gear, which resulted in the loss of power output from the engines to the helicopter rotor blade system and a subsequent forced landing. The fracture of the output drive gear was caused by a fatigue…
- [NTSB ANC10CA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA093.md): Cessna T310R · Nome, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 15, 2010 · N87256 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain during a special VFR approach, resulting in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR10LA456](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA456.md): Savage Savage-Cozy · Aurora, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2010 · N9699 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane following a loss of engine power in the traffic pattern; the cause of the loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not…
- [NTSB ERA10FA471](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA471.md): Cessna 182T · Helena, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2010 · N804GK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s continuance of the GPS approach below the minimum descent altitude while landing in instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB CEN10CA517](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA517.md): Beech D35 · Guymon, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2010 · N3446B · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.

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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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