# 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 CEN10FA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA324.md): Cessna T310R · Ruidoso, NM · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2010 · N310RH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain proper airspeed on final approach for landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s limited experience in the airplane make and model.
- [NTSB CEN10CA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA332.md): Piper J3C-65 · Hot Springs, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 14, 2010 · N70906 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadvertent closure of the fuel valve. Contributing to the accident were the unmarked fuel shutoff valve and the pilot's inexperience in the accident airplane.
- [NTSB CEN10CA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA304.md): Bordelon Kitfox IV · Stanton, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 7, 2010 · N396BK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent propeller blade pitch change and subsequent loss of forward thrust.
- [NTSB ERA10CA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA300.md): Piper PA-18-135 · North Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 6, 2010 · N2150A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a climbing turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR10LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA280.md): Beech F33 · Marana, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2010 · N1565A · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power while maneuvering to land for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR10CA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA278.md): Robinson R22 · La Verne, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 5, 2010 · N7028U · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadvertent movement of the mixture control.
- [NTSB CEN10CA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA297.md): Cessna 180 · Humble, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 3, 2010 · N154JD · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel management.
- [NTSB WPR10LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA276.md): Czech Aircraft Works Sportcruiser · San Diego, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2010 · N334BB · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent opening of the aircraft canopy during the takeoff climb, which distracted the pilot and resulted in his failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was a lack of guidance in the manufacturer's pilot operating handbook…
- [NTSB WPR10FA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA277.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Spokane, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2010 · N522SA · Substantial damage
  > A 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 and the student pilot's failure to maintain main rotor rpm.…
- [NTSB ERA10LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA293.md): Cessna 172H · Dania Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2010 · N1435F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA10CA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA289.md): Cessna 172N · Sterling, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2010 · N6371D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to not continue with the go-around, which resulted in a collision with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction due to the passenger’s panicked condition.
- [NTSB WPR10CA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA267.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2010 · N2865M · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power on final approach due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel management.
- [NTSB CEN10FA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA278.md): Evektor Aerotechnik Sportstar Plus · Richmond, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 29, 2010 · N121EV · Substantial damage
  > The opening of the cockpit canopy in-flight due to improper latching, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA10IA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10IA285.md): Cessna 560XL · White Plains, NY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 28, 2010 · N662QS · Minor damage
  > The flight crew's failure to ensure that the cabin door was secured/locked prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN10LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA274.md): Henney Michael A Vans RV-6A · Granbury, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2010 · N226MH · Substantial damage
  > The loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA272.md): North American T-28A · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2010 · N128AF · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the master rod bearing, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR10LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA258.md): Rice GN-1 AIR Campier · Paulden, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2010 · N129JR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control for undetermined reasons while on final approach to land.
- [NTSB ERA10CA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA278.md): Cessna 172S · East Haddam, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 24, 2010 · N169ER · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to attempt a go-around, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control while landing.
- [NTSB ERA10LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA280.md): Gardner Douglas P VAN/RV8A · Sebring, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2010 · N456DG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing approach.
- [NTSB ANC10CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA042.md): Piper PA-12 · Chugiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2010 · N2581M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path while landing, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree, and the collapse of the main landing gear during touchdown.
- [NTSB OPS10IA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS10IA196.md): Airbus Industrie A319-132 · Anchorage, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 21, 2010 · N810AW · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > The approach controller's delayed transfer of communications on the A319 to the tower controller and failure to account for the aircraft's speed when he directed the crew to turn north. Contributing to the incident was the 747 crew's transfer of radio…
- [NTSB ERA10LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA277.md): Rutter Herbert G Long EZ · Wakefield, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2010 · N91HR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly align the airplane with the final approach path to the runway and his subsequent loss of control during his attempts to correct the flight path. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s progressive cognitive decline due to…
- [NTSB ERA10CA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA273.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Farmingdale, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 20, 2010 · N960JB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a go-around attempt.
- [NTSB DCA10CA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA10CA061.md): Boeing 747 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2010 · N498MC · Substantial damage
  > impact of the fore flap with the aft fuselage after fatigue failure of the right wing fore flap carriage assembly attachment fitting at position 6.
- [NTSB CEN10LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA256.md): Cessna P206B · Spring Branch, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 2010 · N50LP · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.
- [NTSB CEN10CA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA254.md): Nelson Steven Paul WAG-AEROSPORTSMAN2+2 · Milica, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2010 · N124SN · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel management.
- [NTSB ERA10FA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA259.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Tuscaloosa, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 11, 2010 · N424LF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering to land, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and collision with the ground.
- [NTSB CEN10CA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA349.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Webster, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 9, 2010 · N8083C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged his speed and distance during landing, which resulted in an overrun.
- [NTSB WPR10CA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA233.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Lake Havasu City, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 8, 2010 · N918JR · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around, resulting in a stall/mush.
- [NTSB CEN10CA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA246.md): Carlesimo Glasair III T · Lynwood, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 7, 2010 · N713MJ · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to follow the pre-landing checklist and verifying the position of the fuel selector.
- [NTSB ANC10CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA037.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Port Moller, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 6, 2010 · N3774Z · Substantial damage
  > The loss of the left rudder cable retaining bolt during base to final turn, resulting in a loss of control and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR10CA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA236.md): Beech 76 · Willows, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 1, 2010 · N6628X · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind conditions and the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision, resulting in a loss of directional control during landing.
- [NTSB OPS10IA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS10IA163.md): Bombardier CL-600-2B19 · Burbank, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2010 · N953SW · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > The local controller’s failure to issue control instructions necessary to ensure positive control/standard separation of traffic operating within the Class C airspace.
- [NTSB ERA10CA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA240.md): Grumman G164 · Hampton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 22, 2010 · N654U · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during a go-around due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB WPR10CA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA226.md): Beech B35 · Burbank, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 19, 2010 · N5032C · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's encounter with turbulence while at an airspeed above maneuvering airspeed, which exceeded the limit load of the stabilizers and ruddervators.
- [NTSB WPR10CA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA224.md): Evolution Trikes Revo · Eleele, HI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 19, 2010 · N98EV · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power as a result of fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's improper decision to continue the flight after the low fuel warning. Contributing to the accident was the typographical error in the flight manual concerning the unusable fuel quantity.
- [NTSB CEN10LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA208.md): Reed William A Kitfox 4 · Baraboo, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2010 · N421KF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for wind gusts and maintain sufficient airspeed, which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB ERA10LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA222.md): Beech 95-A55 · Arecibo, PR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2010 · N9646Y · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power in one engine due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management, resulting in a forced landing in a field.
- [NTSB WPR10LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA202.md): Costruzioni AeronauticheTecnam P2002 Sierra · Tooele, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2010 · N797TS · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ENG10RA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG10RA025.md): Tupolev TU154 · Smolensk, Russia · Accident · 89 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 10, 2010 · N101 · Destroyed
  > On April 10, 2010, about 0656 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), a Tupolev Tu-154M, Tail Number 101, operated by the Polish Air Force as flight PLF101, crashed during approach to the Military Aerodrom Smolensk "Severnyi", Russia. All 89 passengers and 7…
- [NTSB CEN10CA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA197.md): American Champion 7GCAA · Creve Couer, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 8, 2010 · N1957C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to go-around during a simulated engine failure and the instructor pilot's delay in remedial actions.
- [NTSB ERA10CA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA220.md): Cessna 150G · Cooperstown, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 7, 2010 · N4760X · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during a simulated engine-out demonstration due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ERA10CA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA214.md): Piper PA28 · Louisville, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 7, 2010 · N4247T · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel management.
- [NTSB ERA10LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA199.md): Ratcliffe John A Kolb MARK3X · Charleston, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2010 · N3181L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model airplane.
- [NTSB WPR10LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA180.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Terry, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2010 · N3351Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting winds. Contributing to the accident was a loss of engine power on final approach due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot having to divert due to deteriorating…
- [NTSB ERA10LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA184.md): Cessna 150L · Lake Alfred, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2010 · N6589G · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during the landing approach for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10FA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA180.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Williston, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2010 · N823AG · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilots of both airplanes did not maintain an adequate visual lookout to see and avoid each other.
- [NTSB ERA10LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA179.md): Ferguson William C FX4-2 · Cartersville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2010 · N8508H · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine-driven oil pump drive coupling resulting in a loss lubrication and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN10LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA166.md): Cessna 421B · Artesia, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2010 · N3382Q · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management.
- [NTSB WPR10CA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA157.md): Piper PA-28-161 · El Cajon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 13, 2010 · N8441B · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird in the downwind leg of the airport's traffic pattern.

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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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