# 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 ERA09LA438](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA438.md): Christopher John P CHR-1 · Norridgewock, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2009 · N179TC · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a broken crankshaft for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA475](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA475.md): Glasflugel Standard Libelle · Faribault, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2009 · N3872 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain proper airspeed on approach to land.
- [NTSB WPR09CA481](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA481.md): S.C. Aerostar YAK-52W · Kaunakakai, HI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 25, 2009 · N691T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while in the airport traffic pattern in dark night conditions.
- [NTSB CEN09CA468](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA468.md): Corvus Carone MK 1 · Lee's Summit, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2009 · N51299 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09LA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA361.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Redmond, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2009 · N117KR · Substantial damage
  > An undetermined hydraulic system malfunction in the engine compartment during descent from cruise flight which resulted in an in-flight fire.
- [NTSB CEN09IA456](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09IA456.md): Cessna 172R · West Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2009 · N77AF · No damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the detachment of the throttle control cable from the throttle assembly during a landing approach. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a redundant means to preclude the detachment of the cable from the throttle…
- [NTSB WPR09FA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA347.md): Raytheon G36 · Hawthorne, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2009 · N618MW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the inadvertent activation of the fuel boost pump during the attempted go-around.
- [NTSB CEN09LA441](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA441.md): Piper PA-28 · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2009 · N5519W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of situational awareness during the approach to an unfamiliar airport at night and his failure to maintain clearance from the trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane's navigational equipment.
- [NTSB WPR09LA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA341.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Westley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2009 · N330HT · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear hydraulic line socket, which resulted in a hydraulic leak and in-flight fire. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the owner and/or maintenance facility to comply with the maintenance manual hose replacement schedule.
- [NTSB ERA09CA403](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA403.md): Smith PA18 replica · Chesterville, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2009 · N846PT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while turning from base leg to final approach.
- [NTSB CEN09CA434](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA434.md): Pdps Pzl-Bielsko SZD-59 · Durango, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 12, 2009 · N592JD · Destroyed
  > The glider pilot's decision to perform a low-altitude 360-degree turn while on final approach to land.
- [NTSB ERA09CA395](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA395.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Rutherford, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 11, 2009 · N8658W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while performing a go-around which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB CEN09LA461](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA461.md): Embraer-Empresa Brasileira De ERJ 170-20 · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2009 · N120HQ · No damage
  > The passenger's failure to comply with crewmember instructions to remain seated while the airplane was in turbulent weather conditions, resulting in an injury to the passenger.
- [NTSB ERA09LA396](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA396.md): Airbus A320-232 · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2009 · N606JB · No damage
  > An inadvertent in-flight encounter with turbulence during approach. Contributing to the accident was the passengers' failure to follow the instructions of the illuminated seatbelt sign.
- [NTSB ERA09CA390](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA390.md): Piper J3C · South Charleston, WV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 8, 2009 · N88025 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control during the attempted go-around.
- [NTSB CEN09CA423](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA423.md): Lewis Keith O Viggenite · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 8, 2009 · N20VV · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09CA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA381.md): Thompson David Challenger · Waymart, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2009 · N10232 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during approach to land resulting in a stall.
- [NTSB ANC09CA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA061.md): Airborne Edge 582 T · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2009 · N35240 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while on approach to land, resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience.
- [NTSB ERA09LA379](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA379.md): Cessna 172M · Princeton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2009 · N64178 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA378.md): Eurocopter AS 350 B2 · Loris, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2009 · N53963 · Substantial damage
  > The crew's failure to see and avoid a steel pole during a nighttime approach to the helipad.
- [NTSB CEN09LA415](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA415.md): Cessna 441 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2009 · N988AE · Substantial damage
  > A malfunction of the landing gear selector switch and a loose fitting on the emergency extension system which rendered the landing gear system inoperable.
- [NTSB CEN09FA405](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA405.md): Beech C35 · Weslaco, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2009 · N2043D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while operating with a fuel imbalance. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/owner's decision to fly the airplane outside of the operating limitations.
- [NTSB CEN09LA417](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA417.md): Cessna T210L · Santa Teresa, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2009 · N2118S · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear accumulator seal for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to confirm the status of the landing gear.
- [NTSB WPR09FA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA316.md): Cessna 172M · Rimrock, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2009 · N4396R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of flight experience, and his delayed initiation of a go-around.
- [NTSB WPR09CA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA315.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Preston, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2009 · N8600L · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion that resulted from the pilot's inadequate fuel planning.
- [NTSB CEN09CA459](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA459.md): Cessna 172P · Usafa, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2009 · N52298 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a safe flying airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall during the go-around.
- [NTSB CEN09CA412](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA412.md): Quicksilver Mxii Sport · Longmont, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2009 · N2910P · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09WA551](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09WA551.md): Cessna 172 · Palazzolo dello Stella, Italy · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 24, 2009 · D-EBFO · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN09CA386](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA386.md): Hubbell Prescott Pusher · Ashville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 24, 2009 · N19PP · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to propeller damage from being struck by the cabin-entry door, which inadvertently opened and departed the airframe for undetermined reasons during flight.
- [NTSB CEN09LA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA375.md): Cessna 150G · Mineola, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2009 · N2719S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during taxi, and his subsequent failure to maintain control after the inadvertent takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of flight experience.
- [NTSB WPR09LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA301.md): Paul Antares · Petaluma, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2009 · N729YF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing in gusting winds.
- [NTSB ERA09LA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA357.md): Luscombe 8 · Chipley, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2009 · N41915 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of power due to the use of automotive gasoline that contained ethanol, which was prohibited by the operating limitations. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/owner's failure to obtain and comply with the applicable operating limitations.
- [NTSB CEN09FA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA363.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Crystal, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2009 · N214BN · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a loss of aircraft control during a go-around. Factors associated with the accident were the dark night lighting conditions, moderate to heavy rain, and fatigue.
- [NTSB WPR09CA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA288.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Hell's Canyon, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 14, 2009 · N3761Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees.
- [NTSB WPR09CA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA283.md): Smith Albert F Challenger TWO · Moses Lake, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2009 · N7095K · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain lateral roll control of the airplane. Also causal was the flight instructor's failure to effectively communicate his instruction to relinquish the flight controls…
- [NTSB CEN09CA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA365.md): Cessna 172RG · Brownwood, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2009 · N6393R · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a large bird while on the downwind leg of a traffic pattern.
- [NTSB CEN09CA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA347.md): Cessna 210 · Fredericksburg, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2009 · N8280M · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09WA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09WA335.md): Piper Aerostar 6 · Minga Guazu, Paraguay · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 9, 2009 · N601RP · Substantial damage
  > On June 9, 2009, at 1903 local time, a Piper PA-60, N601RP, was destroyed during collision with terrain and a post crash fire on approach to Guarani International Airport (SGES), Minga Guazu, Paraguay. The pilot was fatally injured. Instrument meteorological…
- [NTSB ERA09LA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA329.md): Sorenson Lightning · Brevard, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2009 · N130DS · Substantial damage
  > Both pilots failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering after a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN09CA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA349.md): Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 · Hamilton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 7, 2009 · N3812F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while on short final.
- [NTSB ANC09CA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA054.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Tyonek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 7, 2009 · N82057 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.
- [NTSB ANC09CA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA051.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 6, 2009 · N7796Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed on final approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA09LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA323.md): York Ronald J Rotorway 162F · Berlin, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2009 · N162RY · Destroyed
  > A loss of control in flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DCA09WA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA09WA058.md): Boeing 767 · Taipei, Taiwan, Taiwan · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 5, 2009 · JA-613J · Minor damage
  > On June 6, 2009, Japan Airlines flight 653, a Boeing 767-300, registration JA-613J, experienced a cabin fire during approach to Taoyuan International Airport (TPE/RCTP), Taipei, Taiwan. The remains of a charred lighter were found in the nook between a seat…
- [NTSB ERA09LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA316.md): Rick Campbell Zenith-STOL CH801 · Gallman, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2009 · N1399X · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the flightcrew's improper fuel management.
- [NTSB OPS09IA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS09IA006.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD80 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2009 · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > The Chicago TRACON West Arrival controller's omission of a required clearance, resulting in AAL 879 overshooting the final for runway 28 and losing separation with AAL 93.
- [NTSB ERA09IA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09IA315.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Greenville, SC · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2009 · N695CD · No damage
  > A pitch control malfunction for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA327.md): Cessna 177 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2009 · N2872X · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning.
- [NTSB WPR09FA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA258.md): Cessna 320D · Fallon, NV · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 23, 2009 · N320KP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA09WA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09WA354.md): Robinson R-44 · Vitoria da Conquista, Brazil · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 22, 2009 · PR-NDF · Destroyed
  > On May 22, 2009, at 2139 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), a Brazilian registered Robinson R-44, PR-NDF, was destroyed when it impacted the ground during approach to land at the Vitoria da Conquista Airport (SBQV), Vitoria da Conquista, Brazil. The pilot and…

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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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