# 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 LAX08CA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA138.md): Schweizer 300C · Ogden, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 2, 2008 · N1510A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot under instruction's encounter with a settling with power condition, and the flight instructor's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm during the subsequent go-around. Also causal was the instructor pilot's delayed remedial action during the…
- [NTSB DEN08LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA098.md): Harms Robert M KIT FOX SE · La Porte, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2008 · N40120 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB CHI08CA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA147.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Dixon, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 2, 2008 · N2108N · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot improperly raised the flaps during the go-around, did not maintain airspeed, and stalled the airplane. The trees were a factor.
- [NTSB NYC08CA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA200.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Wildwood, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 1, 2008 · N3024Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during approach. Contributing to the accident were the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB LAX08LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA160.md): Quad City Ultralight Challenger LSS · Moses Lake, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2008 · N95478 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain control due to an in-flight separation of the vertical fin as a result of the failure of the airplane's builder to properly secure the vertical fin to the fuselage.
- [NTSB MIA08LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA109.md): Piper J3C-65 · Durham, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2008 · N3544N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while approaching to land.
- [NTSB SEA08CA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA144.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Reno, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2008 · N2024Z · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain translational lift airspeed while approaching the pinnacle and the certificated flight instructor's delayed remedial action and inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB SEA08CA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA143.md): Cessna 150M · Cove, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 28, 2008 · N63422 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain during a go-around.
- [NTSB SEA08CA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA141.md): Piper PA-20 · Fields, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2008 · N7076K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the approach. Contributing to the accident was a windshear.
- [NTSB SEA08MA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08MA136.md): Aerospatiale AS-350-D · Avalon, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · May 24, 2008 · N67GE · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power during approach for landing due to a fatigue fracture of a power turbine blade.
- [NTSB CHI08CA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA139.md): Cessna 172N · Blue Ash, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 24, 2008 · N75528 · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the throttle cable from the linkage during the approach to land and the altitude/clearance not being available to the pilot during the forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the electrical wires the airplane impacted.
- [NTSB LAX08FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08FA152.md): Beech V35B · Fall River Mills, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 23, 2008 · N1886L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering for landing, resulting in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB LAX08CA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA143.md): Mason RV-9A · Pacific City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2008 · N486EM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare and failure to maintain control following a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was a temporary partial loss of power due to carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB CHI08FA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FA132.md): Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Comstock, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 16, 2008 · N5049F · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power in flight due to fuel exhaustion resulting from the pilot's inadequate fuel management. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC08LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA067.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Juneau, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 2008 · N62355 · Substantial damage
  > Structural damage to the airplane as the result of a birdstrike.
- [NTSB NYC08CA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA179.md): Cessna T182T · Newport, RI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2008 · N65433 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper weather evaluation and a tailwind.
- [NTSB CHI08LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA129.md): Cessna 208B · Ada, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2008 · N893FE · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW08LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA139.md): Commander AC-680 · Hope, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2008 · N39BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the twin-engine airplane while landing. Contributing to the accident were the crosswind and partial loss of power on the right engine.
- [NTSB LAX08LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA130.md): Greco Drifter 912 · Homestead, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2008 · N5318F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a turn to the final approach leg of the traffic pattern, resulting in an accelerated stall.
- [NTSB CHI08LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA123.md): Dickenson Bathtub · Broadhead, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2008 · N538 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CHI08LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA125.md): Rans S-12 XL · Pelion, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 2008 · N9148Y · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the improper actions of the instructor pilot and the low experience level of the instructor pilot in this make and model of aircraft.
- [NTSB SEA08LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA119.md): Cameron Balloons C-100 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 2008 · N6004K · Minor damage
  > The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation during the landing approach. Contributing to the accident were windshear and rocky terrain.
- [NTSB SEA08FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA116.md): Cessna 172N · McCall, ID · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 3, 2008 · N75856 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain adequate visual lookout and clearance from another airplane while attempting to land on the same runway. Contributing to the accident was the non-standard pattern entry of the pilot.
- [NTSB DEN08LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA082.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Houston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2008 · N303TE · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for reasons undetermined. Contributing to the accident was a lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI08CA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA118.md): Luscombe 8A · Remus, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 30, 2008 · N28403 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during approach due to fuel contamination. Contributing to the accident were the unsuitable terrain and a tree.
- [NTSB NYC08CA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA170.md): Cessna 172F · White Plains, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 28, 2008 · N5382R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper glide path during the approach.
- [NTSB LAX08LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA118.md): Cessna C175A · Groveland, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2008 · N6868E · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a blocked fuel line that was improperly fabricated by the pilot. Also causal was the pilot's excessive ground speed during the taxi tests that resulted in an inadvertent takeoff.
- [NTSB DFW08CA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA103.md): Beech C-23 · De Queen, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 20, 2008 · N2049L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an aborted landing. Contributing to the accident were the crosswind and the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions.
- [NTSB DFW08CA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA112.md): Haecker Spacewalker · Kingsbury, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 19, 2008 · N8071C · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN08LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA081.md): Enstrom F28C · Mosby, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2008 · N56895 · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for reasons undetermined, and the pilot's decision to discontinue the autorotation when he thought engine power had been restored. Contributing to the accident were the low altitude and excessive airspeed.
- [NTSB CHI08LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA102.md): Boeing E75N1 · Youngstown, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2008 · N3840K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB LAX08FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08FA101.md): Cessna 310Q · Compton, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2008 · N6231Q · Substantial damage
  > The loss of both engines' power during approach due to fuel exhaustion that resulted from the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to verify the quantity of fuel on board the airplane.
- [NTSB NYC08FA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA157.md): Cartwright H Jr/Cottrell M RV-10 · Seale, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2008 · N210HM · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's in-flight loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident were the weather conditions and the pilot-in-command's lack of flight experience in the accident airplane.
- [NTSB SEA08LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA104.md): Robinson R44 · Pahrump, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2008 · N510JM · Substantial damage
  > The loss of the engine to transmission drive train continuity while on approach for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident were lack of suitable terrain for a run-on landing, and cars on the race track.
- [NTSB LAX08LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA105.md): Raytheon B300 · Tuscaloosa, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2008 · N900WP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's encounter with severe turbulence during descent into the airport environment, which resulted in an exceedence of the aircraft's design stress limit and structural damage.
- [NTSB LAX08FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08FA092.md): Beech 95-B55 · Benson, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 2008 · N20480 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged speed and altitude during approach that led to a long landing and his subsequent failure to maintain control during an attempted go-around. Contributing to the accident were the dark night, the pilot's low total night flight experience,…
- [NTSB CHI08CA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA103.md): Koleno Titan T-51 · Geneva, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 3, 2008 · N614TB · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the propeller pitch control mechanism during approach. Contributing to the accident were the inability of the pilot to maintain airspeed and altitude, and the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB SEA08LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA100.md): Cessna 182A · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2008 · N5931B · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB LAX08LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA089.md): Cessna 180K · Redding, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2008 · N95ME · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's incorrect positioning of the fuel tank selector.
- [NTSB MIA08CA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA084.md): Grumman American AA5B · Marlboro, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 29, 2008 · N333FT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind gusts while on final approach.
- [NTSB LAX08LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA088.md): Beech F33A · San Diego, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2008 · N3133W · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper use of the mixture control.
- [NTSB DFW08LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA089.md): Piper PA24-260 · Abbeville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2008 · N9097P · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other approaching airplane. A contributing factor was the close proximity between the two private airstrips.
- [NTSB DFW08CA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA086.md): Air Tractor At-301 · Plains, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 26, 2008 · N4427S · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power as a result of a blocked carburetor. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI08CA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA098.md): McDonnell Douglas 600N · Waverly, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 26, 2008 · N160KC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare.
- [NTSB CHI08CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA095.md): Piper PA-34-200T · North Canton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 25, 2008 · N767PD · Substantial damage
  > The bird strike during approach for landing.
- [NTSB ANC08CA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA044.md): Cessna 180 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 23, 2008 · N180JP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and inadequate compensation for wind conditions during a go-around. Contributing to the accident were wind gusts and a crosswind.
- [NTSB MIA08FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08FA081.md): Cirrus SR22 · Waxhaw, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2008 · N615WM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering to land, resulting in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the tailwind.
- [NTSB NYC08CA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA136.md): J&J Ultralights Sea Wing · Live Oak, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 13, 2008 · N7711Z · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was his habit interference from previously flying conventional airplanes.
- [NTSB SEA08LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA085.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 2008 · N8400A · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's delay in initiating the go-around, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight and delayed remedial action. Contributing to the accident were the momentary failure of the engine to respond, the failure of both the…
- [NTSB NYC08CA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA118.md): Cessna 172SP · Lincoln Park, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 2, 2008 · N107MA · Substantial damage
  > The certificated flight instructor's delayed decision to go-around.

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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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