# 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 NYC08CA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA113.md): Cessna 177B · Quincy, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 27, 2008 · N49AF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to refuel, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB LAX08LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA066.md): Bartle Lancair IV-P · Murrieta/Temecu, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2008 · N811HB · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power while on approach due to the electrical overload of a fuse caused by the builder's inadequate design and installation of the electrical ignition system.
- [NTSB NYC08CA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA128.md): Piper PA 32-300 · Apopka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 25, 2008 · N812WM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance/altitude while on the final leg of the approach.
- [NTSB NYC08CA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA115.md): Boeing 737-700 · Valdosta, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 23, 2008 · N551WN · No damage
  > An unexpected encounter with turbulence, while on approach for landing.
- [NTSB LAX08LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA064.md): Cessna 210 · Willcox, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2008 · N7337E · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power while on final approach due to multiple grounding faults in the ignition system as a result of poor ignition system maintenance.
- [NTSB NYC08FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA109.md): Beech A36 · Cumberland, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2008 · N3815T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper approach course for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW08IA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08IA073.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-88 · Austin, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2008 · N935DL · Minor damage
  > The airplane struck a large bird while making a visual approach to the airport.
- [NTSB SEA08FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA078.md): Lancair LC41 · Portland, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2008 · N621ER · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to follow the missed approach procedure. Contributing to the accident were the fog and below landing minimums visibility conditions.
- [NTSB DFW08CA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA069.md): Piper J3C-65 · Shallowater, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 10, 2008 · N26868 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain a safe clearance from the terrain while manuevering for the landing surface.
- [NTSB NYC08CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA097.md): Christen Industries Eagle II · Boone, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 9, 2008 · N712RP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance/altitude while on the final leg of the traffic pattern. Contributing to the accident were the proximity of the trees to the threshold, and the lack of a displaced threshold.
- [NTSB MIA08CA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA054.md): Cessna 177RG · Tallahassee, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 9, 2008 · N52495 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's inaccurate fuel management resulting in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB DFW08CA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA067.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Dallas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 9, 2008 · N4998L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the landing.
- [NTSB MIA08CA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA055.md): William P. Crowell Genesis · Warm Springs, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 8, 2008 · N3449 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during final approach.
- [NTSB CHI08CA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA078.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Cahokia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 8, 2008 · N554PC · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to correct for proper runway alignment during final approach and his failure to maintain aircraft control during his subsequent go-around. Contributing to the accident was the dual-student's failure to properly align with the…
- [NTSB MIA08LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA053.md): Cessna C-172RG · Chamblee, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 2008 · N6562V · Substantial damage
  > A cracked nose gear actuator o-ring resulting in hydraulic fluid exhaustion, and collapse of the main gear.
- [NTSB NYC08CA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA092.md): Kral Series 5 Kitfox · Fruitland Park, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 3, 2008 · N97GK · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from obstructions during the landing approach. Contributing to the accident was the reduced visibility due to sunglare and haze.
- [NTSB SEA08LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA068.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Mukilteo, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 2008 · N8794V · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power while on final approach for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was a power line.
- [NTSB NYC08MA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08MA090.md): Raytheon C90A · Mount Airy, NC · Accident · 6 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2008 · N57WR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's improper decision to descend below the minimum descent altitude, and failure to follow the published missed approach…
- [NTSB LAX08FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08FA049.md): Cessna 172N · Corona, CA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 2008 · N737EJ · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other airplane.
- [NTSB NYC08CA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA085.md): Quicksilver Sport 2S · Arley, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 19, 2008 · N2669A · Substantial damage
  > A malfunction of the rudder control system.
- [NTSB DFW08FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08FA057.md): Piper PA46-500TP · San Antonio, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2008 · N169CA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to execute an instrument approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment due to recent use of over-the-counter medication.
- [NTSB SEA08FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA062.md): Hawker Beechcraft 1900C · Lihue, HI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2008 · N410UB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's spatial disorientation and loss of situational awareness. Contributing to the accident were the dark night and the task requirements of simultaneously monitoring the cockpit instruments and the other airplane.
- [NTSB MIA08FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08FA038.md): Cessna 172L · Clearwater, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2008 · N7100Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering for approach to land. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's operation of the airplane above the design gross weight.
- [NTSB CHI08FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FA061.md): Cessna 340 · Port Clinton, OH · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2008 · N2637Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall during the landing approach.
- [NTSB CHI08LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA071.md): Airbus Industrie A319-114 · Detroit, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2008 · N349NB · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the engine cowling which resulted from maintenance personnel failing to follow maintenance procedures in that they did not latch the engine cowling following the maintenance inspection. A factor associated with the accident was their…
- [NTSB MIA08LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA036.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 2008 · N109ND · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to inadequate maintenance inspection resulting in a worn throttle housing going undetected and failing.
- [NTSB MIA08LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA034.md): Costruzioni Aeronautiche P2002 Sierra · Stevensville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 2008 · N26WR · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the failure of company maintenance personnel to comply with engine manufacturers requirements for carburetor adjustment during the 100-hour inspection.
- [NTSB DFW08FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08FA053.md): Bell 206L1 · Venice, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2007 · N211EL · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s decision to continue to the destination landing platform in weather conditions below the company’s weather minimums and his failure to maintain aircraft control during the approach. Contributing to the passenger fatality and the severity of the…
- [NTSB CHI08FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FA055.md): Cessna 310R · Traverse City, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2007 · N37249 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath during the instrument approach, which led to his loss of control and subsequent impact with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB ANC08LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA030.md): Piper PA-22-150 · North Pole, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 2007 · N7637D · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during an attempted go-around, resulting in a forced landing and a collision with snow-covered terrain. A factor associated with the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC08CA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA067.md): Mooney M20F · Carrollton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 22, 2007 · N9371M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's descent below the glidepath during the approach, which resulted in a collision with terrain. Contributing factors included the pilot's diverted attention, pilot fatigue, and the night lighting conditions.
- [NTSB CHI08FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FA053.md): Beech V35B · Springfield, IL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2007 · N17784 · Destroyed
  > The loss of control during an instrument approach due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB LAX08IA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08IA042.md): Eurocopter France AS350 B3 · Fresno, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 2007 · N414HP · No damage
  > Malfunction of a hydraulic servo while on final approach due to excessive wear of the locking finger.
- [NTSB CHI08FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FA050.md): Boeing 777-222 · Chicago, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2007 · N220UA · Minor damage
  > Emergency evacuation due to dense smoke in the cabin and the possibility of an on-board fire, which resulted in a serious injury to one of the 264 passengers and crew. An additional cause was the failure of an engine bearing, allowing oil to migrate into the…
- [NTSB NYC08LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA061.md): Cessna 310J · Hilton Head Island, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2007 · N310RV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around.
- [NTSB NYC08CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA072.md): Beech BE-55 · Lancaster, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 13, 2007 · N777EV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath during the landing approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to fly with known deficiencies in equipment, and the icing conditions.
- [NTSB NYC08FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA056.md): Beech H35 · Warrenton, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2007 · N5481D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the published instrument approach procedure and his failure to maintain the minimum descent altitude which resulted in collision with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident were the night, instrument meteorological…
- [NTSB NYC08CA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA055.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Tallahassee, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 8, 2007 · N5921D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged clearance over obstacles during final approach.
- [NTSB MIA08FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08FA027.md): Cessna T210N · Bloomfield, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2007 · N5431C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot exceeded the design stress limits of the airplane, which resulted in the in-flight break up. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's loss of control in-flight due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB LAX08CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA035.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Fallbrook, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 7, 2007 · N44528 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged distance and altitude that led to an undershoot and a failure to obtain the proper touchdown point.
- [NTSB MIA08CA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA025.md): Messing Roy Sonex · New Smyrna Beac, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 6, 2007 · N130SX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance while on final approach for landing.
- [NTSB NYC08LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA049.md): Cessna 172N · Gaithersburg, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2007 · N259ER · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during an attempted touch-and-go. Contributing to the accident was the instructor's delay in taking remedial action, and the presence of trees in proximity to the side of the runway.
- [NTSB MIA08FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08FA021.md): Mooney M20J · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 2007 · N201VX · Substantial damage
  > The reason for this occurrence was not determined.
- [NTSB NYC08FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA046.md): Cessna 310R · Owensboro, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 2007 · N3364G · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control during approach for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC08CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA047.md): Cessna 152 · Venice, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 26, 2007 · N461TC · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CHI08FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FA039.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Faribault, MN · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2007 · N482SR · Destroyed
  > The pilot not maintaining adequate airspeed for the gusty crosswind conditions and the stall/spin encountered during the go-around. Contributing to the accident were the crosswinds and wind gusts.
- [NTSB SEA08FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA036.md): Cessna 177 · Auburn, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2007 · N3459T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering in the traffic pattern for landing, which resulted in a stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment during the flight from the effects of over-the-counter medications.
- [NTSB NYC08FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA041.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · New Windsor, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2007 · N108GD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath during an instrument-landing-system approach in fog. Contributing to the accident were pilot fatigue and air traffic control's failure to issue a minimum safe altitude warning.
- [NTSB CHI08LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA037.md): Padelt PG37-1 · Hampton, IA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2007 · N4448Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning which resulted in the failure to maintain clearance with the power lines. Contributing to the accident was the power line.
- [NTSB MIA08CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA017.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Hyannis, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 14, 2007 · N9610W · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.

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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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