# 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 DEN08LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA038.md): Rotorway Exec 162-F · New Century, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2007 · N46110 · Substantial damage
  > While on approach the tail rotor spar failed due to metal fatigue.
- [NTSB ANC08LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA018.md): Cessna 150 · Palmer, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2007 · N11764 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student, and his delayed go-around. Contributing to the accident was dark night conditions.
- [NTSB SEA08LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA021.md): Cessna 340 · Garberville, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2007 · N5049Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional visual flight rules (VFR) flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain clearance from the trees and terrain during climb. Contributing to the accident were the weather conditions of fog and a low…
- [NTSB DEN08LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA027.md): Agusta A119 · Cody, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2007 · C-GNSR · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power while on approach for undetermined reasons. Contributing to this accident was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB SEA08LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA017.md): Kelly F1D · Reno, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2007 · N42KK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control while performing intentional approach to stall maneuvers. Contributing to the accident was the inadvertent entry of the airplane into a spin.
- [NTSB DEN08CA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA023.md): Cessna TP206A · Boulder, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 2, 2007 · N4635F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of altitude. Contributing factors in this accident were the pilot's intentional low airspeed, his failure to execute a go-around, and the soft terrain.
- [NTSB SEA08FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA013.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Sequim, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2007 · N27175 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's misjudged distance and altitude that led to an undershoot; his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll; and his failure to maintain clearance from trees during an attempted aborted landing.
- [NTSB DEN08LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA021.md): Cessna T210K · Los Alamos, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2007 · N8251M · Substantial damage
  > The binding of the nose landing gear doors for undetermined reasons, resulting in the pilot having to make a nose gear up landing.
- [NTSB LAX08CA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA021.md): Beech A36 · Camarillo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 26, 2007 · N16SF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB LAX08CA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA020.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Fresno, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 26, 2007 · N6791J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper glide path to clear objects during approach for landing.
- [NTSB ANC08CA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA009.md): Piper PA-18 · Pilot Point, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 24, 2007 · N1602A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a loss of control, and an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors associated with the accident were gusty, high winds.
- [NTSB MIA08LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA006.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2007 · N52730 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during approach for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA08CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA008.md): Globe GC-1B · Edenton, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 21, 2007 · N80997 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while on final approach resulting in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB NYC08CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA017.md): Cessna 152 · Greenville, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2007 · N757DP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees during the approach.
- [NTSB DFW08LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA018.md): Cessna 150K · Flora, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2007 · N6157G · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN08LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA014.md): Cessna 210 · Canon City, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2007 · N215MD · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine throttle cable resulting in a lack of engine power when commanded.
- [NTSB SEA08CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA011.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Tehachapi, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 15, 2007 · N17888 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged distance/altitude that led to an undershoot, and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point.
- [NTSB CHI08CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA017.md): Balloon Works Firefly 7 · East Hampstead, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 15, 2007 · N7408G · No damage
  > The pilot's excessive descent rate on approach, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing factors were the adverse winds encountered during the flight, and the presence of the trees and power lines near the landing area.
- [NTSB SEA08CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA010.md): Welch RV-9 · Bigfork, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 14, 2007 · N475TW · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation while on downwind for landing. The pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel management planning was a factor.
- [NTSB MIA08LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA004.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Hillsville, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2007 · N5235W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around.
- [NTSB CHI08LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA006.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Festus, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2007 · N43246 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight, fuel system water contamination and fuel starvation which resulted in a loss of engine power during landing approach. An additional cause was the emergency landing procedure not followed by the pilot following a loss…
- [NTSB ANC08LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA003.md): Maule M-5-220C · Aniak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2007 · N62029 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel tank selection and fuel starvation, while doing touch-and-go landings.
- [NTSB LAX08CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA006.md): Aviat A-1 · Arroyo Grande, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 7, 2007 · N9620Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged altitude and distance on the approach that led to an undershoot and inadequate obstacle clearance.
- [NTSB CHI08CA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA012.md): Cessna 210C · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 7, 2007 · N3601Y · Substantial damage
  > The hydraulic system pump leak which resulted in the failure of the emergency landing gear system to extend and lock the landing gear for landing and the flap system.
- [NTSB ANC08CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA002.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · King Salmon, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 7, 2007 · N24BR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions during the final approach to land, which resulted in the airplane colliding with terrain. A factor contributing to the accident was the gusty wind.
- [NTSB LAX08CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA003.md): Let Blanik L-13 · Hemet, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 6, 2007 · N510CS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate due to his failure to close the air brake and/or partially retract the flaps during an encounter with lost lift on final approach.
- [NTSB DFW08LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA001.md): Indus T211 Thorpedo · Denton, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2007 · N211LS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning and preparation which led to his getting lost on a local area flight and his failure to maintain clearance from the trees. Contributing to the accident were the prevailing dark night illumination and the pilot's lack of…
- [NTSB NYC08LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA001.md): Lambert John G Varieze · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2007 · N8VE · Destroyed
  > A loss of control in flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC07LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA244.md): Beech F33A · Franklin, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2007 · N52359 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during approach for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB NYC07LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA243.md): Fokker VI · Morristown, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2007 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during approach.
- [NTSB CHI07LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA312.md): Beech B35 · Waterloo, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2007 · N55GW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the trees and terrain during a night visual approach for landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's lack of recent night flying experience, the night conditions, and the trees.
- [NTSB CHI07LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA309.md): Robinson R44 · Jackson Center, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2007 · N8353K · Destroyed
  > The reported vibration in the helicopter during an approach for landing for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the mature cornfield.
- [NTSB CHI07CA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA311.md): Grumman American AA-5 Traveler · Warrenton, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2007 · N9583L · Substantial damage
  > The low airspeed gust factor by the pilot, the altitude/clearance not maintained by the pilot, and the inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the pilot during the landing approach. Contributing factors were the trees and wind gusts.
- [NTSB ANC07LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA108.md): Cessna 172 · Bethel, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2007 · N758TG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while landing.
- [NTSB SEA07CA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA273.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2007 · N6716J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions while landing, which resulted in an undershoot and an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors associated with the accident were the downdraft, the uneven terrain, and the flight instructor's delayed…
- [NTSB DEN07FA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07FA165.md): Cessna T210M · Moriarty, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2007 · N732XE · Destroyed
  > the instructor pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during aborted landing and attempted go-around which resulted in an inadvertent elevator trim stall. Contributing to the accident were the instructor pilot's inadequate supervision during the…
- [NTSB SEA07LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA270.md): Socata TB20 · Beatty, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2007 · N203AB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the manufacturer's procedures during a go-around and subsequent loss of airplane control. A contributing factor to the accident was the dark night.
- [NTSB CHI07CA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA304.md): Beech C23 · Carrollton, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 22, 2007 · N9793L · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power during approach due to carburetor ice and the uneven terrain encountered during the forced landing which caused the airplane to nose over. Weather conducive to carburetor icing was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB SEA07CA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA269.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Bend, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2007 · N2341J · Substantial damage
  > Proper descent rate not obtained/maintained during a pinnacle approach.
- [NTSB ANC07LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA106.md): Piper PA-18 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2007 · N4468Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the carburetor heat control, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed to preclude a stall. Contributing to the accident was carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB ATL07LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA128.md): Beech B90 · Chattanooga, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2007 · N10TM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion during the landing approach.
- [NTSB LAX07LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA280.md): Root Sherpa · Scappoose, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2007 · N1415B · Substantial damage
  > A loss of aircraft pitch control due to the fatigue failure of the fuselage tube structure at the flight control stick gimbal mechanism due to an incomplete weld penetration at the root of the weld.
- [NTSB SEA07FA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07FA262.md): Beech A-36TC · Burlington, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2007 · N1811Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to descend below the published minimum descent altitude (MDA), and his failure to maintain clearance from vertical objects during an instrument approach. Contributing to the accident were low ceilings, inadequate preflight planning, and…
- [NTSB LAX07CA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA279.md): Cessna 172L · Helena, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 13, 2007 · N7221Q · Substantial damage
  > unexpected collision with birds on short final that damaged the airplane wing structure.
- [NTSB MIA07CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA151.md): Schleicher ASW-24E · Morganton, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2007 · N24WR · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed while turning base to final resulting in the left wing contacting the ground.
- [NTSB DEN07FA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07FA157.md): Cessna 180 · Englewood, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2007 · N4719B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the force landing attempt resulting in a stall-spin and the subsequent impact with the ground. A factor contributing to the accident was the engine failure for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC07CA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA218.md): Piper PA-28-181 · N Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2007 · N3063Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around, which resulted in a collision with water. A factor in this accident was the crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB SEA07LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA248.md): Higher Class Sport Hornet · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2007 · N155HC · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during a go-around for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering following the loss of power.
- [NTSB NYC07CA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA211.md): Aeronca O-58B · Lincoln Park, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2007 · N46248 · Substantial damage
  > A bird strike, as reported by the pilot.
- [NTSB LAX07CA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA267.md): Hughes 269C · Ramona, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2007 · N58332 · Substantial damage
  > a 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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