# 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 LAX07LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA216.md): Cessna 180A · Redding, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2007 · N5248D · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision concerning fuel system management and his failure to refuel while en route.
- [NTSB LAX07GA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07GA217.md): Eurocopter France AS350 B3 · Paso Robles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 13, 2007 · N811HP · Substantial damage
  > a loss of control for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an uncommanded roll and subsequent collision with terrain. Contributing factors in the accident were the flying pilot's failure to request assistance from the second pilot in a timely manner and…
- [NTSB NYC07LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA166.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Enterprise, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2007 · N4043P · Substantial damage
  > The designated examiner's improper decision to simulate an engine failure on short final approach, in conjunction with a short-field landing maneuver, and his inadequate remedial action. Contributing to the accident was the private pilot's inadvertent…
- [NTSB LAX07CA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA211.md): Piper PA-12 · Mukilteo, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 9, 2007 · N3964M · Destroyed
  > Fuel exhaustion resulting from the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to refuel the airplane, either before departure or at any of the alternate airports en route.
- [NTSB NYC07CA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA163.md): Cessna 182K · Matincus Island, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 8, 2007 · N2762Q · Substantial damage
  > An evasive maneuver to avoid a bird, while on final approach, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB MIA07FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07FA116.md): Eurocopter EC 130 B4 · New York, NY · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2007 · N453AE · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue fracture and in-flight separation of a 20-inch section of the blue composite main rotor blade trailing edge, aft of the spar, due to inadequate manufacture, and the manufacturer’s subsequent failure to detect an out-of-specification deviation in…
- [NTSB LAX07CA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA206.md): Schempp-Hirth Ventus-2C · Bridgeport, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2007 · N11YD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's encounter with an unfavorable wind and high sink rate conditions.
- [NTSB DFW07CA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA147.md): Piper PA28R-200 · Lubbock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2007 · N41585 · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent stall and subsequent hard landing as result of the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and his delayed relinquishing of the airplane's controls when requested by the flight instructor.
- [NTSB SEA07LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA190.md): Champion 7KCAB · Orangeburg, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2007 · N827BM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during go-around which resulted in a stall. The tailwind was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA07FA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07FA189.md): Cessna 182Q · Cashmere, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2007 · N735KP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees while on final approach. A contributing factor was the sun glare.
- [NTSB SEA07CA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA191.md): Piper PA 28R-180 · Henderson, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2007 · N4KE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the attempted go-around, which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI07CA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA196.md): Anderson Glasair FT II · Cedar Rapids, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2007 · N123JA · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during the downwind leg, which resulted in a forced landing. A factor in the accident was the unsuitable terrain encountered.
- [NTSB NYC07CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA151.md): Let Super Blanik L-23 · Warren, VT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2007 · N8022 · Substantial damage
  > The glider's inadvertent encounter with windshear. A factor was the outflow from a nearby thunderstorm.
- [NTSB DEN07LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07LA108.md): Schwarz RV-6A · Greeley, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2007 · N94KA · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC07FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07FA054.md): Cessna 177RG · Wasilla, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2007 · N52103 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to adequately supervise the private pilot (dual student), and his delayed go-around during approach to land. Contributing to the accident was the dual student's misjudged distance/altitude.
- [NTSB SEA07LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA177.md): Mooney M20C · Price, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2007 · N6713N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power transmission lines while on a night straight-in visual flight rules approach. Factors include a power transmission line about one and three-tenths mile off the approach end of the runway, and the pilot's…
- [NTSB CHI07LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA179.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Columbia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2007 · N1768T · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor's (CFI's) inadequate preflight planning/preparation of a test altitude that would afford an on airport landing in the event of engine power loss. Additional causes were the CFI not flying a traffic pattern that would allow for…
- [NTSB DEN07CA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA103.md): Piper PA-30 · Highgate, VT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 22, 2007 · N8078Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed on approach resulting in the stall and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ATL07CA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA094.md): Cessna C152 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2007 · N65399 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of consciousness while on final approach to land, resulting in an uncontrolled descent, and a hard landing on the runway.
- [NTSB SEA07TA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07TA174.md): Cessna 185C · Kalispell, MT · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 20, 2007 · N391M · Substantial damage
  > The complete loss of engine power during an attempted go-around from a simulated engine-out landing. Factors include rough/uneven terrain and high vegetation where the pilot made an emergency forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC07LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA146.md): Bell-Carson 47G-Super C-4 · Wall Township, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2007 · N867Z · Substantial damage
  > A total failure of the number one connecting rod during approach.
- [NTSB ATL07LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA092.md): Cessna 172 · Brinson, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2007 · N921JR · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to a blocked carburetor jet.
- [NTSB NYC07LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA144.md): Beech T-34A · Maxton, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2007 · N55192 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC07CA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA141.md): Piper PA31-310 · Marietta, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 18, 2007 · N97044 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in an undershoot.
- [NTSB CHI07CA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA169.md): Cessna 150H · Bellaire, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2007 · N23117 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the deer fence.
- [NTSB ANC07CA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07CA050.md): Cessna 206 · Seldovia, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2007 · N230JH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the final landing approach, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. A factor associated with the accident was turbulence.
- [NTSB ATL07CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA090.md): Rosenbaum Super Petrel · Palm Harbor, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 13, 2007 · N771AT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during approach to land on a lake resulting in an inflight collision with water. A factor was the pilot's lack of qualification and total experience in the accident airplane make and model.
- [NTSB SEA07CA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA149.md): Piper PA-16 · Esparto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 11, 2007 · N5641H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of altitude resulting in an undershoot. Factors included the berm and the wind gusts.
- [NTSB ANC07CA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07CA043.md): Cessna 170 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 11, 2007 · N3412D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while landing, and his selection of an unsuitable landing site, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree and an on-ground encounter with brush.
- [NTSB SEA07LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA170.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Redlands, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2007 · N130RJ · Substantial damage
  > The restriction of the carburetor float as a result of a misadjusted retractor clip. A contributing factor was the fire.
- [NTSB MIA07LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA109.md): Cessna 172RG · Lantana, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2007 · N522GC · Substantial damage
  > Separation of a landing gear hydraulic line at the fitting for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA07CA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA106.md): Cessna 150L · Greensboro, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2007 · N1786Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to retract the wing flaps during a go-around, which resulted in a stall, and uncontrolled descent, and an impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC07LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA046.md): Schleicher ASK-21 · Clear, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2007 · N621CP · Substantial damage
  > The dual student's misjudged distance/altitude during the final approach to land, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student, which resulted in an undershoot, and substantial damage.
- [NTSB NYC07CA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA133.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Lumberton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 7, 2007 · N2173S · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's improper decision to simulate an engine failure in the traffic pattern by cutting off fuel to the engine, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing.
- [NTSB NYC07FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA130.md): Mooney M20J · Canton, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2007 · N4126H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB LAX07LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA186.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Upland, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2007 · N4463T · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot under instruction to maintain the minimum single engine control airspeed (air) and directional control while turning to final approach. Also causal was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision and delayed remedial actions.
- [NTSB DEN07LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07LA098.md): Boeing 757-251 · Denver, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2007 · N523US · No damage
  > The inadvertent encounter with moderate turbulence during the approach which resulted in a serious injury to the flight attendant
- [NTSB LAX07CA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA182.md): Cessna 340A · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 1, 2007 · N8688K · Destroyed
  > fuel starvation due to the pilot's failure to adequately manage and monitor his fuel supply.
- [NTSB DEN07CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA097.md): Stevenson RV-6 · Oakley, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 1, 2007 · N836RV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during final approach resulting in a inadvertent stall and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB LAX07LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA175.md): Skygear Skygear · Chino, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 2007 · N51291 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed that resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB DEN07CA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA096.md): Cessna 172P · Manhattan, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2007 · N65685 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing. A contributing factor was the inadvertent encounter with the military helicopter's rotor wash.
- [NTSB CHI07CA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA156.md): Luscombe 8A · Elwood, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2007 · N2897K · Substantial damage
  > The commercial pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude and airspeed which resulted in the airplane mushing into the terrain during the simulated forced landing along with the CFI's failure to adequately supervise the commercial pilot's actions.
- [NTSB CHI07LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA150.md): Wood Vans RV7A · Marysville, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2007 · N7259N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object during a go-around and subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed. An airport sign and an inadvertent stall were factors.
- [NTSB DFW07LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA118.md): Grumman American AA-5B · Hilltop Lakes, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 2007 · N28730 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing and the weather conditions that were conducive to carburetor ice.
- [NTSB SEA07LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA132.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26A · Lake Elsinore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2007 · N2707Z · Substantial damage
  > The glider's encounter with a downdraft while in the traffic pattern, resulting in insufficient altitude to reach the airport. A contributing factor was the pilot's selection of an unsuitable off-airport landing area, which led to an on-ground collision with…
- [NTSB SEA07CA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA128.md): Forney F-1 · Morgan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 18, 2007 · N3007G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance of the hill on final approach to a landing. Contributing factors were the downdraft weather condition, the hilly terrain, and his lack of familiarity with the geographical area.
- [NTSB SEA07CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA125.md): Cessna 170B · Fairfield, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2007 · N2778C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while turning from base to final, resulting in an inadvertent stall/mush and subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB DEN07CA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA092.md): Centrair 101C · Alamogordo, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 12, 2007 · N991JB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to control the glider after encountering the downdraft causing the glider to land short of the dirt strip. Factors contributing to the accident were the downdraft and the runway marker.
- [NTSB LAX07CA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA154.md): Burkhart Grob G103 Twin II · Minden, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2007 · N49443 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, which led to an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB DFW07CA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA112.md): Cessna 180 · Austin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2007 · N2209C · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power as result of carburetor icing. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing.

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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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