# Final NTSB investigations, ND: 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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB CEN24LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA239.md): Thrush S2R · Hebron, ND · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 17, 2024 · N529KC · Substantial damage
  > Foreign object debris in the Negative Torque Sensing (NTS) system check valve, which impeded the flow of oil to the NTS system and the propeller governor (PG) reset piston, resulting in a total loss of engine power and an off-airport forced landing.…
- [NTSB CEN22LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA144.md): Cirrus Design SR22T · Minot, ND · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 11, 2022 · N164CP · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the Nos.2, 4, and 6 cylinders due to detonation.
- [NTSB CEN22LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA007.md): Soneral L2 · Minot, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 3, 2021 · N9115Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed and exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack on final landing approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inexperience with the…
- [NTSB CEN21LA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA371.md): Cessna 210D · West Fargo, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 10, 2021 · N3944Y · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN19LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA039.md): Cessna 550 · Fargo, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 2018 · N941JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to lower the flaps during the approach and maintain sufficient airspeed while flying in instrument meteorological and icing conditions and the accumulation of ice on the wings’ leading edges, which resulted in the exceedance of the…
- [NTSB CEN17FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA045.md): Cessna 340 · Fargo, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2016 · N123KK · Destroyed
  > The loose fuel fitting on the combustion heater that leaked a lean fuel-air mixture into the nose baggage compartment. The mixture was most likely ignited by the combustion heater, blowing off the nose baggage compartment doors and starting an in-flight fire.
- [NTSB CEN13LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA348.md): Cessna 172S · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2013 · N552ND · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall during the go-around.
- [NTSB CHI07LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA064.md): Cessna 414A · Dickinson, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2007 · N6631C · Substantial damage
  > The undetermined failure of the emergency landing gear system and the retraction of the right main landing gear during landing.
- [NTSB CHI05LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA109.md): Piper PA-31T · Bismarck, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 2005 · N2338V · Substantial damage
  > Rupture of the hydraulic powerpak drain line which resulted in a loss of hydraulic fluid and the inability to properly lower the landing gear despite the pilot's execution of the emergency extension procedures. A contributing factor was the runway light…
- [NTSB CHI04LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA278.md): Cessna 208B · Gwinner, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2004 · N7392B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude during the circling maneuver. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper decision to execute the approach when weather conditions were below minimums and the low light (dark night) conditions.
- [NTSB CHI03LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA019.md): Cessna 150M · New Town, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2002 · N2995V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance and his inadequate in-flight planning/decision. Contributing factors are the pilot becoming lost/disoriented and night conditions.
- [NTSB CHI01LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA305.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2001 · N240ND · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB CHI00LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA245.md): Cessna 152 · Arthur, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2000 · N7385W · Substantial damage
  > the water contamination found in the fuel and the pilot misjudging his altitude during the emergency procedure. A factor was the terrain condition of the corn crop.
- [NTSB CHI99LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA219.md): Piper PA-32R · Fargo, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1999 · N8451E · Substantial damage
  > fuel starvation due to the pilot's fuel mismanagement and the pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare.
- [NTSB CHI98LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA292.md): Bell M74L · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1998 · N1001N · Substantial damage
  > The worn rotor clutch shoes, and subsequent loss of main rotor rpm.
- [NTSB CHI98LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA236.md): Air Tractor AT301 · Langdon, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1998 · N7301Y · Substantial damage
  > the total loss of engine power for reasons undetermined. A factor was rough and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB CHI98FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA119.md): Cessna 208B · Bismarck, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1998 · N868FE · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach which resulted in an inadvertant stall. Factors associated with the accident were the icing conditions and the pilot's low level experience in this make and model of airplane.
- [NTSB CHI98LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA101.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Edgeley, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1998 · N9882K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision making which resulted in a delayed go-around and his not maintaining aircraft control. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI98LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA021.md): Schweizer 269C · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1997 · N557DC · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in a low fuel state, and his inability to see the wire which the helicopter contacted. Factors associated to the accident were the precautionary landing, the dark night conditions, and the wire which…
- [NTSB CHI97LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA120.md): Maule M-5 · West Fargo, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1997 · N290X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to attain a proper touchdown point. Factors relating to the accident were: the unfavorable wind conditions, and the terrain condition where the airplane touched down.
- [NTSB CHI96LA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA343.md): Beech BE-35 · Minot, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1996 · N1368Z · Substantial damage
  > fuel management was not performed and starvation of the fuel system. A factor involved was inadequate in-flight planning/decision.
- [NTSB CHI96LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA202.md): Piper PA-44 · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1996 · N853ND · Substantial damage
  > the instructor pilot used an improper procedure when he demonstrated a rejected takeoff and he misjudged the flare.
- [NTSB CHI96LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA064.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Munich, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1995 · N88384 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot allowed his airspeed to get too low and encountered a stall/mush condition. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot not being able to maintain directional control due to misuse of the controls for wind drift correction and improper use…
- [NTSB CHI95LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA076.md): Beech V35A-TC · Pembina, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 1995 · N68DC · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgement of the actual altitude of the airplane. Factors were the visual illusion caused by the snow covered runway environment and the whiteout weather condition.
- [NTSB CHI94GA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94GA093.md): Cessna 401A · Minot, ND · Accident · 4 fatal · Final report · Feb 24, 1994 · N4071Q · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude during a missed approach. Factors related to the accident were: the unfavorable weather and snow covered terrain.
- [NTSB CHI94LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA090.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 1994 · N66ND · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to the improper positioning of the fuel tank selector by the student pilot.
- [NTSB CHI93LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA131.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Northwood, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1993 · N108ND · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB CHI93LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA128.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Bismarck, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1993 · N88384 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane en route to ensure adequate fuel to complete the flight.
- [NTSB CHI93LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA033.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Makoti, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1992 · N7057W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining a proper glidepath during his approach to landing.
- [NTSB CHI91LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA134.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1991 · N143ND · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate visual outlook by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB CHI90LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA231.md): Hughes 369E · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1990 · N841LA · Destroyed
  > The instructor pilot's (cfi's) delay in taking remedial action after he and/or the student failed to attain the proper touchdown point for a run-on landing. Factors related to the accident were: the proximity of the barracade and the student's delay in…
- [NTSB DEN90DTG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90DTG01.md): Adams Boredom Fighter · Finley, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 19, 1990 · N317MA · Substantial damage
  > A power loss due to fuel exahustion and the pilot's inadequate fuel planning. A factor was the ditch in which touchdown occurred.
- [NTSB DEN90LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA097.md): Avions Mudry CAP10B · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1990 · N64UV · Substantial damage
  > An over temperature of the inlet fuel line resulting in fuel starvation (vapor lock) in the fuel injection system. A factor in the accident was the lack of a suitable landing area.
- [NTSB DEN89FA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89FA155.md): Piper PA-16 · Minot, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1989 · N5295H · Destroyed
  > Failure of the airframe tubing (longeron) at the lower forward door frame due to corrosion. A contributing factor was failure of maintenance personnel to comply with service bulletin #819.
- [NTSB DEN87LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA137.md): Cessna 140 · Sawyer, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1987 · N1677V · Substantial damage
  > The commercial plt and his wife were on a cross country flt and were landing for refueling. On final, the acft began an uncommanded left turn as landing flaps were selected. The plt was unable to correct the turn and struck trees short of the private…
- [NTSB DEN87LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA010.md): Cessna 172M · Richardton, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1986 · N9051H · Substantial damage
  > The plt attempted a landing on an unlighted dirt strip at dusk. He stated he intentionally flew low because it was getting dark. On final apch acft struck trees and then impacted the terrain, nosing over.
- [NTSB DEN86FTG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86FTG02.md): Rarsch RV-4 · Erie, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 13, 1986 · N319ER · Substantial damage
  > The plt said he was making a short field apch to a private, sod, strip. He said he was in a shallow lt bank on final apch when he noticed the acft was in a slip and descending too fast to avoid a collision with trees 500 ft from the apch end of the strip. The…
- [NTSB DEN86LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA145.md): Mooney M20 · Fargo, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1986 · N6519B · Substantial damage
  > The plt reports that he experienced difficulty in retracting the landing gear after departure but it did retract after several attempts. He said the gear system seemed to be hanging up. Upon reaching destination the gear again seemed to hang up when extension…
- [NTSB DEN86LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA095.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar 601P Aerostar · Dickinson, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1986 · N35DM · Substantial damage
  > While enroute on an IFR flight plan, the plt changed destination to Dickinson, ND, which extended the length of the flt. He did not desiginate an alternate arpt or have an adequate fuel reserve as required. On arrival at the destination, he executed an…
- [NTSB DEN86LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA003.md): Grumman AA-5A · Sawyer, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1985 · N26207 · Substantial damage
  > The plt allowed the airspeed to decrease to the extent of activating the acft stall warning system on final apch at 100 ft above the ground and 200 ft from the end of the rwy. He corrected the low airspeed condition by lowering the nose, resulting in a high…
- [NTSB DEN84LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA212.md): Cessna 172 · Minnewaukan, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1984 · N8917V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot of this aircraft overflew his intended landing site, a gravel road, in an attempt to observe any power lines or other obstructions that might be in his way. He did not see anything that would prevent a safe landing. While turning to make the actual…
- [NTSB DEN84LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA135.md): Stinson 108-3 · Mcville, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1984 · N631C · Substantial damage
  > The acft collided with the ground, left wing 1st, during an apch to land. The plt stated that the acft apparently stalled. A patrolman noted an odor of alcohol in the plt's breath. A blood/alcohol test showed an alcohol level of 0.19%. The plt's last medical…
- [NTSB DEN82DA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA135.md): Beech A23 · Oakes, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 16, 1982 · N8878M · Substantial damage
  > During a night landing, the aircraft touched down about 220 ft short of the approach end of the runway. Reportedly, the wheels struck a "washout" and the plane was substantially damaged.
- [NTSB DEN82FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82FA007.md): Cessna 402C · Dickinson, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Nov 18, 1981 · N67872 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN81FTG14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81FTG14.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Williston, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 23, 1981 · N8797V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN80DTG17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN80DTG17.md): Cessna 150 · Oakes, ND · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 21, 1980 · N4814X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC80FTG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC80FTG02.md): Beech C35 · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Dec 23, 1979 · N692D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC79FTG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79FTG02.md): Beech C24R · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Dec 11, 1978 · N18950 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC79FTG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79FTG01.md): Cessna 152 · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 31, 1978 · N757SH · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC78DTG16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78DTG16.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Mandan, ND · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 15, 1978 · N5508N · Substantial damage

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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'ND' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND c."completionStatus" = 'Completed'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM case_phases WHERE main = 500)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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