NTSB investigations, MN

370 cases where the phase of flight was Approach.

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Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "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\" = 'MN' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM case_phases WHERE main = 500)
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

NTSB CEN26LA327Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportHaberman Habercraft · Pelican Rapids, MNOn September 27, 2026, about 1720 central daylight time, a Haberman Habercraft airplane, N10516, was substantially damaged during an accident near Pelican Rapids, Minnesota. The pilot sustained a minor injury. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…Sep 27, 2026 · N10516 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN26LA211Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Montevideo, MNA total loss of engine power on approach due to carburetor icing.Jun 1, 2026 · N15291 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN25LA393Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportFloyd G Halderman JR RV-6 · Cambridge, MNThe pilot’s continued operation of the faulty fuel selector valve which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the degraded operation of the fuel selector valve and the pilot’s poor decision to operate the…Sep 25, 2025 · N851FH · Substantial damageNTSB CEN25LA400Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-34-200 · Rush City, MNThe pilot’s failure to properly monitor the airplane glide path which resulted in the inadvertent descent below the approach minimum descent altitude and the impact with trees.Sep 23, 2025 · N14SS · Substantial damageNTSB CEN25FA364Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportBeech K35 · Cambridge, MNOn September 4, 2025, about 1105 central daylight time, a Beech K35 airplane, N6021E, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Cambridge, Minnesota. The pilot sustained fatal injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code…Sep 4, 2025 · N6021E · Substantial damageNTSB CEN25FA141Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportSocata TBM700A · Brooklyn Park, MNOn March 29, 2025, about 1221 central daylight time, a Socata TBM700A airplane, N721MB, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…Mar 29, 2025 · N721MB · DestroyedNTSB CEN25LA083Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRaytheon Hawker 800XP · Minneapolis, MNThe failure of the nose landing gear to extend for undetermined reasons.Jan 20, 2025 · N6NR · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA360Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Shakopee, MNThe pilots’ failure to apply carburetor heat during the descent, which resulted in a loss of power on both engines due to carburetor ice.Sep 20, 2024 · N2083D · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA267Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCovington Edward L SHA-GLASAIR · Saint James, MNAn in-flight bird strike which resulted in an engine compartment fire that ultimately destroyed the airplane.Jul 12, 2024 · N3EC · DestroyedNTSB CEN24LA207Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus SR20 · Aitkin, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a loss of airplane control during the go-around. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to properly configure the airplane’s flaps during the go-around.Jun 1, 2024 · N275RS · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA168Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172M · Clearbrook, MNThe pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat which resulted in the loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.Apr 29, 2024 · N12805 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA139Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAerostar International S53A · Rochester, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines while landing in a field.Mar 21, 2024 · N5236R · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA050Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Minneapolis, MNLoss of engine power due to fuel starvation that was the result of a leaking fuel drain.Nov 28, 2023 · N8274H · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA337Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCub Crafters CCX-2000 · Winsted, MNA total loss of engine power on approach for undetermined reasons.Jul 30, 2023 · N967DT · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23FA248Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportAeronca 7CCM · Duluth, MNThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control.Jun 21, 2023 · N308ED · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23FA130Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Duluth, MNA rapid descent and subsequent collision with terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.Feb 24, 2023 · N929DR · DestroyedNTSB CEN22LA241Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAmerican AA-1A · Granite Falls, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while in the airport traffic pattern that resulted in an uncontrolled descent and impact with terrain.Jun 10, 2022 · N9207L · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22LA218Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Princeton, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain proper approach glide path, which resulted in a collision with trees.May 27, 2022 · N2899N · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21LA401Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBulfer James G Genesis · Fairmont, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during a forced landing, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the loss of power due to the failure of the engine’s…Sep 6, 2021 · N105BJ · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21FA360Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportMooney M20M · Victoria, MNThe pilot’s loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation during final approach, which led to a spiral dive that overstressed the airplane and resulted in an in-flight breakup.Aug 7, 2021 · N9156Z · DestroyedNTSB CEN20CA026Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 1730 · Clear Lake, MNThe pilot's focus inside the cockpit during the base turn and final approach, which led to a high sink rate developing and a subsequent hard landing short of the runway.Nov 23, 2019 · N28037 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN19LA281Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportStinson 108 · Grand Rapids, MNA loss of engine power after takeoff for undetermined reasons.Aug 21, 2019 · N647C · Substantial damageNTSB CEN19LA226Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCashen Super Acro Sport · Detroit Lakes, MNAn open circuit in the engine's electrical switch box, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing.Jul 16, 2019 · N61SC · Substantial damageNTSB CEN19FA185Accident · 2 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportAgusta A109 · Brainerd, MNThe pilot's spatial disorientation during an instrument approach in dark night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent impact with terrain.Jun 28, 2019 · N11NM · Substantial damageNTSB CEN18LA302Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Brainerd, MNTotal loss of engine power due to a fuel supply interruption from the left tank for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in the subsequent forced landing into trees.Jul 30, 2018 · N1856W · Substantial damageNTSB CEN18LA237Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportZenith Stol CH701 · Maple Lake, MNThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.Jun 22, 2018 · N736MM · Substantial damageNTSB CEN17LA250Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American T-28A · Moorhead, MNControlled descent into terrain due to engine issues, the reason for which could not be determined because examination of the engine revealed no evidence of malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.Jul 2, 2017 · N9103F · DestroyedNTSB GAA17CA215Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Blue Earth, MNThe pilot's decision to continue the night, visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain while on final approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper use of an electronic flight…Apr 3, 2017 · N8889X · Substantial damageNTSB CEN17LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Longville, MNThe in-flight encounter with wind shear and gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a bounced landing and runway excursion.Dec 20, 2016 · N80RB · Substantial damageNTSB CEN17LA043Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 200 · Moorhead, MNThe pilot's failure to attain a positive climb rate during an attempted missed approach in night instrument meteorological conditions that were at/near approach minimums, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.Nov 23, 2016 · N80RT · Substantial damageNTSB CEN16FA372Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportAgusta A109 · Alexandria, MNThe pilot's excessive cyclic input during a missed approach maneuver in night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control and spiraling descent into terrain.Sep 17, 2016 · N91NM · DestroyedNTSB CEN15LA326Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEagle Eagle DW 1 · Hector, MNThe intermittent partial loss of engine power, which resulted in a lower-than-expected approach glidepath and impact with terrain short of the runway. The reason for the intermittent partial loss of engine power could not be determined because postaccident…Jul 29, 2015 · N8806B · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14CA470Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Minneapolis, MNThe pilot's loss of control while landing with a crosswind. Contributing to the accident was the pilot lack of experience flying in similar weather conditions.Aug 31, 2014 · N821EV · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13CA559Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182Q · Goodhue, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.Sep 22, 2013 · N94303 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13CA272Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Thief River Falls, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the power line while on approach to landing.May 9, 2013 · N1820V · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13CA262Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportEngineering & Research 415-C · Little Falls, MNThe failure of the airplane's throttle cable.Apr 26, 2013 · N94305 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13LA212Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus SR22T · Alexandria, MNThe failure of maintenance personnel to install a safety wire during reinstallation of the right flap, which led to the separation of the right flap rod from the right flap actuation fitting during flap extension. Contributing to the accident were inadequate…Mar 29, 2013 · N1967N · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13LA201Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA23-250 · Winsted, MNThe obstruction of the right engine’s induction air system by ice, which resulted in a loss of engine power.Mar 16, 2013 · N6222M · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13LA088Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Rochester, MNThe pilot’s spatial disorientation during the instrument approach in night, instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the airplane descending below decision height and impacting terrain outside the lateral limits of the localizer. Contributing…Dec 3, 2012 · N9853Q · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12CA597Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBordelon Bruce Kitfox IV · Castlerock, MNPropeller system failure during a go-around maneuver resulting in a forced landing. Contributing to the severity of damage to the airplane was the postimpact fire.Jul 31, 2012 · N396BK · DestroyedNTSB DCA12CA088Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirbus Industrie A320-212 · Minneapolis, MNInadvertent encounter with convective turbulence while in descent.Jun 11, 2012 · N352NW · No damageNTSB CEN12LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Princeton, MNThe inadequate installation of the threaded insert in the No. 2 cylinder spark plug hole by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loss of engine power during initial climb.Nov 22, 2011 · N6436P · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11CA238Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 305A · Anoka, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the go-around, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.Mar 19, 2011 · N269TH · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11CA152Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEurocopter Deutschland MBB-BK 117 C-2 · Albert Lea, MNThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the engine cowling latches prior the flight, which resulted in the cowling door opening in-flight and striking the main rotor blades.Jan 2, 2011 · N145SM · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHalbrook Rans S-6S · St. Cloud, MNThe airplane kit manufacturer’s recommended use of an improper nut type for securing the door hinge.Nov 17, 2010 · N280JH · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11CA010Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMartin Curtis Zenair CH701 SP · Lonsdale, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a power line while on approach to land.Oct 10, 2010 · N157SB · DestroyedNTSB CEN10CA304Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBordelon Kitfox IV · Stanton, MNThe pilot’s inadvertent propeller blade pitch change and subsequent loss of forward thrust.Jun 7, 2010 · N396BK · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10CA254Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNelson Steven Paul WAG-AEROSPORTSMAN2+2 · Milica, MNA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel management.May 17, 2010 · N124SN · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10CA154Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American AA-5 · Maple Lake, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path during a simulated forced landing and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action to execute a go-around.Feb 27, 2010 · N5418L · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA475Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGlasflugel Standard Libelle · Faribault, MNThe pilot's inability to maintain proper airspeed on approach to land.Jul 26, 2009 · N3872 · Substantial damage