NTSB investigations, RI

48 cases where the phase of flight was Approach.

Cases per year

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NTSB investigations, RI per year, 1964–2026: 48 cases
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Latest cases

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\" = 'RI' 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"

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NTSB CEN26FA192Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportCessna 172N · Westerly, RIOn May 18, 2026, about 1205 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 172N, N733CP, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Westerly, Rhode Island. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…May 18, 2026 · N733CP · Substantial damageNTSB ERA24LA164Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · North Kingstown, RIA total loss of engine power during final approach due to the pilot’s failure to recognize that the environmental conditions were susceptible to carburetor icing and apply carburetor heat, which resulted in the formation of carburetor ice. Contributing to the…Mar 30, 2024 · N7538P · Substantial damageNTSB CEN19LA213Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportErcoupe 415 · Smithfield, RIThe pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat on approach in weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a forced landing to a pond.Jun 22, 2019 · N415WP · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA126Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA31 · Newport, RIAn inadvertent collision with birds during final approach at night.Feb 5, 2016 · N102WM · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14CA438Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28-161 · Block Island, RIA loss of control during the attempted go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with trees.Aug 10, 2014 · N2149F · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09FA060Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Smithfield, RIThe pilot's improper descent below the published minimum descent altitude during the approach, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.Nov 17, 2008 · N2316P · Substantial damageNTSB NYC08CA268Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182L · Westerly, RIA loss of power due to a partial blockage of the air induction system.Aug 2, 2008 · N42366 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC08CA179Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T182T · Newport, RIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper weather evaluation and a tailwind.May 10, 2008 · N65433 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC06CA201Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech B100 · Pawtucket, RIThe pilot's misjudged distance and speed during final approach, which resulted in an undershoot and subsequent gear collapse.Aug 13, 2006 · N75AP · Substantial damageNTSB NYC06CA053Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech E-55 · Providence, RIThe pilot's failure to verify landing gear extension after a landing gear malfunction, which resulted in a wheels up landing.Oct 3, 2005 · N72BG · Substantial damageNTSB NYC05LA012Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportDouglas Adventure Air Ampib · Pawtucket, RIThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.Oct 29, 2004 · N469PD · DestroyedNTSB NYC03LA184Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Pawtucket, RIA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Aug 29, 2003 · N2550A · Substantial damageNTSB NYC03LA150Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA5B · Block Island, RIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing, after a loss of engine power as reported by the pilot. Factors in this accident were the pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing, and the crosswind condition.Jul 5, 2003 · N1966L · Substantial damageNTSB NYC03LA060Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Westerly, RIThe pilot-in-command's delayed remedial action when the airplane flew below the glidepath, and a total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Mar 1, 2003 · N8547N · Substantial damageNTSB NYC02FA060Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRockwell 500S · Exeter, RIThe pilot's failure to maintain control after encountering icing conditions while on approach for landing. Factors in this accident were the night light conditions and pilot's failure to select the airplane's propeller de-icing switches to the "on" position.Feb 17, 2002 · N999N · Substantial damageNTSB NYC97LA162Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSimpson Avid Flyer · Westerly, RIThe pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.Aug 10, 1997 · N7156X · Substantial damageNTSB NYC97LA014Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Pawtucket, RIfailure of the pilot to comply with the published instrument approach procedure, by continuing the ILS approach below the decision height, rather than performing a missed approach; and his failure to attain a proper touchdown point for the continued landing.…Nov 7, 1996 · N36JM · DestroyedNTSB NYC95LA206Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Richmond, RIThe pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply, and his improper positioning of the fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power.Aug 28, 1995 · N3174N · Substantial damageNTSB BFO93LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · North Kingstown, RIThe pilot inadvertently allowed the airplane to stall as he was maneuvering to avoid birds on final approach.Sep 19, 1993 · N9931Q · Substantial damageNTSB NYC92FA053Accident · 3 fatalClass 1 · FieldFinal reportBeech 1900C · Block Island, RIThe instructor pilot's loss of altitude awareness and possible spatial disorientation, which resulted in the loss of control of the airplane at an altitude too low for recovery; and company management's lack of involvement in and oversight of its Beechcraft…Dec 29, 1991 · N811BE · DestroyedNTSB NYC91LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310R · Westerly, RIImproper installation of the right propeller which resulted in thread failure in the propeller hub and separation of the propeller in flight. A factor related to the accident was the right propeller striking the right main landing gear causing its separation…Jun 1, 1991 · N3227A · Substantial damageNTSB NYC89LA066Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210 · Newport, RILoss of control during an attempted go-around due to raising the flaps at low airspeed, in a nose high attitude.Jan 14, 1989 · N6556A · DestroyedNTSB NYC89LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Block Island, RIThe pilot of the Cessna 182 was on downwind when he stated that he pulled the carburetor heat on and then pulled the power back to 1500 RPM. Within a few seconds the engine quit and the pilot informed the tower. The aircraft landed about 500 feet short of the…Dec 3, 1988 · N19863 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC88DNA01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrosvenor Quickie · Middletown, RIThe worn propeller transmission (reduction gear assembly), which failed to transmit power to the propeller at a critical point in the go-around.Feb 28, 1988 · N3774X · Substantial damageNTSB ATL86FA032Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C90 · East Greenwich, RIThe acft crashed about nine miles short of the rwy during an ILS approach to warwick, RI in IMC wx. The acft had been cleared to descend from 13000 to 3000 ft. the acft crashed outside the outer marker. The co-plt had reported the acft as inside the outer…Nov 27, 1985 · N220F · DestroyedNTSB NYC84LA283Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-E · Charlestown, RIWhile on final approach, the left main gear contacted some brush and becoming entangled in vines followed by the propeller becoming entangled. The propeller stopped and the aircraft swung around 180 degrees coming to rest about 500 ft from the grass runway.Aug 19, 1984 · N2328H · Substantial damageNTSB NYC84LA146Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Westerly, RIOn final approach to runway 32, the aircraft contacted trees located approximately 600 yard short of the approach end of the runway. The passenger stated after the accident that as the aircraft approached the runway, he noticed the acft was 'a bit too close…Apr 22, 1984 · N7634F · Substantial damageNTSB NYC80IA076Incident · No injuriesClosedAerospatial SA330J · N Kingstown, RIAug 26, 1980 · N3596N · Minor damageNTSB NYC80FA039Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-38 · Pawtucket, RIMay 2, 1980 · N4447E · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB NYC78FNA37Accident · Serious injuriesClosedBeech A23-24 · E Providence, RIJul 22, 1978 · N5785V · Substantial damageNTSB NYC77FA030Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150L · Smithfield, RIFeb 4, 1977 · N6756G · DestroyedNTSB NYC76FNA37Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Lincoln, RIMay 1, 1976 · N6797J · Substantial damageNTSB NYC75FNA26Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Warwick, RINov 23, 1974 · N4375T · Substantial damageNTSB NYC75DNA14Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBeech B23 · Block Island, RIAug 25, 1974 · N16BW · Substantial damageNTSB NYC74FNA45Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech 35-33 · Smithfield, RIJun 16, 1974 · N9782Y · Substantial damageNTSB NYC73DNA19Accident · No injuriesClosedNavion A · Providence, RISep 4, 1972 · N91698 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC72FNA28Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150J · Lincoln, RIJan 17, 1972 · N50714 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC72FNA06Accident · Serious injuriesClosedBeech E33 · Block Island, RIAug 1, 1971 · N7506N · Substantial damageNTSB NYC72AN010Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 172K · Esmond, RIJul 25, 1971 · N84446 · DestroyedNTSB NYC70DFD12Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Smithfield, RIMay 2, 1970 · N3913W · Substantial damageNTSB NYC69A0095Accident · 5 fatalClosedCessna 150H · Middletown, RIApr 23, 1969 · N23140 · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB NYC68A0128Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 210 · Middletown, RIMay 28, 1968 · N6599X · Substantial damageNTSB NYC66F0688Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Lincoln, RIMay 25, 1966 · N2184P · DestroyedNTSB NYC66A0078Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Warwick, RIJan 22, 1966 · N5562W · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB UNK65X0605Incident · No injuriesClosedBenson Gyro D8M · No Smithfield, RINov 8, 1964 · N8759R · Minor damageNTSB UNK64X4030Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA24 · Block Is, RISep 18, 1964 · N5260P · Substantial damageNTSB UNK64X3044Accident · No injuriesClosedStinson 108-2 · Woonsocket, RIJul 26, 1964 · N875D · Substantial damageNTSB UNK64X1925Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBensen · Smithfield, RIMay 23, 1964 · N8756B · Substantial damage