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NTSB investigations, 1996

272 cases where the phase of flight was Approach.

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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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1996
    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 MIA97LA051Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Atlanta, GAfailure of the pilot to initiate an immediate climb (go-around or missed approach) after encountering fog, while on final approach to land. Darkness and fog at the end of the runway were related factors.Dec 31, 1996 · N62145 · Substantial damageNTSB IAD97LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Colombia Staton, OHinadequate supervision by the flight instructor (CFI), and his failure to ensure that sufficient altitude and/or clearance was maintain from obstructions (trees) during the approach. Darkness was a related factor.Dec 31, 1996 · N2587G · Substantial damageNTSB ANC97TA016Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 180 · St Mary'S, AKthe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, and subsequent loss of engine power. Factors associated with the accident were the presence of ice crystals in the atmosphere, and unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.Dec 31, 1996 · N7066 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA97FA049Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Goldsboro, NCThe pilot's failure to follow instrument approach procedures during numerous instrument approaches and missed approaches which resuled in a total loss of engine power on both engines due to fuel exhaustion. Factors contributing to the accident were: the…Dec 28, 1996 · N8220Y · DestroyedNTSB CHI97FA047Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech C90 · Rhinelander, WIthe pilot-in-command's inadequate weather evaluation and continued flight into forecast severe icing conditions which exceeded the capabilty of the airplane's anti-ice/deice system. The icing conditions were a factor.Dec 28, 1996 · N998VB · Substantial damageNTSB ATL97FA030Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Pensacola, FLThe pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply that resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was low ceilings.Dec 28, 1996 · N23652 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97LA072Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Austin, TXThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as result of the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the pilot's improper preflight inspection of the fuel system.Dec 25, 1996 · N66773 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC97FA194Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportLearjet 35A · Dorchester, NHThe captain's failure to maintain situational awareness, which resulted in the airplane being outside the confines of the instrument approach; and the crew's misinterpretation of a step-down fix passage, which resulted in an early descent into rising terrain.…Dec 24, 1996 · N388LS · DestroyedNTSB LAX97FA075Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · San Diego, CAThe failure of the pilot-in-command of the Piper PA-28, N943R, to maintain an adequate visual lookout to see and avoid the Cessna 150, N63137. A factor in the accident was the failure of the air traffic controller to issue a traffic advisory to the pilot…Dec 24, 1996 · N943R · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB NYC97LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5 · Levant, MEthe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance from tree(s) during an attempted go-around. The crosswind and proximity of tree(s) were related factors.Dec 21, 1996 · N56391 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC97FA030Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 425 · Bohemia, NYthe pilot's early descent to decision height and his failure to perform the missed approach procedure. A factor was the failure of air traffic control to issue a safety advisory.Dec 16, 1996 · N425EW · DestroyedNTSB LAX97FA069Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-8 · Honolulu, HIA failure of the normal landing gear extension system due to a hydraulic leak, and the failure of the airplane's emergency landing gear extension system due to inadequate servicing by company maintenance personnel. Factors were the emergency landing gear…Dec 16, 1996 · N801WP · Substantial damageNTSB MIA97LA038Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G · Lantana, FLan undetermined throttle problem, which resulted in a stuck (binding) throttle; and inadequate remedial action by the pilot, which led to a hard landing and subsequent nose over.Dec 15, 1996 · N1200Z · DestroyedNTSB NYC97LA029Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Charlottesville, VAThe pilot's miscalculation of fuel consumption and his inadequate in-flight decision making, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.Dec 14, 1996 · N1929M · Substantial damageNTSB CHI97LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Garnett, KSthe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, including a delay in proceeding to an alternate airport after encountering fog during a night approach, which resulted in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Dec 13, 1996 · N31SW · Substantial damageNTSB IAD97LA031Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Wellsville, NYDescent below the published minimum descent altitude followed by collision with the surrounding terrain.Dec 11, 1996 · N3424N · DestroyedNTSB ATL97LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-24R · Doraville, GAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Dec 11, 1996 · N6988R · Substantial damageNTSB LAX97LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206G · Mammoth Lakes, CAThe loss of power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's inappropriate use of flaps and his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during the subsequent landing attempt.Dec 8, 1996 · N756UP · Substantial damageNTSB LAX97FA066Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-C55 · Riverside, CAfuel starvation due to improper fuel management. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's preoccupation of discussing the legality of the approach with the tower controller, and fatigue.Dec 7, 1996 · N66MB · Substantial damageNTSB IAD97LA029Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Elyria, OHThe pilot's fuel mismanagement which led to fuel starvation to one engine, and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane.Dec 7, 1996 · N4911P · Substantial damageNTSB LAX97IA056Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportEmbraer EMB-120ER · Los Angeles, CAa laser light source of unknown origin, directed toward the aircraft, as it was approaching to land.Nov 30, 1996 · N291SW · No damageNTSB LAX97FA059Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportMorane-Saulnier MS760 II · Irvine, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin while maneuvering in a steep banked turn to the landing runway, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Factors in the accident were: the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the aircraft…Nov 30, 1996 · N2TE · DestroyedNTSB IAD97FA025Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 681 · Mansfield, OHthe pilot's early descent below the minimum descent altitude (MDA), while preparing to land from an instrument approach, and his failure to maintain adequate altitude and clearance from obstruction(s).Nov 30, 1996 · N9129N · DestroyedNTSB FTW97LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Hammond, LAthe pilot's inadequate preflight, resulting in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Nov 27, 1996 · N2440L · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97FA049Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36TC · Tucumcari, NMthe total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed.Nov 27, 1996 · N48PD · Substantial damageNTSB ATL97LA020Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLake LA-4-200 · St. Petersburg, FLFuel exhaustion for undetermined reasons.Nov 27, 1996 · N1109L · Substantial damageNTSB LAX97FA049Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-C55 · San Diego, CAthe pilot's lack of situational awareness (becoming lost/disoriented during the approach), his failure to fly the approach as charted, and his failure to maintain aircraft control, while attempting an abrupt turn toward the airport, which led to an…Nov 22, 1996 · N3774Q · DestroyedNTSB LAX97FA046Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Goleta, CAfailure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft during an instrument approach, due to spatial disorientation, and/or his failure to maintain proper altitude. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's delay (or failure) to initiate a missed…Nov 20, 1996 · N210WW · DestroyedNTSB FTW97FA044Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Fort Worth, TXthe pilots' continued descent of the aircraft below decision height. Factors contributing to the accident were the fog, the dark night illumination, one of the pilot's impairment due to use of marihuana, and both pilots' fatigue.Nov 20, 1996 · N1394T · DestroyedNTSB CHI97IA033Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 767-300ER-33A · Chicago, ILthe approach controller's failure to issue the frequency change to the flightcrew, and the pilot landing without clearance. A factor relating to this incident is the pilot's decision to land without clearance.Nov 20, 1996 · GOITG · No damageNTSB CHI97FA027Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Springfield, MOthe pilot's failure to set the altimeter to the current setting given by the controller resulting in the aircraft altimeter reading 260 feet higher than the actual aircraft altitude. Factors involved were pilot fatigue, weather conditions at approach…Nov 15, 1996 · N5083C · DestroyedNTSB LAX97LA040Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMoody RV-6 · Cottonwood, AZloss of engine power for undetermined reason(s).Nov 14, 1996 · N12033 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX97FA036Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310I · Van Nuys, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain a climb following initiation of a missed approach in fog due to spatial disorientation, and his inadequate training by company personnel. Potential rescue was delayed due to the FAA radar controller's failure to follow…Nov 14, 1996 · N8046M · DestroyedNTSB FTW97LA040Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Plainview, TXthe pilot's continued descent below the minimum descent altitude (MDA). Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, the adverse weather conditions.Nov 13, 1996 · N5443 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Tulsa, OKFuel exhaustion due the student pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Nov 10, 1996 · N8960U · Substantial damageNTSB SEA97LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182G · Hardin, MTthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during the landing, and his failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft after touched down. Factors relating to the accident included the pilot's abrupt movement of the throttle as he…Nov 7, 1996 · N3126S · 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 FTW97LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Grand Prairie, TXfailure of the pilot to ensure that the fuel selector was positioned to a tank with sufficient fuel, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's inadequate preflight, false indication from the…Nov 5, 1996 · N6546N · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Tyler, TXa loss of engine power due to failure of the crankshaft. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Nov 3, 1996 · N798C · Substantial damageNTSB ATL97LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Brooksville, FLThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Nov 1, 1996 · N81435 · Substantial damageNTSB IAD97FA014Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Brandy Station, VAthe certificated flight instructor's failure to ensure that proper altitude/clearance was maintained above the terrain and trees, while on final approach. Darkness was a related factor.Oct 30, 1996 · N7737G · DestroyedNTSB ATL97LA013Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLet L-13 · Benton, TNfailure of the flight crew to maintain altitude/clearance above runway obstacles, and inadequate supervision by the flight instructor. Factors relating to the accident were sunglare on the canopy, and the proximity of obstacles (trees) to the runway.Oct 30, 1996 · N15CB · Substantial damageNTSB LAX97LA026Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA1C · San Diego, CAloss of engine power on final approach for undetermined reason(s).Oct 27, 1996 · N9519U · DestroyedNTSB ANC97LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22/20 · Kasilof, AKthe pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude on final approach to land, which resulted in an undershoot and collision with a dirt bank before reaching the proper touchdown point. A factor related to the accident was: the proximity of the frozen dirt bank…Oct 26, 1996 · N7431D · Substantial damageNTSB SEA97LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-7-235 · Laramie, WYVFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), his misjudged speed/distance on final approach for landing, and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point during the landing. Factors relating to the accident include snow, low…Oct 25, 1996 · N5664Y · Substantial damageNTSB IAD97FA011Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRyan Navion · New Hartford, NYA loss of control for undetermined reasons.Oct 22, 1996 · N4564K · DestroyedNTSB MIA97LA008Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 21OK · Tampa, FLThe failure of the pilots of both airplanes to see and avoid each other. Contributing to the accident was the improper planning/decision of the pilot of the Cessna 210 to depart the traffic pattern on the downwind leg rather than on the upwind leg as…Oct 20, 1996 · N81SC · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB LAX97LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 2-33-A · Los Alamitos, CAThe student pilot's failure to properly handle the glider, and the instructor pilot's inadequate supervision.Oct 20, 1996 · N65844 · Substantial damageNTSB IAD97LA010Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca BL28 · Ledbetter, KYthe pilot's delay in executing a go-around, and his failure to obtain/maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall and collision with the ground.Oct 20, 1996 · N5029G · Substantial damageNTSB NYC97MA005Accident · Minor injuriesClass 1 · MajorFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas MD-88 · Flushing, NYThe Safety Board's full report is available at www.ntsb.gov/publictn/publictn.htm. NTSB Report AAR-97/03. the inability of the captain, because of his use of monovision contact lenses, to overcome his misperception of the airplane's position relative to the…Oct 19, 1996 · N914DL · Substantial damage