NTSB investigations, 2005

229 cases where the phase of flight was Approach.

Cases per year

19622026
NTSB investigations, 2005 per year, 1962–2026: 20,989 cases
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196310
1964530
1965502
1966600
1967640
1968597
1969572
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1972522
1973543
1974541
1975530
1976504
1977586
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1979541
1980508
1981473
1982433
1983445
1984433
1985408
1986382
1987327
1988342
1989324
1990334
1991308
1992291
1993276
1994251
1995301
1996272
1997261
1998238
1999244
2000256
2001230
2002232
2003236
2004216
2005229
2006225
2007258
2008211
2009190
2010176
2011194
2012181
2013189
2014178
2015158
2016160
2017191
2018172
2019163
2020156
2021178
2022204
2023186
2024163
2025186
202688

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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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2005
    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 DEN06CA029Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182A · Hobbs, NMthe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot's failure to visually verify the fuel quantity in the fuel tanks prior to departure. Contributing factors include the pilot's inadequate preflight, and the transmission wires.Dec 31, 2005 · N4755D · Substantial damageNTSB LAX06FA071Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportLearjet 35A · Truckee, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind condition and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering in a steep turn close to the ground.Dec 28, 2005 · N781RS · DestroyedNTSB LAX06CA070Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSocata TBM 700 · Lancaster, CAThe student's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, and the instructor's inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action, which resulted in a stall/mush.Dec 27, 2005 · N198X · Substantial damageNTSB CHI06LA051Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Marshall, MNA loss of engine power in both engines while on approach due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations leading to him refueling the outboard tanks only.Dec 27, 2005 · N711HG · Substantial damageNTSB LAX06FA066Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 36 · Livermore, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain the appropriate glidepath alignment during an instrument landing system approach, resulting in collision with terrain. A contributing factor to the accident was the failure of the air traffic controllers to issue a minimum safe…Dec 23, 2005 · N5942S · Substantial damageNTSB LAX06LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · La Verne, CAthe failure of the pilot of the other aircraft to comply with his air traffic control clearance and line up for the proper runway, and his failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout, which resulted in his in-flight collision with the Cessna airplane.Dec 22, 2005 · N3084N · 2 aircraft · No damageNTSB NYC06LA045Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 23 · Chaplin, CTA complete loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the emergency landing.Dec 21, 2005 · N7631R · Substantial damageNTSB DEN06LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Peyton, COthe pilot's delay in applying carburetor heat that resulted in the partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Dec 21, 2005 · N9318W · Substantial damageNTSB CHI06CA050Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportElliott Quad City Ultralight Challenger II · California, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to his failure to comply with procedures/directives, and the inadvertent stall/spin he encountered on his turn to base.Dec 21, 2005 · N115BT · Substantial damageNTSB MIA06CA031Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210 · Stuart, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during landing which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with terrain.Dec 16, 2005 · N41805 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA06CA029Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-34-200 · Daytona Beach, FLThe flight instructor's inadequate supervision, and the student pilot's improper go-around procedures, which resulted in the airplane's left wing striking the runway.Dec 12, 2005 · N56825 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA06LA026Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHitchens EDI 90FT · Chehalis, WAThe pilot's loss of control of the aircraft for undetermined reasons while on a one-half mile straight-in VFR GPS final approach. Factors included his unsuccessful remedial action, and contact with the terrain in an open soft field.Dec 11, 2005 · N900EH · Substantial damageNTSB ATL06LA022Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEmbraer EMB-110P1 · Orangeburg, SCThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and her failure to refuel the airplane which resulted in total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and subsequent in-flight collision with trees.Dec 10, 2005 · N790RA · Substantial damageNTSB SEA06CA024Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210-5 · Lopez Island, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from an airport sign during the visual approach. The sign was a factor in the accident.Dec 1, 2005 · N1876Z · Substantial damageNTSB NYC06FA040Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B-55 · Nantucket, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath during the instrument approach, which resulted in controlled flight into water. Factors were the failure of the air traffic controllers to issue minimum safe altitude warnings, night lighting conditions,…Dec 1, 2005 · N64PW · DestroyedNTSB SEA06FA022Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 425 · Belgrade, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the approach which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors associated with the accident were dark night conditions, clouds, icing conditions, low visibility and snow.Nov 30, 2005 · N701QR · DestroyedNTSB LAX06LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · San Diego, CAThe failure of the camshaft due to fatigue of one of the gear teeth, which resulted in a loss of engine power. Factors were the fence and the fence post.Nov 27, 2005 · N3936D · Substantial damageNTSB NYC06IA036Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Cadiz, KYFuel starvation, which resulted in a loss of engine power.Nov 24, 2005 · N52DB · Minor damageNTSB NYC06FA034Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Burlington, VTThe pilot's failure to follow the published instrument flight procedure, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors in the accident were the local air traffic controller's inadequate monitoring of the MSAW system, and his delayed…Nov 22, 2005 · N26399 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA06FA022Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS350B · Homestead, FLThe failure of both pilot's to maintain visual lookout resulting in the mid-air collision. A factor in the accident was the failure of the AS-350B pilot to follow approach procedures suggested in the Speedway Heliport Operations Manual. Findings in the…Nov 21, 2005 · N264BH · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB NYC06LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-800 · State College, PAThe pilot's improper touchdown and recovery from a bounced landing. Factors to the accident were the operator's failure to provide sufficient information on the use of autothrottles and bounced landing recovery techniques, along with the Federal Aviation…Nov 20, 2005 · N734MA · Substantial damageNTSB CHI06LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Batavia, OHThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and improper fuel management by the pilot while on approach. Contributing factors were the low altitude and unsuitable terrain encountered during an emergency landing.Nov 20, 2005 · N3425R · Substantial damageNTSB LAX06CA038Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201 · Bakersfield, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an accelerated stall and hard landing.Nov 17, 2005 · N2863X · Substantial damageNTSB SEA06CA017Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210M · Salt Lake City, UTA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper in-flight decision not to use the before landing checklist. A factor which contributed to the accident was the improper position of the mixture control.Nov 16, 2005 · N6029N · Substantial damageNTSB LAX06CA037Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportHopkins Rutan VariViggen · Aguila, AZthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during landing approach, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of experience in the accident airplane.Nov 16, 2005 · N389VV · Substantial damageNTSB CHI06FA032Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 500B · Gaylord, MIThe clearance not maintained with terrain during a nonprecision approach. Contributing factors were the ceiling, visibility, night conditions, and trees.Nov 16, 2005 · N1153C · DestroyedNTSB ATL06CA016Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177 · New Bern, NCThe pilot's failure to activate the carburetor heat during approach resulting in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.Nov 16, 2005 · N821KF · Substantial damageNTSB DFW06LA028Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRehler Gyrocopter · New Braunfels, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control while landing. A contributing factor was the high winds.Nov 11, 2005 · N100KR · Substantial damageNTSB DFW06CA031Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Osceola, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while on final approach. A contributing factor was the gusty winds.Nov 10, 2005 · N5075P · Substantial damageNTSB DFW06CA030Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Arlington, TXThe students improper recovery from a bounced landing. A contributing factor was the pilots excessive airspeed on final approach.Nov 9, 2005 · N5437J · Substantial damageNTSB ATL06CA013Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech BE-76 · Greer, SCThe pilot's misjudgment of altitude and distance which resulted in an undershoot of the runway, and the collision with trees.Nov 7, 2005 · N3873X · Substantial damageNTSB DFW06FA021Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-220T · Tomball, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft while attempting to execute a missed approach procedure in weather that was below landing minimums. Contributing factors were the low ceiling, and the below approach landing minimums.Nov 6, 2005 · N4171Z · DestroyedNTSB DFW06CA020Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportDeussen Alexander II Rotorway Exec · Gibson, LAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Nov 5, 2005 · N5436X · Substantial damageNTSB CHI06CA029Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes 269A · Omaha, NEThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason and the pilot's improper execution of the emergency procedure which resulted in an excessive descent rate and subsequent hard landing.Nov 5, 2005 · N1020Q · Substantial damageNTSB LAX06CA027Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLee Kolb Mark III Classic · Tucson, AZthe fatigue failure of the attachment that secured the horizontal stabilizer to the fuselage.Nov 4, 2005 · N515AB · Substantial damageNTSB CHI06CA022Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Manitowish Wate, WIThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor to the accident was the trees the airplane impacted during the forced landing.Oct 27, 2005 · N20KK · Substantial damageNTSB DEN06LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Cortez, COthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, resulting in a ground loop. Contributing factors were the excessive descent rate, the obstacle (horse), the high density altitude, and the tailwind.Oct 26, 2005 · N4055Z · Substantial damageNTSB LAX06LA016Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNord 3202 · Casa Grande, AZthe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a low-altitude evasive maneuver away from another airplane, which resulted in a stall and uncontrolled descent.Oct 22, 2005 · N22532 · Substantial damageNTSB DFW06CA011Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell B206 L-3 · Marble Falls, TXA hard landing as result of a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Oct 22, 2005 · N941SL · Substantial damageNTSB DEN06LA005Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat A-1 · Kaycee, WYthe pilot's improper decision to attempt a go-around and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the hard landing.Oct 21, 2005 · N6QR · Substantial damageNTSB DFW06CA017Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHawker Siddeley 125-700 · Houston, TXThe pilot-in-command's failure to attain proper runway alignment.Oct 19, 2005 · N564BR · Substantial damageNTSB CHI06CA014Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210C · Kankakee, ILA hydraulic line leak causing a loss of hydraulic fluid and subsequent failure of the hydraulic system. An additional cause was the inoperative landing gear extension system, both normal and emergency, due to a complete loss of the hydraulic system.Oct 19, 2005 · N3610Y · Substantial damageNTSB CHI06CA013Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Peoria, ILThe student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a go-around which resulted in the airplane stalling.Oct 16, 2005 · N152SG · Substantial damageNTSB ATL06LA008Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportElan/Glaser Dirks DG-300 · Brownsboro, ALThe pilot's misjudgment of distance/altitude on final approach which resulted in an undershoot of the runway, and an in-flight collision with a embankment. A factor was the dirt bank/rising terrain.Oct 16, 2005 · N300HX · Substantial damageNTSB SEA06LA005Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Newberg, ORThe flight instructor's failure to maintain airspeed while on approach for landing resulting in an inadvertent stall. Wind gusts, trees and an undetermined loss of engine power were factors.Oct 15, 2005 · N23887 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI06LA012Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Williams, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in the airplane stalling. Factors associated with the accident were the low level at which the airplane was maneuvering and the pilot's failure to perform weight and balance calculations prior to the…Oct 15, 2005 · N2698Z · Substantial damageNTSB SEA06CA008Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWilliams Challenger II · Spokane, WAThe loss of all engine power while on downwind for undetermined reasons.Oct 8, 2005 · N8069J · Substantial damageNTSB NYC06MA005Accident · 1 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportAugusta 109E · Smethport, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors in the accident were, night instrument meteorological conditions, pilot workload, and improper air traffic control procedures by the approach controller.Oct 8, 2005 · N7YL · DestroyedNTSB NYC06FA004Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Pikeville, KYThe pilot's failure to follow the published instrument approach which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. A factor was the low ceiling.Oct 7, 2005 · N97CM · DestroyedNTSB NYC06CA006Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20K · Ithaca, NYThe pilot's failure to comply with the published instrument approach procedure, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.Oct 7, 2005 · N1163A · Substantial damage