NTSB investigations, 2007

258 cases where the phase of flight was Approach.

Cases per year

19622026
NTSB investigations, 2007 per year, 1962–2026: 20,992 cases
196214
196310
1964530
1965502
1966600
1967640
1968597
1969572
1970583
1971550
1972522
1973543
1974541
1975530
1976504
1977586
1978567
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
2024164
2025186
202690

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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2007
    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 DFW08FA053Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206L1 · Venice, LAThe pilot’s decision to continue to the destination landing platform in weather conditions below the company’s weather minimums and his failure to maintain aircraft control during the approach. Contributing to the passenger fatality and the severity of the…Dec 29, 2007 · N211EL · DestroyedNTSB CHI08FA055Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310R · Traverse City, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath during the instrument approach, which led to his loss of control and subsequent impact with trees and terrain.Dec 27, 2007 · N37249 · DestroyedNTSB ANC08LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · North Pole, AKA loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during an attempted go-around, resulting in a forced landing and a collision with snow-covered terrain. A factor associated with the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.Dec 26, 2007 · N7637D · Substantial damageNTSB NYC08CA067Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20F · Carrollton, GAThe pilot's descent below the glidepath during the approach, which resulted in a collision with terrain. Contributing factors included the pilot's diverted attention, pilot fatigue, and the night lighting conditions.Dec 22, 2007 · N9371M · Substantial damageNTSB CHI08FA053Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Springfield, ILThe loss of control during an instrument approach due to spatial disorientation.Dec 20, 2007 · N17784 · DestroyedNTSB LAX08IA042Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportEurocopter France AS350 B3 · Fresno, CAMalfunction of a hydraulic servo while on final approach due to excessive wear of the locking finger.Dec 15, 2007 · N414HP · No damageNTSB CHI08FA050Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBoeing 777-222 · Chicago, ILEmergency evacuation due to dense smoke in the cabin and the possibility of an on-board fire, which resulted in a serious injury to one of the 264 passengers and crew. An additional cause was the failure of an engine bearing, allowing oil to migrate into the…Dec 14, 2007 · N220UA · Minor damageNTSB NYC08LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310J · Hilton Head Island, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around.Dec 13, 2007 · N310RV · Substantial damageNTSB NYC08CA072Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech BE-55 · Lancaster, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath during the landing approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to fly with known deficiencies in equipment, and the icing conditions.Dec 13, 2007 · N777EV · Substantial damageNTSB NYC08FA056Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech H35 · Warrenton, VAThe pilot's failure to follow the published instrument approach procedure and his failure to maintain the minimum descent altitude which resulted in collision with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident were the night, instrument meteorological…Dec 10, 2007 · N5481D · Substantial damageNTSB NYC08CA055Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Tallahassee, FLThe pilot's misjudged clearance over obstacles during final approach.Dec 8, 2007 · N5921D · Substantial damageNTSB MIA08FA027Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Bloomfield, KYthe pilot exceeded the design stress limits of the airplane, which resulted in the in-flight break up. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's loss of control in-flight due to spatial disorientation.Dec 8, 2007 · N5431C · Substantial damageNTSB LAX08CA035Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Fallbrook, CAThe pilot's misjudged distance and altitude that led to an undershoot and a failure to obtain the proper touchdown point.Dec 7, 2007 · N44528 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA08CA025Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMessing Roy Sonex · New Smyrna Beac, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance while on final approach for landing.Dec 6, 2007 · N130SX · Substantial damageNTSB NYC08LA049Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Gaithersburg, MDThe student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during an attempted touch-and-go. Contributing to the accident was the instructor's delay in taking remedial action, and the presence of trees in proximity to the side of the runway.Dec 1, 2007 · N259ER · Substantial damageNTSB MIA08FA021Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Fort Myers, FLThe reason for this occurrence was not determined.Nov 28, 2007 · N201VX · Substantial damageNTSB NYC08FA046Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310R · Owensboro, KYA loss of control during approach for undetermined reasons.Nov 26, 2007 · N3364G · Substantial damageNTSB NYC08CA047Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Venice, FLThe student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.Nov 26, 2007 · N461TC · Substantial damageNTSB CHI08FA039Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Faribault, MNThe pilot not maintaining adequate airspeed for the gusty crosswind conditions and the stall/spin encountered during the go-around. Contributing to the accident were the crosswinds and wind gusts.Nov 25, 2007 · N482SR · DestroyedNTSB SEA08FA036Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Auburn, CAThe pilot failed to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering in the traffic pattern for landing, which resulted in a stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment during the flight from the effects of over-the-counter medications.Nov 22, 2007 · N3459T · Substantial damageNTSB NYC08FA041Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · New Windsor, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath during an instrument-landing-system approach in fog. Contributing to the accident were pilot fatigue and air traffic control's failure to issue a minimum safe altitude warning.Nov 21, 2007 · N108GD · Substantial damageNTSB CHI08LA037Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPadelt PG37-1 · Hampton, IAThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning which resulted in the failure to maintain clearance with the power lines. Contributing to the accident was the power line.Nov 16, 2007 · N4448Y · Substantial damageNTSB MIA08CA017Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Hyannis, MAThe student pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.Nov 14, 2007 · N9610W · Substantial damageNTSB DEN08LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRotorway Exec 162-F · New Century, KSWhile on approach the tail rotor spar failed due to metal fatigue .Nov 13, 2007 · N46110 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC08LA018Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Palmer, AKThe flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student, and his delayed go-around. Contributing to the accident was dark night conditions.Nov 9, 2007 · N11764 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA08LA021Accident · 3 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 340 · Garberville, CAThe pilot's intentional visual flight rules (VFR) flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain clearance from the trees and terrain during climb. Contributing to the accident were the weather conditions of fog and a low…Nov 6, 2007 · N5049Q · DestroyedNTSB DEN08LA027Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAgusta A119 · Cody, WYA loss of engine power while on approach for undetermined reasons. Contributing to this accident was the high density altitude.Nov 6, 2007 · C-GNSR · Substantial damageNTSB SEA08LA017Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportKelly F1D · Reno, NVThe pilot's loss of airplane control while performing intentional approach to stall maneuvers. Contributing to the accident was the inadvertent entry of the airplane into a spin.Nov 2, 2007 · N42KK · Substantial damageNTSB DEN08CA023Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna TP206A · Boulder, COThe pilot's misjudgment of altitude. Contributing factors in this accident were the pilot's intentional low airspeed, his failure to execute a go-around, and the soft terrain.Nov 2, 2007 · N4635F · Substantial damageNTSB SEA08FA013Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5A · Sequim, WAThe pilot's misjudged distance and altitude that led to an undershoot; his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll; and his failure to maintain clearance from trees during an attempted aborted landing.Oct 28, 2007 · N27175 · DestroyedNTSB DEN08LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210K · Los Alamos, NMThe binding of the nose landing gear doors for undetermined reasons, resulting in the pilot having to make a nose gear up landing.Oct 28, 2007 · N8251M · Substantial damageNTSB LAX08CA021Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A36 · Camarillo, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in a stall.Oct 26, 2007 · N16SF · Substantial damageNTSB LAX08CA020Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Fresno, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper glide path to clear objects during approach for landing.Oct 26, 2007 · N6791J · Substantial damageNTSB ANC08CA009Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Pilot Point, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a loss of control, and an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors associated with the accident were gusty, high winds.Oct 24, 2007 · N1602A · Substantial damageNTSB MIA08LA006Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft DCO-65 · Fort Myers, FLA partial loss of engine power during approach for undetermined reasons.Oct 23, 2007 · N52730 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA08CA008Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Edenton, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while on final approach resulting in an inadvertent stall.Oct 21, 2007 · N80997 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC08CA017Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Greenville, METhe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees during the approach.Oct 20, 2007 · N757DP · Substantial damageNTSB DFW08LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150K · Flora, MSLoss of engine power due to fuel contamination. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Oct 20, 2007 · N6157G · Substantial damageNTSB DEN08LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Canon City, COThe failure of the engine throttle cable resulting in a lack of engine power when commanded.Oct 17, 2007 · N215MD · Substantial damageNTSB SEA08CA011Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Tehachapi, CAThe pilot's misjudged distance/altitude that led to an undershoot, and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point.Oct 15, 2007 · N17888 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI08CA017Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBalloon Works Firefly 7 · East Hampstead, NHThe pilot's excessive descent rate on approach, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing factors were the adverse winds encountered during the flight, and the presence of the trees and power lines near the landing area.Oct 15, 2007 · N7408G · No damageNTSB SEA08CA010Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWelch RV-9 · Bigfork, MTFuel starvation while on downwind for landing. The pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel management planning was a factor.Oct 14, 2007 · N475TW · Substantial damageNTSB MIA08LA004Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Hillsville, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around.Oct 10, 2007 · N5235W · Substantial damageNTSB CHI08LA006Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Festus, MOThe pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight, fuel system water contamination and fuel starvation which resulted in a loss of engine power during landing approach. An additional cause was the emergency landing procedure not followed by the pilot following a loss…Oct 8, 2007 · N43246 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC08LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-220C · Aniak, AKThe pilot's improper fuel tank selection and fuel starvation, while doing touch-and-go landings.Oct 8, 2007 · N62029 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX08CA006Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A-1 · Arroyo Grande, CAThe pilot's misjudged altitude and distance on the approach that led to an undershoot and inadequate obstacle clearance.Oct 7, 2007 · N9620Z · Substantial damageNTSB CHI08CA012Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210C · Columbus, OHThe hydraulic system pump leak which resulted in the failure of the emergency landing gear system to extend and lock the landing gear for landing and the flap system.Oct 7, 2007 · N3601Y · Substantial damageNTSB ANC08CA002Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportde Havilland DHC-2 · King Salmon, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions during the final approach to land, which resulted in the airplane colliding with terrain. A factor contributing to the accident was the gusty wind.Oct 7, 2007 · N24BR · Substantial damageNTSB LAX08CA003Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLet Blanik L-13 · Hemet, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate due to his failure to close the air brake and/or partially retract the flaps during an encounter with lost lift on final approach.Oct 6, 2007 · N510CS · Substantial damageNTSB DFW08LA001Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportIndus T211 Thorpedo · Denton, TXThe pilot's improper preflight planning and preparation which led to his getting lost on a local area flight and his failure to maintain clearance from the trees. Contributing to the accident were the prevailing dark night illumination and the pilot's lack of…Oct 5, 2007 · N211LS · Substantial damage