NTSB investigations, 2013

189 cases where the phase of flight was Approach.

Cases per year

19622026
NTSB investigations, 2013 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\") = 2013
    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 CEN14LA094Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Gladewater, TXThe loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.Dec 28, 2013 · N6905G · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14LA076Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210N · Tampa, FLA total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the No. 4 connecting rod. Contributing to the accident was a likely loss of lubrication for reasons that could not be determined during a postaccident engine examination.Dec 20, 2013 · N5307A · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14FA075Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36TC · Chatlottesville, VAThe pilot’s failure to position the fuel selector handle in a fuel tank detent, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the pilot’s fatal injuries was the separation of his shoulder harness due to overload in an…Dec 18, 2013 · N3705Z · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14FA073Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRaytheon 390 · Atlanta, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering the airplane in the traffic pattern at night. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment from the use of illicit drugs.Dec 18, 2013 · N50PM · DestroyedNTSB ERA14FA068Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310R · Jacksonville, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a missed approach in night instrument meteorological conditions due to spatial disorientation and a lack of instrument proficiency.Dec 8, 2013 · N98BT · DestroyedNTSB CEN14WA180Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationChristen Industries Pitts S-2B · Meaux-Esbly, FranceOn December 8, 2013, at 1607 coordinated universal time, a Pitts S-2B airplane, F-GEAL, experienced a loss of engine power and conducted a force landing near Meaux-Esbly, France. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was substantially…Dec 8, 2013 · F-GEAL · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14LA059Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMoffitt Oscar/ Kit Prostar A/C PT2 · Trenton, SCThe airplane owner/pilot ‘s failure to follow the gascolator manufacturer’s recommendations for installing and safety wiring the gascolator strainer bowl, which resulted in the bowl separating and a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.Dec 2, 2013 · N355PT · Substantial damageNTSB ANC14MA008Accident · 5 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Saint Marys, AKThe pilot's decision to initiate a visual flight rules approach into an area of instrument meteorological conditions at night and the flight coordinators' release of the flight without discussing the risks with the pilot, which resulted in the pilot…Nov 30, 2013 · N12373 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Florence, ORThe failure of the hydraulic power pack, which prevented the extension of the landing gear and resulted in a partial gear-up landing.Nov 29, 2013 · N6575X · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14LA052Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35 · Trussville, ALThe failure of the No. 2 connecting rod due to oil starvation, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.Nov 28, 2013 · N5655D · Substantial damageNTSB ANC14LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 1900C · Deadhorse, AKThe captain’s decision to initiate a visual flight rules approach and attempted landing into an area of instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the airplane touching down short of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s…Nov 22, 2013 · N575X · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14WA047Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R66 · Rio de Janeiro, BrazilNov 20, 2013 · PR-MXM · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14FA044Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportFocke-Wulf FWP 149D · Kenansville, NCThe pilot’s loss of control in instrument meteorological conditions for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the airframe and engine revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident was the…Nov 17, 2013 · N132FW · DestroyedNTSB DCA14RA012Accident · 50 fatalForeign investigationBoeing 737 - 500 · Kazan, RussiaThe Russian Interstate Aviation Committee, Accident Investigation Commission (IAC) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737-500 that occurred on November 17, 2013. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the IAC…Nov 17, 2013 · VQ-BBN · DestroyedNTSB ANC14WA020Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna TU206 - G · Akita City, JapanOn November 16, 2013, at 0246 coordinated universal time, a Japanese registered Cessna 206 airplane, JA4000, operated by Honda Airways, experienced a total loss of engine power near Arayamachi, Akita City, Japan. The pilot made a successful emergency landing,…Nov 16, 2013 · JA4000 · Minor damageNTSB CEN14FA047Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeechcraft B36TC · Amarillo, TXThe noninstrument-rated pilot’s improper decision to fly a night instrument approach in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot’s spatial disorientation and loss of control of the airplane during an attempted missed approach.Nov 11, 2013 · N4245D · DestroyedNTSB DCA14RA009Accident · 5 fatalForeign investigationSwearingen SA227 - AC · Red Lake, CanadaThe Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Swearingen SA227 that occurred on November 10, 2013. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the TSB investigation under the provisions…Nov 10, 2013 · C-FFZN · DestroyedNTSB CEN14FA042Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301 · Kirksville, MOA loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident were the private pilot's impairment due to a sedating antihistamine and both pilots' fatigue.Nov 6, 2013 · N408DM · DestroyedNTSB WPR14LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · St. Johns, AZA total loss of engine power while on final approach due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot’s improper preflight fuel planning.Nov 3, 2013 · N3148C · Substantial damageNTSB DCA14WA007Accident · 10 fatalForeign investigationSwearingen SA227 · Riberalta, BoliviaThe government of Bolivia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a SWEARINGEN SA227 airplane that occurred on November 03, 2013. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Bolivia's investigation under the…Nov 3, 2013 · CP-2754 · DestroyedNTSB CEN14WA038Accident · 3 fatalClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA-34 · Coburg, GermanyOn November 11, 2013, at 1020 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-34, German registration D-GRCP, impacted trees while on approach to land at the Coburg/Brandensteinsebene Airport (EDQC), Coburg, Germany. The pilot and two passengers were fatally injured.…Nov 2, 2013 · D-GRCP · DestroyedNTSB CEN14LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportClevenger Jimmie B Pitts S 1S · Wellington, KSThe loss of engine power due to a malfunctioning fuel pump.Oct 31, 2013 · N67JC · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14LA038Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter France AS 350 · Kailua Kona, HIThe pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain main rotor rpm while practicing manual throttle control and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing.Oct 30, 2013 · N985EW · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14FA027Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Nashville, TNThe noninstrument-rated pilot’s continued visual flight into night instrument flight rules conditions, which resulted in a collision with the runway during an attempted approach to land. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s mental state, his…Oct 29, 2013 · C-GRJH · DestroyedNTSB ERA14LA024Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28R-201T · Everglades City, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control and airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in a stall and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s inadvertent use of an outdated GPS navigation database, which provided an…Oct 27, 2013 · N2702M · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14TA020Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBell OH-58A · Jefferson City, MOThe loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.Oct 26, 2013 · N283MP · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14CA027Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Raymondville, TXThe operation of an airplane by a non-certificated pilot. Contributing to the accident was his failure to maintain airspeed following a total loss of engine power at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Also contributing was the pilot's…Oct 25, 2013 · N20587 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcdonald Howard Brian Zenair 701 · Zephyrhills, FLThe failure of the propeller speed reduction unit drive belts due to inadequate belt tension being applied during installation, which resulted in a complete loss of thrust.Oct 19, 2013 · N538HB · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFuller Van L Sonex · Palatine, NYA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a test run and partial teardown of the engine did not reveal any anomalies.Oct 16, 2013 · N68VF · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14WA026Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationLuscombe 8 - E · Buenos Aires, ArgentinaOn October 14, 2013, about 1134 coordinated universal time, a Luscombe 8E, Argentina registration LV-RTS, was substantially damaged, during descent in thick fog, when it impacted terrain in an industrial park. The flight had departed Zarate Airport (SATE),…Oct 14, 2013 · LV-RTS · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14CA037Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28-150 · Newport, NHThe pilot's incorrect glide path, which resulted in a landing area overshoot and a runway excursion.Oct 14, 2013 · N5873W · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14WA115Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationGulfstream 550 · London, United KingdomOn October 12, 2013, at 0325 Universal Coordinated Time, a Saudi Arabia registered Gulfstream 550, HZ-A6, collided with the ILS antenna and localizer array while landing at Stanstead Airport (EGSS), London, United Kingdom. There were no injuries to the…Oct 12, 2013 · HZ-A6 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSutphin Rans S-12 · French Lick, INThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while in a steep turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/mush at a low altitude.Oct 11, 2013 · N8028W · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14LA006Accident · 4 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Hampton Roads, VAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control due to spatial disorientation in low-visibility conditions while maneuvering during a missed approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s ineffective use of the onboard GPS equipment.Oct 10, 2013 · N4TK · DestroyedNTSB CEN14LA007Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCameron Balloons US V 77 · Rio Rancho, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from power lines on approach to land, resulting in a collision with the wires, a spark, and a subsequent explosion and on-board fire.Oct 9, 2013 · N9528A · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · Ridgely, MDA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.Oct 8, 2013 · N4216V · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14LA002Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech S35 · Brownwood, TXA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from a foreign material in the fuel system blocking the fuel flow to the engine.Oct 8, 2013 · N6861Q · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13LA570Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-181 · Algona, IAFuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to ensure he had sufficient fuel on board to complete the planned flight. Contributing to the accident was the incomplete information provided by the airport's AWOS.Sep 30, 2013 · N31688 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13LA431Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBombardier DHC-8-402 · Reno, NVThe airplane’s encounter with known moderate-to-severe turbulence, which resulted in a serious injury to a flight attendant.Sep 29, 2013 · N449QX · No damageNTSB ERA13LA437Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportInnovator Technologies Mosquito XEL · Felda, FLThe pilot’s loss of helicopter control while hovering for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination of the helicopter, which was limited due to postcrash fire damage.Sep 29, 2013 · UNREG · DestroyedNTSB CEN13LA571Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182J · Santa Teresa, NMA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because no anomalies were found during the postaccident engine examination.Sep 29, 2013 · N3078F · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13CA428Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182Q · Big Bear, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain a stabilized landing approach, which resulted in a collision with a fence short of the runway.Sep 28, 2013 · N759UP · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13FA558Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Bolingbrook, ILThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around.Sep 25, 2013 · N406DC · DestroyedNTSB CEN13CA556Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Wadsworth, OHThe pilot's failure to adequately maintain airspeed during a go-around.Sep 24, 2013 · N24800 · 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 WPR13LA416Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C90 - A · Idaho Falls, IDThe pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in departure with insufficient fuel to complete the flight, and consequent inflight power loss due to fuel exhaustion.Sep 19, 2013 · N191TP · Substantial damageNTSB ENG13RA041Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationATR 72-500 · Makassar, Indonesia, IndonesiaSep 18, 2013 · PK-WFV · Minor damageNTSB WPR13LA408Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Casa Grande, AZA loss of engine power during final approach for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.Sep 14, 2013 · N6324B · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13FA405Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportKamtz RV-7A · Jackson Hole, WYA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. Also causal was the pilot’s failure to adequately compensate for the…Sep 11, 2013 · N820RV · Substantial damageNTSB ERA13WA411Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationDornier 228 · Valparaiso, ChileOn September 9, 2013, about 0940 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Dornier 228-202K CC-CNW impacted terrain while on approach for landing at Viña del Mar Airfield/NAS Base Aeronaval Viña del Mar in Chile. The airplane was destroyed, and the commercial pilot…Sep 9, 2013 · CC-CNW · Destroyed