# NTSB investigations: Landing

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB GAA15CA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA121.md): Cessna P210N · Bozeman, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 13, 2015 · N86SB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to complete the required before landing checks, resulting in the execution of a gear up landing causing substantial damage to the lower fuselage of the airplane.
- [NTSB ANC15CA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15CA039.md): Piper PA 18-150 · McCarthy, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 13, 2015 · N3897Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive use of wheel brakes during landing, resulting in a nose over.
- [NTSB WPR15LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA183.md): Beech E33A · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2015 · N8401N · Substantial damage
  > A loss of left braking action for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any evidence of preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation, which resulted in a loss of…
- [NTSB GAA15CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA120.md): Beech RC 45J · Everett, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 11, 2015 · N585PB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion, and a collision with a sign.
- [NTSB GAA15CA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA114.md): Piper PA 16 · Tollville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2015 · N5735H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare, which resulted in the airplane impacting a rice field and nosing over.
- [NTSB CEN15LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA275.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 20 C1 · Pueblo, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2015 · N919DA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s decision to continue the approach and landing despite recognizing that the wind speed was above the published limit for solo flight, which resulted in a porpoised landing. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the flight…
- [NTSB ANC15RA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15RA074.md): Cessna 525 · Okayama Preffecture, Japan · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 10, 2015 · JA021R · Substantial damage
  > On June 23, 2015, a privately owned Cessna 525A, registered JA021R, took off from Tokyo International Airport at about 14:41 (JST: UTC+9hrs) and landed at Kohnan Aerodrome in Okayama prefecture at about 15:46. The landing ended up a runway overrun. It rested…
- [NTSB GAA15CA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA130.md): Piper PA 28-140 · Swanton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 9, 2015 · N6919W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a runway excursion, and a collision with a sign.
- [NTSB GAA15CA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA113.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G 164A · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 9, 2015 · N8372 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a runway excursion, and a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB DCA15WA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA15WA135.md): Boeing 737 - 3S3 · Sao Luis City, Brazil · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 9, 2015 · PR-SDL · Minor damage
  > The Centro de Investigacao Provencao de Accidentes (CENIPA) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737-300 which occurred on June 9, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the CENIPA investigation under the…
- [NTSB GAA15CA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA179.md): Cessna 172R · Addison, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 6, 2015 · N178AF · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing touchdown, resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA15CA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA112.md): Cessna 180 · Vichey, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 6, 2015 · N180SA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA15LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA244.md): Raddatz Steve RV 8 · Monroe, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2015 · N323RP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing.
- [NTSB ANC15CA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15CA038.md): Maule M 7-235B · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 6, 2015 · N1002H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during landing, resulting in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA15CA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA111.md): Cessna 177 · Clewiston, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 5, 2015 · N29415 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper level off and flare in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control and hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA15CA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA108.md): Grumman American Avn. AA 5B · Springhill, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 5, 2015 · N74304 · Substantial damage
  > Unintentional collision with a deer during landing in dusk visual conditions.
- [NTSB CEN15FA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA257.md): Morse Frank L Rebel · Eagle, CO, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2015 · N914FM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing in gusty, crosswind conditions that likely exceeded the recommended limitation of the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN15CA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA261.md): Brewer Sportcopter Votex M · Sikeston, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 5, 2015 · N229MG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently reducing engine power to the idle position while maneuvering at a low altitude.
- [NTSB GAA15CA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA118.md): Cessna 195 · Lancaster, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 4, 2015 · N9818A · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control and subsequent ground loop due to an underinflated right tire, which was a result of foreign object debris puncturing the tire.
- [NTSB GAA15CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA107.md): Piper PA 18A 150 · Hay, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 4, 2015 · N7860D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's and flight instructor's improper brake application during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to make a positive transfer of controls.
- [NTSB GAA15CA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA106.md): Cessna 182Q · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 3, 2015 · N759ZK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing and substantial damage to the firewall.
- [NTSB GAA15CA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA104.md): Cessna 150F · Harlingen, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2015 · N8126S · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.
- [NTSB GAA15CA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA098.md): Schweizer SGS 1 26B · Mocksville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2015 · N8683R · Substantial damage
  > The glider pilot over-ran the runway and impacted a structure after encountering a strong updraft on short final.
- [NTSB CEN15WA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15WA248.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Grenchen, Switzerland · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 30, 2015 · HB-PLC · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR15LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA179.md): Burr Express 2000 RG · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 2015 · N44508 · Substantial damage
  > A collapse of the left main landing gear for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB GAA15CA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA124.md): Beech D35 · Sunriver, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2015 · N2984B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's distraction from completing his before landing checklist and inability to hear the gear warning…
- [NTSB CEN15CA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA246.md): Air Tractor AT 502 · Winnsboro, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2015 · N1036S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper approach to landing and his failure to perform a go-around, which resulted in a runway overshoot and collision with trees.
- [NTSB GAA15CA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA119.md): Cessna 172R · Beaver Falls, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 28, 2015 · N984WU · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain airplane attitude control during the landing, resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA15CA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA100.md): Cessna 305 · Richfield, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 27, 2015 · N16708 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB CEN15LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA250.md): Cessna T188C · Pine Bluffs, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2015 · N1965J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control to the right for reasons that could not be determined during examination of the right main landing gear wheel and brake drum.
- [NTSB ANC15CA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15CA031.md): Aeronca 7EC · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 27, 2015 · N84116 · Substantial damage
  > The instructor's delayed remedial actions, and the student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall just above the ground and the subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA15CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA095.md): Cessna 182Q · Honesdale, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2015 · N759EB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to land with sufficient runway remaining to safely stop the airplane.
- [NTSB GAA15CA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA094.md): Cessna 182E · Galion, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2015 · N25AW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed on final approach, which resulted in an in-flight loss of control and hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA15CA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA222.md): Cessna 172P · Mitchellville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2015 · N6155K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB DCA15WA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA15WA127.md): Boeing 737 - 883 · Oslo, Norway · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 25, 2015 · LN-RCZ · No damage
  > The Accident Investigation Board Norway (AIBN) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737-800, which occurred on May 27, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AIBN investigation under the provisions of…
- [NTSB GAA15LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15LA092.md): Czech Aircraft Works Spol Sro Sportcruiser · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2015 · N642JB · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the nose landing gear (NLG) leg due to fatigue fractures, which resulted in the NLG collapsing during landing.
- [NTSB GAA15CA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA093.md): Rogers Homer/Rogers Sheila RV 6A · Lorain/Elyria, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2015 · N3086Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane attitude control during the landing flare, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, hard landing, and runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA15LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA225.md): Piper PA44 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2015 · N2163F · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the nose landing gear upper drag link knee bolt due to reverse-bending fatigue, which was likely preceded by excessive bearing wear due to reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB ERA15CA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA226.md): Aerostar International S-60A · LaGrangeville, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2015 · N6517X · No damage
  > The pilot's decision to conduct a landing to a field in high wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent injury to a passenger.
- [NTSB GAA15CA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA087.md): Smith Vilas Kitfox · McLeansboro, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2015 · N4100T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain attitude control during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of training and experience in this airplane make and model.
- [NTSB GAA15CA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA086.md): Consolidated Aeronautics Lake LA 4 200 · Glenwood, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2015 · N613LC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper lateral/ bank level off during the landing flare, which resulted in the right wing impacting the water and a subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB GAA15CA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA084.md): Faunce PA-11 · Morrisville, VT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 20, 2015 · N710JF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll and his deliberate application of excessive braking pressure.
- [NTSB GAA15CA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA082.md): Boeing PT 17 · Williamson, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 20, 2015 · N55528 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot landed off the right side of the runway resulting in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN15LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA239.md): Ayres S2R G6 · Tivoli, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 2015 · N3300U · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the fuel control unit due to the worn stub shaft spline, which resulted in an engine overspeed. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel's inadequate inspection of the fuel control unit.
- [NTSB GAA15CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA077.md): Cessna 150M · Wellington, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2015 · N8634U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare and loss of control which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ANC15CA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15CA028.md): Piper PA 18-150 · Seward, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2015 · N83330 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive braking during landing, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB ANC15CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15CA027.md): Piper PA 31-350 · Homer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2015 · N4079H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to continue the approach to landing while distracted and his failure to complete the landing checklist.
- [NTSB GAA15CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA079.md): Piper PA 28-140 · Princeton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 16, 2015 · N16491 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing, resulting in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB GAA15CA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA074.md): Maule MX 7-180C · Sharps Chapel, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 16, 2015 · N567HW · Substantial damage
  > Collision with an obstacle during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent runway excursion and tree strike.
- [NTSB GAA15CA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA071.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 14, 2015 · N741CD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing. Contributing to this accident was the pilot's lack of experience with the airplane's performance characteristics during the approach resulting in a hard landing and runway excursion.

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
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."mKey" IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM case_phases WHERE main = 550)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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