# 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 WPR14CA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA157.md): Robert A Miller Murphy Rebel Elite · Roundup, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 2, 2014 · N3552J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control while landing.
- [NTSB WPR14CA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA155.md): Cessna 172M · Anacortes, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 1, 2014 · N19982 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper application of brakes during the landing roll resulted in a runway excursion and nose over.
- [NTSB WPR14CA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA152.md): Piper PA 18A · Wheatland, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 30, 2014 · N1952P · Substantial damage
  > The front seat pilot's excessive approach speed and subsequent brake application during the landing which resulted in a nose-over. Contributing to the accident was the instructor's failure to maintain situational awareness.
- [NTSB WPR14CA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA150.md): Just Highlander · Yakima, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 28, 2014 · N553GW · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind conditions and the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision, resulting in a loss of directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA14CA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA177.md): Aviat A 1B · Dadeville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 27, 2014 · N59AW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point while landing on a lake with a tailwind.
- [NTSB CEN14IA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14IA172.md): Cessna 560XL · Traverse City, MI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2014 · N580QS · No damage
  > The inoperative galley drain tube heater, which allowed water within the tube to freeze and led to its failure; the tube’s failure allowed water to drain onto the rudder cables and freeze and resulted in the rudder binding during landing.
- [NTSB WPR14CA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA145.md): Aeronca 7DC · Fallon, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 24, 2014 · N817DC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a tailwind.
- [NTSB WPR14CA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA156.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 20 C1 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 23, 2014 · N4112L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's excessive speed during taxi which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate monitoring of the remaining runway length available during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA14CA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA166.md): Waco UIC · Saint Petersburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 23, 2014 · N13562 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during landing.
- [NTSB WPR14LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA146.md): Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC42 550FG · Truckee, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2014 · N112FP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during both the landing and the subsequent attempted go-around.
- [NTSB WPR14LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA142.md): Bellanca 17 31 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2014 · N28119 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear extension spring to maintain adequate pressure, which allowed the landing gear to collapse during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA14LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA173.md): Cessna 206H · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2014 · N309JK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN14CA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA186.md): Cessna 172N · Marine City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 21, 2014 · N739RX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR14CA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA140.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · Coolidge, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 20, 2014 · N4106G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA14LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA170.md): Cessna 421 · Charleston, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2014 · N5929M · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate maintenance, which resulted in the collapse of the right main landing gear during landing.
- [NTSB WPR14CA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA139.md): Bayer Oscar Starduster SA300 · San Luis Obispo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 19, 2014 · N490B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent loss of aircraft control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN14CA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA166.md): Skykits Savannah VGW · Hudson, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 19, 2014 · N508TG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate monitoring of his glide path resulting in a collision with a berm prior to landing.
- [NTSB ERA14CA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA157.md): Cessna 210N · Marathon, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 17, 2014 · N210JZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure that the airplane's landing gear was down and locked prior to touchdown. Contributing to the accident was the possibility of intermittent landing gear operation due to a faulty hydraulic power pack contactor.
- [NTSB ERA14LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA159.md): Cessna 500 · Zephyrhills, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2014 · N125DS · Substantial damage
  > The pilots' inadequate in-flight planning and improper selection of runway 36 for landing, which resulted in a significant quartering tailwind during the landing, exceedance of the airplane's braking capability, and a subsequent runway overrun.
- [NTSB ERA14CA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA155.md): Cessna 172M · Brooksville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 14, 2014 · N80457 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for the reported crosswind conditions resulting in the wings contacting the ground.
- [NTSB CEN14CA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA183.md): Stinson 108 · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 14, 2014 · N9538K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in the airplane departing the runway and nosing over.
- [NTSB CEN14CA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA162.md): Beech 35 C33A · West Union, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 13, 2014 · N242JB · Substantial damage
  > A loss of aircraft control during landing, due to the pilot's excessive braking. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent flight experience.
- [NTSB CEN14CA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA158.md): American Champion 8GCBC · Chisago City, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 10, 2014 · N63HE · Substantial damage
  > The unsuitable landing area encountered by the pilot due to wet soft snow conditions that resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB ERA14LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA152.md): Kurtz Jay B RV-9A · Live Oak, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 2014 · N125TK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, a subsequent nose-down landing, and excessive bending loads to the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB WPR14LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA133.md): Peter W Stevens Bearhawk Patrol · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2014 · N123WW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA14CA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA160.md): Cessna 172N · Charlottesville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 8, 2014 · N5423J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and substantial damage to the firewall.
- [NTSB ERA14CA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA150.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Salisbury, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 8, 2014 · N4335T · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's decision to continue the landing in close proximity to a landing helicopter, resulting in an encounter with rotor vortices, loss of airplane control, and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR14LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA134.md): Cessna 170B · San Luis Obispo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2014 · N2252D · Substantial damage
  > Corrosion of the bulkhead assembly in the left main landing gearbox area, which resulted in the structural failure of the bulkhead and the subsequent landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB ERA14CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA151.md): Cessna 172M · Pittstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 7, 2014 · N1319U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.
- [NTSB CEN14CA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA153.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 20 · Cleveland, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 6, 2014 · N108WA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA14CA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA140.md): Piper PA 18-150 · Mayaguez, PR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 1, 2014 · N929SC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA14CA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA139.md): Piper PA 11S · Marlboro, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 1, 2014 · N5556H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing rollout in crosswinds, resulting in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with a snow bank.
- [NTSB CEN14CA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA157.md): Aeronca 7AC · Adrian, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 1, 2014 · N85372 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll which resulted in the airplane ground looping.
- [NTSB WPR14LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA130.md): Grumman G164 - A · Caruthers, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2014 · N72ES · Substantial damage
  > An undetected fatigue crack in the landing gear leg, which initiated at an electrical arc-induced damage site of undetermined origin and resulted in landing gear failure. Contributing to the severity of damage to the airplane was the close proximity of an…
- [NTSB WPR14CA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA122.md): Cessna 172M · Ramona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 25, 2014 · N91712 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate flare and failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA14CA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA134.md): American Legend AL3 · Gulf Shores, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 25, 2014 · N156WB · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's incorrect rudder input, which resulted in a ground loop and collision with a runway sign.
- [NTSB ERA14CA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA136.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Lake Wales, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 24, 2014 · N9563P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare during a water landing, which resulted in the wings contacting the water.
- [NTSB WPR14CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA120.md): Piper PA 16 · Scappoose, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 22, 2014 · N5626H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention and inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB CEN14WA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14WA248.md): Cessna 340 · Toussus-Le-Noble, France · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 18, 2014 · N876DT · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA14CA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA127.md): Cessna 172S · Caldwell, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 17, 2014 · N426SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.
- [NTSB DCA14WA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA14WA175.md): Boeing 737 - 8K2 · Madeira, Portugal · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 17, 2014 · G-GDFC · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA14LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA133.md): Piper PA-30 · Allentown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2014 · N931JS · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing.
- [NTSB WPR14CA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA116.md): Cessna 172 - N · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 15, 2014 · N738BH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with a taxiway sign.
- [NTSB CEN14LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA146.md): Fogg Quicksilver MX II · Holland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 2014 · N94567 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain airplane control after inadvertently landing in an area of deep snow on a frozen lake.
- [NTSB ERA14LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA122.md): Cessna 172M · Pinson, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2014 · N194EX · Substantial damage
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot’s decision to continue flight into deteriorating weather conditions at night and his failure to divert in a timely manner, which resulted in an off-airport precautionary landing and subsequent substantial damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN14CA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA152.md): Cessna 172R · Ellsworth, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 13, 2014 · N816KS · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA14CA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA119.md): Piper PA 38-112 · West Milford, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 11, 2014 · N381PT · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN14LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA138.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Marion, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 2014 · N350AR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to attain a touchdown on the runway’s hard surface, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB ANC14CA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14CA015.md): Craig C Walls Snowyriver Special · Wasilla, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 6, 2014 · N207CW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control after landing, resulting in a nose over.
- [NTSB DCA14FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA14FA058.md): Embraer EMB145 - EP · Memphis, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Feb 5, 2014 · N802HK · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the flight crew to adequately monitor the system for proper operation and manually activate the system during the flight in icing conditions. Contributing to the accident was the crew's limited training on the manual operation of the anti-ice…

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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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