# 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 WPR14CA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA022.md): Collins Zenith Stol CH 701 · Deer Park, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2013 · N2849C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare and failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing with a tailwind.
- [NTSB WPR14CA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA021.md): Piper PA28 - 160 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2013 · N5184W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collison with a runway sign.
- [NTSB ERA14LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA005.md): Aerotek Pitts S 1T · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2013 · N53CG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane with known ergonomic restrictions due to his size.
- [NTSB ERA14CA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA031.md): Schweizer SGS 1 26E · Eighty Four, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2013 · N2997H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed and glide path, which resulted in an overshoot, a hard landing, and a subsequent collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience in make and model.
- [NTSB ERA14CA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA021.md): Cessna A185F · Northeast Carry, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2013 · N93037 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to take off for an intended night water landing, and his subsequent loss of depth perception during that landing attempt.
- [NTSB WPR14CA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA020.md): L Goldner Zenith 701 · Milford, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 17, 2013 · N67MG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to execute a precautionary landing to unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB ERA14LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA022.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Franklin, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2013 · N555GK · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left main landing gear brake line during landing due to the loss of hydraulic fluid. Contributing to the accident was a fatigue crack through the brake line that had formed due to contact with a swaged sleeve as a result of exfoliation…
- [NTSB ERA14CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA003.md): Cessna 305A · Slatington Airport, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 17, 2013 · N305CR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to land with a tailwind condition and the airfield's inaccurate windsock.
- [NTSB WPR14CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA018.md): Piper PA 28R-201 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 16, 2013 · N3836M · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of a main landing gear for reasons that could not be determined due to no postaccident examination of the airframe.
- [NTSB CEN14LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA008.md): Embraer-Empresa Brasileira De EMB-500 · Wichita, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2013 · N610AS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper brake application during landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB ANC14WA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14WA003.md): Kawasaki BK117-B2 · Tatacka, Taiwan · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 16, 2013 · Foreign · Destroyed
  > On October 16, 2013, about 1209 Coordinated Universal Time, a Kawasaki BK-117 helicopter, Taiwan Island registration number B-77009, operated by Sunrise Airlines, was destroyed following a loss of control while landing near Yushan N. Peak Weather Staion,…
- [NTSB ERA14CA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA012.md): Classic Waco YMF · Somerville, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 15, 2013 · N62XX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while applying wheel brakes during landing roll resulting in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB WPR14LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA051.md): Piper PA 31P · Calexico, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2013 · N14TG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain the proper pitch attitude during the landing, which resulted in the nose landing gear contacting the surface hard and then separating from the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN14CA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA023.md): Cessna 172R · Tomball, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2013 · N999UF · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot delay in aborting the takeoff which resulted in the airplane going off the end of the runway and impacting trees.
- [NTSB ANC14CA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14CA004.md): Piper J3C 65 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2013 · N70604 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to make contact with an unsuitable landing surface, resulting in a nose over.
- [NTSB CEN14LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA006.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Xenia, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2013 · N561C · Substantial damage
  > The nose landing gear failure as a result of a fatigue fracture of the engine mount nose gear actuator feet in an area detailed in a service bulletin. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s inadequate completion of the inspection specified…
- [NTSB CEN14CA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA026.md): Cessna 310R · Onaway, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 9, 2013 · N9757N · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent collision with a deer during landing.
- [NTSB WPR14CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA011.md): Mooney M20J · Sedona, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 8, 2013 · N5760Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent loss of aircraft control during an aborted landing.
- [NTSB ERA14IA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14IA019.md): Piper PA 46 350P · Tallahassee, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2013 · N640BD · Minor damage
  > The failure of the nose landing gear (NLG) actuator attachment bolt due to fatigue for reasons that could not be determined during postincident examination, which resulted in the NLG collapsing during landing.
- [NTSB ANC14CA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14CA001.md): Piper PA 18-150 · Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 7, 2013 · N91144 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll with a tailwind.
- [NTSB CEN14LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA005.md): Cameron N105 - NO Series · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2013 · N4113T · No damage
  > The pilot's decision to land the balloon from a high approach altitude due to high winds, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN14WA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14WA083.md): Rockwell Commander · Stockholm, Sweden, Sweden · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 4, 2013 · SE-FLS · Substantial damage
  > On October 4, 2013, about 1250 UTC, a Rockwell Commander 112, SE-FLS (s/n 350) was involved in a runway excursion after landing when the pilot was unable to maintain directional control during roll out. The airplane was substantially damaged and there were no…
- [NTSB DCA14WA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA14WA004.md): Boeing 777-200 · Changi, Singapore · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 3, 2013 · 9V-SWG · No damage
  > The Air Accident Investigation Bureau of Singapore has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 777-200, 9V-SWG, which occurred on October 3, 2013. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB investigation under the…
- [NTSB WPR14CA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA001.md): Unknown Unknown · Mount Pleasant, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 1, 2013 · N224KF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR13FA430](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA430.md): Cessna 525A · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2013 · N194SJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to adequately decrease the airplane’s ground speed or maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with an airport sign and structure and a subsequent postcrash fire.
- [NTSB ERA13CA436](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA436.md): Beech A23 24 · Lumberton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2013 · N7626R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN13CA569](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA569.md): Rans RV 12 · Hatley, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2013 · N817RV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane while landing with a crosswind.
- [NTSB ANC13CA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA106.md): Cessna 185E · Pilot Point, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2013 · N1592F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land the airplane on the ramp, in the vicinity of buildings, in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR13CA424](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA424.md): Robinson R44 - II · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2013 · N190SH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm while landing in a gusty wind at a high density altitude.
- [NTSB ANC13CA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA105.md): Piper PA 18 · Big Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2013 · N1214A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, resulting in abnormal contact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR13LA419](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA419.md): Piper PA60 602P · Sandpoint, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2013 · N35FD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to fly the approach at the appropriate landing speed and attain the correct touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB ERA13CA426](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA426.md): Marconi Fred I JR Velocity XL/RG · Pahokee, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 22, 2013 · N244FM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure that the landing gear were extended during the simulated forced landing attempt. Contributing to the outcome was the pilot's decision to continue the aborted landing after the propeller had contacted the runway.
- [NTSB CEN13LA567](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA567.md): Taylorcraft BC12 D · Laguna Park, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2013 · N96473 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate flare during landing, which resulted in a hard landing and the subsequent collapse of the left main landing gear.
- [NTSB WPR13CA426](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA426.md): Piper PA28 - 161 · Lancaster, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2013 · N6313C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR13CA422](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA422.md): Beech 35 - Undesignat · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2013 · N5894S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's distracted attention and failure to extend the landing gear, which resulted in a gear up landing.
- [NTSB WPR13CA418](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA418.md): Grob G 103 Twin II · Morgan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2013 · N54554 · Substantial damage
  > An incorrect descent rate while on final approach as a result of the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which lead to an off-field landing and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA13CA425](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA425.md): Lennox Kenneth J Zodiac 601HDS · Salisbury, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2013 · N99KL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions while landing.
- [NTSB CEN13WA560](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13WA560.md): Beech 76 - NO Series · Dublin, Ireland · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 20, 2013 · EI-BUN · Minor damage
  > On September 20, 2013, at 1703 hours universal coordinated time, a Beech model 76 Duchess, Ireland registration EI-BUN, was involved in a runway excursion after landing at the Weston Airfield (EIWT), Dublin, Ireland. The flight instructor and pilot receiving…
- [NTSB ERA13CA422](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA422.md): Universal Stinson 108 1 · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 19, 2013 · N8384K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing, resulting in a ground loop, runway excursion, and structural damage to the right wing.
- [NTSB ERA13CA438](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA438.md): Cessna 182P · Newport News, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2013 · N58482 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing resulting in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN13LA552](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA552.md): Piper PA 28-180 · Frankenmuth, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2013 · N4756L · Substantial damage
  > An intermittent loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR13LA414](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA414.md): Cessna 180 - B · Redmond, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2013 · N5112E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to counter an unexpected wind gust after touchdown, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB WPR13CA413](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA413.md): Cessna T310R · San Luis Obispo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 16, 2013 · N712SB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent action of retracting the landing gear instead of the flaps during the landing roll, which resulted in the right main landing gear collapsing.
- [NTSB ERA14CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA088.md): Let L 23 Super Blanik · Clermont, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 15, 2013 · N321BA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN13WA574](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13WA574.md): Piper PA32R - 301T · Lille Lesquin, France · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 15, 2013 · F-GGBD · Minor damage
  > On September 15, 2013, about 1235 local time, a Piper, PA-32-301T, single engine airplane, F-GGBD, sustained minor damage during landing at Lille Lesquin airport (LFQQ), Lesquin, France. The solo pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated by a private…
- [NTSB ANC13CA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA101.md): Cessna 170B · Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 14, 2013 · N2736C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent encounter with a mound while landing on a remote airstrip.
- [NTSB ERA13CA419](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA419.md): Piper PA28 151 · Abingdon, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 13, 2013 · N4379F · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing resulting in collision with terrain and aft displacement of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB CEN13CA549](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA549.md): Jabiru USA Sport J230-SP · Conway, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 13, 2013 · N667J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper landing approach speed and touchdown point, which resulted in a runway excursion after touchdown and collision with a blast fence.
- [NTSB WPR13LA404](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA404.md): Bell 47G5 · King City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2013 · N7836S · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the helicopter’s center frame tube due to a fatigue crack and corrosion originating from a welded surface. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s inadequate inspection of the helicopter during its most recent 100-hour…
- [NTSB CEN13CA544](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA544.md): Cessna 170A · Victoria, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2013 · N170TP · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind, which resulted in a loss of directional control.

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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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