# 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 CEN09LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA318.md): Aerostar International S-60A · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 2009 · N120RB · No damage
  > The pilot's excessive descent rate.
- [NTSB CEN09CA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA321.md): Cessna U206C · Brainerd, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2009 · N3970G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing in gusty winds.
- [NTSB WPR09CA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA260.md): Stinson SR-8B · Tacoma, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 24, 2009 · N17119 · Substantial damage
  > The application of unintended braking input due to the pilot's failure to keep his feet correctly positioned on the rudder pedals during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA09CA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA307.md): Aerotek Pitts Spec · Beaver Falls, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 24, 2009 · N55MF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB CEN09LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA319.md): Mileski Zenair · New Hudson, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2009 · N701MW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent failure of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB CEN09CA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA314.md): Jabiru J230-SP · Delavan, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 24, 2009 · N685J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model airplane.
- [NTSB WPR09CA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA271.md): S.O.C.A.T.A. Rallye 235 · Ontario, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2009 · N315RA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged landing flare. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of any experience in the make and model airplane.
- [NTSB CEN09CA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA317.md): Cessna 182E · Martinsville, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2009 · N3229Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point during landing and his delay in initiating a successful go-around, which resulted in a loss of airspeed and an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA09CA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA301.md): Cessna 172N · Tunkhannock, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 21, 2009 · N9492E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point while landing with a tailwind.
- [NTSB ERA09CA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA300.md): Tecnam P2002 · Stevensville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 21, 2009 · N524LM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed on final approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN09CA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA320.md): Beech B19 · Winsted, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 21, 2009 · N3214L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare during the soft-field landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision during the landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA310.md): Luscombe 8E · Ozona, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 21, 2009 · N2450K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB WPR09CA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA257.md): Piper PA-20 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 20, 2009 · N1591A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control on the landing roll out.
- [NTSB WPR09CA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA252.md): Cessna 185E · Tacoma, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 18, 2009 · N70083 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.
- [NTSB WPR09FA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA246.md): Cessna 172 · Burlington, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 17, 2009 · N70323 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot of another airplane to maintain adequate visual lookout during the approach.
- [NTSB WPR09CA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA266.md): Cessna 172S · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2009 · N541ER · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR09CA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA265.md): Boeing E75 · Cottonwood, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2009 · N4787V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswinds during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN09CA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA301.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Las Cruces, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2009 · N8042D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in a crosswind. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to land on a runway with a prevailing crosswind.
- [NTSB ANC09CA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA044.md): Maule M-4-220C · Nenana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2009 · N2031U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing, resulting in a ground loop and substantial damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB ERA09LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA295.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · Norwood, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2009 · N323JT · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout, which resulted in excessive side loads to the right main landing gear and the separation of the outer main landing gear rib from the right wing.
- [NTSB ANC09CA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA046.md): Winship Kent S Dogger Craft · Palmer, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 16, 2009 · N530KW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a nose over and substantial damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB ANC09CA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA043.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 15, 2009 · N1999P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a ground loop and substantial damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN09CA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA300.md): Diamond DA20 · Olathe, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 14, 2009 · N926AF · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing, as well as his improper decision to continue the takeoff after striking the propeller on the runway.
- [NTSB WPR09CA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA243.md): ART Lee Delano CH701 · Oakdale, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 13, 2009 · N701LD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions while landing.
- [NTSB CEN09IA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09IA294.md): Boeing 737 · Houston, TX · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 13, 2009 · N371SW · Minor damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent application of excessive braking after touchdown, which caused the right wheels to lock and several tires to blow and resulted in a subsequent brake fire.
- [NTSB CEN09CA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA305.md): Flight Design CT2K · Mitchell, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 13, 2009 · N433CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting winds during landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA293.md): Cessna 170B · Roswell, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 13, 2009 · N3210A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.
- [NTSB CEN09LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA291.md): Univair Ercoupe · Brighton, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2009 · N99811 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and his failure to initiate a go-around.
- [NTSB CEN09CA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA292.md): Cessna 172N · Springdale, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 12, 2009 · N73842 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll and subsequent go-around.
- [NTSB ANC09CA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA039.md): Cessna 170B · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 12, 2009 · N3469C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground-loop. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention during the landing.
- [NTSB ERA09CA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA287.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Danville, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 11, 2009 · N8403R · Minor damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control during a landing.
- [NTSB WPR09LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA236.md): Cessna 140 · Mesquite, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2009 · N73017 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during landing resulting from binding of the left wheel's brake actuating system for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB CEN09CA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA304.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 20-C1 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2009 · N169PA · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilot’s improper landing flare.
- [NTSB WPR09LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA242.md): Cessna 182M · Madera, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2009 · N71165 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane throughout the landing.
- [NTSB WPR09CA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA280.md): Aeronca 7AC · El Cajon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 9, 2009 · N3370E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with gusting crosswinds.
- [NTSB WPR09CA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA233.md): Cessna 172R · Coeur d'Alene, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 9, 2009 · N2383Q · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswinds while landing.
- [NTSB ERA09CA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA299.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · Montgomery, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 9, 2009 · N482MA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control on landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's lack of total experience as an instructor and delayed corrective action.
- [NTSB DCA09FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA09FA048.md): Boeing DC-10 · Baltimore, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 6, 2009 · N139WA · Substantial damage
  > the captain’s inappropriate control inputs following a firm landing, resulting in two hard nose-gear impacts before executing a go-around. Contributing to the inappropriate control inputs was the captain’s fatigue and physical discomfort; and a possible lack…
- [NTSB DCA09FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA09FA047.md): Airbus A320 · Denver, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 4, 2009 · N311US · Substantial damage
  > The first officer’s excessive pitch-up of the airplane while landing with a tailwind, which resulted in a tailstrike following a bounced landing. Contributing to the bounced landing were a high descent rate and excessive thrust resulting from the first…
- [NTSB ERA09CA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA277.md): Piper PA-30 · Great Barrington, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 30, 2009 · N8034Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to land with a tailwind.
- [NTSB ERA09CA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA275.md): Piper PA-12 · Georgetown, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 29, 2009 · N3036M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience in the make and model airplane.
- [NTSB ERA09IA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09IA267.md): Cessna 402C · Nantucket, MA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2009 · N769EA · Minor damage
  > Installation of an improper bearing in the landing gear actuator.
- [NTSB WPR09LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA217.md): Goodacre CA4-HP · Mansfield, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2009 · N33254 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing with a known crosswind condition.
- [NTSB ERA09CA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA276.md): Arbc Inc DBA Lindstrand 60X · Louisville, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 26, 2009 · N877LX · No damage
  > The passenger's inadequate bracing during landing.
- [NTSB ANC09LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA035.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2009 · N3256B · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot’s decision to attempt to "ski" atop a water-covered tidal area in an airplane equipped with over-sized main landing gear tires, resulting in a loss of control and a nose over.
- [NTSB ERA09CA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA268.md): Diamond DA20 · Townsend, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 25, 2009 · N561CS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a landing roll with a crosswind. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model airplane.
- [NTSB ERA09CA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA265.md): Cessna 172E · Como, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 25, 2009 · N5683T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR09CA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA229.md): Siai-Marchetti SM 1019 · Novato, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 24, 2009 · N391RV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswinds. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to take timely remedial action.
- [NTSB ERA09CA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA278.md): Cessna 172N · Pinehurst, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 24, 2009 · N500TC · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare.
- [NTSB ERA09LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA258.md): Cessna A188B · Pinehurst, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2009 · N4789Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons.

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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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