# 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 CHI08CA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA084.md): Cessna 150G · Viroqua, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 16, 2008 · N10RH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining directional control during the landing and the ground loop the pilot encountered. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB NYC08CA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA101.md): Cessna 182K · Greenville, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 15, 2008 · N3047Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident were the snow covered runway and sun glare light conditions.
- [NTSB MIA08CA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA056.md): Cessna 172S · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 15, 2008 · N618VT · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB NYC08CA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA103.md): Cessna 172P · Gainesville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 14, 2008 · N62283 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare.
- [NTSB LAX08LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA060.md): Cessna 305-A · Mokuleia, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2008 · N473GF · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left main landing gear strut due to fatigue. Contributing to the failure was the side load placed on the landing gear while making a crosswind landing.
- [NTSB SEA08CA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA076.md): Cessna 182 · Livermore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 13, 2008 · N5407B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB NYC08LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA099.md): Beechcraft 390 · Leesburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 2008 · N16DK · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's runway excursion during landing roll following an encounter with ice. Contributing to the accident was the ice-covered runway, and the airport personnel's lack of knowledge regarding the runway condition.
- [NTSB SEA08LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA079.md): Cessna P210N · Carefree, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 2008 · N4796K · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the landing gear during landing rollout for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA08CA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA074.md): Maule M-7-235 · Red Lodge, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 10, 2008 · N997RM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB NYC08CA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA098.md): Beech 23 · Pineland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 10, 2008 · N2382J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing. Contributing was the gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC08CA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA096.md): Maule M-7-260C · Cumming, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 10, 2008 · N721H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing. Contributing to the accident were the gusty crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB SEA08CA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA075.md): Cessna 140 · Logan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 9, 2008 · N72957 · Substantial damage
  > The dual-student's excessive brake application, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB DEN08LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA065.md): Plocher SHA-Glasair · Telluride, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2008 · N315LP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and his failure to maintain aircraft control, resulting in the design stress limits of the nose gear being exceeded. Contributing factors in this accident was the excessive airspeed, the pilot-induced porpoise of the airplane, and…
- [NTSB DEN08CA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA056.md): Burkhart Grob G-103A Twin II Acro · Alamogordo, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 9, 2008 · N223WP · Substantial damage
  > The unsuitable terrain for landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's encounter with turbulence and the loss of visual contact with the tow plane.
- [NTSB DFW08CA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA093.md): Cessna 152 · Arlington, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 8, 2008 · N24768 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident were the gusty surface winds and the student pilot's inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB ANC08CA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA036.md): Cessna 207 · Chefornak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 7, 2008 · N7380U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing flare/touchdown.
- [NTSB CHI08CA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA076.md): American AA-1A · Grantsburg, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 6, 2008 · N9483L · Substantial damage
  > The seizure of the left brake due to a buildup of ice between the rotor and brake pad. Contributing to the accident was the snow and slush covered runway, and the snowbank.
- [NTSB SEA08LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA069.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Parowan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 2008 · N73BL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision not to over fly/inspect the snow covered runway prior to landing, and his failure to align the airplane over the centerline of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the snow covered runway, the airport operator's…
- [NTSB LAX08CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA057.md): Robinson R44 II · Bullhead City, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 3, 2008 · N44NV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged landing flare, inadequate bounced landing recovery, and failure to maintain directional control during a bounced landing that resulted in the tail rotor blades colliding with a hangar. Contributing to the accident was the burned out…
- [NTSB LAX08LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA055.md): Cessna 152 · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2008 · N49811 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power during the takeoff initial climb due to lack of compression to a cylinder.
- [NTSB MIA08CA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA050.md): AirIndus Thorpedo T211 · Stafford, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 31, 2008 · N211US · Substantial damage
  > The student's improper landing flare and the flight examiner's improper supervision of the student.
- [NTSB NYC08CA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA094.md): Piper J3-C65 · Hollywood, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 29, 2008 · N2143M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. Contributing was the gusty crosswind condition.
- [NTSB MIA08LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA048.md): Grumman G-21A · Marathon, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 2008 · N21A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during a water landing.
- [NTSB MIA08CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA047.md): Cessna 150J · Dawson, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 28, 2008 · N51367 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll out.
- [NTSB DFW08CA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA063.md): Cessna 177 · Picayune, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 28, 2008 · N2905X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgement of the landing flare resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB NYC08CA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA093.md): James Dayton Pit Bull JD-3 · Leonardtown, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 27, 2008 · N6592H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare during the landing.
- [NTSB CHI08CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA072.md): Avid MK-IV · Boswell, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 27, 2008 · N610K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition which resulted in a loss of directional control during a bounced landing. Factors associated with the accident were the improper flare, the crosswind, and the trees which the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB MIA08CA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA068.md): Cessna 172S · Westiminster, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 26, 2008 · N65329 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare.
- [NTSB LAX08CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA053.md): Cessna 172N · Beaver Marsh, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 25, 2008 · N734KU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision to land on a snow covered runway without first determining the depth of the snow.
- [NTSB CHI08LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA070.md): Beech 58 · Cahokia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 2008 · N4626A · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel's improper replacement of the landing gear leg brace assembly which subsequently failed to keep the landing gear in the locked position.
- [NTSB CHI08CA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA069.md): Cessna 172N · South St. Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 22, 2008 · N738UE · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident were the snow-covered runway and the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB LAX08CA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA048.md): Waltermire Glastar · Vacaville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 19, 2008 · N248DW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and a lack of experience in conventional gear airplanes.
- [NTSB DEN08CA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA051.md): Piper PA-32-301XTC · Taos, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 17, 2008 · N819C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive airspeed during the approach and loss of control during the landing. Contributing factors were the mountain turbulence and the snowbank.
- [NTSB DFW08CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA072.md): Beech 58P · Hereford, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 16, 2008 · N42SM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control on landing. A factor was a gusting crosswind component.
- [NTSB NYC08CA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA083.md): Robinson R44 II · Fenner, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 15, 2008 · N122AA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to perform a precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident was the reduced visibility in snow and the soft terrain.
- [NTSB ANC08LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA031.md): Cessna 208B · Bethel, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 2008 · N454SF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Contributing to the accident were snow-covered terrain, blowing snow and flat lighting conditions.
- [NTSB SEA08LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA060.md): DeSousa Jabiru J400 · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2008 · N522RJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and loss of the wheel brake system.
- [NTSB MIA08CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA042.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 14, 2008 · N3528W · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB SEA08LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA064.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Placerville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2008 · N7988P · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the right main landing gear during landing for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA08CA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA039.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Lapine, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 12, 2008 · N84JC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point.
- [NTSB DEN08LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA049.md): Cessna 172M · Pine Bluffs, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2008 · N12606 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Contributing factors in this accident were the unfavorable wind and the snow bank.
- [NTSB CHI08CA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA063.md): Newbold Newbold 2000 · Newark, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 12, 2008 · N90413 · Substantial damage
  > The CFI's failure to maintain control of the gyrocopter which resulted in settling with power and the subsequent hard landing. Factors associated with the accident were the CFI's decision to excessively flare the gyrocopter at a low altitude.
- [NTSB SEA08CA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA065.md): Robinson R-22 · Riverside, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 8, 2008 · N8280J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged landing flare and improper use of the collective control.
- [NTSB LAX08CA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA044.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Exeter, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 7, 2008 · N30WH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB MIA08CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA037.md): Cessna 170A · Ellsworth, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 6, 2008 · N5407C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area.
- [NTSB CHI08CA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA062.md): McGuire RAF2000 · Valparaiso, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 6, 2008 · N1702A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the landing roll. A factor was the gusting crosswind.
- [NTSB NYC08CA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA084.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Brooksville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 5, 2008 · N9896 · Substantial damage
  > A deer darting into the path of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB NYC08CA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA074.md): Beech A36 · Brunswick, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 2, 2008 · N724BB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor in the accident was the wind gust.
- [NTSB DEN08CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA047.md): Cessna 152 · Loveland, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 2, 2008 · N24965 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's premature flare resulting in the loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB SEA08LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA057.md): Piper PA 28-180 · Sonoma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 2008 · N8037W · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The departing pilot's inadequate visual lookout.

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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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