# 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 LAX08CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA017.md): Cessna 182P · Troutdale, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 7, 2007 · N6415F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the tailwind condition and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed.
- [NTSB DFW08CA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA005.md): Stinson 108-2 · Indianola, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 7, 2007 · N9603K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for the existing wind conditions while landing. A contributing factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI08CA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA009.md): Cessna Turbo Centurion T210 · Festus, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 7, 2007 · N100GK · Substantial damage
  > The deer on the runway during the airplane landing rollout.
- [NTSB LAX08LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA004.md): Yakovlev YAK-50 · El Cajon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2007 · N509RA · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The inadequate visual lookout of the pilot of another airplane and his failure to maintain clearance from a taxiing airplane.
- [NTSB NYC08CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA003.md): Cessna 170A · Wadesboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 4, 2007 · N5494C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CHI08CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA013.md): Cessna 182 · Middlefield, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 4, 2007 · N9774F · Substantial damage
  > The proper touchdown point not obtained by the pilot and the inadequate supervision by the certified flight instructor during landing. A contributing factor was the rough terrain encountered during landing.
- [NTSB CHI08CA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA004.md): Progressive Aerodyne Searey · Cokato, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 4, 2007 · N452TR · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate flare by the pilot during landing. Contributing factors were the lack of an endorsement by the pilot, the lack of total experience in the type of aircraft by the pilot, and the glassy water.
- [NTSB ANC08TA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08TA006.md): Aviat A1B · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 4, 2007 · N739 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain clearance from high vegetation during the off-airport landing.
- [NTSB DFW08CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA006.md): Vans RV6 · Halifax, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 2, 2007 · N6RP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall during a forced landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to place the electronic prop controller in the manual mode prior to aborting the landing which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB DEN08CA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA001.md): Degelia Rotor Flight Dynamic · Ashland, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 2, 2007 · N444PD · Minor damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing flare resulting in a hard landing. Contributing factors were the crosswind and the pilot's failure to recover from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB NYC07CA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA242.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Indiana, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 30, 2007 · N1839T · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.
- [NTSB LAX07CA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA288.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Laurel, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 30, 2007 · N41695 · Substantial damage
  > Corrosion and fatigue-induced failure of the landing gear structure.
- [NTSB LAX07CA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA285.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Stockton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 30, 2007 · N4175A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty, crosswind and downdraft wind condition, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB NYC07LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA241.md): Everson Sidewinder · Pensacola, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2007 · N62RE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point while landing.
- [NTSB LAX07CA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA283.md): Luscombe 8E · Ramona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2007 · N2826K · Substantial damage
  > the installation and subsequent failure of an incorrect part, which jammed in one wheel's brake caliper and induced the pilot's loss of directional control.
- [NTSB DFW07CA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA211.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Navasota, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2007 · N7149P · Substantial damage
  > The hard landing as result of the pilot's improper landing flare.
- [NTSB CHI07CA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA308.md): Cessna 172 SP · Heath, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2007 · N2327J · Substantial damage
  > The improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing by the student pilot. A factor was the student pilot's lack of experience.
- [NTSB DFW07CA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA210.md): Cessna 172 · McKinney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 28, 2007 · N364GW · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to compensate for existing conditions while landing. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind.
- [NTSB DFW07CA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA209.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Pampa, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 28, 2007 · N45014 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing.
- [NTSB SEA07CA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA274.md): Cessna A185F · Lexington, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2007 · N6497E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop/swerve.
- [NTSB NYC07CA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA239.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Atlantic, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2007 · N39263 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB NYC07CA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA235.md): Cessna 172 · Meriden, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2007 · N7837G · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ANC07CA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07CA105.md): Piper PA-32 · Chenega Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2007 · N3948W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a collision with a ditch during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident was the ditch.
- [NTSB SEA07CA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA272.md): Jeffrey Wilson Escapade · La Grande, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2007 · N7078T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in a ground loop and substantial damage to the airplane's left wing. A contributing factor was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB SEA07CA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA267.md): Cessna 340A · Schellville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2007 · C-FTPA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance, which resulted in an overrun of the runway. Contribution factors are the pilot's inadvertent landing at the wrong airport with a shorter runway than his intended destination and limited braking effectiveness…
- [NTSB NYC07CA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA238.md): Cessna 190 · Yulee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2007 · N190BJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB DEN07CA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA163.md): Aerostar S81A · Hartsel, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2007 · N5294D · No damage
  > the pilot's inability to maintain the proper descent rate. A factor contributing to the accident was the unfavorable wind conditions.
- [NTSB DEN07CA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA162.md): Cessna 182Q · Glenwood Spring, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2007 · N97996 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to go around when it became apparent that he could not land and stop the airplane on the remaining runway. Factors contributing to the accident were the tailwind and the gusts.
- [NTSB DEN07CA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA161.md): Cessna 182P · Santa Rosa, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2007 · N8033M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB SEA07LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA266.md): St. Claire Ragtop-01 · Perris, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2007 · N3134Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an aborted landing. Contributing factors to the accident were the fence and the undetermined brake malfunction.
- [NTSB NYC07CA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA240.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Bridgeport, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2007 · N9285J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing. Contributing was the crosswind weather condition.
- [NTSB LAX07CA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA276.md): Cessna 177RG · Compton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 16, 2007 · N1844Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot misjudged the flare resulting in a hard landing and loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB DFW07CA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA200.md): Vans RV-7A · Vernon, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 16, 2007 · N729CM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing. A contributing factor was the prevailing tailwind.
- [NTSB CHI07CA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA314.md): Aeronca 7AC · Kent, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 16, 2007 · N1950E · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate compensation for wind conditions and the directional control not obtained/maintained by the pilot during landing. Contributing factors were the crosswind, gusts, and ditch.
- [NTSB CHI07CA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA300.md): Cameron Balloons O-77 · Creston, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 16, 2007 · N9539G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse (high wind) weather conditions, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the high wind encountered during the balloon flight and the barbed-wire fence.
- [NTSB NYC07LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA229.md): Israel Aircraft Industries Astra SPX · Atlanta, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2007 · N100G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to initiate a missed approach and his failure to obtain the proper touchdown point while landing in the rain. Contributing to the accident were the operator's lack of standard operating procedures and the inadequate maintenance of the…
- [NTSB NYC07LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA227.md): Beech A23-24 · West Chester, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2007 · N5073T · Substantial damage
  > The total failure of the left brake disc due to corrosion.
- [NTSB LAX07LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA278.md): Skykits Savannah ADV · Lava Hot Spring, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2007 · N769R · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control during landing.
- [NTSB LAX07CA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA275.md): Cessna U206G · Fort Bragg, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 14, 2007 · N5344U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged speed and distance, which resulted in a landing overrun of the runway.
- [NTSB SEA07CA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA261.md): Aviat A-1B · Grangeville, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 13, 2007 · N319AM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors include a ditch located between the runway and the taxiway.
- [NTSB NYC07CA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA224.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Tampa, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 13, 2007 · N1145X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged altitude/distance, which resulted in a hard landing, prior to the runway.
- [NTSB CHI07CA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA299.md): Schweizer 300 CBI · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 13, 2007 · N269HB · Destroyed
  > The dual student's improper flare during the simulated autorotation, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB SEA07CA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA268.md): Mooney M20D · Placerville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2007 · N1229X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing. A contributing factor was the pilots impaired performance.
- [NTSB NYC07CA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA231.md): Mooney M20C · Allentown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2007 · N6731U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CHI07CA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA297.md): Boeing Stearman E75 · Gordon, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2007 · N68462 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the crosswind landing which resulted in the inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB ATL07CA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA126.md): Rans RV-9A · Harvest, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2007 · N269RV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare and touchdown.
- [NTSB SEA07CA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA256.md): Rogerson Hiller RH-1100 · Stanwood, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2007 · N6014U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to execute a go-around and his failure to reduce his groundspeed to zero prior to touching down on the rough/uneven terrain. Factors include the momentary restriction of a flight control, rough/uneven terrain, and a tailwind.
- [NTSB NYC07CA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA222.md): Lancair IV-P · Alabaster, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2007 · N335DF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point.
- [NTSB CHI07CA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA296.md): Cessna 172 Skyhawk · Stockton, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2007 · N12189 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, her subsequent loss of control of the airplane, and the inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB DEN07LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07LA156.md): Cessna 402B · Hobbs, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2007 · N402BF · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left main landing gear down lock due to overload causing the main landing gear to collapse.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550/cases.md?page=183

## 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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