# 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 DEN06LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA096.md): Bell 206L-3 · Taos, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2006 · N44NM · Substantial damage
  > the loss of tail rotor effectiveness during landing, and the pilot's delayed remedial action to counteract a right yaw, which resulted in a loss of directional control and collision with terrain. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to perform…
- [NTSB CHI06CA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA227.md): Cessna 172M · Cahokia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 12, 2006 · N1725V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare. A factor was the night light conditions.
- [NTSB LAX06LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA229.md): Velocity 173/RG-XL · Modesto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2006 · N992PC · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudged flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing and landing gear collapse. A contributing factor was the pilot/builder's inadequate adjustment of the landing gear cable tension.
- [NTSB SEA06LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA138.md): Cessna Citation 560 · Hamilton, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2006 · N50CV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and to execute a go-around, which lead to an overrun of the runway surface. Contributing to the accident was his failure to maintain the correct landing approach speed (Vref), his failure to maintain…
- [NTSB SEA06CA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA143.md): Rolladen-Schneider LS3A · Enumclaw, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 9, 2006 · N43MM · Substantial damage
  > The glider pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in the aircraft impacting the dirt embankment on the side of the emergency run-out area. Factors include the pilot's improper decision not to deploy more airbrakes…
- [NTSB CHI06LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA212.md): Cessna R172K · Grand Rapids, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2006 · N736VM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing. A factor associated with the accident was the gusty tailwind that prevailed.
- [NTSB CHI06CA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA182.md): Cessna 172L · Waterford, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 8, 2006 · N7805G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. The runway's downhill slope, the wet grass, the fence, and the embankment were factors.
- [NTSB ATL06CA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA104.md): Cessna 182H · Birmingham, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 8, 2006 · N3479S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during final approach resulting in a stall/mush and a hard landing.
- [NTSB ANC06LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA093.md): Piper PA-31 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2006 · N41185 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent landing with the landing gear retracted, which resulted in structural damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX06CA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA226.md): Barnard RV-6 · Groveland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2006 · N157ST · Substantial damage
  > the misjudged flare by the pilot that resulted in a hard bounced landing, and his failure to maintain directional control during the attempted recovery.
- [NTSB DFW06CA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA178.md): Cessna 180 · Downsville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2006 · N9260C · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction in the braking system which caused the parking brake to engage and lock the right main wheel resulting in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB CHI06CA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA185.md): Cessna 172K · Sullivan, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2006 · N7349G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged flare and his improper recovery from the bounced landing which led to a loss of directional control and subsequent collision with crops and the ground.
- [NTSB ANC06CA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA085.md): Piper PA-18-180 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2006 · N9488D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll, and an on ground encounter with terrain. Factors associated with the accident are the pilot's failure to maintain directional control, and…
- [NTSB SEA06CA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA137.md): Hughes 369A · Medford, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2006 · N72LB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misinterpretation of the wind direction (in-flight planning) and subsequent improper descent rate to the ground during a landing attempt. A factor was the tailwind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI06CA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA179.md): Aviat A-1 · Watervliet, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2006 · N70HU · Substantial damage
  > The presence of the deer on the runway which resulted in the pilot taking evasive action leading to the nose-over. A factor was the excessive braking by the pilot.
- [NTSB LAX06LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA225.md): Cessna 210K · Novato, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2006 · N12PF · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left main landing gear to extend for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC06CA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA173.md): Bell 47G-2 · Petersburg, WV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2006 · N6738D · Substantial damage
  > The passenger's inadvertent interference with the flight controls, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent impact with the ground.
- [NTSB CHI06CA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA180.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Jefferson City, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2006 · N43060 · Substantial damage
  > The dual student's excessive landing flare and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in the airplane stalling. A factor to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action and the runway edge light that the airplane struck.
- [NTSB NYC06CA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA168.md): Liberty Aerospace XL2 · Mansfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2006 · N771SF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ANC06CA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA083.md): Cessna 180 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2006 · N2868K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in the left wing striking the ground and a runway edge light. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's inadvertent application of the…
- [NTSB CHI06LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA175.md): Cessna A185E · Clear Lake, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2006 · N1972U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged flare that resulted in a hard landing and subsequent nose over. A factor to the accident was the grass runway that the forward landing gear dug into during the hard landing, resulting in the amphibian airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB ANC06CA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA082.md): American Legend AL-3 · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2006 · N7999 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over when the airplane departed the runway.
- [NTSB ATL06CA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA098.md): Mooney M20M · Burnsville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2006 · N2168F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to achieve the proper touch down point on landing resulting in a runway over run and collision with an embankment.
- [NTSB LAX06CA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA224.md): Mooney M20M · Searchlight, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2006 · N2142G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's encounter with rocks and debris on the runway during landing.
- [NTSB ANC06LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA081.md): Piper PA-18 · Orlando, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2006 · N7601P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a on-ground encounter with the runway, and subsequent nose over. A factor contributing to the accident was an inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB SEA06CA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA131.md): Cessna 177A · Olympia, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 28, 2006 · N30328 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB LAX06CA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA218.md): Cessna T206H · Santa Maria, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2006 · N562H · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB LAX06CA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA216.md): Eklund Thorp T-18 · San Andreas, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2006 · N181RE · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudged airspeed and distance during the approach, and his failure to initiate a timely go-around, which resulted in a landing overrun.
- [NTSB DFW06CA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA167.md): Agin Jeffrey T RV-4 · Arlington, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2006 · N834JA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB LAX06CA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA215.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2006 · N1098E · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment during the aborted landing, which resulted in a collision with a tree.
- [NTSB SEA06CA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA127.md): Cessna 182K · Center Island, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2006 · N2476Q · Substantial damage
  > Distance/speed misjudged by the pilot during landing. Rough uneven terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX06FA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA211.md): Cessna 560 · Upland, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2006 · N486SB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's unstabilized approach to the runway and failure to obtain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB LAX06CA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA212.md): Maule M-7-235C · La Verne, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2006 · N209Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to obtain/maintain directional control on the landing rollout.
- [NTSB LAX06CA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA209.md): Cessna 152 · Concord, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 22, 2006 · N5534M · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's unstabilized approach, misjudged landing flare, inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, and failure to maintain directional control. A contributing factor to the accident was the in-flight distraction.
- [NTSB NYC06CA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA159.md): Cessna 172S · White Plains, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2006 · N968SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged speed/distance which resulted in an overrun.
- [NTSB LAX06LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA210.md): Beech A36 · Schellville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2006 · N100VH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB LAX06CA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA207.md): Ronald D. Murray RV-6A · Hesperia, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2006 · N31RM · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and selection of the wrong runway, which resulted in a downwind landing, the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and a runway overrun.
- [NTSB DFW06CA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA162.md): Cessna 182L · Coupland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2006 · N42656 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's disorientation. Contributing factors were the prevailing night light condition and the inoperative landing light.
- [NTSB ATL06CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA095.md): Fantasy Air Allegro 2000 · Sanford, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2006 · N5024J · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare, and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CHI06CA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA156.md): Cessna 182N · Cooperstown, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2006 · N9073G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in a loss of directional control while landing. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind condition, the high vegetation which the airplane contacted, and the high…
- [NTSB ANC06CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA077.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Takotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2006 · N9622V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive use of brakes during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident was soft terrain.
- [NTSB NYC06CA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA149.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Louisville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 18, 2006 · N4812T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor in the accident was the wet grassy runway.
- [NTSB CHI06CA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA159.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Nebraska City, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 18, 2006 · N1270C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout and the resulting ground loop. A contributing factor was the excessive tail wheel steering (rudder) input by the pilot.
- [NTSB SEA06CA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA123.md): Schweizer G-164B · Murtaugh, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2006 · N3632T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB NYC06CA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA152.md): Cessna 182F · Beverly, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2006 · N830W · Substantial damage
  > Collapse of the nose landing gear for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB CHI06CA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA168.md): Schweizer 269C · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2006 · N1675U · Substantial damage
  > The dual student's failure to maintain rotor speed during the recovery from the intentional autorotation and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. Contributing factors were the flight crew's intentional autorotation and dual student's misjudged…
- [NTSB NYC06CA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA153.md): Piper PA-22-108 · South Boston, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2006 · N5045Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a collision with a rising embankment. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of recent flight experience.
- [NTSB SEA06LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA121.md): Bell 206L · Vernal, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2006 · N265SH · Substantial damage
  > The loss of tail rotor effectiveness during an attempted precationary landing after a takeoff over uneven, sloping, brush-covered terrain. Factors include the pilot using the wrong performance chart while completing his preflight performance calculations, the…
- [NTSB DFW06CA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA161.md): Lindstrand Balloons 105A · Frisco, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2006 · N1410C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath while landing. Contributing factors were the prevailing high winds and the downdraft encountered on final approach.
- [NTSB CHI06LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA278.md): Piper PA-18A-150 · Lawrenceville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2006 · N9779D · Substantial damage
  > The visual separation from the glider attempted by the tow pilot and traffic advisories from the glider not received by the tow pilot. The airport sign/marker was a contributing factor.

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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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