# 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 LAX06CA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA174.md): Cessna 172S · Madera, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 18, 2006 · N3544Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB DFW06CA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA128.md): Beech BE33 · Greenville, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 18, 2006 · N893R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. Contributing factors were the crosswind and the gusty winds.
- [NTSB ATL06CA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA081.md): Piper PA28-140 · Murfreesboro, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 18, 2006 · N9902W · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll.
- [NTSB DFW06TA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06TA127.md): Aerospatiale AS350-B3 · Santa Teresa, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · May 16, 2006 · N183AE · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's improper supervision of the flight which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ATL06CA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA080.md): Cessna 525 · Murfreesboro, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 16, 2006 · N545TG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing on a wet runway.
- [NTSB SEA06LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA096.md): Schweizer 269C · Boise, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2006 · N2096W · Substantial damage
  > The reduction of the throttle to idle at a high density altitude during a practice autorotation, which resulted in the engine stoppage. Factors contributing to the accident included the instructor pilot's improper planning by not adhering to the flight…
- [NTSB LAX06LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA170.md): Schlitter Rans S-18 Stinger · Llano, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2006 · N24052 · Substantial damage
  > an in-flight loss of control and collision with terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DEN06LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA076.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Del Norte, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2006 · N41827 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, resulting in an inadvertent stall and impact with terrain during a power-on landing. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and windshear.
- [NTSB CHI06CA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA131.md): Schweizer 269C · Lees Summit, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 12, 2006 · N7506L · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delay in taking remedial action which led to the hard landing during the practice autorotation. The misjudged glide path, the dual student restricting the throttle control, and the trees were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB CHI06CA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA129.md): Piper PA-30 · Dongola, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 11, 2006 · N8585Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's intentional maneuver to avoid obstructions at the end of the runway which resulted in the airplane impacting a ditch. The wet grass runway and the ditch were factors.
- [NTSB NYC06CA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA113.md): Cessna 310C · Allentown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2006 · N1788H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to lower the landing gear during landing.
- [NTSB DFW06CA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA124.md): Robinson R-44 · West Monroe, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2006 · N144DJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control while taxiing.
- [NTSB MIA06LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA105.md): Cessna 421B · Marathon, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2006 · N988GM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing, which resulted in the propellers striking the runway, an aborted landing, and an in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB LAX06LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA166.md): McKenzie Lancair IV-P Turbine · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2006 · N5M · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the left main gear for undetermined reasons. A factor was the pilot's inadequate remedial action in response to the left main gear not locked warning light by not attempting to manually extend the gear to ensure it was fully down and locked.
- [NTSB DFW06CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA120.md): Cessna 150L · Levelland, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 8, 2006 · N10964 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged landing flare and his improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB DEN06CA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA074.md): Cessna 182Q · Fort Bridger, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 8, 2006 · N759EF · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing flare and touchdown. Contributing to the accident was the high, gusty crosswinds.
- [NTSB DEN06CA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA073.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Cody, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 7, 2006 · N6083A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a parked vehicle during the approach to land on a dirt road. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper decision to land near an unsuitable landing area, and the parked vehicle.
- [NTSB ANC06CA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA050.md): Cessna 170B · Chickaloon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 7, 2006 · N2396D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose over during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident was the snow on the runway.
- [NTSB NYC06CA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA110.md): Helo Werks HX-1 Wasp · Hampton Roads, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 6, 2006 · N636WP · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent activation of the helicopter manufacturer's improperly located, unguarded fuel shutoff switch.
- [NTSB NYC06CA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA109.md): Cessna 152 · Shamokin, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 6, 2006 · N4732Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to recover from a bounced landing, and her improper use of flaps during an aborted landing, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB SEA06CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA097.md): Rupp Rutan Defiant · Coeur d'Alene, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2006 · N726RD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to put the nose wheel landing gear down for landing.
- [NTSB LAX06CA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA162.md): Beech BE23 · Kingman, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2006 · N8750M · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to attain/maintain a proper glide path, which resulted in an encounter with wake turbulence and subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB LAX06CA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA159.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Columbia, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 3, 2006 · N441MA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB DEN06CA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA071.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Rangely, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 3, 2006 · N6946B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadvertent application of the brake during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision during the landing.
- [NTSB NYC06CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA107.md): Cessna 172D · Lumberton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 2, 2006 · N2549Y · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing, which resulted in an runway overrun and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB MIA06CA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA101.md): Cessna 172N · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 1, 2006 · N738DW · Substantial damage
  > The improper flare by the pilot resulting in a hard landing and substantial damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB DFW06CA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA116.md): Heliotech H-250 · Woodville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 1, 2006 · N777LF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with obstructions at the departure end of the airstrip during an aborted landing. A contributing factor was dusk light conditions.
- [NTSB LAX06CA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA160.md): Beech C24R · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 29, 2006 · N2074P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to complete and verify the prelanding checklist and extend the landing gear, which resulted in a gear up landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's diverted attention during the approach.
- [NTSB MIA06CA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA100.md): Cessna 170B · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 28, 2006 · N2891C · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB MIA06CA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA099.md): Howard DGA-15P · Merritt Island, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 28, 2006 · N95462 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to comply with the before landing checklist for his failure to lock the tailwheel.
- [NTSB LAX06CA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA173.md): Cirrus SR-20 · Willows, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 28, 2006 · N1488C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudged landing flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB LAX06CA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA150.md): Cessna 172S · Honolulu, HI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 28, 2006 · N790SP · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudged flare resulting in a hard landing and a porpoise pilot induced oscillation.
- [NTSB LAX06CA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA149.md): M.C. Thomas Thorpe T-18 · Reno, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 28, 2006 · N778T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A contributing factor was the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB CHI06CA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA122.md): Cessna 182T · Madison, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 28, 2006 · N1129P · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing which resulted in a runway excursion and collapse of the nose landing gear. A contributing factor was the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition. Additional…
- [NTSB SEA06CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA088.md): Potts MA-5 · Kalispell, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 27, 2006 · N413AC · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the left main landing gear during the landing roll for an undetermined reason, which resulted in the airplane nosing down.
- [NTSB SEA06CA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA086.md): Schmidt RV7A · Northport, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 26, 2006 · N20342 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare/touchdown. Factors contributing to the accident included the gusty wind and soft terrain conditions which resulted in the aircraft nosing over during the landing roll.
- [NTSB SEA06CA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA081.md): Cessna 172 S · Malad City, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 23, 2006 · N679SP · Substantial damage
  > The private pilot's improper touchdown point during landing and the certified flight instructors delayed remedial action. Ditches and fences were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB NYC06CA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA102.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Jeannette, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 23, 2006 · N6775F · Substantial damage
  > Excessively worn brake pads and rotors, which resulted in a runway overrun and subsequent collision with a tree.
- [NTSB SEA06CA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA093.md): Zenair CH 2000 · Tooele, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 22, 2006 · N8503J · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing flare.
- [NTSB LAX06CA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA144.md): Aviat A-1B · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 22, 2006 · N143HP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout. A contributing factor was the pilot's excessive use of the flight controls.
- [NTSB DEN06CA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA069.md): Aerostar International RX 8 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 22, 2006 · N7142S · No damage
  > the pilot's inability to maintain a proper descent rate due to the high winds, resulting in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the high wind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI06CA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA123.md): Cessna 172E · Richmond, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 22, 2006 · N2985U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the landing. Factors were the crosswind and gusts.
- [NTSB SEA06CA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA087.md): Cessna 310R · Billings, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 19, 2006 · N954EA · Substantial damage
  > Collapse of the right main landing gear during the landing roll for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB SEA06CA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA083.md): CubCrafters CC-18-180 · Logan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 19, 2006 · N4678 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction failed to maintain airplane directional control during the landing roll, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision. An inadvertent ground loop was a factor.
- [NTSB MIA06CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA095.md): Marland E Davis RV-6A · Live Oak, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 19, 2006 · N8117Q · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing resulting in a nose over.
- [NTSB CHI06CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA120.md): Cessna 172E · Wadena, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 19, 2006 · N5766T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during the landing. Factors were the crosswinds, the gusts, and the ditch.
- [NTSB DFW06LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA108.md): Schweizer 269C · Denton, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2006 · N209LH · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain rotor RPM, resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CHI06CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA132.md): Cessna 177B · Cleveland, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 18, 2006 · N34405 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged flare which resulted in a bounced landing, and his inadequate recovery from the bounced landing that led to a hard landing.
- [NTSB ATL06CA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA068.md): Cessna 172S · Gainsville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 16, 2006 · N21527 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ATL06CA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA065.md): Cessna 172 M · Griffin, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 16, 2006 · N9970V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to achieve the proper touchdown point, which resulted in an overrun of the runway, collision with an embankment, and subsequent nose over.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550/cases.md?page=198

## 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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