# 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 DEN06CA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA049.md): Stinson 108-1 · Limon, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 15, 2006 · N8947K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the aborted landing resulting in an impact with a ditch. Contributing factors were the gusty wind conditions and the pilot's improper compensation for the wind conditions during landing.
- [NTSB ATL06LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA052.md): E Newton Newton RV-6A · Mooresville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2006 · N57ME · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the nose landing gear for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB LAX06CA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA127.md): Cessna 140 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 11, 2006 · N89166 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of the flight controls during landing, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB LAX06CA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA128.md): Cirrus SR22 · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 10, 2006 · N8141L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB DEN06CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA047.md): Boeing D75N1 · Santa Teresa, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 8, 2006 · N59496 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Contributing factors include the high airspeed, the improper recovery from a bounced landing, the crosswind, and the soft dirt.
- [NTSB NYC06CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA077.md): Cessna 172S · Atlantic City, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 6, 2006 · N680SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain a proper touchdown point, which resulted in an overrun of the runway.
- [NTSB ANC06CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA033.md): Champion 7GCB · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 5, 2006 · N223HW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane colliding with a snowbank and nosing over.
- [NTSB MIA06CA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA059.md): Piper PA-18 · SanJuan, PR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 4, 2006 · N2875D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB NYC06IA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06IA075.md): Dassault Falcon 900EX · Teterboro, NJ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 2006 · N973M · Minor damage
  > The co-pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in an overrun. Contributing were the gusty wind conditions, the failure of the flight crew to utilize the air brake after touchdown, and a partially contaminated runway.
- [NTSB NYC06CA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA183.md): Cessna 180H · Blue Bell, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 26, 2006 · N123GT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing flare, which resulted in the right wing contacting the runway. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB ATL06CA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA046.md): Cessna 172L · Long Island, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 23, 2006 · N3803Q · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to achieve the proper touch down point on landing resulting in an overrun, on-ground collision with a ditch, and subsequent nose over. A factor in the accident was the inadequate supervision of the student pilot by the flight…
- [NTSB ANC06CA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA031.md): Robinson R22 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 22, 2006 · N4038M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land the helicopter on an icy airport parking ramp, which resulted in a loss of control on touchdown, and subsequent collision with another parked and unoccupied helicopter.
- [NTSB LAX06CA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA119.md): Beech 95 · Kingman, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 17, 2006 · N2096C · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's failure to perform the before landing checklist and extend the landing gear prior to touchdown. A contributing factor was the pilot's diverted attention with another airplane that had departed from the opposite runway.
- [NTSB LAX06CA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA117.md): Cessna 172M · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 17, 2006 · N13514 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB MIA06LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA057.md): Cessna 525A · Tampa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2006 · N701TF · Substantial damage
  > Failure of both the left main and auxiliary brake lines due to fatigue cracking, rendering directional control impossible. A contributing factor in this accident was the airport sign concrete pad.
- [NTSB NYC06CA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA069.md): Cessna 152 · Augusta, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 15, 2006 · N47105 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB MIA06LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA055.md): Beech C90A · Tampa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 2006 · N12LE · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the right main landing gear for an undetermined reason during the landing roll, which resulted in a collision with the runway. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to follow the published emergency/abnormal procedures.
- [NTSB MIA06CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA053.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Titusville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 15, 2006 · N61431 · Substantial damage
  > The improper landing flare by the pilot-rated student and the inadequate supervision of the pilot-rated student by the certified flight instructor, resulting in the improper touchdown of the helicopter and the helicopter rolling over.
- [NTSB MIA06LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA052.md): Cessna 501 · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2006 · N501DR · Substantial damage
  > mechanical binding of the normal brake system, rendering directional control impossible. Contributing factors were the improper overhaul, inadequate quality control procedures by the overhaul facility, and the rough terrain.
- [NTSB LAX06LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA112.md): Globe Swift GC-1A · Rancho Murieta, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2006 · N80715 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane on the landing roll.
- [NTSB CHI06CA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA083.md): Cessna 172N · New Hudson, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 12, 2006 · N222UN · Substantial damage
  > The solo student pilot's failure to properly compensate for the crosswind, resulting in his failure to maintain directional control during landing. Factors were the crosswind and the snow bank.
- [NTSB MIA06LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA051.md): Cessna P210N · Sarasota, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 2006 · N6504P · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the nose landing gear for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA06CA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA129.md): Tharp S Richard Challenger II · Apopka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 11, 2006 · N128RT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate selection of a landing area which resulted in one of the seaplane's floats impacting a submerged stump.
- [NTSB DEN06LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA038.md): Canadair CL-600 · Aspen, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2006 · N900LG · Substantial damage
  > the flight's encounter with wake turbulence from the departing airplane resulting in the pilot's inability to control the airplane and the subsequent impact with the runway.
- [NTSB CHI06CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA079.md): Socata TBM 700 · Canton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 4, 2006 · N755PG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to flare the airplane properly.
- [NTSB ATL06LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA041.md): Cessna 500 · Burnsville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2006 · N814ER · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged distance/altitude that led to an undershoot and the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point.
- [NTSB ATL06CA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA040.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Burlington, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 1, 2006 · N3581C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of altitude/distance which resulted in an undershoot of the runway and subsequent impact with the runway collapsing the main landing gear.
- [NTSB SEA06CA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA048.md): Cessna A185E · Lewiston, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 30, 2006 · N2303Y · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left main landing gear attaching bolt, which resulted in the left main gear collapsing during the landing roll.
- [NTSB NYC06CA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA067.md): Pergerson Highlander · Appomattox, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 30, 2006 · N8146P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor in the accident was the pilot's improper use of flaps.
- [NTSB LAX06CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA097.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Maricopa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 29, 2006 · N62712 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout. A factor was the soft dirt adjacent to the runway.
- [NTSB DFW06CA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA061.md): Maule M-7-260C · Lakeview, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 29, 2006 · N347JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for existing wind conditions during the landing roll. Contributing factors were the prevailing crosswind, and wet terrain.
- [NTSB LAX06CA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA083.md): Piper J5 · Carefree, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 27, 2006 · N35588 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for the precautionary landing and failure to avoid obstacles during the landing roll.
- [NTSB DFW06LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA060.md): Cessna 175 · Lindsay, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 2006 · N6612E · Substantial damage
  > The hard landing was the result of the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while misjudging the altitude above the runway. Contributing factors were the inadequate quality of the manufacturer's engine-support bracket and the prevailing night…
- [NTSB DFW06CA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA062.md): Eurocopter France AS-350-B2 · Port Isabel, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 26, 2006 · N911ES · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM and his improper touchdown during a simulated hovering autorotation. A contributing factor was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB DEN06LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA035.md): Beech A36 · Farmington, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 2006 · N1830V · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's improper flare, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing factors were the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot, and the dark night light conditions.
- [NTSB DFW06CA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA058.md): Bell 206L-4 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 25, 2006 · N225GH · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructors failure to maintain main rotor RPM and improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB SEA06MA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06MA047.md): Cessna 560 · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 2006 · N86CE · Destroyed
  > The captain's delayed decision to execute a balked landing (go-around) during the landing roll. Factors contributing to the accident include the captain's improper decision to land with a tailwind, his excessive airspeed on final approach, and his failure to…
- [NTSB MIA06CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA047.md): Cessna 152 · Lantana, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 24, 2006 · N89723 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in the nosegear collapsing, the airplane veering off the runway, and nosing over.
- [NTSB NYC06CA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA058.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Lincoln Park, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 22, 2006 · N285MG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing.
- [NTSB NYC06CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA057.md): Piper PA-28-161 · New Haven, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 22, 2006 · N9284A · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control during landing and subsequent impact with a ditch.
- [NTSB NYC06CA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA059.md): Cessna R182 · Bedford, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 21, 2006 · N6278T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare resulting in a hard landing. A factor in the accident was the wind gusts.
- [NTSB MIA06CA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA046.md): Piper PA-46/Jetprop · Tampa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 20, 2006 · N122SR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare.
- [NTSB DFW06CA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA059.md): Pietenpol Aircamper · Lometa, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 20, 2006 · N13708 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. Contributing factors were the sun glare and the rough and uneven landing area.
- [NTSB MIA06LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA048.md): Cessna 310N · Destin, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2006 · N4196Q · Substantial damage
  > The down limit switch, which operates the landing gear mechanical stop, was bent in the up position and allowed the gear motor to continued to run, causing the gearbox to over-travel, pull on the landing gear rods, and retract the landing gear.
- [NTSB CHI06CA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA068.md): Cessna 310Q · Griffith, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 15, 2006 · N141DE · Substantial damage
  > The overload failure of the right main landing gear locking mechanism due to undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI06CA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA065.md): Piper PA-28-161 · West Branch, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 12, 2006 · N8325H · Substantial damage
  > An encounter with a deer during landing.
- [NTSB ATL06CA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA034.md): Labarre Hatz CB1 · Walhalla, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 11, 2006 · N86LL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain to land. Contributing factors were the wet, soft, grassy runway.
- [NTSB CHI06LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA281.md): Univar Ercoupe · Howell, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2006 · N99811 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare and lack of total experience.
- [NTSB LAX06CA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA086.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Fallbrook, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 9, 2006 · N36382 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind condition and his failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB LAX06CA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA085.md): Piper Seneca · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 9, 2006 · N4495T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Also causal was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action and inadequate supervision of the flight.

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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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