# 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 FTW04LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA175.md): Aeronca/Bubeck Bubeck-Aeronca · Burleson, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2004 · N6030T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation for the flight. Contributing factors were the night visual conditions, and the lack of suitable terrain for landing.
- [NTSB CHI04CA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA179.md): Waco YMF-FSC · Lansing, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2004 · N620CR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control. The crosswind and the ditch were contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI04CA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA176.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Lake City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2004 · N7072B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CHI04CA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA174.md): Cessna 182N · Lancaster, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2004 · N92422 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty winds and his improper flare. The wind gusts were a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI04CA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA170.md): Piper PA28-140 · Rush City, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2004 · N55930 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions which led to his loss of aircraft control. Factors were the wind gusts, the ditch, and the fence.
- [NTSB ANC04LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA073.md): Piper PA-18-160 · Chugiak, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2004 · N8918Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive use of the airplane's brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane nosing over. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB SEA04CA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04CA123.md): Cessna T210M · Mallard Creek, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2004 · N761TD · Substantial damage
  > Improper touchdown during landing. A factor contributing to the accident was soft ground conditions.
- [NTSB NYC04LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA165.md): Cessna 172C · Pottstown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2004 · N38RA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB IAD04LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04LA034.md): Cessna 172N · Wellsboro, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2004 · N10DJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB NYC04CA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA155.md): Bellanca 7ECA · North Creek, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2004 · N57430 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A factor in this accident was the pilot's lack of experience in tail-wheeled airplanes.
- [NTSB IAD04LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04LA029.md): Cessna 421B · Portland, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2004 · N421KS · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the right main landing gear down-lock mechanism resulting in the collapse of the right main landing gear.
- [NTSB CHI04CA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA172.md): Cessna 310P · Knox, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2004 · N310WH · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue fracture of the main landing gear assembly.
- [NTSB NYC04CA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA164.md): Cessna 172S · Stevensville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2004 · N421RW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare during touch down, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ATL04IA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04IA132.md): Pilatus PC-12-45 · LaGrange, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2004 · N718JP · No damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing flare.
- [NTSB SEA04LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA120.md): Sheppard Kitfox IV · Rigby, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2004 · N316R · Substantial damage
  > Failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors include muddy terrain.
- [NTSB LAX04CA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA252.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2004 · N8717V · Substantial damage
  > the pilot misjudged the flare resulting in a bounced landing. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate recovery from the bounced landing resulting in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB ANC04LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA072.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Beluga, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2004 · N9038D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable area for landing, which resulted in an on ground encounter with rocks during the landing roll, and the collapse of the left main landing gear.
- [NTSB MIA04LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA102.md): Beech V35B · Bay Saint Louis, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2004 · N2167L · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to verify the landing gear was extended prior to touchdown resulting in a gear-up landing.
- [NTSB IAD04CA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04CA026.md): Lake LA-250 · Deep River, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2004 · N802RA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced water landing.
- [NTSB LAX04LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA285.md): Eurocopter France AS350B3 · Cibecue, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2004 · N5226R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain a proper decent rate during the landing approach and misjudged landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor in the accident was the brownout conditions created by the dust cloud that interfered with the pilot's…
- [NTSB LAX04CA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA250.md): Cessna 172S · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2004 · N35389 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, which resulted in a veer off the runway and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CHI04CA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA166.md): Beech 23 · Saginaw, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2004 · N23342 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his inadequate recovery from the bounced landing. The wind gusts and the runway sign were factors.
- [NTSB CHI04CA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA165.md): Cessna 172S · Fishers, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2004 · N229ME · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate remedial actions after an inadequate landing flare and subsequent hard landing. Additional causes were the pilot-induced porpoise and the collapse of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB SEA04LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA118.md): Maule M-7-235C · Miles City, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2004 · N1936P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll resulting in a main landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB LAX04LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA266.md): Lancair LC-40-550FG · Show Low, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2004 · N6505L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing after encountering a dust devil.
- [NTSB ANC04LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA071.md): Christen Industries Husky A-1 · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2004 · N9591C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain during the ensuing aborted landing. A factor associated with the accident is the pilot's misjudgment of the airplane's speed and distance.
- [NTSB SEA04LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA117.md): Cessna 185F · Bozeman, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2004 · N4585F · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main gear brake disk attach flange during the landing roll, due to fatigue cracks emanating from numerous corrosion pits present on the surface of the disk, leading to the right brake becoming totally inoperative, and resulting in a…
- [NTSB FTW04LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA178.md): Cessna 172S · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2004 · N810SA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB FTW04CA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04CA177.md): Mooney M20R · Kerrville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 24, 2004 · N9147H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for existing wind conditions. Contributing factors were the gusty high winds.
- [NTSB SEA04LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA115.md): Piper PA-20 · Deer Park, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2004 · N699DS · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action. Factors include the owner/pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, and a warped/realigned fuselage that contributed to the sensitivity of the aircraft's response to pilot rudder…
- [NTSB LAX04TA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04TA248.md): Bell 206B · Lancaster, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 23, 2004 · N305FD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged autorotative flare and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action and inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB DEN04LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA093.md): Cessna 170B · Heber City, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2004 · N2555C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the aborted landing. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment, the fence, and the ditch.
- [NTSB SEA04CA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04CA116.md): Champion 7GCB · Florence, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2004 · N9827Y · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's improper touchdown point during landing. A sand mound was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB NYC04CA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA145.md): Cessna 172R · Hartford, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2004 · N356ES · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare and inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor was the gusty winds.
- [NTSB ANC04LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA066.md): Cessna 180 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2004 · N4685A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop/swerve, and the left wingtip and propeller striking the runway. A factor associated with the accident was the installation of oversized tires on the…
- [NTSB SEA04LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA112.md): Cosmos Phase II · Bandera, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2004 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an airport sign during the landing roll. Inadequate compensation for the wind gust and the sign were factors.
- [NTSB CHI04CA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA164.md): Cessna 401 · Mt. Vernon, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2004 · N3234Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to execute a stabilized approach for landing. An additional factor was the presence of the runway lights.
- [NTSB LAX04CA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA244.md): Fairchild 24R-40 · Lincoln, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2004 · N232E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control and inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop and collision with the runway.
- [NTSB ATL04CA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA134.md): Cessna T210N · Ellijay, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2004 · N7393C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged his airspeed, distance and intended proper touchdown point which resulted in an overrun of the runway surface and the subsequent collision with an embankment.
- [NTSB ATL04CA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA133.md): Cessna 172 · Kennesaw, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2004 · N52846 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll that resulted in the on ground collision with the ground, and the subsequent collapse of the nose gear.
- [NTSB NYC04CA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA143.md): Stearman 4E · Loganton, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 18, 2004 · N785H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over. A factor was uneven terrain.
- [NTSB SEA04CA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04CA109.md): Balloon Works Fire Fly 9 · Aurora, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2004 · N3097R · Minor damage
  > Pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions. Wind was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB LAX04CA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA242.md): Vans RV-9A · The Sea Ranch, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2004 · N93AZ · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty crosswind conditions and failure to maintain proper runway alignment, resulting in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB SEA04CA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04CA105.md): Fetherolf Hatz CB-1 · Nampa, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2004 · NX26WF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the tail wheel aircraft during an aborted landing. Factors include a slight tailwind, and a mound (berm) of earth in the area where the aircraft departed the side of the runway.
- [NTSB FTW04CA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04CA163.md): Cessna 172 · McKinney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2004 · N2101M · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ANC04LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA065.md): Piper PA-18 · McGrath, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2004 · N18ZF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in the airplane nosing over during the landing roll. A factor contributing to the accident was the presence of soft tundra.
- [NTSB NYC04LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA142.md): Schweizer 269C · Norfolk, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2004 · N2065T · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter, which resulted ground resonance. Contributing to the accident was the improperly serviced landing gear dampers.
- [NTSB CHI04LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA155.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-40 · Waukegan, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2004 · N77DK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing factors were the subsequent overload and collapse of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB DEN04LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA091.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Ogden, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2004 · N6867P · Substantial damage
  > fracture and subsequent total failure of the nose gear strut. A contributing factor was the pilot not being able to control the airplane.
- [NTSB DEN04LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA090.md): Aircraft Mfg & Dev. Aleros CH 2000 · West Jordan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2004 · N8502F · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing factors were the low altitude and high airspeed, resulting in an unstabilized approach.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550/cases.md?page=217

## 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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