# 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 FTW04LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA090.md): Beech BE-200 · Springdale, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 2004 · N30SE · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear actuator clevis bolt for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL04IA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04IA085.md): Boeing 717-200 · Atlanta, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 2004 · N978AT · No damage
  > The failure of the tantalum capacitor and the permanent magnet generator input transformer which resulted in total electrical system failure.
- [NTSB MIA04CA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04CA055.md): Aviat Pitts S2B · Parkland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 3, 2004 · N61PS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in an off-airport precautionary landing to preclude fuel exhaustion, which resulted in damage to the airplane during the landing.
- [NTSB ATL04LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA114.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Montgomery, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 2004 · N91734 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and his failure to maintain directional control during landing roll that resulted in the collapse of the nose gear. The crosswind was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB LAX04LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA142.md): Cessna A185F · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 29, 2004 · N338H · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the quartering tailwind and failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout.
- [NTSB ATL04FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA079.md): Cessna 210 · Blountville, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 29, 2004 · N9660T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, and improper recovery which resulted in a bounced landing, collapse of the left main landing gear, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering resulting in a stall, uncontrolled descent, and collision with the…
- [NTSB LAX04CA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA145.md): Cessna 120 · Red Bluff, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 28, 2004 · N3029N · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind condition and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll on a narrow runway. A contributing factor were the gusty tailwind conditions.
- [NTSB FTW04LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA086.md): Lake LA4-270T · Crowley, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2004 · N193TM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertant water landing with the landing gear extended. Contributing factors were the sunglare and the pilot's failure to verify the position of the flaps and landing gear.
- [NTSB CHI04LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA080.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Bourbon, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2004 · N8438B · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate annual inspection in that the worn brake disks were not replaced which resulted in diminished braking capability during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident was the utility pole that the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB ATL04LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA078.md): Swearingen SA-226T · Collegedale, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2004 · N70FC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control due to the inadequate grounding of the nose wheel steering clutches, as a result of inadequate maintenance inspection by other maintenance personnel to ensure the nose wheel steering clutches were…
- [NTSB CHI04LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA081.md): Aero Commander 112 · Jackson, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2004 · N1203J · Substantial damage
  > The left main tire failed which resulted in the CFI's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing. A factor associated with the accident was the snow bank which the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB SEA04LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA044.md): Piper PA-20 · Laurel, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2004 · N7321K · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll. Inadequate remedial action was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC04CA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA076.md): Cessna 172N · Youngstown, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 23, 2004 · N738EK · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent collision with a deer while landing.
- [NTSB IAD04CA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04CA012.md): Cessna 182P · Titusville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 22, 2004 · N7388N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A factor in the accident was the snow bank.
- [NTSB CHI04LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA075.md): Cessna 120 · Merrill, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2004 · N73034 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain to conduct a landing. Factors were the reported flat light conditions and the uneven terrain.
- [NTSB ANC04LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA029.md): Cessna 172P · Lutz, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2004 · N612CB · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's misjudged landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent collapse of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB ANC04LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA028.md): Cessna 172P · Clewiston, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2004 · N124ER · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's misjudged landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, a collapse of the nose wheel landing gear, and the airplane nosing over when it encountered a ditch.
- [NTSB ANC04IA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04IA025.md): Boeing 767-300 ER · Miami, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2004 · PH-MCL · No damage
  > The inadequate quality of material in the main landing gear bogie pivot pin, which resulted in a premature fracture of the pin.
- [NTSB CHI04LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA073.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Memphis, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2004 · N3419A · Substantial damage
  > Directional control not maintained by the flight instructor during the landing roll. The snow on the edge of the runway, and the wind gusts were factors.
- [NTSB NYC04LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA069.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Davis, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2004 · N44LJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control after encountering a snow patch on the runway. A factor related to the accident was the snowdrift.
- [NTSB NYC04CA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA070.md): Cessna 172R · Batavia, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 16, 2004 · N121UC · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare and improper recover from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB LAX04CA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA136.md): Cessna 177A · Honolulu, HI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 16, 2004 · N30599 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudged landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and porpoising down the runway.
- [NTSB IAD04LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04LA011.md): Cessna 210E · Pittsburgh, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2004 · N4974U · Substantial damage
  > The owner/pilot-mechanic's failure to comply with an airworthiness directive, which resulted in a fatigue fracture to the left main landing gear saddle.
- [NTSB CHI04LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA068.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Carroll, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2004 · N2258M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of altitude and distance, and his inadequate remedial action which resulted in the failure to attain the proper touchdown point on the runway. A factor was the snow covered terrain which was encountered by the airplane.
- [NTSB NYC04CA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA068.md): Cessna 172E · Batavia, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 15, 2004 · N369WP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. Factors were a tailwind and icy runway.
- [NTSB ANC04LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA023.md): Piper PA-18-160 · Naples, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2004 · N226P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind condition during landing, which resulted in a loss of control and an on-ground encounter with terrain. Factors associated with the accident were a crosswind, and an inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB SEA04CA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04CA041.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Rexburg, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 13, 2004 · N2216M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment, and clearance from the snow bank. A snow bank adjacent to the runway was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX04LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA138.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Hollister, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 2004 · N55073 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB LAX04LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA131.md): Cessna 185F · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 2004 · N4836Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind and his failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop. A factor in this accident was the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB LAX04LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA123.md): Balloon Works Firefly 11 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 2004 · N7244X · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the deflation vent line, which resulted in the pilot not being able to control the balloon in the increased wind conditions.
- [NTSB DEN04LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA047.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Kremmling, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 2004 · N83702 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to attain landing flare and maintain adequate rotor rpm.
- [NTSB CHI04LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA072.md): American Champion 8GCBC · Sunburg, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 2004 · N186AC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision to land off-airport. A factor to the accident was the snow covered ditch.
- [NTSB NYC04CA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA073.md): Cessna 172N · Easton, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 12, 2004 · N734AT · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB LAX04CA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA122.md): McDonnell Douglas 369FF · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 12, 2004 · N630N · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind gusts and subsequent failure to maintain directional control of the helicopter, which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was a wind gust.
- [NTSB MIA04CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04CA053.md): American Champion 7GCAA · Sebring, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 11, 2004 · N246SG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control during the landing rollout which resulted in the airplane ground looping and incurring damage.
- [NTSB IAD04CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04CA010.md): Piper PA-20 · West Ossipee, NH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 11, 2004 · N2634A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain runway alignment during the landing rollout. Factors included the night lighting conditions and the snow banks that prevented visual reference to the runway lights.
- [NTSB SEA04LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA040.md): Lancair LC42-550FG · Redmond, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 2004 · N6503C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot rated passenger's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Inadequate supervision by the pilot-in-command (CFI) and a taxiway sign were factors.
- [NTSB NYC04CA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA066.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Grt. Barrington, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 9, 2004 · N6760A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of the airplane's distance/speed and failure to obtain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in an overrun. A factor was the cross wind.
- [NTSB CHI04LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA063.md): Piper PA 28-161 · Lansing, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2004 · N38988 · Substantial damage
  > The improper flare by the pilot due to his diverted attention during landing. Factors were the pilot's failure to execute a go-around, the overload of the right main landing gear, and the snowbank.
- [NTSB NYC04CA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA064.md): Cessna 172M · Cumberland, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 7, 2004 · N61648 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind while landing. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB LAX04CA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA134.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Groveland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 7, 2004 · N5032G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path and misjudged landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, resulting in a loss of directional control and collision with terrain
- [NTSB LAX04CA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA118.md): Mooney M20C · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 7, 2004 · N9675M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, which resulted in a collision with an airport sign.
- [NTSB CHI04CA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA067.md): Cessna 172N · Cahokia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 7, 2004 · N738EJ · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate supervision by the certified flight instructor which lead to the student pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the snowbank during the landing. The snowbank was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX04LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA119.md): Cessna 182S · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 2004 · N2462X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudged landing flare, which led to a hard touchdown and a porpoise.
- [NTSB IAD04CA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04CA009.md): Cessna 172R · Fredrick, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 5, 2004 · N5165M · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. A factor was the snow bank.
- [NTSB FTW04LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA070.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Knox City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 2004 · N8936W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempt to land on terrain not suitable for landing. A contributing factor was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB ATL04LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA072.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Indian Trail, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 2004 · N1107C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempted lift off without adequate airspeed resulting in a stall/mush and collision with trees while transitioning from an aborted landing to takeoff climb. A factor was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB CHI04LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA062.md): Cessna 172M · Jeffersonville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 2004 · N70256 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot selecting a closed runway for landing and the collapse of the nose landing gear. Factors were the pilot's failure to obtain NOTAM information and the snowbank across the closed runway.
- [NTSB DEN04LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA046.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Bountiful, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 2004 · N33363 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and adequate visual outlook during the landing flare. Contributing factors include the pilot's lack of recent experience, the snow bank, and the snow-covered runway.
- [NTSB LAX04CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA107.md): Piper PA-28-180C · Minden, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 26, 2004 · N7922W · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.

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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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