# 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 IAD02LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA078.md): Piper PA 24-250 · Port Clinton, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2002 · N5227P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB NYC02LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA143.md): Beech 58 · Provincetown, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2002 · N9280Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to initiate a timely go-around, which resulted in his landing the airplane long and fast. Factors included low ceilings and the airplane's initial misalignment with the runway.
- [NTSB FTW02LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA212.md): Cessna 190 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2002 · N9854A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A contributing factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB DEN02LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA077.md): Cessna 150L · Hurricane, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2002 · N6383H · Substantial damage
  > pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll, resulting in an inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB CHI02CA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02CA202.md): Eckstein RV-6A · Mattawan, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2002 · N747BS · Substantial damage
  > Failure by the pilot in command to attain a proper touchdown point considering the available runway length. The rough, uneven runway surface and the soft area at the far end of the runway were contributing factors.
- [NTSB NYC02LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA141.md): Waco UPF-7 · Dayton, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2002 · N29988 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate visual lookout by the pilot of the Kitfox. Factors related to the accident were the non-radio equipped Waco, and the hazy visual conditions.
- [NTSB CHI02LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA204.md): Luscombe 8F · Farmington, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2002 · N840B · Substantial damage
  > The locked brake and the aircraft control not being possible due to the locked brake.
- [NTSB LAX02LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA233.md): Beech S35 · St. Johns, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2002 · N864T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control following an encounter with a wind gust.
- [NTSB LAX02LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA229.md): Cessna T210M · Grass Valley, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2002 · N761HP · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear wheel, which resulted in the pilot's inability to maintain directional control during landing rollout. A factor in the accident was the failure of maintenance personnel to inspect the wheel in accordance with…
- [NTSB ANC02TA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02TA077.md): Bell 212 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 16, 2002 · N5017H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site, and failure to maintain clearance with trees, which resulted in the main rotor blade striking a tree.
- [NTSB SEA02LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA129.md): Rockwell International 690A · Crescent Lake, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2002 · N690RE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper rate of descent resulting in a hard landing and subsequent nose gear separation. Contributing factors were the turbulent crosswind conditions the pilot encountered just before touchdown.
- [NTSB NYC02LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA145.md): Cessna 172N · Middletown, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2002 · N733NQ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare. A factor was the shifting wind.
- [NTSB ATL02LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA142.md): Beech BE-76 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2002 · N6630D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB LAX02LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA224.md): McConnell Lancair 320 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2002 · N320DM · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for a right, quartering tailwind during landing resulting in a loss of aircraft control and dragging a wing during the landing flare.
- [NTSB FTW02CA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02CA207.md): Gulfstream American AA-5B · Spicewood, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 13, 2002 · N358RW · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll.
- [NTSB ATL02LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA141.md): Hughes HU-269-A · Hamilton, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2002 · N911LH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of flight controls that resulted in an improper flare and a hard landing during a practice autorotation. A factor was the loss of rotor rpm.
- [NTSB ATL02LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA140.md): Cessna 172P · Merritt Island, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2002 · N54119 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery after a bounced landing and improper landing flare which resulted in the airplane colliding with the runway.
- [NTSB ANC02LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA076.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Juneau, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2002 · N93AK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare resulting in a hard landing. Factors contributing to the accident were the quartering tailwind, and the inadvertent water loop.
- [NTSB NYC02LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA134.md): Cessna 172 · West Milford, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2002 · N1502E · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CHI02LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA188.md): Cessna 310R · Jackson, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2002 · N5061J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper management of the fuel system, including his failure to reposition the fuel selectors to the main fuel tanks prior to landing, as directed in the pilot operating handbook. Additional causes to the accident were the pilot not maintaining…
- [NTSB SEA02LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA127.md): Bredl Fokker DR1 · Troutdale, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2002 · N43SB · Substantial damage
  > The collapse, for undetermined reasons, of the left main landing gear spoked-wheel structure.
- [NTSB LAX02LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA222.md): Beech 95-B55 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2002 · N812D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions, and failure to maintain an appropriate airspeed for the gusts, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CHI02CA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02CA250.md): Piper PA-J3-C65 · Sparta, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 9, 2002 · N7744B · Substantial damage
  > The CFI's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll and the unsuccessful attempt at a go around. A factor was the ditch.
- [NTSB LAX02LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA219.md): Maule M-5-235C · Show Low, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2002 · N9139E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB FTW02LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA203.md): Cessna 172B · Denton, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2002 · N7550X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude. Contributing factors were the pilot's diverted attention and the runway localizer antenna.
- [NTSB MIA02LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA130.md): Beech B50 · Clanton, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2002 · N550G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during an aborted landing that resulted in a ground swerve and the airplane exiting the runway and collided with a fence, incurring damage.
- [NTSB LAX02LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA217.md): Aerospatiale AS350 BA · Honolulu, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2002 · N141MK · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate tail rotor clearance from the sloping terrain in unfavorable wind conditions.
- [NTSB IAD02LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA069.md): Cessna 182T · Plainville, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2002 · N3541A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CHI02CA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02CA184.md): Piper PA-34 · Lowell, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2002 · N52WP · Substantial damage
  > The probable cause of this accident was a failure to properly compensate for the current wind conditions. Excessive use of brakes was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB ANC02LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA073.md): Cessna 206 · Karluk, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2002 · N35606 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent water landing on amphibious floats with the wheels extended, which resulted in the airplane nosing over. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's diverted attention during departure.
- [NTSB MIA02LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA129.md): Taylorcraft F21B · Somerville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2002 · N4418F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare resulting in a hard landing and damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB SEA02LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA122.md): Head Balloons AX8-88 · Victor, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2002 · N4522E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from the power lines during the landing resulting in the balloon's impacting the wires. Contributing factors were the power lines and strong winds existent at the time.
- [NTSB NYC02LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA137.md): Cessna 177 · Millville, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2002 · N29321 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper bounced landing recovery. A factor was the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB SEA02LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA120.md): Welborn Pulsar XP · Prineville, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2002 · N777XP · Substantial damage
  > The disconnection of the throttle cable on landing resulting in the aircraft's engine going to full throttle and the pilot's subsequent failure to maintain directional control after securing the engine during the landing event.
- [NTSB MIA02LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA128.md): Cessna 340A · Bunnell, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2002 · N15FH · Substantial damage
  > An improper maintenance inspection of the landing gear system by other maintenance personnel that resulted in a worn/loose over center spring for the right main landing gear being kept in service which caused the right main landing gear not to go over center…
- [NTSB IAD02LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA070.md): Mooney M20J · Ocean City, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2002 · N58166 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his inadequate compensation for wind. A factor was a wind gust.
- [NTSB IAD02LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA067.md): Cessna 172 · Fulton, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2002 · N6338F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a misaligned, hard landing.
- [NTSB IAD02LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA066.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Providence, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2002 · N8081G · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing.
- [NTSB CHI02CA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02CA182.md): Beech A-23-23 · Monroe, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2002 · N3545R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudging the flare, and his loss of directional control during landing. The soft terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA02LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA118.md): Cessna 182 E · Sweetgrass, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2002 · N3387Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions after encountering a crosswind gust during the landing roll. Factors include gusty crosswinds, and a fence in the vicinity of the runway.
- [NTSB ATL02LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA157.md): Cessna 182M · Brunswick, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2002 · N71785 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll, which resulted in an on-ground collision with a runway sign. A factor was the pilot's inadvertent application of the right brake.
- [NTSB NYC02LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA128.md): Piper PA-16 · Moneta, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2002 · N5921H · Substantial damage
  > The loss of a clip and subsequent loss of the spring on the right side of the tail wheel assembly, for undetermined reasons, which led to a loss of directional control. A factor was the berm.
- [NTSB NYC02LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA127.md): Piper J3C-65 · McConnelsville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2002 · N35545 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience.
- [NTSB DEN02LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA072.md): Mooney M20C · Watkins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2002 · N6283U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to use the pre-landing checklist, resulting in an inadvertent wheels up landing.
- [NTSB CHI02CA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02CA196.md): Grenier Acro Sport · Jacksonville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2002 · N1419 · Substantial damage
  > The probable cause of this accident is a failure of the left main landing gear attachment bolt and the subsequent collapse of the left main landing gear. Repeated hard landings was a factor and a lack of recent experience were contributing factors.
- [NTSB ANC02LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA066.md): Cessna 207 · Chevak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2002 · N7384U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point resulting in an undershoot, and subsequent collision with gravel terrain.
- [NTSB ANC02LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA065.md): Cessna 185 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2002 · N1078F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point resulting in an undershoot, and an in-flight collision with a log during the landing flare. A contributing factor in the accident was a hidden obstruction.
- [NTSB SEA02LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA114.md): Hunter Comp Air 6 · McCall, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2002 · N6008N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Contributing factors were a 30 degree crosswind and the pilot's lack of experience in the newly acquired make/model aircraft.
- [NTSB MIA02LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA145.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Dyer, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2002 · N73088 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain wingtip clearance with corn crops at the edge of the road resulting in the collision with the crops.
- [NTSB ATL02IA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02IA138.md): Beech 58 · Nashville, TN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2002 · N9098Q · Minor damage
  > Collapse of the main landing gear for undetermined reasons.

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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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