# 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 SEA00LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA041.md): Cessna 177 · Snohomish, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2000 · N3433T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to attempt a go-around, then attempt to stop on the wet grass. Factors include variable winds, the pilot's inadequate compensation for the winds conditions, his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, wet grass along the side…
- [NTSB LAX00LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA089.md): Robinson R22B · Hana, Maui, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 2000 · N62DF · Substantial damage
  > The student's failure to maintain directional control after encountering a tail rotor vortex ring state induced right yaw.
- [NTSB FTW00LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA078.md): Swearingen SA-227-AT · Fayetteville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 2000 · N245DH · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew's failure to extend the landing gear. Contributing factors were the flight crew's non-compliance with the checklist, the pilot-in-command's diverted attention as a result of the loss of instrument approach/runway lighting, the partial failure…
- [NTSB FTW00LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA077.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Sarita, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 2000 · N2330F · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain main rotor rpm, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB LAX00LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA137.md): Grumman American AG5B · Oakland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 2000 · N228ER · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent porpoise and improper remedial action of the pilot during the landing attempt.
- [NTSB ANC00LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA022.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Ekuk, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 2000 · N8004N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable runway for landing. Factors associated with the accident were the inadequate runway maintenance by the runway maintenance personnel, snow berms, and insufficient runway condition information disseminated by the company…
- [NTSB LAX00LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA080.md): Cessna 310F · Boulder City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 2000 · N5801X · Substantial damage
  > The dual student's improper use of the throttles; the flight instructor's inadequate supervision; and the delayed remedial action by the flight instructor. Factors in the accident were the directional control and proper alignment not maintained by the dual…
- [NTSB MIA00LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA071.md): Stinson 108-3 · Deland, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 2000 · N663C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's evasive maneuver during landing roll due to panic after hearing another pilot report landing on the opposite runway resulting in the pilot losing directional control and nosing over in soft terrain. A factor in the accident was the pilot of the…
- [NTSB FTW00LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA073.md): Piper PA-18A · Sand Springs, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 2000 · N1290C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing roll.
- [NTSB MIA00LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA072.md): Aeronca 7AC · Palmetto, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 2000 · N82029 · Substantial damage
  > Failure for undetermined reasons of the right main landing gear strut during landing resulting in collapse of the right main landing gear.
- [NTSB CHI00LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA077.md): Cessna 182J · Stanley, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2000 · N3369F · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improperly performed flare.
- [NTSB FTW00LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA060.md): Cessna 172R · Angleton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2000 · N8292 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing. A factor was the gust of wind.
- [NTSB MIA00LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA067.md): Swearingen SX300 · Jekyll Island, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2000 · N54SX · Substantial damage
  > failure of the left main landing gear attachment during the landing/flare touchdown for undetermined reasons, resulting in the loss of directional control and the airplane exiting the runway and colliding with a runway light.
- [NTSB IAD00LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA016.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Waynesburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2000 · N2735Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll-out.
- [NTSB DEN00LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA040.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Pueblo, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2000 · N2292M · Substantial damage
  > Collision with a deer during landing roll. Factors were a dark night and lack of wildlife control devices on the airport.
- [NTSB DEN00LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA036.md): Beech B200 · Jackson, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2000 · N895TT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misreading the visual approach lighting system, resulting in his failure to maintain proper alignment with the runway and his selection of an improper touchdown point. Factors were the low ceiling weather conditions and the snow covered runway.
- [NTSB MIA00LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA061.md): Eaa Chapter 229 Zenair 601 · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 2000 · N229FF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing resulting in the airplane going off the side of the runway and colliding with a barricade.
- [NTSB CHI00LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA054.md): Aerostar S49A · Flandreau, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1999 · N6316U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and the burner becoming disconnected from the balloon's frame. A contributing factor was the high wind condition.
- [NTSB NYC00LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA060.md): Beech C-23 · Manassas, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1999 · N2116W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate remedial action to recover the airplane from porpoising during the landing roll out.
- [NTSB SEA00LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA035.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Jordan Valley, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1999 · N5933P · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning/preparation. Unsuitable terrain was selected for landing and a road sign were factors.
- [NTSB LAX00LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA064.md): Beech 65-80 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1999 · N184R · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of a main landing gear due to damage from a hard landing at an undetermined time.
- [NTSB LAX00LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA059.md): Quest II Walsh Aventura II · Antioch, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1999 · N8180Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inattention to the fact that he had failed to retract the landing gear wheels prior to performing a water landing.
- [NTSB LAX00LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA056.md): Champion 7ECA · Oxnard, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1999 · N8395V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the variable crosswind condition and subsequent failure to maintain directional control of the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI00LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA053.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Alexandria, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1999 · N8417A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate inflight decision to continue flight into icing conditions. An additional cause was the directional control not maintained by the pilot. Contributing factors were the viewable area of the aircraft's heated windshield panel, in-flight…
- [NTSB ATL00LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA022.md): Cessna 172N · Melbourne, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1999 · N8182E · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor's improper touchdown flare that resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB NYC00FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA057.md): Cessna 152 · N. Stonington, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1999 · N757NU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing. A factor in this accident was the pilot's lack of recent flight experience.
- [NTSB NYC00LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA059.md): Beech BE-23 · Blacksburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1999 · N1452L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to recover from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB LAX00LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA053.md): Cessna 172A · Shoshone, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1999 · N34261 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing strong and gusting wind conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB FTW00LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA049.md): Cessna 172 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1999 · N8250U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a porpoise.
- [NTSB FTW00LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA050.md): Cessna 172S · Sugar Land, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1999 · N912JR · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB FTW00LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA047.md): Beech BE-95A · Big Lake, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1999 · N991Q · Destroyed
  > the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the aborted landing. Contributing factors were the crosswind, turbulence, and the pilot's lack of total experience in the make and model of aircraft.
- [NTSB FTW00LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA045.md): Cartercopters Cartercopter · Olney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1999 · N121CC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm during takeoff, which resulted in a hard landing following the aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA00LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA032.md): Cessna 140 · Helena, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1999 · N2739N · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the left main landing gear. Factors include inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot, and inadequate inspection at the time of annual inspection by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB ATL00LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA015.md): Maule M7-235C · Iuka, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1999 · N4AN · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the nicopress fitting allowing a release of the rudder cable resulting in a loss of control during landing roll. A factor was the manufacturer's use of an improperly calibrated crimping tool.
- [NTSB CHI00LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA044.md): Hughes 269C · Salina, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1999 · N58408 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the published practice autorotation procedures, the improper use of throttle, and the inadequate flare.
- [NTSB NYC00LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA053.md): Christen Industries Pitts S-2B · Shamokin, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1999 · N260XX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB DEN00LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA026.md): Cessna 421C · Gillette, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1999 · N3912C · Substantial damage
  > The collision with a deer on the runway during a night landing. A factor was the dark night.
- [NTSB MIA00LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA042.md): Cessna 152 · Venice, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1999 · N49328 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare resulting in a hard landing and a collapsed nose landing gear.
- [NTSB SEA00LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA029.md): Cessna 140 · Port Townsend, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1999 · N1936V · Substantial damage
  > Compensation for wind conditions was inadequate. Gusting wind conditions were a factor.
- [NTSB NYC00LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA046.md): Cessna 210L · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1999 · N1773X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to verify landing gear extension. Factors were the unreliable retraction/extension assembly, and the flying club's continued operation of the airplane with known deficiencies in the equipment.
- [NTSB LAX00LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA048.md): Oehling Questair Venture · Auburn, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1999 · N3QV · Substantial damage
  > The owner/builder's failure to properly bleed the brake system following replacement of the right brake line, which caused the right brake to not function and led to the pilot's inability to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB DEN00LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA024.md): Cessna 305A · Akron, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1999 · N5245G · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the four bolts which attach the right main landing gear assembly to the landing gear strut.
- [NTSB CHI00LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA035.md): Cessna A185F · Raymond, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1999 · N1756R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's lack of recent experience in the type of aircraft and type of operation, and the pilot not maintaining directional control. A finding was the glassy condition of the water.
- [NTSB MIA00LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA034.md): Cessna 182RG · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1999 · N1818R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to complete the before landing checklist and extend the landing gear, resulting in a gear up landing. A factor in the accident is the failure of the landing gear warning circuit to activate the cockpit warning horn.
- [NTSB NYC00LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA041.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Annapolis, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1999 · N8119P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately adjust engine power to compensate for the winds on final approach.
- [NTSB LAX00LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA046.md): Aeronca 11AC · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1999 · N3933E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and subsequent failure to maintain directional control of the airplane.
- [NTSB SEA00LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA024.md): Piper PA-12 · Goldendale, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1999 · N7243V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was a rock just off the edge of the runway surface.
- [NTSB NYC00LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA043.md): Stinson 108 · Grove City, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1999 · N89F · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB CHI00LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA032.md): Cessna 172P · Greenfield, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1999 · N65668 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot not maintaining aircraft control. A contributing factor was the student's aural perception.
- [NTSB IAD00LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA007.md): Cessna 172XP · Phillipi, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1999 · N758LR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare that resulted in a hard landing.

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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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