# 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.

Page 287 of 1,075 · 53,703 cases

## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB ANC97LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA147.md): Piper PA-12 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1997 · N2389M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of the touchdown point, which led to undershoot and the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB NYC97LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA180.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Leroy, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1997 · N2480R · Substantial damage
  > a lack of fluid in the brake reservoir, and the pilot's decision to operate the airplane with defective brakes, which led to an overrun during landing and a collision with trees.
- [NTSB FTW97LA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA342.md): Beech V35 · Sulphur Springs, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1997 · N9453S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's delayed extension of the landing gear.
- [NTSB SEA97LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA207.md): Curtiss-Wright Travel AIR 12-Q · Pendleton, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1997 · N496W · Substantial damage
  > the tail wheel assembly spring disconnected.
- [NTSB SEA97LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA205.md): Cessna U206F · Stanley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1997 · N7494Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate planning/decision for taking off in the meteorological conditions present at the time. Factors include a high density altitude, gusty winds, downdrafts, and soft terrain in the area of the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI97LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA289.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Grant, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1997 · N6391R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's fixation on the end of the runway, his failure to place the airplane in an attitude to land (flare) which resulted in a hard landing, and the pilot's failure to recover from the subsequent bounced landing.
- [NTSB SEA97LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA203.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Harrah, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1997 · N2349J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a transmission wire while on final approach. A factor was a 40-foot high transmission wire located approximately 20 feet from the end of the airstrip.
- [NTSB NYC97FA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA178.md): Cessna U206B · Gilbertsville, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1997 · N206KY · Destroyed
  > The improper repair of a float by maintenance personnel which resulted in the total failure of the float.
- [NTSB CHI97LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA291.md): Cessna 177B · Oxford, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1997 · N34829 · Substantial damage
  > the instructor pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors were the improper flare by the dual student and the instructor pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX97LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA313.md): Cessna TU206F · Yucca Valley, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1997 · N8487Q · Substantial damage
  > the driver's failure to see the posted sign and yield to the landing aircraft.
- [NTSB ANC97LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA142.md): Maule ML-4-220C · Aniak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1997 · N2048U · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent swerve during landing on calm water. A factor was the pilot's lack of certification in single engine seaplanes.
- [NTSB ANC97LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA144.md): Cessna 185 · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1997 · N185QB · Substantial damage
  > The collapse/deflation of the right main tire when the tire slipped on the tire wheel rim which resulted in the collapse of the right main landing gear due to overload.
- [NTSB SEA97FA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA202.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-9-82 (MD-82) · Seattle, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1997 · N951AS · Substantial damage
  > fatigue failure of the nose landing gear upper lock link, due in part to reduced strength after the manufacturing process was changed from forged to machined plate stock; and inadequate non-destructive inspection process for testing the link.
- [NTSB ATL97LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA131.md): Learjet 31 · Aberdeen, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1997 · N71JC · Destroyed
  > The flightcrew's failure to extend the landing gear.
- [NTSB ANC97LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA138.md): Cessna U206E · Mcgrath, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1997 · N9129M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in overload failure of the nose gear and a nose over. Factors associated with the accident were: the pilot's failure to follow procedures and directives by neglecting to…
- [NTSB FTW97LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA333.md): Cessna 152 · Zavalla, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1997 · N89268 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision, becoming lost/disoriented during the flight, and selection of unsuitable terrain for an emergency/precautionary landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the hazy weather condition, and rough terrain in the…
- [NTSB ATL97LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA130.md): Beech 95-A55 · Murfreesboro, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1997 · N437CG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive airspeed, and improper touch down point during landing, that resulted in the runway end overun. Factors were the wet runway surface, and the embankment at the end of the runway.
- [NTSB SEA97LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA200.md): Cessna 170A · Elk City, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1997 · N1487D · Destroyed
  > A horse and children wandered onto the airstrip.
- [NTSB NYC97LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA176.md): Thunder and Colt AX-10 · Akron, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1997 · N834TC · No damage
  > failure of a passenger to hang onto the ropes, as directed; which allowed another passenger to be struck as the basket tipped over, broking her arm. A related factor was the wind, which was strong enough to tip the basket, while the envelope was deflating.
- [NTSB LAX97LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA309.md): Cessna 152 · Imperial, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1997 · N65273 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and to arrest porpoising after an improper recovery from a bounced landing. Factors in the accident were the misjudging of distance and speed during a downwind landing.
- [NTSB IAD97LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA115.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Gardiner, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1997 · N557FL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to initiate a go-around. A related factor is the pilot's misjudgment of speed and altitude.
- [NTSB FTW97LA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA334.md): Beech E90 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1997 · N16NM · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of the right main landing gear retraction/extension torque tube.
- [NTSB ANC97LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA136.md): Cessna 185F · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1997 · N93276 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. A factor was the short length of the off-airport site.
- [NTSB IAD97LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA114.md): Schleicher ASW19-B · Troy, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1997 · N19LK · Substantial damage
  > Pilot failed to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CHI97LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA274.md): Piper PA-12 · Flushing, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1997 · N3065M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Factors associated with the accident were the tailwind, the pilot's runway selection, and the hangar.
- [NTSB LAX97LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA306.md): Cessna 182Q · Bullhead City, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1997 · N7586S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind,
- [NTSB FTW97LA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA331.md): Air Tractor AT-802A · Pineland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1997 · N9197F · Substantial damage
  > failure of the right main wheel brake, during the landing roll. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's failure (or inability) to maintain directional control of the airplane, after loss of right braking action.
- [NTSB FTW97LA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA329.md): Fairchild Heli-Porter PC6/B2-H2 · Gillette, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1997 · N354F · Substantial damage
  > Failure by the pilot in command to follow procedures and retrim the stabilizer for landing.
- [NTSB ANC97LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA133.md): Cessna 185E · King Salmon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1997 · N454CF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing the oversize tire equipped airplane on dry, newly surfaced, asphalt.
- [NTSB ANC97LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA132.md): Piper PA-18 · Palmer, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1997 · N9771D · Substantial damage
  > binding or braking action of the left brake for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB ANC97LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA131.md): Cessna 185F · Barrow, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1997 · N20752 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, which resulted in a ground swerve and damage to the airplane. A factor relating to the accident was: the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB CHI97LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA269.md): Cessna 177 · Maple Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1997 · N29379 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing and his improper recovery from the bounced landing. Factors associated with the accident were the night conditions and the pilot lack of recent experience with night operations.
- [NTSB NYC97LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA169.md): Piper PA-12 · Spencerport, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1997 · N7682H · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane, while landing. The crosswind was a related factor.
- [NTSB MIA97LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA238.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1997 · N55322 · Substantial damage
  > a hard landing resulting in a wing contacting the runway. A factor in this accident was the nose landing gear would not extend due to the steering ball being off its track.
- [NTSB LAX97LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA297.md): Cessna 172RG · Lancaster, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1997 · N9710B · Substantial damage
  > Improper flare.
- [NTSB CHI97LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA265.md): Cessna P210 · Grayslake, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1997 · N44C · Destroyed
  > excessive airspeed and the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point during landing. Factors associated with the accident were inadequate aircraft preflight and the ditch.
- [NTSB SEA97LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA194.md): Let Blanik L-13 · Hamilton, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1997 · N52AS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive speed taxispeed and failure to maintain wing clearance from a taxiway sign.
- [NTSB LAX97LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA295.md): Cessna 172N · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1997 · N3266E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB FTW97LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA319.md): Bell 47G-3B-2 · Montrose, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1997 · N2243W · Substantial damage
  > failure of the flight instructor (CFI) to properly supervise the flight and ensure that adequate rotor rpm was maintainted during the autorotation/landing. The high density altitude was a related factor.
- [NTSB ANC97LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA125.md): Cessna 185 · Karluk, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1997 · N3RY · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Related factors were: the direct left crosswind, and the soft sand.
- [NTSB MIA97LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA236.md): Cessna 182Q · Butler, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1997 · N86TC · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during a landing attempt after adding power to recover from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB LAX97LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA294.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1997 · N57528 · Substantial damage
  > The student's failure to maintain directional control due to excessive use of the rudder, and the instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB FTW97LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA318.md): Cessna 175 · Rock Springs, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1997 · N7518M · Substantial damage
  > The delayed landing flare by both student pilot and flight instructor, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student. Factors were the no flap steep approach at low airspeed.
- [NTSB SEA97LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA191.md): Bell 47G · Wellpinit, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1997 · N9571 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site, and his failure to maintain rotor blade clearance from terrain during landing.
- [NTSB MIA97LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA235.md): Piper PA-22-20 · Villa Rica, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1997 · N5713Z · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate runway maintenance by the pilot for allowing trees to be in close proximity of the runway and failure to maintain clearance from the trees.
- [NTSB SEA97LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA190.md): Laister LP-49 · North Plains, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1997 · N40NH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an inadequate landing site, and his failure to adequately plan his return glide back to his home gliderport. A factor contributing to the accident was rough terrain.
- [NTSB LAX97LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA293.md): Cessna 188 · Eloy, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1997 · N9957J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain directional control due to inadequate rudder use.
- [NTSB FTW97LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA312.md): Piper PA-12 · Longmont, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1997 · N2849M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft, resulting in an inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB SEA97FA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA188.md): Beech 1900C · Seattle, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1997 · N3172A · Destroyed
  > A stall/mush condition resulting from an aft center of gravity which was inaccurately provided to the pilot-in-command by contractual cargo-loading personnel. Additional causes were overloading of the aircraft's landing gear and fuel leakage resulting in a…
- [NTSB LAX97LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA290.md): Cessna 185 · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1997 · N1023F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgement of the clearance between the aircraft and the tree.

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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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