# 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 SEA97LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA122.md): Noe SA-300 · Bountiful, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1997 · N1923S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Related factors include: an area of standing water on a portion of the runway, and soft terrain just off the edge of the runway.
- [NTSB LAX97LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA191.md): Cessna 152 · Payson, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1997 · N757HE · Substantial damage
  > an animal (elk) on the runway. Factors associated with the accident included: darkness, the pilot's inability to see the animal in sufficient time to avoid a collision, and the lack of a taller fence around the airport.
- [NTSB FTW97LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA204.md): Cessna 180 · Olney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1997 · N9408C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind, which resulted in a loss of dirctional control, a ground loop, and a collapsed main gear. The crosswind was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW97LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA205.md): Maule M-4-220C · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1997 · N9865M · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. The gusty crosswind condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB IAD97LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA077.md): Cessna 182P · Wentworth, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1997 · N20892 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's inadequate preflight planning to determine the suitability of an unimproved field for landing.
- [NTSB FTW97LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA203.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Bridgeport, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1997 · N8351R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude. A contributing factor was a tailwind.
- [NTSB CHI97LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA147.md): Cessna 152 · Crystal, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1997 · N5499B · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's misjudged flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor was the lack of recent flight time.
- [NTSB NYC97FA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA098.md): Boeing 767-300 · Newark, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 22, 1997 · IDEIL · Substantial damage
  > The improper landing flare by the co-pilot and the inadequate supervision of the flight by the pilot-in-command. Other related factors were the gusty crosswind, windshear, and the lack of familiarity with the airplane by both pilots.
- [NTSB FTW97LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA197.md): Cessna 172RG · Rio Hondo, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1997 · N9492D · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to use all of the available runway during landing, and his resultant failure to attain a proper touchdown point for a safe rollout. Factors relating to the accident were: the wet runway with hydroplaning conditions, the uneven terrain…
- [NTSB MIA97LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA171.md): Beech E55 · Griffin, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1997 · N1174T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to extend the landing gear, which resulted in a wheels up landing.
- [NTSB CHI97LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA165.md): Cessna 182RG · Kansas City, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1997 · N736YZ · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor relating to the accident was the excessive airspeed.
- [NTSB MIA97LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA170.md): Cessna 150F · Venice, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1997 · N102HA · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed on final approach and during the landing to properly flare the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI97LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA136.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Flushing, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1997 · N625EE · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgment of distance and speed on final approach, his failure to attain the proper touchdown point for landing, and his delay in initiating a go-around (aborted landing). Factors related to the accident were: darkness, and the proximity of…
- [NTSB CHI97LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA135.md): Cessna 172N · Angola, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1997 · N5685E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. Factors associated with the accident were the tailwind, the pilot's selection of runway, and the misjudged landing flare.
- [NTSB ANC97LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA082.md): Cessna TU206A · Yakutat, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1997 · N230B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.
- [NTSB ANC97LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA072.md): Cessna 150 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1997 · N5668E · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during a touch-and-go landing. Factors associated with the accident were: the rough/uneven runway, and a berm.
- [NTSB LAX97LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA188.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Henderson, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1997 · N38718 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's attempt to land the aircraft under crosswind conditions that exceeded the performance capability of the aircraft.
- [NTSB IAD97LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA078.md): Mooney M20M · Madisonville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1997 · N321JL · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, and inadequate supervision of the CFI, which resulted in a stall and subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB SEA97LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA114.md): Cessna T207A · Monument Valley, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1997 · N51SA · Substantial damage
  > A horse entering the runway after the aircraft touched down. Factors included no fence installed around part of the airstrip, and remedial action not possible.
- [NTSB NYC97LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA094.md): Cessna 182P · Red Hook, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1997 · N7322S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper compensation for the wind conditions and his failure to initiate a go-around.
- [NTSB CHI97LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA141.md): Cessna 172N · Madison, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1997 · N738LM · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions which resulted in a loss of directional control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were the gusty, crosswind conditions and the VASI lights.
- [NTSB SEA97LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA112.md): Bell 47G-3B · Snohomish, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1997 · N8491E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's encounter with of a loss of tail rotor effectiveness (LTE) situation, and his subsequent inadequate remedial action. Related factors included: wind conditions that were conducive to an unanticipated right yaw event, and the pilot's limited…
- [NTSB MIA97LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA165.md): Cessna 172 · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1997 · N9504H · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to ensure all articles in the aircraft were secured before flight, and subsequently, an oil can becoming lodged under the rudder pedals and preventing her from controlling the aircraft during landing.
- [NTSB CHI97LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA131.md): Piper PA-12 · Sheboygan, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1997 · N712MW · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident was the sudden change in wind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI97LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA130.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Grayslake, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1997 · N8309L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgment of the aircraft's speed and runway distance available. Factors were an off-field ditch and a tailwind condition.
- [NTSB ANC97LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA071.md): Cessna 185 · Cordova, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1997 · N1005F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision not to perform a go-around. A factor in the accident was the presence of birds which led the pilot to extend and misjudge his touchdown point.
- [NTSB FTW97LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA186.md): Snow S2C · Hondo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1997 · N1619S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.
- [NTSB FTW97IA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97IA187.md): Boeing 737-524 · Corpus Christi, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 11, 1997 · N16618 · No damage
  > The flightcrew's inadequate in-flight planning and decision, and their failure to refer to the navaids needed for the instrument approach procedure. A factor was the lack of a minimum safe altitude warning from approach control.
- [NTSB CHI97LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA129.md): Beech B33-35 · Mishawaka, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1997 · N12GS · Substantial damage
  > Improper flare. A factor associated with the accident was the gusty, crosswind condition.
- [NTSB SEA97LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA107.md): Cessna 170B · Ontario, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1997 · N8224A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the wind conditions. A factor contributing to the accident was gusting winds.
- [NTSB CHI97LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA125.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Dickinson, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1997 · N280TC · Substantial damage
  > the student pilots failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's runway selection.
- [NTSB FTW97LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA188.md): Aeromot AMT-200 · Longmont, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1997 · N757DM · Substantial damage
  > the dual student pilot's improper landing flare and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB FTW97LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA182.md): Mooney M20K · N Little Rock, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1997 · N262JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor was the pilot's failure to use the proper aborted landing procedures.
- [NTSB FTW97LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA183.md): Cessna 152 · College Station, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1997 · N93124 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control due to delayed landing flare. A factor was the porpoise encountered during landing.
- [NTSB SEA97LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA101.md): Cessna 150F · Plains, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1997 · N8093F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions during the landing roll. Factors contributing to the accident were gusts and crosswinds.
- [NTSB FTW97LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA195.md): Cessna 182K · Little Rock, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1997 · N2740Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CHI97LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA139.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Rogers City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1997 · N4056Z · Substantial damage
  > the disconnection of the tailwheel spring which resulted in the pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane.
- [NTSB SEA97LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA100.md): Cessna TR182RG · Ennis, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1997 · N9480R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the wind conditions. Factors contributing to the accident were the gusting winds, and the presence of a ditch on the edge of the landing area.
- [NTSB CHI97LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA123.md): Cessna 152 · Rochelle, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1997 · N5225B · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff and the use of excessive braking after deciding to abort the takeoff. A factor was the pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment during the landing.
- [NTSB IAD97LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA072.md): Cessna 172H · Westminister, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 1997 · N3748F · Destroyed
  > The pilot misjudged landing distance on the runway and his failure to perform a go-around.
- [NTSB MIA97LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA153.md): Cessna 182P · Mobile, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1997 · N1530M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout, which resulted in a collision with a runway light.
- [NTSB ANC97LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA067.md): Cessna 170B · Dillingham, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1997 · N1828C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor relating to the accident was: the crosswind.
- [NTSB LAX97LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA175.md): Aeronca 7AC-EC · Truckee, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1997 · N1277E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing and go-around. The gusty/crosswind condition and proximity of obstructions (runway sign and rocks) were related factors.
- [NTSB LAX97LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA174.md): Burkhart Grob 103A · Peoria, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1997 · N931BG · Substantial damage
  > failure of the student pilot to maintain proper runway alignment and wing tip clearance from high vegetation beside the runway during landing, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. High vegetation on the runway shoulder was a…
- [NTSB ATL97LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA070.md): Eugene Clements Pulsar · Indianola, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1997 · N1710E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to correctly recover from a bounced landing leading to the collapse of the nose gear. Factors were the pilot's lack of recent flight time and lack of aircraft familiarity.
- [NTSB NYC97LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA082.md): Beech F33A · Mattituck, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1997 · N6733Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB MIA97LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA154.md): Grumman American G-1159 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1997 · N75CC · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the Landing gear nose gear for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB IAD97LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA070.md): Mbb BK-117-A1 · Kane, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1997 · N122LF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to perform a low airspeed vertical descent with a tailwind, which resulted in settling with power.
- [NTSB ANC97LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA064.md): Piper PA-12 · Dillingahm, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1997 · N4076M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were the wind gusts and crosswind.
- [NTSB ANC97LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA063.md): Cessna 170B · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1997 · N3417C · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's inadequate preflight by failing to ensure his seat was properly latched, and his resultant failure (or inability) to recover from the student pilot's bounced landing. A factor associated with the accident was: the student pilot's…

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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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