# 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 SEA96LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA098.md): Consolidated-Vultee BT-13A · Brookings, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1996 · N56642 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgment of distance/speed during the approach to landing, his failure to attain a proper touchdown point for landing, and his failure to perform a go-around, while there was sufficient runway and airspeed remaining. The tailwind was a related…
- [NTSB SEA96LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA097.md): Powers Bede BD-4 · Pacific City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1996 · N239CP · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the landing flare, and his failure to maintain runway alignment, which resulted in an encounter with tall grass beside the intended landing area. Factors relating to the accident were: the…
- [NTSB NYC96LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA120.md): Cessna 150L · Matawan, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1996 · N10439 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. The gusty wind condtion was a related factor.
- [NTSB NYC96LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA114.md): Waco UPF-7 · East Canton, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1996 · N32091 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent collision with obstacles. The gusty crosswind condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX96LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA218.md): Schweizer 1-24 · Tehachapi, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1996 · N91888 · Substantial damage
  > the glider pilot's decision to land on the grass covered infield instead of the alternate runway, and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper use of the spoilers and brakes.
- [NTSB LAX96FA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA206.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-11 · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 25, 1996 · HL737 · Substantial damage
  > the crew's failure to maintain the proper approach airspeed and rate of descent. Contributing to the accident was the crew's failure to follow the checklist and inadequate supervision by the pilot-in-command.
- [NTSB LAX96LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA211.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Fallbrook, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1996 · N23MB · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to attain the proper touchdown point on the runway, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors relating to the accident were: the excessive airspeed on final approach, and the short and wet condition of the…
- [NTSB LAX96LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA210.md): Rotorway Exec 9 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1996 · N89678 · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to a failed piston and piston ring in a critical phase of flight.
- [NTSB NYC96LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA112.md): Aeronca 7EC · New Castle, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1996 · N1536E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground swerve and an encounter with high grass and a ditch off the side of the runway.
- [NTSB SEA96LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA096.md): Tilbert Baby Great Lakes · Stevensville, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1996 · N94AT · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during the landing roll, which resulted in loss of directional control and an inadvertent ground swerve. Factors relating to the accident were: the adverse wind conditions (crosswind and gusts),…
- [NTSB NYC96LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA110.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Monticello, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1996 · N38890 · Destroyed
  > the student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and her delay in aborting the landing. The gusty crosswind condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB ANC96TA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96TA075.md): Cessna A-185-F · Juneau, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 20, 1996 · N56581 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. A factor associated with the accident was the crosswind.
- [NTSB SEA96LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA095.md): Stinson 108-2 · Cut Bank, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1996 · N9808K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control and an inadvertent ground swerve. Factors relating to the accident were: the unfavorable wind conditions (crosswind and…
- [NTSB LAX96LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA201.md): Boeing-Brown E75NL · Columbia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1996 · N5862V · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB IAD96LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA093.md): Cessna 177RG · Westminster, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1996 · N35082 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing. A factor in this accident was the CFI-rated pilot/passenger's inattention.
- [NTSB FTW96LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA223.md): Cessna 170A · Wharton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1996 · N9131A · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve.
- [NTSB CHI96LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA161.md): Piper PA-22 · Maryville, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1996 · N8943D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of an unsuitable area to taxi off the narrow runway in order to turn around. The proximity of the ditch was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI96LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA166.md): Cessna 150 · Mcgregor, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1996 · N3750V · Substantial damage
  > the nose gear collapsed when it hit a soft spot in the runway.
- [NTSB LAX96LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA202.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Kernville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1996 · N21312 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the downdraft condition and subsequent failure to maintain a proper rate of descent.
- [NTSB CHI96TA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96TA160.md): Cessna 182 · Jacksonville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 17, 1996 · N661SP · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper compensation for the crosswind condition. A factor in the accident was the crosswind conditions which existed.
- [NTSB CHI96LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA162.md): Swearingen SA226TC · Fargo, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1996 · N229AM · Substantial damage
  > the flight crew did not comply with the gear down and lock checklist. The factors were a jammed nose gear and inattentive preflight planning/preparations by the pilot-in-command.
- [NTSB FTW96LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA217.md): Cessna 182J · Jacksonville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1996 · N3160F · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. A factor was the gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB FTW96LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA214.md): Maule M-5-235C · Akron, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1996 · N9194E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB IAD96LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA078.md): Cessna 152 · Roanoke, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1996 · N67557 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain adequate control of the aircraft during the touch and go landing. Related factors were the crosswind condition and the student pilot's lack of experience.
- [NTSB FTW96LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA213.md): Luscombe 11A · Calhan, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1996 · N1690B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor was a gusting cross-wind.
- [NTSB FTW96LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA212.md): Balloon Works Firefly 8B-15 · Ft. Lupton, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1996 · N2577G · No damage
  > the pasenger's failure to follow the instructions given by the pilot during a briefing.
- [NTSB IAD96LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA084.md): Cessna 172M · Findlay, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1996 · N73664 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's misjudged flare during landing.
- [NTSB CHI96LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA159.md): Cessna 140 · Brooklyn, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1996 · N89207 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of brakes during the landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, and the soft runway condition.
- [NTSB MIA96LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA156.md): Marcellus Star Fire · Umatilla, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1996 · N2498 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of brakes on landing roll out resulting in a nose over.
- [NTSB IAD96LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA075.md): Cessna 185 · Providence, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1996 · N58LE · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Related factors are the crosswind weather condition, the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and the intermittent binding of the left brake.
- [NTSB SEA96LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA092.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Bend, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1996 · N2606Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions during the landing. Factors contributing to the accident were a crosswind and gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC96LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA103.md): Piper PA-18 · Marshfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1996 · N2528S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a loss of control, on-ground collision with terrain, and the aircraft nosing over. The sudden windshift was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW96LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA211.md): Boeing E75 · Taos, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1996 · N4787V · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the dust devil.
- [NTSB FTW96IA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96IA210.md): Boeing 737-300 · Dallas, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 11, 1996 · N315SW · Minor damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control and runway alignment, during the landing roll out. Factors relating to the incident were: darkness, the adverse weather condition, the wet runway, and reduced visibility due to the inadvertent encounter…
- [NTSB FTW96FA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA208.md): Jerrell RV-4 · Englewood, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 11, 1996 · N44AZ · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot of the RV-4, N44AZ, to comply with an ATC clearance by landing on the wrong runway, and the failure of the pilot of the SU-29, N55SU, to maintain an adequate visual lookout. Factors in the accident were: the failure of the air traffic…
- [NTSB NYC96LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA108.md): Piper J3C-65 · Kittanning, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1996 · N22946 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate inflight planning/decision and improper fuel management, which resulted in a precautionary landing on unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB IAD96FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96FA074.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Sunapee, NH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 9, 1996 · N5040L · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors in this accident were: the pilot's lack of currency in type and model airplane, and not following the requirement for the pilot to have a flight instructor onboard during water landings.
- [NTSB CHI96LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA155.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Lafayette, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1996 · N9816C · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's inadequate supervision and the dual student's failure to extend the landing gear. Factors were the distraction of the flight instructor and the student's failure to use checklist procedures.
- [NTSB FTW96LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA203.md): Cessna 172K · Leadville, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1996 · N79212 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the wind conditions and to maintain directional control. Factors were: the gusting cross wind and the pilot's lack of total experience in make and model of aircraft.
- [NTSB ATL96LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA086.md): Cessna 172 · Winston-Salem, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1996 · N97277 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the elevator in response to a bounced landing.
- [NTSB NYC96LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA099.md): Elves Rotorway Exec 90 · Somerset, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 1996 · N162AK · Substantial damage
  > the kit manufacturer's inadequate design of a throttle bushing, which resulted in insufficient clearance after the bushing became heated, restricted throttle movement, lack of engine response, hard landing, gear (skid) collapse, and rollover.
- [NTSB SEA96LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA088.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Harper, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1996 · N3568D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain (landing area) for a precautionary landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot became ill during the flight.
- [NTSB LAX96LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA209.md): Cessna 172 · Marana, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1996 · N8811B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB LAX96LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA188.md): Cessna 180 · Lake Havasu Cty, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1996 · N4691B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control. The wind was a factor.
- [NTSB ANC96LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA066.md): Swearingen SW-4 · St George, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1996 · N670PA · Substantial damage
  > failure of the captain to maintain proper altitude and wingtip clearance, while aligning the airplane with the runway before landing. His delay in aligning the aircraft with the runway was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA96LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA087.md): Nanchang CJ-6A · Molalla, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1996 · N62160 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to adequately plan the approach, and his misjudgment of distance and speed during the landing. The wet runway was a related factor.
- [NTSB IAD96LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA070.md): Bellanca BL17-31ATC · Wauseon, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1996 · N2CW · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft which resulted in an inadvertent stall while on short final approach to land.
- [NTSB CHI96LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA153.md): Piper PA-38 · Layfayette, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1996 · N2364N · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ANC96LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA068.md): Cessna 185 · Kodiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1996 · N70039 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were the soft terrain at the landing site, and a crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW96LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA197.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Peyton, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1996 · N175WW · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the right main tire due to valve stem separation.

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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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