# 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 FTW95LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA279.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Wellington, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1995 · N57669 · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of the left main landing gear (spring strut), due to the improper maintenance (grinding) by unknown maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB CHI95LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA210.md): Beech 76 · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1995 · N60078 · Substantial damage
  > the dual student's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, and the CFI's inadequate supervision of the flight. A factor associated with the accident was the gusty crosswind condition.
- [NTSB SEA95LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA140.md): Cessna 182R · Copalis Beach, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1995 · N4836E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area.
- [NTSB FTW95LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA269.md): Cessna 180E · Springdale, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1995 · N8676X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for the crosswind conditions. Factors were the crosswind, and the pilot's improper weather evaluation.
- [NTSB CHI95LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA216.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1995 · N9144T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing and his inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor in the accident was the gusty crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC95LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA098.md): Piper PA-18-160 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1995 · N3774Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, during an off-airport landing on rough/uneven terrain, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. The terrain condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB ANC95LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA096.md): Piper PA-20 · Homer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1995 · N6946K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper (excessive) use of the brakes after the airplane crested the landing site's crown and started downhill.
- [NTSB LAX95IA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95IA246.md): Boeing 727-257 · Las Vegas, NV · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1995 · N712RC · Minor damage
  > A shear failure of the right main landing gear outer cylinder trunnion due to fatigue and stress corrosion, and the operator's inadequate and improper overhaul procedures.
- [NTSB FTW95LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA268.md): Cessna 152 · Farmington, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1995 · N757VK · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the landing, which resulted in her failure to maintain proper runway alignment. The gusty crosswind was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW95LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA267.md): Thunder and Colt AX7-77 · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1995 · N5402V · No damage
  > The pilot's improper planning for the high wind landing. Factors were the unfavorable winds and the tree stump.
- [NTSB ANC95LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA094.md): Beech 36 · Chitina, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1995 · N8067U · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent stall while on approach. The pilot-in-command's inadequate remedial action was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA95LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA144.md): Champion 7GCBC · Moses Lake, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1995 · N1887G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing and go around. The crosswind and gusty wind conditions were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB MIA95LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA173.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Belzoni, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1995 · N91955 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the pilot. The gusty crosswind was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX95LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA237.md): Aerostar S-77A · Davis, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1995 · N6317U · Minor damage
  > the pilot's misjudgement of the balloon's excessive rate-of-descent in a high wind landing and her inadequate remedial action to correct the condition.
- [NTSB CHI95LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA209.md): Cessna 182S · New Haven, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1995 · N2423Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper raising of the flaps during the aborted landing. Factors associated with this accident were the pilot selecting the wrong runway, not attaining the appropriate touchdown point on the runway, and delay in aborting the landing.
- [NTSB ATL95LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA126.md): Cessna A188B · Decatur, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1995 · N6296G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for a precautionary landing. Which resulted in the collapse of the main landing gear. The undetermined aircraft problem and rough/uneven terrain were related factors.
- [NTSB CHI95LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA207.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Linton, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1995 · N6917W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudging distance and altitude. The pilot's lack of total experience in type of operation was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX95LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA241.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Thermal, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1995 · N7658W · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while executing a touch-and-go.
- [NTSB FTW95LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA265.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Denton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1995 · N1394T · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate supervision by the flight instructor (CFI), and the resultant loss of directional control. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of brake controls for the right seat occupant.
- [NTSB ANC95LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA088.md): Maule M-5-235 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1995 · N9104E · Substantial damage
  > The excessive airspeed maintained by the pilot during the approach and landing, and the pilot's failure to abort the landing, while there was still sufficient runway remaining. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's lack of experience in the type…
- [NTSB ANC95LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA087.md): Cessna 185 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1995 · N9667Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow procedures and directives to not extend the landing gear during a water landing due to habit interference.
- [NTSB LAX95LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA227.md): Cessna 150M · Turlock, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1995 · N63264 · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the student pilot to: 1) maintain the proper approach speed; 2) attain the proper touchdown point; and 3) her delayed decision to execute a go-around.
- [NTSB MIA95LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA164.md): Cessna 152 · New Port Richey, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1995 · N69140 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot landed on the wrong runway. The tailwind contributed to the loss of directional control.
- [NTSB ANC95LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA085.md): Cessna 172 · Delta Junction, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1995 · N4804E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in dragging the right wing and shearing off the nose gear.
- [NTSB SEA95LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA133.md): Cessna 152 · Saratoga, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1995 · N5460B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper handling of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB LAX95LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA223.md): Cessna 182P · Susanville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1995 · N9148M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll.
- [NTSB LAX95LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA230.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Avalon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1995 · N56484 · Substantial damage
  > complete brake failure due to improper replacement and service of the brakes by company maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB CHI95LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA201.md): Beech V35B · Cameron, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1995 · N84FB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged the flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CHI95LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA199.md): Cessna 310L · Crawfordsville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1995 · N3298X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during final approach to landing. A factor in the accident was the pilot's delayed action of aborting the landing.
- [NTSB ANC95LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA081.md): Cessna 172 · Gustavus, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1995 · N84468 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor relating to the accident was: the diminished nosewheel steering capability due to an overinflated nosewheel strut.
- [NTSB SEA95LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA124.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Renton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1995 · N709JV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged the flare.
- [NTSB MIA95LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA153.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Opa-Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1995 · N530JB · Substantial damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to comply with manufacturer inspection procedures for hydraulic lines resulting in the failure of the right main gear door line and loss of all hydraulic fluid.
- [NTSB LAX95LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA220.md): Cessna 310 · Henderson, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1995 · N5302A · Substantial damage
  > a brake system malfunction for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA95LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA123.md): Piper PA-18A · Laurel, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1995 · N1252C · Substantial damage
  > The selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor to the accident was tall vegetation.
- [NTSB SEA95LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA121.md): Boeing A75N1 · Helena, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1995 · N1967M · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW95LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA250.md): Cessna 172N · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1995 · N6542F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain runway alignment. Factors were the pilot's failure to perform a go-around and his lack of total experience in the make and model of airplane.
- [NTSB CHI95LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA192.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Peru, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1995 · N21873 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing. A factor in the accident was the runway light.
- [NTSB SEA95LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA122.md): Cessna 177B · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1995 · N19806 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate remedial action when he encountered porpoising after landing on the nosewheel.
- [NTSB ANC95LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA076.md): Cessna 170B · Gulkana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1995 · N4512C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB FTW95LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA240.md): Ayres S2R-T34 · Iowa, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1995 · N627LL · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right brake due to the hydraulic fluid leaking. Factors were proper alignment not possible and the close proximity of the ditch.
- [NTSB ATL95LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA113.md): Cessna 172 · Brownsville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1995 · N54484 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision to land on the wet, sod runway, and his failure to use all of the available runway for landing.
- [NTSB CHI95LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA179.md): Cessna T210M · Downers Grove, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1995 · N112YM · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and his subsequent failure to execute a go-around.
- [NTSB LAX95LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA208.md): Cessna 172N · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1995 · N73927 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. His misjudgment of the height above the runway during flare was a factor.
- [NTSB FTW95LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA235.md): Robinson R-22 · Weatherford, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1995 · N9074Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control during landing resulting in the tail rotor blades striking the ground and separating, and the subsequent loss of directional (anti-torque) control. A factor was the uphill terrain.
- [NTSB ANC95LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA069.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Tyonek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1995 · N9622V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site. A factor associated with the accident is the rough and uneven sandbar.
- [NTSB LAX95LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA205.md): Cessna T210M · Coalinga, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1995 · N6048N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate bounced landing recovery technique.
- [NTSB FTW95LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA236.md): Luscombe 8A · Farmington, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1995 · N1143B · Substantial damage
  > Failure by the pilot to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB ANC95LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA110.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · King Salmon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1995 · N67112 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during the landing approach, and his failure to maintain altitude/clearance from trees. A factor relating to the accident was: the gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB MIA95LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA147.md): Cessna 172P · St. Petersbug, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1995 · N129EP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's/CFI improper supervision of the dual student on landing rollout. This resulted in an on ground loss of control (directional control not maintained), and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB MIA95LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA146.md): Cessna 150G · Archer, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1995 · N3888J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare/touchdown resulting in a hard/bounced landing, and subsequent nose over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced 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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