# 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 CHI95LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA131.md): Piper PA-22-20-108 · Kankakee, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1995 · N4917Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CHI95FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA114.md): Maule M-5-235C · Rush City, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1995 · N56349 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's poor judgment in attempting to land in the existing wind conditions. His lack of experience was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX95LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA152.md): American Champion 8KCAB · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1995 · N111LS · Substantial damage
  > the failure and collapse of the left main landing gear due to a defective and improper weld by the manufacturer.
- [NTSB BFO95LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA040.md): Aeronca 7AC · Lakewood, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1995 · N85713 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions which resulted in an overrun. A factor is the sudden windshift.
- [NTSB SEA95LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA073.md): Fleet 7 · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1995 · N432K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper use of the brakes. A factor was the failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout.
- [NTSB FTW95LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA152.md): Cessna 195A · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1995 · N1048D · Substantial damage
  > A partial failure of the airplane brake system (left brake). A factor was the right quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB BFO95LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA047.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Bridgeton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1995 · N99248 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. A factor in the accident was the suddenly changing wind condition.
- [NTSB MIA95LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA095.md): Piper PA-28R · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1995 · N38606 · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate annual inspection by a mechanic that failed to detect corrosion that eventually failed the engine mounts and allowed the engine and nosegear to deflect to the side during landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC95LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA040.md): Cessna 206G · Chevak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1995 · N756TA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare and failure to maintain adequate airspeed to avoid stalling the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX95LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA147.md): Robinson R-22B · Byron, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1995 · N8320A · Substantial damage
  > the unsuitable terrain selected by the pilots.
- [NTSB BFO95LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA038.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Ocean City, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1995 · N6131W · Substantial damage
  > the private pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during the landing/aborted landing sequence. Related factors are the unfavorable wind conditions and high obstructions.
- [NTSB BFO95LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA036.md): Cessna 152 · Oakland, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1995 · N757JQ · Destroyed
  > the student pilot's abrupt remedial action during the aborted landing attempt. Related factors are the student pilot's lack of total experience, inadequate airspeed and the low altitude.
- [NTSB SEA95LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA071.md): Cessna 172D · Lake Oswego, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1995 · N6600T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper touchdown on the surface of the water.
- [NTSB NYC95LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA081.md): Cessna 172 · Mitchellville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1995 · N66010 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the instructor's inadequate supervision. Related factors: high winds, and a crosswind.
- [NTSB LAX95LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA143.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Torrance, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1995 · N23680 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper compensation for the existing wind conditions.
- [NTSB MIA95LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA112.md): Piper PA-34 · Boynton Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1995 · N4546L · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to obtain the proper touchdown point and his failure to flare properly.
- [NTSB MIA95LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA092.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Opa Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1995 · N2923B · Substantial damage
  > Collapse of the tailwheel gear assembly, due to improper installation of a nut by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB MIA95LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA091.md): Cessna 182Q · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1995 · N759LH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper landing touchdown and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ATL95LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA068.md): Piper PA-60 · Linden, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1995 · N163GA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point resulting in the aircraft overrunning the runway. Gusty weather conditions and the wet runway were also contributing factors.
- [NTSB LAX95LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA140.md): Cessna 182RG · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1995 · N9968C · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to extend the landing gear prior to landing. The failure of the pilot to use a before landing checklist was a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB BFO95LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA035.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Middle River, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1995 · N79TH · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in the nosegear collapsing. The pilot's improper landing flare was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB ATL95LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA067.md): Wente Kitfox III · Moncks Corner, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1995 · N803BW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of the wrong runway relative to the wind conditions and his failure to maintain alignment with the runway during the balked landing.
- [NTSB MIA95LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA096.md): Cessna 150K · Hattiesburg, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1995 · N6055G · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to perform a recovery from a bounced landing, resulting in a hard landing and subsequent collapsing of the nose gear.
- [NTSB BFO95LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA034.md): Cessna 182K · Gretna, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1995 · N2439Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ANC95LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA035.md): Cessna 150M · Glennallen, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1995 · N88808 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Factors in the accident were a soft, snow covered runway, and the pilot's lack of total aeronautical experience.
- [NTSB LAX95LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA137.md): de Havilland DHC-6-200 · Honolulu, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1995 · N37ST · Destroyed
  > Intentional ditching due to the flightcrew's failure to properly manage the fuel system, and operation of the airplane in an excessively overweight condition.
- [NTSB LAX95LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA136.md): Hughes 269A · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1995 · N8873F · Destroyed
  > the operation of the helicopter with improper adjustment of the landing gear and main rotor dampers due to the inadequate maintenance inspection of the helicopter by maintenance personnel and an inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI95LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA108.md): Cessna 172 · Alma, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1995 · N65490 · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's inadequate remedial action during the approach to landing/landing roll. Related factors are the flight instructor's inadequate supervision, the dual student's wrong runway selection, the tailwind, and the dual student's failure to…
- [NTSB CHI95LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA103.md): Cessna 172H · Atkinson, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1995 · N8078L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the gusty crosswind. The wind was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA95LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA067.md): Cessna 140 · Ogden, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1995 · N3605V · Substantial damage
  > Directional control was not maintained. Factors to the accident were a lack of total experience in type of aircraft and crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI95LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA109.md): Beech 58 · Grand Rapids, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1995 · N930DP · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the landing gear bushing for the actuator worm gear which resulted in both the normal and emergency gear extension systems being inoperative.
- [NTSB CHI95LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA101.md): Cessna 150 · Ann Arbor, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1995 · N63671 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the aborted landing. Factors associated with the accident were the airport sign and the night lighting conditions.
- [NTSB FTW95LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA138.md): Cessna 340 · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1995 · N5432M · Substantial damage
  > Worn landing gear assembly due to inadequate maintenance by maintenance personnel and delayed maintenance by operators.
- [NTSB LAX95LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA131.md): Cessna 150E · Visalia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1995 · N6277T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudged landing flare and his improper bounced landing recovery technique.
- [NTSB SEA95LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA065.md): Robinson R-22 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1995 · N721HH · Substantial damage
  > The dual student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the helicopter during the practice hover autorotation to landing, and the flight instructor's failure to adequately supervise the dual student during the landing. Contributing to the accident…
- [NTSB FTW95LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA136.md): Cessna 152 · New Roads, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1995 · N89359 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper bounced landing recovery technique. Factors were his failure to execute a go-around, his improper landing flare, and the other pilot's premature taxiing onto the runway for takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW95LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA135.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Hobart, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1995 · N8514W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. A factor was the gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB FTW95LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA133.md): Cessna 337C · Porter, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1995 · N2621S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear. Factors were his failure to use a checklist and his diverted attention.
- [NTSB SEA95LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA068.md): Bell 230 · Portland, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1995 · N230LF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain clearance from the perimeter fence while landing. A factor was the heliport perimeter fence.
- [NTSB MIA95LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA081.md): Cessna R182 · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1995 · N47U · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot-in-command to insure the landing gear was extended before landing.
- [NTSB SEA95LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA059.md): Israel Aircraft Industries 1124A · Gillette, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1995 · N311BR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to retract the spoilers and the consequent high sink rate on an unstabilized final approach. Factors contributing to the accident were: icing conditions, both pilots diverted attention, inadequate flight crew coordination, and…
- [NTSB NYC95IA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95IA065.md): Fokker F28-4000 · Huntington, WV · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1995 · N479AU · Minor damage
  > The fatigue fracture of the left main landing gear upper torque link.
- [NTSB FTW95LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA132.md): Schmanski Kitfox III · Greeley, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1995 · N951BW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor was a sudden wind shift.
- [NTSB ANC95LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA032.md): Cessna 185F · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1995 · N6166N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent activation of the right brake pedal during the landing roll.
- [NTSB LAX95LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA124.md): Cessna 172 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1995 · N7369F · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB FTW95IA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95IA126.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD11 · Dallas-Ft Worth, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1995 · N1763 · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > The local controller's task overload, which led him to forget to issue appropriate traffic advisories and to lose his awareness of the traffic situation, and the failure of the controller's supervisor to recognize that the controller had reached or exceeded…
- [NTSB FTW95IA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95IA124.md): Fairchild SA227-AC · Austin, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1995 · N369AE · No damage
  > The failure of the misrouted rudder control cable due to improper installation during scheduled replacement to comply with an airworthiness directive.
- [NTSB LAX95LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA122.md): Bellanca 7ECA · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 1995 · N53893 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the conventional gear aircraft during an aborted landing attempt. Factors in the accident were the student's high and fast approach and his failure to achieve the proper touchdown point.
- [NTSB SEA95LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA057.md): North American AT-6G · Salem, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1995 · N4269E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB FTW95LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA123.md): Cessna 180J · El Paso, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1995 · N9900N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.

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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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