# 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 BFO92LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA096.md): Beech A35 · Toms River, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1992 · N8851A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CHI92LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA202.md): Cessna 172P · Waukegan, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1992 · N98673 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain airplane directional control. Related factors are the student's lack of total flight experience, and improper aircraft control.
- [NTSB LAX92LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA291.md): Cessna 210 · Truckee, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1992 · N9652T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare.
- [NTSB FTW92LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA175.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Granbury, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1992 · N4046R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare during landing and his improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB SEA92LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA146.md): Cessna 182Q · Melstone, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1992 · N97046 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate in flight planning/decision. Factors to the accident were: unsuitable terrain was selected, rough/uneven terrain and a go around was not performed.
- [NTSB CHI92LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA203.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Harvard, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1992 · N8056P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to understand wind information as presented by the windsock, selecting the wrong runway for landing, and delaying the aborted landing.
- [NTSB SEA92LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA145.md): Avian Balloon Magnum IX · Driggs, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1992 · N1613B · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's failure to insure adequate clearance. Factors contributing to the accident were: weather condition (downdraft) and object (transmission wires).
- [NTSB LAX92LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA282.md): Stinson 108-3 · Montague, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1992 · N592C · Substantial damage
  > The disintegration of the left wheel during the landing roll out and the resultant inability of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft. A factor in the accident was the soft nature of the terrain encountered by the aircraft after leaving…
- [NTSB BFO92LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA086.md): Cessna 180 · Sanford, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1992 · N1607C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions.
- [NTSB SEA92LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA144.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1992 · N36031 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during landing, resulting in a ground loop and aircraft impact with terrain. A factor relating to the accident was the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB MIA92LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA145.md): Raven S-60A · Dover, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1992 · N4037Q · Minor damage
  > The pilot in commands choice of landing area near electrical lines and his failure to exit the balloon and seek safety when it was determined the deflating bag was going to make contact with power lines resulting in his receiving electrocution injuries.
- [NTSB DEN92LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA071.md): Cessna 170 · Franktown, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1992 · N3419C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged initiation of the go-around following a balked landing. A factor was: high density altitude.
- [NTSB DEN92LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA068.md): Cessna 172P · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1992 · N128FR · Substantial damage
  > Failure by the pilot to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB CHI92LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA200.md): Cessna 140A · Grain Valley, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1992 · N9664A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive application of wheel brakes after touchdown.
- [NTSB CHI92LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA199.md): Cessna 172N · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1992 · N734VF · Substantial damage
  > The improper use of the aircraft brake system by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB LAX92LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA287.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1992 · N91886 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student to extend the landing gear prior to landing and the failure of the flight instructor to properly supervise the conduct of the flight.
- [NTSB LAX92LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA286.md): Cessna 172G · Tonopah, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1992 · N4417L · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to adequately identify and compensate for the existing tailwind conditions, and, his failure to initiate a go around when he became aware of being high with a fast ground speed.
- [NTSB LAX92LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA277.md): O'Donnell Lancair 235 · Winnemucca, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1992 · N120FR · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll.
- [NTSB DEN92LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA069.md): Raven S-60A · Pecos, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1992 · N4211V · No damage
  > An encounter with high winds.
- [NTSB BFO92LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA084.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Moneta, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1992 · N9218T · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. Factors related to the accident were: the student's improper recovery from a bounced landing and proximity of the tree.
- [NTSB ANC92LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA099.md): Cessna 185F · Ekuk, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1992 · N4874Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor was the hidden obstruction on the surface of the landing area.
- [NTSB LAX92LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA269.md): Cessna 180 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1992 · N2362C · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left main gear inner tube due to dry rot, and, the inadequate maintenance and preflight inspections conducted on the aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX92LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA268.md): Cessna 172 · Lake Havasu, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1992 · N6496E · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to adequately compensate for the existing wind conditions and to maintain directional control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB FTW92LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA172.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Wichita Falls, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1992 · N5889V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB FTW92LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA171.md): Cessna R172K · Eufaula, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1992 · N7319K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. The turbulent winds near the end of the runway were a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB NYC92LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA135.md): Piper J3 · Waynesville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1992 · N92483 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane on the ground due to his lack of experience in type of aircraft. This resulted in an unsuccessful aborted takeoff, the airplane veering off the runway and nosing over. A factor in this accident was the…
- [NTSB NYC92LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA131.md): Pitts S1S · Hornell, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1992 · N8025 · Substantial damage
  > The misjudged landing by the pilot and his subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB CHI92LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA191.md): Cessna 152 · East Tawas, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1992 · N714WT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the wind conditions and failure to properly flare the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB DEN92LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA070.md): Cessna 152 · Mckinney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1992 · N47354 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot misjudged his landing and landed short of the runway. A factor was: lack of total experience on the part of the student pilot.
- [NTSB CHI92LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA193.md): Bell 47-2A-1 · Dubuque, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1992 · N73952 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain both directional control of the helicopter and clearance from the truck.
- [NTSB ATL92LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA134.md): Cessna 172H · Huntsville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1992 · N8198L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions at the airstrip, and the excessive airspeed on final approach. A factor was the prevailing tailwind at the airstrip.
- [NTSB NYC92LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA130.md): Cessna 152 · Durhamville, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1992 · N69005 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in collapsing of the nose gear. Factor related to the accident was the pilot misjudged the flare/touchdown.
- [NTSB LAX92LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA265.md): Cessna 172N · Hayward, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1992 · N9447E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's misjudging the landing flare, the cfi's delayed remedial action and his failure to adequately supervise the conduct of the flight.
- [NTSB NYC92LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA128.md): Fairchild SA-227AC · Boston, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1992 · N2691W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of airplane control during a crosswind landing resulting in a hard bounced landing and a collision with the runway.
- [NTSB CHI92LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA189.md): Champion 7GCBC · Oxford, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1992 · N1652G · Substantial damage
  > Was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's lack of experience in tail wheel airplanes and the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB MIA92IA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92IA141.md): CASA 212 · Mayaguez, PR · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1992 · N428CA · No damage
  > Failure of the nosegear assembly steering actuator due to play at the lower trunnion, which caused a vibration, failure of the steering actuator, subsequent on ground loss of control, and on-ground collision with a sign during landing rollout.
- [NTSB LAX92LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA261.md): Cessna 140 · Newhall, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1992 · N76962 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor judgment and his overconfidence in his ability to fly his airplane.
- [NTSB SEA92LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA133.md): Mooney M20C · Blakely Island, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1992 · N5794Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's not maintaining the proper rate of descent and not maintaining directional control, and separation of the nose gear strut and overload of the right main gear strut. Factors contributing to the accident were: weather conditions: tailwind…
- [NTSB LAX92LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA259.md): Grumman G-164B · Robbins, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1992 · N48658 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate wing tip clearance between the aircraft and a dirt bank paralleling the airstrip.
- [NTSB ANC92LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA096.md): Cessna 185 · Sole Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1992 · N1589F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. Factor was the unfavorable wind.
- [NTSB LAX92LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA253.md): Piper PA-60-700P · Coalinga, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1992 · N626NP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and misjudging the aircraft's distance from the runway. Contributing to this accident was the crosswind condition and the nose and main landing gear collapsing due to overload.
- [NTSB FTW92LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA173.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Bryan, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1992 · N24611 · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor's misjudging the runway remaining for the aborted landing. Factors were the student pilot's misjudging the touchdown point and inadequate supervision of the approach by the CFI.
- [NTSB ANC92LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA093.md): Cessna 185F · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1992 · N125KT · Substantial damage
  > Failure to maintain directional control. Factors include tailwheel vibration/shimmy, and an inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB SEA92LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA115.md): Cessna 182Q · Mccall, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1992 · N95710 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poorly planned approach which resulted in a long landing and overrun of the runway.
- [NTSB CHI92LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA181.md): North American NA-265-50 · Cedar Rapids, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1992 · N50CR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's selection of the wrong runway for landing. A factor was the tailwind.
- [NTSB LAX92LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA250.md): Beech A-23 · Willows, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1992 · N1482L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poorly planned approach. Contributing to this accident was the pilot misjudged the flare altitude and failed to maintain the proper airspeed.
- [NTSB LAX92LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA249.md): Piper PA-28-161 · El Monte, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1992 · N9279Y · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and improper use of the brakes.
- [NTSB NYC92LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA115.md): Cessna 140 · Wauseon, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1992 · N76009 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot improperly used the brakes, resulting in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB LAX92LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA245.md): Enstrom F28A · Hanford, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1992 · N159Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM during the takeoff. Contributing factors were: the pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft and unfavorable winds that existed at the time of takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW92LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA161.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Walnut Ridge, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1992 · N3711P · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent ground loop. A factor was the pilots total lack of experience in type airplane.

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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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