# 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 FTW92LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA159.md): Bell 47G-2 · Danbury, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1992 · N6746D · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear skid due to internal corrosion. A factor was the soft ground.
- [NTSB FTW92DRD02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DRD02.md): Guzzino, P.A. Rotorway Exec · Iowa, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 14, 1992 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The non helicopter rated pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted precautionary landing. A factor was the pilots total lack of experience in helicopters.
- [NTSB CHI92LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA172.md): Cessna 172 · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1992 · N62538 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper approach to landing. Related factors are the thunderstorm and the excessive airspeed.
- [NTSB ATL92LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA125.md): Cessna 172 · Auburn, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1992 · N97883 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, and his improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB NYC92LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA125.md): Beech 33A · Farmingdale, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1992 · N17818 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in collapsing of the nose gear. A factor in the accident was gusting cross winds.
- [NTSB NYC92LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA112.md): Piper PA-30 · Indian Head, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1992 · N7958Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot improperly compensated for the wind conditions and lost control of the airplane after touchdown which resulted in the airplane departing the runway. An additional cause of the accident was, the delayed remedial action on the part of the flight…
- [NTSB NYC92LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA110.md): James J. Dean Pitts Special S1C · Newburyport, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1992 · N3117 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudging his clearance to brush and small trees during landing rollout.
- [NTSB FTW92GA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92GA160.md): Mcdonnell Douglas 369E · Yukon, OK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 13, 1992 · N684F · Substantial damage
  > The dual student's failure to maintain adequate main rotor RPM and failure to level the helicopter at touchdown. Factors were the manufacturer's training pilot's inadequate supervision and the dual student performing the maneuver.
- [NTSB DEN92LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA058.md): Cessna 185 · Durango, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1992 · N9823X · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of brakes. Factors were: poorly planned approach and excessive landing speed.
- [NTSB CHI92LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA177.md): Piper PA-22 · Breezy Point, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1992 · N9534D · Substantial damage
  > The partial failure of the tail wheel assembly due to a fatigue fracture of an internal spring.
- [NTSB CHI92LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA176.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Indian River, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1992 · N8303Q · Substantial damage
  > An on ground collision with a deer during a landing ground roll.
- [NTSB CHI92LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA173.md): Cessna 172P · Ladysmith, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1992 · N52142 · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to attain a proper touchdown point and the attempted abort of the precautionary landing attempt.
- [NTSB ATL92LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA123.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Winnsboro, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1992 · N2106E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper level off and his improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CHI92LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA171.md): Cessna 172 · Liberty, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1992 · N5533A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-commands failure to maintain aircraft control. Related factors are the pilot's lack of total experience and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB NYC92LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA106.md): Glasair SH-2 · Danbury, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1992 · N155JL · Substantial damage
  > Improper recovery from a bounced landing by the pilot which resulted in a propeller strike which made further flight not possible.
- [NTSB CHI92LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA168.md): Cessna 172M · Hastings, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1992 · N80490 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's misjudgement of the touchdown point which resulted in an undershoot and damage to the elevator. In addition, the pilot-in-command failed to properly inspect the airplane for damage prior to further flight.
- [NTSB CHI92LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA166.md): Cessna 152 · St. Charles, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1992 · N152AJ · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's delay in initiating a go-around and improper recovery from the student's bounced landing. Factor(s) which contributed to the accident was the student pilot overshooting the approach.
- [NTSB ANC92LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA088.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Elephant Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1992 · N101TH · Substantial damage
  > The dual student's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and the instructor's inadequate supervision. A factor was the tailwind.
- [NTSB SEA92LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA123.md): Cessna TR182 · Baker, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1992 · N6138S · Substantial damage
  > The pilots inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. Factors include unfavorable, gusty winds.
- [NTSB SEA92LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA122.md): North American Navion · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1992 · N91132 · Substantial damage
  > The partial failure of the nose gear trunnion. Factors include the pilot's decision to land with the gear in the up position.
- [NTSB NYC92LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA105.md): Cessna 172 · Buffalo, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1992 · N9263H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go around, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and in flight collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot delayed the go around and lack of recent flight expereince.
- [NTSB NYC92LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA104.md): Cessna 172N · Dexter, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1992 · N19801 · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the top torque link bolt on the nose landing gear which resulted in a landing with a flat strut and misaligned wheel.
- [NTSB MIA92LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA132.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Opa Locka, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1992 · N9307P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind condition and failure to maintain runway alignment during the landing roll. A contributing factor was a shifting crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW92LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA154.md): Beech 76 · Sherman, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1992 · N6003V · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilot's delayed remedial action, improper configuration, and inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB LAX92LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA238.md): Cessna 177A · Mariposa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1992 · N3144T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poorly planned approach for landing, his failure to initiate a go-around, his failure to obtain the proper touchdown point, his misjudgment of the touchdown flare, and his improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor in this accident was the…
- [NTSB FTW92LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA153.md): Pokorney Smith Mini DSA-1 · Groom, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1992 · N2MP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of the unsuitable landing area. Factors were the weather condition and the road sign.
- [NTSB ATL92LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA119.md): Champion 8KCAB · Wallace, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1992 · N7921S · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the crosswind landing. A factor was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB NYC92LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA095.md): Beech N35 · Delaware, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1992 · N1252Z · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control in flight due to wake tubulence from a preceding helicopter. A factor related to the accident was the failure of the pilot to recoginize the hazards of his close proximity behind the landing helicopter.
- [NTSB NYC92LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA097.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Hazard, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1992 · CGDNH · Substantial damage
  > The internal failure of the brake's master cylinder. Factors contributing to this accident were; the pilot's improperly planned approach and failure to touch down at the proper point.
- [NTSB LAX92LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA226.md): Cessna 152 · Delano, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1992 · N68342 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student pilot to adequately compensate for gusting cross wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC92LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA084.md): Piper PA-20 · Alexander Creek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1992 · N7475K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing flare/touchdown. A factor relating to the accident was the crosswind weather condition.
- [NTSB ATL92LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA114.md): Hopkins, R. And M. Protech PT-2 · Landrum, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1992 · N523MH · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control during the landing attempt. Factors were the inadequate climb capability of the aircraft and the pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft.
- [NTSB SEA92LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA220.md): Bellanca 7ACA · Rosalia, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1992 · N9159L · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the tailwheel spring bracket. A factor to the accident was: directional control was not maintained.
- [NTSB SEA92LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA111.md): Cessna 152 · Mt. Pleasant, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1992 · N108ES · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain directional control. Factors contributing to the accident were: weather (gusts) and terrain (berm).
- [NTSB BFO92LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA080.md): Piper PA-60-602P · Danbury, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1992 · N94RC · Substantial damage
  > The national transportation safety board determines the probable cause of the accident was the pilot misjudged distance and altitude which resulted in an overrun of the runway.
- [NTSB LAX92LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA221.md): Cessna 182E · Lone Pine, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1992 · N9340X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's encounter with a sudden and strong quartering tailwind after landing on a short dirt runway, and the failure of the pilot to select the other airport runway, which was longer and more aligned with the wind, for the approach and landing.
- [NTSB BFO92LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA078.md): Cessna 150M · Middlesex, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1992 · N8569U · Substantial damage
  > The nose over of the aircraft during landing. A factor contributing to the accident was rough terrain.
- [NTSB LAX92LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA223.md): Aerospatiale TB-20 · Groveland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1992 · N2824F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent placement of the landing gear selector in the up position during the initial portion of the landing rollout.
- [NTSB CHI92DEV02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DEV02.md): Schweitzer Mustang II · Decatur, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 25, 1992 · N91ES · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in initiating a go-around.
- [NTSB BFO92LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA077.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Westhampton Bch, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1992 · N15109 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate landing flare which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control and inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB LAX92LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA215.md): Schweizer G-164B · Live Oak, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1992 · N8412K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and improper use of the brakes.
- [NTSB BFO92LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA082.md): Aerostar AX-9 - S-66A · Southhampton, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1992 · N3604Y · No damage
  > The pilot used an excessive descent rate during landing. Contributing to the accident was an unfavorable wind condition.
- [NTSB SEA92LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA107.md): Donald E. Crocker RV-6 · Vancouver, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1992 · N116DC · Substantial damage
  > An improper recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in an aerodynamics stall.
- [NTSB SEA92LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA106.md): Cessna A185F · Spray, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1992 · N61167 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Factors include soft and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB CHI92LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA157.md): Cessna 150 · South Bend, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1992 · N6349G · Substantial damage
  > Improper aircraft control by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI92LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA156.md): Piper PA-20 · Greenwood, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1992 · N6989K · Substantial damage
  > Excessive application of the brakes during landing roll.
- [NTSB BFO92LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA071.md): Cessna U206E · Turner, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1992 · N9446G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB ANC92LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA086.md): Piper PA-22 · Mcgrath, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1992 · N6840B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, and his inadequate remedial action.
- [NTSB FTW92LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA136.md): Cessna 182Q · Port Sulphur, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1992 · N735SW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot planned the approach with a tailwind and did not attain the proper touchdown point. Factors were the tailwind and the delayed aborted landing.
- [NTSB CHI92LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA159.md): Beech 77 · Moline, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1992 · N18244 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control.

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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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