# 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 CHI92LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA151.md): Cessna 172M · Climax Springs, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1992 · N80255 · Substantial damage
  > Delay in aborting the landing by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB BFO92FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA069.md): Cessna 172P · Princeton, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 19, 1992 · N55110 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance over an obstacle. Contributing factors were a tailwind, dark night, and premature raising of the flaps.
- [NTSB CHI92LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA153.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Osage City, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1992 · N15619 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors in the accident were the rough/uneven runway surface and the inadequate maintenance of the runway surface.
- [NTSB MIA92LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA124.md): Cessna 172-P · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1992 · N133ER · Substantial damage
  > The delayed remedial action by the pilot-in-command (CFI) to the student's pushing the control yoke forward on short final approach.
- [NTSB MIA92LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA123.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1992 · N4026Q · Substantial damage
  > Delay by the CFI to take remedial action. Contributing to the accident was the students premature flare.
- [NTSB BFO92LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA065.md): North American Navion · Sabina, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1992 · N8524H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind which resulted in a loss of directional control. Contributing to the accident was wind gusts.
- [NTSB CHI92LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA150.md): Beech C23 · Saginaw, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1992 · N6167Z · Substantial damage
  > The first pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor in the accident was the first pilot's lack of experience in the aircraft type.
- [NTSB BFO92LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA066.md): Cessna 172 · Caldwell, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1992 · N54860 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper IFR operation. Contributing was the pilot's lack of recent instrument flight time.
- [NTSB FTW92LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA137.md): Grumman G-164A · Kinder, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1992 · N8629H · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left brake which led to a loss of directional control. A factor was the rough terrain immediately adjacent to the runway.
- [NTSB FTW92LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA135.md): Cessna 150M · Stilwell, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1992 · N704CJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently pushed the nose down during the flare/landing. A factor was the pilot misjudged the flare/landing.
- [NTSB CHI92LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA152.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Springfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1992 · N9270J · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot in command to maintain control of the airplane during a downwind landing.
- [NTSB SEA92LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA099.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Kalispell, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1992 · CGEAF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the go-around.
- [NTSB ANC92LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA074.md): Cessna 170B · Old Minto, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1992 · N1805C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain. A factor relating to the accident was the ditch in the landing area.
- [NTSB FTW92LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA131.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Taft, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1992 · N1518V · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot of the other airplane delayed compensation for turbulence. A factor was the turbulence.
- [NTSB CHI92LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA149.md): Cessna 150 · Olathe, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1992 · N1668Q · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and the instructor's inadequate remedial action(s).
- [NTSB BFO92LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA063.md): Cessna 182M · Vandalia, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1992 · N71879 · Substantial damage
  > Control interference by a passenger during touchdown.
- [NTSB DEN92LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA051.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Longmont, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1992 · N53853 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of directional control during landing roll by the pilot under instruction. A factor was: inadequate supervision by the certified flight instructor.
- [NTSB BFO92LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA059.md): Piper PA-12 · Easton, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1992 · N98951 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB ANC92LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA073.md): Cessna C-150K · Beluga, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1992 · N6202G · Substantial damage
  > The improper inflt decision by the pilot to land on a remote, private, snow covered airstrip. A factor relating to the accident was the soft, wet snow on the strip.
- [NTSB FTW92LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA128.md): Forney F-1 · Mason, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1992 · N3009G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in proceeding to a suitable alternate when his fuel state became questionable and his subsequent loss of control during the off airport precautionary landing. A factor was the gusty wind conditions on landing.
- [NTSB CHI92LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA147.md): Cessna 150 · Greenbay, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1992 · N50610 · Substantial damage
  > A fractured rod end bolt which resulted in an unsteerable nosewheel.
- [NTSB SEA92LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA093.md): Aviat A-1 · Arco, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1992 · N200HU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions resulting in failure to maintain directional control. Factors contributing to the accident were: crosswinds and gusts.
- [NTSB ANC92LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA072.md): Cessna C-180J · Seldovia, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1992 · N7751K · Substantial damage
  > The improper in-flt planning/decision by the pilot to land on a short gravel airstrip in tailwind wx conditions and his failure to correct a gnd loop/swerve during landing roll. Factors relating to the accident were the gusty, tailwind weather conditions.
- [NTSB SEA92LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA094.md): Fairchild 24W-40 · Toledo, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1992 · N28517 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions resulting in failure to maintain directional control. A factor contributing to the accident was crosswinds.
- [NTSB SEA92LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA092.md): Cessna 150F · Gold Beach, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1992 · N8791G · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed on final approach, resulting in aircraft stall, loss of control and impact with terrain. A factor relating to the accident was the lack of experience by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI92IA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92IA141.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Valentine, NE · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 7, 1992 · N143AC · Minor damage
  > The failure of the pilot in command to extend the landing gear and the inattentive FAA inspector (check airman). Associated factors are the inoperative landing gear warning system, the inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot and FAA inspector, and the…
- [NTSB CHI92DEM02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DEM02.md): Gillespie/Pitts S1C · Freeland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 6, 1992 · N71309 · Substantial damage
  > A total failure of the rudder control cable and unavailability of rudder to control the airplane during its landing process. Factors which contributed to the accident were directional control and remedial action not being possible on behalf of the pilot.
- [NTSB FTW92LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA126.md): Cessna 150H · Benton, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 1992 · N23506 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his improper compensation for crosswind. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB SEA92LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA090.md): Cessna 172N · Parkdale, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1992 · N5096E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use the proper touchdown point for landing. A factor relating to the accident was the soft dirt runway surface.
- [NTSB LAX92LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA198.md): Champion 7ECA · Lake Havasu, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1992 · N2559F · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing touch down.
- [NTSB ANC92LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA066.md): Cessna C-170B · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1992 · N2746D · Substantial damage
  > Loss of control on landing roll due to the pilot's failure to maintain proper alignment, resulting in collision with terrain during an uncontrolled ground loop/swerve. A factor relating to the accident was the crosswind weather conditions.
- [NTSB LAX92LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA195.md): Boeing PT-17 · Chino, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1992 · N1731B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll out.
- [NTSB ANC92LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA067.md): Cessna C-A185F · Barrow, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1992 · N20752 · Substantial damage
  > The improper use of the flt controls by the second pilot during landing roll. Factors relating to the mishap were the rough/uneven snow covered terrain.
- [NTSB LAX92FA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA196.md): Beech A23-24 · Corona, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 2, 1992 · N666CM · Destroyed
  > 1) The flying pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing and significant damage to the aircraft empennage flight controls, 2) the flying pilot's decision to initiate a go around with the obvious serious damage to the aircraft, and 3) the…
- [NTSB SEA92LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA088.md): Hughes 369E · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1992 · N5211Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's excessive application of collective.
- [NTSB BFO92LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA053.md): Cessna 172M · Amelia, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1992 · N20209 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's misjudgement of distance and altitude that resulted in an landing overrun and collision with an embankment. Contributing was failure to initiate a go around and inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB DEN92LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA049.md): Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 · Montrose, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1992 · N45033 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot in command to maintain control of the aircraft during landing roll. A factor was: the aircraft struck a ditch which ran parallel to the runway.
- [NTSB CHI92DCJ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCJ03.md): Schweizer G-164B · Scotia, NE · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 30, 1992 · N31GW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in a nose over during the precautionary landing. Related factors are the power lines (obstructions) and inadequate altitude.
- [NTSB SEA92LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA085.md): Cessna 150G · Caldwell, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1992 · N3218J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain directional control. Factors contributing to the accident were: crosswinds and gusts.
- [NTSB CHI92LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA138.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Sioux Falls, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1992 · N87020 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB NYC92LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA088.md): Wishon Baby Great Lakes · Ottawa, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1992 · N1035Q · Substantial damage
  > A hard landing due to inadequate flare by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were the inadequate transition training the pilot received and his lack of total experience.
- [NTSB NYC92LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA080.md): Cessna 180 · Winfield, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1992 · N9207C · Substantial damage
  > The improper in-flight planning and decision of the pilot to land on the strip and the pilot's delay in attempting the go-around. Factors in this accident were: the pilot was unable to maintain control of the aircraft due to the wet grass and the tail wind.
- [NTSB FTW92LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA121.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1992 · N140RD · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the hydraulic system seal and the subsequent fluid leak.
- [NTSB SEA92LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA084.md): Cessna 172N · Grants Pass, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1992 · N9403E · Substantial damage
  > A failure to maintain runway alignment, and a delayed go-around. Factors include a crosswind, gusts, and a fence in the go-around path.
- [NTSB MIA92LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA117.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Brooksville, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1992 · N2335K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the landing flare, in gusty winds.
- [NTSB MIA92FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92FA118.md): Cessna 172RG · Cedar Key, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1992 · N9888B · Substantial damage
  > Improper recovery from the bounced landing by the pilot-in-command, and failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind.
- [NTSB LAX92LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA191.md): Beech V35B · Hesperia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1992 · N14WK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing wind conditions. Contributing to this accident was the downdraft.
- [NTSB CHI92LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA135.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Sidney, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1992 · N3811W · Substantial damage
  > Was an inadvertent stall/mush during landing by the pilot. A factor related to the accident was lack of recent total experience.
- [NTSB LAX92LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA187.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1992 · N55296 · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate inspection of the airplane's brakes system by maintenance personnel and the maintenance personnel not replacing brake linings that were worn beyond their service limits. The runway lights and fence that were in the airplane's ground path after…
- [NTSB NYC92LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA087.md): Cessna 172N · Bryan, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1992 · N734KW · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during landing roll. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's lack of total experience and lack of recent experience.

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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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