# 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 NYC92LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA085.md): Grumman American AA-1B · Tewksbury, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1992 · N6325L · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to compensate for adverse winds, which resulted in a bounced landing, subsequent loss of airspeed and airplane control.
- [NTSB NYC92LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA084.md): Cessna 172N · New Madison, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1992 · N733XP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point. Contributing to the accident was the pilot inadequately planned his approach and his failure to perform a go-around.
- [NTSB NYC92IA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92IA086.md): Lockheed L-1011-385 · Flushing, NY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1992 · N721DA · Minor damage
  > The captain's improper aircraft control which resulted in an excessive nosewheel rate of sink and subsequent overload failure of the nose gear tires.
- [NTSB FTW92LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA119.md): Schweizer G-164B · Brinkley, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1992 · N3626N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to achieve proper airstrip alignment for landing, and the resultant loss of directional control.
- [NTSB FTW92LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA117.md): Cessna 310P · Austin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1992 · N5936M · Substantial damage
  > The approach controller's failure to properly sequence arriving traffic, and the tower controller's failure to sequence and separate landing traffic. Factors in the accident were: the pilot's failure to obtain a landing clearance and the night light…
- [NTSB CHI92LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA132.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-8F-55 · Ypsilanti, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1992 · N29549 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's misjudging of the touchdown point. Factors include (aircraft performance) hydroplaning condition, and the pilot-in-command's poor evaluation of weather conditions.
- [NTSB ATL92LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA087.md): Piper PA28-161 · Rutherfordton, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1992 · N6336C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a landing roll which resulted in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB ANC92LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA063.md): Cessna 170 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1992 · N3970V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors to the accident were: an inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, and the pilot's lack of familiarity with the modified aircraft.
- [NTSB ANC92LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA061.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Big Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1992 · N7077D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor to the accident was: a crosswind.
- [NTSB ATL92LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA083.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Moontown, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1992 · N5112P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive reference airspeed on landing, improper use of the wheel brakes, and his delay in executing an aborted landing. A factor was the wet runway surface.
- [NTSB ANC92LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA064.md): Cessna 182 · Tolovana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1992 · N3405R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use all of the available runway (landing area on the road) for the precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident were the precautionary landing, the pilot's inadequate pre flight and in flight planning/preparation, and the road…
- [NTSB NYC92LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA082.md): Robinson R-22B · Columbus, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1992 · N104MB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight of the helicopter, which resulted in a tie down strap not being removed prior to attempted flight, and the subsequent roll over and collision with the ramp.
- [NTSB NYC92LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA077.md): Cessna 172N · Sidney, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1992 · N5085G · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airplane directional control after landing, which resulted in a departure from the runway and encounter with rough terrain.
- [NTSB ATL92LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA077.md): Cessna 172I · Knightdale, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1992 · N8471L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions, and his failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor was the crosswind conditions at the airport.
- [NTSB FTW92LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA114.md): Cessna 172M · Stuttgart, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1992 · N6934H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions. Factors were the crosswind and the downdraft.
- [NTSB NYC92DHM02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92DHM02.md): Carey Glassair SH2 · West Milford, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 10, 1992 · N80004 · Substantial damage
  > Improper installation of the wheel brakes, which resulted in failure of a left brake line during the landing roll and subsequent loss of directional control and collision with an object after departing the runway.
- [NTSB LAX92LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA175.md): Hughes 369C · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1992 · N8311F · Substantial damage
  > An undetermined failure in the rotor system.
- [NTSB LAX92LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA171.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1992 · N41632 · Substantial damage
  > The total failure of the landing gear strut (trunnion) due to fatigue. A factor in the accident was related to the inadequately performed recent annual inspection.
- [NTSB SEA92LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA071.md): Cessna A185F · Billings, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1992 · N135NC · Substantial damage
  > A worn tailwheel steering system and inadequate inspection of the airplane. A factor relating to the accident was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB SEA92LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA069.md): Cessna 150J · Tumwater, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1992 · N60850 · Destroyed
  > The (student) pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. Factors contributing to the accident were excessive airspeed and the pilot's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB ATL92LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA084.md): PZL-Okecie PZL-104 Wilga 80 · Mt. Pleasant, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1992 · N3141W · Substantial damage
  > The improper flare during the touchdown phase of the approach by the pilot which exceeded the design limits of the airframe and the right landing gear assembly.
- [NTSB ANC92LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA059.md): Stinson 108-1 · Mccarthy, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1992 · N97421 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident were the snow berm and the pilot's lack of total experience in the type of operation (ski equipped airplanes).
- [NTSB CHI92DEE01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DEE01.md): Boeing E75 · Leland, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 7, 1992 · N64955 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive application of brakes. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in this model aircraft.
- [NTSB NYC92LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA074.md): Cessna 152 · Moneta, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1992 · N67658 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to properly compensate for the crosswind condition and to maintain directional control of the airplane after landing. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind.
- [NTSB NYC92DGT01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92DGT01.md): Schempp-Hirth Discus BT · Julian, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Apr 5, 1992 · N224WT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent use of the speed brakes, which resulted in an excessive rate of descent. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight.
- [NTSB MIA92LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA105.md): Boeing A75N1 · Deland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1992 · N50072 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions.
- [NTSB MIA92LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA104.md): Waco U1-C · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1992 · N13562 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot-in-command's failure to maintain control of the airplane on landing. Contributing to the accident were the gusty crosswinds.
- [NTSB MIA92LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA103.md): Douglas AD4-DW · Titusville, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1992 · N91945 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in commands approach at higher than normal airspeed and his landing the aircraft at higher than normal airspeed at a point one half to three quarters down the runway resulting in the aircraft overrunning the runway and nosing over.
- [NTSB LAX92LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA168.md): Robinson R-22B · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1992 · N4071J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, his failure to arrest the descent rate in a timely fashion, and the selection of unsuitable terrain on which to practice autorotations.
- [NTSB FTW92LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA106.md): Champion 7ECA · Weatherford, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1992 · N9153L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout, and the ensuing inadvertent stall during the aborted landing due to the jammed elevator. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI92LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA121.md): Cessna 172M · Osage Beach, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1992 · N9568V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to use all th eavailable runway and his misjudgment of the proper touchdown point during landing.
- [NTSB LAX92LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA162.md): Robinson R22B · Simi Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1992 · N504RS · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilot's delayed flare from the autorotation landing. A contributing factor was the soft nature of the terrain.
- [NTSB NYC92LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA072.md): Cessna 152 · Coatsville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1992 · N49436 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student pilot to compensate for adverse winds during landing, which resulted in a loss of airspeed and subsequent stall and loss of control. A factor related to the accident was the student pilot's lack of total flight experience.
- [NTSB SEA92LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA064.md): Cessna 152 · Friday Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1992 · N25944 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor was the poorly planned approach.
- [NTSB LAX92LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA155.md): Beech C-24R · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1992 · N66350 · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight and the private pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. Contributing to this accident was the failure of the main landing gear due to overload.
- [NTSB LAX92FA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA154.md): Hughes 269C · Hesperia, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1992 · N9597F · Destroyed
  > A failure of the student pilot to maintain adequate rotor RPM. Contributing to the accident was a failure of the instructor pilot to adequately supervise the training flight and a delay in correcting a low rotor RPM condition.
- [NTSB ANC92LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA054.md): Cessna A185F · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1992 · N3332S · Substantial damage
  > Poor in flight planning/decision. Factors to the accident were: snow covered terrain, and wrong runway not identified.
- [NTSB FTW92FA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92FA098.md): Cessna 172M · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1992 · N20059 · Destroyed
  > Inadvertent stall during aborted landing. Factors were the tailwind, the pilot's selection of the wrong runway for existing wind conditions and his long landing.
- [NTSB DEN92LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA044.md): Cessna 180 · Erie, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1992 · N3328D · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control when the pilot failed to adequately compensate for crosswind conditions during landing roll. A factor was: a 27 knot crosswind gust.
- [NTSB CHI92LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA115.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Lafayette, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1992 · N2959R · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his delaying the aborted landing.
- [NTSB CHI92DEP02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DEP02.md): Rutan Varieze · Kenosha, WI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 23, 1992 · N39L · Substantial damage
  > Collapse of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB CHI92DCA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCA01.md): Grumman G-164 · Malden, MO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 23, 1992 · N580Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot could not maintain directional control after one of the main landing gear brakes jammed during a landing roll. The operator did not comply with an airworthiness directive issued to prevent a possible braking system malfunction.
- [NTSB ANC92LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA050.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1992 · N5947D · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate in-flight planning/decision. Factors to the accident were: icy and snow covered runway, and delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB BFO92LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA043.md): Piper PA-28R · Manville, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1992 · N9348N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance.
- [NTSB ANC92LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA049.md): Piper PA-18 · Shageluk, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1992 · N83367 · Substantial damage
  > The left main landing gear ski being partially disconnected at the time of the landing. Contributing factors were the inadequate preflight by the pilot, and the snow covered landing area.
- [NTSB LAX92LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA144.md): Piper PA28-235 · Havasu Lake, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1992 · N8840W · Substantial damage
  > The dual student's failure to maintain directional control, the cfi's improper supervision of the flight, and the cfi's failure to perform the necessary remedial action. Contributing to this accident was the dual student's improper use of the brakes.
- [NTSB BFO92LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA045.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Brewer, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1992 · N62951 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to correct an excessive descent rate during flare. Contributing to the accident was the pilots improper compensation for wind conditions.
- [NTSB FTW92LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA091.md): Cessna 172P · West Helena, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1992 · N96493 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's improper flarea ND improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB FTW92LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA090.md): Grumman G-164B · Roanoke, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1992 · N8363K · Substantial damage
  > The locking of the main landing gear brakes.
- [NTSB DEN92LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA042.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Longmont, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1992 · N6863P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Factors were: a snow bank alongside the runway, and gusty crosswind.

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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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