# 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 ATL91LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA147.md): Cessna 150J · Greensboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1991 · N5519G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare during the landing. Factors in the accident were the dark night and lack of runway edge lights.
- [NTSB NYC91LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA132.md): Robinson R22 · Groveland, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1991 · N2603H · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of the flight controls by the pilot and his failure to compensate for the winds.
- [NTSB LAX91LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA210.md): Cessna 152 · Banning, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1991 · N6258B · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to utilize the proper technique to recover the airplane from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB SEA91LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA102.md): Boeing A-75 · Seattle, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1991 · N53280 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain directional control during the landing roll. The factor to the accident was: the pilot's remedial action was inadequate.
- [NTSB LAX91LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA208.md): Cessna C172M · Coalinga, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1991 · N73001 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's encounter with a dust devil which resulted in his loss of control during landing rollout.
- [NTSB CHI91LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA151.md): Cessna 152 · Pontiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1991 · N69101 · Substantial damage
  > Recovery from a bounced landing was improper by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were lack of recent experience by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI91LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA149.md): Cessna 172 · Neosho, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1991 · N7444A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly flare the airplane and an improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ATL91LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA092.md): Taylorcraft BC12D · Statesboro, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1991 · N95170 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Failure of both pilots to perform a visual lookout sufficiently adequate to avoid a collision at an uncontrolled airport. Factors related to the accident were: failure of the pilot of N95170 to communicate on the common traffic advisory frequency (CTAF) and…
- [NTSB SEA91LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA101.md): Cessna 180 · Drewsey, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1991 · N51612 · Destroyed
  > The pilot delayed in going-around.
- [NTSB LAX91LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA205.md): Bell 206 · Searchlight, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1991 · N49720 · Destroyed
  > Cannot be determined in that the helicopter was stolen and the certainty of the resulting damage to the helicopter may have been intentional or accidental.
- [NTSB LAX91LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA201.md): Aeronca 11AC · Madera, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1991 · N86295 · Substantial damage
  > That the pilot failed to properly recover from a bounced landing. Contributing to this accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI91LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA147.md): Beech 58P · Wichita, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1991 · N6407M · Substantial damage
  > A go around was not performed resulting in the proper touchdown not being attained by the pilot.
- [NTSB LAX91LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA194.md): Lancair 320 · Fall River Mill, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 1991 · N320MC · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot-in-command to compensate for wind conditions and to recover from a bounced landing which resulted in an on ground loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the wind conditions and turbulence at the airport at the time of the…
- [NTSB MIA91LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA136.md): Beech F-90 · Key West, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1991 · N208RC · Substantial damage
  > Overload failure of the nose landing gear resulting in the collapse of the nose landing gear during the landing roll.
- [NTSB MIA91LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA135.md): Piper PA-12 · Stuart, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1991 · N78583 · Substantial damage
  > An inadequate annual inspection which failed to detect corrosion on the rudder cable. The pilot lost direction control during landing when the rudder cable broke.
- [NTSB ANC91LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA056.md): Cessna C-170B · Manley Hot Sprg, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1991 · N2744D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selecting unsuitable terrain for landing. Contributing to the accident was the rough landing area.
- [NTSB SEA91LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA100.md): Cessna A185F · Orting, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1991 · N2450J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. Contributing to the accident was a vibration in the left main landing gear.
- [NTSB FTW91LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA076.md): Grumman G-164 · Pioneer, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1991 · N7361 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's use of a runway unsuitable due to recent rains.
- [NTSB ANC91LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA055.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Eek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1991 · N4593T · Substantial damage
  > Was the hard landing caused when the pilot encountered a downdraft during the final approach portion of the landing. Contributing to the accident was the downdraft and the dirt/river bank just short of the runway.
- [NTSB MIA91LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA133.md): Cessna 150L · Lake Wales, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1991 · N5829L · Substantial damage
  > Failure of airport personnel to perform airport maintenance which resulted in inaccurate wind information due to a deteriorated windsock, and failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a tail wind. Also,…
- [NTSB NYC91LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA124.md): Israel Aircraft Industries 1124A · Oxford, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1991 · N445BL · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain the proper landing descent rate and the resultant right main landing gear assembly collapse.
- [NTSB LAX91LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA189.md): Piper PA 38-112 · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1991 · N2578L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control and inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the landing touchdown. Contributing to the accident was the pilot-in-command's overconfidence in his ability while analyzing the forecast…
- [NTSB ATL91LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA089.md): Cessna 152 · Hampton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1991 · N6301L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and his failure to execute an abort in a timely manner when a safe landing was not possible. Factors in the accident were the wet grass conditions at the airstrip, and the pilot's lack of recent total flying experience.
- [NTSB LAX91LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA187.md): Beech F33A · Goodyear, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1991 · N5585Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure that the airplane's landing gear was extended by the passenger who he was allowing fly the airplane. A contributing factor related to the pilot's inadequate supervision of the passenger.
- [NTSB MIA91LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA130.md): Aeronca 7AC · Leesburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1991 · N84986 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landig roll, and his failure to maintain airspeed during the attempted go-around which resulted in a descent and collision with two parked airplanes. Contributing to the accident was the…
- [NTSB LAX91LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA184.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Redlands, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1991 · N53782 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB BFO91LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA045.md): Grumman AA5B · College Park, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1991 · N20NA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Related factors were: hydroplaning conditions on the wet runway and the pilot's lack of recent experience.
- [NTSB LAX91LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA185.md): Cessna 182B · Arvin, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1991 · N7220E · Substantial damage
  > 1) The pilot inadequately compensated for wind conditions; 2) the pilot's improper inflight decision; and 3) the pilot not attaining the proper landing touchdown point.
- [NTSB SEA91LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA094.md): Cessna 180 · Vernal, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1991 · N40LT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's impairment due to alcohol consumption and his failue to control the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB CHI91LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA141.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Evansville, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1991 · N61978 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, not maintaining directional control and attempting a go-around without sufficient airspeed. A factor was the rutted runway surface.
- [NTSB CHI91LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA142.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Hibbing, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1991 · N95406 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare of the airplane and the cfi's failure to maintain directional control during the recovery. A factor was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB CHI91LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA139.md): Cessna 172 · Detroit, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1991 · N66717 · Substantial damage
  > The proper touchdown point was not attained and the pilot failed to perform a go around. A factor related to the accident was the tailwind condition in which the pilot was attempting to land.
- [NTSB CHI91LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA143.md): Cessna 170A · Newell, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1991 · N5720C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper aircraft handling.
- [NTSB CHI91LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA137.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Mccook, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1991 · N32478 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > A poorly planned approach and inadequate visual lookout by the pilot.
- [NTSB NYC91LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA118.md): Cessna P210 · Olean, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1991 · N90TL · Substantial damage
  > Improper flare by the pilot, which resulted in a hard landing. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's lack of recent experience and the unfavorable wind condition.
- [NTSB SEA91LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA086.md): Grumman G-21A · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1991 · N9750Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command did not maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors were: the pic's inadequate compensate for the wind, his limited flight expereince in this type of airplane, and the check airman's poor supervision.
- [NTSB NYC91LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA117.md): Aeronca 7AC · Whitefield, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1991 · N1303E · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the pilot which resulted in a loss of directional control. A factor contributing to the accident was the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI91LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA133.md): Cessna TR182 · Jackson, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1991 · N4359R · Substantial damage
  > Failure to the pilot to assure gear extension. Factors related to the accident were the electrical failure due to a seized alternator and diverted attention by the pilot.
- [NTSB SEA91LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA085.md): Piper PA-18-125 · Ekalaka, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1991 · N1322A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Factors to the accident were: the landing surface was covered with slush, snow was falling and obscured the pilot's vision.
- [NTSB ANC91LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA053.md): Cessna 172 · Cantwell, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1991 · N3031U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's poor preflight planning/preparation. A factor in the accident was the snow covered runway.
- [NTSB LAX91LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA177.md): Piper PA28-236 · Gualala, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1991 · N2915G · Substantial damage
  > That the pilot failed to properly use the flight controls and to maintain directional control. Contributing to this accident were the gusty crosswind conditions that existed at the time of the accident.
- [NTSB DEN91LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA060.md): Cessna 172P · Lehi, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1991 · N51254 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors were: the wet runway and resultant hydroplaning.
- [NTSB NYC91LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA111.md): Cessna 150G · Phillipsburg, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1991 · N3936J · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to compensate for crosswind conditions during landing, and allowing the airplane to drift off the runway onto soft terrain. A factor relating to the accident was the decision of the pilot to attempt a landing with strong crosswinds.
- [NTSB LAX91LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA171.md): Piper PA24-250 · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1991 · N7466P · Substantial damage
  > That the pilot failed to maintain proper alignment during the landing roll on the narrow airstrip.
- [NTSB FTW91LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA063.md): Cessna 152 · Durant, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1991 · N116SS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper alignment during the flare.
- [NTSB ANC91IA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91IA052.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Eek, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1991 · N4258N · Minor damage
  > The failure of the center torque link bolt.
- [NTSB MIA91LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA119.md): Cessna 150L · Palm Bay, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1991 · N6657G · Substantial damage
  > Loss of control during the landing roll due to failure of the pilot to apply aileron control to prevent the airplane from drifting off the runway due to a crosswind and failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack…
- [NTSB LAX91LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA165.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Hemet, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1991 · N2032T · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the PIC to select a proper touch down point. Contributing to the accident was the lack of recent familiarity with the geographic layout of the landing area.
- [NTSB LAX91LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA162.md): Hughes 369D · Yerington, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1991 · N1109Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive airspeed and rate of descent on final approach to land, and subsequent loss of rotor RPM while attempting to flare. The ditch was a related factor.
- [NTSB BFO91LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA041.md): Cessna 172P · College Park, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1991 · N9671A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged altitude and distance which resulted in an overrun of the runway.

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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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