# 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 ANC90LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA099.md): Cessna 180 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1990 · N3186B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing. The pilot's lack of familiarity with this type airplane (large tires/tail wheel combination), and his lack of total experience were contributing factors.
- [NTSB SEA90LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA114.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Sitka, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1990 · N9993D · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. The crosswind condition was a factor related to the accident.
- [NTSB LAX90LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA232.md): Cessna 172N · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1990 · N6308D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the attempted go around. A factor in the accident was the failure of the pilot to follow the go around procedures specified in the aircraft flight manual.
- [NTSB DEN90LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA150.md): Cessna T 188C · Wray, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1990 · N2870J · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain proper alignment proper alignment during landing.
- [NTSB DEN90LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA142.md): Taylorcraft F-19 · Durango, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1990 · N3667T · Substantial damage
  > A pilot induced stall. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience.
- [NTSB NYC90LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA138.md): Cessna 150 · Lancaster, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1990 · N6442G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site. Contributing to the accident was the pilots decision to land in a field with insufficient space available.
- [NTSB SEA90LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA110.md): Cessna 340A · Priest River, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1990 · N2703U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgement of distance and altitude and his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during the landing approach.
- [NTSB LAX90LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA228.md): Navion A · Big Bear, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1990 · N8081E · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to adequately compensate for the cross wind on his approach.
- [NTSB FTW90LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA124.md): Cessna 150L · Tomball, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1990 · N1792Q · Substantial damage
  > Student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and proper alignment with timely manner after a bounced landing. A factor in the accident was the presence of a right quartering headwind.
- [NTSB FTW90LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA122.md): Piccard P-80 · Peaster, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1990 · N99US · Destroyed
  > An excessive rate of descent during the approach.
- [NTSB BFO90LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA061.md): Cessna 152 · Clinton, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1990 · N48741 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft and his improper use of the throttle control. Contributing to the accident was the student's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB ANC90LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA096.md): Short Brothers SH-7 · Kako Mine Strip, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1990 · N50GA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain control of the airplane through the touchdown and landing phase.
- [NTSB SEA90LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA109.md): Maule M-5 · Riverside, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1990 · N9058E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for a landing site and his inadequate compensation for the wind condition. Factors related to the accident were: the tailwind and the ditch.
- [NTSB SEA90LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA107.md): Robert C. Campbell Quickie · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1990 · N58YC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane.
- [NTSB NYC90LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA136.md): Classic Waco · Plymouth, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1990 · N226HS · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to correctly recover from a bounced landing. Factors related to the accident were: improper use of the brakes by the pilot.
- [NTSB ANC90LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA092.md): Cessna 185-A · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1990 · N4145Y · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the right main gear torque plate causing an uncontrollable landing roll out.
- [NTSB SEA90LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA103.md): Grumman G-164A · Tekoa, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1990 · N29SK · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain clearance between the airplane and tall grass adjacent to the gravel strip.
- [NTSB LAX90LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA224.md): Cessna 140 · Chico, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1990 · N72122 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot improperly leveled off, failed to correct the ensuing porpoise, took improper remedial action, and improperly used the rudder and normal brakes.
- [NTSB BFO90LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA059.md): Cessna 150 · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1990 · N2937V · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots (CFI and student pilot) to maintain adequate control of the aircraft during the landing flare and touchdown phase of flight. The student pilot's inexperience was a factor, as was the cfi's inadequate supervision during the dual…
- [NTSB FTW90LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA121.md): Cessna 140 · Fabens, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1990 · N76728 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate visual lookout by the pilots of both aircraft, which resulted in a failure of each pilot to see-and-avoid the other aircraft. A factor related to the accident was: failure of the ryan ST-3KR pilot to make traffic advizories while entering the…
- [NTSB ATL90LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA133.md): Cessna 150M · Knoxville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1990 · N9348U · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to maintain directional control upon landing and subsequent premature rotation of the airplane during the go-around attempt. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB LAX90LA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA343.md): Balloon Works Firefly 7B · Moorpark, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1990 · N1523C · No damage
  > The pilot's failure to arrest descent for landing.
- [NTSB DEN90LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA138.md): Buchanan S1-S · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1990 · N93DB · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot in command to adequately compensate for the wind conditions and to maintain directional control during landing roll. A contributing factor was the failure of the tailwheel locking assembly.
- [NTSB CHI90LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA156.md): Boeing A75N1 · Aurora, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1990 · N59448 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his not maintaining proper directional control on landing.
- [NTSB MKC90LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA132.md): Piper PA-36-400 · Altheimer, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1990 · N57706 · Substantial damage
  > Directional control was not maintained by the pilot in command. Contributing factors were landing with a tailwind. Compensation for wind conditions not considered and selection of the wrong runway.
- [NTSB MKC90LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA131.md): Eugene M. Veras Polliwagon 150 · St. Charles, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1990 · N21EV · Substantial damage
  > The flight control system-stick was loose resulting in an stall.
- [NTSB LAX90LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA226.md): Cessna 182A · Georgetown, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1990 · N2170G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper compensation for the gusty wind conditions, and her improper bounced landing recovery.
- [NTSB LAX90LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA221.md): Grumman G21A · Long Beach, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1990 · N86640 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to retract the landing gear resulting in an inadvertent wheels-down landing in water. In addition, a loss of elevator control was encountered due to a stress corrosion failure of an elevator control cable turnbuckle as a result of…
- [NTSB BFO90LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA056.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Chester, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1990 · N8167R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misidentification of a road for the runway. Factors were sunglare and the pilot's unfamiliarity with the airport, and inadequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB NYC90FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA130.md): Consolidated Aeronautics LA-4-200 · Danbury, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1990 · N76KK · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent stall. A factor was the pilot's misjudgement of the landing flare.
- [NTSB MIA90LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA140.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Boca Raton, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1990 · N3822W · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to flare the airplane for landing resulting in the hard landing.
- [NTSB LAX90LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA223.md): Cessna 172 · Show Low, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1990 · N8512B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot improperly used the flight controls and failed to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB LAX90DVA05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DVA05.md): Vans RV-3 · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 15, 1990 · N9030N · Substantial damage
  > The pilots loss of directional control after a touch and go landing in a newly acquired homebuilt aircraft. Contributing to the accident was the pilots lack of experience in this aircraft.
- [NTSB NYC90LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA140.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Middleton, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1990 · N8569N · Substantial damage
  > Loss of direction control by the pilot when he came in high and fast and touched down at improper touchdown point.
- [NTSB SEA90LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA119.md): Schempp-Hirth Ventus B/16.6 · Hawthorne, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1990 · N90DM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.
- [NTSB MIA90LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA141.md): Beech D95A · Mayaguez, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1990 · N744GP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to property align the aircraft with the runway. A factor in the accident was the strong, gusty crosswind.
- [NTSB DEN90LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA134.md): Cessna A185F · Erie, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1990 · N8389Q · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot receiving instruction to choose suitable terrain for the landing. Contributing to the accident was the cfi's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB DEN90LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA133.md): Piper Aerostar 601P · Brigham City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1990 · N3637F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point.
- [NTSB NYC90LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA139.md): Cessna 140 · Tarentum, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1990 · N4010N · Substantial damage
  > Airplane nosed over during landing rollout after the pilot failed to maintain directional control on the runway and improperly used the brakes.
- [NTSB ANC90LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA087.md): Cessna 180 · Deshka River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1990 · N7939V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB NYC90LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA126.md): Barnes Firefly 8B · Cazenovia, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1990 · N3702M · No damage
  > The passengers failure to comply with the pilots instructions after a hard landing was made.
- [NTSB MKC90LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA125.md): Cessna 205 · Jonesburg, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1990 · N8469Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in commands failure to attain a touchdown on the runway resulting in touchdown to the side of the runway and a nose over in soft terrain.
- [NTSB LAX90LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA217.md): Cessna 170B · Concord, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1990 · N2672D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed maintain directional control by his failure to compensate for the existing wind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI90LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA151.md): Cessna T210N · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1990 · N7134J · Substantial damage
  > Pilot-in-command's failure to obtain a proper flare attitude in the aircraft prior to touchdown.
- [NTSB CHI90LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA152.md): Beech T-34A · Champaign, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1990 · N54RF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to adequately flare the aircraft for landing. The adverse wind was a related factor.
- [NTSB BFO90LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA055.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Farmington, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1990 · N3456K · Substantial damage
  > Student pilot's misjudged approach to landing and the instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB SEA90LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA093.md): Cessna TU206G · Elk City, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1990 · N9922Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. The landing was made on a wet runway with excessive airspeed.
- [NTSB DEN90LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA128.md): Piper J3C-65 · Wahpeton, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1990 · N32922 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compensation for the wind conditions by the pilot. A factor was a strong cross wind, with gusts.
- [NTSB LAX90LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA210.md): Hughes 269B · Paso Robles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1990 · N691RR · Substantial damage
  > This accident was dynamic rollover due to the terrain slope exceeding the capability of the helicopter.
- [NTSB ANC90LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA084.md): Cessna 170A · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1990 · N1334D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control during the landing roll. The crosswind was a contributing factor.

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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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