# 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 ANC89LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA093.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Eek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1989 · N32062 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the center torque link bolt on the right main gear.
- [NTSB DEN89LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA163.md): Cessna A188B · Fort Benton, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1989 · N4971Q · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the tailwheel assembly attaching bolts.
- [NTSB SEA89LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA112.md): Cessna TU206G · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1989 · N4769U · Substantial damage
  > The loss of directional control as a result of gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC89LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA149.md): Cessna 180 · Pittsburgh, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1989 · N3420Y · Substantial damage
  > Loss of control during landing rollout due to excessive application of brakes by the pilot.
- [NTSB MKC89LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA133.md): Cessna 140 · Creve Ceour, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1989 · N89316 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to plan the approach and maintain alignment with the sod landing strip. The pilot's innattention to the grass strip resulted in a landing in a soft wheat field.
- [NTSB SEA89LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA107.md): Cessna 180F · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1989 · N72WS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ANC89FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89FA091.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1989 · N11GA · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve.
- [NTSB SEA89LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA108.md): Cessna 170B · Gerlach, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1989 · N2873C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot displayed poor judgement by selecting unsuitable terrain for landing. As a result, the airplane nosed over during the landing roll on the soft terrain.
- [NTSB SEA89LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA106.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Longbranch, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1989 · N39976 · Substantial damage
  > The poor in-flight decision by the pilot to land on water, downwind. His failure to compensate for the wind conditions resulted in a loss of control and nose over of the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI89LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA107.md): Cessna 172I · New Era, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1989 · N35561 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgement of the proper touchdown point.
- [NTSB ANC89LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA089.md): Cessna 150-L · Alexander River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1989 · N1612Q · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to land at the proper touchdown point and the resulting hard landing. Damage to the airplane precluded a go-around and resulted in the intentional swerve into a River to avoid injuries to people on the ground.
- [NTSB CHI89LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA108.md): Stinson 108-2 · Cedar, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1989 · N151C · Substantial damage
  > Pilot in command attempting to land with too high an aispeed and with insufficient runway remaining to allow either a go around or the ability to bring the airplane to a stop in the space remaining.
- [NTSB FTW89LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA111.md): Piper PA-22 · Austin, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1989 · N655A · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the aircraft brake system. Factors include high tail wind.
- [NTSB DEN89LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA135.md): Cessna 210 · Halls Crossing, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1989 · N9515Y · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate aircraft handling by the pilot, resulting in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB CHI89LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA106.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Elyria, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1989 · N2529D · Substantial damage
  > Failure (shearing) of the right main gear attaching bolts. A contributing factor was: failure of the owner/operator to comply with service bulletin #673B.
- [NTSB MKC89LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA130.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Ft Leavenworth, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1989 · N9507D · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the student's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB MKC89LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA129.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer G-164B · Wynne, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1989 · N8063K · Substantial damage
  > Unsuitable terrain selected by the pilot. A contributing factor was the rough/uneven landing area.
- [NTSB MKC89LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA127.md): Cessna 172 · Pine Bluff, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1989 · N63535 · Substantial damage
  > Improper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot by continuing the approach when the runway lights did not activate. Contributing factors were: dark night and soft terrain.
- [NTSB CHI89DET07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DET07.md): Good Varieze · Spencerville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 7, 1989 · N79SG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment during the soft field landing.
- [NTSB SEA89LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA101.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Vancouver, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1989 · N96202 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing ground roll, resulting in a ground loop and nose over. The crosswind is considered to be a contributing factor to the accident.
- [NTSB NYC89DFJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89DFJ01.md): Davis DA-2A · Skaneateles, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 6, 1989 · N26Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's hard landing which resulted in nose gear collapse.
- [NTSB SEA89LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA097.md): Aero Commander 112 · Boulder City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1989 · N1068J · Substantial damage
  > Poor judgement of the pilot by flying, while impaired from consumption of alcohol, and his delay in initiating a go-around when the aircraft drifted to the right of the runway. Related factors were: light conditions at dusk, unfavorable winds, and failure of…
- [NTSB MKC89LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA126.md): Olson BD-4 · Cedar Rapids, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1989 · N373TC · Substantial damage
  > Premature lift-off and inadvertent stall by the pilot. A loss of directional control and an inadvertent ground swerve by the pilot were contributing factors.
- [NTSB MIA89LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA170.md): Cessna 172 · Cedar Key, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1989 · N6013E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB MIA89LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA169.md): Cessna 152 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1989 · N94622 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's late flare which resulted in a hard landing that exceeded the design stress limits of the airplane.
- [NTSB BFO89LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89LA041.md): Cessna 152 · Dover Afb, DE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1989 · N69271 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his delay in initiating a go-around, which resulted in an uncontrolled porpoise, loss of directional control, and an uncontrolled ground swerve. His lack of experience, a crosswind, and…
- [NTSB NYC89LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA145.md): Boeing Stearman A75N1 · Erwinna, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1989 · N60812 · Substantial damage
  > Loss control and collision with trees due to failure of the student pilot to compensate for the wind and lack of supervision by the CFI.
- [NTSB ATL89LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA156.md): Champion 7GCBC · Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1989 · N1652G · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation/modification of the banner tow system, which jammed the rudder during a landing. The wind and terrain conditions were related factors.
- [NTSB NYC89LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA143.md): Beech 60 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1989 · N5AN · Destroyed
  > Improper flare by the pilot during the landing, and his failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB MKC89LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA122.md): Piper PA-30 · Columbia, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1989 · N154P · Substantial damage
  > The gear-up landing which was made by an unknown/unauthorized person.
- [NTSB LAX89LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA210.md): Beech E-90 · Tuba City, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1989 · N987GM · Substantial damage
  > That ground personnel did not properly clear the runway of animals prior to reporting to the pilot that it was clear to land.
- [NTSB ANC89LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA083.md): Cessna 185F · Toksook Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1989 · N9360N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently landed on water with the gear extended.
- [NTSB CHI89LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA098.md): Cessna P210N · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1989 · N4763P · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to extend the landing gear, which resulted in a wheels-up landing.
- [NTSB ANC89LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA080.md): Piper PA-18 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1989 · N38582 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during a touch and go landing which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB SEA89FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89FA092.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Angoon, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 29, 1989 · N67669 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot failed to assure the landing gear on the amphibious floats were retracted for the water landing.
- [NTSB DEN89FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89FA123.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD-80 · Denver, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 29, 1989 · N806NY · Substantial damage
  > A right main landing gear vibration of unknown origin, which resulted in a failure of the right main landing gear torque link and side brace.
- [NTSB NYC89LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA137.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Oneonta, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1989 · N6470J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot lost control of the aircraft while landing in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB MIA89LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA161.md): Cessna 182R · Tutwiler, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1989 · N2739C · Substantial damage
  > Loss of control of the aircraft due to an encounter with a dust devil while on the ground.
- [NTSB CHI89LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA099.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Crandon, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1989 · N4734L · Substantial damage
  > Improper inflight planning/decision by the pilot which resulted in loss of control & subsequent wingtip collision with the ground during the landing. The crosswind and turbulence were contributing factors.
- [NTSB NYC89LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA138.md): Hughes 269A · Swanton, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1989 · CFBMF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB MIA89LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA160.md): Boeing E75N1 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1989 · N1535M · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. The crosswind and the pilot's improper use of brakes were contributing factors.
- [NTSB LAX89LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA205.md): Cessna 190 · Livermore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1989 · N9862A · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the flight instructor to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructors lack of experience in this type aircraft.
- [NTSB ATL89LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA152.md): Cessna 177 · Indian Trail, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1989 · N13630 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the landing after a bounced landing. Contributing factors were: improper flare by the pilot and the transmissions lines.
- [NTSB SEA89LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA096.md): Schweizer G-164 · Hermiston, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1989 · N8768H · Substantial damage
  > Failure and separation of the left main landing wheel.
- [NTSB MKC89LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA115.md): Cessna 180 · Duluth, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1989 · N45JB · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft while attempting to land in turbulent gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB MIA89IA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89IA156.md): Temco GC-1B · Crestview, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 26, 1989 · N2355B · Minor damage
  > Failure of the pilots to maintain directional control of the aircraft. Contributing to the incident was the crosswind and lack of brakes avialable to the pilot-in-command (PIC).
- [NTSB FTW89LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA104.md): Bell 47D-1 · Ardmore, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1989 · N2202C · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor failed to recognize that the aircraft was developing a dangerous sink rate during the autorotation and take corrective action by executing a power recovery. Contributing to the accident were the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB MIA89IA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89IA153.md): Boeing 727-100 · Guantanamo, PR · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 23, 1989 · N97891 · Minor damage
  > Failure of the pilot in command to properly compensate for a crosswind condition, and failure to utilize the proper crosswind landing technique.
- [NTSB ANC89LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA077.md): Cessna 180 · Green Island, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1989 · N9944V · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to select a suitable landing area. Factors related to the accident were: rough water conditions, and the pilot's lack of experience in this make and model of aircraft.
- [NTSB SEA89LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA090.md): Stits SA-3A · Jackpot, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1989 · N2278P · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate wind compensation by the pilot. Contributing to the accident were gusty grosswinds.

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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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