# 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 MKC89LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA084.md): Cessna 177 · Fort Dodge, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1989 · N35053 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to adequately compensate for existing wind conditions, to flare properly, and to recover properly from a bounced landing. The gusty x-wind conditions contributed to the accident.
- [NTSB FTW89LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA072.md): Cessna A185F · Lake Arthur, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1989 · N4836Q · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to see and avoid tree limbs that extended over the edge of the canal. Factors related to the accident were: the tree limbs and dirt bank near the edge of the selected landing area.
- [NTSB BFO89FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89FA024.md): Learjet 25 · Roanoke, VA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1989 · N29FN · Substantial damage
  > Co-pilots poorly planned approach which resulted in an overrun landing. A contributing factor was the captains poor supervision of the approach and landing.
- [NTSB BFO89LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89LA025.md): Cessna 170A · Ravenswood, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1989 · N9187A · Substantial damage
  > The pilots decision to land with a tailwind and inadequately compensating for the wind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC89LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA103.md): Beech A100 · Johnstown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1989 · N23605 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the down lock plate, which allowed the landing gear to collapse.
- [NTSB CHI89LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA059.md): Cessna 150L · Sellersburg, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1989 · N5228Q · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student pilot to control the airplane during the landing flare and touchdown. The student pilots lack of experience and gusty crosswinds are contributing factors to the accident.
- [NTSB MIA89LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA112.md): Waco UPF-7 · Marathon, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1989 · N39752 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control of the aircraft and inadvertently allowed it to ground loop. Crosswind was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB ATL89LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA108.md): Beech A36 · Chamblee, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1989 · N72253 · Substantial damage
  > The inattention of the pilot which resulted in the inadvertent retraction of the landing gear during the landing roll.
- [NTSB SEA89LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA067.md): Cessna TU206 · Anacortes, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1989 · N7551Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot diverted his attention during the landing, which resulted in an improper flare & hard landing. His lack of recent flying experience was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI89FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA058.md): Cessna 177RG · Rockford, IL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1989 · N52634 · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate servicing of the hydraulic fluid by maintenance personnel and the pilot's failure to extend the landing gear manually.
- [NTSB ATL89LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA109.md): Cessna 182Q · Pickens, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1989 · N757MY · Substantial damage
  > Improper flare by the pilot and inadequate supervision of the flight by the other crew member.
- [NTSB MKC89LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA081.md): Rockwell S2R T34 · Heth, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1989 · N4968X · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control not maintained by the pilot in command due to landing in a tailwind of excessive velocity which the pilot misjudged or failed to recognize.
- [NTSB SEA89LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA075.md): Cessna 150E · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1989 · N3015J · Substantial damage
  > The improper landing flare performed by an unqualified person at the controls who had no flight training.
- [NTSB NYC89LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA102.md): Cessna 172 · Honesdale, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1989 · N5517R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of directional control by the pilot during landing.
- [NTSB NYC89LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA100.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Lakewood, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1989 · N41692 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the crosswind conditions. Contributing to the accident were the crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ATL89LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA107.md): Cessna 172N · Swainsboro, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1989 · N73944 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land at an unlighted airstrip in low light conditions, and her subsequent, inadvertent selectionof unsuitable terrain bordering the runway.
- [NTSB MIA89LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA107.md): Cessna 402A · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1989 · N2882F · Substantial damage
  > The overload failure of the bellcrank for the left main gear retraction linkage assembly for an unknown reason.
- [NTSB ATL89LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA105.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Tiffin, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1989 · N2122J · Substantial damage
  > The pilots improper recovery from a bounced landing which led to inadvertent porpoising and loss of directional control.
- [NTSB MIA89LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA106.md): Cessna 152 · Olive Branch, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1989 · N4948H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. The crosswind and ditch were contributing factors.
- [NTSB MIA89LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA105.md): Cessna 150 · Arcadia, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1989 · N66374 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed to go around after landing long with excessive speed.
- [NTSB MIA89LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA104.md): Piper PA-34-220T · St Augustine, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1989 · N8417H · Substantial damage
  > Inadvertently retraction of the landing gear, and failure of the instructor pilot (CFI) to note that the gear had been retracted. A factor related to the accident was: improper flare by the student pilot.
- [NTSB CHI89LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA060.md): Piper PA-34-200T · West Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1989 · N3045M · Substantial damage
  > Improper flare by the pilot. The crosswind (quartering headwind) was considered to be a factor.
- [NTSB SEA89LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA055.md): Cessna TU206-G · Reno, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1989 · N4957Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for crosswinds. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to land the amphibious aircraft in strong crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB MIA89LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA102.md): Adams AX-9 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1989 · N4033J · No damage
  > The failure of a passenger to follow pre-briefed instructions during landing.
- [NTSB CHI89LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA056.md): Cessna TR182 II · Sandwich, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1989 · N2096S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor handling of the aircraft, improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB MIA89LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA099.md): Champion 7ECA · Ocala, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1989 · N8350V · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the vehicle driver to see and yield to the acft that was landing on rwy 27. Contributing factors were: vehicle on the runway and inadequate visual lookout by the pilot.
- [NTSB ANC89LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA050.md): Cessna 185 · Shell Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1989 · N9824X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper inflight decision in selecting unsuitable terrain on which to land. Contributing to the accident was the rough/uneven terrain and the snowbank.
- [NTSB NYC89LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA108.md): Beech TC-45J · Johnstown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1989 · N45861 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain runway alignment. The crosswind and snow covered runway were related factors.
- [NTSB LAX89LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA122.md): Bellanca 17-31ATC · Fullerton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1989 · N777ML · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB MKC89LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA074.md): Cessna 172 · Cresco, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1989 · N5371D · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during the landing on a closed runway.
- [NTSB CHI89LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA055.md): Cessna 172N · Superior, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1989 · N5315D · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. Factors related to the accident were the icy and snow covered runway conditions and the snowbank.
- [NTSB LAX89LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA124.md): Cessna 182L · Upland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1989 · N42859 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to correct the attitude of the aircraft and achieve proper alignment with the runway prior to landing touchdown.
- [NTSB ATL89LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA097.md): Cessna 180J · W. Columbia, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1989 · N601RF · Substantial damage
  > Improper torquing of the attachment bolt during installation by unknown person(s), which resulted in the separation of the bolt and nut and subsequent separation of the main landing gear from the airplane.
- [NTSB MKC89LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA071.md): Cessna 310 · Des Moines, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1989 · N5119C · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to properly flare the airplane. Contributing to the accident were the weather conditions.
- [NTSB FTW89LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA062.md): Cessna 421B · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1989 · N5999M · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to follow the proper procedures/directives by not following the glideslope which resulted in not being able to attain the proper touchdown point.
- [NTSB MKC89LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA073.md): Cessna 310Q · Norfolk, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1989 · N69806 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the landing which resulted in an inadequate flare. Contributingto the accident were the icing conditions and ice accumulation of the wings of the airplane.
- [NTSB MKC89LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA070.md): Grumman G-164B · Griffithville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1989 · N6610Q · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to assure suitable terrain was being used for the landing.
- [NTSB MKC89LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA069.md): Cessna 152 · Crookston, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1989 · N5329B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the icy/snow covered runway.
- [NTSB MKC89LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA068.md): Grumman G-164B · Harrisburg, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1989 · N3627D · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the hydraulic line which rendered the brake system inoperative.
- [NTSB MKC89LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA067.md): Cessna 172 · Grand Rapids, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1989 · N6418D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the crosswind conditions. Contributing to the accident were the gusty crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC89FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89FA092.md): Cessna S550 · Poughkeepsie, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1989 · N29X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper use of the powerplant controls, which resulted in actuation (tripping) of the reverse load limiters on the thrust reversers and subsequent reduction of available power in both engines. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's…
- [NTSB FTW89LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA060.md): Cessna 172 · Jacksboro, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 1989 · N8643U · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to go around, when she did not attain the proper touchdown point (landed long) and had excessive airspeed to stop on the runway. A factor related to the accident was the unfavorable wind condition (sudden wind shift).
- [NTSB FTW89LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA058.md): Cessna 172 · Marietta, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 1989 · N734DR · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to select the proper runway, which resulted in a downwind landing and an overrun of the runway. The gusty tailwind, ditch, and railing (fence) were factors.
- [NTSB FTW89DQA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89DQA03.md): Burkhart Grob G109B · El Paso, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 26, 1989 · N224BG · Substantial damage
  > Pilot in command's loss of control due to overcontrolling the aircraft. The situation was proceeded by a high sink rate that resulted in a hard landing with an inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's…
- [NTSB ATL89LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA093.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Liberty, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 1989 · N56600 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent landing at the wrong airport, contributing to the accident was the failure of the airport personnel to notify the FAA of the existance of the airport so it could be properly designated on aviation charts.
- [NTSB SEA89LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA051.md): Stinson 108-1 · Albany, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1989 · N97764 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing and the improper use of flight controls. Contributing to the accident were the crosswind and the pilot's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB MIA89IA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89IA094.md): Beech B60 · Jacksonville, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1989 · N294D · Minor damage
  > Failure of the left main landing gear retract rod due to poor maintenance and inspection of the main gear assembly.
- [NTSB MIA89LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA092.md): Bell 47G · Oklawaha, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1989 · N863Z · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to properly control the helicopter during an attempted landing on the back of a truck. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in performing similar landings.
- [NTSB NYC89FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89FA089.md): Aerospatiale AS-350D · Spring Valley, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1989 · N5793P · Destroyed
  > Failure of the FAA flight examiner (f/e) to follow proper procedures concerning the autorotation, and improper remedial action by the pilot-in-command (PIC). Factors related to the accident were: lack of information in the flight manual concerning…
- [NTSB LAX89DUJ05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89DUJ05.md): Warwick Thorp T-18 · Aguila, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Feb 22, 1989 · N9675Z · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in the aircraft veering off the runway. Factors related to the accident were: uneven runway & the ditch.

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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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