# 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 GAA17CA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA085.md): Hundley Michael J Vans RV8 · Roopville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 22, 2016 · N880KM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s overcorrection with the right rudder during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a runway excursion.
- [NTSB GAA17CA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA078.md): Lancair LC41 550FG · Redding, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 22, 2016 · N169WT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s unstabilized approach and subsequent failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB ERA17LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA053.md): Broussard Broussard MH 1521 · Simpsonville, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2016 · N315XC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll due to a flat left main landing gear tire.
- [NTSB GAA17CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA079.md): Cessna 172 · Dayton, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 20, 2016 · N4331R · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s inability to maintain pitch and bank control during the landing after the airplane was struck by a deer.
- [NTSB GAA17CA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA080.md): Cessna 172 · Woodbine, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 19, 2016 · N5249R · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a porpoised landing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA092.md): Pitcairn PA 18 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 18, 2016 · N12680 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to correct the gyroplane’s right roll during the landing, which resulted in the exceedance of its critical angle and a subsequent roll-over. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s focus on preventing a potential ground loop instead…
- [NTSB ERA17LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA054.md): Loofbourrow John W Rutan Defiant · Morristown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 16, 2016 · N770JL · Substantial damage
  > A collapse of the nose landing gear due to wear in the landing gear extension system.
- [NTSB ERA17LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA046.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · West Chester, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2016 · N306RL · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's decision to continue the practice autorotation in known gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing and roll over.
- [NTSB GAA17CA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA071.md): Cessna 120 · Lincoln, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 14, 2016 · N120MD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN17WA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA040.md): Bombardier BD 100-1A10 · Albrook, Panama · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 14, 2016 · N303CZ · Minor damage
  > On November 14, 2016, about 1630 eastern standard time, a Bombardier BD-100-1A10, N303CZ, experienced a runway excursion while landing at Albrook-Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (MPMG), Panama City, Panama. The airplane was registered to Delaware…
- [NTSB GAA17CA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA066.md): Luscombe 8 · Conway, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 12, 2016 · N2604K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and ground loop.
- [NTSB ANC17LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17LA005.md): Cessna A185 · Ninilchik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2016 · N4918Q · Substantial damage
  > A loss of brake system fluid due to leaks in the o-rings, which resulted in asymmetrical braking and a subsequent loss of directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB GAA17CA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA068.md): Maule MX7 · Port Aransas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 10, 2016 · N591SB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing with a crosswind.
- [NTSB GAA17CA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA067.md): Cessna 172 · Concord, NH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 10, 2016 · N53402 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB DCA17WA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA030.md): Boeing 737 · Mexico City, Mexico · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 9, 2016 · XA-UQA · No damage
  > The Mexican Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil (DGAC) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737, which occurred on November 9, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the DGAC investigation under the…
- [NTSB DCA17WA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA023.md): Boeing 737-476 · Bogota, Colombia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 9, 2016 · HK5139 · Minor damage
  > The Colombia Civil Aviation Authority (CCAA) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a BOEING 737-476 airplane that occurred on November 09, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the CCAA's investigation under the…
- [NTSB GAA17CA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA065.md): Cessna 172 · Sarasota, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 8, 2016 · N2272C · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA062.md): Aeronca L 3B · Fitchburg, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 8, 2016 · N46893 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB GAA17CA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA063.md): Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau DUO Discus · Port Matilda, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 5, 2016 · N484KS · No damage
  > The bystander's decision to walk onto the runway, which resulted in him being struck by the glider's left wing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA069.md): Cessna 172 · Danville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 4, 2016 · N456SP · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA059.md): Haring Clay RV6 · Eureka, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 4, 2016 · N207HW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA17CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17CA047.md): Hawker Beechcraft G58 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 1, 2016 · N525 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain the proper airspeed during final approach and his subsequent loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB GAA17CA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA055.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 20 · Bristow, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 31, 2016 · N781MA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during a landing attempt at night, which resulted in a delayed go-around procedure and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of recent flight experience.
- [NTSB ERA17LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA033.md): Cessna TR182 · Watertown, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 2016 · N4657S · Substantial damage
  > A collapse of the main landing gear for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB GAA17CA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA289.md): Cessna R182 · Llano, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 29, 2016 · N855SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
- [NTSB DCA17MA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17MA022.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD 10-10F · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Major investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2016 · N370FE · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left main landing gear (MLG) due to fatigue cracking that initiated at a corrosion pit. The pit formed in the absence of a required protective cadmium coating the cause of which could not be determined from available evidence. Contributing…
- [NTSB WPR17WA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17WA095.md): Cessna 500 · Banswara, India · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 27, 2016 · VH-KMB · Minor damage
  > On October 27, 2016, at 0745 universal coordinated time (1315 local time), a Cessna 500 SII Citation, VT-KMB, sustained minor damage following a runway excursion in Banswara, India. The airplane was operated under the pertinent regulations of the Government…
- [NTSB DCA17IA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17IA020.md): Boeing 737 7L9 · New York, NY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2016 · N278EA · Minor damage
  > The first officer's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and the flight crew's failure to call for a go-around, which resulted in the airplane landing more than halfway down the runway. Contributing to the incident were, the first officer's initiation…
- [NTSB GAA17CA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA048.md): Cessna 182 · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 26, 2016 · N387CS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform a go-around when he recognized that the airplane was high and fast during the final approach, which resulted in an improper landing flare and a hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA074.md): Raytheon 58 · Lancaster, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 25, 2016 · N600RV · Substantial damage
  > A collision with deer on the runway during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB GAA17CA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA054.md): Cessna A185 · Winnemucca, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 25, 2016 · N7711L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB GAA17CA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA049.md): Aviat A-1C · Placerville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 24, 2016 · N331MA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing in gusty crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA17CA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA046.md): Cirrus SR22 · Kirksville, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 23, 2016 · N528HB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper compensation for changing wind during the landing flare, which resulted in an off-centered landing and a subsequent loss of directional control.
- [NTSB GAA17CA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA044.md): Beech D18S · Deming, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 23, 2016 · N644B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB GAA17CA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA040.md): Piper PA 20S · Arcadia, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 23, 2016 · N7329K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper pitch and power control during landing in a straight float-equipped airplane on grass in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB GAA17CA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA034.md): Yakovlev YAK · Tracy, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 23, 2016 · N38YK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s unstabilized approach and delayed application of full throttle for a go-around, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB GAA17CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA053.md): Boeing A75N1(PT17) · Valley Center, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 22, 2016 · N68117 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll and to see and avoid the airplane stopped on the edge of the runway.
- [NTSB GAA17CA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA043.md): Aeronca 11AC · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 22, 2016 · N9410E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA17LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA029.md): Aerostar International RX8 · Mount Ulla, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2016 · N9015Y · Minor damage
  > The passenger's failure to follow the pilot's instructions for properly securing herself during landing, which resulted in her serious injury when the balloon landed hard and the basket was dragged.
- [NTSB OPS17IA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS17IA003.md): Douglas DC 9 83 · Westfield, MA · Incident · Class 2 · Incident · Final report · Oct 21, 2016 · N425NV · No damage
  > The air traffic controller issuing the aircraft a clearance to land while there was a vehicle authorized to be on the same runway. Contributing to the incident was the air traffic controller's decision to not simulcast the local control and ground control…
- [NTSB GAA17CA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA050.md): Cessna 305 · Llano, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 21, 2016 · N5075S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in cross wind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA17CA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA041.md): Cessna A185 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2016 · N7565H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB GAA17CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA035.md): Piper PA 28 · Fresno, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2016 · N5541F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during departure due to being distracted by looking for his phone.
- [NTSB CEN17LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA023.md): Stinson 108 · Austin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2016 · N97634 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN17LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA022.md): Cessna T210L · Pflugerville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2016 · N210LC · Substantial damage
  > Landing gear collapse upon landing due to a hydraulic leak that led to insufficient pressure to fully extend and lock the gear in a down position.
- [NTSB GAA17CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA037.md): Piper PA24 · Wagoner, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 16, 2016 · N8277P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA17CA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA024.md): Cessna 182 · Leesburg, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 16, 2016 · N5446N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN17WA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA141.md): Reims 406 · Oulu, Finland · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 16, 2016 · OH-OTL · Substantial damage
  > On October 3, 2016, a Reims F406 Caravan II aircraft, registered OH-OTL, experienced a landing gear failure while landing at Oulu Airport, Finland. The airplane was substantially damaged. The two pilots onboard were uninjured. The accident is being…
- [NTSB GAA17CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA047.md): Piper PA 34 · Springfield, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 15, 2016 · N55378 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for gusting wind during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA038.md): Luscombe 8 · Wilmington, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 15, 2016 · N1750K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion.

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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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