# NTSB investigations, NV: 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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB WPR27LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR27LA016.md): Piper PA-30 · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Oct 12, 2026 · N7571Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR26LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA298.md): Cessna A185F · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Aug 8, 2026 · N185 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR26LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA288.md): Piper PA-20 · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Aug 2, 2026 · N7626K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR26LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA244.md): Piper PA-18A · Minden, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 23, 2026 · N7764D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR26LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA225.md): Ultramagic N-300 · Pahrump, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jun 18, 2026 · N330LV · Substantial damage
  > On June 18, 2026, at 0645 mountain daylight time, an Ultramagic SA N-300 balloon, N330LV, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Pahrump, Nevada. The pilot and 2 passengers were seriously injured; 7 passengers sustained minor…
- [NTSB WPR26LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA087.md): Kitfox Series 7 · Lemmon Valley-Golden Valley, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 19, 2026 · N775DZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inability to maintain clearance from terrain during a go-around.
- [NTSB WPR26LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA064.md): Mooney M20J · Silver Springs, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Dec 17, 2025 · N87PM · Substantial damage
  > On December 17, 2025, about 1230 Pacific standard time, a Mooney M20J, N87PM, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Silver Springs, Nevada. The pilot and passenger sustained serious injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title…
- [NTSB WPR26LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA057.md): Porto Risen SV · Carson City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 13, 2025 · N817D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing.
- [NTSB WPR26LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA014.md): Maye James A Just Aircraft Escapade · Flanigan, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 4, 2025 · N80JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR26LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA003.md): Willey Frank C Jr. Avid Mark 4 · Boulder City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 4, 2025 · N90331 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing.
- [NTSB WPR25LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA202.md): Mooney M20K · Henderson, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 3, 2025 · N66JG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a go-around, resulting in a collision with a runway sign.
- [NTSB DCA25LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA25LA251.md): Boeing 737-924ER · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 2, 2025 · N66831 · Substantial damage
  > The first officer’s failure to maintain proper pitch attitude during flare which resulted in a bounced landing and a tailstrike.
- [NTSB WPR25LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA160.md): Pilatus PC-12/47 · Henderson, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 18, 2025 · N220JP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB WPR25LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA130.md): Hy-Tek Hurricane HP · Elko, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Apr 14, 2025 · N9088G · Substantial damage
  > On April 14, 2025, about 1003 Pacific daylight time, an experimental amateur-built Hy-Tek Hurricane HP, N9088G, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Elko, Nevada. The pilot sustained serious injuries. The airplane was operated as…
- [NTSB WPR25LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA117.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Henderson, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 19, 2025 · N171M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing, in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR25LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA038.md): Dehavilland DHC-6-300 · Boulder City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 15, 2024 · N241SA · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control during the landing roll in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR25LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA022.md): Seifert Dale E Highlander · Elko, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 20, 2024 · N716DW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain direction control during a go-around, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB WPR24LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA197.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Fernley, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 13, 2024 · N4625Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR24LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA075.md): Harmon Rocket II · Mesquite, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 12, 2024 · N630L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control on the landing roll, which led to the airplane coming to rest inverted.
- [NTSB WPR23LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA325.md): Cessna 172M · Carson City, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 25, 2023 · N4432R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during an aborted landing in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR23LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA259.md): Aviat A-1B · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 24, 2023 · N307F · Minor damage
  > The pilot’s unsafe inflight operation of the airplane and failure to maintain clearance from a person on the ground, which resulted in a serious injury.
- [NTSB WPR23LA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA362.md): Let L-23 Super Blanik · Minden, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 3, 2023 · N438BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in an impact with a taxiway sign.
- [NTSB WPR23LA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA367.md): Cessna 180 · Minden, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 27, 2023 · N180MK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a quartering headwind.
- [NTSB WPR23LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA190.md): Aviat A-1C-180 · Elko, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 12, 2023 · N12HD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing with a quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB WPR23LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA179.md): ELY John M Vans Acft RV-8 · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 5, 2023 · N83SE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB WPR23LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA155.md): Cessna 172N · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 15, 2023 · N734NJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll resulting in collision with taxiway sign.
- [NTSB WPR23LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA133.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · Winnemucca, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 17, 2023 · N326AF · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB WPR23LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA139.md): Fiedler Mark R PA-18 Replica · Sandy Valley, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 12, 2023 · N127MF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during an off airport precautionary landing on soft soil, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB WPR23LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA041.md): Cessna 172M · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 18, 2022 · N88E · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The student helicopter pilot’s failure to follow the tower controller’s landing instructions, which resulted in a midair collision.
- [NTSB WPR23LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA093.md): Vans RV10 · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 28, 2022 · N673PH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR23LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA018.md): Piper J3F-60 · Herlong, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 15, 2022 · N21486 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate separation during a formation flight, which resulted in an encounter with wake turbulence, an aerodynamic stall, and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR23LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA005.md): Cubcrafters CCX-2000 · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 1, 2022 · N917HB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB WPR22LA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA346.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA20-C1 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 10, 2022 · N169PS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during landing in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR22LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA206.md): Shea Pitts Special S-1C · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 6, 2022 · N52JH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR22LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA142.md): Barber Robert L Sonerai II L · Jean, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 3, 2022 · N333BM · Substantial damage
  > A reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ENG22FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG22FA009.md): Boeing 737-8K2 · Las Vegas, NV · Incident · No injuries · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Feb 4, 2022 · N817SY · Minor damage
  > The fatigue failure of the right main landing gear initiated by liquid metal embrittlement by cadmium at arc burn locations in the outer cylinder tooling hole area. The arc burns were likely the result of operator error during stylus cadmium plating…
- [NTSB DCA22LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA22LA044.md): Airbus A320-251N · Paradise, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 13, 2021 · N307FR · Substantial damage
  > The captain’s failure to maintain proper pitch attitude during landing, likely caused by improper seat position.
- [NTSB WPR22LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA039.md): Iai 1125 Westwind Astra · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 14, 2021 · N771DX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot landed long and failed to deploy the thrust reversers, which resulted in a runway overrun and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane as a single pilot instead of the required minimum crew…
- [NTSB WPR21LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA261.md): Beech 95-A55 · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 29, 2021 · N764SU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during landing roll due to a flat tire.
- [NTSB WPR21LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA247.md): Short Bros SD-360-300 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 25, 2021 · N970AA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear during landing and the check pilot’s inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB WPR21LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA246.md): Airborne Australia XT582 · Carson City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 24, 2021 · N8003K · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting wind, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR21LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA215.md): Cessna R182 · Minden, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 30, 2021 · N757ZZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB WPR21LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA225.md): Lindstrand Balloons 90A · Dayton, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 28, 2021 · N1535G · No damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the balloon due to an unexpected high surface wind and downdraft, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR21LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA206.md): Cessna 170A · Mesquite, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 23, 2021 · N9557A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the landing roll, which resulted in a nosed over.
- [NTSB WPR21LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA092.md): Creek Michel W Bearhawk · Elko, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 16, 2021 · N2828M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s unstable approach to land, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent nose over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue an approach in sun glare conditions.
- [NTSB WPR21LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA034.md): American Legend AL-3 Cub · Minden, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 2, 2020 · N755MG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB WPR21LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA033.md): Schleicher ASK21 · Minden, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 6, 2020 · N684KS · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper application of the airbrakes during final approach, which resulted in a landing area undershoot and subsequent hard, bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR20LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA322.md): Piper PA32-300 · Silver Springs, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 26, 2020 · N4132W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a nighttime landing with a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a sign.
- [NTSB WPR20CA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA286.md): Northrop F5 · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Aug 24, 2020 · N926TA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to complete the pre-landing checklist due to a distraction which resulted in a gear-up landing.
- [NTSB WPR20CA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA260.md): Evektor Aerotechnik Sportstar · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2020 · N644SB · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate decision to make a premature turn onto a taxiway which resulted in a collision with a taxiway sign.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550/cases.md?state=NV&page=2

## 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'NV' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM case_phases WHERE main = 550)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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