# NTSB investigations, 1995: 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 LAX96LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA089.md): Aerostar RX-8 · Lucerne Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1995 · N70107 · Substantial damage
  > the balloon's encounter with unexpected high wind conditions, and the pilot's inability to stop the balloon prior to contacting ground obstructions.
- [NTSB FTW96LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA082.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Durango, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1995 · N7356V · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the nose wheel steering mechanism which rendered the aircraft uncontrollable on the ground. A factor was the rough and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB NYC96LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA045.md): Cessna 150J · Kutztown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1995 · N50836 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's selection of an unsuitable runway for landing. The snow covered runway was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI96LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA070.md): Cessna 310R · Minocqua, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1995 · N68300 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the landing. The weather and ice accumulation on the airplane were factors.
- [NTSB BFO96LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96LA033.md): Cessna 210 · Baltimore, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1995 · N450EM · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to ensure that the landing gear was fully down and locked before landing.
- [NTSB CHI96LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA062.md): Cessna 172M · Excelsior Sprg, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1995 · N172DA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of the wrong runway for landing and the delayed aborted landing. Factors associated with the accident were the tailwind condition and the pilot's inadequate level-off.
- [NTSB ANC96LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA023.md): Cessna 337G · Stevens Village, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1995 · N990LB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment during the approach and landing roll. A factor associated with the accident is the reduced visibility created by the falling snow.
- [NTSB LAX96LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA081.md): Cessna 150M · Quartzsite, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1995 · N66172 · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB LAX96LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA079.md): Cessna 182Q · Fallbrook, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1995 · N97196 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation (failure to ensuring the flight information publication was current); his selection of the wrong runway for landing; his failure to achieve the proper touchdown point during the landing; and his failure to…
- [NTSB FTW96IA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96IA080.md): Beech 1900C · Denver, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1995 · N39019 · No damage
  > failure by the outside contractor to perform adequate maintenance, and failure by the operator to perform an adequate inspection.
- [NTSB SEA96LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA035.md): Cessna 172N · Pacific City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1995 · N738ME · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the landing, which resulted in his failure to clear the perimeter fence. Factors relating to the accident were: the tailwind, and the pilot's failure to land at the proper touchdown point.
- [NTSB CHI96LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA063.md): Piper PA-28RT-201 · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1995 · N8162S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare.
- [NTSB LAX96LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA077.md): Cessna 172 · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1995 · N73303 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper aborted landing procedure which resulted in the aircraft stalling and impacting terrain.
- [NTSB CHI96IA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96IA059.md): Douglas DC-9-32 · Saint Louis, MO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1995 · N925L · No damage
  > loss of induction air into the engine inlets resulting in simultaneous loss of power on both engines. Factors relating to this incident were: disconnection of the airplane's hydraulic pumps and generators, slush on the runway and the hydroplaning condition.
- [NTSB ATL96LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA023.md): Hiller 12C · N. Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1995 · N234SM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper operation of the flight controls during a practice autorotation, and the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the operation
- [NTSB SEA96LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA032.md): Cessna 172K · Owyhee, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1995 · N143JP · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. The soft terrain and high vegetation were related factors.
- [NTSB CHI96LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA053.md): Swearingen SA-226AT · Detroit, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1995 · N31AT · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to extend the landing gear. A factor in the accident was the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB NYC96LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA039.md): Cessna 172N · Sanford, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1995 · N734QZ · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to adequately compensate for a crosswind during the landing roll, which resulted in a collision with a snowbank. Factors relating to the accident were: ice on the runway and the gusty crosswind condition.
- [NTSB FTW96LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA064.md): Cessna 310D · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1995 · N6925T · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the left main landing gear strut at the fork weld.
- [NTSB SEA96IA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96IA027.md): Boeing 727-232 · Boise, ID · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1995 · N543DA · Minor damage
  > the pilot-in-command's misjudgment of the remedial action necessary to correct the aircraft's misalignment with the runway. The dark night conditions, fog, and the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain proper alignment with the runway were factors.
- [NTSB NYC96LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA037.md): Cessna 150M · Moultonboro, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1995 · N45625 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing, which allowed the plane to depart the runway and collide with a snowbank. A factor relating to the accident was: the icy runway condition.
- [NTSB LAX96LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA064.md): Emroth Emair MA-1B · Pahala, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1995 · N88899 · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to adequately compensate for wind conditions, and to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing.
- [NTSB LAX96LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA062.md): Cessna 172N · Winslow, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1995 · N739LD · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's use of an excessive airspeed during the landing approach, which resulted in a hard landing, a porpoise, and a collapse of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB NYC96LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA033.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Meriden, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1995 · N2226Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. The unfavorable wind condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW96LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA059.md): Thunder and Colt AX9-140 · Gallup, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1995 · N9606A · No damage
  > the high winds and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB BFO96LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96LA030.md): Cessna 172K · Lovingston, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1995 · N84460 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision during the approach/landing phase of flight. Related factors were: the pilot's selection of the wrong runway, and the gusty tailwind conditions.
- [NTSB MIA96LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA032.md): Koutz Q-200 · Valdosta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1995 · N39LK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. The crosswind was a factor.
- [NTSB FTW96LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA057.md): Beech D18S · Loveland, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1995 · N8603A · Destroyed
  > The second pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions and his improper recovery from a bounced landing, and the pilot-in-command's inadequate supervision of the flight. Factors were the second pilot's lack of landing experience in the airplane…
- [NTSB MIA96LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA030.md): Cessna 152 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1995 · N911MF · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper level-off and elevator control input.
- [NTSB LAX96LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA055.md): Schafer Lancair 360 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1995 · N56DS · Substantial damage
  > failure of the nose gear strut, during landing.
- [NTSB FTW96LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA067.md): General Balloon AX-6 · Houston, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1995 · N2508E · No damage
  > Failure by the pilot to maintain control of the balloon during landing. A factor was unfavorable wind.
- [NTSB FTW96LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA055.md): Aerostar RX8 · Rio Rancho, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1995 · N6360U · No damage
  > The pilot's improper planning/decision. A factor relating to the accident was: the high wind condition.
- [NTSB CHI96LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA042.md): Cessna T337G · Pontiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1995 · N6CX · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper level-off and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB NYC96LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA032.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Lake Placid, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1995 · N5030S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing, and subsequently the airplane veered off the runway.
- [NTSB NYC96LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA030.md): Luscombe 8A · Kutztown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1995 · N1109K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of brakes during the landing roll resulting in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB CHI96LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA043.md): Aerostar Raven S57-A · Stark, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1995 · N7019G · No damage
  > the pilot's failure to follow emergency procedures. A factor was the weather condition.
- [NTSB FTW96LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA052.md): Champion 7FC · Fredericksburg, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1995 · N9899B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors were the binding tailwheel and the pilot's lack of experience in tailwheel airplanes.
- [NTSB LAX96LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA051.md): Diamond Aircraft Industries DA20-A1 · San Carlos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1995 · N402KT · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain directional control, while landing at night.
- [NTSB CHI96LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA036.md): Cessna 150M · Lacon, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1995 · N714QH · Substantial damage
  > was the compensation for wind conditions inadequate and aircraft control not maintained. A factor was directional control inadequately maintained.
- [NTSB BFO96LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96LA025.md): Sellors Kitfox IV · Pasadena, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1995 · N86548 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper (abrupt) application of brakes during the landing roll. Factors relating to the accicent were: the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point during the landing, and his lack of experience in the make and model of airplane.
- [NTSB LAX96LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA047.md): Beech D-50 · Jackson, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1995 · N100AV · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilot-in-command to follow the pre-landing checklist which resulted in his failure to extend the landing gear and an inadvertent wheels-up landing.
- [NTSB ATL96LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA011.md): Cessna 421 · Peachtree City, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1995 · N707WC · Substantial damage
  > Deer on the runway during a night landing that resulted in the collision.
- [NTSB SEA96LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA018.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Seeley Lake, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1995 · N8431D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. The snow covered runway was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI96LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA028.md): Cessna 421 · Romeo, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1995 · N1588G · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed during landing, causing the inadvertent stall. A factor was the icing conditions.
- [NTSB FTW96LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA047.md): Cessna 210B · Loveland, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1995 · N9651X · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to extend the landing gear.
- [NTSB CHI96LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA033.md): Forney F-1 · Estherville, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1995 · N7515C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing. A factor associated with the accident was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB MIA96LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA022.md): Cessna 182Q · Snellville, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1995 · N759XV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point on landing. The sunglare and wet grass were factors.
- [NTSB NYC96LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA026.md): Fairchild Merlin Iiia · Butler, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1995 · N636SP · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to perform a missed approach, when the airplane was not properly aligned with the landing runway; and his failure to properly flare the airplane, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CHI96LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA026.md): Cessna 150 · Wabash, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1995 · N21960 · Substantial damage
  > deer that went onto the runway as the aircraft was landing. The light condition at dusk was a related factor.
- [NTSB MIA96LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA016.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1995 · N33309 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow procedures, resulting in the airplane being landed with the landing gear in the up position.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550/cases.md?year=1995&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 year(c."eventDate") = 1995
  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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