# NTSB investigations, 2006: 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 NYC07CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA053.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Cumberland, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 31, 2006 · N348TF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of the airplane's distance/altitude during the landing approach.
- [NTSB DFW07CA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA048.md): Cessna 172S · Spicewood, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 31, 2006 · N988SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for the existing wind conditions resulting in a loss of directional control. Factors were the gusty crosswind and the muddy terrain.
- [NTSB DFW07CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA047.md): Piper PA 32R 301T · Crystal Beach, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 31, 2006 · N5319J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's touchdown too far down the runway resulting in an overrun. Factors were the wet grass runway and the trailer.
- [NTSB DEN07LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07LA042.md): Mino Kitfox 3 · Canon City, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2006 · N928LM · Substantial damage
  > The certificated flight instructor's failure to adequately supervise the dual student during the landing flare-touchdown, which resulted in a hard landing and a nose over. A factor associated with the accident is the dual student's improper recovery from a…
- [NTSB LAX07LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA081.md): Cessna 140 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2006 · N9198Z · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot under instruction to maintain directional control of the airplane and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB DFW07CA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA046.md): Cessna 172M · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 27, 2006 · N172BP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for the existing wind conditions during the landing roll resulting in a loss of control. A contributing factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB DFW07CA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA045.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Lakeshore, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 27, 2006 · N2021H · Substantial damage
  > The landing overrun for unknown reasons. A factor was the ditch.
- [NTSB NYC07FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA051.md): Cessna 414 · Johnstown, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 2006 · N400CS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to abort the landing with a damaged airplane. Contributing to the accident were the damage from the airplane's impact with the runway, the pilot's failure to lower the landing gear prior to the landing attempt, and the in-flight…
- [NTSB MIA07CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA030.md): Morgan, Marvin R. Zenair CH701 Stol · Lithia, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 24, 2006 · N817DJ · Substantial damage
  > Collapse of the nosegear for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DEN07CA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA043.md): Cessna 172N · Cottonwood Fall, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 24, 2006 · N4811G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the fence. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inability to properly identify the runway environment, and the improper in-flight decision to initiate a go-around.
- [NTSB CHI07CA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA049.md): Beech 99 · Mosinee, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 23, 2006 · N799CZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot encountering the unsuitable terrain during the landing. Factors were the dark night and the snowbank.
- [NTSB DFW07LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA043.md): Eurocopter EC120B · Grand Prairie, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2006 · N171AE · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate remedial action which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the practice autorotation.
- [NTSB CHI07LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA037.md): Piper PA-31T1 · Waterloo, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2006 · N20DL · Substantial damage
  > The go-around not performed and the improper flare by the pilot during landing.
- [NTSB SEA07CA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA029.md): Cessna 172RG · Laurel, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 11, 2006 · N6501V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent nose over. A contributing factor was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB NYC07CA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA045.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Danbury, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 11, 2006 · N44635 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB DFW07CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA037.md): Hughes 269B · Houma, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 11, 2006 · N9396F · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power as a result of a cracked engine cylinder and broken spark plug which resulted in a hard landing. A factor was that it was not possible to attain proper rotor RPM.
- [NTSB CHI07LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA036.md): Navion Navion G · Coalton, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2006 · N33FL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to follow the checklist and lower the landing gear. A factor in the accident was the fence post.
- [NTSB NYC07CA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA046.md): Cessna 172R · Northhampton, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 10, 2006 · N9421Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB DEN07LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07LA036.md): Fairchild SA227BC · Gillette, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2006 · N779BC · Substantial damage
  > wind shear.
- [NTSB SEA07LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA030.md): Cessna P210N · Burns, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2006 · N6006P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to put the landing gear down for landing.
- [NTSB MIA07CA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA025.md): Waco Classic YMF-F5C · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 4, 2006 · N113KJ · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in a ground loop, and subsequent wing contact with the runway.
- [NTSB NYC07LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA040.md): Cessna 150F · Livermore Falls, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2006 · N8019F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a groundloop.
- [NTSB DFW07CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA033.md): Stits Flut-R-Bug SA6B · Camerson, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 2, 2006 · N3129 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in a hard landing. A factor was the delayed remedial action by the flight instructor.
- [NTSB LAX07CA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA050.md): Robinson R22B · Redding, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 27, 2006 · N7198N · Substantial damage
  > The student's misjudged landing flare, the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight, and the instructor's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm.
- [NTSB CHI07CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA030.md): Aviat A-1B · St Louis, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 26, 2006 · N74HP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing which resulted in the wing striking the ground during the inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB CHI07CA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA028.md): Cessna 421C · Moline, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 26, 2006 · N471BW · Substantial damage
  > The incorrect installation of the torque link scissor assembly by maintenance personnel, which resulted in the collapse of the right main landing gear during landing.
- [NTSB SEA07LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA024.md): Cessna 152 · Missoula, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2006 · N93239 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's misjudged distance/speed during final approach, which resulted in an overrun during landing roll and collision with a fence.
- [NTSB ATL07CA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA022.md): Cessna 172N · Reidsville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 25, 2006 · N172LF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing roll, which resulted in an on ground collision with trees.
- [NTSB CHI07CA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA029.md): Cessna 150J · South Haven, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 24, 2006 · N61235 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind during landing. Factors were the crosswind and the ditch.
- [NTSB LAX07CA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA044.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Springerville, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 23, 2006 · N4925L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB DFW07CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA030.md): Cessna 152 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 23, 2006 · N67503 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor was the misjudged touchdown point.
- [NTSB CHI07CA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA031.md): Cessna 120 · Perryville, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 23, 2006 · N1915N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing which resulted in an overload of the tailwheel attachment structure in the fuselage.
- [NTSB DFW07CA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA028.md): Cessna 172N · Spring, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 22, 2006 · N81HT · Substantial damage
  > Loss of directional control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC07CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA035.md): Baggett RV6A · Nokesville, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 21, 2006 · N5779 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compenstation for a crosswind while landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB LAX07CA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA043.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Santa Clarita, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 21, 2006 · N994HV · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and the instructor's failure to arrest the descent, which resulted in a dynamic rollover. Also causal was the inadequate supervision by the instructor. A factor in the accident was the wind shift…
- [NTSB LAX07CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA042.md): Pippert Zenith CH-701 · Yerington, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 21, 2006 · N7092B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain both directional and pitch control.
- [NTSB MIA07CA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA019.md): Cessna 172S · New Smyrna, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 19, 2006 · N53095 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB LAX07CA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA038.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 19, 2006 · N8477F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition during the landinf roll which resulted in a loss of control and an on ground collision with a berm.and failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB DEN07CA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA026.md): Liberty Aerospace Liberty XL-2 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 19, 2006 · N531XL · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's improper flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing resulting in an inadvertent loss of control.
- [NTSB CHI07IA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07IA067.md): Piper PA-46-500TP · Fort Wayne, IN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2006 · N4185L · Minor damage
  > The fatigue failure/separation of the engine mount's nose gear actuator attachment foot, and the manufacturer's inadequate engine mount/nose gear actuator attachment design.
- [NTSB ATL07CA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA019.md): Holmgreen RV-6A · Midway, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 18, 2006 · N525RV · Substantial damage
  > An on ground encounter with rough/uneven terrain during the landing roll out resulting in the collapse of the nosewheel and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB NYC07LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA032.md): Columbia LC41-550FG · Somerville, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2006 · N1442E · Substantial damage
  > The tug driver's inadequate lookout for landing traffic before crossing the runway.
- [NTSB CHI07CA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA025.md): Cessna 172G · Ankeny, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 17, 2006 · N1374F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to land on an unlighted runway at night, and her resulting failure to attain a proper touchdown point leading to the landing over run. Contributing factors were the night (low light) condition and the ditch encountered during the…
- [NTSB SEA07LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA018.md): Aviat A-1B · Fruitland, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2006 · N85HY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision to land on snow covered terrain. Deep snow on the terrain that the pilot chose to land on was a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB LAX07CA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA036.md): Burkhart Grob Flugzeugbau G103 Twin Astir · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 15, 2006 · N4115M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the spoilers during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, and his inadequate bounced landing recovery technique.
- [NTSB CHI07LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA024.md): Maule MX-7-180B · Edenville, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2006 · N4159K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control during landing on a lake resulting in the amphibian aircraft flipping over inverted.
- [NTSB MIA07CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA016.md): Jerald F. Huffman Rebel · Wimauma, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 14, 2006 · N4038W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent application of brakes during the landing flare touchdown which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB DEN07CA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA023.md): American Champion 7GCBC · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 13, 2006 · N87VF · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, and his failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall and hard landing.
- [NTSB NYC07CA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA028.md): Piper PA-11 · Van Hornsville, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 11, 2006 · N4549M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during landing.
- [NTSB DEN07FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07FA022.md): Cessna 337C · Alamogordo, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2006 · N2500S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's incapacitation due to a heart attack while landing, which resulted in a loss of control and an on ground collision with objects.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550/cases.md?year=2006&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") = 2006
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM case_phases WHERE main = 550)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550/cases?year=2006

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