# NTSB investigations, 2010: 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 WPR11CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA097.md): Cessna 180 · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 31, 2010 · N67F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing that resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB ERA11LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA105.md): Cessna 172 · Dublin, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2010 · N4383Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper touchdown speed which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the undetermined malfunction of the airspeed indicator.
- [NTSB CEN11CA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA140.md): Rockwell International 114A · North Lima, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 30, 2010 · N527GT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing touchdown.
- [NTSB ERA11LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA106.md): Eurocopter MBB-BK · Cherry Point, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2010 · N854EC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's impairment during cruise flight due to a recurring stroke. Contributing to the accident was the Federal Aviation Administration's inadequate oversight of the pilot's known medical condition.
- [NTSB DCA11IA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA11IA015.md): Boeing 757-223 · Jackson Hole, WY · Incident · No injuries · Class 1 · Incident · Final report · Dec 29, 2010 · N668AA · No damage
  > a manufacturing defect in a clutch mechanism that prevented the speedbrakes from automatically deploying after touchdown, and the captain’s failure to monitor and extend the speedbrakes manually. Also causal was the failure of the thrust reversers to deploy…
- [NTSB ERA11CA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA170.md): Cessna 195 · Williamson, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 27, 2010 · N3464V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent application of the brakes during a bounced landing resulting in a nose over.
- [NTSB CEN11CA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA139.md): Cessna 305A · Spooner, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 25, 2010 · N6897 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing on a snow-covered lake.
- [NTSB CEN11CA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA135.md): Allen Raymond H Lancair Legacy · Troy, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 25, 2010 · N385AS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the landing which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the structural icing on the airframe.
- [NTSB ERA11LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA099.md): Beech F35 · Syracuse, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 2010 · N3448B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during landing with airframe structural icing, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s continued flight into known icing conditions.
- [NTSB ERA11CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA097.md): Cessna 140 · Winnsboro, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 24, 2010 · N76831 · Substantial damage
  > The excessive brake inputs by both pilots during the landing roll resulting in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB ANC11LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11LA006.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Saint Michael, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2010 · N45052 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of directional control during landing due to a flat nose wheel tire, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with trees.
- [NTSB CEN11CA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA127.md): Cessna 182P · Clifton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 21, 2010 · N9317G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind and inadequate flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN11CA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA131.md): Cessna 152 · Bolingbrook, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 19, 2010 · N5437M · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN11CA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA113.md): Beech 95-C55 · Ozark, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 17, 2010 · N990W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing.
- [NTSB CEN11LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA109.md): Cessna T182T · Moline, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2010 · N2187H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and noseover.
- [NTSB CEN11IA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11IA111.md): Cessna 560XL · Birmingham, AL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2010 · N498AB · No damage
  > The manufacturer's inadequate initial design and inadequate subsequent modifications of the tailcone, which allowed moisture to collect and freeze around rudder cables during operations in subfreezing temperatures, resulting in a loss of rudder authority…
- [NTSB WPR11CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA077.md): Cessna 177 · Corona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 12, 2010 · N2262Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB DCA11WA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA11WA067.md): Boeing 747 · Medina, Saudi Arabia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 12, 2010 · HZ-AWA1 · Minor damage
  > On December 12, 2010, a Boeing 747-400, Saudi registration HZ-AWA1, serial number 27672, operated by Alwafeer Air as flight 1336, exited the left side of the runway after landing at Prince Mohammed Airport, Medina, Saudi Arabia. Two of the right hand main…
- [NTSB ERA11LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA084.md): Aeronca 7CCM · Rochester, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2010 · N2053E · Substantial damage
  > The out-of-rig condition of the tailwheel lock, which resulted in a loss of directional control on landing.
- [NTSB CEN11CA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA122.md): Cessna 170B · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 11, 2010 · N1634D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB CEN11LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA102.md): Flight Design Ctls · Willard, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2010 · N30LK · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fatigue failure of a cylinder exhaust spring.
- [NTSB CEN11IA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11IA114.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · Colorado Springs, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2010 · N326AF · Minor damage
  > Fatigue failure of the nose wheel fork, which resulted in separation of the nose wheel.
- [NTSB CEN11CA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA100.md): Cessna 172S · Lawrence, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 7, 2010 · N99HV · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s non-stabilized approach and improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN11LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA093.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Ponca City, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2010 · N8320R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control during landing for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN11CA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA104.md): Cessna 172R · Warrensburg, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 2, 2010 · N465CM · Substantial damage
  > A hard landing for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DCA11WA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA11WA010.md): Boeing 737-823 · Montreal, Canada · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 1, 2010 · N901AN · Minor damage
  > On November 30, 2010, American Airlines flight AAL802, a Boeing 737-800, N901AN, departed the left side of runway 24R and stopped in the grass approximately 6600 feet down the runway while completing its landing roll at Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau…
- [NTSB CEN11IA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11IA087.md): Cessna 560XL · Toledo, OH · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2010 · N607QS · No damage
  > The manufacturer's inadequate initial design and subsequent modifications of the tailcone, which allowed moisture to collect and freeze around rudder cables during flight levels above the freezing level and resulted in a loss of rudder authority. Contributing…
- [NTSB WPR11CA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA065.md): Aviat A-1B · North Bend, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 28, 2010 · N55HU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to predetermine the depth of the snow on the runway.
- [NTSB CEN11LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA083.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Nocagdoches, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 2010 · N36405 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of power in both engines for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR11LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA063.md): Champion 7KCAB · Rialto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 2010 · N5101X · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue cracking of the left main landing gear leg, which resulted in a gear collapse during landing.
- [NTSB WPR11CA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA060.md): Burkhart Grob G-103A Twin II Acro · Warner Springs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 26, 2010 · N855BG · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor's inadequate compensation for the crosswind and delayed remedial action during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB WPR11CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA057.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Fullerton, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 24, 2010 · N459CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare during landing.
- [NTSB WPR11IA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11IA055.md): Israel Aircraft Industries Gulfstream 200 · Jackson, WY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2010 · N718QS · No damage
  > The flight crew's inability to stop the airplane during landing roll on a snow- and ice-contaminated runway. Contributing to the runway overrun were the deteriorating runway conditions.
- [NTSB ERA11CA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA076.md): Beech 95-C55 · Williston, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 19, 2010 · N677Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly configure and confirm the position of the landing gear prior to landing.
- [NTSB CEN11CA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA103.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Spring, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 18, 2010 · N8320H · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right landing gear down-lock mechanism to fully engage. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inability to verify the landing gear extension due to the inoperative alternator.
- [NTSB WPR11FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA052.md): Gates Lear Jet 25B · Portland, OR · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2010 · N25PJ · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the flight crew to stop the airplane on the runway due to the flying pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point. Contributing to the accident was an anti-skid system that was not performing optimally, which allowed the airplane to…
- [NTSB CEN11LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA073.md): Cessna 172K · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2010 · N7183G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to land with a tailwind.
- [NTSB ERA11CA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA061.md): Cessna 172N · Gaithersburg, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 14, 2010 · N249ER · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate use of the rudder, and subsequent loss of directional control.
- [NTSB ERA11WA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11WA073.md): Swearingen SA227 · Andahuaylas, Peru · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 13, 2010 · N781C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA11CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA072.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Andover, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 13, 2010 · N15499 · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent collision with a deer on the runway during a night landing.
- [NTSB ERA11CA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA062.md): Cessna 182 · Sevierville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 12, 2010 · N1992D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR11LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA049.md): Mooney M20B · Marana, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2010 · C-GFRP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not secure the manual landing gear operating handle, which resulted in the landing gear collapse during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR11LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA044.md): Piper PA30 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2010 · N628R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's impairment by an undiagnosed medical condition, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent collision with a building during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly when he was not feeling…
- [NTSB ERA11LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA063.md): Aeronca 7AC · Merritt Island, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2010 · N82934 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing, which resulted in a main landing gear collapse and subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN11CA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA060.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Watertown, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 8, 2010 · N3029Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent and premature use of the brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB CEN11CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA057.md): Six Chuter SR7 · Winnie, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 7, 2010 · N95087 · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the powered parachute's canopy on short final for undetermined reasons, resulting in a loss of lift.
- [NTSB ERA11CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA053.md): Luscombe 8A · Hot Springs, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 6, 2010 · N71102 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind during landing.
- [NTSB WPR11CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA037.md): Cessna 172S · Port Townsend, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 4, 2010 · N14511 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare/touchdown while landing, resulting in a loss of directional control and a runway excursion.
- [NTSB DCA11WA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA11WA007.md): Boeing 737 · Puerto Vallerta, Mexico · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 4, 2010 · XA-UHY · Minor damage
  > On November 4, 2010, a Global Airlines chartered Boeing 727-200, registered as XA-UHY, landed with its nose gear retracted at Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR), Puerto Vallerta, Mexico. The event is being investigated by the Government…
- [NTSB CEN11CA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA056.md): Cessna 150H · Kenmare, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 4, 2010 · N23099 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing.

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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 year(c."eventDate") = 2010
  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=2010

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