NTSB investigations, 1993

524 cases where the phase of flight was Landing.

Cases per year

19622026
NTSB investigations, 1993 per year, 1962–2026: 53,702 cases
196222
196319
19642,152
19652,293
19662,496
19672,731
19681,964
19691,749
19701,680
19711,626
19721,480
19731,368
19741,387
19751,285
19761,307
19771,222
19781,325
19791,135
19801,123
19811,048
1982939
1983885
1984853
1985739
1986661
1987699
1988605
1989584
1990556
1991503
1992534
1993524
1994516
1995481
1996529
1997508
1998545
1999563
2000517
2001497
2002516
2003515
2004522
2005543
2006470
2007536
2008538
2009474
2010512
2011519
2012500
2013420
2014412
2015422
2016527
2017490
2018518
2019463
2020420
2021455
2022494
2023477
2024477
2025451
2026381

Latest cases

Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "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\") = 1993
    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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NTSB LAX94LA088Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA1B-TR2 · Riverside, CAThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's improper flare for landing.Dec 31, 1993 · N1413R · DestroyedNTSB MIA94LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Atlanta, GAFailure of the pilot-in-command to apply power after the airspeed decrease just before touchdown and also failure to recover from the bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the in-flight encounter with wind gusts while on approach to land.Dec 25, 1993 · N2872D · Substantial damageNTSB CHI94LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210M · Festus, MOImproper planning/decision by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: the icy runway, crosswind and snowbank.Dec 19, 1993 · N761AG · Substantial damageNTSB CHI94LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Kimball, NEthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's lack of total flight experience.Dec 18, 1993 · N4930G · Substantial damageNTSB MIA94LA039Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-44A · Leesburg, FLThe pilot misjudged his altitude over glassy water during landing and inadvertently touched down in a flat attitude.Dec 17, 1993 · N58DG · Substantial damageNTSB ANC94LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32 · Port Lions, AKImproper inflight planning and decision-making by the pilot in command. Factors contributing to the accident were the icy runway condition and the tailwind.Dec 12, 1993 · N43527 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Santa Paula, CAA failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the tailwheel airplane following touchdown. The pilot's lack of total experience in the type of airplane was a factor in the accident.Dec 9, 1993 · N57404 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC94LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Juneau, AKThe pilot in command's selection of a sight unsuitable for landing. A factor in the accident was the ditch on the beach.Dec 8, 1993 · N82594 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC94IA035Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAirbus Industrie A-300 · Newark, NJThe separation of the right outboard translating cowl on the #2 engine thrust reverser as a result of inadequate bonding material.Dec 7, 1993 · N16982 · Minor damageNTSB LAX94LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Santa Monica, CAThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and improper recovery from a bounced landing.Dec 7, 1993 · N52039 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW94LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Denton, TXThe cause was the pilot's failure to compensate for existing wind conditions. A factor was the turbulent weather.Dec 5, 1993 · N2360A · Substantial damageNTSB CHI94LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBalloon Works Firefly 7-15 · Pratt, KSThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles. Factors contributing to the accident are the pilot's misjudged fuel consumption calculations and the weather (high winds).Dec 5, 1993 · N9079M · Substantial damageNTSB NYC94LA031Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Millbrook, NYThe student pilot's failure to maintain direction control which resulted in an inflight collision with trees. Factors were the student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his inexperience.Dec 4, 1993 · N5325P · Substantial damageNTSB MIA94LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Hastings, FLThe delayed reaction of the pilot-in-command to compensate for unexpected weather conditions, resulting in damage to the landing gear.Dec 4, 1993 · N43113 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Grand Canyon, AZthe pilot's use of an excessive approach airspeed and an improper bounced landing recovery technique.Dec 2, 1993 · N94596 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA94LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 650 · Tampa, FLThe pic's improper decision to taxi the airplane off the taxiway. Contributing to the accident was the improper wiring of the anti-skid system.Dec 1, 1993 · N700RR · Substantial damageNTSB FTW94LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Maybell, COThe pilot's failure to ascertain the condition of the landing area. The snow covered condition of the runway was a factor.Nov 30, 1993 · N6613N · Substantial damageNTSB ATL94FA024Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Mount Airy, NCThe pilot's improper decision to land downwind, failure to control the aircraft on the ground, and his decision to abort the landing after loss of control and damage to the aircraft on the ground. A factor in the accident was the gusty tail wind at the time…Nov 28, 1993 · N7950W · Substantial damageNTSB FTW94LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot's improper flare.Nov 27, 1993 · N4759G · Substantial damageNTSB BFO94LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Rockland, ME1) The pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor RPM, 2) the pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing, resulting in a dynamic rollover.Nov 27, 1993 · N8380J · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Compton, CAwere the noncertificated student pilot's misjudged flare altitude, improper recovery from a bounced landing, and improper use of the left brake. The student pilot's lack of total experience and panic were factors in this accident.Nov 19, 1993 · N5312L · Substantial damageNTSB SEA94LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C-172N · Idaho Falls, IDThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point. Factors include tailwind conditions and an airport perimeter fence.Nov 17, 1993 · N4713D · Substantial damageNTSB SEA94LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G3B1 · Mesa, WAThe pilot's improper flare. Factors include excessive airspeed while approaching the flare.Nov 15, 1993 · N1181W · Substantial damageNTSB BFO94LA011Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Elmira, NYA loss of engine power at a critical point on a practice autorotation, and failure of the pilot to attain a flare for the landing. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse wind and downdraft.Nov 15, 1993 · N41S · Substantial damageNTSB SEA94LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Seattle, WAThe student pilot failed to flare. His diverted attention was a factor.Nov 14, 1993 · N5366M · Substantial damageNTSB MIA94LA022Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportScott LONG-EZ · Hernando, FLThe failure of the nose gear down relay on the landing gear retraction/extension assembly for undetermined reasons, resulting in the collapse of the nose wheel on landing, and subsequent nose over.Nov 13, 1993 · N83TS · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Las Vegas, NVthe student pilot's failure to execute a go-around, premature flare, and improper use of the flight controls. Factors related to this accident are the student pilot's lack of total experience and diverted attention.Nov 13, 1993 · N9231U · Substantial damageNTSB BFO94LA007Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Greentown, PAThe pilot's selection of the wrong runway, and his delay in attempting a go-around which resulted in an inflight collision with the trees. A related factor was the unfavorable wind.Nov 13, 1993 · N7667F · DestroyedNTSB ATL94LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310C · Charleston, SCThe failure of the right main landing gear to extend for undetermined reasons.Nov 13, 1993 · N1738H · Substantial damageNTSB FTW94IA032Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportFairchild SA227-AC · Sugar Land, TXThe partial failure of the hydraulic pump (power pack).Nov 11, 1993 · N688NE · Minor damageNTSB CHI94LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Neosho, MOThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout.Nov 9, 1993 · N2263J · Substantial damageNTSB SEA94LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSpringer Christina Minicoupe · Spokane, WAThe pilot in command's failure to maintain a proper descent rate.Nov 7, 1993 · N71GS · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing PT-13D · Half Moon Bay, CAImproper planning/decision by the pilot of the second stearman, and his selection of the wrong runway on which to land. A factor related to the accident was: failure of the stearman pilots to obtain pertinent NOTAM information.Nov 6, 1993 · N14FR · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB FTW94LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca BL17-31ATC · Pagosa Springs, COFailure by the pilot in command to maintain control of the aircraft during landing roll.Nov 3, 1993 · N9516E · Substantial damageNTSB CHI94LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco YMF-5 · Valparaiso, INThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions while landing in a gusty crosswind. Factors associated with the accident are the gusty crosswind and the pilot's lack of experience in this type airplane.Nov 2, 1993 · N369DP · Substantial damageNTSB ANC94LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7DC · Goose Bay, AKThe pilot-in-command did not maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor in the accident were the trees adjacent to the side of the runway.Nov 2, 1993 · N2532E · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Redding, CAthe pilot's use of an excessive airspeed on final approach, the failure to attain the proper touchdown point on the runway, and, the failure to initiate a go around when it became clear that the aircraft would excessively overshoot the intended touchdown…Oct 31, 1993 · N1085M · Substantial damageNTSB SEA94LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 320C · Spirit Lake, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. The pilot's failure to maintain directional control was a factor.Oct 30, 1993 · N3057T · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Prescott, AZThe pilot's loss of directional control due to his improper bounced landing recovery technique and the improper use of the rudder controls. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience in conventional landing gear aircraft.Oct 30, 1993 · N2451D · Substantial damageNTSB NYC94LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3 · Greenland, NHThe pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.Oct 28, 1993 · N24524 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI94LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Maple Plain, MNThe pilot's improper compensation for wind conditions, failure to maintain runway alignment, and failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the aborted landing. Factors related to the accident were: high obstructions and the adverse wind conditions.Oct 27, 1993 · N2923D · Substantial damageNTSB NYC94LA019Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Somerset, PAwas the failure of the pilot to adequately compensate for wind conditions, and maintain directional control. A factor related to the accident were the gusting crosswinds.Oct 26, 1993 · N6566J · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 76 · Livermore, CAthe dual student's improper use of the throttle and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.Oct 26, 1993 · N6626X · Substantial damageNTSB CHI94LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182N · Onaga, KSthe pilot-in-command's poor pre-flight planning and failure to maintain runway alignment. Factors were the dark light conditions and the lack of runway lights.Oct 26, 1993 · N92881 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW94LA017Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Woodville, TXFailure of the pilot in command to maintain control of the aircraft during an aborted landing.Oct 24, 1993 · N317BB · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150K · California City, CAFailure of maintenance personnel to assure that the nose wheel axle was properly secured during previous maintenance.Oct 23, 1993 · N6067G · Substantial damageNTSB ATL94LA008Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Lexington, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing. A factor was the crosswind condition.Oct 23, 1993 · N9778C · Substantial damageNTSB SEA94LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Hamilton, MTThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's improper flare for landing, the resultant porpoise, and the ditch near the side of the runway.Oct 22, 1993 · N3568M · Substantial damageNTSB NYC94LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Millville, NJthe pilot's inadvertent actuation of the landing gear lever during the landing roll, resulting in the retraction of the landing gear on the runway.Oct 22, 1993 · N13AK · Substantial damageNTSB NYC94LA015Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310L · Tewksbury, MAwas an improperly planned approach, and excessive compensation for the winds by the pilot which resulted in an overrun, and on ground collision with a fence and vehicle. A factor was the gusty crosswinds.Oct 22, 1993 · N3328X · Substantial damage