NTSB investigations, 1996

529 cases where the phase of flight was Landing.

Cases per year

19622026
NTSB investigations, 1996 per year, 1962–2026: 53,700 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
2026379

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\") = 1996
    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 MIA97LA053Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPacheco Searey · Key Biscayne, FLfailure of the pilot to retract the landing gear before landing the amphibious airplane in water. The pilot's lack of experience/certification/training in seaplanes was a possible factor.Dec 31, 1996 · N91036 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL97LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310Q · Selma, ALThe failure of maintenance personnel to correctly repair and install the pilot's seat.Dec 30, 1996 · N7561Q · Substantial damageNTSB IAD97LA036Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Manville, NJThe pilot's failure to perform a go-around, and his failure to retract the flaps in increments.Dec 27, 1996 · N738UW · Substantial damageNTSB CHI97LA048Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402A · Menominee, MIice restricting normal brake system, normal braking not possible for the pilot and the pilot's poor in-flight planning. A factor was the pilot not performing a flight to an alternate destination airport.Dec 27, 1996 · N337PL · Substantial damageNTSB LAX97LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Emigrant Gap, CAthe pilot's misjudgment of altitude/clearance while attempting a precautionary landing on a closed, snow covered runway.Dec 25, 1996 · N76857 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97LA069Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar RX-8 · Rio Rancho, NMThe pilot's inadvertent flight into high wind.Dec 22, 1996 · N6310T · Minor damageNTSB LAX97LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Phoenix, AZthe student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in an inadvertent porpoise and subsequent overload failure of the nose gear.Dec 21, 1996 · N96049 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97LA068Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaven S-60A · Rio Rancho, NMThe passenger's failure to follow recommended procedures to properly brace for a high wind landing. A factor was the windshear.Dec 21, 1996 · N4396K · No damageNTSB SEA97LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182M · Vancouver, WAThe pilot-in-command's touchdown with an excessive rate of descent. Factors included gusty crossiwnds.Dec 15, 1996 · N42694 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI97LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Jeffersonville, INthe pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare and inadequate airspeed, which resulted in a hard landing.Dec 15, 1996 · N66211 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI97LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Savoy, ILthe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors relating to this accident were the student pilot's failure to request another runway and the crosswind.Dec 14, 1996 · N2506C · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 340 · El Dorado, TXthe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. The gusty wind was a related factor.Dec 11, 1996 · N999JW · Substantial damageNTSB MIA97LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Pensacola, FLfailure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground swerve and subsequent collapse of the nose gear. The crosswind was a related factor.Dec 10, 1996 · N6955D · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-400 · Broomfield, COfailure of the pilot to maintain proper alignment with the runway, while landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the variable/gusty wind condition with possible windshear.Dec 10, 1996 · N8450P · Substantial damageNTSB MIA97LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Knoxville, TNthe student pilot's improper planning/decision, and his failure to maintain proper runway alignment during a crosswind landing. The strong crosswind was a related factor.Dec 8, 1996 · N714LF · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A23 · Conway, ARthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind during the landing, and his failure to remain clear of the tree during the attempted go-around. The crosswind and the proximity of the small tree were related factors.Dec 7, 1996 · N3597R · Substantial damageNTSB CHI97LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B55 · Park Rapids, MNthe pilot's high flare. Factors were the icing weather condition and the airframe ice.Dec 6, 1996 · N17732 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLet L23 · Bryan, TXthe pilot misjudged his distance and altitude during the landing approach. Factors relating to the accident were: the high obstructions (power lines), and subsequent tailwind during the forced landing.Dec 2, 1996 · N290SB · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Ruidoso, NMfailure of the pilot to maintain directional control during landing roll, and his delayed aborted landing. The gusty crosswind and blown left main tire were considered to be related factors.Dec 1, 1996 · N39812 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX97LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Big Bear City, CAthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind condition, and his failure to maintain alignment with the runway. The gusty crosswind was a related factor.Nov 29, 1996 · N1042G · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8F · Floydada, TXThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind during landing. Factors were the crosswind and the locked left main wheel brake.Nov 29, 1996 · N1907K · Substantial damageNTSB LAX97LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182M · Fallbrook, CAthe pilot's selection of a runway with a tailwind component and his maintaining an excessive airspeed on final approach, which resulted in a late touchdown and a high ground speed.Nov 28, 1996 · N70967 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL97LA019Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Soperton, GAfailure of the pilot either to attain the proper touch down point for landing or to abort the landing while there was sufficient runway remaining. The terrain (ditch) at the end of the runway was a related factor.Nov 26, 1996 · N7582M · Substantial damageNTSB LAX97LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Van Nuys, CAimproper flare by the pilot during the landing, and his improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing, dragged wing tip, and a collapsed main gear.Nov 25, 1996 · N54686 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA97LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Olive Branch, MSthe pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a ballooned/bounced landing. The gusty wind was a related factor.Nov 24, 1996 · N739ZA · Substantial damageNTSB MIA97LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Charlotte, NCfailure of the pilot maintain directional control of the aircraft, while landing. The proximity of trees was a related factor.Nov 24, 1996 · N1378K · Substantial damageNTSB CHI97IA034Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAirbus Industrie A-320-211 · Romulus, MIrestricted movement of the autopilot mode engagement/disengagement lever bearing in the rudder artificial feel and trim unit. A factor relating to this incident was: company management not implementing the respective service bulletin.Nov 24, 1996 · N310NW · No damageNTSB LAX97LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Redlands, CAthe pilot's improper landing flare and recovery from a subsequent bounced landing.Nov 23, 1996 · N6096Q · Substantial damageNTSB LAX97FA050Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Scottsdale, AZthe pilot misjudged the landing flare and failed to maintain directional control after a hard bounced landing.Nov 22, 1996 · N5766K · DestroyedNTSB CHI97LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Hart, MIthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control on rollout.Nov 22, 1996 · N6804W · Substantial damageNTSB SEA97LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Salt Lake City, UTthe student pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, which allowed his aircraft to encounter wake turbulence from a Lear Jet, and/or the student allowed the aircraft to stall. The crosswind component from the quartering headwind was a possible factor.Nov 20, 1996 · N4713Q · Substantial damageNTSB LAX97LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Mesa, AZthe pilot's misjudged landing flare and improper bounced landing recovery technique, which led to an inadvertent porpoise.Nov 20, 1996 · N26FR · Substantial damageNTSB DCA97MA009Accident · 14 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportBeech 1900C · Quincy, ILthe failure of the pilots in the King Air A90 to effectively monitor the common traffic advisory frequency or to properly scan for traffic, resulting in their commencing a takeoff roll when the Beech 1900C (United Express flight 5925) was landing on an…Nov 19, 1996 · N87GL · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB CHI97LA028Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Lansing, ILthe pilot's improper planning/decision, and his failure to go around, while there was still sufficient runway remaining. The unfavorable wind condition was a related factor.Nov 17, 1996 · N8308V · Substantial damageNTSB LAX97LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Mesa, AZthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve.Nov 16, 1996 · N911JB · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Manvel, TXLoss of aircraft control due to the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind. A factor was the crosswind.Nov 15, 1996 · N25JM · Substantial damageNTSB IAD97IA020Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas MD-88 · Cleveland, OHThe pilot's failure to follow checklist procedures and extend the spoilers.Nov 12, 1996 · N918DL · Minor damageNTSB CHI97LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Waukegan, ILthe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor was the pilot's misjudging the flare.Nov 12, 1996 · N55161 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA97LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Walnut Cove, NCfailure of the pilot/owner (PIC) to either go around while there was sufficient runway remaining or apply adequate braking to stop the aircraft before overrunning the runway. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot/owner's misjudgment of distance and…Nov 9, 1996 · N8077M · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-125 · Westcliffe, COfailure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing.Nov 9, 1996 · N1334A · Substantial damageNTSB LAX97LA333Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMikoyan MiG MIG 15UTI · Fallon, NVThe pilot misjudged his altitude and airspeed. A related factor was his diverted attention.Nov 6, 1996 · N271JM · Substantial damageNTSB NYC97LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSocata TB 9 Tampico · Laurens, NYthe student pilot's selection of an unsuitable area for a precautionary landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the student becoming lost, the subsequent low fuel condition, and the embankment in the emergency landing area.Nov 4, 1996 · N5541C · Substantial damageNTSB LAX97LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas MD-600 · Flagstaff, AZAn uncommanded main rotor blade to tail boom contact due to a 'blowback' phenomena after a successful preplanned autorotation by the pilot to a high density altitude airport with a test aircraft designed at a maximum gross weight.Nov 4, 1996 · N630N · Substantial damageNTSB SEA97LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185E · Price, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.Nov 3, 1996 · N19EC · Substantial damageNTSB CHI97LA022Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGalaxy AX8 · Columbia, MOthe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the ditch, which was encountered during the landing; and high vegetation, which covered the ditch making it not visible to the pilot.Nov 3, 1996 · N5347S · No damageNTSB CHI97LA019Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule MX-7-235 · Hubbard Lake, MIthe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and failure to maintain proper alignment with the airstreip during the go-around (aborted landing). The crosswind and proximity of trees were related factors.Nov 3, 1996 · N56593 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC97LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Norwood, MAfailure of the pilot to perform a go-around, when an animal obstructed the runway; and his failure to maintain clearance from an obstruction (VASI). Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, an animal (deer) on the runway, and the proximity of the…Nov 2, 1996 · N1216T · Substantial damageNTSB CHI97LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Minneapolis, KSthe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain on which to land the airplane. A factor relating with the accident was: the large rock, which the airplane contacted.Nov 2, 1996 · N3008J · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Tulsa, OKThe failure of the main landing gear pivot gear assembly.Nov 1, 1996 · N9520B · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-19 · Mckinney, TXthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, by selecting a seat/cushion that would not allow adequate knee clearance and ankle movement in the cockpit, which was subsequently attributed to the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during…Oct 30, 1996 · N5102R · Substantial damage