NTSB investigations, 2004

522 cases where the phase of flight was Landing.

Cases per year

19622026
NTSB investigations, 2004 per year, 1962–2026: 53,692 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
2026371

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\") = 2004
    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 DFW05CA046Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Houston, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the muddy condition of the terrain.Dec 29, 2004 · N118FR · Substantial damageNTSB ATL05CA036Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7-GCAA · Talladega, ALThe binding right wheel brake that resulted in a loss of control during landing roll. A factor was the drainage ditch.Dec 29, 2004 · N9588S · Substantial damageNTSB SEA05LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182K · Olympia, WAThe pilot's improper flare. Factors include too high of an airspeed and an inadvertent porpoise.Dec 27, 2004 · N2536Q · Substantial damageNTSB SEA05CA030Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFairchild 24W-41A · Wenatchee, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A frozen brake was a factor.Dec 24, 2004 · N28525 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX05LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-26B · Waialua, HIthe pilot misjudged distance and altitude and failed to attain the proper landing touchdown point.Dec 23, 2004 · N2751Z · Substantial damageNTSB LAX05LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Phoenix, AZthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during landing.Dec 23, 2004 · N1JM · Substantial damageNTSB SEA05CA029Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 58TC · Everett, WAThe pilot's misjudgment of distance/speed on landing touchdown and rollout, and his subsequent excessive braking. A factor was the fence.Dec 22, 2004 · N7858B · Substantial damageNTSB NYC05LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-350P · Hartford, CTThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees during the approach to the runway. A factor related to the accident was the nighttime conditions.Dec 22, 2004 · N714KL · Substantial damageNTSB NYC05CA031Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFlight Design CT-2K · Waynesboro, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition.Dec 22, 2004 · D-MAFL · Substantial damageNTSB IAD05CA025Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSmith, Ted Aerostar 601P · Wheeling, WVThe pilot misjudged his distance/speed, and his intentional landing on an unsuitable taxiway at night. A factor in the accident was the night light conditions.Dec 19, 2004 · N60CF · Substantial damageNTSB DEN05LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Park City, UTthe student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, and the instructor's inadequate supervision by her failure to assure adequate rotor rpm was maintained.Dec 19, 2004 · N993RW · Substantial damageNTSB DEN05CA040Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDaniels Vans RV-8 · Albuquerque, NMthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control resulting in a ground loop.Dec 19, 2004 · N204X · Substantial damageNTSB MIA05LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Lakeland, FLThe faulure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll resulting in the on-ground collision with a taxiway sign and subsequent collapse of the nose landing gear.Dec 17, 2004 · N375LP · Substantial damageNTSB DFW05CA042Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportOhlemeier/Stratton RV-7A · Gordonville, TXThe pilot's misjudged flare. Contributing factors were the uphill slope of the runway and the soft condition of the landing area.Dec 17, 2004 · N207TP · Substantial damageNTSB ANC05LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Utopia, AKThe pilot's misjudged distance/speed while on final approach to land, which resulted in an overrun during the landing roll. Factors associated with the accident are the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, and a gusty tailwind.Dec 15, 2004 · N792FC · Substantial damageNTSB LAX05CA052Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportClassic Waco YMF · Santa Barbara, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout, which resulted in a ground loop.Dec 13, 2004 · N95JD · Substantial damageNTSB LAX05CA047Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Kapolei, HIthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a collision with an obstacle.Dec 8, 2004 · N140ND · Substantial damageNTSB DFW05LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDassault-Breguet Falcon 20 · Pine Bluff, ARThe pilot's misjudgment of speed/distance which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing factors were the moderate rain and the reported encounter with hydroplaning conditions.Dec 5, 2004 · N82TN · Substantial damageNTSB SEA05LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule MX-7-235 · Hermiston, ORAn improper flare and descent rate during landing resulting in a hard landing.Dec 4, 2004 · N420CD · Substantial damageNTSB LAX05CA043Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Santa Monica, CAthe certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision, inadequate compensation for the tailwind condition, and delayed remedial action, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with a ditch.Dec 4, 2004 · N253FD · Substantial damageNTSB DFW05LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportConvair 580 · McAllen, TXThe failure to activate the hydraulic pump which resulted in the pilot's inability to maintain directional control.Dec 4, 2004 · N161FL · Substantial damageNTSB DEN05LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Englewood, COThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.Dec 4, 2004 · N55250 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI05CA040Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182P · Belle Fourche, SDThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were the gusting crosswind, the pilot's lack of night flying of experience, the inoperative instrument lights, and the night…Dec 4, 2004 · N21213 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN05TA033Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Jal, NMthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines. Contributing factors include the power lines, the sun glare, the pilot's reduced visual lookout, the pilot’s improper in-flight planning and decision making and the pilot's failure to perform a…Dec 1, 2004 · N734 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN05LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGulfstream Aerospace G-IV · Eagle, COnose wheel steering system failure due to foreign material substance contamination.Nov 29, 2004 · N420QS · Substantial damageNTSB LAX05LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Prescott, AZthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout. A contributing factor in the accident was the pilot's unfamiliarity with the airplane.Nov 24, 2004 · N9827D · Substantial damageNTSB NYC05LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Martinsburg, WVA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Nov 21, 2004 · N5294W · Substantial damageNTSB CHI05CA035Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Anderson, INThe student pilot's improper flare and his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.Nov 21, 2004 · N967SA · Substantial damageNTSB CHI05CA034Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Lakeville, MNThe pilot misjudged his distance and speed which resulted in an overrun.. Factors were the wet runway, the grass and the berm.Nov 20, 2004 · N737CR · Substantial damageNTSB MIA05CA047Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna TR182 · Vicksburg, MSThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear which resulted in a wheels up landing. A contributing factor is the pilot's failure to complete the checklist.Nov 18, 2004 · N756KQ · Substantial damageNTSB DEN05LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Loveland, COthe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and the student pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and decision making. Contributing factors include the quartering tail wind, the high airspeed, and the airport sign.Nov 16, 2004 · N54165 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL05LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-31ATC · Sewanee, TNThe pilot's improper flare during landing, which resulted in the overload and collapse of the nose landing gear and subsequent on-ground loss of control of the airplane (aircraft control not possible) and collision with a parked airplane.Nov 14, 2004 · N4088B · Substantial damageNTSB SEA05LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 11A · Redmond, ORThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Also causal were the instructor's inadequate supervision and remedial action. Factors include soft terrain just off the side of the runway.Nov 13, 2004 · N1627B · Substantial damageNTSB LAX05LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGreat Lakes 2T-1A · San Diego, CAthe flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.Nov 13, 2004 · N502GL · Substantial damageNTSB MIA05LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170A · Opa Locka, FLThe pilot's improper landing flare/touchdown, which resulted in a hard landing.Nov 12, 2004 · N9059A · Substantial damageNTSB DEN05IA025Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBlair-American USA · Fort Collins, COthe Blair-American and the Cessna pilot's inadequate visual lookout, and student pilot's failure to give right-of-way to a landing aircraft, which resulted in a runway incursion and subsequent collision. Contributing factors include the student instructor's…Nov 12, 2004 · N1518 · 2 aircraft · No damageNTSB MIA05LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Sanford, FLThe improper flare by the pilot in command resulting in a hard landing, Restricted movement of the throttle was a contributing factor.Nov 9, 2004 · N8077E · Substantial damageNTSB MIA05CA034Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 58 · Fort Pierce, FLThe failure of the pilot to follow the checklist and extend the landing gear during landing resulting in a gear-up landing.Nov 7, 2004 · N4545M · Substantial damageNTSB NYC05CA018Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportKinner Sportster · Millbrook, NYThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the crosswind.Nov 6, 2004 · N14288 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL05CA021Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Rocky Mount, NCThe pilot's improper landing flare, and improper recovery from a bounced landing.Nov 6, 2004 · N49196 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX05CA028Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Chandler, AZthe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing factors were his improper recovery from the subsequent bounced landing and pilot-induced oscillations.Nov 5, 2004 · N20519 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN05CA021Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTemco GC-1B · Angel Fire, NMthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his inadequate compensation for wind. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind.Nov 5, 2004 · N80791 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA05CA039Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Daytona Beach, FLThe improper landing flare by an unknown pilot at an unknown time resulting in a hard landing and substantial damage to the helicopters tailcone.Nov 4, 2004 · N7188N · Substantial damageNTSB IAD05LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Wolfeboro, NHA jammed control wheel during landing. A contributing factor to the accident was the inadequate maintenance inspection of the airplane's flight control system.Nov 4, 2004 · N8803B · Substantial damageNTSB MIA05LA021Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportJ.D. Calhoun Vans Acft RV6A · Weirsdale, FLFailure of the nose landing gear for undetermined reasons, resulting in the airplane nosing over during the landing roll, and the pilot's decision to operate the airplane with known deficiencies in the nose landing gear. A factor contributing to the fatality…Nov 3, 2004 · N955DC · Substantial damageNTSB DEN05CA018Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAircraft Mfg & Dev. CH 2000 · Salt Lake City, UTthe dual student's high flare resulting in an inadvertent stall/mush and a hard landing. A factor contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.Nov 2, 2004 · N8504G · Substantial damageNTSB CHI05CA027Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T182T · Morris, ILThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in a loss of directional control. Factors associated with the accident were the gusty crosswind condition and the runway sign which the airplane contacted.Oct 31, 2004 · N814FA · Substantial damageNTSB MIA05CA038Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSteven W. Jones KR2 · Zellwood, FLThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during landing resulting in the on-ground collision with a drainage ditch.Oct 30, 2004 · N212KR · Substantial damageNTSB LAX05CA019Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Vacaville, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.Oct 30, 2004 · N8158D · Substantial damageNTSB ANC05CA012Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area, which resulted in a nose over during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident was deep crusted snow.Oct 30, 2004 · N86901 · Substantial damage