NTSB investigations, 2006

470 cases where the phase of flight was Landing.

Cases per year

19622026
NTSB investigations, 2006 per year, 1962–2026: 53,696 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
2026375

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\") = 2006
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM case_phases WHERE main = 550)
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

NTSB NYC07CA053Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Cumberland, MDThe pilot's misjudgment of the airplane's distance/altitude during the landing approach.Dec 31, 2006 · N348TF · Substantial damageNTSB DFW07CA048Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Spicewood, TXThe 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.Dec 31, 2006 · N988SP · Substantial damageNTSB DFW07CA047Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 32R 301T · Crystal Beach, TXThe pilot's touchdown too far down the runway resulting in an overrun. Factors were the wet grass runway and the trailer.Dec 31, 2006 · N5319J · Substantial damageNTSB DEN07LA042Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMino Kitfox 3 · Canon City, COThe 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…Dec 31, 2006 · N928LM · Substantial damageNTSB LAX07LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Van Nuys, CAFailure of the pilot under instruction to maintain directional control of the airplane and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.Dec 30, 2006 · N9198Z · Substantial damageNTSB DFW07CA046Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Houston, TXThe 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.Dec 27, 2006 · N172BP · Substantial damageNTSB DFW07CA045Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Lakeshore, MSThe landing overrun for unknown reasons. A factor was the ditch.Dec 27, 2006 · N2021H · Substantial damageNTSB NYC07FA051Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 414 · Johnstown, PAThe 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…Dec 26, 2006 · N400CS · DestroyedNTSB MIA07CA030Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMorgan, Marvin R. Zenair CH701 Stol · Lithia, FLCollapse of the nosegear for undetermined reasons.Dec 24, 2006 · N817DJ · Substantial damageNTSB DEN07CA043Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Cottonwood Fall, KSthe 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.Dec 24, 2006 · N4811G · Substantial damageNTSB CHI07CA049Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 99 · Mosinee, WIThe pilot encountering the unsuitable terrain during the landing. Factors were the dark night and the snowbank.Dec 23, 2006 · N799CZ · Substantial damageNTSB DFW07LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter EC120B · Grand Prairie, TXThe 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.Dec 21, 2006 · N171AE · Substantial damageNTSB CHI07LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31T1 · Waterloo, IAThe go-around not performed and the improper flare by the pilot during landing.Dec 13, 2006 · N20DL · Substantial damageNTSB SEA07CA029Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172RG · Laurel, MTThe 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.Dec 11, 2006 · N6501V · Substantial damageNTSB NYC07CA045Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Danbury, CTThe student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing.Dec 11, 2006 · N44635 · Substantial damageNTSB DFW07CA037Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes 269B · Houma, LAA 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.Dec 11, 2006 · N9396F · Substantial damageNTSB CHI07LA036Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNavion Navion G · Coalton, OHThe pilot failed to follow the checklist and lower the landing gear. A factor in the accident was the fence post.Dec 11, 2006 · N33FL · Substantial damageNTSB NYC07CA046Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Northhampton, MAThe pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.Dec 10, 2006 · N9421Z · Substantial damageNTSB DEN07LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFairchild SA227BC · Gillette, WYwind shear.Dec 8, 2006 · N779BC · Substantial damageNTSB SEA07LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Burns, ORThe pilot's failure to put the landing gear down for landing.Dec 6, 2006 · N6006P · Substantial damageNTSB MIA07CA025Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWaco Classic YMF-F5C · Miami, FLThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in a ground loop, and subsequent wing contact with the runway.Dec 4, 2006 · N113KJ · Substantial damageNTSB NYC07LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Livermore Falls, METhe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a groundloop.Dec 3, 2006 · N8019F · Substantial damageNTSB DFW07CA033Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStits Flut-R-Bug SA6B · Camerson, TXThe 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.Dec 2, 2006 · N3129 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX07CA050Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22B · Redding, CAThe student's misjudged landing flare, the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight, and the instructor's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm.Nov 27, 2006 · N7198N · Substantial damageNTSB CHI07CA030Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A-1B · St Louis, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing which resulted in the wing striking the ground during the inadvertent ground loop.Nov 26, 2006 · N74HP · Substantial damageNTSB CHI07CA028Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 421C · Moline, ILThe incorrect installation of the torque link scissor assembly by maintenance personnel, which resulted in the collapse of the right main landing gear during landing.Nov 26, 2006 · N471BW · Substantial damageNTSB SEA07LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Missoula, MTThe student pilot's misjudged distance/speed during final approach, which resulted in an overrun during landing roll and collision with a fence.Nov 25, 2006 · N93239 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL07CA022Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Reidsville, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing roll, which resulted in an on ground collision with trees.Nov 25, 2006 · N172LF · Substantial damageNTSB CHI07CA029Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150J · South Haven, MIThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind during landing. Factors were the crosswind and the ditch.Nov 24, 2006 · N61235 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX07CA044Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Springerville, AZthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor was the crosswind.Nov 23, 2006 · N4925L · Substantial damageNTSB DFW07CA030Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Houston, TXThe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor was the misjudged touchdown point.Nov 23, 2006 · N67503 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI07CA031Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 120 · Perryville, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing which resulted in an overload of the tailwheel attachment structure in the fuselage.Nov 23, 2006 · N1915N · Substantial damageNTSB DFW07CA028Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Spring, TXLoss of directional control for undetermined reasons.Nov 22, 2006 · N81HT · Substantial damageNTSB NYC07CA035Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBaggett RV6A · Nokesville, VAThe pilot's inadequate compenstation for a crosswind while landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.Nov 21, 2006 · N5779 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX07CA043Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Santa Clarita, CAthe 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…Nov 21, 2006 · N994HV · Substantial damageNTSB LAX07CA042Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPippert Zenith CH-701 · Yerington, NVthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain both directional and pitch control.Nov 21, 2006 · N7092B · Substantial damageNTSB MIA07CA019Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · New Smyrna, FLThe student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.Nov 19, 2006 · N53095 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX07CA038Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Grand Canyon, AZThe 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.Nov 19, 2006 · N8477F · Substantial damageNTSB DEN07CA026Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportLiberty Aerospace Liberty XL-2 · Albuquerque, NMthe student pilot's improper flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing resulting in an inadvertent loss of control.Nov 19, 2006 · N531XL · Substantial damageNTSB CHI07IA067Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-500TP · Fort Wayne, INThe 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.Nov 18, 2006 · N4185L · Minor damageNTSB ATL07CA019Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportHolmgreen RV-6A · Midway, GAAn on ground encounter with rough/uneven terrain during the landing roll out resulting in the collapse of the nosewheel and subsequent nose over.Nov 18, 2006 · N525RV · Substantial damageNTSB NYC07LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportColumbia LC41-550FG · Somerville, NJThe tug driver's inadequate lookout for landing traffic before crossing the runway.Nov 17, 2006 · N1442E · Substantial damageNTSB CHI07CA025Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172G · Ankeny, IAThe 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…Nov 17, 2006 · N1374F · Substantial damageNTSB SEA07LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat A-1B · Fruitland, UTThe 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.Nov 15, 2006 · N85HY · Substantial damageNTSB LAX07CA036Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBurkhart Grob Flugzeugbau G103 Twin Astir · Tucson, AZThe pilot's improper use of the spoilers during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, and his inadequate bounced landing recovery technique.Nov 15, 2006 · N4115M · Substantial damageNTSB CHI07LA024Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMaule MX-7-180B · Edenville, MIThe pilot's loss of control during landing on a lake resulting in the amphibian aircraft flipping over inverted.Nov 15, 2006 · N4159K · Substantial damageNTSB MIA07CA016Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportJerald F. Huffman Rebel · Wimauma, FLThe pilot's inadvertent application of brakes during the landing flare touchdown which resulted in the airplane nosing over.Nov 14, 2006 · N4038W · Substantial damageNTSB DEN07CA023Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Champion 7GCBC · Santa Fe, NMthe 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.Nov 13, 2006 · N87VF · Substantial damageNTSB NYC07CA028Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Van Hornsville, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during landing.Nov 11, 2006 · N4549M · Substantial damageNTSB DEN07FA022Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 337C · Alamogordo, NMThe pilot's incapacitation due to a heart attack while landing, which resulted in a loss of control and an on ground collision with objects.Nov 8, 2006 · N2500S · Destroyed