# NTSB investigations: Uncontrolled descent

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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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB SEA74AS003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA74AS003.md): Cessna 175 · Neah Bay, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jul 18, 1973 · N7310M · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA73AS040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA73AS040.md): Piper PA-28R · Eugene, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Jun 25, 1973 · N3841T · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC73AN156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73AN156.md): Piper PA-28 · Killingworth, CT · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jun 25, 1973 · N6427W · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK73DVM37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK73DVM37.md): Bensen B-8M · Castroville, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 19, 1973 · N2546 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC73FHJ22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73FHJ22.md): Enstrom F-28A · Briarcliff Mnr, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 7, 1973 · N4885 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX73AL062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX73AL062.md): Bellanca 14-19 · Parker, AZ · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Jun 7, 1973 · N6581N · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX73AL061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX73AL061.md): Cessna 150L · Playa D.Rey, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 7, 1973 · N5927J · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX73FUM35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX73FUM35.md): Mooney M20F · Camp Pndltn, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 6, 1973 · N3518N · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA73AM106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73AM106.md): Cessna 185B · Sun City Ctr, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 3, 1973 · N2560Z · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC71AN003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC71AN003-201658.md): Piper PA-28 · Northwood, NH · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 28, 1973 · N5553F · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI73AC093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73AC093.md): Stinson 108-3 · Freeland, MI · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · May 27, 1973 · N4125C · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC73AK070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC73AK070.md): Piper PA-23 · Cloquet, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · May 26, 1973 · N4330Y · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC73AK069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC73AK069.md): Beech B35 · Mulvane, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 26, 1973 · N5164C · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX73AL059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX73AL059.md): Aero Comdr 560-F · Granada Hls, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 19, 1973 · N6191X · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC73AN143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73AN143.md): Cessna 205 · Francistown, NH · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 18, 1973 · N8428Z · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI73AC087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73AC087.md): Piper PA-22 · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · May 8, 1973 · N3378B · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC73AK065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC73AK065.md): Piper PA-24 · Granger, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · May 6, 1973 · N8114P · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW73AF062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73AF062.md): Beech V35 · Henly, TX · Accident · 6 fatal · Closed · Apr 22, 1973 · N177RH · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW73FPD31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73FPD31.md): Piper PA-28 · Granbury, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Apr 17, 1973 · N15683 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC73AK061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC73AK061.md): Beech E35 · Junction Cty, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Apr 14, 1973 · N7339B · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX73AL050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX73AL050.md): Cessna 150J · Tehachapi, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Apr 14, 1973 · N60395 · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN73AD048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN73AD048.md): Cessna 205A · Parowan, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Apr 14, 1973 · N8490Z · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI73AC082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73AC082.md): Aero Comdr 112 · Milford Ctr, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Apr 9, 1973 · N1051J · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW73AF057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73AF057.md): Cessna 172G · Tuttle, OK · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Apr 7, 1973 · N7539G · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC73AN129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73AN129.md): Piper PA-28 · Bantam, CT · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Apr 3, 1973 · N2660T · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA73AS029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA73AS029.md): Aeronca 15AC · Summit, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Apr 1, 1973 · N1369H · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX73AL047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX73AL047.md): Cessna T210G · Solvang, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Mar 31, 1973 · N6801R · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN73AD045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN73AD045.md): Cessna 210 · Farson, WY · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Mar 31, 1973 · N9545T · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI73AC079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73AC079.md): Beech E35 · Hanover, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Mar 30, 1973 · N3506B · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW73AF055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73AF055.md): Beech B23 · Victoria, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Mar 28, 1973 · N6086N · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA73AS026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA73AS026.md): N.American T-28A · Gorst, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Mar 24, 1973 · N2800N · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN73AD043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN73AD043.md): Cessna 182C · Garfield, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Mar 23, 1973 · N8700T · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX73AL056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX73AL056.md): Mooney M20C · Globe, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Mar 22, 1973 · N6675R · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK73AP028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK73AP028.md): Navion G · Woodside, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Mar 21, 1973 · N2366T · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX73AL045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX73AL045.md): Cessna 150J · Newhall, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Mar 21, 1973 · N51362 · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX73AL044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX73AL044.md): Cessna 320D · Fullerton, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Mar 21, 1973 · N4125T · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK73FJA15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK73FJA15.md): S.N.I.A.S. SA318C · Kamuela, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Mar 12, 1973 · N65180 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW73AF050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73AF050.md): Piper PA-28 · Fulton, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Mar 9, 1973 · N6359W · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA73AM090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73AM090.md): Cessna 210H · Flagler Beach, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Mar 8, 1973 · N5941F · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC73AK057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC73AK057.md): N. American NA-265 · Blaine, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Mar 7, 1973 · N9503Z · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC73AN117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73AN117.md): Cessna 172K · Relief, NC · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Feb 27, 1973 · N79559 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW73AF045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73AF045.md): Cessna 172K · Startzville, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Feb 22, 1973 · N7012G · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK73DVW17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK73DVW17.md): Beech C35 · Adaven, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Feb 21, 1973 · N686D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC73AN113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73AN113.md): Beech E35 · Marion, NC · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Feb 21, 1973 · N3207C · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC73AK051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC73AK051.md): Cessna 180H · Mt.Vernon, IA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Feb 19, 1973 · N9058M · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA73AS025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA73AS025.md): Aero Comdr 680F · Battle Grnd, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Feb 17, 1973 · N69HE · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA73AM085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73AM085.md): Cessna 210H · Rome, GA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Feb 15, 1973 · N5970F · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA73AM084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73AM084.md): Cessna 172K · Perry, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Feb 14, 1973 · N84051 · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN73AD036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN73AD036.md): Cessna 210 · Milford, UT · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Feb 8, 1973 · N9418X · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK73AP033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK73AP033.md): Mooney M20E · Elko, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Feb 7, 1973 · N5983Q · Destroyed

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/650/cases.md?page=22

## 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 c."mKey" IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM case_phases WHERE main = 650)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/650/cases?page=21

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