# 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 FTW84FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84FA035.md): Cessna 310 · Fairview, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1983 · N5343A · Destroyed
  > The acft was observed to take off at about 1830. Witnesses near the crash site reported seeing & hearing a low flying acft at about 2000 & stated the engs were running smoothly. There was fog in the low areas with visibility of less than 1/4 mi in those…
- [NTSB ANC83FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83FA161.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Kasilof, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1983 · N88374 · Substantial damage
  > The acft crashed in a vertical nose down attitude a short distance from the plt's private airstrip. According to relatives the plt was taking his girl friend's 2 children for a short flt. Investigation revealed the plt's last known medical certificate was…
- [NTSB DEN83FTC02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83FTC02.md): Pitts S-15 · Laramie, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Apr 20, 1983 · N6CQ · Destroyed
  > The acft crashed during a ferry flt in VMC wx conditions. While in formation with two other acft N6CQ was observed to pull up to a near vertical climb, reverse course and disappear. Found near the maneuver location, the acft struck the ground in a nearly…
- [NTSB CHI83FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA148.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Rochester, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1983 · N1057Q · Destroyed
  > The acft experienced an in-flt break-up during descent. The pilot had reported on the radio to Kansas city ARTCC that hewas having severe chest pains and shortness of breath. Radar contact with the plane was lost at 1425 CST. The pilot had reported he was…
- [NTSB LAX82FXQ12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FXQ12.md): Cessna 182R · Dayton, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Aug 24, 1982 · N9968H · Destroyed
  > At about 0130 the plt & 4 companions were evicted from the cocktail lounge at carson city arpt for being drunk & disorderly. After the lounge closed they continued their drinking on the acft ramp where the plt & one companion attempted to steal a twin-eng…
- [NTSB SEA82FYA08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82FYA08.md): Cessna T210M · Shoshone, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 10, 1982 · N761CP · Destroyed
  > The aircraft crashed in a near level attitude and at a high rate of speed. Neither the seat belt nor shoulder harness was fastened. The pilot's blood alcohol level was 236 mg%.
- [NTSB MIA82DA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82DA062.md): Cessna 150 · Huma Cao, PR · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Mar 2, 1982 · N2741J · Destroyed
  > The aircraft was reported to have departed at or near sunset on a 30 minute aerobatic flight and did not return. During that period, an aircraft matching its description was observed to crash near by in the ocean while the pilot was performing aerobatics. A…
- [NTSB NYC82FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FA014.md): Piper PA-23 · Owego, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 31, 1981 · N22P · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX82FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA032.md): Beech 58 · Elko, NV · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Dec 29, 1981 · N1537W · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA82DKA04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82DKA04.md): Bensen B-8M · Sandin, PR · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 25, 1981 · N4627 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW82FRG19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FRG19.md): Cessna 152 · Christine, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 22, 1981 · N4856B · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC82FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82FA012.md): Cessna 172N · Hillsboro, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Dec 13, 1981 · N734EF · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA82FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82FA012.md): Piper PA-32 · Brogan, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Dec 12, 1981 · N4041R · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA82FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82FA019.md): Piper PA-60 · Sebastian (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Dec 8, 1981 · N6897X · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA82FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82FA010.md): Piper PA-28 · Mill City, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 6, 1981 · N8415W · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA82FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82FA007.md): Piper PA-28 · Longview, WA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Nov 29, 1981 · N54440 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW82FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FA025.md): Piper PA-28 · Ruidoso, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 27, 1981 · N43981 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC82FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82FA009.md): Cessna 177A · Ellinwood, KS · Accident · 5 fatal · Closed · Nov 25, 1981 · N30288 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC82FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82FA006.md): Cessna 172N · Prairie City, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 24, 1981 · N737RM · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN82FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82FA010.md): Mooney M-21 · La Veta, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 24, 1981 · N9777M · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX82FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA019.md): Cessna 210 · Susanville, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Nov 22, 1981 · N5181V · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA82FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82FA112.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Nov 19, 1981 · N750MA · Destroyed
- [NTSB ATL82AA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82AA019.md): Piper Advcd PAT-1 · Mathews, VA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Nov 19, 1981 · N15PT · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI82FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FA013.md): Cessna 170B · Onamia, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 15, 1981 · N3502C · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC82FGT04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FGT04.md): Carver HP-14B · Altoona, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 7, 1981 · N3320X · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC82FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82FA003.md): Cessna 182P · Essex, IA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Oct 30, 1981 · N9906E · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW82FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FA017.md): Bell 206L-1 · Ingleside, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Oct 30, 1981 · N5751N · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI82FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FA009.md): Piper PA-24 · Kerrick, MN · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Oct 30, 1981 · N8898P · Destroyed
- [NTSB ATL82FKQ06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FKQ06.md): Beech 77 · Brandon, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Oct 23, 1981 · N6754D · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI82FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FA007.md): Cessna 172 · Kokomo, IN · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Oct 22, 1981 · N21766 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI82FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FA005.md): BLN Works FF-7 · Delaware, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 17, 1981 · N1247F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW82FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FA009.md): Piper PA-28R · Hale Center, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Oct 12, 1981 · N82195 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW82FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FA001.md): Cessna 210L · Clyde, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Oct 6, 1981 · N5431V · Destroyed
- [NTSB ATL82FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FA004.md): Piper PA-32 · Winchester, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Oct 6, 1981 · N8398N · Destroyed
- [NTSB DCA82AA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA82AA001.md): Learjet 24 · Felt, OK · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Oct 1, 1981 · N44CJ · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN81FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81FA068.md): Cessna T210L · Big Timber, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 25, 1981 · N94136 · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA81FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA81FA057.md): Cessna 210A · Woodland, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Sep 20, 1981 · N6653X · Destroyed
- [NTSB ATL81FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FA117.md): Cessna 150 · Homestead, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 19, 1981 · N1502Q · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX81FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FA125.md): Cessna T310P · San Bernardino, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 11, 1981 · N5705M · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN81AA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81AA064.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B · Riverton, WY · Accident · 5 fatal · Closed · Sep 6, 1981 · N3ED · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW81FA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FA132.md): Piper PA-32R · Mount Hermon, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Aug 16, 1981 · N304FW · Destroyed
- [NTSB ATL81FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FA108.md): Aero Comdr 685 · Wrens, GA · Accident · 5 fatal · Closed · Aug 14, 1981 · N8007H · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX81FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FA116.md): Grum Amer AA-5B · Vancouver, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 13, 1981 · N1565R · Destroyed
- [NTSB ATL81FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FA106.md): Piper PA-28 · Camilla, GA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Aug 9, 1981 · N8470F · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC81FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC81FA093.md): Dehavilland DHC-2 · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 7, 1981 · N31618 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI81FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FA083.md): Mooney M20C · Plymouth, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Aug 3, 1981 · N6698U · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI81FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FA085.md): Piper PA-28R · Chicago, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Aug 2, 1981 · N7631J · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI81FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FA082.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Delevan, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Aug 2, 1981 · N86580 · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC81FAA22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC81FAA22.md): Piper PA-22 · Hess Creek, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 2, 1981 · N8728D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW81FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FA128.md): Piper PA-28 · Mcalester, OK · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Jul 30, 1981 · N2209Z · Destroyed

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## 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
```

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