# 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 LAX81FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FA034.md): Beech A36 · Peach Springs, AZ · Accident · 6 fatal · Closed · Jan 12, 1981 · N66757 · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA81DYM15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA81DYM15.md): Bell 206A · Mill City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 7, 1981 · N90099 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW81FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FA021.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Iraan, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jan 6, 1981 · N6606V · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC81FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC81FA012.md): Beech F35 · Paris, TN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 1, 1981 · N266S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI81FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FA014.md): Beech G35 · Harding, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Dec 30, 1980 · N190B · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC81DFA09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81DFA09.md): Piper PA-28 · Palenville, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 26, 1980 · N4308F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX81FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FA026.md): Mooney M20K · Battle Mt, NV · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Dec 24, 1980 · N231NX · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN81FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81FA011.md): Cessna 310K · Boulder, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Dec 23, 1980 · N7058L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA81FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA81FA012.md): Piper PA-34 · Stevenson, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Dec 21, 1980 · N114PH · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI81FEK08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FEK08.md): Raven RX-7 · Dublin, OH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 21, 1980 · N5711K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI81FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FA012.md): Piper PA-28R · Kalkaska, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Dec 12, 1980 · N559PA · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA81FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA81FA013.md): Cessna 210 · Royal City, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 3, 1980 · N6508X · Destroyed
- [NTSB ATL81FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FA021.md): Cessna T210N · Tazewell, TN · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Dec 2, 1980 · N4846C · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA81FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA81FA021.md): Cessna 182 · Oak Hill, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Dec 1, 1980 · N5178D · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW81FPG07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FPG07.md): Bensen B8M · Sherrill, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 29, 1980 · N3790K · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA81FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA81FA009.md): Beech 58TC · Ellensburg, WA · Accident · 6 fatal · Closed · Nov 27, 1980 · N24AC · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC81FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FA014.md): Globe GC-1B · West Tisbury, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 25, 1980 · N80674 · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN81FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81FA012.md): Beech 76 · Morgan, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 23, 1980 · N6048Y · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW81FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FA012.md): Aerospatle AS350 · Waxahachie, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Nov 22, 1980 · N8TV · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW81FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FA011.md): Aero Comdr 560 · Dell City, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Nov 21, 1980 · N2659B · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW81FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FA010.md): Beech A35 · Rock Springs, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Nov 21, 1980 · N741B · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC81FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FA010.md): Beech H18 · Troxelville, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 18, 1980 · N701CC · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC81DAA05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC81DAA05.md): Cessna 150 · Gold King Crk, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Nov 1, 1980 · N496RA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA81FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA81FA010.md): Piper PA-28R · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Oct 30, 1980 · N444JS · Destroyed
- [NTSB ATL81FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FA010.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Woodland, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 30, 1980 · N4108Y · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC81FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FA007.md): Beech 95-C55 · Canisteo, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 29, 1980 · N171W · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN81DTE05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81DTE05.md): Cessna 182Q · Grand Junction, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 26, 1980 · N735YM · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA81FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA81FA007.md): Piper 601P · Wilma, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Oct 23, 1980 · N8250J · Destroyed
- [NTSB ATL81FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FA008.md): Cessna 310 · Milledgeville, GA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Oct 23, 1980 · N5882M · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC81FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC81FA005.md): Cessna 207 · Cedar Rapids, IA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Oct 16, 1980 · N91026 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW81FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FA005.md): Grum Amer AA-5B · Madill, OK · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Oct 16, 1980 · N28252 · Destroyed
- [NTSB ATL81FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FA003.md): Cessna R182 · Treasure Is, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 9, 1980 · N4437R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX81FUQ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FUQ01.md): No.American P-510 · Lancaster, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Oct 4, 1980 · N51MP · Destroyed
- [NTSB ATL81FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FA001.md): Cessna 210 · Cartersville, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 1, 1980 · N6956N · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW80FA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80FA126.md): Piper PA-24 · Hot Springs, AR · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Sep 29, 1980 · N7839P · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW80FA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80FA124.md): Beech T-34B · Giddings, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 27, 1980 · N46939 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI80FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FA069.md): Cessna 150J · Akin, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 22, 1980 · N60771 · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC80FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC80FA102.md): Piper PA-18 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 21, 1980 · N21AA · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW80FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80FA116.md): Piper PA-32 · Goodwill, LA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Sep 17, 1980 · N1806T · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX80FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FA140.md): Beech 35 · Long Beach, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 12, 1980 · N299Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC80FGT21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80FGT21.md): Bensen B-8M · Columbia, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 8, 1980 · N3776N · Destroyed
- [NTSB ATL80FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL80FA088.md): Aerostar 601P · Summerville, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 2, 1980 · N90463 · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN80FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN80FA059.md): Bell 206A/B · Red Lodge, MT · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Aug 30, 1980 · N8030 · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC80FA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC80FA084.md): Piper PA-18 · Cordova, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 13, 1980 · N2487H · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC80FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC80FA048.md): Piper PA-28R · Carroll, IA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Aug 9, 1980 · N47741 · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX80FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FA131.md): Cessna T210N · Malibu, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 8, 1980 · N139BB · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW80FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80FA100.md): Bell 205A-1 · Houma, LA · Accident · 13 fatal · Closed · Aug 6, 1980 · N95AL · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI80DA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80DA061.md): Aeronca C-3 · Luray, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 1, 1980 · N16291 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC80FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80FA061.md): Schweizer SGS126 · Wurtsboro, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 24, 1980 · N17905 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW80DPG47](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80DPG47.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Bono, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 13, 1980 · N6084V · Substantial damage

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/650/cases.md?page=7

## 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=6

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