# NTSB investigations: NONE: Undershoot 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. Page 1 of 2 · 61 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB SEA08CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA011.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Tehachapi, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 15, 2007 · N17888 · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudged distance/altitude that led to an undershoot, and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point. - [NTSB ANC07LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA046.md): Schleicher ASK-21 · Clear, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2007 · N621CP · Substantial damage > The dual student's misjudged distance/altitude during the final approach to land, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student, which resulted in an undershoot, and substantial damage. - [NTSB LAX07CA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA149.md): Burkhart Grob G102 Club Astir Iiib · Minden, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 29, 2007 · N851BG · Substantial damage > the pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude that resulted in an undershoot of the runway. - [NTSB LAX07CA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA104.md): Schleicher ASW-27B · Williams, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 11, 2007 · N273W · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudged distance/altitude and delay in retracting the spoilers that led to an undershoot, which resulted in a collision with terrain. - [NTSB ATL06LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA008.md): Elan/Glaser Dirks DG-300 · Brownsboro, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2005 · N300HX · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudgment of distance/altitude on final approach which resulted in an undershoot of the runway, and an in-flight collision with a embankment. A factor was the dirt bank/rising terrain. - [NTSB CHI05CA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA119.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Beloit, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 21, 2005 · N65855 · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudgment of distance/altitude which resulted in an undershoot of the runway and collision with trees. - [NTSB MIA05LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA077.md): Let Blanik L-13 · DeLand, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2005 · N14420 · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed during landing, resulting in an inadvertent stall, undershoot and collision with the ground. - [NTSB LAX04CA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA246.md): Schweizer 1-35 · Sparks, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2004 · N2874H · Substantial damage > the pilot's misjudgment of altitude and distance resulting in an undershoot of the runway. - [NTSB ATL02LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA177.md): Schempp-Hirth KA8B · Tullahoma, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2002 · N8747 · Substantial damage > The student pilot misjudged the airspeed and altitude during a visual approach to land that resulted in the in-flight collision with the trees. - [NTSB IAD02LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA048.md): Burkhart Grob G103 · Fairfield, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2002 · N5364G · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to attain proper runway alignment. A factor in the accident was the pilot's delay in retracting the spoilers. - [NTSB CHI00LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA193.md): Schleicher K8B · Manchester, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2000 · N885D · Substantial damage > the downdraft experienced during final approach and altitude/clearance from the fence post not being maintained by the pilot. A factor to the accident was the fence post. - [NTSB MIA00LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA165.md): Let L-13 · Pensacola, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2000 · N90867 · Substantial damage > The student's failure to maintain the proper landing pattern altitude resulting in an undershoot during landing and collision with a fence. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to realize the spoilers were still deployed during the undershoot. - [NTSB FTW99LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA243.md): Let Blanik L-13 · Jonesboro, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1999 · N3255Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudgment of distance/altitude during the final approach to landing, resulting in an undershoot, and collision with a power line pole. - [NTSB MIA99LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA193.md): Let Blanik L-13 · Monroe, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1999 · N90842 · Substantial damage > the pilot-in command's improper handling and inflight decisions resulting in an undershoot of the intended landing runway. The pilot-in-command then failed to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall and the right wingtip impacting the ground. - [NTSB CHI99LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA189.md): Schempp-Hirth Cirrus · Hartford, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1999 · N8145 · Substantial damage > the reason for the occurrence was undetermined. Factors were the pilot's deploying of the drogue chute, the drogue chute malfunctioning, a dirt embankment, and encountering unsuitable terrain during landing. - [NTSB FTW98LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA323.md): Schweizer SGU 2-22E · Canon City, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1998 · N9920J · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudgment of distance/altitude and his premature deployment of the spoilers, resulting in a undershoot and hard landing. - [NTSB MIA98LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA023.md): Let L-13 · Elkin, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1997 · N65140 · Substantial damage > The instructor's pilot's misjudgment of altitude and distance, and his inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. Unfavorable winds and a fence were contributing factors. - [NTSB CHI98LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA013.md): Schweizer FGS-233 · Ionia, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1997 · N5762S · Substantial damage > the pilot misjudged the landing approach which resulted in his failure to attain a proper touchdown point. A factor was the trees. - [NTSB LAX97LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA024.md): Schweizer 2-33-A · Los Alamitos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1996 · N65844 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to properly handle the glider, and the instructor pilot's inadequate supervision. - [NTSB NYC96LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA172.md): Pzl-Bielsko SZD-59 · Franconia, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1996 · N591SZ · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudged altitude and distance which resulted in the collision with trees short of the runway. - [NTSB LAX95LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA164.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Peoria, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1995 · N7758S · Minor damage > the pilot's misjudged evaluation of the weather, and his inadequate compensation for the gusting winds and downdrafts. - [NTSB SEA95LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA069.md): Scheibe Flugzeugbau Bergfalke II-55 · Bozeman, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1995 · N5924 · Substantial damage > The pilot misjudged his altitude and distance from the runway. A factor was the pilot's failure to obtain the current altimeter setting. - [NTSB NYC95LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA040.md): Burkhart Grob 103A · Blairstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1994 · N858BG · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper descent rate. - [NTSB NYC94LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA081.md): Let Super Blanik L-33 · New Castle, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1994 · N23BR · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper use of the flight controls resulting in failure to maintain a proper descent rate during the approach for landing. A factor in this accident was the pilot's lack of total experience in this type of glider. - [NTSB FTW94IA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94IA046.md): Boeing 737-33A · Dfw Airport, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1993 · N166AW · Minor damage > A failure by the pilot-in-command to attain a stabilzed approach. Factors were the fog and failure of the copilot to monitor the approach. - [NTSB CHI93LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA230.md): Burkhart Grob G103 · Ionia, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1993 · N4101M · Substantial damage > The pilot in command's failure to maintain the proper glidepath. - [NTSB ATL93LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA110.md): Aerotek Zuni · Brownsboro, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1993 · N12ZW · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude which resulted in the collision with trees short of the runway. - [NTSB SEA93LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA119.md): Applebay Zuni · Deer Park, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1993 · N4321D · Substantial damage > Improperly planned approach by the PIC. - [NTSB LAX91LA408](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA408.md): Burkhart Grob G103 · Fremont, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1991 · N4113G · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to adequately compensate for the prevailing wind conditions. - [NTSB LAX91LA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA349.md): Let L-13 · Byron, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1991 · N53AS · Substantial damage > The on ground collision with a hidden ditch not visible to the pilot during the landing roll out phase of a forced landing. - [NTSB SEA91LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA147.md): Let L-13 · Driggs, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1991 · N711KR · Substantial damage > The pilot misjudged his distance and altitude to the runway during the approach and failed to attain the proper touchdown point for landing. His lack of experience in the make and model of glider was a related factor. - [NTSB CHI91LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA188.md): Schweizer SGS 1-34 · Highland, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1991 · N7634 · Substantial damage > The pilot misjudged his touchdown point. - [NTSB NYC89LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA152.md): Schweizer 1-26 · Elmira, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1989 · N2746H · Substantial damage > An inadvertent encounter with a downdraft. - [NTSB LAX88LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA209.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Vacaville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1988 · N7768S · Substantial damage > At the end of a pleasure flt, the plt extended the downwind leg for landing, thinking that the touchdown altitude was 12 ft instead of, in actuality, 220 ft. the plt normally flew out of another airport with an alt of 12 ft. from the extended downwind, the… - [NTSB LAX88LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA145.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Warner Springs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1988 · N2655H · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI88LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA016.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Union, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1987 · N1219S · Substantial damage > The glider was approaching to land when, according to the pilot, he noticed the aircraft was descending 'too fast' and his airspeed was 'too slow'. The pilot then realized he wasn't going to make the runway and decided to land the glider in a nearby field.… - [NTSB CHI87LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA142.md): Schleicher KA-6-CR · Staunton, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1987 · N9398 · Substantial damage > The plt stated that he climbed to 6000 feet MSL and proceeded on course to Staunton, Illinois. According to the plt in a telephone interview, he was approximately 800-900 feet above willhoit airport when he made a 360 degree turn to enter base. He further… - [NTSB CHI87LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA002.md): Let L-13 · White Bear Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1986 · N142AS · Substantial damage > The plt reported that he entered the traffic pattern for rwy 30 at aprx 900 ft and completed a right turn to base. The plt stated that while on base, he realized the aircraft was too high and deployed the spoilers halfway. As he turned to final, he stated… - [NTSB FTW86LRA12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LRA12.md): Molino PIK-20B · College Station, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 9, 1986 · N20EK · Substantial damage > The glider collided with trees during an off arpt landing due to lack of lift. The plt complained that flaps are not as efficient as spoilers for approach control. Plt used flaps and mushed into trees short of the intended landing area. - [NTSB DEN86LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA226.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Durango, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1986 · N7590 · Substantial damage > The plt was attempting to land his glider. He said that he was unable to reach the airport and elected to land in a nearby pasture. Prior to touchdown he discovered some cattle in the field but was unable to avoid a collision with one of the animals. The… - [NTSB FTW86LRG31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LRG31.md): Rolladen-Schneider LS-6 · Uvalde, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 6, 1986 · N25SG · Substantial damage > Pilot of a Rolladen-Schneider LS-6 glider, N25SG, impacted terrain short of runway at Uvalde, TX airport. Pilot held U.S.-foreign private pilot certification based on german certification and was representing the aircraft manufacturer during glider… - [NTSB ATL85LKG11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LKG11.md): Let L-13 · Huntsville, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 24, 1985 · N99954 · Substantial damage > The commercial plt was in training for a glider rating & was on a supervised solo flt to practice a landing. During the traffic pattern, he rolled out hi on final & extended the spoilers to adjust to the desired glide path, then retracted the spoilers to the… - [NTSB ATL85FMG06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FMG06.md): Let L-13 · Chester, SC · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 20, 1985 · N96AS · Substantial damage > The glider landed about 150 ft short of the rwy on the plts 1st solo in this acft. He said he noticed a rapid drop in alt at 55 mph on final approach and began to change spoiler position to compensate. He complained that the stiffness of the operation of the… - [NTSB NYC85LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA191.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Plymouth, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1985 · N2039T · Substantial damage > The aircraft was towed to an alt of 3000 ft. the plt set up for landing and entered the pattern at the initial point at about 1200 ft. the apch went normally until the base leg. After turning onto the base leg, the plt experienced a high sink rate. The plt… - [NTSB BFO85LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85LA037.md): Slingsby Type 43 Series 3F · Lovettsville, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1985 · N5563V · Substantial damage > The plt stated that he normally avoided landing on the rwy since the glider landed on a skid & it took a few minutes to remount it on a ground handling dolly. On this flt, he planned to land on the grass beside the apch end of the rwy. However, he allowed an… - [NTSB CHI84LA409](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA409.md): Let L-13 · Gregory, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1984 · N14420 · Substantial damage > According to the CFI the glider was at about 500 ft AGL on base leg when a downdraft caused the acft to descend and touch down 50 ft short of the rwy. - [NTSB MKC84FCD03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84FCD03.md): Schweizer SGU2-22E · Ames, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 16, 1984 · N9920J · Minor damage > The glider plt who had only about 1 hour flt time in this make of glider and less than a hour total glider time misjudged the wind and after drifting downwind was unable to make it back to the arpt. A forced landing was made off arpt in a farm field. - [NTSB LAX84LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA135.md): Schweizer SGS-2-33A · Mokuleia, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1983 · N17SH · Substantial damage > The plt was rated for airplanes & helicopters, but did not have a glider rating. He had only 2.5 hrs in gliders, all of which was in this same make & model. During a solo instructional flt, he encountered a high sink while on a base turn to land. He stated… - [NTSB LAX84LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA076.md): Burkhart Grob G-103 · California City, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1983 · N62BG · Substantial damage > According to the plt, he was turning to final approach when the glider's left wing struck the ground. Reportedly, he had gotten 'too low & slow.' - [NTSB MKC83LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA227.md): Schweizer SGS-2-33A · Warrensburg, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1983 · N7776S · No damage > The glider landed short of the rwy hitting a rough hump which was an old fence line. The glider bounced & landed hard on the rwy. The pax was hospitalized for 4 days for observation & treatment. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=00000&occurrence=390&page=2 ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql 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 x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('00000') AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 390)) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=00000&occurrence=390 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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