# NTSB investigations: 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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB FTW94LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA058.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Mckinney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 1994 · N44015 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper approach angle.
- [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 NYC94LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA036.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Lumberton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1993 · N4920J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath due to improper compensation for the wind conditions. A factor was a crosswind.
- [NTSB ANC94LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA023.md): Cessna 177 · Northway, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1993 · N29532 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command did not maintain the proper glidepath.
- [NTSB FTW94LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA045.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Denton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1993 · N2360A · Substantial damage
  > The cause was the pilot's failure to compensate for existing wind conditions. A factor was the turbulent weather.
- [NTSB BFO94LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA016.md): Taylorcraft J-2 · Pittstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1993 · N19565 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain a proper glidepath. A factor in the accident was the presence of sunglare.
- [NTSB ATL94LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA017.md): Maule M-7-235 · Lake City, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1993 · N9226M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath which resulted in collision with trees near the approach end of the runway.
- [NTSB NYC94LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA010.md): Schlappi RV3 · Hatfield, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1993 · N669CP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged his distance and altitude which resulted in an undershoot of the runway. A factor was his delay in intiating a go around.
- [NTSB CHI94LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA011.md): Cessna 172 · Independence, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1993 · N738LX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance, altitude, and speed on final approach to land, and failure to maintain obstacle clearance from the vehicle. The proximity of the vehicle to the approach path was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX94LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA002.md): Cessna 170 · Fallon, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1993 · N4266V · Substantial damage
  > was the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate approach path to the runway and his inadequate altitude. Contributing factors were the pilot's delayed remedial action and his lack of recent experience in the airplane.
- [NTSB ATL93LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA160.md): Cornwell KR-2 · Covington, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1993 · N289DC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged obstacle clearance on final approach. Factors were, the dark night, and the pilot's defective distant vision.
- [NTSB BFO93LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA160.md): Smyth Sidewinder · Point Pleasant, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1993 · N2116B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath.
- [NTSB CHI93LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA348.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Blakesburg, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1993 · N6582V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the fence post and his midjudging the airplane glidepath.
- [NTSB NYC93LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA167.md): Cessna 182G · Slattington, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1993 · N23PM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall and inflight collision with the terrain. A factor was the proper touchdown point was not obtained.
- [NTSB ANC93LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA138.md): Cessna 180 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1993 · N3654C · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent raising of the flaps.
- [NTSB SEA93LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA170.md): Cessna 172M · Yellow Pine, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1993 · N9554H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improperly planned approach and delayed remedial action. A factor related to the accident was: the proximity of mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB ANC93LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA133.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Soldotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1993 · N68578 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point. A factor was the pilot's improper in flight planning/decision.
- [NTSB LAX93FA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA274.md): Cessna T303 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1993 · N9667C · Destroyed
  > The pilot misjudging distance and altitude during a night approach. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's impairment due to fatigue exacerbated by alcohol consumption, the dark night, and the high density altitude and turbulent weather…
- [NTSB LAX93LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA266.md): Glenn BD-4 · Somerton, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1993 · N2849 · Substantial damage
  > The second pilot's misjudgement of altitude and distance from the runway which resulted in an undershoot, and the pilot-in-command's inadequate supervision in not taking timely corrective action. In addition, neither pilot had any experience in the airplane,…
- [NTSB CHI93LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA232.md): Schweizer G-164 · Northwood, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1993 · N6719Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to attain a proper touchdown point.
- [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 CHI93LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA229.md): Cessna 172N · Point Lookout, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1993 · N76107 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain proper glide path, and her failure to attain the proper touch down Point.
- [NTSB LAX93LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA259.md): Raymond Long EZ · Groveland, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1993 · N16LZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path during final approach. A factor in the accident was sun glare in the pilot's line of vision.
- [NTSB NYC93LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA112.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Kutztown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1993 · N6795Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath and execute a proper flare. Lack of familiarity is a contributing factor.
- [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 CHI93LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA186.md): Ercoupe 415C · Derby, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1993 · N37139 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's misjudged approach to landing.
- [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 BFO93LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA095.md): Schweizer SGS-233A · Johnson City, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1993 · N17870 · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the flight crew. Factors related to the accident were: the downdraft on final approach, the terrain conditions (cliff & obstructions) near the approach end of the runway, and the lack of relative experience for each of the pilots.
- [NTSB ANC93LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA065.md): Cessna 172K · Rohn Roadhouse, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1993 · N736BY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and allowing the airspeed to go below stalling speed in the landing configuration.
- [NTSB CHI93LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA142.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Festus, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1993 · N9298T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain a proper glidepath during approach. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's motion sickness and the effect of the over-the-counter medication on his piloting performance.
- [NTSB BFO93LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA047.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Springboro, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1993 · N2868Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged his distance, and altitude on final approach, and failed to attain the proper touchdown point.
- [NTSB BFO93LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA046.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Sandusky, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1993 · CGAIC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgement of distance and altitude to the runway, while on final approach, and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point for landing. A factor related to the accident was the proximity of the snowbank to the runway threshold.
- [NTSB FTW93LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA089.md): Grumman G-164B · Indian Village, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1993 · N48455 · Substantial damage
  > Landing performed short of the runway threshold. Factor was wet grassy terrain
- [NTSB LAX93LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA121.md): Beech C35 · Susanville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1993 · N1844D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poorly planned approach. Contributing to this accident was the pilot's misjudging his distance and altitude and the prevailing light snow conditions.
- [NTSB ATL93LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA057.md): Cessna 152 · Fuquay-Varina, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 1993 · N49945 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to judge a proper touchdown point, and his failure to maintain directional control after landing. A factor was the pilot's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB LAX93LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA109.md): Piper PA-31 · Columbia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1993 · N16SC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath while on short final approach. A factor in the accident was the dark night lighting conditions which may have affected the pilot's perceptual awareness of the airport environment and the cues for a proper…
- [NTSB ATL93LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA045.md): Cessna 152 · Fuquay-Varina, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 1993 · N714XN · Destroyed
  > The poor judgement of the flight instructor in allowing his student to return from a cross country at night, and the student pilot's failure to maintain a proper altitude on final approach. Factors were the dark night conditions, the trees below the final…
- [NTSB ATL93FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93FA041.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1992 · N2603Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from approach lights while conducting a night landing. A factor was a dark night.
- [NTSB ANC93LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA017.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Huslia, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1992 · N69MA · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain proper glidepath due to loss of visual cues over snow covered terrain in shadow of setting sun. Factors relating to the accident were the reduced light of dusk and the reduction of visual perception of the pilot in civil…
- [NTSB CHI93FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA038.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Brookfield, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1992 · N1892J · Destroyed
  > Spatial disorientation, and failure to maintain proper glidepath.
- [NTSB FTW93LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA038.md): Champion 7GCAA · Joshua, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1992 · N9614S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate during the approach and his inadequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB CHI93LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA033.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Makoti, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1992 · N7057W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining a proper glidepath during his approach to landing.
- [NTSB ANC93LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA005.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Nightmute, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1992 · N76RL · Substantial damage
  > Pilot did not attain proper touchdown point while landing on a raised gravel runway.
- [NTSB CHI92LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA287.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Peoria, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1992 · N2484Y · Substantial damage
  > The private pilot's misjudged touchdown. Related factors are the reduced visibility due to sunglare, ongoing runway construction, and the pilot's inattention to atc/communications/information.
- [NTSB SEA92LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA201.md): Cessna 140 · Vancouver, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1992 · N1482T · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate remedial action of the pilot in command (CFI). Factors include airspeed not being maintained by the student pilot, and rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB LAX92LA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA375.md): Cessna 182A · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1992 · N54566 · Substantial damage
  > The the pilot's poorly planned approach; his failure to select the proper touch down point; and inadequate remedial action.
- [NTSB NYC92LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA183.md): Beech A24 · Griswold, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1992 · N8737M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane which resulted in the airplane touching down short of the intended touchdown point, and collapsing the landing gear.
- [NTSB ANC92LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA134.md): Piper PA-12 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1992 · N3042M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in flight planning/decision, and his premature touch down. Contributing to the accident were the downdraft and the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CHI92LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA240.md): Piper PA-31T1 · Osage Beach, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1992 · N701PT · Substantial damage
  > Failure to attain the proper touchdown point.
- [NTSB ANC92LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA123.md): Beech C99 · Nuiqsut, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1992 · N216CS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper inflight planning/preparation, and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point. Contributing to the accident was the downdraft.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=390&page=8

## 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 o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE 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?occurrence=390&page=7

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