# NTSB investigations, 1995: 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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB LAX96LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA088.md): Cessna 150L · Quartzite, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1995 · N1246Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgement of his distance and altitude relationship to the runway, which resulted in an undershoot and failure to achieve the proper touchdown point for landing.
- [NTSB CHI96LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA057.md): Beech 58 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1995 · N222RB · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's abrupt maneuvering during the circling approach. The factors involved were the airframe ice and fog.
- [NTSB SEA96LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA030.md): Cessna 170B · John Day, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1995 · N3171B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath.
- [NTSB ANC96LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA018.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Nanwalek, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1995 · N15175 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor in the accident was the variable wind.
- [NTSB LAX96LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA069.md): Cessna 172 · Ocotillo Wells, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1995 · N4203L · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain a proper glide path on final approach.
- [NTSB BFO96LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96LA023.md): Beech A23-24 · New Carlisle, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1995 · N4758J · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's failure to reach the proper touchdown point. Related factors were the pilot's failure to obtain/maintain the proper glidepath during the approach, and the rough/uneven terrain encountered after the airplane touched down short of the…
- [NTSB CHI96FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA034.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Stafford, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1995 · N93726 · Destroyed
  > the pilot misjudged his distance and altitude and flew into transmission wires. A factor was the pilot's lack of recent night flying experience.
- [NTSB DCA96MA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA96MA008.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-83 · East Granby, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Nov 12, 1995 · N566AA · Substantial damage
  > the flightcrew's failure to maintain the required minimum descent altitude until the required visual references identifiable with the runway were in sight. Contributing factors were the failure of the BDL approach controller to furnish the flightcrew with a…
- [NTSB NYC96FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96FA024.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Ashville, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1995 · N62620 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's misjudgment of altitude and distance to the runway during an approach to land. Factors relating to the accident were: the night and adverse weather conditions.
- [NTSB NYC96LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA020.md): Cessna 414A · Grt Barrington, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1995 · N2UD · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in an undershoot of the proper touchdown point for landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the unfavorable wind conditions and the exposed runway lip.
- [NTSB FTW96LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA020.md): Cessna 182P · Kingston, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1995 · N9812E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind gusts. Factors were the gusts and the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB CHI96LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA012.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Wakeeney, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1995 · N8866P · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude and airspeed on final approach to reach the proper touchdown point for landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's selection of the wrong runway for landing.
- [NTSB FTW96LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA016.md): Cessna 182E · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1995 · N3198Y · Substantial damage
  > a fatigue failure of the right main landing gear. Factors were the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and his inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB BFO96LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96LA008.md): Grumman American G-1159 · Cleveland, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1995 · N635AV · Substantial damage
  > the pilots' failure to attain the proper touchdown point and avoid obstacles (construction barricades) during the landing flare/touchdown. Related factors were: the sunglare, which limited in the pilots' visual lookout during the approach, and the unavailable…
- [NTSB ANC95LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA159.md): Cessna 206 · Homer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1995 · N37EW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, which resulted in his failure to reach the proper touchdown point for landing. Factors related to the accident were: the variable wind condition, and rising terrain (no overrun) at the approach end…
- [NTSB NYC95LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA216.md): Piper J-3 · Boothbay Harbor, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1995 · N98503 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude, while on final approach to land. Factors relating to the accident were: sunglare, and the pilot's lack of visual cues (visual perception).
- [NTSB SEA95LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA187.md): Cessna 177B · Yamhill, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1995 · N11834 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath. A factor contributing to the accident was the sunglare.
- [NTSB CHI95LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA207.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Linton, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1995 · N6917W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudging distance and altitude. The pilot's lack of total experience in type of operation was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA95LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA131.md): Cessna 172F · Homedale, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1995 · N4298C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged distance and altitude during the approach. The downdraft was a factor.
- [NTSB BFO95LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA061.md): Consolidated-Vultee BT-13B · Oxford, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1995 · N79175 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from terrain. The low ceiling was a related factor in the accident.
- [NTSB SEA95FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA103.md): Cessna 177RG · Kent, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 20, 1995 · N9ER · Destroyed
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude during the approach. Factors in the accident were the dusk light condition and the shadows.
- [NTSB FTW95LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA204.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Baytown, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1995 · N75256 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain the proper glidepath during landing.
- [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 ANC95LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA038.md): Cessna 152 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1995 · N67563 · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the instructor pilot to adequately supervise the student pilot's landing approach. The student pilot's failure to maintain a proper altitude and distance to the runway touch-down point, and a snow berm at the approach end of the runway were…
- [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 CHI95LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA107.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Lakeville, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1995 · N2928A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged distance and altitude during landing.
- [NTSB NYC95LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA057.md): Beech C23 · Warwick, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1995 · N9795L · Destroyed
  > the pilot allowed the airplane to get too low on the approach, during a simulated engine out landing, which resulted in impacting high bushes, and landing short of the runway.
- [NTSB CHI95LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA076.md): Beech V35A-TC · Pembina, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 1995 · N68DC · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgement of the actual altitude of the airplane. Factors were the visual illusion caused by the snow covered runway environment and the whiteout weather condition.
- [NTSB CHI95LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA068.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Brookfield, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1995 · N39955 · Destroyed
  > The instructor's failure to maintain clearance with trees. Factors associated with the accident were the trees and the night lighting conditions.
- [NTSB MIA95FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA053.md): Larson, C.H. Cozy MK IV · Wauchula, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 1995 · N5037 · Substantial damage
  > Distance vs. altitude misjudged by the pilot-in-command while on short final approach. Additionally, altitude/clearance not maintained while on short final approach resulting in the collision with an unmarked static power line.

## 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 year(c."eventDate") = 1995
  AND 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&year=1995

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