# NTSB investigations, 1996: 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 LAX97LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA333.md): Mikoyan MiG MIG 15UTI · Fallon, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1996 · N271JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged his altitude and airspeed. A related factor was his diverted attention.
- [NTSB ANC97LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA006.md): Piper PA-22/20 · Kasilof, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1996 · N7431D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude on final approach to land, which resulted in an undershoot and collision with a dirt bank before reaching the proper touchdown point. A factor related to the accident was: the proximity of the frozen dirt bank…
- [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 SEA97LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA009.md): Globe GC-1B · Caldwell, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1996 · N3228K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude to the runway, while on final approach to land. The sunglare was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA97LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA007.md): Cessna 182Q · Manzanita, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1996 · N759RE · Substantial damage
  > failure of pilot to adequately compensate for wind conditions on final approach and attain a proper touchdown point for landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the unfavorable wind condition.
- [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 ANC96LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA125.md): Piper PA-18 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1996 · N9272D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude to the runway during the approach, and failure to attain the proper touchdown point. A factor relating to the accident was: the ditch.
- [NTSB CHI96LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA289.md): Mrotek Minicab GY20 · Albion, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1996 · N263AM · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude during the approach to land, and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point. Factors relating to the accident were: the uneven and uphill terrain conditions at the approach end of the airstrip.
- [NTSB ANC96LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA121.md): Piper PA-18 · Arctic Village, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1996 · N9730P · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's low airspeed during final approach, and the pilot's delayed remedial action in correcting the low airspeed condition.
- [NTSB FTW96LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA314.md): Barton Sylkie 1 · Erie, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1996 · N711WB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot passenger's failure to maintain clearance from the fence due to his failure to maintain a proper glide path, and the pilot-in-command's failure to take remedial action in a timely fashion.
- [NTSB CHI96LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA249.md): Cessna 172 · Emily, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1996 · N7101T · Destroyed
  > the pilot misjudged his altitude and distance to the runway on final approach, and he failed to maintain obstacle clearance during landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the parked car.
- [NTSB CHI96LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA233.md): Cessna 172 · Freeport, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1996 · N5542R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of altitude and distance on final approach, and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point for landing.
- [NTSB MIA96LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA172.md): Charles Raymond Glasair 2SFT · Apalachicola, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1996 · N16CD · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate application of throttle input and up elevator input by the pilot-in-command. Contributing to the accident was the in-flight encounter with a downdraft and inadequate design of the airplane by the kit manufacturer.
- [NTSB LAX96LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA252.md): Cessna 402A · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1996 · N13GM · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to properly judge his altitude during final approach resulting in an undershoot. A factor was a downdraft weather condition.
- [NTSB SEA96LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA124.md): Cessna 177B · Gardiner, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1996 · N1159C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain the proper altitude/clearance from obstruction(s), while on final approach. Factors relating to the accident were: the downdraft, and the obstruction (tree).
- [NTSB SEA96LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA123.md): Cessna 182 · Roche Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1996 · N5686B · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to attain a proper touchdown point for landing. Factors relating to the accident were: downdraft conditions and soft/uneven terrain short of the runway.
- [NTSB SEA96LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA125.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1996 · N6554P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to attain a proper touchdown point for landing. A factor relating to the accident was: upsloping terrain short of the threshold.
- [NTSB LAX96LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA224.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Santa Clarita, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1996 · N40009 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to abandon the pinnacle approach after encountering an excessive rate of descent.
- [NTSB NYC96LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA104.md): Schweizer SGS-2-33A · Readington, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1996 · N17957 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather, and his misjudgment of altitude and distance from the runway. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of recent experience and the weather.
- [NTSB SEA96LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA091.md): Limes Challenger II · Redmond, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1996 · N52898 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude on final approach, and his failure to maintain proper clearance from an object (fence) in his approach path. The fence was a related factor.
- [NTSB NYC96LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA097.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Chester, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1996 · N2946P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged distance and altitude during final approach.
- [NTSB NYC96LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA095.md): Piper PA-28-R200 · Forks Township, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1996 · N5030S · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's misjudgment of distance and altitude, and delay in performing remedial action.
- [NTSB LAX96LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA166.md): Rockwell 112TCA · Independence, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1996 · N1008R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. The wind was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX96LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA158.md): Let Blanik L-13 · Jean, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1996 · N65379 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's poorly planned approach. The flight's encounter with a downdraft is a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB NYC96LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA081.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Matawan, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1996 · N9101P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgment of altitude and distance during final approach.
- [NTSB CHI96LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA087.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Warren, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 1996 · N145ND · Substantial damage
  > the dual student's failure to maintain a proper glidepath and inadequate supervision by the instructor.
- [NTSB SEA96LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA052.md): Stinson 108-3 · Hubbard, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1996 · N417DW · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgment of altitude and distance on short final. A factor was the wet and soft terrain short of the runway threshold.
- [NTSB MIA96LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA073.md): Gilpatrick Baby Lakes · Deland, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1996 · N26BG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude, while on final approach to land, and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point for landing. The unfavorable wind condition (crosswind) was a related factor.

## 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") = 1996
  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=1996

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