Fatal NTSB investigations
45 cases where the first occurrence was “Undershoot”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 9 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 3 |
| 1985 | 3 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1992 | 3 |
| 1993 | 3 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1995 | 4 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 3 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2007 | 2 |
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duckdb -csv -c "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.\"highestInjuryLevel\" = 'Fatal'
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"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal' 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
Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB SEA08FA013Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5A · Sequim, WAThe pilot's misjudged distance and altitude that led to an undershoot; his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll; and his failure to maintain clearance from trees during an attempted aborted landing.NTSB ANC07FA054Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Wasilla, AKThe flight instructor's failure to adequately supervise the private pilot (dual student), and his delayed go-around during approach to land. Contributing to the accident was the dual student's misjudged distance/altitude.NTSB ATL06LA008Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportElan/Glaser Dirks DG-300 · Brownsboro, ALThe 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 IAD05FA110Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Georgetown, DEThe pilot's misjudged distance/altitude while on final approach to land, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a vehicle. Factors associated with the accident are the pilot's improper use of the flaps, and the state of Delaware's insufficient…NTSB ATL05LA078Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportEarnest Jodel D-9 · Memphis, TNThe pilot's misjudgment of distance/altitude, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in a stall and subsequent undershoot.NTSB LAX04LA235Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHarold W Bruce RV-6 · Cloverdale, CAthe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision and selection of the wrong runway, and his inadequate compensation for the gusting tail wind conditions, which resulted in a stall/mush.NTSB ATL04LA112Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Cortland, ALThe pilot's misjudgment of distance/altitude and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance which resulted in an undershoot and collision with trees.NTSB LAX01FA032Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Selma, CAThe pilot's improper decision to attempt a visual approach and landing in instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to follow instrument flight rules procedures.NTSB LAX00LA201Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportIssoire-Aviation PIK-30 · Minden, NVThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision to attempt to make it back to the runway for landing after experiencing a loss of lift and not maintaining a proper descent rate.NTSB FTW98FA191Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · Del Rio, TXthe pilot's loss of control during a go-around after impacting approach light poles on initial approach. A contributing factor was the prevailing dark night light condition.NTSB CHI98FA010Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 100-180 · Auburn, NEthe pilot misjudged distance/altitude to the runway, while on final approach to land, allowing the airplane to get too low and collide with a truck. A related factor was: the proximity of the truck (and highway) to the runway.NTSB SEA97FA215Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Bremerton, WAThe pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude from the runway, and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from the terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were dark night conditions, the pilot's improper decision to conduct the flight at night,…NTSB DCA97MA058Accident · 228 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportBoeing 747-300 · Nimitz Hillthe captain's failure to adequately brief and execute the nonprecision approach and the first officer's and flight engineer's failure to effectively monitor and cross-check the captain's execution of the approach. Contributing to these failures were the…NTSB SEA97LA009Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Caldwell, IDthe pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude to the runway, while on final approach to land. The sunglare was a related factor.NTSB CHI96FA034Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Stafford, KSthe pilot misjudged his distance and altitude and flew into transmission wires. A factor was the pilot's lack of recent night flying experience.NTSB NYC96FA024Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Ashville, NYthe 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 SEA95FA103Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Kent, WAThe pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude during the approach. Factors in the accident were the dusk light condition and the shadows.NTSB MIA95FA053Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportLarson, C.H. Cozy MK IV · Wauchula, FLDistance 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.NTSB NYC95FA001Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Montgomery, NYwas the failure of the pilot to maintain adequate terrain clearance on final approach which resulted in a tree strike. Factors were the night conditions and the failure of the pilot to use the recommended runway.NTSB MIA94FA069Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Vicksburg, MSFailure of the pilot-in-command to maintain the proper glidepath while on a straight in approach resulting in the inflight collision with trees short of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the dark night condition.NTSB ATL93LA160Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCornwell KR-2 · Covington, TNThe pilot's misjudged obstacle clearance on final approach. Factors were, the dark night, and the pilot's defective distant vision.NTSB LAX93FA274Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T303 · Prescott, AZThe 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 LAX93LA259Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRaymond Long EZ · Groveland, CAThe 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 CHI93FA038Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Brookfield, WISpatial disorientation, and failure to maintain proper glidepath.NTSB ATL92FA153Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Waynesboro, GAThe pilot misjudged his distance and altitude during final approach as a result of his alcoholic impairment of efficiency and judgement. A factor which contributed to the accident was the dark night.NTSB ANC92LA033Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Cube Cove, AKThe encounter of windshear during the final approach and the pilot's improper in flight planning and decisions by electing to land downwind. Factor in this accident was the rough and uneven terrain.NTSB SEA90LA054Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DH 82A · White City, ORPilot's delay in taking remedial action to prevent an undershoot. His misjudgement of distance and altitude on final approach were related factors.NTSB FTW90DQG01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportSenior Aerosport/Paet PJ 260 · Hereford, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance on the approach to landing. A factor was the power pole just short of the end of the runway.NTSB MKC88FA041Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31T-620 · Hazelwood, MOProper glide path not maintained by p.I.c., decision height not identified by the p.I.c., missed approach not performed by the p.I.c. turning on lights in overcast.NTSB ATL86FA041Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Langhorne, PAAcft collided with marked but unlighted transmission lines 670 ft fm rwy threshold. The lines are 81 ft above the threshold elevation and are marked but unlighted. They are also 1193 ft from the displaced threshold. The pilot did not have a current medical or…NTSB CHI85FA379Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGulfstream 500-S · Cloquet, MNThe pilot expected the weather to be below minimums but flew the approach anyway. He did not have a second pilot on board per company rules. The aircraft collided with trees about 3 miles from the approach end of runway 17.NTSB ANC85LA046Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207A · Koyuk, AKThe acft landed about 630 ft short of the threshold of rwy 02. The plt said he purposely landed short to take advantage of a rwy upslope and because of the location of snow removal equipment at the other end of the rwy. In landing short however he landed on…NTSB NYC84FA314Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Linden, NJAcft collided with utility pole during a night visual lndg. The pole is located about 583' from the rwy threshold and is 58' high. The pole was unmarked. The plt made 1 previous night lndg. At the arpt and 5 total lndgs at the arpt. The investigation did not…NTSB FTW84FA382Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Quinlan, TXA witness reported that when the plt was landing, the acft descended on final apch, got too low & collided with electric power lines. The acft then nosed down & impacted the ground in a steep nose down attitude.NTSB ATL84FU004Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportUltraflight Lazair II · Blichton, GAThe ultralight was low and flat during an approach to land. The acft was aligned with a tree, and according to witnesses, there was no evasive maneuver to avoid the obstruction. The vehicle collided with the tree about 40 ft alg and fell to the ground. No…NTSB CHI83LA357Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBlack KR1 · Franklin, WIThe acft was observed to touchdown on rwy 27; become airborne, climb out and turn toward the airport crashing 500 ft short of the rwy. FAA examination of the wreckage did not reveal any evidence of flight control failure/malfunction or pre-impact plt…NTSB LAX83FUJ02Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportHobbs B8M · Eloy, AZThe gyrocopter crashed approximately 125 ft short of & 30-45 ft to the right of the rwy threshold during proficiency flying.NTSB CHI82FA365Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Mankato, MNAt about 1530 CDT, the aircraft departed mattoon, IL on a flight to Mankato, MN. However, the pilot landed at albert lea, MN where he refueled and topped the tanks with 45.5 gal of fuel. The aircraft's usable supply was 48 gal. While refueling, he reportedly…NTSB CHI82FA326Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Athens, MIThe acft was landing on rwy 27 which has a 350 ft displaced threshold due to 24 ft high power lines on the approach. A witness stated the plt was low & narrowly missed the wires on the first touch & go. During the second approach the plt was noticeably lower…NTSB ATL82FKG11Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportCessna 210 · Lexington, GAIn the early morning hours on 4/23/82, the aircraft departed covington, GA and proceeded on an undetermined route. At about 2300 PST that night, residents near the accident site heard the sounds of a crash. The wreckage was found the next morning about 1000…NTSB LAX82FUQ12Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna 150M · Oxnard, CAThe student pilot departed hawthorne, CA at approximately 1000 PST on a solo cross-country flight to porterville, CA and return. During the flight the pilot became lost and landed at visalia, CA. While there he obtained fuel and directions to porterville and…NTSB ATL82FLJ06Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportBede BD-4 · Knightdale, NCTwo witnesses observed the aircraft on a low final approach for runway 19. They reported that the aircraft then turned to an easterly heading. One witness reported that the left turn appeared to be coordinated. The other witness heard the pilot add power…NTSB FTW82DA075Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportBell 206B · High Island BlkThe aircraft was low on the approach and during the flare, the vertical fin and tail boom contacted the safety netting extending beyond the boundaries of the platform landing area. The aircraft then settled back off the platform with one main rotor blade…NTSB LAX82DA082Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna 172L · Gustine, CAThe pilot was familiar with the airport and the 35 ft power lines near the approach end of runway 36. During a night landing approach, the plane got low and the left wing struck a power line pole.NTSB CHI82FA024Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · New Philadelphi, OHWhile on final approach the aircraft contacted a tree about 70 feet high and 920 feet from the displaced threshold to runway 14. The pilot then elected to initiate a go-around and climbed straight ahead. After completing a 180 degree turn to downwind the…