NTSB investigations, 1996

28 cases where the first occurrence was “Undershoot”.

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NTSB investigations, 1996 per year, 1982–2026: 820 cases
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NTSB LAX97LA333Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMikoyan MiG MIG 15UTI · Fallon, NVThe pilot misjudged his altitude and airspeed. A related factor was his diverted attention.Nov 6, 1996 · N271JM · Substantial damageNTSB ANC97LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22/20 · Kasilof, AKthe 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…Oct 26, 1996 · N7431D · Substantial damageNTSB LAX97LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 2-33-A · Los Alamitos, CAThe student pilot's failure to properly handle the glider, and the instructor pilot's inadequate supervision.Oct 20, 1996 · N65844 · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Oct 10, 1996 · N3228K · Substantial damageNTSB SEA97LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Manzanita, ORfailure 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.Oct 8, 1996 · N759RE · Substantial damageNTSB NYC96LA172Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPzl-Bielsko SZD-59 · Franconia, NHThe pilot's misjudged altitude and distance which resulted in the collision with trees short of the runway.Aug 24, 1996 · N591SZ · Substantial damageNTSB ANC96LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Anchorage, AKthe 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.Aug 16, 1996 · N9272D · Substantial damageNTSB CHI96LA289Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMrotek Minicab GY20 · Albion, INthe 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.Aug 10, 1996 · N263AM · Substantial damageNTSB ANC96LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Arctic Village, AKThe airplane's low airspeed during final approach, and the pilot's delayed remedial action in correcting the low airspeed condition.Aug 8, 1996 · N9730P · Substantial damageNTSB FTW96LA314Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBarton Sylkie 1 · Erie, COThe 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.Jul 22, 1996 · N711WB · Substantial damageNTSB CHI96LA249Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Emily, MNthe 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.Jul 20, 1996 · N7101T · DestroyedNTSB CHI96LA233Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Freeport, ILThe pilot's misjudgment of altitude and distance on final approach, and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point for landing.Jul 10, 1996 · N5542R · Substantial damageNTSB MIA96LA172Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCharles Raymond Glasair 2SFT · Apalachicola, FLInadequate 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.Jun 30, 1996 · N16CD · Substantial damageNTSB LAX96LA252Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402A · Grand Canyon, AZFailure of the pilot to properly judge his altitude during final approach resulting in an undershoot. A factor was a downdraft weather condition.Jun 29, 1996 · N13GM · Substantial damageNTSB SEA96LA124Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Gardiner, WAthe 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).Jun 16, 1996 · N1159C · Substantial damageNTSB SEA96LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Roche Harbor, WAthe 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.Jun 16, 1996 · N5686B · DestroyedNTSB SEA96LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Hillsboro, ORthe 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.Jun 15, 1996 · N6554P · Substantial damageNTSB LAX96LA224Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Santa Clarita, CAthe pilot's failure to abandon the pinnacle approach after encountering an excessive rate of descent.Jun 7, 1996 · N40009 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC96LA104Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS-2-33A · Readington, NJthe 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.May 11, 1996 · N17957 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA96LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLimes Challenger II · Redmond, ORthe 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.May 10, 1996 · N52898 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC96LA097Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Chester, NHThe pilot's misjudged distance and altitude during final approach.May 3, 1996 · N2946P · Substantial damageNTSB NYC96LA095Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-R200 · Forks Township, PAthe flight instructor's misjudgment of distance and altitude, and delay in performing remedial action.May 1, 1996 · N5030S · Substantial damageNTSB LAX96LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 112TCA · Independence, CAthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. The wind was a factor.Apr 12, 1996 · N1008R · Substantial damageNTSB LAX96LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLet Blanik L-13 · Jean, NVthe pilot's poorly planned approach. The flight's encounter with a downdraft is a factor in this accident.Apr 6, 1996 · N65379 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC96LA081Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Matawan, NJthe pilot's misjudgment of altitude and distance during final approach.Mar 31, 1996 · N9101P · Substantial damageNTSB CHI96LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Warren, MNthe dual student's failure to maintain a proper glidepath and inadequate supervision by the instructor.Feb 13, 1996 · N145ND · Substantial damageNTSB SEA96LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Hubbard, ORthe pilot's misjudgment of altitude and distance on short final. A factor was the wet and soft terrain short of the runway threshold.Feb 12, 1996 · N417DW · Substantial damageNTSB MIA96LA073Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGilpatrick Baby Lakes · Deland, FLThe 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.Jan 27, 1996 · N26BG · Substantial damage