# NTSB investigations, 2011: Controlled flight into terr/obj (CFIT)

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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB ERA12WA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12WA133.md): Piper PA28 · Andres Bello,Tachira, Venezuela · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 29, 2011 · HK3934 · Substantial damage
  > On December 29, 2011, about 1415 universal coordinated time, a Piper PA28-161, Columbian registration HK3934, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain while in cruise flight near Andres Bello, Tachira, Venezuela. The two pilots were fatally injured.…
- [NTSB ERA12MA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12MA122.md): Bell 206B · Green Cove Springs, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 2011 · N5016M · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s improper decision to continue visual flight into night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the pilot’s improper decision was his self-induced pressure to complete the trip.
- [NTSB ERA12CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA125.md): Cessna 150H · Knoxville, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 26, 2011 · N22565 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA12CA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA119.md): Hughes 369D · Fall Branch, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 21, 2011 · N500TN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to continue a visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a wire strike.
- [NTSB CEN12LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA109.md): Cessna 172R · Denton, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2011 · N987BT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's controlled flight into terrain while maneuvering at a low altitude in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to perform a circling maneuver in weather below circling minimums instead of flying…
- [NTSB ERA12WA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12WA113.md): Robinson R44 · Sao Bento do Sul, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 9, 2011 · PR-KLA · Substantial damage
  > On December 9, 2011 at 1630 universal coordinated time, a Robinson R44, Brazilian registration PR-KLA, operated by SASH Locacao de Veiculos LTDA, as a personal flight, impacted terrain in the vicinity of Fazenda Coqueiros, Sao Bento do Sul, Santa Catarina,…
- [NTSB ERA12WA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12WA104.md): Piper PA28 · Bogota, Colombia · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 6, 2011 · HK2308 · Substantial damage
  > On December 6, 2011, about 1815 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Piper PA-28-236, Columbian registration HK2308, operated by Aeroclub de Colombia, incurred substantial damage to the left wing and separated the left main gear when it collided with a tree…
- [NTSB ERA12WA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12WA103.md): Cessna TU206 · Cerro Escalera, Peru · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 1, 2011 · OB-1299 · Substantial damage
  > On December 1, 2011, about 2048 UTC, a Cessna TU206G, Peruvian registration OB-1299, registered to and operated by Palmas del Espino S.A., collided with mountainous terrain near Cerro Escalera, Peru. Weather conditions at the altitude, location, and time of…
- [NTSB ANC12FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12FA009.md): Cessna 207 · Chuathbaluk, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2011 · N1673U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of situational awareness after an inadvertent encounter with instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in-flight collision with tree-covered terrain.
- [NTSB WPR12MA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12MA046.md): Rockwell 690 · Apache Junction, AZ · Accident · 6 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2011 · N690SM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a safe ground track and altitude combination for the moonless night visual flight rules flight, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's complacency and lack of situational…
- [NTSB ERA12CA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA080.md): Beech V35 · Lusby, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 20, 2011 · N9569Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain clearance from trees during a night approach.
- [NTSB ERA12LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA077.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Mulberry, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2011 · N99168 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff after recognizing the airplane’s poor performance during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the passenger’s injuries was the pilot’s failure to provide a briefing on the use of the lapbelt, which delayed the passenger’s…
- [NTSB ERA12WA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12WA073.md): Cessna 150 · Santa Rosa, Ecuador · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 14, 2011 · HC-BJA · Substantial damage
  > On November 14, 2011, about 2020 coordinated universal time (1520 local time), a Cessna 150M, Ecuadorian registration HC-BJA, was substantially damaged when it impacted rising terrain in the Girón Alto mountains near Santa Rosa, Ecuador. The Ecuadorian pilot…
- [NTSB WPR12CA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA026.md): Ayres S2R-600 · Kahlotus, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 2, 2011 · N1206S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the ground due to his distraction with programming a global positioning system receiver.
- [NTSB WPR12FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA021.md): Cessna 182R · Lexington, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2011 · N6545E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain situational awareness and terrain clearance on a dark night during the approach to landing.
- [NTSB ERA12FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA030.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Danbury, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2011 · N438CP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain clearance from a lighted tower during final approach in night visual conditions.
- [NTSB ERA12CA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA043.md): Fehlner-Shelton Aerosport Scamp WTB1 · Grantham, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 17, 2011 · N25WS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate clearance from unmarked power lines while on approach to land at a private airport.
- [NTSB ERA12CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA027.md): Ica Brasov IS-29D2 · Benton, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 14, 2011 · N1339X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning, which resulted in a low-altitude traffic pattern entry and subsequent collision with telephone wires.
- [NTSB ERA12CA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA020.md): Cessna 177B · Honesdale, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2011 · N34218 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s excessive airspeed during final approach and his delayed decision to abort the landing, resulting in the in-flight collision with trees during the go-around.
- [NTSB CEN12FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA010.md): Brinkerhuff Gerald G Q200 · Holland, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2011 · N2935R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain sufficient altitude during the landing approach, which resulted in the airplane contacting an approach light. Contributing to the accident was the setting sun, which most likely obscured the pilot’s vision.
- [NTSB ERA12WA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12WA026.md): Beech V35 · Maraba Paulista, Brazil · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 1, 2011 · PT-CTL · Substantial damage
  > On October 1, 2011, about 2345 coordinated universal time (2045 local time), a Beechcraft V35, Brazilian registration PT-CTL, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain between the cities of Maraba Paulista and Presidente Venceslau, Sao Paulo State,…
- [NTSB ERA11WA520](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11WA520.md): Beech D35 · Avare, Brazil · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 29, 2011 · PT-AVK · Substantial damage
  > On September 29, 2011, about 1824 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Beech D35, Brazilian registration PT-AVK, operated by a private owner, was destroyed following a collision with terrain at Santarém Municipality, State of Pará, Brazil. The local flight…
- [NTSB CEN11FA666](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA666.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Curren, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2011 · N8324F · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into trees and the ground. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment from multiple drugs.
- [NTSB ANC11FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11FA107.md): Dehavilland DHC-3T · Kodiak, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2011 · N361TT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a tree during a low altitude maneuver and his failure to maintain control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s use of over-the-counter sedating medications.
- [NTSB CEN11FA663](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA663.md): Thorp T-18 · Plainwell, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2011 · N54WB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain clearance from a semitrailer along the approach path.
- [NTSB WPR11LA461](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA461.md): Bunker RLV-1 · Wells, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2011 · N49S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate in-flight planning.
- [NTSB ERA11WA499](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11WA499.md): Beech 99 · Cap Haitien, Haiti · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 20, 2011 · HH-APA · Substantial damage
  > On September 20, 2011, at 2130 universal coordinated time, a Hawker Beechcraft BE-99A, registered in Haiti as HH-APA, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain while on approach to the Cap Haitien International Airport (MTCH), Cap Haitien, Haiti. The…
- [NTSB WPR11WA475](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11WA475.md): Cessna 208B · Wamean, West Papua, Indonesia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 9, 2011 · PK-VVE · Substantial damage
  > On September 9, 2011, at 1223 local time (0323 UTC) a Cessna 208B, Indonesia registry PK-VVE, collided with mountainous terrain 8 nautical miles north east of Wamena Airport, Wamena, West Papau, Indonesia. The aircraft was operated by Susi Air under the…
- [NTSB WPR11CA442](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA442.md): Air Creation Tanarg · Corvallis, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 9, 2011 · N5628K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle while taking off with a gusting crosswind.
- [NTSB WPR11WA484](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11WA484.md): Aerospatiale AS350 · Rockhampton, Australia, Australia · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 8, 2011 · VH-RDU · Substantial damage
  > On September 8, 2011, at 0203 universal coordinated time, an Aerospatiale Industries AS-350BA, VH-RDU, collided with the terrain near Rockhampton, Australia. The helicopter was substantially damaged. Of the three occupants on board, two were fatally injured…
- [NTSB DCA11RA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA11RA098.md): M7Aero SW3 · Trinidad, Bolivia · Accident · 8 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 6, 2011 · CP2548 · Substantial damage
  > On September 6, 2011, an Aerocon Swearingen SA-227 Metroliner, registration CP-2548 performing flight A4-238 from Santa Cruz to Trinidad (Bolivia) with 7 passengers and 2 crew, was on approach to Trinidad when radio contact was lost. The airplane was located…
- [NTSB WPR11FA430](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA430.md): Cessna P210 · Tehachapi, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2011 · N7WJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s intentional low-altitude maneuvering and failure to maintain clearance from terrain due to distraction.
- [NTSB ANC11CA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA092.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Deadhorse, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2011 · N83283 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB WPR11WA438](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11WA438.md): Robinson R44 · Plutonic Aero., Australia, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 3, 2011 · VH-HCA · Substantial damage
  > On September 3, 2011, at 0330 universal coordinated time, a Robinson R44, Australia registry VH-HCA, collided with terrain while maneuvering near Plutonic Aerodrome, Australia. The helicopter was operated by Wieland Helicopter Company under the pertinent…
- [NTSB ERA11FA480](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA480.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Provincetown, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2011 · N6249C · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees and terrain during the initial climb. Contributing was spatial disorientation due to a vestibular illusion and the pilot’s likely impairment due to alcohol consumption.
- [NTSB WPR11CA398](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA398.md): Bell 47G-4 · Los Banos, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 21, 2011 · N948DS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power poles while maneuvering during low-altitude operations.
- [NTSB ERA11FA467](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA467.md): Cessna 172M · Titusville, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2011 · N13126 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's improper decision to attempt a visual descent into instrument meteorological conditions while approaching the destination airport, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB WPR11CA397](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA397.md): Cessna 170B · Jefferson, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 19, 2011 · N2789D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power transmission lines during the landing approach into the sun.
- [NTSB WPR11FA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA381.md): Beech A36 · Lander, WY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2011 · N324AT · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB ANC11FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11FA077.md): Cessna 207 · McGrath, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2011 · N91099 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in-flight collision with mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB ERA11CA450](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA450.md): Cessna 172M · Elkins, WV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 13, 2011 · N5399Q · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's unfamiliarity with the geographic area, resulting in controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB WPR11LA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA375.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Willcox, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2011 · N5123L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tower while maneuvering at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the recent installation of the unmarked tower.
- [NTSB ERA11IA436](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11IA436.md): Bell 206 · Relience, TN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2011 · N484AE · Minor damage
  > Inadvertent contact with wires due to the lack of visual cues regarding their presence and the low angle of the sun, which was directly in the takeoff path.
- [NTSB WPR11FA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA354.md): Cirrus SR20 · Fredonia, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2011 · N365DP · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument-rated pilots’ loss of situational awareness during a dark night flight over a remote area, which resulted in their failure to maintain an altitude sufficient to ensure adequate terrain clearnance. Contributing to the accident was the…
- [NTSB CEN11WA592](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11WA592.md): Socata TB10 · Kufstein, Austria · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 30, 2011 · PH-RCV · Substantial damage
  > Under the jurisdiction and control of the Austrian government.
- [NTSB ERA11LA424](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA424.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Drew, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2011 · N8525L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to conduct a visual flight rules aerial application flight in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in flight collision with the ground while maneuvering.
- [NTSB ERA11FA422](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA422.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Berne, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2011 · N1279T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees and rising terrain while attempting to reverse course. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to obtain a preflight weather…
- [NTSB ANC11FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11FA069.md): Cessna 182P · Juneau, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2011 · N7304S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in-flight collision with mountainous terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's self-induced pressure to reach his destination.
- [NTSB CEN11CA492](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA492.md): Cessna 182S · Meeker, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2011 · N314FR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent flight into a downdraft, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB ERA11WA439](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11WA439.md): Robinson R-44 · Istok, Russia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 9, 2011 · RA-04304 · Substantial damage
  > On July 9, 2011, at 1900 universal coordinated time, a Robinson R-44, Russian registration RA-04304, registered to and operated by a private owner, collided with the Yenisei River, near Istok, Krasnoyarsk Region, Russia, during a repositioning flight at…

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## 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") = 2011
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '120' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE "isDefiningEvent"))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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