# NTSB investigations: Miscellaneous/other

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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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB ERA11CA486](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA486.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Gaithersburg, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 26, 2011 · N3020M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue taxiing with restricted windshield visibility.
- [NTSB CEN11LA605](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA605.md): WSK PZL Mielec M-18 Dromader · Freeport, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2011 · N7070L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to operate the airplane with a known defect in the elevator control system that led to his inability to control the airplane during the initial climb.
- [NTSB CEN11CA627](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA627.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Batesville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 26, 2011 · N99FJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection that failed to ensure all tie-down clamps were removed prior to takeoff, which resulted in the helicopter’s dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB CEN11LA606](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA606.md): Boeing A75N1(PT17) · Mt. Clemens, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2011 · N49739 · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > The wing walker’s decision to release his grip of the airplane during an attempted aerial transfer from airplane to helicopter before both aircraft achieved the proper relative positioning for the transfer.
- [NTSB CEN11CA586](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA586.md): Cessna TU206G · Shawno, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 21, 2011 · N12TL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control on final approach, while maneuvering to avoid birds.
- [NTSB ERA11CA478](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA478.md): Cano Dave Avid Flyer Mkiv · Smithville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 20, 2011 · N52CH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll due to his distraction by an open door.
- [NTSB WPR11LA416](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA416.md): Luscombe 8 · Lincoln, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2011 · N45725 · No damage
  > The passenger's accidental fall while turning the propeller by hand to start the engine.
- [NTSB ERA11FA462](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA462.md): Beech B19 · Whitesburg, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2011 · N281G · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot did not retract the wing flaps during a go-around, which decreased the airplane’s climb performance and resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB WPR11CA376](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA376.md): Cessna 172P · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2011 · N216AF · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles while taxiing.
- [NTSB WPR11CA399](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA399.md): Richmond Jim R CCK-1865 · Dubois, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 12, 2011 · N56WY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a wire during cruise flight.
- [NTSB ERA11CA448](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA448.md): Robinson R22 · Titusville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 11, 2011 · N62JF · Substantial damage
  > The private pilot's incorrect manipulation of the engine mixture control which resulted in an inadvertent engine shutdown.
- [NTSB ERA11CA446](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA446.md): Cessna 172S · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 8, 2011 · N65777 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's loss of directional control while attempting to close the airplane's door during takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ERA11CA440](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA440.md): Nelsen Lynn H Lightning · Frostproof, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 5, 2011 · N13LN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature rotation during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA11FA414](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA414.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Palm Bay, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2011 · N122HB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering for a forced landing, resulting in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s failure to secure the oil gauge rod and cap assembly before flight and his…
- [NTSB CEN11CA526](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA526.md): Piper PA-36-375 · Cambridge, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2011 · N3963E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to reset the engine's mixture control lever to the full rich position prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN11CA511](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA511.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2011 · N915BW · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control due to the pilot's diverted attention as a result of an open door.
- [NTSB CEN11LA527](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA527.md): Snow Quickie 2 · Ashtabula, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2011 · N240JS · Substantial damage
  > The incorrect propeller pitch and lower-than-expected engine speed that did not allow the airplane to attain a proper climb rate during takeoff, and the subsequent hard landing that occurred when the pilot reduced power.
- [NTSB WPR11CA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA341.md): Cliff Starduster II SA300 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2011 · N411TM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to not follow the designated taxiway, and failure to maintain clearance from a sign.
- [NTSB CEN11CA498](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA498.md): Piper J3C-65 · Williams Lake, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2011 · N88000 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control during approach due to the front seat passenger's belt buckle being wedged between the rear seat,the rudder pedal and floor board.
- [NTSB CEN11CA495](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA495.md): Cessna A188B · Greenstown, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2011 · N4725R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from vegetation that caused increased drag during a low-level maneuvering flight.
- [NTSB WPR11CA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA337.md): Cessna 172N · Porthill, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 17, 2011 · N733BT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a pole.
- [NTSB CEN11CA486](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA486.md): Hamlin John D CH701 · Paxton, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2011 · N9040W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to takeoff with a tailwind in high density altitude conditions.
- [NTSB CEN11FA479](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA479.md): Cessna 150L · Silverton, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2011 · N1539Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while operating it at low levels above mountainous terrain and in excess of its maximum allowable gross weight, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. The pilot's failure to maintain control resulted…
- [NTSB ERA11RA398](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11RA398.md): Robinson R66 · Girardot, Colombia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 12, 2011 · N810AG · Substantial damage
  > On July 12, 2011, about 2041 UTC, or 1541 local, a Robinson Helicopter Company R66, N810AG, registered to Aircraft Guaranty Corporation Trustee, operated by a private individual, collided with terrain near Girardot, Colombia. Visual meteorological conditions…
- [NTSB WPR11FA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA316.md): Mooney M20F · Watsonville, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2011 · N7759M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to take off toward a nearby low cloud layer and the subsequent turn, stall, and spin during the pilot’s attempt to avoid the cloud layer. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to avoid the stall. His ability to avoid the…
- [NTSB WPR11CA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA309.md): Cessna 182A · Vancouver, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2011 · N5175D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly engage the banner tow rope with the airplane's tail hook.
- [NTSB ERA11CA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA378.md): Beech 77 · Jonesville, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2011 · N37148 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA11LA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA370.md): Cessna 182Q · Holly Springs, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2011 · N759ZS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incorrect positioning of the fuel tank selector before takeoff, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during takeoff initial climb.
- [NTSB CEN11CA438](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA438.md): Cessna A188 · Castroville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 24, 2011 · N731ST · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance during the agricultural spraying flight.
- [NTSB ERA11CA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA356.md): Cessna A185F · Trinca, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 18, 2011 · N714TX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, and the flight instructor's inadequate remedial action, which resulted in a ground-loop.
- [NTSB CEN11CA398](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA398.md): Lindstrand LBL120A · Le Center, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2011 · N5595L · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the passenger to follow the pilot's instructions during landing, which caused the pilot to be ejected from the balloon and sustain serious injuries.
- [NTSB WPR11CA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA257.md): Mooney M20K · Page, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 12, 2011 · N5765D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of the wrong taxi route and failure to follow prescribed taxi procedures.
- [NTSB ERA11CA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA324.md): Aeronca 7AC · Honea Path, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 3, 2011 · N84572 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's loss of control during the takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN11FA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA358.md): Rockwell 112 · Bryan, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 29, 2011 · N1041J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and his improper control inputs following the loss of engine power, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control. Contributing to…
- [NTSB ERA11IA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11IA316.md): Israel Aircraft Industries Gulfstream 200 · Newburgh, NY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 27, 2011 · N749QS · Minor damage
  > The flight crew did not ensure that the landing gear selector handle was in the full down (extend) position. Contributing to the incident was inadequate checklist information.
- [NTSB CEN11LA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA345.md): Socata TBM-850 · Salem, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2011 · N1UL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a stabilized glide path which resulted in the airplane touching down short of the runway.
- [NTSB WPR11LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA220.md): MD Helicopter 369D · Columbia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2011 · N124AL · Substantial damage
  > The loss of power transmission to the main rotor for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation of the helicopter.
- [NTSB ERA11LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA298.md): Thrush S2R-T660 · Greenwood, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2011 · N660KP · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during low-altitude maneuvering for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA11LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA266.md): Airbus A330-323 · New York, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2011 · N807NW · No damage
  > The flight attendant's inadvertent fall, which resulted in a serious injury.
- [NTSB ERA11CA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA248.md): Walker J C Lancair 320 · Baltimore, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 15, 2011 · N57CW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA11LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA234.md): Let L 33 Solo · New Castle, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2011 · N286BA · Substantial damage
  > Pilot incapacitation shortly after takeoff for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB WPR11CA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA191.md): Cessna 172N · Snohomish, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 6, 2011 · N492SF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a hangar while taxiing.
- [NTSB WPR11CA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA197.md): Xtremeair Sbach 342 · Springerville, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 4, 2011 · N142WP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly secure loose objects in the cockpit area which resulted in a personal locator beacon becoming lodged in the elevator control torque tubes, restricting flight control movement.
- [NTSB CEN11LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA281.md): Reeves Avid Mark IV · Brookfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2011 · N6313T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in the airplane departing the runway.
- [NTSB ANC11LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11LA022.md): Boeing 737-301 · Dayton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2011 · N360WA · Substantial damage
  > The flightcrew's inadequate preflight inspection, resulting in in-flight structural damage to the airplane's fuselage from an unsecured pallet jack that was located in the airplane's empty cargo hold.
- [NTSB CEN11LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA251.md): Cessna 425 · Canadian, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2011 · N410VE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s continuation of the approach with excessive airspeed, which resulted in a hard landing and a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB CEN11LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA254.md): North American B25 · Encinal, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2011 · N747AF · Substantial damage
  > The co-pilot’s premature retraction of the landing gear during takeoff, which resulted in a gear collapse and impact with the runway surface.
- [NTSB ERA11CA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA180.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Weston, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 5, 2011 · N4168W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude and physical alertness which resulted in an in-flight collision with the water. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's fatigue.
- [NTSB CEN11CA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA212.md): Beech G35 · Brenham, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 27, 2011 · N437D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear during the approach resulting in a gear-up landing.
- [NTSB ERA11FA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA151.md): Cessna 150E · Ware Shoals, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2011 · N3022J · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot's impairment due to alcohol and a sedating antihistamine, which resulted in his failure to maintain airspeed and the subsequent aerodynamic stall and ground impact.

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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 c."mKey" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '900' 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
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/900/sequence?page=27

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