# NTSB investigations, 2011: 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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB CEN12IA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12IA123.md): Boeing 737-7H4 · Denver, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2011 · N469WN · Minor damage
  > The snowplow operator’s incapacitation due to fatigue, which resulted in the snowplow contacting a parked airplane. Contributing to the incident was the company’s lack of a policy regarding employee fatigue.
- [NTSB CEN12WA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12WA105.md): Cessna 177A · Ottawa, Canada · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 15, 2011 · C-FEFQ · Substantial damage
  > On December 14, 2011, at 1920 eastern standard time, a Cessna model 177A, Canadian registration C-FEFQ, collided with terrain 2 nautical miles west of Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (CYOW), Ottawa, Canada. The flight had been cleared for the…
- [NTSB ERA12CA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA094.md): Nuse George F1H Rocket · Caroleen, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 2, 2011 · N295JS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain directional control during takeoff at night due to his distraction with a dropped flashlight, and he delayed his decision to abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA12CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA095.md): Bell 206L-3 · Wingate, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 1, 2011 · N216TV · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor did not select an adequate landing site for the practice autorotation.
- [NTSB CEN12FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA088.md): Piper PA-31 · New Orleans, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 2011 · N6485L · Minor damage
  > The pilot's fatal cardiac event, which resulted in the inflight loss of control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's use of impairing medications and operation of the airplane with disqualifying medical conditions.
- [NTSB ERA12CA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA082.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Brooksville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 22, 2011 · N497DA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incorrect identification of the runway, which resulted in an off-airport landing and subsequent collision with objects.
- [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 WPR12FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA044.md): Mooney M20M · Pomona, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2011 · N741SB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient altitude to clear obstructions while maneuvering on the base leg of the traffic pattern for landing.
- [NTSB CEN12CA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA078.md): Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm BK 117 B-2 · Carbondale, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 13, 2011 · N330SL · Substantial damage
  > The main rotor blade’s contact with the vertical stabilizer during the engine shutdown in strong, gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA12CA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA291.md): North American SNJ-6 · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 11, 2011 · N452WA · No damage
  > The passenger’s fall from the airplane during a normal egress.
- [NTSB CEN12LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA059.md): Cessna 172M · Sturgis, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2011 · N13584 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff with extended flaps.
- [NTSB ERA12CA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA064.md): Stinson 108-3 · Whitefield, NH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 5, 2011 · N6263M · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot did not maintain directional control during the landing flare.
- [NTSB ERA12LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA061.md): Cessna 172R · Frederick, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2011 · N212CF · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s inadequate directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN12IA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12IA050.md): Nusbaum Vaquero · Hebron, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2011 · N30CY · No damage
  > The pilot’s operation of the airplane with known medical conditions and his subsequent heart attack during the flight.
- [NTSB CEN12CA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA051.md): Downer Bellanca 14-19-2 · Borger, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 1, 2011 · N711W · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s improper fuel management. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s diverted attention with the broken fuel gauge knob.
- [NTSB ERA12CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA053.md): Cessna 172F · Smoketown, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 28, 2011 · N5613R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain a proper approach path, which resulted in a collision with a tree.
- [NTSB WPR12LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA022.md): Mcdonnell Douglas 500D · Colusa, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2011 · N61PJ · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power while maneuvering at low altitude for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident severity was the…
- [NTSB OPS12IA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS12IA041.md): Cessna 172S · Daytona Beach, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2011 · N488ER · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > The departing pilot's incorrect runway selection and non-compliance with an air traffic control clearance. Contributing to the incident was the air traffic controller's inadequate monitoring of the departing aircraft to ensure that the pilot complied with the…
- [NTSB CEN12CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA017.md): Learjet 60 · Lafayette, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 12, 2011 · N64MG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to taxi the airplane across an unpaved area after the nosewheel inadvertently departed the ramp pavement.
- [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 ANC12CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA003.md): Piper PA-18 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2011 · N124GS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate clearance from a tree during an off-airport landing.
- [NTSB CEN12LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA039.md): Eurocopter AS 350 B2 · South Pass 93A · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2011 · N183EH · Substantial damage
  > Improper centering of the cyclic during a start in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA12CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA003.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 4, 2011 · N90805 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR11FA474](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA474.md): Poe G L/Poe S Y 540 · Chualar, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2011 · N42GP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s incapacitation due either to g-induced loss of consciousness alone or in combination with a cardiac arrhythmia. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s use of several medications.
- [NTSB CEN11CA679](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA679.md): Waltman Theodore J Moose · Hays, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 30, 2011 · N384JP · Substantial damage
  > Rudder flutter due to the design changes to the airplane's horizontal stabilizer.
- [NTSB ERA11FA495](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA495.md): North American T-28C · Martinsburg, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2011 · N688GR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's impairment or incapacitation that occurred during a low-altitude aerobatic maneuver due to complications from a recent heart attack, resulting in his inability to maintain control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the Federal…
- [NTSB CEN11FA634](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA634.md): Riffel Jerris L RV-7A · Winfield, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2011 · N554JR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s in-flight loss of control. Contributing to the pilot’s fatal injury was his failure to use the available restraint systems, which resulted in him falling through the open canopy when the airplane inverted.
- [NTSB WPR11CA425](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA425.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Gerlach, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2011 · N7303W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to land at an unknown off-airport location.
- [NTSB WPR11CA413](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA413.md): Cessna 172F · Atlanta, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 29, 2011 · N8698U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s misjudgment of his final approach path. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning.
- [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.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/900/sequence.md?year=2011&page=2

## 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" = '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?year=2011

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