# NTSB investigations: Maneuvering

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 FTW02LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA157.md): Golden Circle Air T-Bird · Newellton, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2002 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane resulting in an inadvertant spin.
- [NTSB ATL02LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA102.md): Bell 47G · Marion, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2002 · N72MU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout while conducting an aerial application maneuver. A factor was the transmission line.
- [NTSB FTW02LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA158.md): Air Tractor 402 · Hughes, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 2002 · N91660 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing factors were the malfunction of the tail wheel locking mechanism and the high vegetation along the sides of the airstrip.
- [NTSB FTW02FA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA155.md): Beech BE-35 · Stephenville, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 20, 2002 · N3157V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control and adequate airspeed, resulting in the inadvertent stall/spin. A contributing factor was the low altitude.
- [NTSB NYC02FA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA098.md): Beech 23 · King George, VA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 19, 2002 · N2351Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision to perform low passes; and his failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall and collision with trees.
- [NTSB IAD02FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02FA052.md): Ayres S-2R · Swanton, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 19, 2002 · N88MQ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain visual separation from a set of known, yet unmarked power lines.
- [NTSB FTW02LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA152.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Hathaway, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 2002 · N48533 · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN02FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02FA043.md): Cessna 170A · Casper, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 17, 2002 · N1211D · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor contributing to this accident was the fog.
- [NTSB ANC02TA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02TA035.md): Robinson R-44 · Cantwell, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 16, 2002 · N344AK · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain adequate main rotor rpm during an out-of-ground-effect hover.
- [NTSB LAX02LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA161.md): Schweizer 269C · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2002 · N577TA · Substantial damage
  > the CFI's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed resulted in a settling with power, and the CFI's failure to take remedial action. A factor in the accident was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB ATL02LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA097.md): Aerospatiale 350B · Gainesville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2002 · N696CH · Substantial damage
  > The check airman’s failure to follow prescribed procedures that resulted in the lost of control and subsequent in-flight collision with the terrain. A factor was gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB FTW02LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA143.md): Bell 206B · Rosenberg, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2002 · N717NH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance.
- [NTSB CHI02LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA133.md): Rockwell S-2R · Bancroft, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2002 · N4224X · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to contamination of the fuel system from an unknown source and the blocked fuel filter. The rough terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI02LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA132.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Hordville, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2002 · N48485 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a fractured rocker arm shaf. Contributing to the accident was the soft, furrowed field.
- [NTSB LAX02LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA155.md): Mueller Skyraider 1 · Elko, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2002 · N571AM · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB MIA02LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA093.md): Hispano Aviacion HA-200-Saeta · Perry, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2002 · N2000G · Destroyed
  > The pilots failure to maintain airspeed while performing a turn at a low altitude, which resulted in a inadvertent stall, an uncontrolled descent, and an impact with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB MIA02LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA090.md): Cessna A188B · Myakka City, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2002 · N70213 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain altitude while maneuvering during an aerial application, subsequently resulting in impact with the terrain.
- [NTSB FTW02LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA133.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Owasso, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2002 · N6303W · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power as a result of the pilot's failure to remove the engine cowling plugs during the preflight inspection. A contributing factor was lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA02LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA076.md): Cook RS-15 · Richland, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2002 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > Airspeed was not maintained while maneuvering. An inadvertent stall, remedial action was not attained, and the student pilot's lack of total experience were factors.
- [NTSB FTW02FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA130.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Alpine, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2002 · N132CP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain and continued flight into known adverse weather conditions. Contributing factors were the fog and rain weather conditions.
- [NTSB ATL02LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA092.md): Hartman Buccaneer 2 · Estero Bay, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2002 · N8127W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL02FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA091.md): Beech BE-35 · Warsaw, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2002 · N2152D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's physical impairment due to the use of marijuana. The pilot's diminished judgment to continue flight into known instrument flight conditions that resulted in an in-flight loss of control, failure of the right wing due to overstress separation, and…
- [NTSB DEN02GA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02GA039.md): Piper/Cub Crafters PA-18-150 · USAF Academy, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Apr 26, 2002 · N990CC · Destroyed
  > The loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL02LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA094.md): Bell 47G-5A · La Belle, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2002 · N14838 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance of a tree while maneuvering, which resulted in an in-flight collision with the tree and subsequent uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB LAX02LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA143.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164C · Olivehurst, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2002 · N6702K · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to the failure of an engine accessory component. A contributing factor was the rough terrain.
- [NTSB NYC02FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA089.md): Cirrus SR-22 · Parish, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2002 · N837CD · Destroyed
  > The pilots' failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. The continued spin to the ground was a result of the pilots' failure to deploy the onboard parachute recovery system, for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC02LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA086.md): Robinson R-22 · Islip, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2002 · N8414H · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructors failure to maintain aircraft control during a wind gust. A factor in the accident was a sudden gust of wind.
- [NTSB MIA02LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA086.md): Lett R/Campbell K Aircam · Troy, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2002 · N912S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-commands decision to fly at a low altitude and his improper visual lookout resulting in an in-flight collision static with wires.
- [NTSB MIA02FA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA084.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-35 · Carolina, PR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2002 · N45BS · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed (Vs) while maneuvering following inadvertent encounter with clouds resulting in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent and subsequent in-flight collision with trees, a wall, and a building.
- [NTSB ATL02TA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02TA083.md): Hughes OH-6A · Tampa, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Apr 14, 2002 · N56TP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper planning/decision to conduct an out of ground effect hover in a tailwind environment, which resulted in the loss of tail rotor effectiveness and the subsequent in-flight collision with water.
- [NTSB ATL02LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA086.md): Piper J-3 · Carrollton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2002 · N31118 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain flying speed that resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB NYC02FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA082.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Gardiner, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2002 · N288CA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain sufficient altitude while maneuvering in a mountainous area, which resulted in a collision with terrain. Factors in the accident were, mountainous terrain, clouds, and the pilot's decision to continue the flight in…
- [NTSB FTW02FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA118.md): Cessna T182 · Amarillo, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2002 · N983HH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power plant while maneuvering, and his intentional flight into adverse weather conditions. Contributing factors were low clouds, fog, the power plant, and low altitude flight.
- [NTSB SEA02TA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02TA067.md): Hughes 369D · Richland, WA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 11, 2002 · N8353F · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the netting material securing a net weight while maneuvering. The net weight was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX02FA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA134.md): Beech G35 · Willows, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2002 · N4487D · Destroyed
  > the pilot's entry into an abrupt maneuver at an excessive airspeed beyond Va, which resulted in exceeding the aircraft's design stress limits.
- [NTSB FTW02LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA116.md): Air Tractor 502B · Palestine, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2002 · N9074H · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power line while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.
- [NTSB CHI02LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA105.md): Bozeman Pietenpol Aircamper · Rocky Comfort, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2002 · N96EB · Destroyed
  > The pilot not maintaining aircraft control while maneuvering, and his failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall. Low altitude flight was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB ATL02FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA077.md): Beech E35 · Blowing Rock, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2002 · N3292C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight in to known IMC, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees in mountainous terrain. A factor was low ceiling.
- [NTSB SEA02FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA063.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Silesia, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2002 · N4389A · Destroyed
  > The non-certificated pilot's inadvertent entry into a stall condition at low altitude.
- [NTSB LAX02FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA131.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Three Rivers, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2002 · N7839W · Destroyed
  > the pilot's attempt to continue visual flight in instrument meteorological conditions in mountainous terrain. Contributing factors were low ceiling and mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB DEN02LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA036.md): Bell 206B-III · Leadville, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2002 · N997GM · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather, which resulted in a collision with terrain. A contributing factor was the downdraft.
- [NTSB FTW02LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA110.md): Thornley Thornley 2000 · Granite Shoals, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2002 · N248JT · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a power line while maneuvering. Contributing factors were the pilot's diverted attention and the power lines.
- [NTSB FTW02LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA107.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Ferriday, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2002 · N8498K · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the number three cylinder exhaust rocker arm, resulting in a total loss of engine power. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL02LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA067.md): Aerospatiale AS315B · Hortense, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2002 · N49525 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the engine to main transmission drive shaft due to improper installation by company maintenance personnel. A factor were the trees.
- [NTSB FTW02LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA104.md): Hughes 269A-1 · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2002 · N8942F · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while hovering. Contributing factors were the tailwind and gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB LAX02FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA116.md): Sikorsky S-61A · Lakehead, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2002 · N318Y · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the flight crew's failure to maintain rotor rpm following a loss of engine power while maneuvering.
- [NTSB FTW02LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA102.md): Bell 206L-3 · Oakley, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2002 · N30YB · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL02LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA066.md): Air Tractor AT-400A · Hastings, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2002 · N3159G · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue cracking in the most outboard splice bolt hole in the lower spar cap of the right wing..
- [NTSB SEA02LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA058.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Fort Peck, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2002 · N22EV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control and foreign object damage to the aileron and wing. The restricted movement of the flight controls was a factor.
- [NTSB MIA02LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA070.md): Hughes 269C · Bessemer, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2002 · N7490F · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the flight instructor to adequately monitor the student's rotorcraft control, resulting in an abrupt cyclic input causing a tail rotor strike of the terrain while entering a hover, and the resulting rollover during an uncontrolled descent.

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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
WITH phase_names(main, name) AS (VALUES (100, 'Prior to flight'), (150, 'Standing'), (200, 'Pushback/towing'), (250, 'Taxi'), (300, 'Takeoff'), (350, 'Initial climb'), (400, 'Enroute'), (450, 'Maneuvering'), (500, 'Approach'), (550, 'Landing'), (600, 'Emergency descent'), (650, 'Uncontrolled descent'), (700, 'Post-impact'), (750, 'After landing'), (800, 'Other'), (990, 'Unknown')),
  crosswalk(code, main, name) AS (VALUES (500, 150, 'Standing'), (501, 150, 'Standing - pre-flight'), (502, 150, 'Standing - starting engine(s)'), (503, 150, 'Standing - engine(s) operating'), (504, 150, 'Standing - engine(s) not operating'), (505, 150, 'Standing - idling rotors'), (510, 250, 'Taxi'), (511, 200, 'Taxi - pushback/tow'), (512, 250, 'Taxi - to takeoff'), (513, 250, 'Taxi - from landing'), (514, 250, 'Taxi - aerial'), (520, 300, 'Takeoff'), (521, 300, 'Takeoff - roll/run'), (522, 350, 'Takeoff - initial climb'), (523, 300, 'Takeoff - aborted'), (530, 400, 'Climb'), (531, 400, 'Climb - to cruise'), (540, 400, 'Cruise'), (541, 400, 'Cruise - normal'), (542, 400, 'Maneuvering - holding (IFR)'), (550, 400, 'Descent'), (551, 400, 'Descent - normal'), (552, 600, 'Descent - emergency'), (553, 650, 'Descent - uncontrolled'), (560, 500, 'Approach'), (561, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - downwind'), (562, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - base turn'), (563, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - base leg/base to final'), (564, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - final approach'), (565, 500, 'Go-around (VFR)'), (566, 500, 'Approach - IAF to FAF/outer marker (IFR)'), (567, 500, 'Approach - FAF/outer marker to threshold (IFR)'), (568, 500, 'Circling (IFR)'), (569, 500, 'Missed approach (IFR)'), (570, 550, 'Landing'), (571, 550, 'Landing - flare/touchdown'), (572, 550, 'Landing - roll'), (573, 550, 'Landing - aborted'), (574, 550, 'Emergency landing'), (575, 550, 'Emergency landing after takeoff'), (576, 600, 'Emergency descent/landing'), (580, 450, 'Maneuvering'), (581, 450, 'Maneuvering - aerial application'), (582, 450, 'Maneuvering - turn to reverse direction'), (583, 450, 'Maneuvering - turn to landing area (emergency)'), (590, 450, 'Hover'), (591, 450, 'Hover - in ground effect'), (592, 450, 'Hover - out of ground effect'), (600, 800, 'Other'), (610, 990, 'Unknown')),
  current_codes AS (
    SELECT e.case_mkey, TRY_CAST(e."tier1Number" AS INTEGER) AS code,
      row_number() OVER (PARTITION BY e.case_mkey ORDER BY coalesce(e."isDefiningEvent", false) DESC, e.position) AS n
    FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e
    WHERE e.aircrafts_position = 1 AND e."tier1Number" GLOB '[1-9][0-9]*'
      AND (e."isDefiningEvent" OR e.case_mkey IN (SELECT "mKey" FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' WHERE "isPre1982"))
  ),
  phases AS (
    SELECT case_mkey, 'current' AS scheme, code, CASE WHEN code >= 990 THEN 990 ELSE code // 50 * 50 END AS main
    FROM current_codes WHERE n = 1
    UNION ALL
    SELECT o.case_mkey, 'older', o."phaseOfFlightCode", w.main
    FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o JOIN crosswalk w ON w.code = o."phaseOfFlightCode"
    WHERE o.aircrafts_position = 1 AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o.case_mkey NOT IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM current_codes)
  ),
  case_phases AS (
    SELECT p.*, c."eventDate", c."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal' AS fatal, a.aircraft_model_code
    FROM phases p JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = p.case_mkey
    LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = p.case_mkey AND a.position = 1
    WHERE c."eventDate" >= DATE '1962-01-01' AND p.main IN (SELECT main FROM phase_names)
  )
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 case_mkey FROM case_phases WHERE main = 450)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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