# 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 LAX00LA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA331.md): E. J. Humphrey Christen Eagle II · Lake Elsinore, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2000 · N44ED · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from ground obstacles that resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree, while intentionally maneuvering at a low altitude, and the pilot's inattentive visual lookout.
- [NTSB ATL00LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA087.md): Grumman G164A · Dillon, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2000 · N7955 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a cracked cylinder head. A factor was the emergency landing into unsuitable terrain, and the subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB CHI00FA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA288.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Custer, SD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2000 · N4730Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot not maintaining clearance from the tree. Factors relating to this accident were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, the high density altitude, the inadequate rate of climb, the pilot's improper in-flight decision to fly into…
- [NTSB MIA00GA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00GA264.md): Bell UH-1H · Waynesville, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Sep 7, 2000 · N525BM · Destroyed
  > An in-flight encounter with ground level fog due to the pilot's decision to continue VMC flight into instrument conditions, resulting in an in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB FTW00LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA253.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Erick, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2000 · N8255K · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons while maneuvering. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW00LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA257.md): Air Tractor 402B · Segraves, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2000 · N6174H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the irrigation system. A factor was the whirlwind weather condition.
- [NTSB FTW00LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA250.md): Cessna 188B · Farwell, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2000 · N21635 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the smoke in the cockpit, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW00LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA254.md): Abernathy Streaker · Sherman, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2000 · N1LM · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the wing skin and the rear spar while performing aerobatics, which resulted in the restricted movement of the aileron.
- [NTSB MIA00FA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA260.md): Beech B-95 · Odessa, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2000 · N3WT · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain Vmc, which resulted in a loss of control, and collision with the ground. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to feather a propeller powered by an operational engine, while at a low altitude.
- [NTSB DEN00LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA163.md): Nicholson Thorp T-18CWS · Tooele, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2000 · N24WN · Destroyed
  > Failure by the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during aerobatic maneuvers as a result of his alcohol impairment. Factors were: The pilot's inadequate planning and decision making and the inadequate altitude he choose for maneuvering.
- [NTSB DEN00FA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00FA164.md): North American SNJ-5 · Steamboat Spg, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2000 · N440JG · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadvertent entry into a spin while performing aerobatics.
- [NTSB MIA00LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA257.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Canton, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2000 · N53SP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout which resulted in the helicopter colliding with power lines, catching fire, and being consumed by fire after landing.
- [NTSB CHI00LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA279.md): Mockler Zodiac CH-600 · Carmel, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2000 · N1156L · Destroyed
  > the pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from the tower. A factor was the tower.
- [NTSB MIA00LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA256.md): Cessna T188C · Furman, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2000 · N9566J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure the aircraft contained adequate fuel to complete the flight resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and damage to the aircraft during the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI00LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA277.md): Bell 47G-2 · Spring Brook, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2000 · N67083 · Substantial damage
  > A fatigue failure of the tail rotor drive gear shaft.
- [NTSB LAX00LA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA326.md): Bell 206B-3 · Salinas, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2000 · N207EH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual surveillance of the worksite to see and avoid power transmission wires.
- [NTSB LAX00FA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA319.md): Cessna 150L · Laton, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2000 · N11919 · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering, resulting in a stall at an altitude too low to allow recovery.
- [NTSB LAX00LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA315.md): Pitts S1S · Westminister, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2000 · N9PJ · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot of the Pitts misjudged the clearance while maneuvering under the Cessna.
- [NTSB FTW00LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA246.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Eudora, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2000 · N61389 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance while maneuvering.
- [NTSB MIA00LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA252.md): Pitts S1-T · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2000 · N112JG · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control in flight, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent, and collision with the ground.
- [NTSB LAX00LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA311.md): Perrucci Randall J Revolution MINI-500 · Gridley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2000 · N7SZ · Substantial damage
  > The fracture and separation of a control rod in the cyclic flight control system.
- [NTSB CHI00LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA271.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Superior, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2000 · N91842 · Destroyed
  > the cracked number 7 cylinder exhaust valve. A factor relating to this accident was the tree.
- [NTSB MIA00LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA245.md): Schweizer G-164A · Berlin, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2000 · N8919H · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB FTW00LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA237.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Ennis, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2000 · N41375 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from the pilot's improper fuel selector positioning.
- [NTSB FTW00FA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00FA236.md): Cessna 150 · Collinsville, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2000 · N6425T · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft while maneuvering after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB FTW00FA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00FA235.md): Gulfstream American AA-5B · Barrett, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2000 · N4516P · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA00LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA241.md): Burgess AIR Command · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2000 · N6292 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while performing aerobatic flight resulting in an in-flight loss of control, inadvertent stall, and subsequent in-flight collision with power lines, fence, and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the…
- [NTSB CHI00LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA258.md): Beech K35 · Holland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2000 · N6099E · Substantial damage
  > the misjudged glidepath by the pilot. Factors to the accident were the loose throttle cable due to improper installation by maintenance personnel, and the intentional engine shutdown during the precautionary landing by the pilot.
- [NTSB ANC00LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA100.md): Piper PA-18 · Arctic Village, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2000 · N82962 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, resulting in an inadvertent stall. A factor in the accident was the gusty winds.
- [NTSB FTW00LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA232.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Helena, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2000 · N73184 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance. A contributing factor was the sun glare.
- [NTSB CHI00LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA257.md): Ayres S2R-600 · Bad Axe, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2000 · N3103B · Destroyed
  > The inadvertent stall/spin encountered by the pilot. A factor was the low altitude.
- [NTSB SEA00LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA158.md): Maule M-5-235 · Paulina, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2000 · N6269M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed above stalling speed (Vs), which resulted in a stall/mush into the terrain. Factors include mountainous/hilly terrain, tall trees, a high density altitude, and the pilot's diverted attention as he attempted to keep…
- [NTSB LAX00GA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00GA297.md): Bell 412 · Cold Springs, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 13, 2000 · N174EH · Destroyed
  > failure of the compressor turbine disc due to cyclic fatigue brought about by repeated operation near or above the engines' temperature/power limits by company personnel over an extended period of time. Factors in the accident were: 1) the high density…
- [NTSB NYC00LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA230.md): Redsell Windrose · Marion, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2000 · CGELQ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the glider. Factors in this accident were the strong crosswinds, and thermals, which existed during the flight.
- [NTSB SEA00LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA160.md): Air Tractor AT-802F · Salmon River, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2000 · N6159F · Substantial damage
  > Compressor turbine blade failure due to high-cycle fatigue initiating in the surface of the fir-tree root. Factors include unsuitable terrain for an emergency landing.
- [NTSB ATL00TA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00TA080.md): Bell OH-58C · Tampa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 8, 2000 · N9142S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of flight controls that resulted in low rotor induced oscillation during a practice autorotation.
- [NTSB ATL00LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA076.md): Cessna 172M · Manteo, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2000 · N3529Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure of preflight planning preparation, which resulted in the fuel exhaustion, and the subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB MIA00LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA233.md): Cessna 188B · Washington, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2000 · N4439Q · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reason, resulting in a forced landing, and subsequent impact with a ditch.
- [NTSB NYC00LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA220.md): Piper PA-18 · Westhampton, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2000 · N17080 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare during the landing. Factors were the entanglement of the tow rope with the rudder horn, and restricted rudder movement.
- [NTSB LAX00GA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00GA286.md): Bell 206L-1 · Montello, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 4, 2000 · N10864 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of control in hovering flight and impact with terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI00LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA239.md): Kollier Pitts S1C · Salem, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2000 · N87V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane during an intentional inverted flat spin and the initial control inputs he used in an attempt to recover were improper. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot became disoriented during the…
- [NTSB ATL00LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA078.md): Solo Wings Aquilla · Chatsworth, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2000 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering that resulted in the collision with trees and the ground.
- [NTSB CHI00FA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA234.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Beloit, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2000 · N2732Q · Destroyed
  > the inadvertent stall. Factors relating to the accident were the pilot's low altitude, his abrupt pull up, the power lines, and his lack of recent flying experience.
- [NTSB LAX00LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA285.md): Grumman G-164B · Tracy, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2000 · N6737K · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from obstacles while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.
- [NTSB SEA00LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA148.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Brockway, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2000 · N4330S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines.
- [NTSB SEA00LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA144.md): Eiriavion PIK 20E · Hamilton, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2000 · N27RT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's entering an inadvertent stall condition during a high angle of bank turn (maneuvering), and the lack of adequate altitude in which to successfully recover before ground impact.
- [NTSB CHI00LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA224.md): Bohner Pitts Model 12 · Neosho, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2000 · N811WS · Substantial damage
  > The unsuitable terrain the pilot selected during his emergency landing. Factors were the hay rolls and the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA00LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA228.md): Quicksilver MXL II Sport · Clyo, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2000 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft due to impairment by use of drugs, and the resultant uncontrolled descent and in-flight collision with the terrain.
- [NTSB IAD00LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA065.md): Rotorway Exec 90 · Circleville, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2000 · N651GE · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's improper decision to depart a confined area with two people onboard, which resulted in a loss of rotor RPM and collision with a utility pole and wires.
- [NTSB NYC00LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA208.md): Schreder HP-11-A · Dansville, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2000 · N586A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision to continue the flight with an unfavorable wind. A factor related to the accident was the loss of thermal lift.

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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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