# 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 MIA00LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA095.md): Aerospatiale SA341G · Delray, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 2000 · N2LN · Substantial damage
  > a collision with a fence while at a hover, which resulted in the helicopter rolling over.
- [NTSB CHI00LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA075.md): Kretsinger Bensen B8M · Wayzata, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 2000 · N2436 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's poor inflight planning in that he turned into a tailwind which resulted in diminished airspeed. Factors associated with the accident were the tailwind, low altitude maneuvering, the snow covered terrain, and the pilot's inability to successfully…
- [NTSB FTW00FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00FA083.md): Cessna 182M · Mcalester, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2000 · N91994 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of both pilots to maintain visual lookout while maneuvering in the traffic pattern.
- [NTSB NYC00LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA081.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Parkertown, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 2000 · N8264G · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate visual lookout by the pilots of both airplanes.
- [NTSB DEN00GA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00GA050.md): Bell OH-58A+ · Woods Cross, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Feb 11, 2000 · N7UT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to roll throttle back on (return the power to the normal operating range) during an attempted power recovery from an autorotation, and his subsequent failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB FTW00FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00FA080.md): Beech B23 · New Braunfels, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2000 · N4014T · Substantial damage
  > the seizure of the engine while maneuvering due to the oil pressure relief valve plug ball seat becoming contaminated with metal. Contributing factors were the inadequate engine maintenance, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA00LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA043.md): Rockwell S-2R · Kahlotus, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 2000 · N7780V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude over, or clearance with, a barbed-wire fence. A factor was the fence.
- [NTSB LAX00FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA093.md): Gray Questair Venture · Sylmar, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 2000 · N869DG · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The pilots' inadequate visual lookout in visual conditions and class 'E' airspace. Contributing to the accident were the initial position report location and the approach speed of the Questair.
- [NTSB MIA00LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA082.md): Mooney M-20C · Andrews, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 2000 · N5743N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat in a timely manner while maneuvering in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, resulting in the loss of engine power and collision with trees during the subsequent emergency descent.
- [NTSB FTW00FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00FA079.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Frisco, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 2000 · N6506J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with trees during an intentional low altitude flight maneuver.
- [NTSB LAX00LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA087.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Brawley, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 2000 · N23043 · Destroyed
  > Failure of the engine due to improper installation of the intake and exhaust push rods (components were switched) by unknown maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB DEN00LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA045.md): Bell 212 · Mt Pleasant, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 2000 · N212HQ · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the main rotor mast due to fatigue that resulted from inadequate quality assurance during the manufacturing process.
- [NTSB SEA00LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA040.md): Cessna 310R · Columbia Falls, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 2000 · N87338 · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot-in-command to follow the prescribed instrument approach missed approach procedure.
- [NTSB LAX00LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA077.md): Hiller UH-12E · Five Points, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 2000 · N68024 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate clearance while maneuvering beneath a telephone line.
- [NTSB FTW00FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00FA072.md): Beech 95-B55 · Mexia, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 2000 · N3MT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering in the traffic pattern, which resulted in a stall/spin. Factors were the partial failure of the landing gear indication system and the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB MIA00TA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00TA070.md): Bell UH-1H · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jan 20, 2000 · N853M · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to turbine wheel fracture resulting from fatigue for undetermined reasons that resulted in an autorotation to unsuitable terrain and hard touchdown and rollover.
- [NTSB LAX00LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA076.md): Bell OH-58C · Brawley, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 2000 · N436SD · Substantial damage
  > The fuel system contamination that resulted in a loss of engine power during aerial application and a subsequent collision with the ground.
- [NTSB NYC00FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA068.md): Cessna 195 · Willard, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2000 · N3448V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC conditions. Factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and snow showers.
- [NTSB FTW00TA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00TA065.md): Cessna 150F · Livingston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jan 14, 2000 · N6691F · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power resulting from an exhaust valve failure. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW00FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00FA063.md): Cessna 152 · Carlisle, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2000 · N95552 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB DEN00FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00FA044.md): Pilatus PC-7 · Broomfield, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2000 · HBHOO · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of aircraft control while performing low level aerobatics at an altitude insufficient to make a safe recovery.
- [NTSB DEN00TA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00TA042.md): Bell OH-58C · Lindrith, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jan 11, 2000 · N31JA · Substantial damage
  > Loss of tail rotor effectiveness while maneuvering. A factor was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB MIA00FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA066.md): Mooney M20M · Mount Pleasant, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2000 · N2135X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed (VSO) while maneuv ering on a night instrument approach in instrument conditions. This resulted in an inadvertent in-flight loss of control (stall/spin), and subsequent in-flight collision with a swamp. Contributing to…
- [NTSB MIA00LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA065.md): Slater P-51 · Hampstead, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2000 · N656S · Destroyed
  > The pilots failure to maintain airspeed (VSO) while maneuve ring on a turn to crosswind resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin, and subsequent in-flight collision with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB LAX00LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA068.md): Clark Pitts S1X · Upland, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 2000 · N900SH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to recover from an intentional aerobatic maneuver.
- [NTSB DEN00LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA041.md): Cessna 172P · Huntsville, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 2000 · N65710 · Substantial damage
  > The snow shower, and the lack of suitable terrain for the precautionary landing.
- [NTSB IAD00LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA015.md): Bell 206A · Brutus, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2000 · N206GR · Substantial damage
  > Was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control after encountering a loss of tail rotor effectiveness.
- [NTSB LAX00FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA061.md): Aerospatiale AS-350D · Avalon, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1999 · N3593S · Destroyed
  > A loose pneumatic fitting caused the engine to go to flight idle power at a low altitude, which resulted in a forced landing in hilly terrain.
- [NTSB CHI00LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA051.md): Luscombe 8A · Orleans, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1999 · N1363K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the power line. The power line was a factor.
- [NTSB FTW00FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00FA052.md): Beech D95A · Boyd, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1999 · N456E · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilot's inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB FTW00LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA048.md): Hughes 269A · Brownsboro, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1999 · N575PF · Substantial damage
  > The loss of tail rotor effectiveness as a result of tail rotor vortex ring state.
- [NTSB CHI00LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA049.md): Rotorway Exec 90 · Georgetown, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1999 · N990JR · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter. Factors associated with the accident were the gusty tailwind condition and the low altitude at which the helicopter was hovering.
- [NTSB CHI00FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA042.md): Cessna 210D · Saint Charles, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1999 · N3807Y · Destroyed
  > the aircraft control not maintained by the pilot and the pilot exceeded the design limits of the aircraft. The clouds and night conditions were contributing factors.
- [NTSB FTW00LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA041.md): Cessna 172N · Springhill, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1999 · N739ST · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. Factors were the gusty winds, and the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation.
- [NTSB SEA00FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00FA030.md): Cessna 140A · Harper, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1999 · N5347C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain terrain clearance. Factors include meteorological conditions obscuring the pilot's visibility and incapacitation due to illegal substances.
- [NTSB NYC00FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA047.md): Beech 58TC · Hasbrouck Hts., NJ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1999 · N581BC · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB MIA00LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA046.md): Cessna 172M · Pikeville, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1999 · N9234H · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate supervision of the private-rated pilot by the certified flight instructor for allowing the airplane to impact terrain during a simulated forced landing procedure to an open field.
- [NTSB DEN00FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00FA025.md): Cessna T210L · Elida, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1999 · N2179S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for reasons undetermined. Factors were icing conditions and instrument failure, as reported by the pilot.
- [NTSB LAX00LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA049.md): Corbin/King Osprey 2 · Chula Vista, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1999 · N192DC · Destroyed
  > The pilot exceeded the design stress limits of the airplane resulting in wing overload and separation.
- [NTSB SEA00LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA028.md): Hughes 369E · Salem, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1999 · N11KV · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain ground clearance, resulting in the long-line snagging and then striking the tail rotor.
- [NTSB LAX00LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA050.md): Robinson R22 Mariner II · Minden, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1999 · N7183Y · Substantial damage
  > the result of a foreign object contacting the tail rotor blade(s) while the aircraft was hover taxiing, which caused blade separation with subsequent loss of anti-torque (lateral) control.
- [NTSB SEA00LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA027.md): Beech B-19 · Grand Coulee, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1999 · N4617M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power transmission lines. Factors include dark night conditions.
- [NTSB LAX00LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA047.md): Boeing 369E · Taft, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1999 · N5238C · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of a second stage compressor vane due to erosion, which resulted in a catastrophic engine failure. An inadequate inspection of the compressor section by company maintenance personnel during the last 300-hour inspection was also causal in…
- [NTSB SEA00FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00FA023.md): de Havilland DHC-2 MK. I · Washougal, WA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1999 · N666XT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure attainment of adequate airspeed prior to initiating a steep turn at low altitude, resulting in an accelerated stall. A factor contributing to the occurrence of the accident was the aircraft's low altitude. Factors contributing to…
- [NTSB MIA00LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA032.md): Beech 90 · St. George, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1999 · N866A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation and failure to ensure adequate fuel to safely complete the flight resulting in fuel exhaustion and engine failure, and his inadequate compensation for the wind that resulted a forced landing short of the…
- [NTSB NYC00LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA034.md): Bates Kitfox · Westminster, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1999 · N993DB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering.
- [NTSB LAX00LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA038.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 600 · Avalon, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1999 · N97CC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's in-flight loss of control due to physical incapacitation from sudden cardiac death secondary to an acute myocardial infarction.
- [NTSB FTW00LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA036.md): Cessna 152 · Carlisle, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1999 · N413JF · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power as a result of excessively fouled spark plugs. A factor was the soft terrain during the forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN00LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA019.md): Aerospatiale SA341G · El Paso, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1999 · N341G · Substantial damage
  > An uncommanded flight control input for undetermined reasons resulting in rotor blade contact with the ground and subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB MIA00LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA025.md): Frederick Rocket II · Coral Springs, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1999 · N561L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering (VSO) resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent in-flight collision with water. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper fuel management resulting in a total loss of engine power…

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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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