# 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 SEA99LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA130.md): Piper PA-18A-150 · Jordan Valley, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1999 · N3992P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall/mush of the aircraft while attempting a forced landing due to partial power loss of the engine. Factors include carburetor icing conditions and the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat.
- [NTSB NYC99FA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA181.md): Piper PA 22-135 · Palatine, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1999 · N8937C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot was impaired by an illegal drug, and entered an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB MIA99LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA201.md): Cessna 150L · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1999 · N19222 · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to a stuck exhaust valve which resulted in a forced landing, the subsequent impact with the ground, and nose over.
- [NTSB CHI99LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA258.md): Air Tractor 401B · Mccanna, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1999 · N6006A · Substantial damage
  > the inadvertent stall by the pilot.
- [NTSB SEA99LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA125.md): Rockwell S-2R · American Falls, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1999 · N3649X · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and overload of the (right) main landing gear. A contributing factor was the rough terrain.
- [NTSB CHI99LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA248.md): Robinson R22 · Spring Green, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1999 · N2313D · Substantial damage
  > the pilots failure to maintain clearance with the wire. A factor was the wire.
- [NTSB DEN99FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99FA123.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Magdalena, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1999 · N22KC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather and the subsequent in-flight breakup. Factors were the pilot's lack of experience in high altitude flying and the thunderstorm.
- [NTSB SEA99LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA120.md): Anderson Rans S-12 · Bowmont, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1999 · N9230X · Destroyed
  > Aircraft control was not maintained while maneuvering at low altitude. An inadvertent stall was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA99FA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99FA126.md): Cessna T-337 G-P · Snoqualmie Pass, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1999 · N98C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain while maneuvering below low ceilings. Factors include low ceilings and inadequate in-flight planning.
- [NTSB MIA99LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA197.md): Let L-23 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1999 · N254BA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper in-flight decisions allowing the glider to descend to a low altitude, resulting in a forced landing off the airport and subsequent impact with a tree.
- [NTSB SEA99LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA118.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Opheim, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1999 · N4385Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed above stall speed (Vs), resulting in a stall/mush into the terrain during a course reversal at the end of an aerial application run. Factors include hilly terrain and high density altitude.
- [NTSB MIA99LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA196.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Boca Raton, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1999 · N56706 · Substantial damage
  > a total loss of engine power due to a failed oil pump impeller which resulted in a forced landing and a subsequent hard landing on a golf course.
- [NTSB ATL99LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA107.md): Continental Copters Tomcat MK5A · Camden, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1999 · N9086T · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the cyclic control rod due to an overstress separation resulting from a material defect (inadequate quality of material) by the manufacturer.
- [NTSB LAX99MA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99MA251.md): Schempp-Hirth Nimbus 4DM · Minden, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Jul 13, 1999 · N807BB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's excessive use of the elevator control during recovery from an inadvertently entered spin and/or spiral dive during which the glider exceeded the maximum permissible speed, which resulted in the overload failure of the wings at loadings beyond the…
- [NTSB ATL99LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA106.md): Cessna A188B · Panther Burn, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1999 · N731VR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance that resulted in the in-flight collision with trees. A factor was his diverted attention following the failure of the DGPS.
- [NTSB SEA99LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA114.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Shelley, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1999 · N90807 · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate clearance with obstacles. A contributing factor were the trees.
- [NTSB NYC99LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA173.md): Cessna 172H · Falmouth, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1999 · N3213L · Substantial damage
  > A stuck intake-valve on the number one cylinder which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI99LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA230.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Fargo, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1999 · N4652Y · Substantial damage
  > the altitude/clearance not maintained by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI99LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA229.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Lefor, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1999 · N7329Z · Substantial damage
  > the altitude/clearance not maintained by the pilot.
- [NTSB NYC99LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA171.md): Guy Pitts S-1S · Norwalk, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1999 · N2118 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to conduct a low level aerobatic maneuver, and his subsequent loss of awareness regarding the location of trees at that level.
- [NTSB CHI99FA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA221.md): Cessna 150 · Hubbard Lake, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1999 · N7983E · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control after executing the low pass and steep nose up climb.
- [NTSB CHI99FA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA223.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Fertile, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1999 · N7314P · Destroyed
  > the inadvertent stall. Factors relating to this accident were the instructor pilot maneuvering the airplane at very low altitude and the trees.
- [NTSB SEA99LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA107.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · New Plymouth, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1999 · N7869 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to failure of the supercharger impeller. A contributing factor was the ditch.
- [NTSB NYC99FA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA169.md): Bell 206L-3 · Woodbridge, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1999 · N4NJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper takeoff procedure, which resulted in a loss of tailrotor effectiveness.
- [NTSB FTW99LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA182.md): Grumman G-164B · Iowa, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1999 · N6703Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the crops being sprayed. A factor was the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB CHI99LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA216.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer G-164B · Fisher, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1999 · N8029K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the crop during an aerial application spray run.
- [NTSB NYC99LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA165.md): Lakeland Ultralites Kolb Mark III · Clark, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1999 · N901JL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to perform an aerobatic maneuver with inadequate altitude for recovery/clearance.
- [NTSB DEN99FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99FA113.md): Pitts S-2B · Steamboat Sprgs, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1999 · N321MB · Destroyed
  > Intentional aerobatics performed by the pilot at an altitude insufficient to make a safe recovery.
- [NTSB FTW99LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA181.md): Pitts Special S-1C · Temple, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1999 · N69CS · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, as a result of fuel moving away from the fuel supply outlets during maneuvering with a low fuel level, and the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines during the ensuing forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI99FA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA213.md): Larson Smith Miniplane DSA-1 · Blackduck, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1999 · N535Y · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control not being maintained by the pilot. Factors to the accident were the aerobatic maneuvers being flown by the pilot and the encountered spiral.
- [NTSB LAX99LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA245.md): Hughes 369D · Oakdale, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1999 · N8661F · Substantial damage
  > The disintegration and failure of the oil pump drive spur gear aft bearing, which resulted in failure of the oil pump and subsequent oil starvation to the engine's turbine module. A factor in the accident was the failure of company maintenance personnel to…
- [NTSB DEN99FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99FA119.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Coaldale, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1999 · N4753A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane for reasons for reasons undetermined.
- [NTSB ATL99LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA105.md): Bell 47 · Trenton, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1999 · N23590 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of main rotor rpm due to improper use of the flight controls by the pilot. Factors were the tailwind and trees.
- [NTSB LAX99LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA237.md): Hiller UH-12ET · Williams, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1999 · N7173F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and verification that fuel was available for the intended flight. A factor was the fuel quantity false indication.
- [NTSB NYC99FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA161.md): Piper J3C-85 · Dawson, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1999 · N1548N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to turn toward rising terrain with inadequate terrain clearance. Factors were the density altitude, downdraft, and the pilot's decision to operate at a weight in excess of the maximum allowable gross weight.
- [NTSB CHI99LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA197.md): Porter Searey · Morenci, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1999 · N827P · Substantial damage
  > the pilots inadequate preflight planning and his failure to maintain airspeed. Factors to the accident were the high trees at the departure end of the runway, and the stall encountered.
- [NTSB CHI99FA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA202.md): Rans S-10 Sakota · La Crosse, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1999 · N108AN · Destroyed
  > directional control not maintained by the pilot.
- [NTSB MIA99LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA189.md): Boeing HU-369-OH6A · Murrells Inlet, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1999 · N6247A · Substantial damage
  > An inflight loss of control due to loss of tail rotor effectiveness as a result of the pilot's inadequate compensation for the winds and improper weather evaluation.
- [NTSB SEA99LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA095.md): Cessna A188B · Big Sandy, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1999 · N4788Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance between the wire and his aircraft. A transmission wire and downdraft were factors.
- [NTSB CHI99LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA193.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Veblen, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1999 · N3159M · Substantial damage
  > was the pilot not maintaining clearance from terrain. A factor was the pilot not performing a load jettison.
- [NTSB FTW99LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA173.md): Libersat Kolb Mark 3 · Vidor, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1999 · N106RL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB NYC99FA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA150.md): Canadair F-86E · Mount Holly, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1999 · N186JC · Destroyed
  > A failure in the fuel transfer system which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB LAX99LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA223.md): Devor MXL II · Tonopah, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1999 · N98MD · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the uncertificated pilot to maintain control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB ATL99LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA101.md): Cessna A188B · Glen Allan, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1999 · N53198 · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of a nut and bolt assembly by a maintenance personnel that resulted in the in-flight loss of control of the left ailiron.
- [NTSB FTW99LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA170.md): Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18A · Basile, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1999 · N7075D · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the right wing forward spar lower attachment fitting due to a fatigue fracture, which emanated from corrosion as a result of maintenance not being performed.
- [NTSB NYC99LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA147.md): Bell 206B-III · Tinicum, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1999 · N94WF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper altitude above the water.
- [NTSB SEA99GA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99GA085.md): Cessna 182R · Enterprise, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jun 13, 1999 · N9458H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering in a canyon, and the mentor's failure to take adequate remedial action. Factors included box canyon terrain and high density altitude conditions.
- [NTSB MIA99LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA183.md): South Mississippi Light Aircra Buccaneer II · Panacea, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1999 · N618BC · Substantial damage
  > The intentional continued operation of the airplane by the pilot-in-command with known deficiencies with the pitot system after takeoff, resulting in erroneous airspeed indications, and inadvertent stall by the pilot resulting in the uncontrolled descent into…
- [NTSB CHI99LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA171.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Austin, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1999 · N64292 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Factors associated with the accident were the low altitude of the helicopter, which precluded an emergency autorotation, and the crop field.
- [NTSB CHI99LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA183.md): Grumman American G-164B · Goodland, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1999 · N6515K · Substantial damage
  > the fracture of the rocker arm bolt. Contributing factors were the pilot's low altitude and the crops.

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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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