# 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 MIA98LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA201.md): Rockwell S-2R · Belzoni, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1998 · N8488V · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction in the engine blower section, resulting in oil starvation, the seizure of the engine.
- [NTSB CHI98MA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98MA260.md): North American NA-265-80 · Florence, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1998 · N547JL · Destroyed
  > the pilot's overconfidence in his personal ability, his improper in-flight decision to attempt aerobatics, and his loss of control of the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI98LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA262.md): Aeronca 11BC · Blue Springs, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1998 · N9156E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate visual outlook to avoid impact with a wire. Factors were sunglare and the wire (static).
- [NTSB CHI98LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA259.md): Anderson T Craft Special · Pick City, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1998 · N91XX · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance with terrain. A factor was the pilot's attempted low altitude acrobatic maneuver.
- [NTSB SEA98LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA140.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Caldwell, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1998 · N7951 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's misjudgment of clearance with a power line, resulting in a collision with the line. Factors included a power line and dark night light conditions in the spray area.
- [NTSB LAX98LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA233.md): Air Tractor AT-400 · Tranquillity, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1998 · N2373V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to detect and avoid a set of wires during a night aerial application flight. Factors in the accident were the pilot's failure to perform an adequate preflight inspection of the field to determine obstruction locations and the dark night…
- [NTSB LAX98FA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA235.md): PZL-Bielsko SZD 50-3 · California City, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1998 · N7215L · Destroyed
  > The failure of the first and/or second pilot to obtain and maintain control of the aircraft after stalling and entering a spin.
- [NTSB FTW98LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA315.md): Bell 47-GB31 · Olathe, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1998 · N92HA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning which resulted in an encounter with his own wake turbulence. Related factors were high density altitude and wake turbulence.
- [NTSB FTW98FA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA310.md): Air Command International C-147A · Caddo Mills, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1998 · N147GY · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm while maneuvering, which resulted in the main rotor blades contacting the tail section of the gyroplane.
- [NTSB LAX98LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA234.md): Schempp-Hirth Discus A · Bridgeport, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1998 · N95KM · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with the trees while maneuvering to locate a thermal lift.
- [NTSB CHI98FA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA244.md): Stubbe-Kitfox Classic · Traer, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1998 · N494S · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilot of the Kitfox to maintain flying speed (Vs).
- [NTSB LAX98LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA228.md): Pitts S1-S · Tracy, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1998 · N71HR · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain adequate clearance with the terrain during aerobatic maneuvering.
- [NTSB LAX98LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA227.md): de Havilland DH-82A · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1998 · N5050C · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain a visual clearance with the trees.
- [NTSB FTW98LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA309.md): Overton Mustang M-II · Hillsdale, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1998 · N121GD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and his failure to maintain adequate clearance from obstacles. Factors were an intentional low altitude flight maneuver, wires, and low light conditions.
- [NTSB CHI98LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA245.md): Cessna 188B · Atlanta, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1998 · N9247R · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a loose 'B' nut on the fuel line fitting. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintain and the soft terrain.
- [NTSB FTW98LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA304.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Plainview, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1998 · N2325G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance during the aerial application flight. A factor was the transmission wire.
- [NTSB LAX98LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA225.md): Bell 47G-5 · Salinas, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1998 · N7914S · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with the telephone lines.
- [NTSB CHI98LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA240.md): Cessna T188C · Austin, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1998 · N9957J · Substantial damage
  > the improper maintenance by other maintenance personnel. Factors were the throttle control not safetied, the crops, and unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot
- [NTSB LAX98LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA224.md): Taylorcraft BL-65 · Livermore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1998 · N23670 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the trees. A related factor was the mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB LAX98LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA223.md): Morane-Saulnier MS 880B · Trinity Center, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1998 · N55BF · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin while maneuvering in a mountainous area at low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB CHI98LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA238.md): Cessna A188B · Strandquist, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1998 · N5829G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maneuver to avoid obstructions. A factor was the trees.
- [NTSB SEA98LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA155.md): Burkhart Grob G102 · Douglas, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1998 · N707NL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from objects on the ground. Factors include misjudgment of weather conditions (unfavorable winds).
- [NTSB FTW98LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA296.md): Grumman G164A · Stratton, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1998 · N36RA · Substantial damage
  > A power loss for reasons undetermined. A factor was the muddy corn field.
- [NTSB FTW98FA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA290.md): Cessna A188B · Panhandle, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1998 · N3845J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power transmission wires while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.
- [NTSB FTW98FA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA289.md): Cessna 150H · Weslaco, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1998 · N22651 · Destroyed
  > Failure to maintain adequate airspeed by one of the pilot's on board. A factor was the low altitude.
- [NTSB SEA98LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA113.md): Piper PA-18 · Big Creek, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1998 · N44536 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering to an emergency landing, resulting in an inadvertent stall/mush into the terrain. A contributing factor was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB FTW98GA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98GA286.md): Lockheed SP-2H · Reserve, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jun 28, 1998 · N14835 · Destroyed
  > Failure of the copilot to maintain both lateral and vertical clearance from the trees, and failure of the captain to provide adequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB MIA98LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA189.md): Cessna 150G · Perry, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1998 · N2622J · Substantial damage
  > The improper repair of the no. 2 engine cylinder, which resulted in the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI98LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA220.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Fargo, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1998 · N7174B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the powerline during a swath run. A factor associated with the accident was the powerline.
- [NTSB CHI98LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA219.md): Piper PA-36-300 · Mobridge, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1998 · N3760E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines. Factors associated with the accident were the power lines, and the separation of the vertical stabilizer and rudder which resulted in the pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the…
- [NTSB ATL98GA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98GA086.md): Ector 305A (L-19) · Morganton, NC · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 25, 1998 · N16574 · Substantial damage
  > The inflight encounter with a downdraft which led to a stall/mush and an inflight collision with the ground. Factors were the inadequate training in mountain flying and inadequate guidelines provided by the North Carolina Forest Service.
- [NTSB CHI98LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA216.md): Piper PA-36-375 · Stephen, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1998 · N82585 · Substantial damage
  > the visual lookout not being maintained by the pilot. A factor to the accident was the transmission wire.
- [NTSB CHI98LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA214.md): Cessna 188B · South Haven, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1998 · N9209R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot misjudging his distance and not maintaining the proper altitude. A factor was trees.
- [NTSB SEA98FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98FA109.md): Nolley BD-5T · Corvallis, OR · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1998 · N50TX · Substantial damage
  > The introduction of a fuel containing an ethanol additive into fuel tanks sloshed/sealed with a compound incompatible with alcohols, resulting in debonding of the compound from the fuel tank walls, leading to partial blockage of an in-line fuel filter, and a…
- [NTSB FTW98LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA278.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Freer, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1998 · N982SH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain tail rotor-ground clearance due to his improper flare while hovering.
- [NTSB LAX98LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA207.md): Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 · Skull Valley, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1998 · N45053 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft while maneuvering at a low altitude.
- [NTSB FTW98LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA275.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Hazen, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1998 · N3632S · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the pilot to execute the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI98LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA208.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Winchester, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1998 · N4539R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's low altitude flight and failure to maintain clearance, resulting in collision with trees. A factor was trees.
- [NTSB SEA98FA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98FA104.md): Garlick UH-1H · Couer D'Alene, ID · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1998 · N869W · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of a reduction drive planetary gear. Factors include an unapproved part and plating process, and uneven terrain at the emergency landing site.
- [NTSB FTW98LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA274.md): Bell 206L4 · Hurst, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1998 · N8094L · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while attempting to increase the engine RPM while hovering. Factors were the prevailing high winds and the instructor's diverted attention.
- [NTSB FTW98FA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA272.md): Ayres S2R-R1340 · Humphrey, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1998 · N4020G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's visual lookout was inadequate for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX98TA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98TA202.md): McDonnell Douglas 600N · Laguna Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 17, 1998 · N185SD · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent entanglement of an external load, which interfered with the pilot's ability to control the aircraft.
- [NTSB FTW98LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA263.md): Moore B-8MJ · Pauls Valley, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1998 · N4874X · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the hangar. A factor was the pilot's maneuvering at a low altitude.
- [NTSB LAX98LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA195.md): Blackmore RV-4 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1998 · N813R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's attempt to perform aerobatics with insufficient terrain clearance altitude available to complete the maneuver. A factor was high density altitude.
- [NTSB SEA98LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA095.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Starbuck, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1998 · N8252K · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate visual lookout. A contributing factor was the unmarked transmission lines.
- [NTSB ATL98LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA081.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Nicklesville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1998 · N87027 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reason. A factor was that weather conditions were favorable for the formation of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB FTW98LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA262.md): Rolladen-Schneider LS-6A · Green River, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1998 · N511M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. Factor's were the unforecasted weather (tail wind) and the inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB CHI98LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA198.md): Bell 47G · Le Center, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1998 · N73284 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the wire. A factor associated with the accident was the wire which the helicopter contacted.
- [NTSB SEA98FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98FA089.md): Mooney M20A · Canyon Creek, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1998 · N1048B · Destroyed
  > The design stress limits of the aircraft was exceeded. The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, lack of an instrument rating, poor weather evaluation and low ceilings and mountain obscuration were factors.
- [NTSB LAX98LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA187.md): Cessna 152 · Descanso, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1998 · N5343M · Destroyed
  > the certified flight instructor's disregard of the weather briefings and forecasted en route weather conditions, and, his failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance in mountainous terrain. Contributing to the accident were instrument meteorological…

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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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