# 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 CHI96FA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA185.md): Corey Cirrus VK-30 · Lapeer, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1996 · N7033G · Destroyed
  > incomplete cure of the bonding material in the cruise flap, improper material in the cruise flap hinge, and improper welding of the cruise flap push rod end caps. Factors were delamination of the cruise flap, partial failure of the cruise flap hinge, and…
- [NTSB IAD96LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA088.md): Brantly Helicopter B2B · Oakwood, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1996 · N2261U · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power due to inadequate maintenance and inspection by the owner/operator which failed to detect the clogged fuel vent line, and the pilot's improper autorotation. A related factor was the pilot's inadequate training/familiarization with…
- [NTSB MIA96LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA144.md): Bell UH1B · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1996 · N3880A · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the tail rotor drive shaft which resulted in a loss of tail rotor control.
- [NTSB FTW96LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA232.md): Grumman G-164B · Newport, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1996 · N6678Q · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from the power line.
- [NTSB FTW96LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA231.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Bunkie, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1996 · N188TB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI96LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA188.md): Gray Miniplane DSA-1-G · Astoria, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1996 · N611SU · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the terrain while performing an aerobatic maneuver.
- [NTSB SEA96LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA102.md): Cessna T188C · Hooper, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1996 · N9980J · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). A factor relating to the accident was: the proximity of obstructions, which limited the pilot's ability to reach a suitable emergency landing area.
- [NTSB LAX96LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA214.md): Schweizer G-164B · Corning, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1996 · N3626D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot misjudged the airplane's clearance from wires he was flying beneath. A contributing factor was the presence of light turbulence.
- [NTSB LAX96LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA213.md): Rockwell S-2R · Lost Hills, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1996 · N8447V · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to a cylinder failure. A contributing factor was the lack of a suitable field for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA96LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA103.md): Schweizer G164B · Moscow, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1996 · N48559 · Substantial damage
  > inflight loss of an unsecured access plug from the engine crankcase, which resulted in a loss of engine oil and a forced landing. Factors relating to the accident were: hilly terrain, and foreign material (engine oil) on the windscreen which limited forward…
- [NTSB LAX96LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA207.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-600 · Thermal, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1996 · N600RN · Destroyed
  > inadequate design of the stress limits for cyclic control of the helicopter.
- [NTSB FTW96FA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA228.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Lake Providence, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 28, 1996 · N1549D · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed, while maneuvering (turning), which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the terrain. The high gusty wind condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX96LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA204.md): Grumman G-164 · Colusa, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1996 · N48379 · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to remain clear of the power lines. Factors relating to the accident were: Lack of visual cues at dawn, and the power lines.
- [NTSB CHI96LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA186.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Crookston, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1996 · N48518 · Substantial damage
  > catastrophic engine failure.
- [NTSB CHI96FA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA169.md): Beech F33A · Saint Clair, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 23, 1996 · N8273G · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in a stall and collision with the terrain.
- [NTSB FTW96LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA221.md): Piper PA-23-150 · Paradise, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1996 · N299MD · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power and hydraulic pressure for reasons undetermined. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW96LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA219.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Griffithville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1996 · N4424S · Destroyed
  > loss of engine oil (leak) for an undetermined reason, which resulted in oil starvation and a loss of engine power; and failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed during the emergency descent/landing phase, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent…
- [NTSB CHI96LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA165.md): AS+ AC 4 · Hartford, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1996 · N29HS · Substantial damage
  > lack of airspeed control by the pilot, while maneuvering.
- [NTSB FTW96FA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA216.md): Nanchang CJ-6A · Shreveport, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 16, 1996 · N24AD · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power due to failure of the pressure carburetor diaphragm which led to restricted fuel flow through the carburetor and eventual fuel starvation. Factors contributing to the accident were the unsuitable terrain and tall trees which resulted in…
- [NTSB IAD96LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA077.md): Hiller UH-12E · Hellam, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1996 · N90467 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's loss of directional control during aerial application for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA96LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA093.md): Crescenzi Kitfox · Terrebonne, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1996 · N2094J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain altitude/clearance above terrain, while maneuvering to land. The unfavorable wind was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW96LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA209.md): Cessna 150M · Springdale, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1996 · N704RS · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's improper (unapproved) procedure of using the mixture control to simulate an engine failure. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB IAD96LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA076.md): Cessna 150 · Welch, WV · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1996 · N6303S · Destroyed
  > the pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol which led to his failure to maintain sufficient altitude to clear obstacles. A factor was his intentional buzzing.
- [NTSB IAD96LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA073.md): Taylorcraft BCS-65 · Wolfeboro, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1996 · N29591 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control and altitude of the seaplane while circling to draw attention before landing on the lake. A related factor was that the aircraft was not equipped with a radio.
- [NTSB FTW96LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA204.md): Cessna 172G · Okmulgee, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1996 · N202EX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued operation with known deficiencies in the airplane and the pilot's and maintenance personnel's failure to comply with an airworthiness directive resulting in the malfunctioning of a worn ignition switch. A factor was trees.
- [NTSB ATL96FA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96FA084.md): Lake 4-200 · Melbourne, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 7, 1996 · N3027P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering. A factor was the tailwind condition.
- [NTSB FTW96FA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA200.md): North American Harvard MK II · Lafayette, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 4, 1996 · N2755Z · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed and/or altitude, while performing aerobatic flight.
- [NTSB LAX96TA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96TA187.md): Hughes 369 · Yuma, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 2, 1996 · N5184C · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain control of the helicopter, while maneuvering close to the ground. The unfavorable wind condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI96LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA147.md): Cessna A150L · Blaine, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1996 · N6059J · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed while circling at low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB LAX96TA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96TA186.md): Hughes 369 · Yuma, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 1, 1996 · N5062Q · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain altitude and/or clearance from obstacles, while maneuvering a low altitude at night. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness and the lack of visual cues.
- [NTSB MIA96LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA132.md): Aerotek Pitts S-2A · Reidsville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1996 · N8040 · Destroyed
  > the pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane while performing an acrobatic maneuver.
- [NTSB FTW96LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA190.md): Deaton JUNGSTER-1 · Mcalester, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1996 · N57GD · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance.
- [NTSB FTW96LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA184.md): Cessna T210M · El Paso, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1996 · N724YY · Destroyed
  > failure of the #2 cylinder connecting rod bolt due to oil starvation as a result of the shifting of the main bearing. A factor was the unsuitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI96FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA141.md): Piper PA-25-150 · Buffalo, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1996 · N6254Z · Destroyed
  > failure of company/operator personnel to install the wing and landing gear (strut) fairings after modifying the airplane for a supplemental type certificate (STC), and improper planning/decision by the pilot. Factors relating to the accident were: the…
- [NTSB LAX96FA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA177.md): Hughes 269C · San Diego, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1996 · N9579F · Destroyed
  > the decision of the pilot to fly at low altitude and low airspeed within a hazardous performance area published in the pilot operating handbook. Factors in the accident were tailwinds, lack of operator preventative maintenance impairing engine power,…
- [NTSB MIA96TA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96TA127.md): Robinson R-22 · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 22, 1996 · N8315R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of the helicopter's flight controls which led to an inadvertent loss of tail rotor effectiveness during a hover.
- [NTSB MIA96LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA122.md): Grumman G-164A · Edison, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1996 · N4238 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the mounting studs for the No. 4 cylinder, which resulted in separation of the cylinder and loss of engine power. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW96LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA174.md): Schweizer 269C · Silver, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1996 · N430CK · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor RPM.
- [NTSB FTW96LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA172.md): Cessna 305A · Erie, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1996 · N5245G · Substantial damage
  > entanglement of the tow banner during banner pickup, and subsequent failure or inability to jettison the banner. A factor relating to the accident was: high gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB ANC96LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA051.md): Cessna 206G · Whittier, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1996 · N244PL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors in the accident were low ceilings and whiteout conditions.
- [NTSB IAD96FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96FA061.md): Cessna P206C · Hartwood, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1996 · N8682Z · Destroyed
  > the inadvertent/premature deployment of the first skydiver's parachute, which resulted in contact with the airplane's horizontal stabilizer by the first skydiver and his parachute, loss of integrity of the empennage to the aft fuselage, loss of aircraft…
- [NTSB ANC96LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA047.md): Cessna 150J · Wasilla, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1996 · N50529 · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB CHI96LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA130.md): Cessna 177B · Perry, MO · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1996 · N19884 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol, and his failure to maintain altitude/clearance from the power transmission wires. Darkness, restricting the pilot's ability to see-and-avoid the transmission line, was a related factor.
- [NTSB MIA96LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA113.md): Snowbird 636D4 · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1996 · N7047J · Destroyed
  > the failure of the main rotor control connecting rod, which rendered the control stick unusable and led to a loss of control.
- [NTSB FTW96LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA167.md): Weatherly 620 · Akron, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1996 · N46139 · Substantial damage
  > a total loss of engine power due to failure of the number 2 cylinder. A factor was the limited cockpit visibility due to windscreen damage and engine oil coating.
- [NTSB LAX96LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA160.md): Schweizer SGS1-34 · Inyokern, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1996 · N7623 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot misjudged altitude while maneuvering in mountainous terrain. Contributing factors were: the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and the lack of available thermal lift over the rapidly rising rough terrain.
- [NTSB FTW96LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA163.md): Piper J3C-65 · Midlothain, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1996 · N7440H · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance.
- [NTSB LAX96LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA156.md): Twibell Tangent 65 · Lucerne Valley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1996 · N4309M · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain altitude. Factors in the accident were: the pilot's decision to buzz the area and his ostentatious display.
- [NTSB SEA96FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96FA076.md): Bell UH-1H · Rainier, WA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1996 · N6166R · Substantial damage
  > failure of the forward power shaft (number 21) bearing. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable, unobstructed terrain for an emergency landing.
- [NTSB ATL96LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA076.md): Hiller UH12-E · Huger, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1996 · N14MQ · Substantial damage
  > The blocked fuel vent line that resulted in engine stoppage. A factor was tall trees that intervened the helicopter's flight path.

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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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