# 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 LAX96FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA075.md): Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 · Fillmore, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1995 · N3511L · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to take proper remedial action to recover from an intentional spin.
- [NTSB MIA96FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96FA047.md): Cessna 205 · Culebra, PR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1995 · N8415Z · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance above the terrain, while maneuvering at night. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness with no visible horizon, and the pilot's lack of recent experience in night flight.
- [NTSB MIA96LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA043.md): Pro Star PRO Tech · Sebring, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1995 · N2071H · Destroyed
  > the pilot-in-command(CFI) allowed the airplane's design limits to be exceeded which resulted in the overload failure and separation of the right wing.
- [NTSB MIA96LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA042.md): Otis King COBRA-B · Newberry, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1995 · N102DJ · Substantial damage
  > an in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW96FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA071.md): Cessna 150M · S Padre Island, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1995 · N3862V · Destroyed
  > VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude (or clearance) above the surface of the water. Factors relating to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions (low ceiling and…
- [NTSB FTW96LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA070.md): Grumman G-164B · Pawnee, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1995 · N6642K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the terrain.
- [NTSB ATL96LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA020.md): Aerospatiale SA 315 · Manning, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1995 · N27387 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB FTW96FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA060.md): McDonnell Douglas 369E · Thibodaux, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1995 · N16089 · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from the power line and utility pole. The gusty/crosswind (weather) condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB ATL96FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96FA018.md): Navion D · Canton, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1995 · N96Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's impairment of judgement and performance due to drugs which led to his overconfidence of personal ability and continued flight into known adverse weather conditions. The weather conditions and dark night were factors.
- [NTSB NYC96FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96FA035.md): Cessna 152 · Rush Township, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1995 · N67369 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions which resulted in becoming lost and disorientated and subsequent impact with rising terrain. Factors in this accident were fog and a dark night.
- [NTSB MIA96FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96FA033.md): Cessna 150M · Burlington, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1995 · N63298 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's engagement in a low altitude ostentatious display from which he stalled the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW96FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA058.md): Cessna 172P · Hallett, OK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1995 · N98003 · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's intentional low altitude flight maneuver. Factors were the static wire and the bright night condition.
- [NTSB BFO96FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96FA027.md): Graichen Christen Eagle II · Malinta, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1995 · N10PG · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude, while performing aerobatic maneuvers.
- [NTSB SEA96LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA025.md): Hughes 369D · Scotts Mills, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1995 · N64DB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the ground.
- [NTSB LAX96LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA066.md): Boeing B75-N1 · Chino, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1995 · N5114N · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to see and avoid light poles. A poorly planned approach was a factor.
- [NTSB MIA96LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA029.md): Bellanca BL-17-30A · Kings Bay, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1995 · N28049 · Destroyed
  > a loss of control due to pilot spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was: the dark night condition and the pilot's improper decision to turn to an easterly heading with no ground reference lights available.
- [NTSB LAX96LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA053.md): Robinson R22HP · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1995 · N90452 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain proper control of the helicopter, while in a hover.
- [NTSB NYC96FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96FA027.md): Beech A36 · Atlantic City, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1995 · N550RR · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. A factor was the pilot's diverted attention due to an open aft cargo door.
- [NTSB SEA96FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96FA022.md): Cessna 152 · Provo, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1995 · N6392Q · Destroyed
  > pilot suicide (intentional in-flight collision with rising terrain). A factor relating to the accident was: pilot anxiety/apprehension.
- [NTSB SEA96FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96FA021.md): Cessna 210D · Yellow Pine, ID · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1995 · N3741Y · Destroyed
  > improper planning/decision by the pilot, his resultant VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain altitude and clearance from mountainous terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the adverse weather…
- [NTSB SEA96LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA020.md): Snow S2C · Dufer, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1995 · N1694S · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a cracked cylinder head. A factor was the evasive maneuver to avoid a ditch.
- [NTSB LAX96FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA045.md): Bell 47D1 · Shafter, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1995 · N78900 · Destroyed
  > the pilot misjudged the altitude and ground clearance while performing an unwarranted low altitude flight maneuver.
- [NTSB LAX96TA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96TA044.md): McDonnell Douglas 369D · Mather, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Nov 11, 1995 · N33CN · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to the right seat safety pilot's inadvertent engine shutdown when he closed the throttle to simulate an engine failure, and his failure to perform the throttle rigging check before takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the improper…
- [NTSB FTW96LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA042.md): Lodge RV-4 · Mcckinney, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1995 · N30RV · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane which led to a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed.
- [NTSB CHI96LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA032.md): Hughes 369D · Crystal, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1995 · N58231 · Substantial damage
  > fuel contamination resulting in the loss of engine power, and improper fuel sump screen installation on the nurse truck resulting in contamination of the fuel supply.
- [NTSB LAX96LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA040.md): Cessna 180 · Placerville, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1995 · N3358D · Destroyed
  > the pilot's intentional buzzing, his failure to identify an obstruction (inadequate visual lookout), and his failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from the obstruction (utility pole). Factors relating to the accident were: dust generated by farm…
- [NTSB LAX96LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA037.md): North American AT-6D · Richvale, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1995 · N1049A · Destroyed
  > the attempt by the pilot to execute an aerobatic maneuver with inadequate altitude to effect recovery before impacting terrain.
- [NTSB LAX96LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA149.md): Bell 47G-4A · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1995 · N99138 · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain lateral control of the helicopter, while hovering in preparation for a precautionary landing next to a ship at sea. Factors relating to the accident were: the passenger's premature evacuation from the helicopter, and the…
- [NTSB FTW96LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA031.md): Cessna 182TR · Boulder, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1995 · N7590R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to determine the amount of fuel aboard the aircraft during preflight, and his failure to refuel the aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX96LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA027.md): Piper PA-28-150 · Mecca, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1995 · N5870W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot/applicant's failure to maintain a glide path angle sufficient to maintain adequate clearance from all obstructions, and the examiner's inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB LAX96LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA023.md): Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1995 · N3808F · Substantial damage
  > the improper installation of an intake manifold tube assembly during engine overhaul which permitted leakage into the induction system resulting in detonation and piston failure in the associated cylinder.
- [NTSB FTW96FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA028.md): Mbb BO-105S · League City, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1995 · N105AG · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors were the pilot's lack of total experience in the MBB BO-105 helicopter and the dark night light conditions.
- [NTSB FTW96FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA027.md): Beech 65-B80 · Paint Rock, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1995 · N9NP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol which resulted in his improper decision to shutdown an engine, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed for single-engine flight.
- [NTSB FTW96LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA025.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Dibble, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1995 · N7471J · Substantial damage
  > an overload failure of the #1 connecting rod bolt and resulting connecting rod fatigue failure. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA96FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96FA010.md): Maule M-5-235C · Alta, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1995 · N71AR · Destroyed
  > the corrosion, consequent fatigue cracking and ultimate separation of the right wing forward lift strut.
- [NTSB NYC96LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA016.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33 · Barre, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1995 · N65852 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper inflight planning/decision, which resulted in his failure to return to the airport after encountering an area of no thermal lift, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering to avoid an obstruction during an off…
- [NTSB MIA96LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA012.md): Glasflugel Mosquito · Dunlap, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1995 · N237B · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed resulting in a spin at an altitude insufficient for recovery.
- [NTSB LAX96LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA003.md): Fallbeck Dyke Delta JD2 · Safford, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1995 · N515D · Destroyed
  > Improper planning/decision by the owner/builder (pilot), which resulted in his failure or inability to recover from a stall/mush condition.
- [NTSB FTW96LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA022.md): Cessna T188C · Tahoka, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1995 · N2030J · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from wires. Factors were the loss of aileron control and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX96LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA012.md): Grumman G-164B · Lost Hills, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1995 · N8247K · Destroyed
  > the pilot misjudged the aircraft's altitude.
- [NTSB NYC96LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA011.md): Burkhart Grob G-102CS · Lake Placid, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1995 · CGUOX · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather. Contributing factors were the high winds and downdrafts.
- [NTSB BFO96FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96FA007.md): Cessna 172M · Norwich, VT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1995 · N70080 · Destroyed
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), during a low altitude operation. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW96FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA012.md): Cessna 172RG · Bayfield, CO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1995 · N4834V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance. A factor was the pilot diverting attention while looking for game.
- [NTSB SEA96LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA005.md): Chard RV-3A · Forest Grove, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1995 · N27RV · Destroyed
  > The pilot exceeded the design stress limit of the aircraft, followed by the failure of the right wing main spar.
- [NTSB CHI96FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA005.md): Blatter-Pitts S2S · Waukegan, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1995 · N61AC · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the aerobatic maneuver. Factors associated with the accident were: an improper weight and balance with a center of gravity aft of the rear limit, the pilot's overconfidence in his personal ability, and…
- [NTSB LAX96FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA004.md): Beech A-36 · Beaver Dam, AZ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1995 · N3066W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper use of the fuel selector valve, which resulted in fuel starvation; and her failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB NYC96FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96FA003.md): Enstrom 280C · Quakertown, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1995 · N976BT · Destroyed
  > improper installation of the magneto by maintenance personnel, which resulted in the loss of ignition and the loss of engine power. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing.
- [NTSB BFO96LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96LA003.md): Enstrom F28-280C · Blue Ash, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1995 · N51786 · Substantial damage
  > the commercial pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during hover-taxi operations. Related factors the tailwind, the nearby obstacle, and the misjudged maneuver to avoid obstacles.
- [NTSB FTW96LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA005.md): Bell 47G-4A · Edinburg, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1995 · N6SR · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper takeoff planning which resulted in the loss of conrol. A factor was the gusty crosswind condition.
- [NTSB LAX95LA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA346.md): Grumman G-164B · Avondale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1995 · N6779K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to plan to avoid wake turbulence.

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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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