# 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 ATL95LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA147.md): Quadcity Challenger I · Anniston, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1995 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, following an undetermined engine malfunction.
- [NTSB ATL95LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA138.md): Cessna 188B · Allendale, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1995 · N731EM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the guy wire.
- [NTSB FTW95LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA304.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Stratton, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1995 · N9801P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's excessive rate of descent as he initiated the swath run and operation of the aircraft over the maximum allowable gross weight.
- [NTSB ATL95LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA136.md): Cessna 150F · Russellville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1995 · N8085F · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to properly plan enough fuel for the solo cross country flight. A factor was the terrain.
- [NTSB ANC95FA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95FA104.md): Cessna 172A · Naknek, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1995 · N9827T · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Inadequate visual lookout by the pilot of the Piper PA-18. The PA-18 pilot's diverted attention was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI95LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA222.md): Hughes 269C · Crete, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1995 · N88007 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the runway marker.
- [NTSB CHI95LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA219.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Grygla, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1995 · N8673S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude and/or clearance at the beginning of the spray run. A factor was turbulence due to the different Air temperatures of adjoining terrain.
- [NTSB NYC95LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA157.md): Aviat Pitts S-2B · Queenstown, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1995 · N260BF · Substantial damage
  > failure of the fuselage longeron tubes due to fatigue, which resulted in partial separation (distortion) of the fuselage, partial loss of aircraft control, and a partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB FTW95LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA288.md): WSK PZL Mielec PZL-M-18 · Carlisle, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1995 · N4609P · Destroyed
  > The pilot delayed pull-up from a swath run and failed to maintain clearance from the obstruction (grain elevator). A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's use of medications that were not approved for use while flying.
- [NTSB MIA95GA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95GA178.md): Piper L-21A · Lorida, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jul 10, 1995 · N5425V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while his attention was diverted.
- [NTSB FTW95FA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA278.md): North American T-28B · Ramah, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1995 · N28TP · Destroyed
  > The aircrew allowed the airplane's design stress limits to be exceeded.
- [NTSB SEA95LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA138.md): Grumman G-164A · Burley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1995 · N8946H · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fatigue failure of the crankshaft. A factor in the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW95LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA283.md): Aero Commander S2R · Widener, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1995 · N8972Q · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. The proximity of power lines (obstruction) was a related factor.
- [NTSB ANC95FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95FA101.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Haines, AK · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1995 · N6281J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate altitude above and clearance from the surrounding terrain. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to conduct the maneuver in such close proximity to the rising terrain.
- [NTSB SEA95LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA143.md): Aero Commander S2R · Odessa, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1995 · N3662X · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to a cracked cylinder.
- [NTSB FTW95LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA282.md): Aero Commander S2R · Newport, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1995 · N5654X · Substantial damage
  > A disconnected throttle push pull rod, due to inadequate maintenance. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC95FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95FA095.md): Piper PA-18 · Nulato, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1995 · N8324 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and clearance (altitude) above the water, while maneuvering at low altitude. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's improper decision to allow a passenger to accompany the flight without a seat belt.
- [NTSB SEA95FA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA136.md): Alon Aircoupe A-2 · Cody, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1995 · N718RS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering to reverse course. A factor was the downdrafts encountered in the mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB LAX95LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA238.md): Hiller UH-12C · Rio Vista, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1995 · N1348Z · Substantial damage
  > The result of a chafing failure of the left anti-torque control cable while the aircraft was in flight. An inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot-in-command, and an inadequate 100-hour inspection by company maintenance personnel were factors in this…
- [NTSB NYC95LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA138.md): North American F-51D · Malone, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1995 · N51KF · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper use of the flight controls, which resulted in an accelerated stall, an in-flight loss of control, and an uncontrolled descent to the ground. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's decision to fly the airplane in an airshow…
- [NTSB ATL95LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA124.md): Piper PA-18 · Conway, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1995 · N8048D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in the uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB SEA95LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA134.md): Cessna 210B · Lewiston, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1995 · N4GY · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons, and the lack of a suitable area for the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC95LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA137.md): Field VARI-EZE · Malone, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1995 · CGMEZ · Substantial damage
  > failure of the propeller speed reduction unit due to an inadequate design change by the manufacturer, which resulted in a complete loss of thrust. A factor was the rough terrain.
- [NTSB ANC95LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA092.md): Cessna 185 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1995 · N555WK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions, and improper inflight planning/decision to assure clearance from mountainous terrain. A factor relating to the accident was: the unfavorable/gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB FTW95LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA281.md): Cessna 172RG · Weston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1995 · N9502D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain clearance with power lines while maneuvering at low altitude and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision. A factor was the instructor's decision to allow the simulation to continue to such a low…
- [NTSB NYC95LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA135.md): Cessna 172M · Bridgewater, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1995 · N9176H · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in a forced landing, and a subsequent collision with trees.
- [NTSB ANC95LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA093.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Tyonek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1995 · N5238N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from tall vegetation during a low pass.
- [NTSB ANC95LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA089.md): Cessna 208 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1995 · N9825F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout during the turn.
- [NTSB FTW95LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA263.md): Grumman G-164A · Cheneyville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1995 · N8685H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed at a low altitude.
- [NTSB CHI95LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA202.md): Hiller UH-12E · Blue Rapids, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1995 · N1349A · Substantial damage
  > the leaking drain in the main fuel sump. Factors to the accident were the incorrect fuel indication, the ravine, fuel exhaustion, and the low rotor RPM.
- [NTSB BFO95FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95FA075.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Cohocton, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1995 · N15124 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a turn which led to an inadvertent stall/spin. Related factors were the low ceiling, and the non-instrument rated pilot's flight into known adverse weather.
- [NTSB ATL95LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA121.md): Cessna 152 · Juliette, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1995 · N5523B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's ostentatious display, resulting in a collision with the water.
- [NTSB FTW95FA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA259.md): Cessna 152 · Ben Wheeler, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1995 · N4963H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional low level flying and not maintaining a clearance from the trees. A factor was the pilot exceeded the maximum allowable gross weight of the airplane.
- [NTSB SEA95LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA132.md): Cessna 150M · Meachem, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1995 · N66727 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain clearance from the surrounding terrain. A factor was the mountainous/hilly terrain condition.
- [NTSB SEA95FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA128.md): Luscombe 8A · Hubbard, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1995 · N719JX · Destroyed
  > The failure of the maintenance personnel who rebuilt the aircraft to properly install the wing lower lift strut attachment bolts. Contributing to the accident was the failure of another maintenance person to adequately inspect the aircraft for properly…
- [NTSB FTW95LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA262.md): Beech 77 · Mcallen, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1995 · N3737B · Substantial damage
  > The dual student's failure to properly operate the throttle and the inadequate supervision by the flight instructor. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA95LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA126.md): Bell 47G-2 · Zillah, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1995 · N1968H · Substantial damage
  > The failure of company maintenance personnel to perform adequate inspections of the helicopter, and the failure of the cyclic control rod due to corrosion.
- [NTSB LAX95LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA221.md): Cessna 172 · Yerington, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1995 · N5363T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision to enter mountainous terrain at an insufficient altitude to safely escape adverse weather conditions. Factors relating to the accident were: the terrain and weather conditions.
- [NTSB CHI95FA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA191.md): Champion 8KCAB · Frankfort, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1995 · N109AC · Destroyed
  > the pilot-in-command's overconfidence in his personal ability in attempting to teach aerobatics, his lack of experience as a flight instructor, and allowing the airplane to get into a position where its never exceed speed and design stress limits were…
- [NTSB FTW95LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA253.md): Grumman G-164A · Bigelow, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1995 · N7937 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain.
- [NTSB NYC95LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA133.md): Piper J3C-65 · Yellow Springs, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1995 · N7239H · Substantial damage
  > inadequate visual lookout by the pilot which resulted in the airplane striking the tower.
- [NTSB LAX95LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA214.md): Bell 47G-2 · Nipomo, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1995 · N115B · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper handling of the helicopter by her failure to maintain an adequate airspeed for the attempted maneuver resulting in an uncontrolled descent and subsequent collision with the ground.
- [NTSB LAX95LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA213.md): Bell 47-G2A · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1995 · N73260 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate lateral clearance from the irrigation standpipe while applying chemicals to a field.
- [NTSB FTW95LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA254.md): Grumman G-164A · Cash, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1995 · N4562 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the low altitude at which the power loss occurred and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW95LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA248.md): Wsk Pzl Mielec M18 · Cherry Valley, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1995 · N2177Q · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA95LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA119.md): Grumman G-164B · Helena, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1995 · N6669Q · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL95LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA111.md): Cessna 188D · Athens, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1995 · N8035V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate lookout, and his failure to maintain clearance from the utility line.
- [NTSB ATL95LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA110.md): Cessna 188B · Huntsville, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1995 · N5621G · Destroyed
  > The downdraft weather condition, and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the terrain during his maneuver.
- [NTSB SEA95LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA118.md): Enstrom 280C · The Dalles, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1995 · N51657 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to one set of ignition points becoming loose during flight. Factors included the low altitude flight and maneuvering required to conduct the operation and the resulting lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW95LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA244.md): Walter W. Bell Lazer Edge · El Reno, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1995 · N33PE · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin. Factors were the pilot's performance of aerobatic maneuvers at the low altitude.

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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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