# 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 FTW95FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA106.md): Cessna 150 · Arnaudville, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1995 · N6464T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while circling at low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with terrain (wooded river bank). A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's use of a drug that was not…
- [NTSB LAX95LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA096.md): Hiller UH-12E · Chowchilla, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1995 · N9293Z · Destroyed
  > the in-flight failure and separation of the main rotor hub due to a fatigue crack.
- [NTSB LAX95LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA091.md): Grumman G-164B · Pixley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1995 · N705Y · Substantial damage
  > the total failure of the number three cylinder. The wet and soft terrain were factors in this accident.
- [NTSB FTW95LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA105.md): Bell 47G-4A · El Indio, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1995 · N6SR · Destroyed
  > The loss of tail rotor effectiveness. A factor was the gusty right quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB FTW95FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA102.md): Cessna 150L · Needville, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1995 · N1493Q · Destroyed
  > Loss of control at an altitude insufficient for recovery after one of the two pilots on board attempted an aerobatic maneuver.
- [NTSB LAX95LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA087.md): Stevens S-8 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 1995 · N66191 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate control of the airplane to avoid a collision with the ground.
- [NTSB MIA95GA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95GA062.md): Hughes 369E · Tampa, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jan 19, 1995 · N4TP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control as a result of becoming spatially disoriented while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was the dark night with no visible horizon.
- [NTSB NYC95FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA050.md): Agusta A109C · Jackson Twp, PA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1995 · N1WD · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and failure to maintain control of the airplane after becoming spatially disoriented. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and the adverse weather conditions.
- [NTSB LAX95FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA078.md): Cessna 182R · Wrightwood, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1995 · N9706E · Destroyed
  > the pilot's loss of aircraft control and subsequent inadvertent stall/spin following an encounter with a localized mountain wave condition and turbulence while conducting a search mission in close proximity to mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB FTW95LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA091.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Marshall, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1995 · N9590W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued flight into adverse deteriorating weather conditions. A factor was the weather and rising terrain.
- [NTSB FTW95LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA089.md): Interstate S-1A · Amarillo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1995 · N37239 · Destroyed
  > An inflight fire, the reason for which was undetermined.
- [NTSB FTW95GA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95GA090.md): Hughes 269C · Dumont, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jan 12, 1995 · N796 · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to overstress fractures of the #3 cylinder connecting rod cap bolts. The origin of the fractures could not be determined.
- [NTSB LAX95LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA075.md): Kaman HH43 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 1995 · N321WN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout to avoid a collision with a tree during an aerial application swath run.
- [NTSB CHI95DTK01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95DTK01.md): Gay RV-4 · Lennox, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jan 8, 1995 · N29PG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude while performing aerobatic maneuvers. The pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to drugs was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA95LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA035.md): Cessna 152 · Lehi, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1994 · N24741 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance above the terrain. Factors include the pilot inadvertently becoming lost/disoriented, his improper inflight decision to attempt to maneuver through unfamiliar mountainous terrain to his original destination,…
- [NTSB LAX95LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA064.md): Rockwell S2R Thrush Cmdr · Yuma, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1994 · N8455V · Substantial damage
  > a forced landing due to an engine failure of the no.1 cylinder.
- [NTSB MIA95LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA044.md): Bell 206B · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1994 · N163BH · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate supervision by the pilot-in-command (CFI) for failure to note reduction in clearance between the tail rotor and an embankment.
- [NTSB CHI95LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA060.md): Cessna 182A · Bowling Green, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1994 · N6090B · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate design of the reserve parachute cable housing, which resulted in an inadvertent deployment of the parachute, and subsequent collision with, and jamming of, the aircraft's horizontal stabilizer, necessitating a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW95LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA066.md): Cessna 182R · Eagle Nest, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1994 · N182X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's flight into rising terrain without sufficient altitude and climb performance available to clear the trees and terrain. A factor was the pilot becoming lost and disoriented.
- [NTSB LAX95LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA052.md): Bell 206B · Julian, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1994 · N37AJ · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain a proper alignment during hover in a mountainous area.
- [NTSB LAX95LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA051.md): American AA-1 · Oasis, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1994 · N6236L · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper inflight decision by selecting an inadequate terrain clearance altitude over mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB ANC95LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA020.md): Cessna 207 · Saint Mary'S, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1994 · N7340U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors associated with the accident are the pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from terrain, and the whiteout weather conditions.
- [NTSB LAX95LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA050.md): Burkhart Grob G-103 · Tehachapi, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1994 · N3950A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's poor in-flight planning/decision and inadequate airspeed. The downdraft and trees were factors in this accident.
- [NTSB LAX95FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA043.md): Siai-Marchetti SF260C · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1994 · N58FD · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane by inadvertently allowing the flying passenger to enter a stall/spin. Factors in the accident were the passenger's interference with the pilot's attempted recovery from the spin, and the pilot's lack of…
- [NTSB CHI95DCA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95DCA01.md): Yakovlev YAK-52 · Caruthersville, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Nov 29, 1994 · N2215C · Destroyed
  > The insufficient altitude (300 feet above the airport) at which an aerobatic maneuver was attempted by the pilot.
- [NTSB ATL95LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA019.md): Weeks Glasair SH2F · Timmonsville, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1994 · N169DW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued operation into known adverse weather conditions with a known aircraft deficiency, and his ensuing spatial disorientation, which resulted in ground impact during an uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB FTW95LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA054.md): Glaser-Dirks DG-600 · Alamogordo, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1994 · N7020P · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB MIA95LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA028.md): Bellanca 14-13 · Tunica, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1994 · N74232 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in obtaining ATC assistance after becoming lost/disoriented resulting in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was failure of the pilot to navigate using the VOR system.
- [NTSB MIA95FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA027.md): Champion 7ECA · Arcadia, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1994 · N7579F · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the dual-student to maintain airspeed while maneuvering resulting in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent. Contributing to the accident was improper supervision of the dual-student by the flight instructor.
- [NTSB MIA95LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA024.md): Ayres S2R-R1820 · Arcadia, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1994 · N3097B · Destroyed
  > Failure of the engine due to a undetermined failure in the engine power section.
- [NTSB MIA95FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA023.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1994 · N9420J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering in instrument flight conditions during an instrument approach, resulting in the pilot becoming spatially disoriented, and a subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. Contributing to the…
- [NTSB SEA95LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA023.md): Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Yamhill, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1994 · N4258V · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate altitude/clearance, while maneuvering to a hover, which allowed the external load cable/hook to become snagged and to rebound into the path of the main rotor blades.
- [NTSB BFO95LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA013.md): Robinson R-22B · Magnolia, DE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1994 · N40411 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm while hovering.
- [NTSB ATL95LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA016.md): Cessna 182A · Johns Island, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1994 · N3724D · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a partially blocked fuel line to the gascolator.
- [NTSB MIA95FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA021.md): Piper PA-18 · Bainbridge, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1994 · N5418H · Destroyed
  > Inadvertent stall/spin and altitude inadequate for recovery by the pilot-in-command (CFI).
- [NTSB FTW95FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA050.md): Cessna 172P · Deming, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1994 · N54378 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude and clearance in moutainous terrain. Factors were rising terrain and gusty, high wind conditions.
- [NTSB FTW95FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA047.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Wisner, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1994 · N48398 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain minimum required airspeed for flight. A factor was the pilot's lack of total experience in the type of aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX95FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA037.md): Cessna 172K · Springerville, AZ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1994 · N7178G · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. The pilot's diverted attention and overconfidence in the aircraft's ability to fly slow were factors in this accident.
- [NTSB ATL95FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA014.md): Cessna 172H · Louisville, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1994 · N8200L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during a low pass maneuver. A factor was the trees at the vicinity of the low pass.
- [NTSB LAX95FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA033.md): Schweizer 269C · Valencia, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1994 · N60TA · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a dirt embankment while performing an undetermined maneuver.
- [NTSB FTW95LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA041.md): Robinson R-22B · Johnson City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1994 · N888CG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the trailer while landing.
- [NTSB SEA95FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA017.md): Beech 58P · Great Falls, MT · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1994 · N180PB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. A factor to the accident was: inadequate aircraft preflight.
- [NTSB FTW95LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA039.md): Hughes 269A · Monticello, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1994 · N10415 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a fatigued rod end bolt. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for landing.
- [NTSB NYC95LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA021.md): Boeing A-75N1 · Sayville, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1994 · N48190 · Destroyed
  > A loss of control in flight by the pilot(s) while maneuvering, with insufficient altitude for recovery.
- [NTSB MIA95FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA018.md): Bölkow BO-105S · Perry, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1994 · N911LF · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient clearance from the power line, while buzzing (at low altitude).
- [NTSB SEA95LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA015.md): Piper PA-18-105 · Gillette, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1994 · N7566K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain clearance with terrain. Factors contributing were the snow covered terrain and low ceiling resulting in poor contrast.
- [NTSB ATL95LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA010.md): Cessna 152 · Rock Hill, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1994 · N48720 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's poor judgement and his failure to maintain clearance from obstacles.
- [NTSB LAX95LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA023.md): Glen A. Senecal 5151 · Apple Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1994 · N5246G · Substantial damage
  > the manufacturer's (owner/operator) improper balancing of the aileron flight controls which resulted in a cable separation due to overload from the aileron flutter. The rough/uneven terrain was also a factor.
- [NTSB SEA95LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA013.md): Hiller UH-12E4 · Morton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1994 · N80NW · Substantial damage
  > A leak in the fuel filler cap and water in the fuel system. A factor to the accident was: inadequate preflight.
- [NTSB LAX95FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA020.md): Cessna T337H · Douglas City, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1994 · N1497S · Destroyed
  > The improper in-flight decision of the pilot to fly in dark night time conditions in mountainous terrain during adverse weather conditions.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450/cases.md?page=141

## 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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