# 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 SEA94LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA177.md): Day Teeny II · Colville, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1994 · N526AD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude sufficient to clear terrain. The downdraft was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC94FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA119.md): Cessna 172RG · Kiptopeka, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1994 · N6624R · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Inadequate visual lookout by the flightcrew of the helicopter. A factor related to the accident was: failure of the departure controller to issue a traffic advisory.
- [NTSB FTW94FA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA224.md): Aerospatiale AS 350B-2 · Granite, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1994 · N95LG · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to assure main rotor clearance from sloping terrain while in a hover. The terrain condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA94LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA175.md): Pezetel M-18 Dromader · Plymouth, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1994 · N4685R · Substantial damage
  > The rudder being jammed in almost the full left position.
- [NTSB MIA94LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA176.md): Robinson R-22 · Sanford, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1994 · N22431 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the tailrotor driveshaft for undetermined reasons resulting in loss of tailrotor drive. This resulted in the helicopter spinning uncontrolled and descending from a hover until it crashed in the water.
- [NTSB LAX94LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA285.md): Hughes 369HS · Gilbert Islands (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1994 · N9242F · Substantial damage
  > An in flight failure and separation of the tail rotor for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI94LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA224.md): Cessna 150 · Andover, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1994 · N9284U · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's improper procedures and directives by electing to pull the mixture control to the 'off' position during simulated emergency procedures. A factor associated with the accident is the existence of weather conditions conducive to…
- [NTSB SEA94LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA171.md): Robinson R-22M · Portland, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1994 · N42WC · Substantial damage
  > Tail rotor gearbox failure due to inadequate assembly and inspection procedures by the manufacturer.
- [NTSB SEA94LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA169.md): Cessna T-188C · Weiser, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1994 · N4900T · Substantial damage
  > Clearance from powerlines was not maintained. Factors include dusk light conditions.
- [NTSB SEA94FA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA164.md): Cessna 185C · Palouse, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1994 · N5833T · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent disorientation of the pilot after entering instrument meteorological conditions. Fog was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW94FA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA220.md): SIAI-Marchetti F.260 · Dover, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1994 · N260MS · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate altitude while performing an aerobatic demonstration. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's inadequate training, his lack of experience in the type of operation, and insufficient FAA oversight of this type…
- [NTSB CHI94DCG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94DCG02.md): Aero Commander Calair A-9B · Excelsior Sprgs, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 5, 1994 · N7965V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude clearance above the powerlines during his maintenance test application run.
- [NTSB SEA94FA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA163.md): Piper J3C-65 · Seeley Lake, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1994 · N88114 · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain flying airspeed.
- [NTSB MIA94LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA171.md): Pitts S2B · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1994 · N61PS · Substantial damage
  > The poor welding quality of the manufacturer, resulting in the fatigue failure of the aileron attachment bracket.
- [NTSB MIA94LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA172.md): Aero Commander S2R · Rolling Fork, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1994 · N8820Q · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined causes. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA94FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA162.md): Piper PA-18A-150 · Lowell, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1994 · N8565D · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain adequate airspeed.
- [NTSB NYC94LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA110.md): Bell 47-G5 · Wareham, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1994 · N59400 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate inflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC94LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA108.md): Cessna 172N · Bristol, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1994 · N734TU · Substantial damage
  > the failure of maintenance personnel to remove an object from the carburetor heat duct during annual inspection which blocked induction air and resulted in the loss of engine power, and the subsequent collision with the terrain during a forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL94LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA128.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Smithville, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1994 · N3649B · Destroyed
  > The failure of # 2 cylinder head.
- [NTSB MIA94LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA170.md): Fullana Quicksilver GT-500 · Palmas Del Mar, PR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1994 · N4287L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's abrupt lowering of the flaps which resulted in a loss of control at an altitude insufficient for recovery, and the pilot's unwarranted low flying.
- [NTSB FTW94LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA217.md): Grumman G-164A · Marked Tree, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1994 · N6568 · Substantial damage
  > The power loss for undetermined reasons. Factors were the pilot's inadvertent entry into a stall and the lack of suitable terrain onto which to execute the landing.
- [NTSB CHI94LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA218.md): Callair A9B · Minot, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1994 · N2851F · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the wheat field. A factor was the turbulence.
- [NTSB ANC94FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94FA074.md): Piper PA-22 · Delta Junction, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1994 · N8510C · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the pilot did not maintain airspeed resulting in a stall/spin.
- [NTSB LAX94LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA268.md): Rockwell S2-R · Firebaugh, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1994 · N4230X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of aircraft control as a result of incapacitation from an in-flight sulfur fire.
- [NTSB FTW94LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA218.md): Cessna 182K · Collbran, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1994 · N2580Q · Destroyed
  > An inadvertent stall. Factors were a partially blocked pitot tube and a downdraft.
- [NTSB CHI94DTG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94DTG02.md): Air Tractor AT301 · Lawton, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 29, 1994 · N4349S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. The carburetor icing weather condition was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA94LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA156.md): Burkhart Grob G-109B · Bend, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1994 · N109KM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to drugs, which led to his failure to maintain control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI94LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA191.md): Hiller HU-12E · Watertown, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1994 · N330CW · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout. A factor associated with the accident was the powerlines.
- [NTSB ANC94FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94FA070.md): de Havilland DHC-3 · Juneau, AK · Accident · 7 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1994 · N13GA · Substantial damage
  > VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain altitude (clearance) above the surface of the river. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions, and the surface condition of the…
- [NTSB FTW94LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA209.md): Grumman G-164A · Parkin, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1994 · N6535 · Substantial damage
  > Total power loss for undetermined reasons. A factor was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW94FA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA206.md): Luscombe 8A · Decatur, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1994 · N71347 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control while maneuvering. Factors were the pilot's maneuvering at an low altitude and his lack of recent experience in make and model.
- [NTSB FTW94FA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA203.md): Cessna 175B · Sonora, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1994 · N8103T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance.
- [NTSB FTW94GA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94GA204.md): Hughes 269C · London, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 20, 1994 · N7404F · Destroyed
  > The partial power loss due to a sticking valve. Factors were the remaining worn lobes on the camshaft and the lack of suitable terrain onto which a successful forced landing could be executed.
- [NTSB MIA94LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA162.md): Stolte Deuce · Prentiss, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1994 · N10RS · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude while performing an aerobatic maneuver and recovering from a spin. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's failure to follow procedures/directives, lack of formal training in aerobatic flight, and…
- [NTSB MIA94LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA161.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1994 · N5333Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain a visual outlook and a safe altitude while making a low pass over a boat, resulting in an in-flight collision with the boat mast.
- [NTSB ATL94LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA122.md): Stephen Akro · Advance, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1994 · N69TA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed.
- [NTSB SEA94LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA150.md): Schell RV-6A · Crowheart, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1994 · N48TS · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain adequate altitude. A factor was downdraft conditions.
- [NTSB LAX94LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA254.md): Schweizer G-164B · Live Oak, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1994 · N8392K · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to remain clear of power lines. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's impairment due to use of drugs that were not approved for use while flying.
- [NTSB FTW94LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA195.md): Grumman G-164D · Gilbert, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1994 · N164MC · Destroyed
  > The inadvertent stall while performing aerobatic maneuvers at an inadequate altitude.
- [NTSB BFO94LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA099.md): Upton Mustang II · Churchtown, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1994 · N49YP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's performance of a maneuver that exceeded the design stress limits of the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX94LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA247.md): Grumman G-164A · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1994 · N8507H · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight fire due to the spontaneous combustion of sulfur dust and subsequent forced landing. A factor was the high temperature.
- [NTSB CHI94LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA195.md): Canadair T-33 · Mount Clemens, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1994 · N12418 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain during an aerobatic maneuver. His improper execution of the maneuver was a factor.
- [NTSB ATL94LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA119.md): Piper PA-25-235C · Bainbridge, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1994 · N4643Y · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent stall by the pilot during practice agricultural spraying runs.
- [NTSB SEA94LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA147.md): Hughes 369D · Snoqualmie, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1994 · N1088G · Substantial damage
  > Poor in-flight planning/decision. Factors to the accident were: clearance not maintained and tailwind.
- [NTSB FTW94LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA192.md): Callair A-5T · Fabens, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1994 · N96084 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB FTW94FA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA191.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Breckenridge, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1994 · N4492Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC. Factors were the weather and the lack of flight instruments.
- [NTSB ATL94LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA117.md): Cessna 140 · Bainbridge, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1994 · N89972 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA94LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA145.md): Mooney M20C · Wamsutter, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1994 · N711LP · Substantial damage
  > Clearance not maintained. A factor to the accident was: transmission wire.
- [NTSB SEA94LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA142.md): 1ST FTR GP FOCKE-WULF 190 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1994 · N25074 · Destroyed
  > Improper balancing of the ailerons resulting in aileron flutter.
- [NTSB LAX94LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA242.md): Hayes/Pietenpol AIR Camper · Blythe, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1994 · N76TC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's unexpected encounter with a downdraft while flying at an improper altitude in mountainous terrain.

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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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