# 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 LAX94LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA241.md): Hughes 369D · Kaneohe, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1994 · N4943T · Substantial damage
  > the operator's and pilot's failure to ensure that the cargo net containing empty paper bags was sufficiently ballasted to prevent it from flying up into the tail rotor.
- [NTSB ATL94LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA115.md): Cessna 172 · Flowery Branch, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1994 · N3882L · Substantial damage
  > The maintenance personnel's failure to properly secure the throttle linkage assembly that resulted in a reduction in engine power.
- [NTSB SEA94LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA138.md): Siai-Marchetti SF.260B · Prospect, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1994 · N943TA · Substantial damage
  > The fracture of a connecting rod. Factors include no suitable forced landing site, and a fence and irrigation system in the field where the forced landing took place.
- [NTSB FTW94LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA187.md): Grumman G-164B · Carlisle, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1994 · N8363K · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reason. A factor ws the lack of suitable terrain at the pilot's disposal for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX94LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA239.md): Enstrom 280C · California City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1994 · N123MT · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain control of the helicopter.
- [NTSB FTW94LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA197.md): Glasflugel Standard Libelle · Wellington, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1994 · N3992 · Substantial damage
  > Was the pilot's improper compensation for the crosswind. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI94LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA193.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Levant, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1994 · N2344T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of weather conditions associated with known thunderstorm activity. Factors were the thunderstorm and downdrafts.
- [NTSB BFO94LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA090.md): Aerospatiale SA318C · Rassellas, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1994 · N4682 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the lost of engine power. Factors in the accident were the pilot operating the helicopter with known deficiencies in equipment and no suitable terrain available for landing.
- [NTSB CHI94LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA189.md): Waco UPF-7 · Good Hope, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1994 · N29952 · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft, while maneuvering. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's impairment due to use of a prescription drug that was not approved for use while flying.
- [NTSB ANC94LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA066.md): Aeronca 7AC · Naknek, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1994 · N84310 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed above the stall speed during maneuvering flight.
- [NTSB SEA94LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA136.md): Ayres S2R · Burley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1994 · N8542 · Substantial damage
  > A loose carburetor. Factors include no suitable terrain for making a forced landing, and trees in the field where the forced landing took place.
- [NTSB LAX94LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA235.md): Bell 47D-1 · Chino, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1994 · N14412 · Substantial damage
  > loss of aircraft control due to the pilot's failure to correctly configure the hydraulic system prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI94DEM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94DEM01.md): Grumman G-164A · Muskegon, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 2, 1994 · N8939H · Substantial damage
  > The propeller not being able to be feathered by the pilot, inadequate altitude for a successful forced landing, and the failure of the combustion section. A factor associated with this accident was the stall/mush encountered by the pilot due to the…
- [NTSB BFO94LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA083.md): Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-C · Fairfield, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1994 · N166W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the maneuver.
- [NTSB NYC94LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA097.md): Bell 47G3 Soloy · Friendsville, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1994 · N121CD · Destroyed
  > The partial failure of the turbine engine for undetermined reasons, during an agriculture maneuver at low altitude, over terrain unsuitable for an autorotation.
- [NTSB LAX94LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA231.md): Cessna 172N · Roosevelt, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1994 · N6305J · Destroyed
  > the pilot's selection of an inadequate terrain clearance altitude while maneuvering over a lake. A factor in the accident was the calm glassy water conditions which may have affected the pilot's perception of his actual height above the water.
- [NTSB NYC94LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA098.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Burt, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1994 · N8688L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, resulting in an inadvertent stall and collision with trees.
- [NTSB SEA94LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA133.md): Cessna 172M · Lookout Pass, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1994 · N30608 · Destroyed
  > Poor in-flight planning. Factors include cloudy weather.
- [NTSB LAX94LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA226.md): Parker Rotorway Exec 90 · Fallbrook, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1994 · N78435 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper preflight and miscalculation of remaining fuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and improper autorotation, due to inadequate transition/upgrade training and lack of familiarity with helicopters.
- [NTSB SEA94LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA135.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Rexburg, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1994 · N4842Y · Substantial damage
  > Engine failure after loss of oil due to a ruptured oil line.
- [NTSB LAX94LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA225.md): Staudacher 300S · Chandler, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1994 · N791S · Substantial damage
  > The operation of the engine at an RPM setting that exceeded the original design specifications and resulted in the failure of the no. 5 connecting rod bearing.
- [NTSB FTW94FA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA183.md): Cessna 320E · Battle Mountain, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 28, 1994 · N3472Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering during a low level aerial mapping flight. A factor was the box canyon.
- [NTSB BFO94FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94FA082.md): Cessna A150L · Leonardtown, MD · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 28, 1994 · N5964J · Destroyed
  > Improper use of carburetor heat by the pilot, which resulted in loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. A contributing factor was the presence of carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB SEA94LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA132.md): Piper PA-12 · Nashua, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1994 · N3960M · Substantial damage
  > Airspeed was not maintained. Factors include an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB SEA94LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA128.md): Bell 204B · Libby, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1994 · N911SW · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue fracture of the 42 degree gear box input pinion. Factors include unsuitable, mountainous/hilly terrain.
- [NTSB LAX94LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA240.md): Cessna 150M · Lancaster, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1994 · N63105 · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin while maneuvering at minimum controllable airspeed. A factor in the accident was the instructor's selection of an inadequate above ground altitude to begin the maneuver.
- [NTSB MIA94LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA154.md): Pitts S2B · Keystone Height, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1994 · N61PS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's exceeding of the design limitations of the airplane.
- [NTSB NYC94LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA094.md): Bradford Seahawk · Richmond, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1994 · N65TB · Destroyed
  > was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the collision with an object during the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW94LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA177.md): Grumman G-164B · Casscoe, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1994 · N48386 · Destroyed
  > The inadvertent stall and power loss for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI94DTK01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94DTK01.md): Weatherly 620 · Ridgeview, SD · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 24, 1994 · N5296W · Substantial damage
  > fuel starvation due to the pilot's improper fuel tank selection.
- [NTSB MIA94FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94FA148.md): Cessna A150M · Indiantown, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 23, 1994 · N9856J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol and drugs, which led to his improper planning/decision, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a maneuver.
- [NTSB SEA94LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA127.md): Grumman G-164B · Princeton, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1994 · N50WS · Destroyed
  > Inadvertent retarding of throttle by pilot. Factors include trees.
- [NTSB SEA94FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA123.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Challis, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 21, 1994 · N86980 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain.
- [NTSB LAX94LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA222.md): Hillberg EH-101 · Corona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1994 · N10TE · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's loss of control of the helicopter while hovering downwind. A lack of test-flight data to establish the aircraft's performance limitations was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB FTW94LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA174.md): Grumman G-164A · Stuttgart, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1994 · N9678 · Substantial damage
  > Was the pilots failure to maintain terrain clearance.
- [NTSB CHI94LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA166.md): Grumman G-164 · Hillsboro, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1994 · N551Y · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree.
- [NTSB ATL94LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA104.md): Grumman G-164B · Memphis, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1994 · N6816Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the earthen dike during the swath run.
- [NTSB FTW94LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA166.md): Bell 47G · Sulphur, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1994 · N933B · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the failure of an engine accessory oil pump gear. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the autorotation.
- [NTSB MIA94LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA143.md): Aerosport Scamp WT-B1 · Lake Wales, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1994 · N8490 · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed (vs) while maneuvering resulting in an in-flight loss of control (inadvertent stall) and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB FTW94LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA164.md): Aero Commander S2R · Monticello, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1994 · N4080X · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the number 2 cylinder cracking. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW94FA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA156.md): Boeing E75N1 · Peyton, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 14, 1994 · N631E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's performance of aerobatic maneuvers at an altitude inadequate for recovery.
- [NTSB CHI94LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA159.md): Cessna T210M · Burlington, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1994 · N6737B · Destroyed
  > fuel exhaustion resulting from the failure of the pilot to refuel en route.
- [NTSB FTW94FA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA155.md): Cessna 172P · Arlington, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 13, 1994 · N98723 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of aircraft control for an undetermined reason, while maneuvering in the vicinity of the airport.
- [NTSB CHI94LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA161.md): Bell 206B · Winnebago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1994 · N49585 · Substantial damage
  > a wire strike due to failure to maintain proper altitude, and improper visual lookout by the pilot-in-command.
- [NTSB LAX94LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA213.md): Schweizer G-164B · Gridley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1994 · N3629E · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to a cracked engine cylinder head.
- [NTSB SEA94LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA116.md): Aero Commander S2R · Dayton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1994 · N5646X · Substantial damage
  > Total failure of the connecting rod.
- [NTSB MIA94LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA132.md): Cessna 150 · Port Saint Joe, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1994 · N704LZ · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall. The low altitude at the time of the stall was a factor.
- [NTSB FTW94FA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA149.md): Robl RV4 · Elbert, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 7, 1994 · N88LG · Destroyed
  > An inadvertent stall spin. A factor was the pilot's performance of aerobatic maneuvers at an inadequate altitude.
- [NTSB CHI94LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA162.md): Grumman G-164A · Alexandria, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1994 · N7368 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with wires.
- [NTSB LAX94LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA208.md): Bell UH-1L · Pleasant Grove, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1994 · N204RW · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to see and avoid the power lines due to sun glare from the rising sun at dawn.

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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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