# 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 SEA94LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA113.md): Cessna 172N · Monarch, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1994 · N739CW · Substantial damage
  > Poor in flight planning/decision. A factor to the accident was downdrafts.
- [NTSB FTW94FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA140.md): Cessna 150M · Arroyo City, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1994 · N190AR · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall during the pull up. Factors were the low pass, his ostentatious display, and his inability to recover from the stall due to insufficient altitude.
- [NTSB ATL94LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA087.md): Cessna 182B · Ellijay, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1994 · N2673G · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent deployment of the parachute because of the jumpmaster's inattention to the static line.
- [NTSB FTW94FA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA138.md): Cessna A150K · Mccrory, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1994 · N8457M · Destroyed
  > Was the inadvertent stall and spin. Factors were the pilot's performance of aerobatics at an inadequate altitude.
- [NTSB SEA94LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA109.md): Bell 206B · Summerville, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1994 · N35BL · Destroyed
  > The pilot did not maintain clearance from the wires. The overcast sky condiiton was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA94LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA107.md): Rich RV-4 · Weston, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1994 · N3344E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat. Factors include carburetor icing conditions, and no suitable site for a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW94LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA134.md): Weatherly 201C · Sterling, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1994 · N1295W · Destroyed
  > An inadvertent stall. Factors were fuel exhaustion and the pilot's failue to refuel the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI94FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA140.md): Vavra, Martin A. Rebel 300 · Wonderlake, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1994 · N12MV · Destroyed
  > Fatigue and catastrophic failure of the main wing spar resulting from the designer's excessive, unverified estimate of the strength of the spar cap material and the manufacturer's failure to attain the specified strength during the production process.
- [NTSB LAX94LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA199.md): Continental Copters Tomcat MK5A · Brawley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1994 · N9061T · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude, while maneuvering to land after completing aerial application. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and the lack of visual cues for the pilot to detect the obstruction (power line).
- [NTSB CHI94FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA137.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Marshfield, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1994 · N5581F · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude during a VFR flight into IMC conditions.
- [NTSB CHI94LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA139.md): Cessna 172K · Howes, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1994 · N46474 · Substantial damage
  > The diverted attention of the pilot-in-command and his failure to maintain proper altitude.
- [NTSB ATL94LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA084.md): Grumman G-164B · Ozark, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1994 · N48717 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB LAX94FA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA197.md): Hughes 369D · Hanapepe, HI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1994 · N1103N · Destroyed
  > Inadequate turbine engine compressor cleaning procedures based on information in the manufacturer's service letter, and loss of engine power due to blockage of the fuel nozzle strainer with foreign material (sodium). Factors related to the accident were: the…
- [NTSB LAX94LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA200.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Yuma, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1994 · N304JP · Substantial damage
  > an uncommanded engine deceleration to idle due to the improper installation of the throttle arm on the carburetor shaft.
- [NTSB LAX94LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA194.md): Pitts S-2A · Kahuku, HI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1994 · N54TA · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control due to spatial disorientation while performing an acrobatic routine. A factor in the accident was the low altitude at which the pilot was performing the acrobatic maneuvers.
- [NTSB LAX94LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA192.md): Cessna 172F · Arlington, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1994 · N5709R · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the certified flight instructor to properly supervise the student pilot and perform the appropriate remedial action before the airplane descended to an altitude too low for recovery. Factors were the student pilot's handling of the airplane which…
- [NTSB LAX94LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA190.md): Bushby Mustang II · Byron, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1994 · N363RD · Destroyed
  > an abrupt maneuver by the pilot that initiated an in-flight separation of the tail and wing sections during acrobatic flight.
- [NTSB FTW94FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA123.md): SIAI-Marchetti F.260C · Watson, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1994 · N14FD · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from wires during low level flight which resulted in a severed aileron cable. Factors were the pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude during the flight and his inability to control the airplane…
- [NTSB BFO94LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA068.md): Cessna 150H · Mount Vernon, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1994 · N22601 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with the ground. Factors were transmission wires and the pilot's inadequate inflight decision.
- [NTSB FTW94LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA126.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Muskogee, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1994 · N4647Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power line. Factors were a chemical spray contaminated windscreen, the resultant limitation to visibility, and sun glare.
- [NTSB FTW94LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA124.md): Bell 206L-3 · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1994 · N937S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM, his delayed flare, and improper touchdown. A factor was a failure of the fuel control/governor to the high side which required the pilot to perform a full autorotation.
- [NTSB SEA94FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA100.md): Cessna 182Q · The Dalles, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1994 · N4887N · Destroyed
  > An inflight loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX94LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA188.md): Bell 47G-2 · Willcox, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1994 · N5827U · Substantial damage
  > Engine power loss due to fuel contamination as a result of inadequate inspection of the fuel and fuel system.
- [NTSB FTW94FA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA121.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Hughes, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1994 · N9086V · Destroyed
  > Was the pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance for undetermined reason.
- [NTSB SEA94LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA098.md): Bell 47G-2 · Troutdale, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1994 · N2865B · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilot's inadequate remedial action. Factors include the dual student's lack of experience, and his failure to maintain directional control. Another factor was unfavorable, gusty winds.
- [NTSB ATL94LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA079.md): Cessna 150 · Hazel Green, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1994 · N11560 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power when the fractured piece of the rocker boss interrupted the normal operation of a movable component under the valve cover. A factor was the soft terrain in the landing area.
- [NTSB MIA94LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA119.md): Globe 9C-1B · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1994 · N78321 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Both pilots misjudged their clearance from each other.
- [NTSB MIA94LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA116.md): Bell 206B · Mayaguez, PR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1994 · N39125 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons which resulted in a descent and ditching.
- [NTSB ANC94LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA045.md): Hiller UH12E · Valdez, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1994 · N87594 · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent closure of the fuel supply shutoff valve.
- [NTSB MIA94FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94FA114.md): Piper PA-12 · Merritt Island, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1994 · N2834M · Substantial damage
  > The loss of elevator control due to jamming by the tow rope which prevented the pilot from being able to control the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW94LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA118.md): Ayres S2R-T34 · Elaine, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1994 · N3094F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance.
- [NTSB NYC94LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA074.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · White Plains, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1994 · N5335T · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power as the result of a disconnected throttle cable, and the subsequent forced landing and ditching in water to avoid collision with trees.
- [NTSB SEA94FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA096.md): Bell 206B3 · Lamoille, NV · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1994 · N27736 · Destroyed
  > The ingestion of foreign material (snow) in the engine, which resulted in a flameout (loss of engine power). Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions (snow falling & high density altitude), the lack of snow covers to protect the…
- [NTSB FTW94LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA119.md): Cessna 208 · Whitewright, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1994 · N9421F · Minor damage
  > The inadvertent stall when too many parachutist hung on the outside of the aircraft.
- [NTSB SEA94LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA094.md): Hughes 369D · Rimrock, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1994 · N5211R · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion, the pilot in command's failure to refuel the aircraft, and the inability to successfully execute an auto- rotation landing because of the low altitude.
- [NTSB MIA94LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA105.md): Wallace Thorp T-18 · Boynton Beach, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1994 · N215CK · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's exceeding the designed stress limits of the aircraft resulting in overload failure of the left wing outboard attach fitting. This resulted in inflight separation of the outboard left wing, and subsequent inflight collision with the…
- [NTSB LAX94LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA174.md): Hughes 369D · Hi. Nat'L Park, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1994 · N113RS · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's in-flight decision to maneuver the helicopter close to an active volcano steam vent which resulted in a whiteout condition from the steam, and the pilot's subsequent loss of visual contact with the ground.
- [NTSB ATL94LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA069.md): Cessna 150L · N. Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1994 · N16233 · Substantial damage
  > The improper procedures used by ground personnel during banner tow operations.
- [NTSB NYC94LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA073.md): Burkhart Grob G109B · Nashua, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1994 · N403DW · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor's delay in taking remedial action, which resulted in the motor-glider colliding with trees.
- [NTSB LAX94LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA168.md): Fighter Rebuilders F-2G · Mesa, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1994 · N31518 · Destroyed
  > the airplane sustained a total loss of power and an in-flight fire for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW94FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA102.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1994 · N596BH · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot of the other aircraft to maintain adequate clearance during formation flight. A factor was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation regarding inflight formation procedures.
- [NTSB FTW94LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA103.md): Piper PA-28-140B · Montrose, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1994 · CGUFK · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance.
- [NTSB FTW94LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA098.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Moro, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1994 · N9189Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance of power lines.
- [NTSB FTW94LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA096.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Lamesa, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1994 · N8739L · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent stall. A factor was the gust of wind.
- [NTSB CHI94LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA106.md): Grumman G-164A · Sublette, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1994 · N9686 · Substantial damage
  > the commercial pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain. Related factors are sun glare and rising terrain.
- [NTSB SEA94LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA081.md): Maule M-4-220C · Dubois, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1994 · N40318 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout. Factors include light conditions at dusk.
- [NTSB FTW94LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA097.md): Grumman G-164B · Hamburg, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1994 · N6665Q · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fouled spark plugs. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX94LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA160.md): American Champion 8KCAB · Marana, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1994 · N189AC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's delayed pullout from a vertical aerobatic maneuver for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI94FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA097.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Inman, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1994 · N2495L · Destroyed
  > An unintentional spin which occurred during the maneuvering phase of a biennial flight review. A factor related to the accident was: the airplane's lateral-directional characteristics at or near the stall speed.
- [NTSB SEA94FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA071.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Frenchglen, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1994 · N82951 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain minimum airspeed (vs). The tailwind was a factor.

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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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