# 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 ATL94LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA026.md): Cessna 150 · Griffin, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1993 · N4092J · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation caused by foreign matter blockage of the fuel tank vent system.
- [NTSB CHI94LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA043.md): Cleveland Piel Emeraude CP-304 · Warrensburg, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1993 · N7631C · Substantial damage
  > the intentional entry of a stall/spin by the student pilot.
- [NTSB ATL94LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA025.md): Sikorsky H34-G · Walterboro, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1993 · N8503J · Substantial damage
  > The seizure of the aircraft throttle to engine linkage for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB MIA94FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94FA031.md): Mooney M20E · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1993 · N9241V · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor related to the accident was: the lack of altitude for recovery from a stall.
- [NTSB MIA94FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94FA030.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1993 · N43079 · Destroyed
  > Loss of aircraft control for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB MIA94LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA029.md): Hiller UH-12E · Moore Haven, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1993 · N130HA · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain aircraft control following loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX94LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA057.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1993 · N50412 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel system contamination. A factor in the accident was the soft terrain in the landing area.
- [NTSB LAX94FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA058.md): Siai-Marchetti F-260 · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1993 · N126MJ · Destroyed
  > the dual student pilot's failure to maintain minimum air speed in flight which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the improper weight and balance, inadequate altitude, and inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB MIA94LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA026.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Labelle, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1993 · N5755P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command exceeding the structural limits of the airplane's design limits by in-flight over-stress that resulted in damage to the gear extension system, fuselage and control surfaces.
- [NTSB LAX94LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA066.md): Yakovlev YAK-55M · Greenfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1993 · N7090L · Substantial damage
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB LAX94LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA054.md): Hiller UH-12E · Salinas, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1993 · N161HA · Substantial damage
  > a fatigue failure of the torsion-tension bar pin due to fretting corrosion. A factor in this accident was an inadequate quality of material utilized in the manufacture of the pin.
- [NTSB SEA94LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA036.md): Aero Commander S2R · Pasco, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1993 · N8818Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain clearance with the irrigation sprinkler system.
- [NTSB NYC94FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA027.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Kinnelon, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1993 · N43791 · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW94FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA036.md): Cessna 152 · Guthrie, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1993 · N45968 · Substantial damage
  > Was the pilot-in-command continued VFR flight into IMC. A factor was fog.
- [NTSB SEA94LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA246.md): Flake Talon XP · Estacada, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1993 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude and/or clearance from mountainous terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the terrain condition and flight into an area with adverse weather and unfavorable winds.
- [NTSB SEA94LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA031.md): Cessna 150G · Kirkland, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1993 · N2446J · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain clearance with the tree. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot in command's ostentatious display.
- [NTSB LAX94LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA043.md): Hiller UH-12E · Salinas, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1993 · N149HA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper handling of the helicopter which resulted in overloading of the rotor system in a maneuvering turn during aerial application of chemical, and subsequent failure of the main rotor paddle assembly.
- [NTSB SEA94LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA030.md): Hawkins & Powers UH-1B · North Bend, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1993 · N91NW · Substantial damage
  > Total failure of the intermediate gearbox. The lack of suitable terrain for an autorotation was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX94FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA048.md): Beech V-35 · Shaver Lake, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1993 · N630AW · Destroyed
  > An in-flight breakup of the airplane following the pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC conditions during which directional control of the airplane was not maintained, and the design limits of the airplane were exceeded. The pilot's inadequate evaluation of…
- [NTSB BFO94FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94FA005.md): Cessna 152 · Walkersville, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1993 · N47456 · Destroyed
  > Improper planning/decision by the instructor pilot (CFI) by teaching stalls and slow flight to a pre-solo student on a dark night, and the instructor's failure to maintain (or regain) control of the airplane, due to spatial disorientation. Factor's related to…
- [NTSB FTW94FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA031.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Longview, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1993 · N6651P · Destroyed
  > Poor judgment of the pilot due to impairment from consumption of alcohol and use of a drug (marijuana), and his failure to correct a descent, while maneuvering at low altitude. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's psychological condition.
- [NTSB CHI94LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA034.md): Cessna 175 · Hot Springs, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1993 · N7112M · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilots to maintain sufficient altitude to ensure terrain clearance. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the dark night and rising terrain.
- [NTSB SEA94LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA029.md): Bell 47G3B2 · Toledo, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1993 · N8169J · Substantial damage
  > Transmission shear bolts failed causing a loss of power to the rotor system, and the pilot encountered unsuitable terrain during his autorotation attempt.
- [NTSB MIA94LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA016.md): Lovern Pitts S1C · Miami, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1993 · N55SR · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight by the pilot-in-command resulting in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB LAX94LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA037.md): Robinson R-22 · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1993 · N803EH · Substantial damage
  > Improper remedial action by the student pilot. Lack of total experience is a factor.
- [NTSB FTW94FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA025.md): Cessna 152 · Van Horn, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1993 · N4674L · Destroyed
  > Was the pilot's attempt to perform aerobatics at low altitude and the inadvertent stall. A factor was the pilot's ostentatious display.
- [NTSB LAX94LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA033.md): Robinson R22A · Santa Rosa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1993 · N8452Z · Substantial damage
  > the separation of the tail rotor due to a collision with a mylar balloon and the subsequent hard landing during an autorotation. A factor in the accident was the dark night lighting conditions which limited the pilot's ability to see and avoid the balloon.
- [NTSB FTW94FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA023.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Saratoga, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1993 · N130KS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's performance of aerobatics at an altitude where it was not possible to maintain clearance.
- [NTSB FTW94LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA021.md): Bell 206B · W. Cameron 240 · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1993 · N360S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude while maneuvering. Factors were his continued flight into known adverse weather and his self-induced pressure to complete the flight.
- [NTSB ATL94FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA010.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Richmond Hill, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1993 · N26462 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate altitude above the water. And his physical impairment due to drugs.
- [NTSB LAX94LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA027.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Mokuleia, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1993 · N7779S · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's misjudgement of descent rate and terrain clearance while manuevering along a ridgeline. Factors in the accident were the downdrafts and the mountainous/hilly nature of the terrain.
- [NTSB LAX94LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA026.md): Cessna 177B · Pleasant Grove, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1993 · N18174 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the starter to turn the engine over due to inadequate maintenance and inspection.
- [NTSB DCA94GA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA94GA010.md): Beech 300/F · Front Royal, VA · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 1 · Final report · Oct 26, 1993 · N82 · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilot-in-command to ensure that the airplane remained in visual meteorological conditions over mountainous terrain, and the failure of the Federal Aviation Administration executives and managers responsible for the FAA flying program to:…
- [NTSB CHI94LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA025.md): Cessna 150M · Franklin, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1993 · N9259U · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the instructor pilot (CFI) to use carburetor heat during the simulated engine failure, which resulted in carburetor ice and loss of engine power. Factors related to the accident were: carburetor icing conditions and the crop in the emergency…
- [NTSB CHI94LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA024.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Woonsocket, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1993 · N39952 · Destroyed
  > the pilot misjudging the airplane's clearance under the wires. Factors related to the accident were the performance of a low pass and the wires which were contacted.
- [NTSB SEA94FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA018.md): Cessna 172K · North Bend, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1993 · N79405 · Destroyed
  > Loss of control while in flight due to pilot incapacitation from atherosclerotic heart disease.
- [NTSB CHI94LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA022.md): Hiller UH12E · Sioux Rapids, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1993 · N4026S · Destroyed
  > the Pilot in Command failed to maintain clearance with the terrain while proceeding up an upslope.
- [NTSB ATL94FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA007.md): Beech S-35 · Carrollton, GA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1993 · N8688Q · Destroyed
  > Was the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a missed approach which resulted in a stall. A factor was the pilot's failure to follow IFR procedures.
- [NTSB LAX94LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA017.md): Aerospatiale SA-315 · Beckwourth, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1993 · N49511 · Substantial damage
  > was the worn collective servo causing a hydraulic lock and not allowing the pilot to lower the collective. This condition caused the main rotor blades rpm to decay.
- [NTSB MIA94LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA012.md): Cessna 172M · Culebra, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1993 · N16582 · Substantial damage
  > The poor in-flight decision of the pilot-in-command to bank the airplane while flying low level instead of climbing to avoid collision with a bird. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the water.
- [NTSB FTW94LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA012.md): Cessna A188 · Burleson, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1993 · N8020V · Destroyed
  > Was the pilot's inadvertent entry into a stall. A factor was his abrupt maneuvering of the airplane at low altitude.
- [NTSB SEA94FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA014.md): Cessna 172P · Kelso, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1993 · N115FR · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to follow the published missed approach procedure. Factors in the accident were: the weather and mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB CHI94LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA013.md): Hughes 269A · Coldwater, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1993 · N7032U · Substantial damage
  > the fatigue failure of the tailboom support strut attachment lug.
- [NTSB LAX94FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA009.md): North American T-6G · Green Valley, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1993 · N7765C · Destroyed
  > the CFI's failure to maintain the proper altitude while flying over mountainous terrain, and his inadvertent flight into instrument weather conditions. Contributing factors were the CFI's improper in-flight decision to fly at the low altitude and his…
- [NTSB CHI94FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA010.md): Cessna R182 · Herbster, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1993 · N6422S · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from trees.
- [NTSB SEA94LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA015.md): Varga 2150A · Burns, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1993 · N5074V · Destroyed
  > Poor in-flight planning/decision and an inadvertent stall/spin. A factor to the accident was an excessive pull-up.
- [NTSB FTW94FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA009.md): Piper PA-36-285 · Estelline, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1993 · N57577 · Destroyed
  > Clearance not maintained by the pilot.
- [NTSB SEA94LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA011.md): Cessna 172M · Longbranch, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1993 · N9932Q · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilot's failure to follow procedures. Factors include carburetor icing conditions and soft terrain in the landing area.
- [NTSB SEA94LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA010.md): Robinson R-22B · Marysville, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1993 · N8072V · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain altitude.
- [NTSB CHI94LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA007.md): Boeing 75N1 · St Paul, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1993 · N81235 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain proper 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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