# 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 NYC94LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA002.md): Grumman G-164-A · Madisonville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1993 · N9909 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and his inadequate visual lookout in flight which resulted in the collision with wires.
- [NTSB SEA94FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA004.md): Cessna 182P · Heber City, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1993 · N50TH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper inflight decisions and failure to maintain proper altitude. Factors include the box canyon.
- [NTSB NYC94LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA005.md): Swift S-1 · Blairstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1993 · N818AW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor is wind gust and the pilot's inexperience in type aircraft.
- [NTSB FTW94LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA001.md): Cessna T188C · New Deal, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1993 · N2031J · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain ground clearance while avoiding a powerline. Failure of the pilot to see a second set of power lines prior to initiating the spraying run was also a cause.
- [NTSB ANC94FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94FA001.md): Maule M-6-235 · Merrill Pass, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1993 · N5647N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's attempt to fly VFR into IMC conditions. A factor was the whiteout weather condition.
- [NTSB SEA93FA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93FA214.md): Cessna 172N · Ellensburg, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1993 · N172LS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed above stalling speed (vs), and his inadequate remedial action. Factors include the pilot's diverted attention, and an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB LAX94LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA003.md): Cessna 182H · Clear Lake Res, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1993 · N8397S · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain altitude, while performing a low-altitude maneuver (turn) over water. Factors related to the accident were: sun glare, haze, glassy condition of the water, and the lack of visual cues (visual perception) for the pilot to judge…
- [NTSB FTW94LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA033.md): Bell 204-B · Cedar Crest, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1993 · N41699 · No damage
  > Failure of ground personnel to follow published procedures. A factor was the the load jettison.
- [NTSB BFO93FA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA188.md): Ercoupe 415-CD · Charles City, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1993 · N4576B · Destroyed
  > the pilot exceeded the design stress limits of the airplane which resulted in an in-flight break-up.
- [NTSB MIA93FA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93FA200.md): Beech C35 · Ocklawaha, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1993 · N5936C · Destroyed
  > Failure of a propeller blade for an undetermined reason, and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors related to the accident were: low pass performed by the pilot, and his possible impairment from…
- [NTSB SEA93LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA207.md): Bell UH-1B · Pierce, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1993 · N3979C · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the 90 degree gearbox after fatigue failure of the gearbox attach bolts. Factors include hilly/mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB LAX93LA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA367.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Livermore, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1993 · N2407X · Substantial damage
  > A partial engine power loss that resulted in a hard landing due to the engine primer system becoming unlocked.
- [NTSB FTW93LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA263.md): Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18A Dromader · Frogmore, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1993 · N452TC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the powerline. A factor was the dusk light condition.
- [NTSB SEA93FA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93FA205.md): Cessna 185A · De Borgia, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1993 · N4176Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's poor in-flight planning/decision and his failure to maintain airspeed above a stall.
- [NTSB MIA93LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA202.md): Cessna 172M · Hollywood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1993 · N20457 · Substantial damage
  > Inadvertent exceeding of vfe with the flaps extended by the student pilot while practicing maneuvers.
- [NTSB LAX93LA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA365.md): Snow 600-S2C · Surprise, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1993 · N1677S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper inflight planning resulting in his airplane's encounter with wake turbulence.
- [NTSB LAX93LA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA361.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer G-164B · Buttonwillow, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1993 · N8133K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to avoid wires.
- [NTSB SEA93LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA200.md): Cessna A188B · Waterville, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1993 · N9523G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from the powerline.
- [NTSB LAX93LA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA353.md): Hughes 369D · Georgetown, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1993 · N501RR · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control after improperly planning his approach to a hover by avoiding conditions conducive to settling with power. Factors in the accident were high density altitude and failure of the pilot to jettison the external…
- [NTSB BFO93LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA177.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Mattawamkeag, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1993 · N11689 · Substantial damage
  > 1) The pilot's initiation of an excessive maneuver (steep bank turn) at 400 feet above the ground, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, and 2) the pilot's lack of recognition of the nature of the emergency, causing a delay in performing remedial action to…
- [NTSB SEA93LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA211.md): Cessna 150L · Silverton, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1993 · N11882 · Substantial damage
  > Clearance was not maintained. A factor to the accident was: poor in-flight planning/decision.
- [NTSB LAX93LA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA351.md): R&K Special 01 · Reno, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1993 · N115R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control due to an undetermined encounter with an unfavorable wind/air condition in the form of a dust devil, windshear, or wake turbulence from a previous lap. A related factor in the accident was: the low altitude at the time of the…
- [NTSB LAX93FA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA352.md): Scaled Composites 158-8 · Lemmon Valley, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1993 · N221BP · Destroyed
  > Oil starvation and connecting rod failure in the right engine, and a resultant fuel fed fire.
- [NTSB SEA93LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA198.md): Grumman-Schweizer G164A · Dayton, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1993 · N9536 · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain proper clearance from the power lines. The unmarked power lines were a factor.
- [NTSB ANC93LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA177.md): Piper PA-18 · Mosquito River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1993 · N82081 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper altitude during the low pass. A factor was the rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB ANC93IA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93IA176.md): Sikorsky C54A · Anita Bay, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1993 · N44094 · Minor damage
  > The separation of the turbine blade from the power turbine disc.
- [NTSB ATL93LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA156.md): Brown VAN'S RV-3 · Statesville, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1993 · N115DB · Substantial damage
  > Was the pilot's failure to see and avoid utility lines. A factor was the sunglare.
- [NTSB SEA93LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA196.md): Aerospatiale SA-365-N2 · Ogden, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1993 · N818R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude. A factor to the accident was glassy water.
- [NTSB BFO93FA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA169.md): Cessna A150 · Greenbelt, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1993 · N6013J · Destroyed
  > 1) The pilot's poor judgement in buzzing a residential area, 2) his failure to maintain an airspeed above the aerodynamic stalling speed, which led to a stall/spin, and 3) the inability of the pilot to take remedial action and recover from the stall/spin due…
- [NTSB ATL93LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA154.md): Cessna 177RG · Valdosta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1993 · N2074Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of inflight weather conditions which resulted in the inflight encounter with severe turbulence and subsequent overstress of the airframe.
- [NTSB ATL93LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA152.md): Cessna 172 · N. Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1993 · N2437E · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine exhaust valve which resulted in the loss of engine power. The soft terrain in the landing area was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA93LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA193.md): Cessna 172N · Price, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1993 · N8067E · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed above stall.
- [NTSB MIA93LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA191.md): Hudson Rans S-12 · Leesburg, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1993 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed (vso) while maneuvering resulting in a stall/spin.
- [NTSB SEA93FA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93FA194.md): Cessna 182D · Lucile, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1993 · N9995T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an aerodynamic stall. The mountainous terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB FTW93LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA252.md): Mascola Christen Eagle II · Palo Pinto, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1993 · N53JS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional stall at an altitude insufficient to allow a safe recovery.
- [NTSB FTW93FA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA255.md): Gates Learjet 25D · Pecos, NM · Accident · 7 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1993 · N999BH · Destroyed
  > Was physical impairment of the pilot in command from alcohol and drugs. A factor was the first officer's lack of experience in the lear jet.
- [NTSB BFO93LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA156.md): Cessna 172P · Pembroke, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1993 · N50927 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude while manuevering in mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB SEA93LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA188.md): Cessna A188B · Three Forks, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1993 · N21861 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed resulting in a stall/mush. The high density altitude and the pilot's failure to completely jettison his load were factors.
- [NTSB ANC93LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA165.md): Luscombe 8A · Kijik River, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1993 · N71585 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper altitude during the low pass.
- [NTSB ANC93FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93FA161.md): De Havilland DHC-2 · Iliamna, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1993 · N64273 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall. A factor in the accident was the inadequate recurrent training of the pilot by the operator/management.
- [NTSB CHI93IA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93IA382.md): Fairchild SA-227-AC · Grand Rapids, MN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1993 · N446MA · No damage
  > the fractured aileron cable and other maintenance personnel's inadequate maintenance/adjustment.
- [NTSB ANC93LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA159.md): Morgan Steen Skybolt MI-2 · Nome, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1993 · N23JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot delayed in recovering from the aerobatic maneuver.
- [NTSB DEN93LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA105.md): Cessna 172P · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1993 · N65655 · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning and decision making by the pilot in command in descending into a valley at an altitude providing no escape route in mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB ANC93LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA158.md): Hughes 369D · Mount Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1993 · N5074R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, and his delay in taking remedial action. Factors were the mountainous terrain and gusty winds.
- [NTSB ANC93LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA145.md): Cessna 172 · Atigan Pass, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1993 · N80303 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper inflight planning/decision and delay in taking remedial action.
- [NTSB NYC93LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA175.md): Enstrom F28A · Meriden, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1993 · N269Q · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC93LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA168.md): Piper PA-25-225 · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1993 · N9556P · Substantial damage
  > The loosening of the crankshaft geardrive as a resulted of a sheared bolt and guide pin which resulted in the loss of engine power. A factor was a forced landing on a crop field.
- [NTSB ANC93LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA157.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Beaver Creek, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1993 · N7637S · Substantial damage
  > The improper altitude flown by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB FTW93FA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA245.md): Air Tractor AT-402 · La Barre, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1993 · N1508X · Destroyed
  > Loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW93FA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA244.md): Busby Celebrity · Perry, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1993 · N2828 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed due to alcohol impairment. A factor which contributed to the accident was the pilot performing aerobatics at a altitude inadequate to recover from a stall.

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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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