# 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 NYC93FA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA166.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Plymouth, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1993 · N4844Y · Substantial damage
  > was the failure of the pilot to attain proper alignment for the banner pickup which resulted in picking up the banner tow rope on the wing, and an inflight loss of control and uncontrolled contact with the ground.
- [NTSB CHI93LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA347.md): Wells Pitts S-2-S · Bloomington, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1993 · N10T · Destroyed
  > the pilot in command continued the aerobatic maneuver too long to effect a safe level off.
- [NTSB FTW93LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA243.md): Boeing A75N1 · Lafayette, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1993 · N450EC · Substantial damage
  > The engine failure for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain onto which a forced landing could be executed.
- [NTSB CHI93DTG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DTG03.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Washburn, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 20, 1993 · N4693Y · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to a magneto failure.
- [NTSB MIA93LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA178.md): Schweizer G-164B · Benton, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1993 · N6731Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain proper visual outlook.
- [NTSB CHI93LA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA326.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Marshall, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1993 · N4477X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to depart after receiving a weather briefing which forecasted IMC en route and his loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB MIA93LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA176.md): Schweizer G-164B · Immokalee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1993 · N8451K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed (vs) while maneuvering resulting in a stall/mush.
- [NTSB NYC93LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA157.md): Cessna 305A · Beach Haven, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1993 · N53136 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the banner release system to function for an undetermined reason, which resulted in an inability of the aircraft to sustain flight once the banner began dragging in the water. A factor related to the accident was: lack of coordination between the…
- [NTSB LAX93LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA324.md): Schweizer 1-35C · Wickenburg, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1993 · N2562H · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin while maneuvering to land, resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB CHI93FA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA322.md): Piper J-3C-85 · Salol, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1993 · N6301H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in an aerodynamic stall. The pilot's lack of recent flight experience is a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI93DEE05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DEE05.md): Weatherly 620 · Mendota, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 14, 1993 · N4605P · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain clearance fom powerlines during an aerial application manuever.
- [NTSB NYC93LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA150.md): Erco 415D · Thomaston, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1993 · CFJUB · Substantial damage
  > The improper weather evaluation by the non-instrument-rated pilot, and the subsequent VFR flight into instrument meteorologial conditions, resulting in a collision with the terrain.
- [NTSB NYC93LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA147.md): Piper J3C-65 · Stonington, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1993 · N98382 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin, and the pilot's improper use of the carburetor heat which resulted in the accretion of carburetor ice. A factor was carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB LAX93LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA319.md): Hiller UH-12E · Dixon, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1993 · N100LM · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilot to visually detect and avoid the guy wire.
- [NTSB CHI93LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA316.md): Cessna A188B · Lexington, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1993 · N4802Q · Destroyed
  > obstacle clearance not maintained by the pilot-in-command.
- [NTSB NYC93LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA146.md): Cessna 172N · Leeds, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1993 · N739EP · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA93LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA172.md): Love, Sanford W. Dominator · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1993 · N44162 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot in command to maintain rotor speed while reversing direction.
- [NTSB FTW93LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA231.md): Cessna 172RG · Salida, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1993 · N9633B · Destroyed
  > The climb capability of the airplane being exceeded and the pilot's decision to turn into the rising terrain. A factor was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB FTW93FA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA229.md): Cessna 152 · Houston, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1993 · N24893 · Destroyed
  > Company management's dispatch of an airplane with known deficiencies, their failure to correct the deficiencies, and the student pilot's inadvertent entry into a stall. Factors which contributed to the accident were: chafed wiring, fouled spark plugs, a…
- [NTSB MIA93LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA170.md): Robinson R22 B · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1993 · N24049 · Substantial damage
  > The commercial rated student pilot's failure to insure the instructor had taken control of the helicopter and the flight instructors failure to properly supervise the student which resulted in the student letting go of the controls while in a hover.
- [NTSB CHI93DCD03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DCD03.md): Howard W. Dutton Glas AIR II RG · Mt. Pleasant, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 2, 1993 · N92T · Destroyed
  > the pilot-in-command's not maintaining aircraft control.
- [NTSB FTW93LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA225.md): Stinson 108-3 · Osceola, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1993 · N4021C · Substantial damage
  > Inadvertent stall. Factors were the improper latching of the engine cowling by the pilot and his inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB CHI93DCQ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DCQ02.md): Cessna 188 · Buhler, KS · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 1, 1993 · N4864Q · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to a fractured accessory (camshaft) drive gear.
- [NTSB DEN93LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA094.md): Cessna 152 · Corpus Christi, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1993 · N5115B · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent stall. A factor was the pilot's intentional buzzing at low altitude over the beach.
- [NTSB CHI93LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA305.md): Bell 47G-3B · Clarinda, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1993 · N8480E · Destroyed
  > The commercial pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from obstacles during aerial application maneuvers.
- [NTSB DEN93LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA093.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Brookland, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1993 · N7319V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate object clearance.
- [NTSB DEN93LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA091.md): Continental Copters Tomcat MK5A · Duson, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1993 · N9014T · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the transmission mast bearing, resulting in oil contamination and subsequent blockage of the internal oil ports and passages. Factors were: total loss of collective control and partial loss of cyclic control.
- [NTSB DEN93FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93FA090.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Elk Springs, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1993 · N5035K · Destroyed
  > The performance of a stall/spin at an altitude inadequate for recovery and level off.
- [NTSB CHI93LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA282.md): Grumman G164 · Brule, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1993 · N8368 · Substantial damage
  > The unsuitable terrain encountered. Factors relating to this accident include total failure of an engine cylinder, and a hidden obstruction.
- [NTSB LAX93LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA303.md): Ayres S2R · Stratford, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1993 · N4930X · Destroyed
  > That the pilot misjudged the airplane's altitude. Factors relating to this accident were the pilot's fatigue and the light conditions.
- [NTSB LAX93LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA302.md): Robinson R22-B · Venice, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1993 · N23517 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain proper main rotor RPM, altitude, and airspeed during the performance of a steep turn. Inadequate in-flight planning and overconfidence in the pilot's abilities were factors in this accident.
- [NTSB DEN93LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA088.md): Piper J3C-90 · Meeker, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1993 · N33111 · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate terrain clearance. A factor was the intentional low pass performed by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB CHI93LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA303.md): Schweizer G167B · Borup, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1993 · N6637Q · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to a cracked cylinder head.
- [NTSB SEA93LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA161.md): Bell B206BII · Lake Powell, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1993 · N502AH · Substantial damage
  > A power loss for undetermined reasons. Factors include landing in water.
- [NTSB CHI93MA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93MA276.md): Canadair CL-600-2B19 · Byers, KS · Accident · 3 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1993 · CFCRJ · Destroyed
  > The captain's failure to adhere to the agreed upon flight test plan for ending the test maneuver at the onset of prestall stick shaker, and the flightcrew's failure to assure that all required switches were properly positioned for anti-spin chute deployment.…
- [NTSB CHI93FA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA274.md): Cessna A150K · Goshen, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1993 · N8382M · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other. A factor in the accident was the position of the sun which resulted in sun glare for the pilot of the mong sport.
- [NTSB ATL93LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA134.md): Grumman G-164A · Ashford, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1993 · N8373 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the engine supercharger assembly, which resulted in a loss of engine power. A factor was the trees at the forced landing site.
- [NTSB CHI93DEP02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DEP02.md): Stoeckler RV-4 · Lake Delton, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 24, 1993 · N720DS · Destroyed
  > the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain proper altitude. A factor was trees.
- [NTSB BFO93FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA135.md): Krowell Christen Eagle II · Lebanon, NH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1993 · N90BC · Destroyed
  > Inadequate crew/group coordination.
- [NTSB ANC93LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA125.md): Hughes 369D · Cordova, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1993 · N3115Y · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB LAX93FA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA297.md): Cessna 175B · Blythe, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1993 · N8264T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid the cable due to drug impairment. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's intentional buzzing, his ostentatious display, and his failure to maintain an adequate altitude over the river.
- [NTSB DEN93LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA084.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Garner, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1993 · N3650U · Substantial damage
  > Total failure of one propeller blade. Factors were the continued operation of the engine during the forced landing, despite the pilot's efforts to shut it down, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI93FA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA267.md): Cessna 310C · Norton, KS · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1993 · N339R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to alcohol impairment. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's intentional flight into adverse weather, fog, and the dark night.
- [NTSB MIA93FA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93FA160.md): Piper PA-28 · Morriston, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1993 · N5096W · Destroyed
  > VFR flight by the pilot(s) into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) and failure to maintain adequate altitude (or clearance) from the tower. The proximity of the tower/guy wires and weather condition were related factors.
- [NTSB BFO93FA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA132.md): North American T-6G · Berryville, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1993 · N44CT · Destroyed
  > 1.) The pilot's poor judgment in performing a maneuver in close proximity to the ground, and 2.) the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent loss of control in flight, resulting in a collision…
- [NTSB ANC93LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA120.md): Piper PA-18 · Chickaloon Flat, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1993 · N1009A · Destroyed
  > The pilot in commands misjudgment of aerodynamic maneuvering parameters (inflight decision making), and his inadvertant stall/spin entry at low altitude.
- [NTSB CHI93LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA260.md): Champion 7KCAB · Hill City, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1993 · N11AT · Destroyed
  > the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason and the pilot's decision to continue flying the airplane with known deficiencies. Factors in the accident are the lack of suitable terrain available for a forced landing, the airplane's low altitude, and the…
- [NTSB CHI93DTK02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DTK02.md): Hiller UH-12E · Milbank, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 18, 1993 · N4028M · Destroyed
  > Undetermined
- [NTSB CHI93DTG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DTG02.md): Aero Commander S2R · Hoople, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 18, 1993 · N5635X · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a cracked engine cylinder.
- [NTSB SEA93FA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93FA153.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Battleground, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1993 · N8472C · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain adequate altitude during his maneuver.

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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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