# 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 LAX93LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA290.md): Ayres S2R-T34 · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1993 · N40203 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to visually detect and avoid a power line. A factor in the accident was the twilight light condition.
- [NTSB DEN93LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA081.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Dermott, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1993 · N1009T · Substantial damage
  > Power loss due to the total failure of the engine's master rod. Factors were an improper engine overhaul and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN93LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA079.md): Piper PA-11 · Burkburnett, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1993 · N4834M · Substantial damage
  > The disconnection of the up elevator cable from the control horn. A factor was the incorrect installation of the bolt and castle nut by unknown maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB MIA93GA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93GA154.md): Sikorsky UH-60A · Hortense, GA · Accident · 4 fatal · Final report · Jul 14, 1993 · USA · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's inadequate supervision of the flight, the co-pilot's failure to maintain an adequate altitude, and the failure of both pilots to see and avoid the wires. Contributing to the accident was the pilot-in-command's inadequate preflight…
- [NTSB DEN93LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA076.md): Grumman G-164A · Kaplan, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1993 · N9680 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the spray rig which sprayed chemicals into the pilot's eyes temporarily blinding him.
- [NTSB CHI93LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA251.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Clarence, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1993 · N8906L · Substantial damage
  > Is the pilot in command's failure to maintain proper clearance. A factor to the accident were the trees at the end of the field to be sprayed.
- [NTSB CHI93DEE03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DEE03.md): Maxair MU532 · Fox Lake, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 12, 1993 · NONE · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain the necessary altitude above the terrain.
- [NTSB BFO93FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA119.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Berlin, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1993 · N88189 · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed during pullup from an attempted banner pickup, which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB ATL93FA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93FA127.md): Hughes 369HS · Talladega, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1993 · N9116F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor in-flight decision to land downwind in a confined area that was surrounded by high obstructions, and his failure to properly compensate for the tailwind condition. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's lack of total experience in…
- [NTSB DEN93LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA077.md): Weedhopper B · Port Arthur, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1993 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The failure of the wing fabric and wing spar. Factors were: the improper design change, major repair, and rebuilding of the aircraft by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB BFO93LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA117.md): Holmes Special · Chavies, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1993 · N485MH · Destroyed
  > Fuel starvation due to the pilot's improper decision to take off with a low fuel level. Factors related to the accident were the low fuel level, the pilot's lack of familiarity with the characteristics of the fuel system, and the uneven terrain in the…
- [NTSB BFO93LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA116.md): Maule M-6-235 · Willoughby, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1993 · N56476 · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during a pullup maneuver, which resulted in a stall. A factor related to the accident was the lack of altitude for recovery.
- [NTSB FTW93FA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA211.md): Rockwell S-2R · Bastrop, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1993 · N8512V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance.
- [NTSB CHI93FA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA249.md): American Eurocopter AS350BA · West Plains, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1993 · N350BA · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB CHI93FA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA247.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Houghton, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1993 · N6279A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed while maneuvering which resulted in a stall/mush. Intentional buzzing was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA93FA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93FA151.md): Piper PA-12 · Laramie, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1993 · N3108M · Substantial damage
  > Poor inflight planning and an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB LAX93FA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA281.md): Robinson R22B · Honolulu, HI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1993 · N501R · Destroyed
  > The instructor allowing the student fly solo in wind conditions exceeding the maximum allowable winds in the training syllabus, and also near the maximum demonstrated controllability envelope for the helicopter. Factors which contributed to the accident were…
- [NTSB FTW93LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA212.md): Cessna A188B · Temple, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1993 · N4739R · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to maintain proper object/terrain clearance. Factors were tailwinds and high density altitude.
- [NTSB DEN93FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93FA075.md): Wiley Pitts S-1-E · Walters, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1993 · N70BW · Destroyed
  > Performance of an aerobatic maneuver at an altitude insufficient for adequate terrain clearance.
- [NTSB LAX93LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA277.md): Cessna 172K · Torrance, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1993 · N79034 · Substantial damage
  > An encounter with a windshear condition. The delayed banner jettison was a factor.
- [NTSB FTW93LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA203.md): Aerospatiale SA316B · Snyder, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1993 · N3154Y · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot in command to properly compensate for wind conditions resulting in the loss of directional control through loss of tail rotor authority. Factors were high winds, high density altitude, and failure to jettison the external load.
- [NTSB BFO93LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA106.md): Wernega Benson KB-2 · Mount Holly, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1993 · N6606B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper use of the gyroplane's flight controls.
- [NTSB ATL93LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA123.md): Gulfstream G-164B · Selmer, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1993 · N8163K · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the power lines.
- [NTSB ATL93LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA122.md): Cessna 172 · Seneca, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1993 · N5812A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ATL93LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA121.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Bainbridge, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1993 · N8659L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the ground.
- [NTSB NYC93FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA133.md): American General AA-1 · Vestal, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1993 · N5932L · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation from a fuel leak caused by inadequate maintenance by unqualified personnel, the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the ground.
- [NTSB CHI93FA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA238.md): Beech 58 · Beardstown, IL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1993 · N120TW · Destroyed
  > the pilot-in-command's continued VFR flight into IMC and his failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors were the fog, drizzle, and an abrupt maneuver by the pilot-in-command.
- [NTSB ATL93LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA118.md): Cessna 188B · Centre, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1993 · N731DH · Substantial damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to properly torque the crankcase through bolts.
- [NTSB SEA93LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA142.md): Weatherly 201B · Wilbur, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1993 · N1266W · Substantial damage
  > Visual lookout was not maintained. The wires were a factor.
- [NTSB NYC93LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA139.md): Titan Tornado · East Moriches, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1993 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airpseed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the terrain.
- [NTSB CHI93FA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA234.md): Cessna 210D · Salem, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1993 · N3899Y · Destroyed
  > the pilot's physical impairment.
- [NTSB DEN93LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA070.md): Enstrom F-28C · Boulder, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1993 · N625H · Substantial damage
  > A failure by the pilot flying to adequately compensate for wind conditions which led to a loss of tail rotor control. A factor was: inadequate supervision by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB CHI93LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA236.md): Aeronca 7AC · Waukesha, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1993 · N83429 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed above a stall.
- [NTSB NYC93FA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA127.md): Boeing Stearman PT-17 · Concord, NH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1993 · N58212 · Destroyed
  > Loss of airplane control as the result of incapacitation.
- [NTSB FTW93FA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA197.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Petronila, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1993 · N1504Q · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed, while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor related to the accident was: his lack of altitude for recovery from the stall.
- [NTSB NYC93LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA126.md): Robinson R22 · Sanford, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1993 · N8557Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the helicopter while hovering, resulting in the main rotor blades impacting the ground.
- [NTSB CHI93FA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA218.md): Cessna 172F · Miami, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1993 · N5461R · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB SEA93LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA135.md): Bell 206B · Harlem, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1993 · N33EA · Substantial damage
  > The improper refueling system procedures which allowed water to contaminate the aircraft fuel and the pilot's inadequate preflight.
- [NTSB MIA93FA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93FA145.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Pensacola, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1993 · N2534B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to alcohol impairment. The dark night was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB FTW93LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA193.md): Cessna AT188B · Holly Grove, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1993 · N4804Q · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of power due to fuel exhaustion due to the pilot not refueling. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC93FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA118.md): Cessna P210 · Marthas Vineyrd, MA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1993 · N73CE · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane.
- [NTSB SEA93LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA132.md): Cessna T-188C · Augusta, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1993 · N9952J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and terrain clearance while maneuvering on an aerial application flight. A factor relating to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB CHI93LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA208.md): Hughes 269 · Valley City, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1993 · N213MS · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain clearance from a tree during an aerial application manuever.
- [NTSB NYC93FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA110.md): Skillman Thorp T-18 · Chatham, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1993 · N221DP · Destroyed
  > the pilot's performance of an aerobatic maneuver, with insufficient altitude for recovery, resulting in a collision with the water
- [NTSB LAX93LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA248.md): Henderson Rutan Long EZ · San Pedro Bay, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1993 · N874PM · Destroyed
  > the pilots failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude while maneuvering over the water at low altitude.
- [NTSB MIA93LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA142.md): Sayer, Trevor A. Rans S-12 · New Smyrna Bch, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1993 · N162JT · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed and inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. This was due to improper placement of a component of the fuel system by the builder/pilot.
- [NTSB FTW93FA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA187.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Texas City, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1993 · N2977A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to recover from the intentional maneuver for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX93LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA249.md): Hughes 369D · Kahului, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1993 · N1113L · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain adequate ground obstruction clearance while engaged in a cattle herding operation.
- [NTSB CHI93LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA203.md): Piper PA-36 · Mc Laughlin, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1993 · N3890E · Substantial damage
  > Pilot in command's failure to maintain proper clearance.
- [NTSB CHI93LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA201.md): Bell 47G-2A-1 · Phlox, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1993 · N73988 · Destroyed
  > Was the pilot in command's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor to the accident was the inadequate cyclic control.

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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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