# 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 ATL93FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93FA107.md): Cessna TP206 · Epworth, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1993 · N5719J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain vertical clearance above the trees while maneuvering which resulted in the collision with trees.
- [NTSB FTW93FA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA183.md): Eagle DW-1 · Goree, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1993 · N8808Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in the airplane.
- [NTSB NYC93FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA102.md): Cessna 150E · Selbyville, DE · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1993 · N3981U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin and collision with the terrain. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the banner towing operation.
- [NTSB LAX93LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA243.md): Cessna 172 · Montgomery Pass, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1993 · N6185E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's poor preflight planning/preparation and intentional flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors relating to this accident were the downdraft, low ceiling, rain, obscuration, and the mountainous terrain
- [NTSB FTW93LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA178.md): Bell-Transworld 47G-2 · Wynne, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1993 · N9238Z · Substantial damage
  > Partial power loss due to the failure of one magneto. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL93LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA106.md): Cessna A188B · Centre, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1993 · N91676 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during agricultural application maneuvering. Factors were the trees in the vicinity of the planned flight path.
- [NTSB FTW93LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA173.md): Grumman G-164A · Ganado, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1993 · N6752Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines
- [NTSB FTW93LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA172.md): Grumman G-164B · Walnut Ridge, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1993 · N48659 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance.
- [NTSB NYC93LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA097.md): Cessna A188B · Marengo, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1993 · N8254G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged clearance from obstacles during aerial application, resulting in a collision with trees. A factor in this accident was the pilot's lack of total experience in aerial application flying.
- [NTSB MIA93FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93FA137.md): Cessna 152 · Miami, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1993 · N67571 · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude. A factor which contributed to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate altitude from which a recovery would have been possible.
- [NTSB CHI93LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA185.md): Piper PA-36-400 · Elbow Lake, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1993 · N2342Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual outlook during aerial application manuevers.
- [NTSB CHI93DCQ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DCQ01.md): Grumman G-164A · Liberal, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 30, 1993 · N8385 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the powerlines. A factor related to the accident were the powerlines which were contacted during the aerial application operation.
- [NTSB LAX93FA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA231.md): Beech D-50E · Lee Vining, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 28, 1993 · N2R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation; inadequate in-flight planning and decision making; and the pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB FTW93LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA169.md): Grumman G-164A · Weiner, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1993 · N4593 · Substantial damage
  > Partial power loss due to improper installation of the linkage control bracket. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW93LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA167.md): Grumman G-164B · Stuttgart, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1993 · N8405K · Destroyed
  > Pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the electrical wires.
- [NTSB MIA93FA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93FA127.md): Cessna 172N · Deerfield Beach, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 21, 1993 · N4931D · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain airspeed (vso). The low altitude at the time of the aerodynamic stall was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI93LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA179.md): Bell 47 · Berlin, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1993 · N8458E · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to see the obstruction.
- [NTSB CHI93LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA177.md): Cessna 120 · Crawford, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1993 · N2976N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed.
- [NTSB CHI93DCD02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DCD02.md): Piper PA-25 · Essex, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 21, 1993 · N6453Z · Destroyed
  > Fatigue failure of the forward spar fuselage attachment assembly for the right wing. A factor related to the accident was: the lack of a directed inspection procedure that could have been provided with the issuance of an airworthiness directive.
- [NTSB SEA93LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA114.md): Maule M-4-210C · Moscow, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1993 · N51458 · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate visual lookout by the pilot and his failure to maintain clearance from electrical transmission wires. Factors relating to the accident were the sunglare and the presence of the wires.
- [NTSB CHI93LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA175.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Mexico, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1993 · N8787L · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the soft field landing site.
- [NTSB DEN93LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA060.md): Bell 206L-1 · Mead, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1993 · N38Q · Substantial damage
  > A failure by the pilot in command to compensate for wind conditions and maintain control of the helicopter. A factor was: unfavorable wind conditions.
- [NTSB FTW93LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA159.md): Cessna A188A · Decatur, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1993 · N9901G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance. A factor was the turbulence
- [NTSB FTW93LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA156.md): Grumman G-164A · Trumann, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1993 · N6556 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance. A factor was the diverted attention of the pilot.
- [NTSB DEN93LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA058.md): Sukhoi SU-29 · Fountain, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1993 · N29RP · Destroyed
  > Failure of both the pilot in command and the safety pilot to relinquish control of the airplane. A factor was the pilot in command's failure to communicate with the safety pilot.
- [NTSB CHI93LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA170.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Oconto, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1993 · N4503U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inability to maintain altitude after encountering a downdraft.
- [NTSB CHI93FA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA171.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Hubbardston, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 14, 1993 · N4563R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed due to alcohol impairment while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB SEA93LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA107.md): Robinson R-22B · Cody, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1993 · N14NH · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control while hovering. Factors relating to the accident were the improper decision by the pilot, improper touchdown point selection, high density altitude, and wind gusts.
- [NTSB SEA93LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA105.md): Kaman HH-43F · Anatone, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1993 · N846D · Destroyed
  > Fatigue failure of the rotor transmission drive system, resulting from the improper certification/approval of the aircraft modification by the federal aviation administration.
- [NTSB CHI93DER01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DER01.md): Pitts S1 · Madison, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 12, 1993 · N17FS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance during aerobatic maneuvers.
- [NTSB FTW93LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA151.md): Grumman G-164B · Ville Platte, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1993 · N91AY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain ground clearance
- [NTSB CHI93FA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA165.md): Cessna 182N · Genoa, NE · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 10, 1993 · N9222G · Destroyed
  > The private pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while attempting aerobatic maneuvers. The pilot's disregard for procedures/directives, and attempted aerobatics, are factors.
- [NTSB FTW93FA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA150.md): Cessna 150M · Liberty Hill, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 9, 1993 · N63574 · Destroyed
  > The inadvertent stall with insufficient altitude to recover before terrain contact.
- [NTSB CHI93LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA169.md): Cessna A188B · Garden City, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1993 · N731DD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's not maintaining proper altitude.
- [NTSB ATL93LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA090.md): Rapp VAN'S RV-4 · Greenwood, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1993 · N743DR · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power which resulted from the formation of carburetor ice. The lack of a carburetor heat source and the carburetor icing conditions were factors
- [NTSB ANC93FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93FA061.md): Bell 214B1 · Thorne Bay, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 8, 1993 · N314CR · Substantial damage
  > Foreign object damage to the compressor assembly, probably due to loose nuts from the compressor case after improper maintenance (installation) by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB FTW93LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA148.md): Rockwell S-2R · Lookeba, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1993 · N424OX · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the smoke in the cockpit and loss of outside visual reference.
- [NTSB LAX93FA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA202.md): Cessna 175 · Jackson, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 3, 1993 · N9494B · Destroyed
  > A failure of the pilot to adequately calculate the required fuel for the flight and the pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions. The failure of the non-instrument rated pilot to obtain a weather briefing, and adequately…
- [NTSB FTW93LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA142.md): Cessna 152 · Waco, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1993 · N46285 · Substantial damage
  > The students pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object and inadequate supervision by the instructor pilot
- [NTSB LAX93LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA199.md): Canadair F-86E MK.6 · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1993 · N3842J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate planning/decision concerning performance of an aerobatic maneuver, and his failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance above the runway during recovery from the maneuver. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's lower…
- [NTSB ANC93FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93FA056.md): Bell 204B · Copper Harbor, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 2, 1993 · N204AQ · Destroyed
  > Fatigue failure of the tail rotor gearbox, and improper helicopter operations being conducted by the operator resulting in repetitive at and over maximum loads. Factors in the accident were: material defect of the tail rotor gear box (inadequate quality…
- [NTSB CHI93MA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93MA143.md): Beech C99 · Shelton, NE · Accident · 2 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1993 · N115GP · Destroyed
  > The deliberate disregard for the federal aviation regulations, gp express procedures, and prudent concern for safety by the two pilots in their decision to execute an aerobatic maneuver during a scheduled check ride flight, and the failure of gp express…
- [NTSB ANC93LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA055.md): Piper PA-18 · Delta Junction, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1993 · N2578P · Destroyed
  > A loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW93LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA139.md): Bell-K Copter 47G-2 · Walnut Ridge, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1993 · N7766 · Substantial damage
  > Was the pilot's failure to maintain clearance of wires. A factor was the unsuitable terrain
- [NTSB DEN93LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA051.md): Grumman G-164A · Truman, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1993 · N31182 · Destroyed
  > A power loss for undetermined reasons. A factor was: the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA93LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA130.md): Smith FW2C80TD · Lucedale, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1993 · N912WB · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's operation of the aircraft in a manner which exceeded design limitations which resulted in inflight failure and separation of the wings.
- [NTSB LAX93LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA189.md): Schweizer G-164B · Sacramento, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1993 · N8307K · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot in command to maintain adequate airspeed during a low altitude maneuvering turn which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB DEN93LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA048.md): Champion 7ECA · Newark, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1993 · N2510F · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent stall. A factor was: the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB CHI93LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA148.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Yankton, SD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1993 · N5548W · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain proper clearance. Gusty wind conditions were a factor.
- [NTSB ANC93FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93FA054.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Kashwitna, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1993 · N3741Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command not maintaining control of the airplane and his inadequate preflight preparation for high mountain terrain big game operations. Factors contributing to the accident were: the high terrain condition and the lack of total experience in the…

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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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