# 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 NYC93LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA088.md): Piper PA-23-150 · Nellysford, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1993 · N1494P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate inflight decision and planning, and his failure to maintain an altitude adequate for terrain avoidance.
- [NTSB NYC93LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA086.md): Pitts S1T · Halifax, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1993 · N200ST · Substantial damage
  > Detachment of the throttle cable at the fuel injector arm. Soft terrain in the emergency landing area was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI93FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA137.md): Cessna 177B · Rensselaer, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1993 · N973CQ · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors were fog and drizzle, and the pilot-in-command's continuing VFR flight into IMC conditions.
- [NTSB SEA93FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93FA094.md): Grumman A6E · Steptoe, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1993 · USN · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The inherent limitations of the see-and-avoid concept of separation of aircraft operating under visual flight rules that precluded the crew of the A6E and the pilot of the agcat from recognizing a collision hazard and taking actions to avoid a midair…
- [NTSB FTW93FA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA126.md): Ward Pitts Special WSC-1 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1993 · N12RW · Destroyed
  > The fire extinguisher in the cockpit came loose and jammed the right rudder pedal.
- [NTSB ATL93LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA071.md): Kertesz Woody Pusher · Bradley, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1993 · N48288 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during maneuvering flight, which resulted in a stall/spin and collision with the terrain.
- [NTSB NYC93FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA079.md): Aerotek Pitts S-2B · North Benton, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1993 · N5306N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate aircraft control due to alcohol impairment.
- [NTSB CHI93LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA134.md): Cessna T188C · Belview, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1993 · N2975J · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's not maintaining proper altitude.
- [NTSB LAX93LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA167.md): Aero Commander ST-R · San Jose, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1993 · N1783S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB FTW93FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA117.md): Beech C-45H · Mooringsport, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1993 · N492DM · Destroyed
  > A total loss of right engine power, and a partial loss of left engine power, for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI93FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA133.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Plattsmouth, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1993 · N2530B · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command (CFI)'s failure to maintain airspeed.
- [NTSB SEA93FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93FA091.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Gold Bar, WA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1993 · N39375 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering for a water landing.
- [NTSB MIA93LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA096.md): Piper PA-20 · Fort Walton Bch, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1993 · N7011K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to visually inspect the grapple hook/cable after deployment, to ensure it was free from all control surfaces prior to initiating a banner pickup.
- [NTSB LAX93FA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA160.md): Cessna 172P · Livermore, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1993 · N97462 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to attempt VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors that contributed to this accident were: the pilot's lack of recent instrument experience, the rain and high wind conditions in the area.
- [NTSB ATL93LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA067.md): Burkhart Grob G102 · Kingston, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1993 · N792G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempted return to the departure runway that resulted in a stall at an altutude that was too low to permit recovery.
- [NTSB SEA93LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA085.md): Schweizer G-164A · Walla Walla, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1993 · N8734H · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The lack of a suitable landing area was a factor.
- [NTSB FTW93LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA114.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Des Arc, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1993 · N4437S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of outside visual reference and loss of control.
- [NTSB SEA93LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA082.md): Cessna 150G · Jordan Valley, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1993 · N3986J · Destroyed
  > The pilot continued the VFR flight into IMC and failed to maintain clearance from obstacles on the ground. Factors relating to the accident were the clouds, low ceiling, and rain.
- [NTSB LAX93LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA157.md): Bell 47G5 · Greenfield, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1993 · N7080J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from the power lines while performing an aerial application run.
- [NTSB ANC93FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93FA045.md): Piper PA-14 · Rainey Pass, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1993 · N5153H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's attempt to fly VFR in IMC conditions. Factors were the mountainous terrain and whiteout conditions.
- [NTSB ANC93LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA044.md): Cessna 185 · Barrow, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1993 · N61500 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command inadvertently stalling the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX93FA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA144.md): Cessna 152 · Apple Valley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1993 · N48860 · Destroyed
  > The pilot inadvertently stalled the airplane near the ground. The intentional buzzing, over confidence in his personal ability, and poor inflight planning/decision were factors.
- [NTSB BFO93LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA045.md): Pitts S-2B · Hillsboro, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1993 · N12QW · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed, while performing aerobatic maneuvers, which resulted in an inadvertent flat spin and an uncontrolled descent into terrain.
- [NTSB ANC93LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA040.md): Piper PA-22 · Iliamna, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1993 · N67559 · Destroyed
  > The pilot in commands attempt to conduct a visual flight during instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft during the emergency 180 degree turn maneuver to reverse direction. Factors in the accident were the snow…
- [NTSB CHI93FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA103.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Newton, IA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1993 · N1646J · Destroyed
  > VFR flight into IMC conditions. Factors related to the accident were fog, and the pilot's lack of total instrument time.
- [NTSB SEA93IA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93IA073.md): Hughes 269B · Mcminnville, OR · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1993 · N9474F · Minor damage
  > An inflight loss of control, and inadequate remedial action. Factors include a tailwind, and gusts.
- [NTSB LAX93LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA148.md): Langerud Varieze · Zenia, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1993 · N91CL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's poor weather evaluation and continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions. The low ceiling was a factor.
- [NTSB FTW93LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA090.md): Bell 206B · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1993 · N224TV · Substantial damage
  > The passengers inadvertent control interference. A factor was the pilot's inadequate supervision of the passenger
- [NTSB FTW93LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA091.md): Cessna 150H · Adkins, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1993 · N6623S · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain clearance while maneuvering. A factor was the student's diverted attention from the open engine inspection door
- [NTSB ANC93FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93FA033.md): Bell 214B1 · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1993 · N114CR · Destroyed
  > Inadequate maintenance of the hydraulic servo actuator which led to the fatigue failure and loss of flight control. In addition, the flightcrew did not, or was unable to, jettison the external load. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot…
- [NTSB LAX93FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA118.md): Beech E33 · Avalon, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1993 · N7882R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's alcoholic impairment of efficiency and judgement which resulted in his attempt to perform aerobatics at night in hilly terrain at an altitude inadequate for terrain clearance.
- [NTSB FTW93LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA083.md): Swearingen SA-26AT · Ardmore, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1993 · N34UA · Destroyed
  > Pilot's failure to refuel and fuel exhaustion. Factors were a fuel leak in the wing and unsuitable terrain
- [NTSB MIA93FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93FA065.md): Forney Ercoupe F-1 · Aguadilla, PR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 1993 · N7555C · Destroyed
  > Excessive elevator control input by an unknown occupant at an airspeed above maneuvering speed which caused both forward wing spars to fail. Contributing to the accident was fuel exhaustion due to poor in flight planning/decision by the pilot-in-command and…
- [NTSB FTW93LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA081.md): Bell 206L-1 · Vermillion 39 · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 1993 · N2244W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude.
- [NTSB SEA93LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA064.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Bend, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1993 · N4085M · Substantial damage
  > Rotor RPM was not maintained. Factors to the accident were: low ceiling and poor inflight planning.
- [NTSB FTW93FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA080.md): Cessna 140 · Jefferson, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1993 · N76970 · Destroyed
  > Inadvertent stall. A factor was the pilot's performance of aerobatics at low altitude
- [NTSB SEA93LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA063.md): Cessna 140 · Salem, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 1993 · N2019N · Substantial damage
  > A complete loss of power for undetermined reasons. Factors include unsuitable terrain, and trees surrounding the forced landing site.
- [NTSB ATL93LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA056.md): Air Tractor AT-400 · South Mills, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 1993 · N36521 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees during an aerial application maneuver. Factors were the trees adjacent to the wheat field, and the soft terrain.
- [NTSB SEA93LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA060.md): Cessna 206G · Keuterville, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1993 · N2837J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout. Factors include a power line in the vicinity of the airstrip.
- [NTSB DEN93LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA026.md): Raven RX7 · Durango, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1993 · N3581T · Substantial damage
  > Partial failure of the balloon's burner for undetermined reasons. A factor was: unfavorable wind.
- [NTSB LAX93LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA104.md): Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Volcano Natl Pk, HI · Accident · 4 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 1993 · N427FH · Destroyed
  > A loss of tail rotor control for an undetermined reason(s). A factor which contributed to the accident was the pilot's choice of a hover altitude/position inadequate to reach a shoreline in the event of an emergency. A factor which contributed to the severity…
- [NTSB LAX93LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA100.md): Wohlers Steen Skybolt · Fountain Hills, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 1993 · N8LW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's initiation of a low level aerobatic maneuver at an altitude insufficient to ensure adequate terrain clearance.
- [NTSB LAX93LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA092.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Watsonville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1993 · N2304P · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's poor visual look-out. A factor relating to this accident was that the pilot diverted his attention.
- [NTSB SEA93LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA054.md): Stinson 108-2 · Fruit Heights, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1993 · N8004K · Destroyed
  > VFR flight into IMC conditions was attempted by the pilot. Factors include rain, snow, and fog.
- [NTSB FTW93LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA071.md): Keller Varieze · Portland, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1993 · N90LH · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW93LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA069.md): Pitts S1C · Godley, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 1993 · N22R · Substantial damage
  > The partial power loss due to the pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat. Factors were carburetor ice, and the sloping terrain
- [NTSB MIA93LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA047.md): Cessna 337H · New Smyrna Bch, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 1993 · N1443S · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain altitude while maneuvering in a turn at a low altitude, resulting in an in-flight collision with the ocean.
- [NTSB CHI93LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA067.md): Piper PA-22-150 · La Pointe, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 1993 · N7057B · Substantial damage
  > Spatial disorientation of the pilot.
- [NTSB SEA93GA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93GA049.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Council, ID · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jan 7, 1993 · N9841Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude during the low pass. The snow covered terrain and the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation were factors.
- [NTSB MIA93LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA046.md): Cessna 150H · Holly Springs, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 1993 · N22761 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering during a forced landing, resulting in an in-flight loss of control (stall), and subsequent collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was a total loss of engine power in flight…

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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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