# 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 LAX93LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA087.md): Hughes 269C · Folsom, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1993 · N7462F · Destroyed
  > The pilot failing to maintain an adequate visual lookout resulting in the helicopter colliding with electrical transmission wires.
- [NTSB FTW93LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA059.md): Cessna 150L · Clint, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1992 · N18532 · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW93LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA058.md): Cessna T210L · Coleman, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1992 · N5159Q · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB FTW93LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA057.md): Champion 7EC · Weatherford, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1992 · N9891B · Substantial damage
  > An engine failure for undetermined reasons. The lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB DEN93LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA016.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Boulder, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1992 · N4384A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to evaluate changing weather conditions.
- [NTSB ATL93LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA037.md): Donald Rhodes Moni 110 · Greenville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1992 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's operation of the aircraft beyond its design stress limits.
- [NTSB LAX93LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA069.md): Lydick LONG-EZ · Tucson, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1992 · N777CJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed or power setting sufficient to maintain engine rotation during the low speed demonstration. A factor in the accident was the insufficient altitude to affect an engine restart once the propeller stopped turning.
- [NTSB ATL93LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA033.md): Kaman HH43F · Columbia, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1992 · N100PL · Substantial damage
  > The deterioration of the engine fuel shutoff solenoid valve which failed in the closed position.
- [NTSB SEA93FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93FA033.md): Beech 35-33 · Riverton, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1992 · N755AA · Destroyed
  > Terrain clearance was not maintained. Factors to the accident were: snow and flight into known adverse weather.
- [NTSB MIA93LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA027.md): Bell 47-G5A · Belle Glade, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1992 · N7925J · Substantial damage
  > The improper in flight decision of the pilot in command to attempt an agricultural turn with insufficient altitude to accomplish the maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's overconfidence in his abilities.
- [NTSB LAX93LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA063.md): Hughes 269B · Kahului, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1992 · N9566F · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate rotor RPM during downwind flight and adequate altitude to recover the loss of main rotor RPM before settling into the water. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of rotorcraft flight experience.
- [NTSB SEA93FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93FA032.md): Cessna 152 · Marysville, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1992 · N69260 · Destroyed
  > The design stress limits of the airframe were exceeded by the student pilot.
- [NTSB SEA93FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93FA029.md): Aeronca 7AC · Medford, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1992 · N2216E · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from wires while buzzing.
- [NTSB ANC93LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA019.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Scammon Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1992 · N8374T · Substantial damage
  > The pilots VFR flight into IMC conditions, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident were the whiteout snow and fog conditions.
- [NTSB LAX93LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA059.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Lost Hills, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1992 · N5405S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor preflight planning/preparation, poor fuel consumption calculations, and delay in effecting any remedial action. Contributing to this accident was the pilot inadvertently becoming Lost/disoriented and the dark night.
- [NTSB LAX93LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA057.md): Hughes 369B · Fallbrook, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1992 · N5035F · Destroyed
  > That the pilot misjudged the distance of the high tension wires from the helicopter.
- [NTSB CHI93FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA042.md): Cessna 150L · Waldron, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1992 · N18528 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB SEA93FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93FA025.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Cedar City, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1992 · N5108S · Destroyed
  > Clearance from mountainous terrain was not maintained. Factors to the accident were: dark night condition, snow showers, and intentional flight into known adverse weather.
- [NTSB LAX93LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA050.md): Bell 206B-III · Hilo, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1992 · N789N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's intentional flight in and near a volcanic gas cloud which induced a partial loss of engine power due to a lack of combustible oxygen in the atmosphere.
- [NTSB LAX93LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA047.md): North American F-51D · Wellington, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1992 · N117E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper handling of his airplane during the performance of an aerobatic maneuver with inadequate altitude.
- [NTSB SEA93FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93FA023.md): Cessna T207A · Elk City, ID · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1992 · N6257H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continuation of a VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors include becoming lost, disoriented, falling snow, and mountainous, hilly terrain.
- [NTSB LAX93LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA043.md): Hughes 269C · Camp Verde, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1992 · CGGLF · Substantial damage
  > The pilots intentional maneuvering flight at a altitude inadequate to ensure terrain clearance.
- [NTSB LAX93LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA037.md): Cessna TU206G · Ruby, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1992 · XBBRI · Destroyed
  > Fuel exhaustion due to inaccurate preflight planning.
- [NTSB ANC93GA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93GA020.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Beaver, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Nov 12, 1992 · N9124D · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall at an altitude inadequate to affect a recovery. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the overweight airplane, and the snow covered mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB ANC93LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA014.md): Cessna 207 · Ekwok, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1992 · N9237M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain airspeed and inadvertently stalled the airplane. Contributing to the accident were the pilots improper in flight planning/decision, her intentional flight into known adverse weather, and the fog and icing conditions.
- [NTSB FTW93FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA033.md): Bellanca 17-31ATC · Dublin, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1992 · N39883 · Destroyed
  > Improper IFR operation by the pilot by descending under instrument meteorological conditions below the minimum altitude and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering for a landing. Factors which contributed to the accident…
- [NTSB SEA93FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93FA018.md): Maule M5 · Challis, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1992 · N9008E · Destroyed
  > The pilot continued the VFR flight into IMC weather conditions. Factors relating to the accident were the snow and obscuration weather conditions, inadequate preflt planning/preparation by the pilot in command, and the mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB LAX93LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA030.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Pahrump, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1992 · N57644 · Destroyed
  > The pilot misjudged the pull up altitude.
- [NTSB FTW93FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA032.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Uvalde, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1992 · N6798A · Destroyed
  > Clearance not maintained by pilot in command.
- [NTSB LAX93LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA026.md): Cessna 152 · Fontana, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1992 · N49180 · Substantial damage
  > The noncertificated pilot's unwarranted low flying.
- [NTSB LAX93FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA024.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Kelso, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1992 · N7902P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's poor preflight planning; his inadequate weather evaluation; and his intentional VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the turbulence, rain and low clouds.
- [NTSB LAX93FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA020.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Cottonwood, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1992 · N2221L · Destroyed
  > An inadvertent stall and descent into terrain when the pilot failed to maintain sufficient airspeed and altitude above the ground.
- [NTSB FTW93LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA027.md): Grumman G-164 · Liverpool, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1992 · N637U · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the failure of the engine blower. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain at the pilot's disposal.
- [NTSB FTW93LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA024.md): Cessna 150M · Norman, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1992 · N8960U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly judge his level off altitude while maneuvering.
- [NTSB SEA93FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93FA010.md): Piper PA-12 · Lowman, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1992 · N3743M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance. Factors include mountainous/hilly terrain, trees, and the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB CHI93LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA017.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Trenton, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1992 · N8675L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper aircraft handling while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB LAX93LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA017.md): Pasporello, J.F. RV-3 · Lompoc, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1992 · N65JP · Destroyed
  > The failure of an unidentified airframe or component system for unknown reasons and the resulting inflight fire.
- [NTSB CHI93LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA018.md): American Eagle 101 · New Hudson, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1992 · N7157A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB SEA93LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA006.md): Cessna 150L · Sisters, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1992 · N19092 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor inflight decision. Factors include mountainous/hilly terrain, trees, high density altitude, and downdrafts.
- [NTSB FTW93FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA017.md): Cessna 150L · Liverpool, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1992 · N10736 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the obstruction. Factors were: the pilot's lack of total experience in night operations, and inadequate supervision from the certified flight instructor.
- [NTSB ATL93FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93FA012.md): Piper PA-12 · Cedar Springs, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1992 · N2479M · Destroyed
  > The private pilot's failure to maintain airspeed above stalling speed, and his failure to maintain a proper altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent, low altitude stall. A factor was the gusty wind condition at the time of the accident.
- [NTSB FTW93LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA015.md): Robinson R22B · Robert Lee, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1992 · N8066B · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine/rotor RPM for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX93FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA011.md): Piper PA28-140 · Rosemead, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1992 · N3940F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's poor preflight planning/preparation and intentional flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors relating to this accident were the prevailing low ceiling and fog.
- [NTSB DEN93LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA003.md): O'Connor SNO-BIRD XL · Bryan, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1992 · N532SB · Substantial damage
  > Delamination of the rudder leading edge and subsequent jamming of the rudder.
- [NTSB ATL93LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA009.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Centre, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1992 · N31FG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain main rotor RPM, which resulted in an in flight loss of control and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB NYC93LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA011.md): Anderson Pitts S-1 · Minersville, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1992 · N31SP · Destroyed
  > A loss of control due to a foreign object jamming the elevator flight controls.
- [NTSB LAX93LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA005.md): Swich II · El Mirage, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1992 · N4663A · Destroyed
  > The pilot/owner's improper installation of the vertical stabilizer. Contributing to this accident was the pilot's intentional stall, inadvertent spin, and inability to recover from the spin due to the inadequate equipment (vertical stabilizer) design.
- [NTSB FTW93LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA006.md): Cessna A188B · Montrose, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1992 · N9633J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and the inadvertent stall. A factor was the pilot's diverted attention in the cockpit.
- [NTSB MIA93LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA004.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Naples, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1992 · N2321X · Substantial damage
  > Incorrect airspeed, insufficient airspeed, and failure of the pilot in command to perform the correct emergency procedure following the in flight loss of control. Contributing to the accident was self induced pressure by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB LAX93LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA003.md): Cessna 150M · Three Points, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1992 · N3099G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor judgment, intentional buzzing, and poor visual lookout. Contributing to this accident was the pilot's diverted attention.

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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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