# 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 SEA93LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA003.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Powell, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1992 · N32889 · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's failure to assure clearance from the radio tower. Factors contributing to the accident were the marked tower and the pilot in command's inadequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB LAX92LA401](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA401.md): Hiller UH-12E · Coachella, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1992 · N57BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and his failure to maintain an adequate clearance from the wires.
- [NTSB FTW92DRG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DRG01.md): Stits Playboy · Fredericksburg, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 26, 1992 · N5579V · Destroyed
  > The inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB ANC92LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA178.md): Hughes 369D · George Inlet, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1992 · N58315 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in flight planning and decision and his failure to maintain altitude during the turn to reverse direction. Contributing to the accident was the calm water.
- [NTSB FTW92DPG17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DPG17.md): Cessna A188B · Holly Grove, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 24, 1992 · N4804Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain object clearance.
- [NTSB LAX92LA396](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA396.md): Bell 47-G4A · Volcano, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1992 · N73279 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the collective control after inadvertently entering a power settling condition.
- [NTSB LAX92LA399](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA399.md): Piper 601P · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1992 · N711YM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an inadequate altitude for an intentional low pass. Contributing to the accident was the dusk light conditions, and the pilots improper inflight planning and decision.
- [NTSB BFO92FA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA153.md): Cessna 152 · Gloucester, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1992 · N46076 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to recover from an intentional stall, which resluted in inflight collision with the ground. Pilot inexperience is a contributing factor.
- [NTSB ATL92LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA183.md): Corben Baby ACE · Jacksonville, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1992 · N840Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed which resulted in a loss of control and an inadvertent stall and collision with the ground.
- [NTSB MIA92LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA185.md): Cessna 172M · Picayune, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1992 · N9578H · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain airspeed (vso) while conducting slow flight at a low altitude. This resulted in an in flight loss of control (stall) and subsequent in flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB LAX92FA389](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA389.md): Beech 76 · Mount Shasta, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1992 · N5269M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper en route decision to alter his course and to proceed over a mountainous area with inadequate altitude to clear the rising terrain.
- [NTSB SEA92LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA204.md): Cessna 150H · Packwood, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1992 · N6419S · Destroyed
  > The improper in-flt planning and decision by the student pilot and his failure to maintain terrain clearance. Factors relating to the accident were the box canyon and the rising mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB LAX92LA398](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA398.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Avalon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1992 · N33SM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's intentional flight at an altitude which provided insufficient clearance from the water.
- [NTSB CHI92DTG06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DTG06.md): Cessna 188B · Cogswell, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 14, 1992 · N9747G · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power as a result of a complete piston failure.
- [NTSB BFO92FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA141.md): Champion 7KCAB · East Haddam, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1992 · N561EK · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to attempt an aerobatic maneuver without adequate altitude for recovery.
- [NTSB ATL92LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA184.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Powellsville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1992 · N6953Z · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the no.1 exhaust valve.
- [NTSB CHI92DEC04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DEC04.md): Tennessee Engineering & Manf Z-MAX · Manchester, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 13, 1992 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > An inadequate design of the rudder control system by the pilot/builder of the airplane, a pullup performed by the pilot, and a total failure of the rudder flight control system.
- [NTSB LAX92LA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA381.md): Warren-Thomas BD-5J · Chico, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1992 · N45DH · Destroyed
  > The pilot misjudged the aerobatic maneuver recovery altitude.
- [NTSB ANC92FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92FA162.md): Champion 7EC · Seward, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1992 · N4362C · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain an adequate altitude in mountainous terrain, in moderate-to-severe turbulent conditions, which resulted in a loss of control. In addition, the pilot was physically impaired due to alcohol. Factors contributing to the…
- [NTSB LAX92LA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA380.md): Cessna 172N · Stanfield, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1992 · N734UT · Substantial damage
  > The cfi's poor in-flight decision to demonstrate the simulated engine out emergency landing at too low an altitude and misjudging the altitude during the circling maneuver.
- [NTSB ATL92LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA179.md): Cessna A188B · Waynesboro, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1992 · N92427 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the street sign during an aerial application pass.
- [NTSB CHI92FA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA267.md): Piper PA-61-601P · Aurora, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1992 · N717BB · Destroyed
  > Exceeding the design stress limits of the airplane by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB BFO92FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA131.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Conway, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1992 · N2509D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance above the trees. A possible factor related to the accident was the pilot's use of a prescription drug.
- [NTSB SEA92FA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92FA195.md): Snodgrass Starduster TOO · Lacey, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1992 · N4316 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other.
- [NTSB CHI92DCD10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCD10.md): Curt Hoffstad Pitts S1-S · Council Bluffs, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 7, 1992 · N90LB · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering during aerobatic flight.
- [NTSB SEA92LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA196.md): Piper PA-12 · Cokeville, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1992 · N78599 · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of the crankshaft. Factors include non suitable terrain for a forced landing and an improper propeller.
- [NTSB MIA92FA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92FA174.md): Piper J3C-65 · Inverness, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1992 · N70734 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot in command to maintain airspeed above stall airspeed resulting in the aircraft stalling and entering a spin from which it descended uncontrolled to the ground.
- [NTSB ANC92LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA179.md): Piper PA-18-180 · Sparrevohn, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1992 · N8699D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's low pass between trees in crosswind conditions and inflight decision to conduct low altitude flight at a location that was too restricted for safe operation. Factors relating to the accident were: cross wind conditions and obstacles (trees).
- [NTSB FTW92LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA222.md): Cessna 150H · Mcgehee, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1992 · N23207 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance.
- [NTSB DEN92FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92FA091.md): Beech E-55 · Steamboat Sprin, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1992 · N12GG · Destroyed
  > The pilot becoming spatially disoriented and losing control of the airplane. Factors were: the pilot's disregard of the preflight weather briefing, his intentional VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, his lack of recent instrument time, and…
- [NTSB BFO92FA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA127.md): Cessna A150L · Troy, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1992 · N6054J · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude during an aerobatic manuever.
- [NTSB ATL92LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA172.md): Ayres S-2R · Douglas, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1992 · N4007H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to check weather prior to the flight. A factor was the dark night.
- [NTSB DEN92LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA090.md): Cessna A188 · Burlington, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1992 · N8041V · Destroyed
  > Fractured connecting rod. A factor was: the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL92LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA173.md): Cessna A188B · Centre, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1992 · N4845Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for existing wind conditions, which resulted in his inability to maintain a proper altitude. Factors were the turbulence and wind shear present at the time of the accident.
- [NTSB ANC92LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA153.md): Cessna 170B · Ninilchik, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1992 · N1737D · Destroyed
  > The student pilot entered a low altitude stall/mush during an airdrop maneuver. Factors contributing to the accident were: the low pass maneuver, and the improper altitude.
- [NTSB MIA92LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA170.md): Hughes 269B · Long Beach, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1992 · N9460F · Substantial damage
  > Improper collective and cyclic control input by the pilot-in-command during the forced landing following total loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL92LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA171.md): Cessna 188 · Sylvania, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1992 · N9450G · Substantial damage
  > An inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot which resulted in fuel contamination and a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI92DEP04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DEP04.md): Grumman 164A · Elkhorn, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 31, 1992 · N48635 · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's inadequate compensation for wind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC92LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA180.md): Piper PA-46-350 · Sanford, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1992 · N350PM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not follow IFR procedures when he disregarded the decision height limitation and failed to initiate a missed approach which resulted in the airplane striking trees.
- [NTSB FTW92LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA219.md): Cessna 152 · Harrisburg, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1992 · N2659Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB DEN92LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA087.md): Cessna 172F · Folsom, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1992 · N5101F · Substantial damage
  > Carburetor heat not used and improper use of throttle and mixture control. A factor was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL92LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA166.md): Sikorsky UH-19D · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1992 · N37800 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine's exhaust valve rocker arm.
- [NTSB ANC92LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA144.md): Hughes 269A · Nome, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1992 · N5006M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate altitude.
- [NTSB NYC92LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA175.md): Taylorcraft BC-65 · Suffern, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1992 · N27558 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's overconfidence in his abilities, and buzzing.
- [NTSB NYC92FA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92FA174.md): Cessna 150M · Union Township, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1992 · N714DS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors related to this accident was night conditions, the pilot's lack of night experience, and the pilot becoming lost and disoriented.
- [NTSB ANC92LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA138.md): Cessna 150-F · Whittier, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1992 · CGVJM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in flight planning/decision, and his inadvertent VFR flight into IMC weather conditions. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of total experience with this type operation, and the mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB CHI92LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA249.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Marshall, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1992 · N203SD · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter due to his alcoholic impairment of efficiency and judgement.
- [NTSB CHI92DCD09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCD09.md): Hiller Hiller UH-12E · Dows, IA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 21, 1992 · N527HA · Substantial damage
  > Contaminated fuel resulting in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB SEA92LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA184.md): WSK PZL Mielec PZL-M-18 · Mattawa, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1992 · N28951 · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power due to fuel contamination as a result of inadequate maintenance by the operator. A factor contributing to the accident was soft terrain.
- [NTSB FTW92FA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92FA215.md): Bell XV-15 301 · Arlington, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1992 · N702NA · Destroyed
  > Inadequate maintenance and inspection which resulted in a disconnected proprotor governor linkage.

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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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