# 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 CHI92DER02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DER02.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Badger, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 10, 1992 · N4704Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering at low altitude in gusty winds.
- [NTSB CHI92DCJ04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCJ04.md): Callair A-9 · Beaver City, NE · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 10, 1992 · N9627Z · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate maintenance overhaul of the left magneto, and subsequent failure of the left magneto/ignition system which caused a complete loss of engine power.
- [NTSB BFO92LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA092.md): Cessna 152 · Chestertown, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1992 · N89577 · Substantial damage
  > Carburetor ice, due to the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. Factors related to the accident were: carburetor icing (weather) conditions, and obstructions (houses and utility pole) in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB SEA92FA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92FA154.md): Beech 58 · Pierce, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1992 · N23LB · Destroyed
  > Inflight loss of control when aircraft control was not maintained. Factors to the accident were: flight into known adverse weather and thunderstorm activity.
- [NTSB LAX92LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA288.md): Hiller FH-1100 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1992 · N5061F · Substantial damage
  > The second pilot's improper use of the rotorcraft flight controls and the first pilot's poor supervision of the flight. A factor relating to this accident was both pilot's inexperience in the helicopter make and model.
- [NTSB FTW92DPG06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DPG06.md): Grumman G-164A · Swifton, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 6, 1992 · N8922H · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX92LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA280.md): Robinson R-22B · Barstow, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1992 · N2321R · Substantial damage
  > 1) The pilot's maneuvering at low altitude into a tailwind condition which exceeded the performance capabilities of the helicopter, 2) his failure to maintain proper main rotor RPM, and 3) the pilot's selection of an altitude for the maneuvers which was too…
- [NTSB CHI92LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA196.md): Luscombe 8E · Napoleon, ND · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1992 · N2264K · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed above a stall.
- [NTSB FTW92DRG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DRG02.md): Aero Commander Callair A-9B · Harlingen, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 3, 1992 · N7616V · Destroyed
  > An inflight fire due to a loose fuel fitting and fuel line due to improper maintenance.
- [NTSB CHI92FA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA195.md): Mooney M20K · Oconto Falls, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1992 · N231FW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from obstructions during a low pass.
- [NTSB FTW92DPG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DPG04.md): Ayres S2R-T11 · Jonesboro, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 2, 1992 · N8487V · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the company maintenance personnal and the pilot to perform adequate inspections and the separation of flight control surfaces. A factor was the corroded rudder assembly.
- [NTSB BFO92LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA085.md): Schweizer 269D · Watkins Glen, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1992 · N330TT · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation as a result of improper rigging of the fuel control unit.
- [NTSB LAX92FA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA271.md): Holmes-Salley/Starduster Too SA300 · Chatsworth, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1992 · N27BP · Destroyed
  > The pilots inflight loss of control for undetermined reasons and an inadvertent entry into a stall spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience in type of aircraft and a low cloud cover.
- [NTSB SEA92LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA141.md): Bell-World 47D1 · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1992 · N17301 · Destroyed
  > Carburetor ice and the pilot in command's not being able to maintain clearance. Factors contributing to the accident were: carburetor icing conditions and tree(s).
- [NTSB NYC92FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92FA133.md): Cessna 152 · Pleasant Mount, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1992 · N757QN · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to perform low altitude maneuvers, resulting in a loss of airplane control and collision with trees. Factors related to the accident were the ostentatious display by the pilot, and his lack of total flight experience.
- [NTSB ATL92LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA132.md): Bell 206B · Bessemer, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1992 · N2636X · Destroyed
  > The pilots failure to maintain clearance from wires.
- [NTSB CHI92DCA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCA03.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Mokane, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 28, 1992 · N5175L · Destroyed
  > An inadequate visual lookout by the pilot and his failure to maintain clearance from the wires.
- [NTSB BFO92LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA089.md): Madsen Rans S-12 · Saluda, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1992 · N43364 · Substantial damage
  > Water contamination of the fuel, and an inadequate preflight by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI92LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA190.md): Pitts S2B · Aurora, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1992 · N92BT · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's restricted visual lookout from smoke entering the cockpit. Factors were smoke in the cockpit which resulted in the pilot becoming disoriented.
- [NTSB SEA92LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA134.md): Cessna A185F · Ronan, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1992 · N4690C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's operation with known deficiencies in equipment and erratic operation of the fuel control system. A factor contributing to the accident was: soft terrain.
- [NTSB CHI92DCG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCG04.md): Dennis L. Fetters Mini 500 · Missouri City, MO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 25, 1992 · N500ZZ · Substantial damage
  > An improper connecting rod assembly resulting in mechanical binding between the rod and the engine crankshaft.
- [NTSB ATL92LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA131.md): Bell 47D1 · Centre, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1992 · N68632 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout, resulting in a collision with a wire.
- [NTSB ATL92LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA130.md): Grumman 164A · Abbeville, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1992 · N5093 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid the top utility wire.
- [NTSB FTW92DPJ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DPJ03.md): Cessna 188A · Idabel, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 24, 1992 · N9973G · Destroyed
  > Power loss for undetermined reasons. A factor was lack of unsuitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI92DTK03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DTK03.md): Piper PA-25-235/250 · Ramona, SD · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 24, 1992 · N4601Y · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain a visual lookout while maneuvering during aerial application of agricultural chemicals.
- [NTSB CHI92DTG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DTG03.md): Grumman G-164A · Orr, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 24, 1992 · N9935 · Substantial damage
  > A stall encountered during the spray run reversal turn. Factors related to the accident are the attempted downwind turn, and insufficient altitude for recovery.
- [NTSB CHI92DCQ04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCQ04.md): WSK PZL Mielec M18 · Norton, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 23, 1992 · N90135 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot in command to level off while performing aerial application.
- [NTSB FTW92LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA166.md): Bell 206L-3 · Ponca City, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1992 · N66LR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain main rotor RPM. A factor was the contaminated fuel.
- [NTSB ATL92LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA129.md): Grumman G-164 · Donalsonville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1992 · N10273 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the aircraft, and his failure to detect water in the aircraft fuel system.
- [NTSB SEA92FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92FA130.md): Champion 7GCBC · Prosser, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1992 · N1812G · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate inflight planning/preparation and airspeed was not maintained. A factor to the accident was: an uncontrolled stall/spin.
- [NTSB FTW92LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA167.md): Glasflugel 201B · Briggs, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1992 · N6152 · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent ground loop by the pilot. Factors were the downdraft and the rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB NYC92LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA121.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Bedford, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1992 · N8736V · Substantial damage
  > Physical impairment of the pilot as the result of alcohol consumption, resulting in his failure or inability to maintain control of the airplane. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's poor judgement in buzzing residences and his failure…
- [NTSB NYC92LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA120.md): Cessna 150F · Huron, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1992 · N8215S · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's alcoholic impairment of efficiency and judgement which led to his geographical disorientation and eventual fuel exhaustion and total loss of engine power, and his failure to maintain airspeed during the forced landing resulting in a…
- [NTSB FTW92LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA168.md): Champion 7ECA-326 · Clifton, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1992 · N71528 · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent stall by the pilot. Factors were the inadequate altitude and the pilot's lack of experience in type aircraft.
- [NTSB FTW92GA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92GA157.md): Hughes OH-6A · Sunland Park, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 13, 1992 · N10436 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid the wires.
- [NTSB CHI92LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA175.md): Champion 7GCAA · Brainerd, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1992 · N2519F · Destroyed
  > An excessive pull up and failure to maintain an airspeed above stalling speed by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB CHI92DTG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DTG02.md): Callair A9B · Bisbee, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 13, 1992 · N7761V · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting from the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB SEA92LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA125.md): Grumman G-164A · Coulee City, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1992 · N8938H · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors include soft terrain.
- [NTSB SEA92LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA124.md): Schweizer G-164B · Klamath Falls, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1992 · N3627S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's poor inflight planning/decision. Factors to the accident were: clearance was not maintained and inadequate remedial action.
- [NTSB NYC92LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA099.md): Murdock/Gates/Field Kolb MK-III · Boonville, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1992 · N3146G · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain proper airspeed, resulting in a stall and loss of airplane control. A factor related to the accident was the student pilot's lack of total flight experience.
- [NTSB ANC92LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA087.md): Piper PA-12 · Klutina Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1992 · N4088M · Substantial damage
  > The pilo'ts poor inflight planning. Factors include downdrafts, and mountainous/ hilly terrain.
- [NTSB ATL92LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA116.md): Piper PA-25 · Socastee, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1992 · N6179Z · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain proper clearance from terrain during the maneuver. Factors in the accident were the failure of the pilot to release the banner, and the excessive size of the banner.
- [NTSB LAX92FA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA236.md): Cessna 152 · Sylmar, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1992 · N701KA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to adequately judge and evaluate the weather conditions and his improper in-flight decision to fly close to clouds. These acts led to his entering IMC and becoming lost and disoriented.
- [NTSB FTW92LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA150.md): Lewis-Starduster SA300 · Wills Point, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1992 · N5649 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB SEA92FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92FA116.md): Cessna TR182 · Moxee City, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1992 · N736JG · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's inadvertently allowing the aircraft to stall. A factor contributing to the accident was: rising terrain.
- [NTSB LAX92LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA227.md): Air Tractor AT 400 · Lemoore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1992 · N7307V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to observe the presence of an obstacle in the field. Factors which contributed to the accident were the dark nighttime light condition, and the small size and color of the obstacle which decreased the conspicuity of the object.
- [NTSB NYC92FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92FA093.md): Cessna 172N · Brookeville, MD · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1992 · N738YV · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Improper inflight planning/decision by the flight instructor (pic/cfi) in the Cessna 172, his misjudgement of distance between the two airplanes, and inadequate visual lookout by both pilots in the Cessna 172.
- [NTSB FTW92FA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92FA145.md): Bellanca 17-30A · El Campo, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1992 · N8230R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed.
- [NTSB MIA92LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA128.md): Cessna A150L · Cocoa Beach, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1992 · N106DM · Destroyed
  > Descent into the ocean for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI92DTG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DTG01.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Gardner, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · May 29, 1992 · N6541Z · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent stall with insufficient altitude for recovery.

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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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