# 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 LAX92LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA218.md): Willis Homebuilt Gyrocopter · Adelanto, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1992 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > A loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC92LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA079.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Funter Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1992 · N15950 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempted flight into known adverse weather.
- [NTSB SEA92FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92FA109.md): Cessna 172L · Colburn, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 24, 1992 · N3988Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot became lost/disoriented, failed to maintain airspeed when he attempted to reverse course in a box canyon, and the aircraft stalled. Factors relating to the accident were the narrow box canyon, the high density altitude, and the lack of mountain…
- [NTSB BFO92LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA076.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Saxonburg, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1992 · N55733 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot mismanaged the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation and the lost of engine power.
- [NTSB FTW92LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA143.md): Grumman G-164B · Walnut Ridge, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1992 · N8380K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance. A factor was the loss of power as result of the uncoupling of the engine and the propeller.
- [NTSB BFO92LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA081.md): Cessna 172M · Coatesville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1992 · N733PG · Substantial damage
  > The passengers interference with the control yoke, which resulted in the airplane entering an unusual attitude, and the pilot overstressing the wings during the recovery.
- [NTSB BFO92LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA072.md): Piper J3C · Camillus, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1992 · N88070 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to properly judge the ground clearance required to perform an aerobatic manuever.
- [NTSB ANC92LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA075.md): Aeronca Champion 7CCM · Willow, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1992 · N82568 · Destroyed
  > The complete failure of the connecting rod. Factors were the high vegetation and the pilot not maintaining a proper altitude to successfully complete a forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA92LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA108.md): Cessna A188A · Redmond, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1992 · N9990G · Substantial damage
  > Proper clearance from objects was not maintained. Factors to the accident were: sunglare, wires, and visual lookout was not possible.
- [NTSB SEA92FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92FA113.md): Cessna 177B · St. Ignatius, MT · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 21, 1992 · N30922 · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's inadvertently allowing the aircraft to enter into a stall/spin. Factors contributing to the accident were: terrain condition, rising terrain, and the pilot in command's lack of familiarity with the geographic area.
- [NTSB CHI92LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA154.md): Cessna 150H · Robinson, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1992 · N7200S · Substantial damage
  > Poor judgement by the pilot in intentionally proceeding to the airport in instrument meteorological conditions. The weather conditions were a factor.
- [NTSB ATL92LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA104.md): Cessna 188 · Elba, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1992 · N5519S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from objects (trees), and his inadequate visual lookout. A factor was the trees located in the practice area.
- [NTSB DEN92LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA053.md): Cessna R172E · Colorado Spring, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1992 · N146AC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain clearance and the airplane collided with a fence post.
- [NTSB CHI92DTK01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DTK01.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Iroquois, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 18, 1992 · N4427Y · Destroyed
  > An improper maneuver and failure to attain level off by the pilot in command while performing aerial application.
- [NTSB SEA92FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92FA101.md): Mooney M20F · Glendive, MT · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 17, 1992 · N2920L · Destroyed
  > An excessive rate of descent, and the pilot's overconfidence in himself and the aircraft.
- [NTSB SEA92FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92FA100.md): Aerospatiale SA-341G · Yamhill, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 16, 1992 · N9000E · Destroyed
  > The pilot misjudged a maneuver performed at inadequate altitude.
- [NTSB LAX92LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA210.md): Cessna 182A · S.Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1992 · N2031G · Destroyed
  > That the pilot-in-command used poor judgment by flying at an unwarranted low altitude and misjudged the clearance between the tree tops and the airplane.
- [NTSB SEA92LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA104.md): Brantly-Hynes B-2B · Hood River, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1992 · N5972X · Substantial damage
  > The delayed remedial action of the pilot (CFI). Factors include lack of total experience in type of aircraft, and lack of total experience in type of operation.
- [NTSB SEA92LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA097.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Chubbuck, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1992 · N4488Y · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning/preparation. A factor to the accident was: a guy wire.
- [NTSB FTW92LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA134.md): Air Tractor AT-501 · Mooreland, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1992 · N1006T · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the number 3 cylinder for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the ensuing forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW92LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA130.md): Grumman G-164A · Fisher, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1992 · N9640 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of complete engine for undetermined reasons. A factor was the low altitude and unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CHI92FA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA145.md): Piper PA-18 · Arnold, NE · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 10, 1992 · N7282K · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. Factors in the accident were improper adjustment of the carburetor float level by an unknown person, and the pilot's disregarding weight-and-balance.
- [NTSB FTW92FA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92FA127.md): Nanchang YAK-18A · Richmond, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 9, 1992 · N3210R · Destroyed
  > Inadvertent stall. Factors were the pilot's ostentatious display and the low altitude.
- [NTSB ATL92LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA099.md): Cessna 150G · Samburg, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1992 · N2494J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor judgement in that he attempted aerobatic maneuvers at an altitude that was too low to recover from the maneuver.
- [NTSB LAX92FA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA204.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Cucamonga, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 7, 1992 · N1054H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors in the accident were: the pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing, the adverse weather conditions, his physical impairment due to drugs, and the mountainous…
- [NTSB CHI92DCD04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCD04.md): Hiller UH-12E · Milford, IA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 6, 1992 · N8286 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason as the helicopter was performing aerial application maneuvers.
- [NTSB SEA92LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA091.md): Rockwell S2R · St. John, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 1992 · N8803Q · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the number 1 cylinder and remedial action by the PIC not possible. A factor contributing to the accident was: rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB LAX92FA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA202.md): Cessna 152 · Pinyon Pines, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 5, 1992 · N67545 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude while maneuvering in mountainous terrain which resulted in getting trapped in a box canyon, resulting in a stall due to inadequate airspeed. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's decision…
- [NTSB SEA92LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA089.md): Pilatus B-4 PC 11A · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1992 · N279AS · Destroyed
  > Failure by the pilot to maintain airspeed, resulting in aircraft stall.
- [NTSB BFO92FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA051.md): Sam R. Crowell SH-2R · Somerville, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 3, 1992 · N1RX · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate handling of aircraft during aerobatic maneuver which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing factors were lack of experience in operation.
- [NTSB FTW92LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA123.md): Grumman G164 · Bayside, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1992 · N468RF · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB CHI92DCD03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCD03.md): Piper PA-36-375 · Deloit, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Apr 29, 1992 · N3986E · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate visual lookout by the pilot in command while performing aerial application maneuvers. A factor in the accident is the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB BFO92FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA050.md): Mooney M20E · Adamstown, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1992 · N3357X · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane.
- [NTSB ANC92LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA065.md): Bell B206 II · Valdez, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1992 · N371EH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the company procedures and directives. Factor was the whiteout conditions.
- [NTSB CHI92LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA134.md): Bellanca 7ECA · La Crosse, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1992 · N53988 · Substantial damage
  > Visual lookout inadequate and diverted attention by the pilot. A factor related to the accident was transmission wires crossing flight path.
- [NTSB LAX92LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA190.md): Cessna 177RG · Mammoth Lakes, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1992 · N33248 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's inaccurate weather evaluation, his improper setting of the mixture control, and his failure to maintain proper climb airspeed. Factors related to the accident were: high density altitude, unfavorable wind with mountain wave activity and…
- [NTSB LAX92LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA189.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Vallejo, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1992 · N31557 · Substantial damage
  > Was the failure of the fuel servo diaphragm stem which resulted in a fuel interruption to the engine. High obstructions and utility pole in the forced landing area were factors contributing to the accident.
- [NTSB DEN92FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92FA048.md): Schweizer SGS 1-34 · Elbert, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1992 · N7642 · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain control of the glider resulting in separation of the right wing. A contributing factor to the accident was: the pilot's limited experience in the Schweizer sgs 1-34.
- [NTSB MIA92FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92FA114.md): Cessna 401 · New Port Richey, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1992 · N3271Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed (vs) while maneuvering for a forced landing following an in flight left engine fire for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot in command's inadvertent shutdown of the wrong engine.
- [NTSB FTW92LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA120.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Madil, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1992 · N7603Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance with the wires. A factor was the existing sunglare.
- [NTSB MIA92LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA111.md): Bell UH-1B · La Belle, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1992 · N4028F · Substantial damage
  > Improper preflight by the pilot-in-command, in his failure to identify a crack in a brazed area surrounding an attach point on the air diffuser. Contributing to the accident following the loss of engine power was obstacles that were ahead of the flight path.
- [NTSB FTW92LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA118.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Almyra, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1992 · N4430S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper judgement of the descent rate and his inadequate pull up at the bottom.
- [NTSB ATL92FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92FA085.md): Robinson R-22 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1992 · N2589X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather (wind condition), and the inflight decision to hover with gusting tailwinds, which resulted in a complete loss of tail rotor control. A factor was gusting tailwinds.
- [NTSB SEA92LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA079.md): Hughes 269C · Silverton, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1992 · N9675F · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning and preparation. A factor to the accident was: visual lookout was not maintained.
- [NTSB SEA92LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA078.md): Maule M-7 · Aravada, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1992 · N61043 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout, and his diverted attention. Factors include a low pass, and a transmission wire in the path of flight.
- [NTSB SEA92FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92FA077.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Briggsdale, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1992 · N2742M · Destroyed
  > Proper altitude was not maintained. Factors include ostentatious display.
- [NTSB SEA92LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA076.md): Aerospatiale SA315B · Magna, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1992 · N315DY · Substantial damage
  > The overheat of the engine combustion section, and the failure of the turbine blades.
- [NTSB CHI92FA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA127.md): Cessna 172P · Kellyville, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1992 · N54736 · Destroyed
  > An inadvertent stall and misjudgement of an emergency procedure by the pilot in trying to stretch the forced landing approach to make it to the airstrip.
- [NTSB SEA92FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92FA075.md): Cessna 172P · Englewood, CO · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1992 · N63078 · Destroyed
  > A loss of airplane control initiated by inadvertent control interference by the passenger pilot while apparently attempting to quell a disturbance of an unknown nature. As a result, the pilot did not, or was unable to, maintain sufficient control of the…
- [NTSB MIA92LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA109.md): Stoltzfus Stileto MK II · Cross City, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1992 · N3169Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's continued flight into adverse weather conditions resulting in a loss of control during a precautionary landing due to a loss of visual references. The weather was a factor.

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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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