# 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 FTW92LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA113.md): Boeing A75N1 · Lawton, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1992 · N52653 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots'decision to fly into marginal VFR weather. A factor was the guy wire and fog.
- [NTSB MIA92FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92FA108.md): Globe GC1-B · Miami, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1992 · N90379 · Destroyed
  > An abrupt pitch up maneuver during acrobatic flight resulting in an overload failure of the right wing spar.
- [NTSB ATL92LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA075.md): Kaman HH-43F · Manteo, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1992 · N100PL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the flight controls, in that he inadvertently activated the tail rotor pedals. Factors in the accident were the cross wind, and the slope of the landing area.
- [NTSB FTW92LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA108.md): Cessna 177 · Chromo, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1992 · N3358T · Substantial damage
  > Encounter with down draft.
- [NTSB LAX92LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA166.md): Globe GC-1B · Cucamonga, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1992 · N3319K · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate altitude to avoid colliding into the rising terrain of the box canyon. A factor in the accident was the pilot having been distracted by an engine gage.
- [NTSB LAX92FA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA169.md): Globe GC-1B · Cucamonga, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1992 · N302CB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate altitude to avoid the rising terrain of the box canyon, and, his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin above stall while maneuvering in an attempt to reverse course. A factor in the accident was the pilot…
- [NTSB LAX92FA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA164.md): Cessna 172N · Claremont, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1992 · N1333E · Substantial damage
  > The pilots improper preflight and inflight planning/decisions, his continued VFR flight into IMC conditions, and his failure to initiate timely remedial actions.
- [NTSB FTW92LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA103.md): Snow S2C · Roby, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1992 · N1619S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall of the airplane while maneuvering and subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB LAX92LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA159.md): Bell 206BIII · Kaaawa, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1992 · N3200N · Substantial damage
  > An engine flame out due to the pilot's intentional flight through an irrigation sprinkler system water stream in order to wash the helicopter.
- [NTSB FTW92LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA109.md): Cessna T188C · Cordel, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1992 · N2695J · Substantial damage
  > The animals in the landing area. A factor was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW92LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA101.md): Weatherly 201B · Weatherford, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1992 · N1268W · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to a mechanical failure of the fuel selector. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain.
- [NTSB DEN92DTE01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92DTE01.md): Vans RV-4 · Bennett, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Mar 29, 1992 · N14BA · Destroyed
  > Loss of control by the pilot in command. A factor was: aircraft weight and balance limits exceeded.
- [NTSB BFO92LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA049.md): Robinson R-22B · Phillipsburg, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1992 · N133MB · Substantial damage
  > The loss of control due to inadequate rotor RPM.
- [NTSB LAX92FA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA149.md): Ayres S2R-T34 · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1992 · N59SK · Destroyed
  > A catastrophic wing spar failure precipitated by hidden corrosion and the restricted view of the area of corrosion by the airplane's wing structure.
- [NTSB BFO92FLQ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FLQ01.md): James D. Riehm Rotorway Exec · Bowling Green, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Mar 23, 1992 · N191JD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor RPM which resulted in the inflight loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience and overconfidence in his ability.
- [NTSB ANC92LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA051.md): Aeronca 15AC · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1992 · N1469H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently conducted VFR flight into IMC conditions. Contributing factors were low ceilings, snow, rain, icing conditions, and whiteout conditions.
- [NTSB LAX92LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA148.md): Cessna 150M · San Andreas, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1992 · N2869V · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's poor inflight planning/decision by performing a 360 degree turn maneuver at a low altitude.
- [NTSB LAX92LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA146.md): Hiller UH-12E · Huron, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1992 · N93478 · Destroyed
  > A separation of the control rotor cuff due to fatigue.
- [NTSB FTW92LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA093.md): Boeing A-75N1 · Edna, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1992 · N53084 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane and the subsequent stall. A factor was the pilot's diversion of attention.
- [NTSB CHI92DCJ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCJ02.md): Extra Flugzeugbau 300 · Grant, NE · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Mar 15, 1992 · N300MT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate aircraft control while performing aerobatic maneuvers.
- [NTSB MIA92LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA096.md): Ankerman, Donald L. SX300 · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1992 · N11AG · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain airspeed (vs) resulting in inadvertent stall/mush.
- [NTSB ANC92LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA046.md): Piper PA-18A-150 · Golovin, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1992 · N7685D · Substantial damage
  > Proper altitude was not maintained. Factors to the accident were: inadvertent VFR flight into IMC, fog, snow, and night.
- [NTSB SEA92LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA057.md): Robert L. Rice Davis DA-2A · Billings, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1992 · N48BR · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain terrain clearance. Factors relating to the accident were the pilot's lack of experience and the rising terrain in the area.
- [NTSB SEA92LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA056.md): Aero Commander S-2R · Dufur, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1992 · N1763S · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's misjudgment of clearance with the power lines. Factors contributing to the accident were: object (transmission wire) and safety system (not installed).
- [NTSB FTW92LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA084.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Mangum, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1992 · N8287W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper airplane altitude. A factor was the dark night.
- [NTSB ATL92LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA057.md): Cessna 152 · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1992 · N67772 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL92LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA056.md): JR. Ace E · Statesville, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1992 · N1337M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude during a steep turn at low level.
- [NTSB ANC92FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92FA044.md): Bell 214B-1 · Hobart Bay, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1992 · N314RM · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of the compressor assembly impeller, and inadequate quality control by the manufacturer. A factor which contributed to the accident was the mountainous/hilly terrain.
- [NTSB FTW92GA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92GA080.md): Bell 206B III · Falfurrias, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 3, 1992 · N3201R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control due to his ability to maintain an adequate visual lookout being restricted. Factors were the observer's delay in informing the pilot of the rearward drift and the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB LAX92LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA134.md): Bell 206BIII · Glenbrook, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1992 · N59613 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot-in-command to follow the helicopter's performance data while translating out of translational lift to and out of ground effect.
- [NTSB LAX92LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA133.md): Helio HST-550A · Salome, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1992 · N550HZ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning, improper altitude, and delaying the required remedial action to prevent the collision with the mountain. Contributing to the accident was the unfavorable wind and downdraft conditions.
- [NTSB LAX92LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA131.md): Grumman G-164A · Vernalis, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 29, 1992 · N5408 · Substantial damage
  > The operator's failure to properly comply with an airworthiness directive affecting the second-stage turbine wheel assembly. Contributing to this accident was the uncontained failure of the second-stage turbine wheel and the rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB MIA92LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA089.md): Cessna 152 · Michigan City, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1992 · N6341B · Substantial damage
  > Partial loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC92LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA066.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Gibson Island, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1992 · N96023 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude and clearance with water, which resulted in an in flight collision with water. Contributing to the accident was the pilot allowed the airplane to descend while making a right turn.
- [NTSB LAX92LA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA365.md): Christen Industries Eagle II · Point Reyes Stn, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1992 · N24CE · Destroyed
  > Improper preflight planning by the pilot in command by exceeding the airplane's maximum acrobatic gross weight and exceeding the aft aerobatic center of gravity limit. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to perform acrobatic maneuvers which…
- [NTSB LAX92LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA125.md): Cessna 182N · San Ardo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1992 · N8948G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. Contributing to this accident was water contamination in the fuel and the soft soil landing area.
- [NTSB FTW92FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92FA073.md): Cessna 150 · Clarksville, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1992 · N7896E · Substantial damage
  > The pilots inadvertent stall. A factor was the operator's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB SEA92FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92FA049.md): Cessna 150M · Pullman, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 1992 · N66473 · Destroyed
  > Poor inflight planning/decision. Factors to the accident were bright night conditions and clearance not maintained.
- [NTSB LAX92FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA120.md): Piper PA-31T-II · Big Bear, CA · Accident · 7 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 1992 · N60AW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's poor judgement in continuing visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, in mountainous terrain obscured by clouds. Factors in the accident were: the pilot's failure to obtain a preflight weather briefing, the weather conditions, and…
- [NTSB LAX92LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA118.md): Avions Mudry CAP-10B · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1992 · N64ND · Destroyed
  > The failure of the airplanes's left wing spar due to stress overloading caused by pre-existing compression failures in the laminate.
- [NTSB NYC92FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92FA059.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Heath, OH · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1992 · N4380T · Destroyed
  > An inadvertent stall with insufficient altitude for recovery. An additional cause was the pilot's self induced pressure to complete the fight in known adverse weather, and to deviate from the published instrument approach procedure. Factors related to the…
- [NTSB FTW92LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA069.md): Ralph Legate Stits Skycoup · Conway, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 1992 · N92RL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper clearance with the guy wire. A factor was the fuel starvation caused by failure of the carburetor float.
- [NTSB SEA92FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92FA046.md): Grumman American AA-5B · West Glacier, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1992 · CGRRZ · Destroyed
  > The inflight encounter with IMC weather by the non-instrument rated pilot. Factors relating to the accident were the weather conditions, the mountainous/hilly terrain, and lack of instrument qualification by the pilot.
- [NTSB FTW92FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92FA067.md): Cessna 150M · Covington, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1992 · N3966V · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain proper object clearance. A factor was his decision to perform the low pass.
- [NTSB DEN92LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA032.md): Cessna 172 · Delta, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1992 · N8242B · Substantial damage
  > A complete power loss for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was: unsuitable terrain on which to conduct an emergency landing.
- [NTSB MIA92LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA079.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Fernandina Bch, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 1992 · N8346B · Substantial damage
  > Spatial disorientation and failure of the pilot-in-command to set the altimeter to the field elevation prior to departure. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of total and recent experience.
- [NTSB LAX92FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA112.md): Cessna 150H · N. Palm Springs, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1992 · N22357 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during low altitude maneuvers as a result of his physical impairment due to alcohol and drugs. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's poor judgement in buzzing his work locale, and his failure to…
- [NTSB LAX92LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA110.md): Grumman G-164A · Greenfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 1992 · N8507H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude during an intentionally performed low altitude flight in mountainous terrain. Contributing factors related to the pilot's visual perception of the canyon area because of changes in the ambient lighting…
- [NTSB LAX92LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA109.md): 85 Manista KB-2 · Rosamond, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1992 · N169RM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain main rotor RPM adequate to avoid flapping. Factors which contributed to the accident were related to the pilot's performance of an excessively abrupt maneuver.
- [NTSB CHI92FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FAMS1.md): Beech 95-BE55 · Benton Harbor, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Feb 3, 1992 · N1123B · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.

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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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