# 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 ATL91LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA130.md): Cessna 188 · Snow Hill, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1991 · N9072R · Destroyed
  > Inadequate visual lookout by the pilot. Factors to the accident were tree.
- [NTSB NYC91DNC03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91DNC03.md): Valentin GMB H Taifun 17E · West Arlington, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 19, 1991 · N333VT · Destroyed
  > Physiological incapacitation due to cardiovascular disease which resulted in incapacitation and inflight collision with trees.
- [NTSB LAX91LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA319.md): Piper J3C-65 · Patterson, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1991 · N23142 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper visual lookout in a descent at low altitude, resulting in an in flight collision with wires and subsequent in flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB FTW91DPG16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91DPG16.md): Ayres S2R-T34 · Mellwood, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 19, 1991 · N3092S · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain proper clearance with the power line.
- [NTSB CHI91DTK03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DTK03.md): Wag-Aero Super Cuby · Roscoe, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 19, 1991 · N336DT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall and inadequate remedial action. Associated factors are the pilot's lack of recent total experience and inadequate preflight planning/preparation.
- [NTSB MIA91LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA202.md): Cessna A188B · Hollandale, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1991 · N9541J · Substantial damage
  > Overload failure of the no. 5 cylinder connecting rod bolt due to being loose for undetermined reasons. This resulted in the damage during the forced landing following total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB LAX91LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA316.md): Jurca MJ5 Sirocco · Lake Mathews, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1991 · N239GA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional low altitude flight which resulted in a collision with a power line static cable. Contributing to the accident was inadequate light conditions which reduced the pilot's ability to detect the power line.
- [NTSB NYC91LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA182.md): Cessna 152 · Springwater, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1991 · N6489B · Destroyed
  > The on ground collision with trees during a forced landing after the pilot experienced an engine failure due to a broken exhaust valve.
- [NTSB MIA91LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA188.md): Cessna A188B · Cleveland, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1991 · N9327R · Destroyed
  > Inadequate preflight resulting in water contamination causing loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ANC91IA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91IA102.md): De Havilland DHC2 MK1 · Iliamna, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1991 · N6LU · Minor damage
  > The pilot-in-command's attempted flight into known adverse weather conditions. Contributing to the accident was the high and gusty winds in the accident area.
- [NTSB FTW91DPG14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91DPG14.md): Grumman G-164A · Swifton, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 15, 1991 · N6615 · Destroyed
  > Partial failure of the hopper, chemical fire, and the failure of the landing gear. A factor ws the loss of visual outside reference.
- [NTSB SEA91LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA163.md): Piper PA-25 · Musselshell, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1991 · N9792P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional stall at low altitude.
- [NTSB ATL91LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA129.md): Cessna 210D · Hazel Green, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1991 · N3742Y · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent control interference caused when a parachute line became entangled in the right elevator trim tab, after the student jumper exited the airplane.
- [NTSB ATL91LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA128.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Hawkinsville, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1991 · N31691 · Substantial damage
  > A complete loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in this accident was: the rough, uneven terrain at the forced landing site.
- [NTSB MIA91LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA183.md): Grumman G-164A · Greenwood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1991 · N6891Q · Destroyed
  > The inadequate preflight which resulted in debris in the cockpit which reduced the pilot's visual lookout. Unsuitable terrain encountered during the landing was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX91LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA305.md): Robinson R-22-B · San Jose, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1991 · N730SH · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to unlock the cyclic trim and to maintain his hover altitude. His lack of experience with the aircraft, inadequate preflight, and the uncontrolled descent were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB FTW91DRA06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91DRA06.md): Morrison-Keitel VOLKSPLANE-1 · Woodbranch, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 11, 1991 · N37898 · Destroyed
  > The airplane's collision with trees for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX91LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA304.md): Piper PA24-250 · Temple Bar, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1991 · N8142P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during an attempted return to runway maneuver and the entry into an inadvertent stall/spin at low altitude. The exact nature of the emergency problem encountered by the pilot is undetermined.
- [NTSB LAX91LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA303.md): E.C Trynka Pietenpol Aircamper · Skull Valley, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1991 · N64661 · Destroyed
  > The pilot inadvertently inducing a stall spin condition with insufficient altitude to recover from the spin.
- [NTSB ATL91LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA127.md): Cessna A188B · St. Matthews, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1991 · N4905Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain safe clearance from power lines, while maneuvering to avoid an automobile in the area of his spraying operation.
- [NTSB NYC91LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA177.md): Cessna L-19 · Franconia, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1991 · N5237G · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall/spin and in flight collision with trees. Factors related to the accident were the improper in-flight planning by the pilot and the pilot's failure to compensate for winds and downdraft.
- [NTSB LAX91LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA301.md): Grumman G-164B · Eloy, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1991 · N6633K · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain the terrain clearance of the aircraft while maneuvering for a potential emergency landing on a moonless dark night.
- [NTSB DEN91LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA088.md): Piper PA-25C-235 · Las Cruces, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1991 · N8787L · Substantial damage
  > Power loss due to fuel contamination. A factor was: pilot's inadequate airplane preflight.
- [NTSB SEA91LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA164.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Dayton, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1991 · N5826D · Substantial damage
  > Severe down drafts. Factors to the accident were: terrain clearance was not maintained, and a poor weather evaluation, by the pilot.
- [NTSB NYC91FA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA174.md): Gulfstream American AA5B · Columbia, CT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1991 · N43ER · Destroyed
  > The decision of the pilot to continue flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in flight collision with trees. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's lack of instrument flight expereince, his overconfidence in his…
- [NTSB SEA91FA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA156.md): Champion 7AC · Burns, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1991 · N3006E · Substantial damage
  > Improper inflight planning/decision by the student pilot (pilot-in-command), and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall. Factors related to the accident were: physical impairment of the student pilot/owner/operator from carbon…
- [NTSB MIA91LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA182.md): Aerotek PITTS-S2A · Eustis, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1991 · N31427 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of elevator control in flight due to a screwdriver jamming the elevator control for unknown causes.
- [NTSB NYC91LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA172.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Pomeroy, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1991 · N68560 · Substantial damage
  > An inflight collision with terrain after the pilot became incapacitated due to an allergic reaction to bee stings. A factor related to the accident was the failure of the pilot to recognize the situation in time to make the recovery.
- [NTSB CHI91LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA210.md): Cessna 150F · Faulkton, SD · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1991 · N6263R · Destroyed
  > An inadvertent stall. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed.
- [NTSB BFO91LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA064.md): Champion 7KCAB · Berlin, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1991 · N5BJ · Substantial damage
  > The unsuitable placement of two banners (improper planning) by other personnel causing an unintentional pickup of both banners.
- [NTSB SEA91LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA150.md): Cessna T188C · Riverton, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1991 · N2070J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain adequate terrain clearance. A factor to the accident was: poor inflight planning/preparation.
- [NTSB FTW91DRA05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91DRA05.md): Daniel La Lee Miget Mustang M-1 · Santa Fe, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 4, 1991 · N20LL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's performance of an aerobatic maneuver at an altitude inadequate to allow for safe recovery.
- [NTSB CHI91DEX04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DEX04.md): Wilbur D. Batman Challenger II · Lebanon, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 4, 1991 · N503DB · Substantial damage
  > Failure to maintain stall airspeed while executing a forced landing. A factor related to the accident is failure of the engine starter clutch.
- [NTSB ANC91GA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91GA087.md): Piper PA-18 · King Salmon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 4, 1991 · N82732 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently switched the magnetos off during the flight. Contributing to the accident was the rough, uneven terrain with loose gravel.
- [NTSB CHI91LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA205.md): Hiller UH-12D · Savoy, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1991 · N94515 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain tail rotor clearance from the ground. A related factor is the pilot's lack of total experience in helicopters.
- [NTSB NYC91DFJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91DFJ01.md): Sterns Sterns Longster · Mayville, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 1, 1991 · N891DS · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall and spin at a low altitude. Also causal to the accident was the lack of experience of the pilot in this make and model airplane.
- [NTSB BFO91DOA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91DOA01.md): Bell UH-1B · Iaeger, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 1, 1991 · N91348 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, while operating over unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB NYC91LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA159.md): Hughes 269A · Manassas, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1991 · N48323 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper inflight decision and his failure to maintain proper airspeed at a low altitude which resulted in the helicopter settling with power. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to follow prescribed procedures/directives.
- [NTSB FTW91DPA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91DPA02.md): Paul M. F. Walker Pitts S-1-C · Royse City, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 29, 1991 · N4PW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's performance of an aerobatic maneuver at an altitude too low to allow recovery.
- [NTSB CHI91DER11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DER11.md): Piper OA25-235 · Clinton, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 29, 1991 · N9599P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate control of the aircraft while maneuvering in aerial application operations. Related factors are wake turbulence and low altitude.
- [NTSB ATL91LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA119.md): Cessna 188 · Muscle Shoals, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1991 · N48430 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL91FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA117.md): Fuji LM 1 · Keystone Hghts, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1991 · N2109L · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Failure of the number four pilot (in N2100J) to maintain adequate visual lookout and/or clearance from the number three aircraft (N2109L).
- [NTSB CHI91DER08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DER08.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · St. Hilaire, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 28, 1991 · N8714V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude while maneuvering.
- [NTSB ANC91LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA081.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Whittier, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1991 · N4362V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper flying speed.
- [NTSB MIA91LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA169.md): Grumman G164B · Immokalee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1991 · N3629X · Substantial damage
  > Loss of enine power due to undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain encounteered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA91FA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91FA171.md): Beech 77 · Magnolia, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1991 · N60195 · Destroyed
  > The instructor pilot's (cfi's) improper supervision of flight and a failure to maintain sufficient altitude above the trees.
- [NTSB FTW91DRD06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91DRD06.md): Bell 47-G2 · White Castle, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 26, 1991 · N8460E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper aircraft handling, which resulted in settling with power.
- [NTSB SEA91LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA146.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1991 · N40450 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper altitude. Contributing to the accident was sun glare.
- [NTSB DEN91LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA089.md): Cessna A188B · Delta, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1991 · N8278G · Substantial damage
  > A total power loss due to a ruptured fuel line, and the installation of an incorrect fuel line.
- [NTSB CHI91DEC02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DEC02.md): Howard Tierra II · Cambridge Jct, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jun 23, 1991 · N351R · Destroyed
  > Entanglement of the emergency ballistic parachute with the airplane's propeller shaft after it deployed for an undetermined reason. A factor related to the accident was: the aircraft's weight and balance limit was exceeded by the pilot.

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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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