# 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 LAX91FA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA270.md): Beech T-34A · Redding, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1991 · N45GD · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to attain an altitude to permit the aircraft to complete the aerobatic maneuver.
- [NTSB FTW91DPG13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91DPG13.md): Grumman G-164B · Mc Crory, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 22, 1991 · N8089K · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW91LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA103.md): Grumman G-164B · Brighton, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1991 · N48370 · Destroyed
  > (1) The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the wires and (2) the wire's subsequent interference with the flight controls.
- [NTSB FTW91FA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91FA104.md): Cessna C182R · Big Spring, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1991 · N5459E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to recover from an aerobatic maneuver due to insufficient altitude.
- [NTSB ANC91LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA077.md): Piper PA-18 · Woods River, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1991 · N10PC · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while turning after a low pass, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. The wind gusts and turbulence were related factors.
- [NTSB NYC91FA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA154.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Millinocket, ME · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1991 · N2155E · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering for a precautionary landing on a road, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's improper replacement of an oil temperature gage, and a…
- [NTSB CHI91DTG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DTG02.md): Sikorsky H-19-UH19D · Mcclusky, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 18, 1991 · N6735 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the engine blower/supercharger assembly. A factor related to the accident was: no suitable terrain in which to make an immediate emergency landing.
- [NTSB CHI91DER06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DER06.md): Piper PA-36-285 · Fergus Falls, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 17, 1991 · N57824 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from obstacles during aerial apllication operations.
- [NTSB CHI91DEP09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DEP09.md): Bowers Flybaby 1A · Stoughton, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 17, 1991 · N8084D · Destroyed
  > The inadequate design by the manufacturer to provide for adequate protection from moisture accumulation in the form of drain holes. Contributing factors were the deterioration (wood rot) of the wing spar attach and the lack of inspection access.
- [NTSB CHI91LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA192.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Marquette, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1991 · N5055F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain proper altitude.
- [NTSB CHI91DEP08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DEP08.md): Jack Thomas Pitts S-IT · Kenosha, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 16, 1991 · N83AM · Destroyed
  > Improper maintenance, by person or persons unknown, to the elevator control system which allowed a bolt attaching the elevator control rod to the pitch bellcrank to become disconnected during flight.
- [NTSB SEA91FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA131.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Nephi, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1991 · N4090Z · Destroyed
  > Poor inflight planning and decisions. Factors to the accident were: an uncontrolled stall/spin, and inadequate airspeed.
- [NTSB MIA91LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA163.md): Air Tractor 301 · Greenville, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1991 · N2361C · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to a cracked cylinder and the pilot's inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB SEA91LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA130.md): Hughes 269A-1 · Canby, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1991 · N8944F · Substantial damage
  > A hard landing after an undetermined loss of power. Factors include an excessive emergency descent rate.
- [NTSB CHI91DER05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DER05.md): Bell 47G3B1 · Lasalle, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 11, 1991 · N73284 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the terrain. A related factor is the pilot's misjudged altitude above the crop.
- [NTSB SEA91LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA145.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Corvallis, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1991 · N3474Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot displayed poor in-flight planning. A factor to the accident was: the pilot did not maintain a proper altitude over mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB FTW91LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA094.md): Pitts S1C · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1991 · N48JP · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the propeller due to improper installation.
- [NTSB LAX91LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA254.md): Cullen/Roth Falcon XP · Sebastopal, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1991 · N9939M · Destroyed
  > The structural failure of the airplane's canard wing. Contributing factors which related to the accident were the pilot's performance of an adjustment to the rigging of his airplane which deteriorated its flight characteristics.
- [NTSB FTW91LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA095.md): Schweizer G-164B · Newport, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1991 · N36335 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper planning which resulted in his flying into his own chemicals.
- [NTSB FTW91DRG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91DRG03.md): Grumman G-164A · Weslaco, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 8, 1991 · N7445 · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain clearance.
- [NTSB FTW91DRA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91DRA03.md): Bronner Skybolt · Alvin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 8, 1991 · N773HD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance. A factor was the pilot's decision to perform a low pass.
- [NTSB BFO91DIA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91DIA01.md): Hagaman Pitts Pitts S · Warrenton, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 8, 1991 · N711B · Destroyed
  > The pilot misjuded altitude and clearance above the terrain. Contributing to the accident was aerobatic maneuver performed at low altitude.
- [NTSB SEA91LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA128.md): Enstrom F280C · Baggs, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1991 · N5695Y · Substantial damage
  > Exhaust valve failure, resulting in a partial power loss. Contributing factors were low altitude and rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB LAX91FA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA251.md): Varga 2150A · Livermore, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1991 · N8272J · Destroyed
  > An inflight collision with terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL91FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA108.md): Cessna T37B · Chickamauga, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1991 · N120DB · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The T-37 pilot misjudged the clearance between his aircraft and the A-26.
- [NTSB LAX91LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA250.md): Eagle DW-1 · Stockton, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1991 · N8806Y · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate visual outlook to detect power transmission wires in his flight path resulting in an abrupt maneuver and subsequent inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB LAX91FA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA247.md): Cessna C-172 · Lakeside, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1991 · N5814A · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to request radar assistance to avoid low ceilings in high terrain and the pilot's inadequate visual outlook which ultimately resulted in an inflight collision with high terrain. Contributing to the accident were the weather conditions…
- [NTSB CHI91DER04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DER04.md): Bellanca Eagle DW-1 · Hector, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 6, 1991 · N8800W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the total failure of a connecting rod. Related factors are the low maneuvering altitude and the unsuitable (muddy) terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW91LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA091.md): Bell 47D-1 · Peach Orchard, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1991 · N8117 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate main rotor RPM resulting in deteriorated helicopter performance. A factor was the tailwind condition.
- [NTSB CHI91DEE06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DEE06.md): Robinson R22B · Mineral, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 5, 1991 · N91MG · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from the power line.
- [NTSB LAX91FA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA242.md): Cessna C-A150L · Cottonwood, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1991 · N6019J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional low pass during which he performed an aerobatic maneuver with inadequate airspeed. Contributing factors were the pilot's low altitude and the tailwind condition which created the visual perception to the pilot of having an airspeed…
- [NTSB FTW91LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA090.md): Grumman G-164B · Lawtell, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1991 · N67210 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's exceeding the performance capability of the airplane. A factor was turbulence.
- [NTSB SEA91LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA125.md): Cessna C-182A · Buhl, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1991 · N3767D · Substantial damage
  > The intentional high speed buzzing by the pilot, and his failure to maintain clearance from obstacles on the ground.
- [NTSB SEA91LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA123.md): Aeronca 7BCM · St. Xavier, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1991 · N10527 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper use of the fuel system, and the overfilling of the fuel tank. Contributing to the accident was: aerobatics performed, the pilot's inattention and the design of the fuel system.
- [NTSB MIA91LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA158.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · High Springs, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1991 · N8841S · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to disintegration of the impeller caused by a worn impeller bearing.
- [NTSB FTW91DPG12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91DPG12.md): Bell 47-G3B1 · Colt, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 1, 1991 · N31052 · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB ATL91LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA104.md): Peecher EAA Biplane P-2 · Dalton, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1991 · N202P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed when he diverted his attention outside the airplane which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with trees.
- [NTSB NYC91FA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA145.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Wallingford, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 31, 1991 · N36069 · Destroyed
  > The pilot attempting a VFR flight in adverse weather conditions, at an altitude that was insufficient to clear trees along his route of flight. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's lack of instrument rating, and his overconfidence to fly in…
- [NTSB ATL91LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA105.md): Cessna 188 · Sycamore, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1991 · N731EP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to secure the gust lock during prelflight; the string jammed the flight controls and created an uncontrollable condition.
- [NTSB ATL91LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA102.md): Bell UH-1B · Lake Seminole, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1991 · N9650N · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from the surface.
- [NTSB SEA91LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA136.md): Schweizer G-164B · Wilson Creek, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1991 · N8407K · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power in flight due to improper overhaul of the carburetor float assembly fulcrum screw, shutting off fuel flow to the engine.
- [NTSB SEA91LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA127.md): Maxair Ultralight · Toledo, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1991 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inattentiveness. Factors were his performance of a low pass, and a transmission wire in his flight path.
- [NTSB SEA91LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA116.md): Greg Smith KR-2 · Twisp, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1991 · N47KR · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power in flight due to shorted magneto wires, resulting from inadequate maintenance inspection by the pilot.
- [NTSB DEN91LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA077.md): Grumman G-164A · Ville Platte, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1991 · N48383 · Substantial damage
  > Premature pull up from an aerial application swath run resulting in a collision with an electrical transmission line.
- [NTSB SEA91LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA115.md): Dave Ronneberg LONG-EZE · Kanab, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1991 · N515DR · Substantial damage
  > Loss of aircraft control in flight which resulted from the pilot's diverted attention and his failure to maintain proper airspeed.
- [NTSB LAX91LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA224.md): Hughes 269A · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1991 · N7033H · Destroyed
  > Lack of total experience by the unqualified person at the controls; improper use of rotorcraft flight controls by an unqualified person. A factor in the accident was the fence.
- [NTSB FTW91FA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91FA084.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Folsom, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 26, 1991 · N6181W · Destroyed
  > The inadvertent stall. Factors were the pilot's poor judgement in performing the buzzing maneuver and his lack of experience.
- [NTSB CHI91DTK01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DTK01.md): Piper PA-18-125 · Newell, SD · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · May 26, 1991 · N1799A · Destroyed
  > An inadvertent stall/spin during maneuvering flight and inadequate remedial action by the pilot. Factors associated with the accident are the pilot's disregard for procedures and directives and inadequate initial training.
- [NTSB NYC91LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA141.md): Champion 7KCAB · Ossipee, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1991 · N6342N · Substantial damage
  > An inadequate annual inspection by the mechanic which resulted in the inflight failure of the elevator control cable.
- [NTSB LAX91LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA223.md): Beech J35 · Chinle, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1991 · N593B · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to fuel mismanagement by the pilot in command.

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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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