# 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 ATL90FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA017.md): Cessna 150M · Carrollton, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1989 · N66538 · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which led to an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's apparent desire to show off, and the low altitude at which he chose to perform the maneuver.
- [NTSB MKC90FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90FA019.md): Cessna 320 · Nebraska City, NE · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1989 · N5725X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to continue the flight into IFR conditions and the failure to maintain adequate alittude. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's over confidence in his ability and the lack of instrument flight experience.
- [NTSB MIA90LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA018.md): Bell 47G · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1989 · N6359E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors related to the accident were: the unfavorable and gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB LAX90LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA014.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Bishop, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1989 · N7594J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's neglect in failure to ensure adequate clearance was available to pass the parked refueling vehicle. The refueling vehicle parking position on an active taxiway was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB DEN90LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA014.md): Cessna 206F · Opheim, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1989 · N33211 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while executing a low pass.
- [NTSB ATL90DKJ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90DKJ02.md): Bell 47G2 · Wettumpka, AL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 27, 1989 · N9025 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to avoid obstacles during aerial application maneuvering.
- [NTSB LAX90LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA013.md): Robinson R22A · Simi Valley, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1989 · N84817 · Substantial damage
  > Student pilot's failure to maintain the proper altitude.
- [NTSB DEN90FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90FA013.md): Cessna T210L · Penasco, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1989 · N93110 · Destroyed
  > Improper inflight planning/decision by the pilot, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude over mountainous terrain. Factors related to the accident were: failure of the pilot to obtain (and/or understand) wind aloft information, his lack of…
- [NTSB ATL90GA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90GA010.md): Hiller UH-12D · Mentor, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Oct 23, 1989 · N63LC · Destroyed
  > Improper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's improper compensation for wind conditions and trees.
- [NTSB MKC90LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA016.md): Hughes 369HS · Ogilvie, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1989 · N3961H · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Factors related to the accident were: the unsuitable terrain conditions in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB ANC90LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA007.md): Piper PA-18 · Port Heiden, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1989 · N847DG · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain of the aircraft while maneuvering.
- [NTSB ATL90LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA020.md): Cessna 172N · Valdosta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1989 · N172SC · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate visual lookout by the pilot (failure to see & avoid the obstruction). Contributing factors were the transmission (power) line and lack of visual cues (pilot's visual perception).
- [NTSB ATL90FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA007.md): Vultee BT-13 · Axis, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1989 · N56381 · Destroyed
  > The aircraft inadvertently entered a stall, when the pilot/passenger had a heart attack. A factor related to the accident was: lack of altitude for the pilot-in-command to recover from the stall.
- [NTSB ATL90DKJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90DKJ01.md): Steen Skybolt · Bessemer, AL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 15, 1989 · N211RB · Destroyed
  > The improper use of the flight controls by the pilot in command during an aerobatic maneuver. While attempting a snap roll, the pilot failed to introduce sufficient elevator input to complete the maneuver.
- [NTSB CHI90LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA011.md): Cessna 152 · Hillsdale, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1989 · N757GB · Destroyed
  > Poor judgement of the student pilot by not following his flight instructor's directions on his first supervised solo flight and by not maintaining a safe altitude, which resulted in a collision with the terrain. Related factors were: unauthorized low flight…
- [NTSB SEA90FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA005.md): Hughes 369D · Bothell, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1989 · N8613F · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to determine weather conditions before the flight, his attempt to fly VFR in IMC, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance altitude. Factors in the accident were the low ceiling, rain and fog weather conditions.
- [NTSB NYC90FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA011.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Glastonbury, CT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1989 · N4106W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate altitude control during maneuvering flight. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the airplane's electrical system and the pilot's operation at night, without emergency lighting (flashlight).
- [NTSB LAX90DUJ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DUJ03.md): Hiller UH-12E · Yuma, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Oct 11, 1989 · N689SB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged the flare altitude. Contributing to this accident was the failure of the engine torsional coupling which ultimately caused the total loss of power.
- [NTSB MKC90FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90FA005.md): Piper PA-28 · Delavan, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1989 · N6340R · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude during a low pass, and to see-and-avoid obstructions (inadequate visual lookout). Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's ostentatious display and the obstructions (powerlines).
- [NTSB FTW90LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA008.md): Piper PA-22 · Amarillo, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1989 · N8727D · Substantial damage
  > The loss of aircraft control by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI90DEE01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEE01.md): Baker/Santiago Pitts S-1S · Dekalb, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Oct 8, 1989 · N983CS · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel.
- [NTSB ATL90DLG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90DLG01.md): Cessna 188B · Hartsville, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 5, 1989 · N21897 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain adequate in-flight clearance from obstacles.
- [NTSB MIA90LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA002.md): Cessna A188B · Wauchula, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1989 · N21752 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation, improper planning/decision by the pilot, and his failure to attained the emergency procedure. Factors related to the accident were: the low fuel level, and improper planning/decision by the pilot.
- [NTSB MIA90LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA001.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Belle Glade, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1989 · N8842S · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel. A factor related to the accident was: the terrain condition in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB FTW90LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA001.md): Globe GC-1B · Sulphur, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1989 · N3718K · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear to completely retract which resulted in the inability to gain sufficient airspeed to perform the climbing maneuver.
- [NTSB SEA89FA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89FA183.md): Cessna 182F · Diamond Lake, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1989 · N3581Y · Destroyed
  > Improper inflight planning and decision by the pilot in command who continued VFR flight into IMC conditions while attempting to fly through a mountain pass. Contributing factors were the low ceiling and rain weather conditions and the mountainous, hilly…
- [NTSB NYC89DFA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89DFA02.md): Niedzielski COOT-A · Marcy, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 28, 1989 · N247D · Destroyed
  > Fuel system contamination and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall/spin.
- [NTSB FTW89LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA174.md): Bell 206BII · Grand Prairie, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1989 · N995KP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to execute an abrupt maneuver while hovering downwind, which led to a reduction in rotor RPM and subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB ANC89LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA175.md): Piper PA-12 · Cottonwood Crk, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1989 · N3882M · Substantial damage
  > Improper inflight planning/decision by the pilot and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's low pass over rising terrain and the aircraft's subsequent impact with alder bushes (high vegetation).
- [NTSB SEA89LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA177.md): Bell 47G · Corvallis, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1989 · N47VS · Destroyed
  > Student pilot's improper use of the collective control while performing hovering autorotations, and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the student's actions, which resuled in hard landings. In addition, the engine mount was significantly weakened…
- [NTSB MIA89FA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89FA253.md): Cessna 172N · Ochopee, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1989 · N1063F · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilots of both airplanes to see and avoid each other while maneuvering.
- [NTSB ATL89LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA217.md): Cessna 182Q · Mt Pleasant, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1989 · N735BN · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to slow the aircraft to the proper landing speed at the proper touchdown point or go around. The weather conditions, tailwind, lack of airport facilities (UNICOM not operating and windsock damaged), wet runway/hydroplaning conditions, and…
- [NTSB LAX89DUG09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89DUG09.md): Air Tractor AT-301A · Blythe, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 22, 1989 · N3654N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to verify the fuel supply prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB MIA89FA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89FA252.md): Cessna 152 · Ochopee, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1989 · N47009 · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain altitude/clearance over the terrain. Related factors were: dark night, spatial disorientation of the pilot, and his lack of experience in the type of operation (night flying).
- [NTSB LAX89FA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA318.md): Cessna 152 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1989 · N714VX · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot's of both aircraft to maintain adequate visual outlook for other aircraft.
- [NTSB FTW89DRD15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89DRD15.md): Cessna 188 · Winnsboro, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 21, 1989 · N5511S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and subsequent collision with a tree.
- [NTSB NYC89FA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89FA220.md): MBB BO-105CB-4 · Tuckerton, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1989 · N5353V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's delay in remedial action by delaying the pull-up from a descending maneuver.
- [NTSB ANC89LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA172.md): Piper PA-18-105 · Port Moller, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1989 · N7124K · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's self induced pressure and the adverse weather conditions.
- [NTSB SEA89LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA175.md): Bell 47G3B2 · Monitor, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1989 · N83111 · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain aircraft separation from obstacles on the ground. A factor in the accident was the bright glare from the rising sun.
- [NTSB LAX89LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA324.md): Hughes 269A · Agana · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1989 · N8134Y · Destroyed
  > Inadequate visual lookout by the pilot, which resulted in his failure to see-and-avoid the power line. The power line was a related factor.
- [NTSB DEN89LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA210.md): Let L-13 · Buena Vista, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1989 · N3458 · Substantial damage
  > A premature release of the glider tow line by the glider pilot and his failure to maintain sufficient airspeed, while maneuvering back toward the runway, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB SEA89LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA173.md): Miller Special JM-2 · Reno, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1989 · N74M · Destroyed
  > Structural failure when design stress limits were exceeded after encountering hazardous meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB ATL89LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA212.md): Sikorsky H-34J · Louisville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1989 · N4556D · Destroyed
  > An undetermined malfunction of the main rotor drive system.
- [NTSB SEA89LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA172.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1989 · N358JS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudging altitude and airspeed.
- [NTSB LAX89DVA10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89DVA10.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Mendota, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 13, 1989 · N8578S · Substantial damage
  > A loss of aircraft control by the pilot when he slowed the aircraft to begin a spray run. Contributing to the loss of control was the inoperative stall warning system.
- [NTSB DEN89LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA213.md): Cessna 188B · Sunland Park, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1989 · N9342R · Substantial damage
  > Undetermined. A factor related to the accident was the crop in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB NYC89LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA213.md): Enstrom F28A · Boston, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1989 · N203Q · Substantial damage
  > Failue of pilot to maintain control of the helicopter when a passenger inadvertently pushed the cyclic control. The fence (near the helipad) was considered to be a factor.
- [NTSB LAX89DVG09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89DVG09.md): Clatti FOCKE-WULF-190 · Placerville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 8, 1989 · N34FW · Destroyed
  > The wing failed due to delamination caused by adhesive separation.
- [NTSB FTW89DRD14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89DRD14.md): Grumman G-164A · Franklin, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 8, 1989 · N7498 · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of the propeller blade, which resulted in separation of the blade's tip and severe engine vibration. The soft terrain was a related factor.
- [NTSB DEN89FA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89FA208.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Grantsville, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1989 · N7835P · Destroyed
  > Improper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot, by entering a box canyon with insufficient altitude to assure a safe exit. Contributing factors were: box canyon, rising terrain, and high density altitude.

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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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