# 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 ANC89FA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89FA160.md): Cessna 185 · Tanacross, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1989 · N4838C · Destroyed
  > Poor judgement by the pilot by buzzing the airport and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance above the terrain. The pilot's use of abrupt maneuvers was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB DEN89DTE04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89DTE04.md): Cessna A188B · Wiggins, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 4, 1989 · N9335R · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain an adequate visual lookout and collided with a standpipe which severed four feet of the right wing, resulting in loss of control inflight and subsequent collision with the terrain.
- [NTSB FTW89FA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89FA159.md): Cessna 152 · Houma, LA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1989 · N24516 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of both pilots to see-and-avoid each other's aircraft (inadequate visual lookout). A probable factor was: failure of either pilot to issue a traffic advisory.
- [NTSB SEA89FA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89FA156.md): Cessna TU206C · Skykomish, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1989 · N21NW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to continue the flight into IMC. The pilot did not adequately plan and prepare for the flight and was unable to maintain a proper altitude above the terrain for VMC. Fog was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX89LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA300.md): Beech C23 · Selma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1989 · N24580 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper clearance from the power line, while maneuvering at low altitude. The power line was a related factor.
- [NTSB DEN89FA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89FA200.md): Cessna 172 · Tremonton, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1989 · N4129F · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain obstruction clearance while making a low pass over a newly constructed highway. The powerline was considered a contributing factor.
- [NTSB SEA89LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA159.md): Cessna 182 · Atlanta, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1989 · N5451B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failue to adequately compensate for the downdraft conditions. Contributing factor(s) was: the downwind, downdraft, and high density altitude weather conditions, and the surrounding mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB LAX89LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA163.md): Piper PA-28 · Williams, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1989 · N7172R · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain his visual lookout and flying low. Contributing to the accident was the one inch diameter telephone cable.
- [NTSB CHI89DEI03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEI03.md): Brumbaugh/Hubin Long EZE · West Salem, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 26, 1989 · N42WT · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate visual outlook and attention diversion by the pilot. Factor(s) related to the accident was: the presence of the wires.
- [NTSB MIA89LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA232.md): Cessna A188B · Edwards, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1989 · N53327 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel. Rough terrain in the emergency landing area was a related factor.
- [NTSB MIA89LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA231.md): Hughes 269A · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1989 · N9014N · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate visual look-out by the pilot and his failure to maintain control of the helicopter, while maneuvering to avoid obstructions. The transmission lines were considered to be factors.
- [NTSB MIA89FA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89FA233.md): Beech C23 · Barranquitas, PR · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1989 · N6573R · Destroyed
  > Improper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot and his failure to maintain adequate flying speed, which resulted in a stall and subsequent impact with the terrain. Contributing factors were: operation of the aircraft by the pilot with excessive gross…
- [NTSB ATL89DKJ10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89DKJ10.md): Piper PA-36-285 · Atmore, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 22, 1989 · N57581 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles (the crop) during an agricultural spray run.
- [NTSB ANC89LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA148.md): Piper PA-18 · Mcgrath, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1989 · N202T · Substantial damage
  > Pilot-in-command's improper fuel consumption calculations, improper inflight planning, and decisions.
- [NTSB BFO89LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89LA071.md): Robinson R22 · Manassas, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1989 · N8557H · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of the cyclic control by the student pilot and his failure to relinquish control of the helicopter to the instructor (CFI). A contributing factor was the student's lack of experience.
- [NTSB ATL89DKJ09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89DKJ09.md): Cessna 188B · Prattville, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 16, 1989 · N9318G · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from obstructions (trees).
- [NTSB CHI89LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA171.md): Cessna 172H · Lake Village, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1989 · N2484L · Substantial damage
  > Water contamination in the fuel/fuel system and inadequate preflight by the pilot. Soft terrain in the emergency landing area was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB MIA89LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA221.md): Continental Copters Tomcat MK6C · Quitman, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1989 · N9085T · Destroyed
  > Failure of the tail boom attachment.
- [NTSB FTW89DRG09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89DRG09.md): Mccormick Bushby Mustang II · Spicewood, TX · Incident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 14, 1989 · N123WP · No damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper clearance from personnel on the ground.
- [NTSB SEA89LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA149.md): Swanson RV-4 · Carnation, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1989 · N9RS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot entered an inadvertent stall and hit trees while performing aerobatics.
- [NTSB MIA89FA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89FA220.md): Cessna 172P · Pass-A-Grille, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1989 · N99901 · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to recover from a stall/spin. Excessive gross weight of the aircraft and lack of available altitude for spin recovery were probable contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI89LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA167.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Lima, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1989 · N7825D · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to use carburetor heat during carburetor icing conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience and the carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB FTW89DQG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89DQG05.md): Schweizer G-164A · Sunray, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 11, 1989 · N7903 · Substantial damage
  > A total power loss for undetermined reasons. A factor was the rough uneven terrain in which the pilot had to make the forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC89LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA138.md): Cessna 207-A · Tanana, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1989 · N6370H · Substantial damage
  > Pilot-in-command's improper inflight planning and decisions. He flew into weather that was known to be adverse, and the environmental conditions adversely affected his ability to safely complete the flight.
- [NTSB MKC89DCQ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89DCQ01.md): WSK PZL Mielec PZL-M-18-A · Ingalls, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 9, 1989 · N7032M · Substantial damage
  > Improper preflight planning by the pilot and his failure to attain inadequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall/spin. As he was attempting to avoid a power transmission line. Factors related to the accident were: rising terrain, tall grass, tailwind and the…
- [NTSB LAX89LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA270.md): Bell 206B · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1989 · N90296 · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to the helicopter being flown in exhaust gases emanating from a cogeneration plant chimney stack that exceeded the certification standards of the powerplant. Contributing to the accident was invisible nature of the exhaust gases…
- [NTSB ATL89DLT05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89DLT05.md): Bratton RB-1 · Springfield, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 9, 1989 · N44516 · Destroyed
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion at a low altitude, due to an inadequate supply of fuel; and his failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Factors related to the accident were: the…
- [NTSB DEN89LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA189.md): Bell 206B · Georgetown, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1989 · N12DY · Substantial damage
  > Improper inflight planning/decision by the pilot. The high density altitude, tail wind, gusts, and terrain were related factors.
- [NTSB SEA89LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA148.md): Bell 206B · Boulder City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1989 · N9916K · Substantial damage
  > Pilot displayed poor inflight planning while maneuvering. The pilot did not identify the wind conditions resulting in a loss of directional control. The pilot's corrective action was inadequate and as result, the helicopter collided with the terrain.
- [NTSB FTW89DRJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89DRJ01.md): Cessna 150 · Piedmont, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 7, 1989 · N3893J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while buzzing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB ANC89FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89FA137.md): Cessna 402 · Nome, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1989 · N12333 · Destroyed
  > Continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) by the pilot, and his improper in-flight planning/decision. The weather and terrain conditions were considered to be contributing factors.
- [NTSB SEA89LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA147.md): Cessna 152 · Mollala, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1989 · N95099 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot displayed poor judgement and did not adequately plan for the flight. The pilot was unfamiliar with the area and terrain conditions. As a result, the airplane was not able to attain sufficient altitude for the conditions to clear the terrain.
- [NTSB MKC89DPG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89DPG04.md): Rockwell S-2R · Moscow, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 6, 1989 · N4943X · Destroyed
  > Inadequate visual lookout by the pilot. The guy wire was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB LAX89LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA262.md): Cessna 172H · Dana Point, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1989 · N2667L · Destroyed
  > Pilot-in-commands failure to maintain control of the airplane while in maneuvering flight.
- [NTSB DEN89LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA186.md): Beech P35 · Lovell, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1989 · N9661Y · Substantial damage
  > Improper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in insufficient altitude to continue out of the canyon or turn around. The terrain and high density altitude were related factors.
- [NTSB DEN89DTG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89DTG01.md): Cessna 188A · Valley City, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 6, 1989 · N188TV · Destroyed
  > Inadequate visual lookout by the pilot. The power line was a related factor.
- [NTSB NYC89LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA186.md): Champion 7KCAB · Shirley, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1989 · N5084X · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain proper airspeed, and his delay to jettison the banner, which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB LAX89DUJ08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89DUJ08.md): Aero Commander S2R · Tolleson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 3, 1989 · N1751S · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to see and avoid contact with some wires.
- [NTSB CHI89FA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA157.md): Cessna 152 · York, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1989 · N5292M · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall. Factors related to the accident were: excessive workload (task overload) and diverted attention.
- [NTSB ATL89FA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA193.md): Texas Helicopter OH-13/M74 · Norman Park, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1989 · N51850 · Destroyed
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in his physical impairment from exposure to lannate, and his failure to maintain altitude/clearance above the ground. A factor related to the accident was: failure of the pilot to use a respirator while…
- [NTSB CHI89DEP10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEP10.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Plainfield, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 1, 1989 · N5044S · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain control of the aircraft while conducting aerial application maneuvers in close proximity to the terrain.
- [NTSB ATL89DKG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89DKG05.md): Grumman G-164A · Dawson, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 31, 1989 · N9755 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the number three cylinder head.
- [NTSB NYC89DNC01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89DNC01.md): Bonds & Bungey HP-14 · Warren/Sugarbus, VT · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 29, 1989 · GQLB · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering in shifting/turbulent air, and his inadequate remedial action to avoid or recover from the inadvertent spin. The shifting/turbulent/gusty wind condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW89DRD12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89DRD12.md): Schweizer G-164B · Donaldsonville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 29, 1989 · N8172K · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB CHI89FA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA151.md): Cessna A152 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1989 · N7610A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's poor judgement, and poor evaluation of the weather due to self induced pressure and overconfidence in his personal ability. Contributing factor was the experimental aircraft association's inadequate supervision of the operation.
- [NTSB MKC89LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA170.md): Grumman G-164B · Portland, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1989 · N8116K · Substantial damage
  > Engine failure due to failure of an engine cylinder.
- [NTSB MKC89DPG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89DPG03.md): PZL-Mielec M-18 · Parkin, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 28, 1989 · N2730D · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain a visual lookout adequate to have avoided the powerlines.
- [NTSB DEN89LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA181.md): Callair A-9 · Cartwright, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1989 · N8246H · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of power due to an improperly adjusted carburetor which resulted in an excessive rich fuel-air mixture. This required a forced landing in an area where no suitable terrain existed.
- [NTSB CHI89LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA147.md): Piper PA-38-112 · River Falls, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1989 · N25687 · Destroyed
  > Improper remedial action by the pilot following an abrupt maneuver. The pilot's lack of total aviation experience was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB ATL89DKJ08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89DKJ08.md): Cessna A188B · Atmore, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 26, 1989 · N21612 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout for obstacles. Contributing to the accident was the low (dawn) position of the sun which interfered with the pilot's vision.

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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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