# Final NTSB investigations, ND: 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 CHI03LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA204.md): Continental Copters MK6B · Ft. Yates, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2003 · N9080T · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent settling with power and unsuccessful remedial action by the pilot. A factor to the accident was the potato crop.
- [NTSB CHI03LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA134.md): Weatherly 620A · Melville, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2003 · N4650W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the wires. The low altitude operation and the wires were contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI02FA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA269.md): Cessna TR182 · Tappen, ND · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2002 · N756WF · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and his failure to maintain clearance of the transmission wires. Also causal was inadequate preflight planning. Factors associated with the accident were the low altitude and airspeed when the abrupt maneuver was made and…
- [NTSB CHI01LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA294.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Alice, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2001 · N4329Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's unsuccessful recovery from an intentional aerobatic stall/spin maneuver. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's impairment (alcohol), and his psychological condition.
- [NTSB CHI01LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA281.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Kenmare, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2001 · N6794Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain clearance with the terrain during the aerial application flight. Factors associated with the accident were the high vegetation and the pilot's diverted attention during the flight.
- [NTSB CHI01LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA273.md): Grumman G-164B · Hazelton, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2001 · N48624 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's ostentatious display when he performed a low level manuever and stalled the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI01LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA217.md): Grumman G-164A · Mandan, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2001 · N14AG · Substantial damage
  > the pilot failed to maintain clearance from the powerline. Additional factors were the thermal lift and the powerline.
- [NTSB CHI01LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA214.md): Piper PA-36-300 · Langdon, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2001 · N9900P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot stalled the airplane while manuevering to avoid the power lines. A factor was the power lines.
- [NTSB CHI00LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA210.md): Grumman G164 · Mcville, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2000 · N10244 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines. A factor associated with the accident was the power line.
- [NTSB CHI00LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA178.md): Weatherly 201C · Tolna, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2000 · N9228W · Destroyed
  > the wing spar fatigue and wing separation while maneuvering. A factor was that the fatigue was not detected by the mechanic during the last annual inspection.
- [NTSB CHI00LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA151.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Maddock, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2000 · N8515L · Destroyed
  > Aircraft control not being maintained by the pilot. Factors to the accident were the turbulent weather condition, the inadvertent stall, and the inadequate weather evaluation by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI00LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA144.md): Cessna C-T188C · Elgin, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2000 · N2075J · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot in command to maintain clearance with the ground during an aerial application.
- [NTSB CHI00LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA109.md): Piper PA-11 · Sherwood, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2000 · N5548B · Substantial damage
  > carburetor ice and the pilot's improper decisions when to use carburetor heat and to perform a soft field landing. Factors relating to this accident were the improper use of carburetor heat, the soft field landing attempt, and the snow covered field.
- [NTSB CHI99LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA258.md): Air Tractor 401B · Mccanna, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1999 · N6006A · Substantial damage
  > the inadvertent stall by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI99LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA230.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Fargo, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1999 · N4652Y · Substantial damage
  > the altitude/clearance not maintained by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI99LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA229.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Lefor, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1999 · N7329Z · Substantial damage
  > the altitude/clearance not maintained by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI98LA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA361.md): Champion BL-7-GCBC · Upham, ND · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1998 · N311DM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's steep pull and failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall/spin. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane's handling qualities, and a lack of recent experience in the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI98LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA348.md): Cessna A185F · Bottineau, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1998 · N1005F · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's excessive use of brake pressure which resulted in the aircraft nosing over..
- [NTSB CHI98LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA306.md): Rockwell S2R · Kindred, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1998 · N5524X · Destroyed
  > the pilot did not maintain clearance with obstructions along his flight path.
- [NTSB CHI98LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA259.md): Anderson T Craft Special · Pick City, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1998 · N91XX · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance with terrain. A factor was the pilot's attempted low altitude acrobatic maneuver.
- [NTSB CHI98LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA220.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Fargo, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1998 · N7174B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the powerline during a swath run. A factor associated with the accident was the powerline.
- [NTSB CHI98LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA175.md): Boeing Stearman A75-N1 · West Fargo, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1998 · N49955 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to assure an adequate fuel supply in order to complete the flight. A factor associated with the accident was the soft terrain on which the forced landing was made.
- [NTSB CHI98LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA155.md): Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18A · Dawson, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1998 · N2284B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the telephone pole. Factors associated with the accident were the pole and the glare from the rising sun.
- [NTSB CHI97LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA278.md): Schweizer G-164B · Larimore, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1997 · N8326K · Destroyed
  > the pilot delaying the swath run turnaround maneuver at the end of the field boundary, and his failure to maintain clearance between the airplane and the high tension wires. A factor was the pilot's inattentiveness regarding the time to begin the swath run…
- [NTSB CHI97LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA101.md): Aeronca 7CCM · Carson, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1997 · N85257 · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to ice in the fuel line. A factor was inadequate maintenance and inspection.
- [NTSB CHI96LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA277.md): Weatherly 201B · Fargo, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1996 · N1282W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a wire, while crossing under a transmission line. The proximity of wires to the work area was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI96LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA223.md): Bell TH-13T · Mandan, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1996 · N96161 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from known transmission lines. A factor relating to this accident was the sunglare which hindered the pilot's ability to see the transmission lines.
- [NTSB CHI96LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA194.md): Piper PA-25 · Cleveland, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1996 · N9844P · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude or clearance from trees during an aerial application operation. The wires and trees (obstructions) were related factors.
- [NTSB CHI95LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA323.md): Haugen Kolb Firestar II · Souris, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1995 · N42996 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the ultralight vehicle.
- [NTSB CHI95LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA260.md): Schweizer G-164A-450 · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1995 · N7994 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with transmission wires. A factor in the accident was the sunglare.
- [NTSB CHI95LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA241.md): Cessna 188 · Bremen, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1995 · N9980G · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning. Deteriating aircraft performance was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI94LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA241.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Eckelson, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1994 · N7301Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a transmission wire. A factor associated with the accident is the transmission wire.
- [NTSB CHI94LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA218.md): Callair A9B · Minot, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1994 · N2851F · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the wheat field. A factor was the turbulence.
- [NTSB CHI94DTG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94DTG02.md): Air Tractor AT301 · Lawton, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 29, 1994 · N4349S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. The carburetor icing weather condition was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI94LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA166.md): Grumman G-164 · Hillsboro, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1994 · N551Y · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree.
- [NTSB CHI93DTG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DTG03.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Washburn, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 20, 1993 · N4693Y · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to a magneto failure.
- [NTSB CHI93DTG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DTG02.md): Aero Commander S2R · Hoople, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 18, 1993 · N5635X · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a cracked engine cylinder.
- [NTSB CHI93LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA208.md): Hughes 269 · Valley City, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1993 · N213MS · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain clearance from a tree during an aerial application manuever.
- [NTSB CHI93LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA017.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Trenton, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1992 · N8675L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper aircraft handling while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB CHI92DTG06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DTG06.md): Cessna 188B · Cogswell, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 14, 1992 · N9747G · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power as a result of a complete piston failure.
- [NTSB CHI92DTG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DTG04.md): Grumman G-164B · Grandin, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 14, 1992 · N48687 · Substantial damage
  > The cracked cylinder which resulted in a forced landing. The lack of suitable terrain on which to make an emergency landing was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI92LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA196.md): Luscombe 8E · Napoleon, ND · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1992 · N2264K · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed above a stall.
- [NTSB CHI92DTG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DTG03.md): Grumman G-164A · Orr, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 24, 1992 · N9935 · Substantial damage
  > A stall encountered during the spray run reversal turn. Factors related to the accident are the attempted downwind turn, and insufficient altitude for recovery.
- [NTSB CHI92DTG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DTG02.md): Callair A9B · Bisbee, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 13, 1992 · N7761V · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting from the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB CHI92DTG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DTG01.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Gardner, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · May 29, 1992 · N6541Z · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent stall with insufficient altitude for recovery.
- [NTSB CHI91DTG08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DTG08.md): Grumman G164B · Minto, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 17, 1991 · N8351K · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate aircraft servicing, inadequate aircraft preflight, fuel contamination, and unsuitable soft terrain in which to effect an emergency landing.
- [NTSB CHI91DTG07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DTG07.md): Ayres S2R · Drayton, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 7, 1991 · N4010H · Substantial damage
  > Misjudged clearance by the pilot. A factor related to the accident is overconfidence in personal ability.
- [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 CHI90DTG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DTG04.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Parshall, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 13, 1990 · N7316Z · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of powerplant controls.
- [NTSB CHI90FA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA214.md): Cessna 150L · Donnybrook, ND · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1990 · N10094 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering in hilly terrain. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude and the surrounding steeply rising terrain.

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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'ND' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND c."completionStatus" = 'Completed'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM case_phases WHERE main = 450)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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