# 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 GAA25WA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA232.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Qld, Australia · Accident · Class 5 · Foreign · Mar 27, 2025 · VH-KNG · Destroyed
- [NTSB CEN25LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA165.md): Cessna T206 · Natchez, MS · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 27, 2025 · N27DV · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s improper maintenance, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as the result of a loose fuel line B-nut. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate 100-hour inspection performed after the recent maintenance.
- [NTSB ANC25LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA028.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Royal Kunia, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 27, 2025 · N261FC · Substantial damage
  > Improper alteration of the crankshaft propeller flange at an unknown time, which resulted in an in-flight separation of the propeller assembly.
- [NTSB CEN25LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA143.md): Hiller UH12-ET · Ruston, LA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 25, 2025 · N6006K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel planning and fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and subsequent impact with terrain during an autorotation.
- [NTSB GAA25WA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA129.md): Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 600 · Dos Ríos, Mexico · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Mar 21, 2025 · N511VA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR25LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA112.md): Enstrom 280FX · Waterford, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 15, 2025 · N402TA · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from water while operating at a low altitude.
- [NTSB ERA25LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA144.md): Schweizer 269C · Mogadore, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 14, 2025 · N262LH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to fly at low altitude, at night, and over water, which resulted in the helicopter’s collision with power lines.
- [NTSB ANC25LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA023.md): Cessna 172 · Cantwell, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 10, 2025 · N5375R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain altitude during a low-altitude maneuver which resulted in inadvertent ground contact and a nose over.
- [NTSB GAA25WA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA117.md): Air Tractor AT502 · Balsas, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Mar 5, 2025 · PS-ARG · Destroyed
- [NTSB CEN25LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA105.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Edgemont, SD · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 27, 2025 · N6555C · No damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly identify the proper anchor point for the supplemental harness and the crew’s incorrect use of the restraint system structure as an anchor point, which resulted in the separation of the structure.
- [NTSB CEN25FA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25FA104.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Uvalde, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Feb 27, 2025 · N144SG · Substantial damage
  > On February 27, 2025, about 1319 central standard time, a Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC) R44 helicopter, N144SG, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Uvalde, Texas. The commercial pilot and the passenger sustained fatal…
- [NTSB GAA25WA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA111.md): Piper PA-25-150 · Pinzon, Argentina · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Feb 25, 2025 · LV-ICU · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR25FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25FA100.md): Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 505 · Ririe, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Feb 20, 2025 · N118LG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and decision to maneuver the helicopter at a low altitude, and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from power lines.
- [NTSB GAA25WA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA099.md): Vans RV7 · Nizhny Novgorodr, Russia · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Feb 20, 2025 · RA-2296G
- [NTSB GAA25WA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA151.md): Cessna 188 · La Puntilla, Ecuador · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Feb 19, 2025 · HC-CAZ · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA25WA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA097.md): Piper PA38 · Ilpango,, El Salvador · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Feb 19, 2025 · YS05P
- [NTSB CEN25LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA100.md): Cessna 180 · Breckenridge, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 17, 2025 · N597JC · Destroyed
  > The mechanic’s failure to properly install the throttle cable hardware resulting in a separation of the cable and loss of engine throttle control.
- [NTSB CEN25LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA098.md): MD Helicopters 369FF · Cookville, MO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 16, 2025 · N6100N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from a tree during the low altitude operation.
- [NTSB CEN25LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA097.md): Douglas A-20G · Laredo, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Feb 16, 2025 · N747HS · Substantial damage
  > On February 16, 2025, about 1239 central standard time, a Douglas A-20G airplane, N747HS, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident in Laredo, Texas. The pilot was seriously injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…
- [NTSB GAA25WA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA147.md): Bell 206 · Copey - Cesar, Colombia · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Foreign · Feb 14, 2025 · HK5189 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA25WA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA104.md): Piper PA25 · Morcovia, Honduras · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Feb 7, 2025 · HR-AFM · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA25WA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA089.md): Piper PA25 · Santa Cruz, Honduras · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Feb 7, 2025 · HR-AFM · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA25WA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA088.md): Jodel DR1050 · Clermont, Ireland · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Feb 7, 2025 · G-BIOI · Destroyed
- [NTSB CEN25LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA093.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Spearman, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 7, 2025 · N7191B · Substantial damage
  > Improperly torqued intake manifold bolts that allowed unmetered air to enter the engine, resulting in an overly lean fuel-air mixture, eventual failure of the No. 3 cylinder intake valve, and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA25WA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA086.md): Bell 206L-4 · Bentong Helicopter Landing Site, Malaysia · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Feb 6, 2025 · PK-LUV · Destroyed
- [NTSB GAA25WA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA079.md): Cessna 188 · Santa Cruz, Bolivia · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 31, 2025 · CP-2293 · Destroyed
- [NTSB GAA25WA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA098.md): Robinson R44 · Cruzilia, Brazil · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 27, 2025 · PR-TIB · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA25WA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA247.md): Embraer EMB203 · Correntina, Brazil · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Foreign · Jan 25, 2025 · PS-ABN · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA25WA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA080.md): Cessna 188 · Canarana, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 23, 2025 · PR-AAN · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN25LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA086.md): American Champion 7ECA · Longview, TX · Incident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 16, 2025 · N798L · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the lower hinge barrel due to fatigue cracking. Contributing to the failure of the lower hinge barrel was increased stress from end face contact likely associated with worn bushings or displaced needle bearings.
- [NTSB WPR25LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA078.md): Bell 206A · Lemoore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 14, 2025 · N6255N · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering at a low altitude.
- [NTSB GAA25WA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA057.md): Thrush S2R · Santa Ines, Honduras · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 13, 2025 · HR-AZD · Destroyed
- [NTSB CEN25LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA075.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Batesville, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 12, 2025 · N8569V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from powerlines while flying at low altitude.
- [NTSB GAA25WA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA072.md): Air Tractor AT402 · Itumbiara, Brazil · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 11, 2025 · PR-SVA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA25WA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA054.md): Cessna 188 · Colon, Ecuador · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Foreign · Jan 8, 2025 · HC-BMT · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DCA25LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA25LA065.md): Uvify IFO · Orlando, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 21, 2024 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The remote pilot-in-command’s (RPIC’s) failure to locate the drone show center position over the physical location of the sUA, which resulted in multiple sUA colliding during the initial lift and subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was…
- [NTSB GAA25WA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA042.md): Champion 8KCAB · Vélez-Málaga, Spain · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 14, 2024 · EC-NSJ · Destroyed
- [NTSB GAA25WA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA045.md): Christen Eagle II · Santiago, Chile · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 13, 2024 · CC-DJJ · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR25LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA058.md): Eurocopter AS 350 B2 · Los Alamitos, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 10, 2024 · N913WB · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a run-on landing and the flight instructor’s excessive correction which resulted in impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB ERA25FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25FA069.md): Vans RV-12IS · Homosassa, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Dec 7, 2024 · N702DP · Substantial damage
  > On December 6, 2024, about 2004 eastern standard time, an experimental amateur-built Vans Aircraft Inc RV-12IS, N702DP, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Homosassa, Florida. The private pilot was fatally injured. The flight…
- [NTSB WPR25LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA056.md): Piper PA-12 · Marysvale, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 5, 2024 · N1706B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from snow covered terrain while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB GAA25WA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA038.md): Thrush S2R · Teyman, Israel · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 5, 2024 · 4X-AFB · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA25WA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA037.md): Robinson R44 · Maimuru, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 4, 2024 · VH-XIX · Destroyed
- [NTSB ERA25FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25FA065.md): Truitt James B Vans RV-8A · Fort Blackmore, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Dec 4, 2024 · N627TT · Substantial damage
  > On December 4, 2024, about 1451 eastern standard time, an experimental amateur-built Vans RV-8A, N627TT, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Fort Blackmore, Virginia. The commercial pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was…
- [NTSB WPR25LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA052.md): Beech 35-33 · Willcox, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Dec 1, 2024 · N109V
  > On December 1, 2024, about 1300 mountain standard time, a Beech 35-33, N109V, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Willcox, Arizona. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations…
- [NTSB CEN25LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA049.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Camdenton, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 24, 2024 · N6575W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s poor flight planning which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN25FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25FA047.md): Cessna 182T · Drake, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 23, 2024 · N434CP · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering in mountainous terrain. Contributing was mountain wave turbulence in the area.
- [NTSB GAA25WA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA031.md): Aerospatiale AS332L · Broken Hill, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Nov 22, 2024 · N368EV · Destroyed
- [NTSB GAA25WA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA028.md): MD Helicopter 369 · Langtora, Sweden · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Nov 18, 2024 · SE-JVM · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN25LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA043.md): Pitts S1E · Seguin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 17, 2024 · N52B · Substantial damage
  > The improper construction of the rudder cable assembly by the airplane builder, which resulted in the fatigue failure of the left rudder cable during the landing roll and the pilot’s subsequent inability to maintain directional control.

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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
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/450/cases?page=5

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