# 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 WPR11CA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA360.md): Aircraft Mfg & Design CH750 Stol · New Washoe City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2011 · N799US · Substantial damage
  > The pilot under instruction's control interference and the CFI's inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB CEN11CA565](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA565.md): Weatherly 201C · Bronson, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2011 · N9054W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.
- [NTSB WPR11LA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA377.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Deer Park, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2011 · N8332T · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter and his delay in relinquishing control to the flight instructor, which resulted in the instructor’s delayed remedial actions and subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR11LA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA375.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Willcox, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2011 · N5123L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tower while maneuvering at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the recent installation of the unmarked tower.
- [NTSB CEN11FA557](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA557.md): Piper PA-23 · Millersburg, OH · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2011 · N2286P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance with terrain during the landing approach in night conditions and fog. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB CEN11CA551](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA551.md): Quicksilver Sprint II · Douglas, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 6, 2011 · N403BP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR11FA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA367.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Camas, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2011 · N6297P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering in the traffic pattern.
- [NTSB CEN11LA543](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA543.md): Aero Commander S2R · Washington, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2011 · N1735S · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA11LA437](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA437.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Egg Harbor Township, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2011 · N87020 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering near the ground, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN11CA540](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA540.md): Bell 47G-2 · Charles City, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 2, 2011 · N4771N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the helicopter which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN11CA535](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA535.md): Texas Helicopter OH-13H/M74A · Joice, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 1, 2011 · N51857 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the wire.
- [NTSB ERA11LA434](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA434.md): Nord Stampe SV4C · Rhinebeck, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2011 · N51SV · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN11FA537](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA537.md): Morrison E-RACER · Big Rock, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2011 · N345JM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control after experiencing excessive engine cylinder head temperatures during the initial flight test of the experimental amateur-built airplane.
- [NTSB CEN11CA533](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA533.md): Garlick Helicopters OH-58C · Rushford, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2011 · N82855 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's diverted attention, which resulted in the failure to maintain clearance from the power line.
- [NTSB WPR11FA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA354.md): Cirrus SR20 · Fredonia, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2011 · N365DP · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument-rated pilots’ loss of situational awareness during a dark night flight over a remote area, which resulted in their failure to maintain an altitude sufficient to ensure adequate terrain clearnance. Contributing to the accident was the…
- [NTSB CEN11LA541](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA541.md): Weatherly 620B · Hettinger, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2011 · N90181 · Substantial damage
  > Internal failure of the engine for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC11FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11FA071.md): Cessna U206G · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2011 · N756MP · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The inadequate visual lookout and failure to see and avoid by the pilots of both airplanes while maneuvering to land, which resulted in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was the lack of standardized, unequivocal procedures concerning common…
- [NTSB ERA11LA427](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA427.md): TL Ultralight Sro Sting S3 · Sarasota, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2011 · N2442 · Substantial damage
  > The inability of the pilot-in-command (PIC) to recover from an inadvertent spin following a stall demonstration for reasons that could not be determined because aircraft and engine examinations did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded recovery…
- [NTSB CEN11CA545](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA545.md): Ayres S2R-G6 · Forest City, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2011 · N331BF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout during an aerial application run, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a windmill.
- [NTSB CEN11CA525](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA525.md): Bell 47G-2A · Nicolett, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 27, 2011 · N7578 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.
- [NTSB ERA11LA424](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA424.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Drew, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2011 · N8525L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to conduct a visual flight rules aerial application flight in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in flight collision with the ground while maneuvering.
- [NTSB CEN11FA508](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA508.md): Beech A36 · Williston, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2011 · N41MK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a partial loss of engine power while maneuvering at a low altitude.
- [NTSB WPR11LA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA356.md): Sikorsky S-55B · Brewster, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2011 · N855TC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain main rotor rpm while hovering in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR11FA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA350.md): Sikorsky S-55B · Chelan, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2011 · N5663 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering at a low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN11LA512](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA512.md): WSK PZL Mielec M-18A · Anderson, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2011 · N92640 · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the propeller governor speeder spring, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to control engine output power.
- [NTSB CEN11FA507](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA507.md): Sikorsky UH-34D · Wilton, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2011 · N3880J · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate performance planning by the pilot that resulted in reduced climb capability while transitioning to an out-of-ground effect hover with a left pedal turn.
- [NTSB CEN11FA505](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA505.md): Piper J3L-65 · Van Dyne, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2011 · N81BF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inability to maintain airplane control while maneuvering for reasons that could not be determined from the available evidence.
- [NTSB WPR11FA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA344.md): American AA-1A · Corona, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2011 · N34299 · Substantial damage
  > An aggressive flight maneuver performed by the pilot during low altitude flight, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN11LA513](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA513.md): Cessna A188B · Mount Hamill, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2011 · N9234R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot's inadequate fuel management.
- [NTSB CEN11CA509](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA509.md): Bell 206B · Temple, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2011 · N118TV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from static power lines.
- [NTSB CEN11CA502](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA502.md): Cessna A188B · Devils Lake, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2011 · N731AU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in a stall during the aerial application.
- [NTSB WPR11CA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA339.md): Bell 47G-5 · Watsonville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2011 · N1375X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a pole while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.
- [NTSB ERA11LA415](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA415.md): Polaris Polar Star · Dewees Island, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2011 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot’s operation of the unregistered airplane while impaired by alcohol. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s performance of aerobatic maneuvers that exceeded the structural limits of the aircraft, which resulted in failure of…
- [NTSB ERA11LA409](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA409.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Dayton, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2011 · N83509 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind during an out-of-ground-effect hover, which resulted in a loss of control due to settling with power and loss of tail rotor effectiveness.
- [NTSB CEN11CA495](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA495.md): Cessna A188B · Greenstown, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2011 · N4725R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from vegetation that caused increased drag during a low-level maneuvering flight.
- [NTSB WPR11FA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA334.md): Piper PA-12 · Joshua Tree, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2011 · N7510H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to conduct low altitude flight at a high density altitude and into a box canyon, which resulted in the airplane colliding with rising terrain when its climb capability was exceeded.
- [NTSB CEN11FA480](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA480.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Boyne City, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2011 · N50408 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain airplane control while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in a stall/spin and impact with the terrain.
- [NTSB CEN11FA479](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA479.md): Cessna 150L · Silverton, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2011 · N1539Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while operating it at low levels above mountainous terrain and in excess of its maximum allowable gross weight, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. The pilot's failure to maintain control resulted…
- [NTSB WPR11LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA325.md): Hughes 269C · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2011 · N3623Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control while hovering out of ground effect at low altitude, which resulted in the helicopter settling into trees.
- [NTSB ERA11WA439](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11WA439.md): Robinson R-44 · Istok, Russia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 9, 2011 · RA-04304 · Substantial damage
  > On July 9, 2011, at 1900 universal coordinated time, a Robinson R-44, Russian registration RA-04304, registered to and operated by a private owner, collided with the Yenisei River, near Istok, Krasnoyarsk Region, Russia, during a repositioning flight at…
- [NTSB ERA11LA395](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA395.md): Andrew McKimmon DR-1 Triplane · Geneseo, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2011 · C-GDRI · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN11FA467](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA467.md): Rans S-12 · Scott, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2011 · N3266R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control, likely due to a cardiac event.
- [NTSB WPR11FA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA316.md): Mooney M20F · Watsonville, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2011 · N7759M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to take off toward a nearby low cloud layer and the subsequent turn, stall, and spin during the pilot’s attempt to avoid the cloud layer. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to avoid the stall. His ability to avoid the…
- [NTSB WPR11LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA324.md): M Squared Sprint 1000 · Heise, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2011 · N648MA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the accident airplane make and model.
- [NTSB ERA11LA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA380.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Lakewood, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2011 · N64JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate yaw control of the helicopter while hovering.
- [NTSB CEN11WA458](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11WA458.md): Vans RV6 · Shoreham, United Kingdom · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 4, 2011 · G-RVGC · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > On July 4, 2011, at 1528 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Vans RV-6A single-engine airplane, G-RVCG, and a Diamond DA-40 single-engine airplane, G-CEZR, collided in midair while maneuvering near Shoreham, West Sussex, United Kingdom. G-RVGC was destroyed…
- [NTSB WPR11LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA303.md): Arrow Falcon Exporters OH-58C · Brentwood, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2011 · N6264D · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the main rotor mast due to fatigue cracking originating from corrosion pits.
- [NTSB CEN11LA459](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA459.md): Wingtip To Wingtip Panzl S-330 · Battle Creek, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2011 · N330JK · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate aileron hinge design, which resulted in the in-flight separation of the left aileron following a fatigue failure of the center hinge rod-end.
- [NTSB CEN11LA456](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA456.md): Condor Southern Powered Parach Raptor · Weyauwega, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2011 · N6012H · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude to clear power lines during flight.
- [NTSB CEN11FA444](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA444.md): Boeing B75N1 · Wetmore, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2011 · N4473N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering at low 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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