# 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 NYC08LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA249.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Surfside Beach, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2008 · N4287Z · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was the obstruction of the carburetor heat flapper by a mud dauber's nest.
- [NTSB LAX08LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA230.md): Bell UH-1H · Rock Springs, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2008 · N3276T · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 1 bearing for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX08CA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA229.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Shafter, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 15, 2008 · N1390X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude while maneuvering. Contributing factors were the failure of the helicopter's lights during the night flight and the effect of that failure on the pilot's visual perception.
- [NTSB DEN08FA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08FA122.md): Hughes 269B · Salesville, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2008 · N469E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the crossing transmission line.
- [NTSB LAX08CA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA228.md): Schweizer G-164B · Alturas, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 13, 2008 · N3633B · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from a fuel system contamination and a clogged fuel filter. Contributing to the accident was the rough terrain.
- [NTSB NYC08LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA245.md): Grumman G-164A · Pelham, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2008 · N7395 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons which led to a forced landing in unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB ANC08FA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08FA087.md): Iversen Glastar SH-4 · Kenai, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2008 · N212DR · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during maneuvering flight, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and uncontrolled descent to the ground. Contributing to the accident was the airplane's overgross weight condition.
- [NTSB NYC08LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA254.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Northumberland, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2008 · N61425 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate remedial action after an inadvertent encounter with loss of tail rotor effectiveness.
- [NTSB DFW08CA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA182.md): Ayres S2R · Baton Rouge, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 11, 2008 · N2068B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the transmission wire.
- [NTSB CHI08CA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA192.md): Bell 47G-3B · Port Edwards, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 11, 2008 · N73995 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain control of the helicopter when he inadvertently flared the helicopter and the rotor rpm decayed as a result of sustaining bee stings during an aerial application flight. Contributing to the accidnet included the bees and the low…
- [NTSB LAX08CA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA223.md): Grumman Acft Eng G-164B · Patterson, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2008 · N6792Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles while maneuvering.
- [NTSB LAX08LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA221.md): Cessna 172RG · Moorpark, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2008 · N9627B · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the disconnection of the throttle control cable from the throttle arm due to the operator's improper maintenance. Contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN08LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA119.md): Shannon Kevin RV-8 · Valera, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2008 · N184KS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a forced landing, which led to an aerodynamic stall, following a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's mismanagement of fuel and the low altitude at…
- [NTSB CHI08CA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA176.md): Aero Commander S2R · Clontarf, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2008 · N5519X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power transmission lines. Contributing to the accident was the power transmission lines.
- [NTSB NYC08FA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA239.md): Jahns Vans RV-7 · Neptune, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2008 · N916R · Destroyed
  > An in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW08CA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA177.md): Robinson R44 II · Canyon Lake, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2008 · N804DF · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of tail rotor effectiveness. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to operate inside the height velocity curve.
- [NTSB MIA08LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA135.md): Piper PA-18-150 · N Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2008 · N6851Z · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the banner tow operator to inspect banners for deterioration, resulting in a portion of a banner separating in-flight from another banner tow airplane, and colliding with the accident banner tow airplane.
- [NTSB SEA08LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA158.md): Mauck RV-6A · Sierraville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2008 · N27WR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with trees and terrain while maneuvering Contributing to the accident was the reduced visibility in the area due to smoke.
- [NTSB LAX08LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA211.md): Cessna 152 · Piru, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2008 · N25490 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB DFW08CA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA171.md): Mooney M20 · Lake Ft Gibson, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2008 · N1287X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control while maneuvering the aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI08LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA190.md): de Havilland DHC-6-200 · Baldwin, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2008 · N203SF · Substantial damage
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB LAX08LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA206.md): Cessna 172N · El Cajon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2008 · N6360D · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice resulting from the flight instructor's failure to use the carburetor heat when simulating an engine failure. Contributing to the accident were the carburetor icing weather condition and the lack of suitable…
- [NTSB LAX08LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA193.md): Snow S2C · Glenn's Ferry, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2008 · N1661S · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate airspeed resulting in an aerodynamic stall/spin while maneuvering.
- [NTSB DEN08FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08FA114.md): Aero Commander 500S · Linwood, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2008 · N411JT · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-training inadvertently shutting off both engine fuel control valves causing a loss of power in both engines, and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane resulting in a stall. Contributing to the accident was the chief pilot's…
- [NTSB CHI08FA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FA172.md): Enstrom Helicopter 480B · Marinette, WI · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2008 · N480PD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently operating the helicopter at a gross weight greater than its maximum allowable operating weight, and flying the helicopter at an airspeed greater than the never-to-exceed speed for the helicopter’s gross weight condition, resulting in…
- [NTSB LAX08LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA191.md): Cessna 172S · Oceanside, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2008 · N2436F · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to regain airplane control during an intentional stall/spin maneuver.
- [NTSB CHI08CA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA168.md): Wolseley Motors SE5-A · Seymour, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2008 · N93725 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/builder's failure to manufacture the airplane with an appropriate engine thrust angle. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/builder's adjustment of the horizontal stabilizer which rendered the airplane uncontrollable.
- [NTSB ANC08LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA076.md): Eurocopter AS-350 BA · Chickaloon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2008 · N357CH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incorrect actions during an out-of ground-effect hover, which resulted in the helicopter entering a main rotor ring vortex state, and a settling with power condition, producing an excessive descent rate and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB NYC08LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA225.md): Rans Rans S-6ES · Lajas, PR · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2008 · N131PR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB NYC08LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA222.md): Dennis P. McGurk F1 Rocket · Woodbine, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2008 · N623BL · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to select the proper tank prior to performing aerobatics.
- [NTSB NYC08LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA221.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Lake Placid, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2008 · N988PC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s performance of a nonstandard abrupt maneuver at low altitude, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB DEN08LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA107.md): Ayres S2R-G6 · Pine Bluff, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2008 · N61374 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of an electrical short in the wiring to the manual fuel switch that closed the fuel valves.
- [NTSB LAX08CA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA188.md): Piper PA-36-375 · Lodi, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2008 · N3859E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision to continue the flight into an area of obscured visibility and his failure to maintain clearance above obstacles.
- [NTSB DEN08LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA106.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · O'Kean, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2008 · N6601Q · Destroyed
  > An inadvertent accelerated stall. Contributing factors in this accident were the low airspeed, steep angle of bank, and heavy weight.
- [NTSB DFW08CA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA179.md): Hughes Aero Predator · Wharton, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2008 · N2572F · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB MIA08LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA121.md): Mckeehan James F Acroduster II SA750 · Panama City, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2008 · N363J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to recover from an intentional aerobatic maneuver due to loss of aileron control. Contributing to the accident was the installation of an inadequate aileron secondary stop block against the main spar of both lower wings.
- [NTSB CEN09CA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA108.md): Powrachute Pegasus · Sunrise Beach, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2008 · N9037V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from a powerline while maneuvering. A contributing factor was the powerline.
- [NTSB LAX08LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA177.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Wilder, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2008 · N48571 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power as a result of failure of the supercharger. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX08CA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA178.md): Schweizer 269C · Cedar Valley, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 13, 2008 · N54LC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering. A contributing factor was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB MIA08CA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA137.md): Air Tractor AT-402B · Muscle Shoals, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 12, 2008 · N402BT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from utility wires during low altitude maneuvers.
- [NTSB DEN08LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA103.md): Cessna A188B · Lyons, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2008 · N9639G · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the dirt embankment.
- [NTSB NYC08CA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA210.md): Bell 206L-4 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 8, 2008 · N94PD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during hover, which resulted in an inadvertent impact with the ground.
- [NTSB ANC08FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08FA072.md): Piper PA-18 · Quinhagak, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2008 · N897SP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at a low altitude in high winds, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and uncontrolled descent to the ground. Contributing to the accident were the high winds.
- [NTSB SEA08LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA149.md): Van Heeswyk Lightning · Marana, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2008 · N62JV · Substantial damage
  > The insufficient clamping force resulting in a fatigue fracture of the propeller extension attachment bolts and subsequent separation of the propeller assembly in flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to…
- [NTSB DFW08LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA157.md): Lucas D E/ Lucas K A AcroSport II · St Charles, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2008 · N114KT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control during an attempted low pass maneuver.
- [NTSB SEA08LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA145.md): Poulin L/Cullen D Lancair Legacy · Murrieta, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2008 · N109DC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and the pilot's failure to maintain flying speed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and the subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB SEA08FA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA146.md): Cessna 172R · Monticello, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 30, 2008 · N389ES · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight collision with mountainous terrain for undetermined reasons. *This report was modified on December 10, 2009.
- [NTSB DFW08CA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA155.md): Ayres S2R-T34 · Des Arc, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 27, 2008 · N3105E · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power while maneuvering for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA08LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA138.md): Kolb Kolbra · Jordan Valley, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 2008 · N49KK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering that led to a stall/mush.
- [NTSB MIA08LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA105.md): Aviate Raptor · Bealeton, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2008 · N74TK · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons.

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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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