# Final 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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB ERA26LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA313.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Milton, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 24, 2026 · N979SH · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter during a low hover over a grass area, which resulted in left skid contact with the ground and a dynamic rollover to the left.
- [NTSB ERA26LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA304.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Miramar, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 15, 2026 · N8316N · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter during a hover, which resulted in the left skid contacting ground and a subsequent dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB CEN26LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA286.md): Cessna T188C · Randolph, NE · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 1, 2026 · N9998J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a tree during a low-level aerial application flight.
- [NTSB CEN26LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA274.md): Cessna A188B · Algona, IA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 29, 2026 · N731CQ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control during a turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR26LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA280.md): Harmon Rocket II · Glasgow, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 24, 2026 · C-FCPG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent selection of the fuel selector valve to the OFF position resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and subsequent forced landing to a field.
- [NTSB ERA26LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA284.md): Piper PA28 · Palmetto, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 24, 2026 · N44704 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during low altitude maneuvering, which resulted in a collision with a fence.
- [NTSB WPR26LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA277.md): Bell 206B III · Stonewall, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 21, 2026 · N2193X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines while conducting a low-altitude aerial application.
- [NTSB CEN26LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA289.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 Raven 1 · Scribner, NE · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 18, 2026 · N26EH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering at low-level altitude during an agricultural operation.
- [NTSB CEN26LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA256.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Coralville, IA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 16, 2026 · N322TC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a power line during a low-level aerial application flight.
- [NTSB CEN26LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA252.md): Air Tractor AT802 · Whiting, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 13, 2026 · N808HB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an antenna while maneuvering during a low-level aerial application flight.
- [NTSB WPR26LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA247.md): Bell 47G · Springtown, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 3, 2026 · N7985A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees while in a low hover.
- [NTSB WPR26LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA220.md): Cessna 172S · Morgan Hill, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 11, 2026 · N55231 · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird.
- [NTSB ERA26LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA234.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Mayesville, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 8, 2026 · N144CD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to remain clear of a power line during an aerial application flight.
- [NTSB CEN26LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA209.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Jonesboro, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 30, 2026 · N90932 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to practice slow flight maneuvers at an…
- [NTSB CEN26LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA203.md): Robinson Helicopter R66 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 27, 2026 · N5488H · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action and the student pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control during hover.
- [NTSB CEN26LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA221.md): Rockwell International S-2R · Gause, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 20, 2026 · N4990X · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the separated wing fuel tank screen and sealant debris in the fuel tank.
- [NTSB CEN26LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA189.md): Mooney M20J · Morris, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 15, 2026 · N201QM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB WPR26LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA188.md): Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 500 · Twin Falls, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 14, 2026 · N952SF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control while hovering in gusty wind conditions, resulting in the helicopter rolling onto its side.
- [NTSB CEN26LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA185.md): Bell 407 · Dallas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 13, 2026 · N652AE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain situational awareness and clearance from the helipad surveillance camera during liftoff.
- [NTSB WPR26LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA180.md): Cessna 172 · Marysvale, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 10, 2026 · N6643A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering in mountainous terrain prior to encountering a downdraft.
- [NTSB WPR26LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA174.md): American Champion 7GCBC · Big Water, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 1, 2026 · N400KB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and exceedance of the airplanes critical angle of attack while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in a subsequent stall and impact with trees during stall recovery.
- [NTSB CEN26LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA168.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Mount Blanco, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 17, 2026 · N445JS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain proper main rotor rpm during a low-level turn, which resulted in the main rotor rpm drooping, a loss of control at an altitude too low for recovery, and a subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA26LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA181.md): Aeroprakt Mfg SP Z O O A32 · Lexington, KY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 16, 2026 · N993CW · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s improper in-flight fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation, a total loss of engine power, and a forced landing to rough terrain.
- [NTSB WPR26LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA123.md): Brunner Donald G Kitfox · Rock Crossing, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 10, 2026 · N104DG · Substantial damage
  > An encounter with a downdraft while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in an impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN26LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA128.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Larose, LA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 1, 2026 · N5063N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel planning and his failure to adequately monitor the fuel level during flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of attention performing the task,…
- [NTSB WPR26LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA104.md): Aerosport Ikarus C42E · Wendover, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 16, 2026 · N420MS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s mismanagement of engine power during a maximum performance, 180° climbing left turn at a low altitude that resulted in impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA26LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA111.md): Cirrus Design SR22T · Thomson, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 6, 2026 · N322MC · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird while maneuvering.
- [NTSB ERA26LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA105.md): Piper J3C · Brimfield, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 1, 2026 · N5930V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat during descent in cold temperatures, which resulted in a total loss of engine power at an altitude too low for recovery.
- [NTSB CEN26LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA101.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Sullivan, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 29, 2026 · N916VK · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from powerlines during low-level operations.
- [NTSB CEN26LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA106.md): Cessna 172 · Lafayette, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 28, 2026 · N51204 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student during a stall recovery that developed into unusual attitude and exceedance of the airplane’s never exceed airspeed which resulted in structural damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN26LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA074.md): Pitts S1S · Carbondale, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 31, 2025 · N401MS · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting from an uncommanded change to the fuel servo mixture position due to the improperly installed mixture cable.
- [NTSB CEN26LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA070.md): Glynn RS-3 · Crabapple, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 19, 2025 · N3012G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fence cable guy-line during low-level maneuvering over a river.
- [NTSB CEN26LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA055.md): Just Highlander · Brazos, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 27, 2025 · N957DK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines during low-level maneuvering along a river.
- [NTSB WPR26LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA053.md): Tecnam P2008 · Blackfoot, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 10, 2025 · N208CM · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain altitude and clearance from trees while maneuvering at night.
- [NTSB ERA26LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA036.md): Czech Sport Aircraft A S Sportcruiser · Cuthbert, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 7, 2025 · N549PS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees and terrain while maneuvering for a precautionary landing, at low altitude and at night.
- [NTSB CEN26LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA036.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Gueydan, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 5, 2025 · N7315L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain situational awareness and clearance from terrain while maneuvering to avoid birds.
- [NTSB ERA26LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA003.md): Cessna 172 · West Milford, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 6, 2025 · N677DM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to adequate clearance from obstacles while maneuvering during the landing approach and the instructor pilot’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in the airplane contacting a tree and terrain.
- [NTSB WPR26LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA015.md): Cessna 172S · Lathrop, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 4, 2025 · N103VK · Substantial damage
  > An inflight collision with a bird.
- [NTSB CEN25LA396](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA396.md): Bell 206 · Archer City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 27, 2025 · N565VA · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines while herding livestock.
- [NTSB WPR25LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA278.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · Rocky Ridge, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 12, 2025 · N8VT · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action during an unusual attitude recovery, which resulted in a descent into terrain.
- [NTSB ERA25LA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA341.md): Grumman G-44A · Beaver Cove, ME · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 6, 2025 · N402E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s distraction and failure to monitor the airplane’s flight path, which resulted in controlled flight into a lake.
- [NTSB ERA25LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA336.md): Let L-23 Super Blanik · Ridgeland, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 6, 2025 · N231LS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the glider’s critical angle of attack which resulted in a loss of control while maneuvering to return for landing after a runway overshoot.
- [NTSB CEN25LA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA359.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Nashville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 31, 2025 · N442PR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning which resulted in a total loss of power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the landing zone being unlit.
- [NTSB CEN25LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA336.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Argusville, ND · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 23, 2025 · N7239Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN25LA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA334.md): Kaman Aerospace K-1200 · Eagle, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 22, 2025 · N171PL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN25LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA322.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Joliet, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 14, 2025 · N476SM · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the No. 2 cylinder exhaust valve, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR25LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA246.md): Hiller UH-12E · Fobes Hill, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 11, 2025 · N703WA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s abrupt maneuver to avoid a powerline during an aerial application flight, which resulted in the helicopter’s impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC25LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA085.md): Dehavilland DHC-2 MK 1 · Soldotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 9, 2025 · N232KT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from rising terrain while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN25FA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25FA307.md): Hughes 369D · West Alton, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 7, 2025 · N173AL · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter clearance from the powerline during the powerline maintenance operation for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB WPR25LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA239.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Ponderosa Pines, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 3, 2025 · N750GT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper pedal application during an approach to a hover.

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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."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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