NTSB investigations, PR

29 cases where the phase of flight was Maneuvering.

Cases per year

19652026
NTSB investigations, PR per year, 1965–2026: 29 cases
19651
19662
19671
19681
19692
19712
19741
19752
19762
19781
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19841
20011
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20051
20071
20082
20091
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20151
20182
20241

Latest cases

Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "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\" = 'PR' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
    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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NTSB ERA24LA172Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMD Helicopters 369FF · Ceiba, PRThe pilots’ failure to ensure adequate clearance from the taxiway while performing a quick stop maneuver.Apr 9, 2024 · N5841Z · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA378Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas Heli 369 · Yabucoa, PRThe pilot's failure to maintain main rotor clearance from a fiber line while picking up a lineman.Jun 16, 2018 · N900FF · Substantial damageNTSB ERA18LA091Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369 · San Juan, PRThe helicopter pilot's improper decision to use an open-end grapple, instead of an A-frame attachment, to lift and move a ladder with a lineman on it and the lineman's improper decision to be lifted on a ladder via an open-end grapple, which were contrary to…Jan 11, 2018 · N571HH · No damageNTSB ERA15LA133Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportJohnson Joel H Rans S-6ES Coyote II · Rincon, PRThe inadequate maintenance and inspection of the fuel system, which resulted in partial blockage of a fuel filter, a partial loss of engine power, and subsequent ditching.Feb 19, 2015 · N5196W · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11LA056Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCarlo Robert Quicksilver SPT 2S · Lajas, PRThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and entry into a spin.Nov 13, 2010 · N5593F · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09LA413Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Ponce, PRThe airplane’s impact with water for undetermined reasons.Jul 19, 2009 · N5518P · DestroyedNTSB ERA09LA051Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · San Juan, PRThe detachment of the forward left servo control tube upper rod end attachment bolt during a hover due to separation of its retaining nut for undetermined reasons.Nov 12, 2008 · N452JM · Substantial damageNTSB NYC08LA225Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRans Rans S-6ES · Lajas, PRThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin.Jun 22, 2008 · N131PR · Substantial damageNTSB MIA07CA107Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R-44-II · Isla Grande, PRThe pilot's inadvertent encounter with a loss of tail rotor effectiveness which resulted in damage to the helicopter during the subsequent hard landing.Mar 16, 2007 · N72PK · Substantial damageNTSB MIA05CA144Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American G-164 · Sabana Grande, PRThe pilot's inadvertent encounter with a downdraft in mountainous terrain resulting in an uncontrolled descent and collision with the terrain.Aug 4, 2005 · N460Y · Substantial damageNTSB MIA02FA084Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMitsubishi MU-2B-35 · Carolina, PRThe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed (Vs) while maneuvering following inadvertent encounter with clouds resulting in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent and subsequent in-flight collision with trees, a wall, and a building.Apr 15, 2002 · N45BS · DestroyedNTSB MIA02LA031Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Barceloneta, PRThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and an in flight collision with water. Contributing to the accident was the impairment of the pilot due to alcohol.Nov 23, 2001 · N61582 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA84LA071Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Naranjito, PRThe acft collided with hilly terrain during a low pass. The plt was preparing to land at a nearby private airstrip.Feb 3, 1984 · N15MM · Substantial damageNTSB MIA80FKA05Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Rio Grande, PRFeb 23, 1980 · N566PR · DestroyedNTSB MIA78FA120Accident · 2 fatalClosedGrum-Amer AA1A · Toa Baja, PRAug 26, 1978 · N6330L · DestroyedNTSB MIA77FA018Accident · 1 fatalClosedGrum Amer AA-1B · Dorado, PRDec 12, 1976 · N9954L · DestroyedNTSB MIA77FKA01Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164 · Yauco, PRNov 1, 1976 · N460Y · Substantial damageNTSB MIA7KAM086Accident · 1 fatalClosedGrum Amer AA-5 · Fajardo, PRJun 7, 1975 · N7176L · DestroyedNTSB MIA75FKA09Accident · No injuriesClosedHiller Acft UH-12E · San Juan, PRApr 28, 1975 · N9781C · Substantial damageNTSB MIA74FKA09Accident · Serious injuriesClosedBell 47G2A1 · San Sabastian, PRApr 18, 1974 · N73264 · DestroyedNTSB MIA71FKA12Accident · 1 fatalClosedGrumman G-164 · Ponce, PRJun 22, 1971 · N399Y · DestroyedNTSB MIA71DKA14Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumann G164 · Yauco, PRJun 7, 1971 · N10296 · DestroyedNTSB MIA70F0118Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Mayaguez, PRAug 15, 1969 · N6768Z · Substantial damageNTSB MIA70F0072Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Isabela, PRJul 9, 1969 · N6973Z · DestroyedNTSB MIA68D0510Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Santa Isabel, PRMay 3, 1968 · N6878Z · Substantial damageNTSB MIA68A0012Accident · Minor injuriesClosedChampion 7ECA · Vega Baja, PRJul 25, 1967 · N9671S · DestroyedNTSB MIA66A0141Accident · No injuriesClosedHughes 269B · Anasco, PRJun 8, 1966 · N9407F · Substantial damageNTSB MIA66A0110Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAir Space 18A · Santa Isabel, PRMar 20, 1966 · N6112S · DestroyedNTSB MIA65A0118Accident · No injuriesClosedHughes 269B · Anasco, PRJun 12, 1965 · N9395F · Substantial damage