NTSB investigations, VT

28 cases where the phase of flight was Maneuvering.

Cases per year

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NTSB investigations, VT per year, 1964–2026: 28 cases
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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\" = 'VT' 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 GAA18CA543Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBosko Wr/Bosko Ce Safari · Highgate, VTThe student pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control during a hover.Sep 8, 2018 · N699WC · Substantial damageNTSB ERA18FA238Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2 32 · Morrisville, VTThe pilot's exceedance of the glider's critical angle of attack while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to operate the glider outside of its published weight…Aug 29, 2018 · N17970 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA18LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Shelburne, VTThe pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.Mar 16, 2018 · N761DV · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA222Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Orleans, VTThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a power line while conducting low-altitude flight.Mar 10, 2012 · N738QF · Substantial damageNTSB ERA10LA238Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · Newfane, VTThe pilot's inadvertent encounter with a rope while maneuvering during powerline operations for undetermined reasons.Apr 21, 2010 · N400MB · Substantial damageNTSB MIA08CA011Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportSmith Miniplane DSA-1 · Alburgh, VTThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during aerobatic maneuvers which resulted in a loss of control and in-flight collision with trees.Nov 2, 2007 · N58MB · Substantial damageNTSB NYC06LA227Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Trikes Tourist · Middlebury, VTA loss of control for undetermined reasons.Sep 20, 2006 · UNREG · DestroyedNTSB NYC03LA121Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Londonderry, VTThe pilots inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain a safe altitude above the rising terrain. Factors related to the accident were the low ceilings and rising terrain.Jun 5, 2003 · N704TG · Substantial damageNTSB NYC00LA171Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchempp-Hirth Ventus 2CM · Warren, VTThe pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions. A factor in the accident was the cross wind.Jun 19, 2000 · N800PF · Substantial damageNTSB NYC98LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12C · Bennington, VTThe failure of the cyclic control due to an improper modification by the pilot/owner.Oct 5, 1997 · N49983 · Substantial damageNTSB BFO96FA007Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Norwich, VTloss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), during a low altitude operation. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.Oct 12, 1995 · N70080 · DestroyedNTSB BFO92FA005Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · West Wardsboro, VTThe pilot's flight into known adverse weather. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate flight and weather planning.Oct 31, 1991 · N8855J · DestroyedNTSB NYC91DNC03Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportValentin GMB H Taifun 17E · West Arlington, VTPhysiological incapacitation due to cardiovascular disease which resulted in incapacitation and inflight collision with trees.Jul 19, 1991 · N333VT · DestroyedNTSB NYC90LA150Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-58 · St. Albans, VTFlight into trees while recovering from an inadvertent spin after a pilot used incorrect procedures during a simulated engine failure below VMC and the instructor pilot delayed the corrective actions.Jul 9, 1990 · N335T · Substantial damageNTSB NYC89DNC01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportBonds & Bungey HP-14 · Warren/Sugarbus, VTFailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering in shifting/turbulent air, and his inadequate remedial action to avoid or recover from the inadvertent spin. The shifting/turbulent/gusty wind condition was a related factor.Jul 29, 1989 · GQLB · DestroyedNTSB NYC87DNC12Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 150L · Heartwellville, VTThe pilot of the Cessna 150 was on a solo flight to practice several maneuvers including stalls. At about 4000 ft MSL, then aircraft was climbing with power on when it stalled and went into a spin. The pilot managed to get the nose up just prior to impact…Aug 14, 1987 · N19363 · DestroyedNTSB NYC87DNC07Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportMcculloch Monerai "S" · Springfield, VTThe monerai 's' (N54MS, a pwrd glider) experienced an inflt failure of the left wing spar & crashed. An investigation revealed the acft was being operated in excess of its max gross wt limit of 450 lbs. The plt of an unpowered monerai said he & 3 others…Jul 5, 1987 · N54MS · DestroyedNTSB NYC87LA054Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Fairfax, VTThe CFI reported that he had initiated a simulated eng failure for the student. The student responded properly to the simulated emergency and lined the acft up on an apch to a field. At 200 ft AGL, the student was instructed to go-around at which time full…Dec 30, 1986 · N94336 · DestroyedNTSB NYC86FNC04Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportRolladen-Schneider LS-4A · Rochester, VTThe pilot was participating in a x-country soaring race. Aprox 15 miles from destination and for unknown reasons, the pilot experienced in flight collision with terrain. There was no evidence of pre-impact malfunction or failure. The pilot was certificated…Jun 22, 1986 · N430RH · Substantial damageNTSB NYC84LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47-G3B1 · Dummerston, VTThe plt initiated a practice autorotation from about 600 ft AGL. Airspeed was about 55 KTS with low m/r RPM due to low gross weight. A moderate flare was initiated in an effort to increase rotor RPM, reducing the airspeed to 40 KTS. However, the application…Dec 18, 1983 · N48316 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC79FNC30Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Burlington, VTJun 14, 1979 · N2570N · Substantial damageNTSB NYC76AN108Accident · 2 fatalClosedLuscombe 8A · Plainfield, VTJul 5, 1976 · N1083K · DestroyedNTSB NYC71FFA55Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Underhill, VTMar 27, 1971 · N28NA · Substantial damageNTSB NYC71DFA02Accident · Minor injuriesClosedLuscombe 8F · Hartford, VTJul 12, 1970 · N77867 · DestroyedNTSB NYC69F0399Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · N.Springfield, VTApr 22, 1969 · N8513L · DestroyedNTSB NYC66D0048Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180S · Milton, VTJun 28, 1965 · N5319D · DestroyedNTSB UNK64X3914Accident · No injuriesClosedBoeing A75N1 · Clarendon, VTSep 11, 1964 · N73796 · Substantial damageNTSB UNK64X3400Accident · Minor injuriesClosedVertol 42A · Waitsfield, VTAug 15, 1964 · CF-IMZ · Substantial damage