NTSB investigations, WV

59 cases where the phase of flight was Maneuvering.

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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\" = 'WV' 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"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

NTSB ERA24LA148Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportHughes 369D · Belleville, WVThe ingestion of foreign object debris into the engine, which resulted in a sudden loss of engine power and a subsequent collision with trees and terrain during the forced landing.Mar 18, 2024 · N102SU · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA307Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell 206 · Terra Alta, WVThe pilot’s inability to maneuver the helicopter for recovery after experiencing a strong, unanticipated tailwind in a confined operating area, which resulted in a descent and subsequent impact with terrain.Jul 21, 2023 · N9913K · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA275Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Pence Springs, WVA total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.Jun 23, 2023 · N9543E · Substantial damageNTSB ERA20FA019Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportMooney M20A · Summit Point, WVThe pilot’s decision to conduct a practice stall maneuver at low altitude, which resulted in inadequate altitude remaining in which to recover before impacting terrain.Oct 24, 2019 · N8354E · DestroyedNTSB ERA19TA204Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3Final reportRobinson R44 · Parsons, WVThe pilot's decision to maneuver the helicopter at low altitude over a river, which resulted in a wire strike and subsequent collision with terrain.Jun 29, 2019 · N883TY · Substantial damageNTSB ERA17LA209Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369 · Dennis, WVThe unporting of fuel due to the helicopter's nose-up attitude during long line operations, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.Jun 23, 2017 · N765KV · Substantial damageNTSB ERA16CA227Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPezetel SZD 48-1JANTAR STD 2 · Maysville, WVThe glider's encounter with insufficient atmospheric lift conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain soaring flight, which resulted in an off-airport landing.Jun 12, 2016 · N438QA · Substantial damageNTSB ERA16LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Charles Town, WVThe flight instructor's inadequate remedial action and the student pilot's failure to maintain yaw control while practicing a stall, which resulted in an unintentional spin.Dec 16, 2015 · N614CD · Substantial damageNTSB ERA13LA344Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Center Point, WVA total 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.Jul 29, 2013 · N31HM · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12LA293Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPrendergast John/Vans RV-7A · Gerrardstown, WVThe pilot/builder's misjudgment of the required spacer width needed after engine housing lap grinding, which resulted in bearing oil hole misalignment and insufficient internal engine lubrication.Apr 16, 2012 · N5025G · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGraff Wilbur C Bearhawk · Woodrow, WVThe pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing.Oct 18, 2011 · N5456C · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11FA495Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportNorth American T-28C · Martinsburg, WVThe pilot's impairment or incapacitation that occurred during a low-altitude aerobatic maneuver due to complications from a recent heart attack, resulting in his inability to maintain control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the Federal…Sep 17, 2011 · N688GR · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11CA450Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Elkins, WVThe flight instructor's unfamiliarity with the geographic area, resulting in controlled flight into terrain.Aug 13, 2011 · N5399Q · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11FA042Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMD Helicopters 369E · Thomas, WVThe pilot's failure to clear the helicopter and its external load from surrounding structures and his failure to execute a timely release of the external load, which resulted in an inadvertent entanglement and collision with wires and terrain. Contributing to…Oct 30, 2010 · N765WH · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09FA145Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Huntington, WV(1) The pilot’s failure to perform adequate preflight planning and to use available in flight resources in a timely manner and (2) his decision to continue visual-flight-rules flight in instrument meteorological conditions despite his lack of an instrument…Jan 30, 2009 · N8047C · DestroyedNTSB NYC08LA129Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSikorsky S-58HT · Belmont, WVThe fatigue failure of a tail rotor blade during an external load lift.Mar 9, 2008 · N1078T · Substantial damageNTSB IAD05LA046Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Leet, WVA fatigue fracture of the main transmission drive pinion. Also causal was the manufacturer's failure to remove the affected pinions from service during the period that transpired between the initial failures and the accident flight.Mar 19, 2005 · N61193 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC04LA024Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Bruceton Mills, WVThe pilot's physical impairment due to alcohol and his improper decision to attempt flight with a low cloud ceiling, low visibility, after consuming alcohol. A related factor in the accident was the low cloud ceiling.Nov 6, 2003 · N23178 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC03LA116Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA32-260 · Huntington, WVThe pilot's failure to position the fuel selector to a tank with adequate fuel for the flight, which resulted in a power loss due to fuel starvation and the subsequent forced landing.May 25, 2003 · N820CA · Substantial damageNTSB NYC03LA037Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSikorsky S-61A · Glady, WVThe improper installation of the left tailrotor control cable by company maintenance personnel.Jan 12, 2003 · N8170V · Substantial damageNTSB IAD01LA050Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3-C65 · Clarksburg, WVThe pilot's failure to perform fuel consumption calculations and incorrect positioning of the fuel tank selector, which resulted in fuel starvation of the engine.Apr 29, 2001 · N78521 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC01LA070Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWhittman Tailwind DN-1 · Grafton, WVThe pilot's improper preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane.Jan 22, 2001 · N911N · Substantial damageNTSB NYC99LA116Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNations Acro Sport II · Pence Springs, WVThe student pilot's improper decision to perform aerobatics, and his failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in an inadvertent spin. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of aerobatic experience.May 23, 1999 · N113JN · DestroyedNTSB NYC98LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Philippi, WVWas the failure of an exhaust valve. A factor in the accident was the unsuitable landing area encountered by the pilot.Jul 20, 1998 · N69193 · Substantial damageNTSB IAD98FA005Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Sago, WVThe improper overhaul of the turbine governor by the manufacturer, which resulted in the loss of power.Oct 12, 1997 · N911RH · DestroyedNTSB IAD97LA118Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportReynolds MARSKE-MONARCH 1997 · Sutton, WVThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. A related factors was the pilot lack of familiarity with the airplane.Sep 6, 1997 · N5377 · DestroyedNTSB IAD96LA122Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Philippi, WVthe pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol, his resultant improper planning/decision, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from trees, while maneuvering at low altitude. Intentional maneuvering at low altitude was a…Jul 25, 1996 · N21953 · DestroyedNTSB IAD96LA076Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Welch, WVthe pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol which led to his failure to maintain sufficient altitude to clear obstacles. A factor was his intentional buzzing.May 10, 1996 · N6303S · DestroyedNTSB BFO91DOA01Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBell UH-1B · Iaeger, WVThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, while operating over unsuitable terrain.Jul 1, 1991 · N91348 · Substantial damageNTSB BFO90LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Alderson, WVThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, causing the aircraft to stall. Low altitude and inattention were related factors.Jun 17, 1990 · N5964E · Substantial damageNTSB BFO90FA046Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-3 · Capon Bridge, WVInadequate visual lookout by the pilots of the DC-3, which resulted in their failure to see-and-avoid the powerlines. Factors related to the accident were: the obstruction (transmission wires), and the lack of visual cues for the pilots.May 19, 1990 · N1FN · DestroyedNTSB BFO90LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Grafton, WVThe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, when operating at reduced power in conditions which were conducive to carburetor ice.Mar 1, 1990 · N65538 · Substantial damageNTSB BFO89LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Moundsville, WVThe pilot failed to maintian directional control and obstacle clearance while hovering at low altitude. A tail rotor blade struck an obstacle causing an overload separation failure of the blade.Jun 17, 1989 · N2487B · DestroyedNTSB BFO88LA059Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Talcott, WVAccording to a witness, the acft was maneuvering at a low altitude when it contacted trees. The acft then descended, impacting the terrain 45 ft from the trees and slid aprx 110 ft before coming to rest. The plt stated that due to injuries he is unable to…Jun 25, 1988 · N9504S · DestroyedNTSB BFO88FA047Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 310L · New Cumberland, WVThe plt was doing low passes down rwy 04 when according to the plt he struck a large bird after the second pass just when he was starting to climb about one-half mile from the rwy end. The plt said that the bird shattered the windscreen causing the plt facial…May 14, 1988 · N2220F · DestroyedNTSB ATL86FA239Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P206-B · Wht Sulphur Spr, WVAfter completing the revenue producing portion of this trip the company president called his company operations and told his secretary to send everyone home since it was a holiday. He was going to return the acft to its home base himself. The plt departed…Sep 2, 1986 · N4782F · DestroyedNTSB ATL85FA278Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Proctor, WVThe acft was artd msg and was the object of a search from 9-1-85 to 9-12-85. Acft found in remote area of mtns and dense woods by man on foot hunting ginseng on 9-16-85.ND witnesses found. Residents in area reported rain all day on 8-30-85 and it was heavy at…Aug 30, 1985 · N4195Y · Substantial damageNTSB ATL85LA258Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Clarksburg, WVThe pilot ran into less than VFR weather and turned around and attempted to make an airport. He became boxed in by weather all around and attempted to land on the highway. He did not make a pss over his intended landing area. When he was on short final, a car…Aug 24, 1985 · N6975R · DestroyedNTSB ATL84LA295Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-5 · Bluefield, WVThe pilot stated that he hovered the helicopter, made a right pedal turn and initiated a hover taxi across a rocky ravine adjacent to the pad. When over the ravine the helicopter settled onto to boulders beneath it. The pilot also stated that he thought he…Sep 24, 1984 · N1398X · Substantial damageNTSB ATL81FIJ05Accident · Serious injuriesClosedBell 47G · Sharples, WVApr 20, 1981 · N7897S · Substantial damageNTSB ATL80FA096Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 152 · Bluefield, WVSep 13, 1980 · N4870A · Substantial damageNTSB ATL80FA095Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Bluefield, WVSep 13, 1980 · N4880F · DestroyedNTSB IAD80FA044Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 172 · Bethany, WVMay 3, 1980 · N19672 · DestroyedNTSB IAD79DIJ11Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 47G-4A · Kentuck, WVAug 20, 1979 · N13PL · Substantial damageNTSB IAD77FA031Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Morgantown, WVMar 25, 1977 · N1500J · DestroyedNTSB IAD77FIG08Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Lost River, WVNov 24, 1976 · N6718B · DestroyedNTSB IAD76FIJ18Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Daybrook, WVSep 12, 1976 · N2631Y · Substantial damageNTSB IAD75AIJ11Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Hazelgreen, WVOct 24, 1974 · N7242A · DestroyedNTSB IAD75AI018Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Huntington, WVOct 4, 1974 · N1822P · DestroyedNTSB IAD75DIJ03Accident · Serious injuriesClosedBell 47G2A1 · Layland, WVAug 10, 1974 · N1215W · Substantial damage