# NTSB investigations: Abrupt maneuver

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 FTW01FA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA129.md): Cessna 150 · Pryor, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 26, 2001 · N5617E · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > the failure of the glider pilot to maintain aircraft control and his delay in releasing the towrope. A contributing factor was the glider's worn elevator trim friction, which resulted in its disengagement.
- [NTSB ANC01LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA037.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2001 · N36266 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight during the landing flare. A factor in the accident was the student's abrupt airplane control.
- [NTSB DEN01FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA044.md): Aero Vodochody Aero. Works L-39CT · Watkins, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 2001 · N602MC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, and the subsequent inadvertent stall/mush. Factors were the pilot's diverted attention due to the failure of the rear canopy's acrylic transparency and the loss of communication with his back seat passenger,…
- [NTSB ATL01LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA013.md): Beech BE-23-A24R · Jackson, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2000 · N8060R · Substantial damage
  > Deer on the runway, which forced the pilot to make an evasive maneuver forcing him to the side of the runway and striking the marker lights.
- [NTSB LAX01LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA039.md): Messerschmitt-Boelkow-Blohm BO-105CBS-5 · Parumph, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2000 · N911VH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to verify the presence of wires near the remote landing site during the high reconnaissance, and his misjudgement of the clearance from the ground during the attempted hovering turn to avoid the wire obstacle. Factors were the dark night…
- [NTSB CHI01LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA020.md): Champion 7ECA · Pulaski, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2000 · N7586F · Substantial damage
  > the evasive maneuver initiated by the pilot. Factors were the presence of the skydiver on the runway, and the pilot's selection of a closed runway.
- [NTSB ANC00LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA132.md): Eurocopter AS-350B-3 · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2000 · N405AE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent activation of the collective flight stop/emergency fuel augmentation switch, which resulted in engine and main rotor overspeeds, thereby precipitating failures of the tail rotor drive shaft coupling and power turbine blades. A factor…
- [NTSB CHI00LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA269.md): Boeing 737-322 · Chicago, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2000 · N313UA · No damage
  > the evasive maneuver performed by the pilot. A factor was the activation of the collision avoidance system.
- [NTSB CHI00LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA228.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Harbor Springs, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2000 · N345CD · Substantial damage
  > the pilot selected the wrong runway direction in which to land and he did not perform a go-around when he realized the landing approach was too high. Factors associated with the accident were the tailwind condition, the improper glidepath, and the intentional…
- [NTSB ANC00LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA080.md): Piper PA-18 · Nikiski, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2000 · N7437 · Substantial damage
  > A bear running onto the landing area during the landing flare. A factor associated with the accident was the high vegetation on the edge of the airstrip.
- [NTSB ANC00LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA048.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Big Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2000 · N10100 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive application of heel brakes. A factor associated with this accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model of airplane.
- [NTSB IAD00IA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00IA032.md): Boeing 767-332 · New York City, NY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2000 · N182DN · No damage
  > The first officer's failure to maintain control of the airplane during climb out over water at night, which was a result of spatial disorientation. Factors in the incident were the cloud layer and dark night.
- [NTSB MIA00FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA102.md): McDonnell Douglas HU-600N · Miami, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 2000 · N611BC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's ostentatious display and in-flight decision to perform an abrupt low altitude pitch up maneuver (aerobatic flight). This resulted in the main rotor blades colliding with and separating the tail boom assembly while maneuvering, and the helicopters…
- [NTSB MIA99LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA272.md): Boeing 767-332 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1999 · N196DN · No damage
  > FAA approach/departure controller's improper service and failure to coordinate and resolve a conflict between aircraft prior to effecting a frequency change, and the improper application of visual separation rules to a flight in the clouds, resulting the crew…
- [NTSB FTW99FA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA211.md): Cessna 177 · Wagoner, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1999 · N29571 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall while performing an abrupt maneuver at low altitude.
- [NTSB CHI99LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA169.md): Hornbeck Glassair · Johnson City, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1999 · N83PG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional low altitude performance of aerobatics.
- [NTSB FTW99LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA152.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Cherry Valley, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1999 · N4533H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall due to his evasive maneuver to avoid colliding with a truck on the runway. A factor was the runway incursion by the truck.
- [NTSB NYC99FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA097.md): Ives Sonerai II-L · Eastford, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1999 · N56RA · Destroyed
  > Inadequate welding of the airplane's spar-box by the owner/builder, which resulted in a total spar-box failure in-flight. A factor in the accident was the pilot's decision to perform aerobatics.
- [NTSB MIA99LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA039.md): Aerospatiale ATR-72-212 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1998 · N414WF · No damage
  > an abrupt maneuver in response to a traffic avoidance system alert, resulting in a flight attendant falling and breaking a leg.
- [NTSB CHI99LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA027.md): Cessna 152 · Monticello, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1998 · N5213B · Destroyed
  > low altitude stall and an ostentatious display by the pilot. Factors associated with this accident were the performance of a low altitude maneuver and an abrupt pullup by the pilot.
- [NTSB IAD98GA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98GA110.md): Hughes OH-6A · Newark, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 25, 1998 · N234ZM · Destroyed
  > Failure of the Instructor Pilot to control the helicopter's rate of descent during a demonstrated autorotation. Contributing to the accident were the Operator's lack of: a. Instructor Pilot standardization procedures, and b. Specific or adequate flight…
- [NTSB ANC98LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA155.md): Piper PA-12 · New Stuyahok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1998 · N7689H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area and his intentional ground loop maneuver. A factor associated with the accident was trees.
- [NTSB NYC98LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA169.md): Cessna 152 · Jackson Twnshp, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1998 · N89144 · Destroyed
  > The flight (check pilot) instructor's excessive pull-up maneuver and his inadvertent entry into a low altitude stall/spin.
- [NTSB IAD98FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98FA086.md): Consolidated-Vultee BT-13A · Stevensville, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1998 · N550C · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain aircraft control while buzzing a building.
- [NTSB ANC98FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98FA079.md): Cessna 185 · Big Lake, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1998 · N9982X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's performance of a low level maneuver. Factors were the pilot's overconfidence in his personal ability, his lack of experience in the type of airplane, and his failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain.
- [NTSB LAX98FA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA171.md): Vans RV-8 · Ripley, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 24, 1998 · N58RV · Destroyed
  > the intentional or unintentional sudden application of aft elevator control by an undetermined aircraft occupant that exceeded the design stress limits of the aircraft. The aircraft gross weight, which exceeded the maximum allowable for aerobatics, and…
- [NTSB IAD98FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98FA061.md): Sukhoi SU-29 · Manassas, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 19, 1998 · N292SU · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance during an aerobatic maneuver.
- [NTSB IAD98FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98FA049.md): Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Stevensville, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1998 · N1345Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's abrupt, low-g maneuver, which resulted in mast bumping and separation of the main rotor system.
- [NTSB LAX98LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA132.md): Bellanca BL17-30A · Prescott, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1998 · N125SU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain directional control after swerving off the runway and impacting a ditch.
- [NTSB ANC97FA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97FA159.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1997 · N4787C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's excessive climb and turning maneuver at low altitude, the pilot's inadvertent stall, and the intentional operation of the airplane with the required stall warning system disabled. Factors associated with this accident were the pilot's…
- [NTSB CHI97FA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA300.md): Beech T34B · Fremont, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1997 · N777SU · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. Also causal was the pilot's ostentatious display.
- [NTSB CHI97LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA225.md): Sorrell SNS-7 · Tomahawk, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1997 · N774HB · Destroyed
  > The pilot encountered a tailplane stall. The factors involved were the pilot conducted a low altitude flight maneuver and encountered engine torque effect.
- [NTSB ANC97LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA103.md): Piper PA-22 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1997 · N4520A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's initiation of an abrupt, evasive maneuver, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors in the accident were an undetermined object crossing the runway and the passenger's rudder control interference during the evasive…
- [NTSB LAX97GA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97GA235.md): Bell BHT-206L-1 · Highland, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 7, 1997 · N27591 · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. Also causal was the ingestion of entrapped air that occurred during an abrupt maneuver and fuel-borne contamination that caused the fuel system check valves to leak, resulted in a lower than expected fuel level…
- [NTSB LAX97LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA227.md): Burkhart Grob G-103-TWIN II · Jacumba, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1997 · N18AG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's abrupt rotation, which resulted in the breaking of the tow rope. A factor was the low altitude when the tow rope broke, precluding a landing on the runway.
- [NTSB FTW97FA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA207.md): Canadair F-86E MK.6 · Broomfield, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1997 · N86EX · Destroyed
  > Inadequate planning and decision making by the pilot in starting the aerobatic maneuver at an insufficient altitude to successfully complete the maneuver.
- [NTSB CHI97LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA137.md): Cessna 152 · Paragon, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1997 · N4757B · Destroyed
  > the pilot did not maintain aircraft control. The factors involved were aerobatics were performed and improper use of aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI97FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA116.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Holland, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1997 · N3126Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall/mush and subsequent impact with trees and then a residence. A related factor was turbulence.
- [NTSB LAX97LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA061.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-600N · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1996 · N630N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inattention to the altitude and inadvertent late entry into an autorotation maneuver below the established minimum test altitude with a helicopter operating at maximum gross weight in a high density altitude environment that led to a subsequent…
- [NTSB LAX97LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA014.md): Cunningham Rotorway Exec · Mather, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1996 · N18WC · Destroyed
  > excessive maneuvering by the pilot, which allowed the main rotor blades to contact and sever the tail rotor system and allowed mast bumping to occur.
- [NTSB CHI97LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA010.md): Dellicker Starduster TOO SA300 · Eaton Rapids, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1996 · N7691 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and subsequent inadvertent stall of the airplane. A factor was the ostentatious display.
- [NTSB IAD96LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA137.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Waterford, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1996 · N88428 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's decision to abruptly maneuver the airplane with insufficient altitude to recover.
- [NTSB ANC96LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA113.md): Sportsman 2+2 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1996 · N5045X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's low altitude skidding maneuver.
- [NTSB NYC96LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA148.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-11 · Westerly, RI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1996 · N1768D · No damage
  > insufficient information from the manufacturer in the airplane flight manual and flightcrew operating manual regarding the hazards of applying force to the control wheel or column while the autopilot is engaged and adjusting the pitch thumbwheel during a…
- [NTSB FTW96LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA269.md): Airbus Industrie A-340-200 · Dfw Airport, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1996 · DAIBE · No damage
  > The flightcrew's abrupt maneuver/descent in response to a TCAS RA. Factors were the company assignment of the captain to the crew position with a lack of captain training.
- [NTSB LAX96LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA231.md): Vans RV6 · Inyokern, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1996 · N43BL · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of his airplane and stalled while intentionally performing a low altitude maneuver on base leg in a high density altitude environment.
- [NTSB CHI96LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA202.md): Piper PA-44 · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1996 · N853ND · Substantial damage
  > the instructor pilot used an improper procedure when he demonstrated a rejected takeoff and he misjudged the flare.
- [NTSB LAX96LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA207.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-600 · Thermal, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1996 · N600RN · Destroyed
  > inadequate design of the stress limits for cyclic control of the helicopter.
- [NTSB LAX96LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA037.md): North American AT-6D · Richvale, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1995 · N1049A · Destroyed
  > the attempt by the pilot to execute an aerobatic maneuver with inadequate altitude to effect recovery before impacting terrain.
- [NTSB FTW95LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA244.md): Walter W. Bell Lazer Edge · El Reno, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1995 · N33PE · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin. Factors were the pilot's performance of aerobatic maneuvers at the low altitude.

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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
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 o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 100)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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