# 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 NYC95DEI01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95DEI01.md): Staudacher S-600 · Wellington, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 8, 1995 · N600RT · Destroyed
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering, which resulted in a stall and collision with the ground.
- [NTSB LAX95IA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95IA128.md): ATR 42 · Las Vegas, NV · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1995 · N266AT · No damage
  > an unexpected lateral control movement associated with in-flight turbulence.
- [NTSB FTW95FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA102.md): Cessna 150L · Needville, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1995 · N1493Q · Destroyed
  > Loss of control at an altitude insufficient for recovery after one of the two pilots on board attempted an aerobatic maneuver.
- [NTSB LAX95IA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95IA086.md): Boeing 737-300 · Albuquerque, NM · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 1995 · N155AW · No damage
  > maintenance personnel inadvertently overservicing the left main landing gear strut with nitrogen that, during rotation with the aircraft weight on the strut reduced, gave the pilots a rolling sensation to the right.
- [NTSB CHI95DCA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95DCA01.md): Yakovlev YAK-52 · Caruthersville, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Nov 29, 1994 · N2215C · Destroyed
  > The insufficient altitude (300 feet above the airport) at which an aerobatic maneuver was attempted by the pilot.
- [NTSB BFO95LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA016.md): Cessna 150M · Manville, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1994 · N2984V · Substantial damage
  > the certificated flight instructor's failure to maintain adequate supervision of the student pilot and ensure control of the airplane during the landing flare/touchdown. The student pilot's lack of total experience and improper aircraft handling were related…
- [NTSB FTW94LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA283.md): Walton Skybolt · Collinsville, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1994 · N113BW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CHI94LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA294.md): Watson KR-2 · Pekin, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1994 · N121CW · Destroyed
  > Aircraft control not maintained by the pilot and the subsequent stall. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's lack of recent flight experience.
- [NTSB FTW94FA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA158.md): Bell 47G-2 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 16, 1994 · N47GY · Destroyed
  > In flight loss of control due to the pilot's improper use of the cyclic and collective controls when he maneuvered abruptly to avoid colliding with a flock of birds. Factors were the birds and the inflight separation of the left synchronized elevator.
- [NTSB FTW94FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA140.md): Cessna 150M · Arroyo City, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1994 · N190AR · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall during the pull up. Factors were the low pass, his ostentatious display, and his inability to recover from the stall due to insufficient altitude.
- [NTSB LAX94LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA190.md): Bushby Mustang II · Byron, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1994 · N363RD · Destroyed
  > an abrupt maneuver by the pilot that initiated an in-flight separation of the tail and wing sections during acrobatic flight.
- [NTSB CHI94DCQ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94DCQ01.md): Robert O. ELY STARDUSTER-II SA300 · Baxter Springs, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Apr 2, 1994 · N107UP · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain altitude during an aerobatic maneuver on takeoff. A factor related to the accident was the pilot performing an aerobatic maneuver.
- [NTSB MIA94LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA060.md): Robinson R-22 · Naples, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 1994 · N525BW · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed reaction to take control of the helicopter. Contributing factors were the student pilot's improper use of cyclic and collective controls and his failure to release the flight controls to the flight instructor.
- [NTSB NYC94FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA040.md): Aero Commander 500A · White Mills, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1993 · N9379R · Destroyed
  > was the fracture and separation of the airplane wing, and the subsequent loss of control and collision with trees, as a result of the pilot's repeated performance of acrobatic maneuvers, which exceeded the design limits of the airplane.
- [NTSB MIA94LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA026.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Labelle, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1993 · N5755P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command exceeding the structural limits of the airplane's design limits by in-flight over-stress that resulted in damage to the gear extension system, fuselage and control surfaces.
- [NTSB FTW94LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA012.md): Cessna A188 · Burleson, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1993 · N8020V · Destroyed
  > Was the pilot's inadvertent entry into a stall. A factor was his abrupt maneuvering of the airplane at low altitude.
- [NTSB CHI94LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA008.md): Luscombe 8A · Bristol, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1993 · N71492 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's abrupt maneuver (intentional swerve) and main gear collapse during the landing roll on a short grass strip.
- [NTSB BFO93LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA123.md): Rolando Rans S-10 · Numidia, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1993 · N217ER · Destroyed
  > The excessive maneuver attempted by the pilot which resulted in a loss of control in flight and an inadvertent spin at an altitude insufficient for recovery.
- [NTSB SEA93FA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93FA151.md): Piper PA-12 · Laramie, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1993 · N3108M · Substantial damage
  > Poor inflight planning and an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CHI93MA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93MA143.md): Beech C99 · Shelton, NE · Accident · 2 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1993 · N115GP · Destroyed
  > The deliberate disregard for the federal aviation regulations, gp express procedures, and prudent concern for safety by the two pilots in their decision to execute an aerobatic maneuver during a scheduled check ride flight, and the failure of gp express…
- [NTSB ATL93LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA076.md): Cessna 180 · Jonesboro, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1993 · N2738K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's abrupt and excessive swerve to avoid a deer on the runway. A factor was the strong crosswind that precluded the pilot's directional control recovery.
- [NTSB LAX93LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA171.md): Mong SPORT-S · Fallbrook, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1993 · N36JD · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to visually clear the runway before starting the takeoff ground run. Factors in the accident were inadequate airspeed at the time of liftoff which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB FTW93FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA108.md): Champion 7ECA · Dublin, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1993 · N11052 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's attempted maneuver which led to his entry into an inadvertent stall
- [NTSB FTW93FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA100.md): Boeing 727-200 · Houston, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1993 · N79754 · No damage
  > The failure of the pilot of the T-38A to follow flight advisories. A factor which contributed to the accident was the development of a letter of agreement between the FAA and NASA which was not in accordance with ICAO procedures.
- [NTSB DCA93IA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA93IA027.md): Aerospatiale ATR42-300 · Newark, NJ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1993 · N99838 · No damage
  > The flightcrew's failure to follow approved procedures that required a minimum propeller spped while flying in icing condition. Contributing to the loss of roll control were the encounters with severe turbulence and icing conditions.
- [NTSB CHI93FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA075.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Wichita, KS · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 1993 · N444TD · Destroyed
  > An improper use of the flight controls by the pilot-in-command.
- [NTSB FTW93LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA022.md): Cessna 150M · Commerce, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1992 · N7878U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and the inadvertent stall. A factor was the pilot's evasive maneuver to avoid an undetermined object.
- [NTSB ATL92LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA178.md): Cessna 172M · Boone, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1992 · N19797 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the take off, and his abrupt pull up with insufficient airspeed to continue flight. Factors were the inadequate airspeed and the inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CHI92LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA253.md): Lake LA-4 · Pontiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1992 · N8WW · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilot's directing a turn to change heading in the flare.
- [NTSB LAX92LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA336.md): Boeing 737-200 · San Francisco, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1992 · N9010U · No damage
  > The improper installation of the towbar. Contributing to the accident was a disconnected tow bar during push back.
- [NTSB CHI92DEC03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DEC03.md): Jarrell RV-3 · Jackson, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 6, 1992 · N50WP · Destroyed
  > An overload and total failure of the rear wing attach fitting.
- [NTSB FTW92LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA191.md): Piper PA-28-140 · N. Little Rock, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1992 · N1546J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent entry into a stall.
- [NTSB MIA92LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA124.md): Cessna 172-P · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1992 · N133ER · Substantial damage
  > The delayed remedial action by the pilot-in-command (CFI) to the student's pushing the control yoke forward on short final approach.
- [NTSB LAX92LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA109.md): 85 Manista KB-2 · Rosamond, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1992 · N169RM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain main rotor RPM adequate to avoid flapping. Factors which contributed to the accident were related to the pilot's performance of an excessively abrupt maneuver.
- [NTSB FTW92LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA044.md): Hiller-Osborn UH-12D · Rio Medina, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1991 · N67065 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare during touchdown.
- [NTSB FTW92FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92FA014.md): Beech A36 · Marble Falls, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1991 · N7246H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's performance of acrobatic maneuvers at an altitude too low to allow for recovery.
- [NTSB FTW92IA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92IA010.md): Boeing 747-300 · Houston, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1991 · PHBUU · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain proper runway alignment prior to touchdown and his failure to initiate a go around to remedy the situation. A factor was the low altitude at which he initiated the side step maneuver for which he was cleared.
- [NTSB FTW92DPJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DPJ01.md): Ayres S2R-T15 · Cordell, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 5, 1991 · N4008S · Destroyed
  > Inadvertent stall. A factor was that the aircraft weight and balance limitations were exceeded.
- [NTSB ATL91LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA171.md): Cessna 150L · Pickens, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1991 · N11503 · Substantial damage
  > The panicked, intentional interference of the flight controls by the student.
- [NTSB DEN91LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA122.md): Stinson 108 · Steamboat Sprin, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1991 · N40159 · Substantial damage
  > A swerve initiated by the pilot in command to avoid a collision with a deer during takeoff roll.
- [NTSB FTW91FA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91FA142.md): Cessna 170A · Heath, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1991 · N9582A · Destroyed
  > The inadvertent stall following an abrupt pull up while maneuvering at low altitude, and the pilot's impairment due to to alcohol and drug consumption.
- [NTSB FTW91FA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91FA104.md): Cessna C182R · Big Spring, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1991 · N5459E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to recover from an aerobatic maneuver due to insufficient altitude.
- [NTSB LAX91LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA250.md): Eagle DW-1 · Stockton, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1991 · N8806Y · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate visual outlook to detect power transmission wires in his flight path resulting in an abrupt maneuver and subsequent inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB NYC91FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA123.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Hancock Village, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1991 · N102LW · Destroyed
  > The loss of aircraft control and subsequent collision with trees after the pilot became physically incapacitated.
- [NTSB CHI91DEP03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DEP03.md): Air Command 503 · Tomahawk, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jan 15, 1991 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's abrupt movement of the flight controls which resulted in loss of rotor RPM and eventual departure from controlled flight. A factor contributing was ice accumulation on the pilot's face resulting in pilot incapacitation (visual…
- [NTSB LAX91DXQ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91DXQ01.md): Pitts S-1E · Carson City, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Nov 17, 1990 · N9QB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff roll and the abrupt pullup to a premature takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI91GA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91GA014.md): Cessna 172P · Williamsburg, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 14, 1990 · N99862 · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's abrupt pull-up to avoid an obstacle. Contributing was the pilot-in-command's diverted attention to activities on the ground.
- [NTSB NYC91LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA002.md): Forney 415D · Morrisville, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1990 · N2911H · Destroyed
  > The pilot executing a left turn at an altitude insufficient to clear a corn field located in close proximity to the departure runway.
- [NTSB LAX90DUQ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DUQ02.md): Folland Gnat T-1 · Mojave, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 30, 1990 · N1CW · Destroyed
  > The pilots failure to correct a descent during a low level aerobactics.
- [NTSB DEN90LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA175.md): Schleicher ASW-19 · Alamogordo, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1990 · N777XR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the glider, which resulted in the pilot induced oscillations.

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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
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=100&page=3

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