# NTSB investigations, 2011

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 ANC11FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11FA093.md): Piper PA-18-150 · McGrath, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2011 · N13973 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently switched off the engine magnetos during short final approach, which resulted in a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the manufacturer's placement of the magneto switches in the cabin.
- [NTSB ANC11CA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA092.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Deadhorse, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2011 · N83283 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB WPR11WA438](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11WA438.md): Robinson R44 · Plutonic Aero., Australia, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 3, 2011 · VH-HCA · Substantial damage
  > On September 3, 2011, at 0330 universal coordinated time, a Robinson R44, Australia registry VH-HCA, collided with terrain while maneuvering near Plutonic Aerodrome, Australia. The helicopter was operated by Wieland Helicopter Company under the pertinent…
- [NTSB WPR11LA427](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA427.md): Stinson V77 · Tillamook, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2011 · N9112H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control while taxiing in a gusting tailwind.
- [NTSB WPR11FA426](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA426.md): Enstrom 280FX · Heber City, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2011 · N280AD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to ensure that there was sufficient fuel onboard to conduct the flight, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the severity of the passengers’ injuries was the operator’s failure to provide…
- [NTSB WPR11CA433](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA433.md): Sherman Craig W Glasair III · Kanab, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2011 · N17S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, as a result of a flat left main landing gear tire.
- [NTSB WPR11CA425](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA425.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Gerlach, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2011 · N7303W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to land at an unknown off-airport location.
- [NTSB ERA11LA483](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA483.md): Durling James RV-6A · Hollywood, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2011 · N241BD · Substantial damage
  > Particulate ingestion from the engine, which resulted in the malfunction of the propeller governor during the airplane’s initial climb.
- [NTSB ERA11LA481](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA481.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2011 · N7197W · Substantial damage
  > The commercial pilot's improper recovery from a practice autorotation, resulting in a tailboom strike and subsequent rollover.
- [NTSB CEN11CA689](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA689.md): Piper J3L-65 · Gainesville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2011 · N30950 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during taxi, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN11CA684](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA684.md): American Champion 8GCBC · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2011 · N242BC · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor’s improper flare during a simulated emergency landing.
- [NTSB WPR11LA423](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA423.md): Arrow Falcon Exporters UH-1H · Stockton, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2011 · N205PJ · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the separation of a tooth from the starter-generator drive gear, which resulted in failure of the engine oil pump and subsequent oil starvation.
- [NTSB WPR11FA424](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA424.md): Consolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4-200 · Lakeport, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2011 · N80033 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue the takeoff with reduced engine power, which resulted in a collision with terrain during the takeoff initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined…
- [NTSB WPR11CA422](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA422.md): Air Creation Clipper 582S · Enumclaw, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 2, 2011 · N5099A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN11LA618](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA618.md): Vicari Waiex · Marion, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2011 · N100VY · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC11FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11FA091.md): Cessna 208B · Nightmute, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2011 · N207DR · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot of the other airplane to maintain adequate clearance while performing an unexpected and unannounced abrupt maneuver, resulting in a midair collision between the two airplanes.
- [NTSB ERA11FA480](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA480.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Provincetown, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2011 · N6249C · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees and terrain during the initial climb. Contributing was spatial disorientation due to a vestibular illusion and the pilot’s likely impairment due to alcohol consumption.
- [NTSB ERA11CA500](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA500.md): Spectrum RX 550 · Hartland, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2011 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.
- [NTSB CEN11LA614](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA614.md): Aeronca 7AC · Valparaiso, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2011 · N83533 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the wear in the tailwheel assembly.
- [NTSB CEN11IA615](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11IA615.md): Bombardier CL-600-2B19 · Baton Rouge, LA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2011 · N875AS · Minor damage
  > The improperly installed upper attachment bolt in the left main landing gear uplock assembly, which led to the failure of the left main landing gear to extend before landing. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel's lack of training on the…
- [NTSB CEN11CA670](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA670.md): Cessna 140 · Conroe, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2011 · N76521 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive use of brakes during the landing.
- [NTSB CEN11CA637](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA637.md): Aero Commander S2R · Park Rapids, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2011 · N8962Q · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN11CA613](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA613.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Higginsville, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2011 · N46112 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and his failure to maintain clearance from trees during the attempted aborted landing.
- [NTSB WPR11CA419](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA419.md): Cessna TU206F · Bremerton, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 31, 2011 · N338F · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power as a result of fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning.
- [NTSB ERA11LA489](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA489.md): Cessna 172N · Plymouth, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2011 · N739RU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA11CA517](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA517.md): Fantasy Air Sro Allegro 2000 · Stonington, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 31, 2011 · N90650 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing during crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN11CA660](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA660.md): Cessna 175 · Sugar Creek, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 31, 2011 · N7103M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN11CA611](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA611.md): Piper L-21B · East Liverpool, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 31, 2011 · N10365 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB WPR11CA418](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA418.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Dorris, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 30, 2011 · N2868A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain lateral aircraft control while taking off with a gusting crosswind.
- [NTSB ERA11WA508](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11WA508.md): Robinson R44 · Sao Sebastiao, Brazil · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 30, 2011 · PP-CLE · Substantial damage
  > On August 30, 2011, about 1158 Universal Coordinated time (UTC), a Robinson R44 II, Brazilian registration PP-CLE, registered to Old Ducan S.A., and operated by Seisa Clerman EMP. Imobiliarios LTDA, crashed near Sao Sebastiao Municipality, State of Sao Paulo,…
- [NTSB CEN11CA609](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA609.md): Mooney M20C · Allen, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 30, 2011 · N5501Q · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power in flight due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s inadequate fuel management.
- [NTSB ANC11LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11LA099.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Unalaska, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2011 · N169CW · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power in cruise flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC11CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA089.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Cape Yakataga, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 30, 2011 · N82448 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently switching off the engine magnetos during the initial climb, resulting in a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the manufacturer's placement of the magneto switches.
- [NTSB WPR11FA415](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA415.md): Cessna 172M · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2011 · N5155Q · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s misjudged approach and landing attempt. Contributing to the accident was a lack of airspeed due to a blocked pitot tube.
- [NTSB WPR11CA414](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA414.md): Maule M-6-235 · Hailey, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 29, 2011 · N6140B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout in a gusty, crosswind condition.
- [NTSB WPR11CA413](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA413.md): Cessna 172F · Atlanta, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 29, 2011 · N8698U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s misjudgment of his final approach path. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB ENG11IA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG11IA047.md): Embraer EMB145 · Moline, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2011 · N27152 · Minor damage
  > The uncommanded left deflection of the airplane's nose wheel likely due to seal deterioration and subsequent contamination within the Electrohydraulic Servo Valve (EHSV). Contributing to the incident was the undersized condition of the filter plugs within the…
- [NTSB CEN11WA603](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11WA603.md): Cessna TU206G · Sioux Lookout, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 29, 2011 · N242SA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN11LA610](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA610.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164A · Monette, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2011 · N48378 · Substantial damage
  > The fracture of the throttle cable in tensile overstress because of wear damage, which resulted in the partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN11LA601](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA601.md): Van's RV-12 · Windom, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2011 · N73712 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control after liftoff due to his distraction with the unsecured canopy, which he did not lock before takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN11CA638](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA638.md): Enstrom F-28F · Menominee, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 29, 2011 · N228F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during a hover.
- [NTSB CEN11CA604](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA604.md): Cessna 172M · Plymouth, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 29, 2011 · N172LD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform a go-around when the airplane was not in a position to make a safe landing and his excessive use of bank control during the landing attempt, which resulted in the wing striking the ground.
- [NTSB WPR11WA421](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11WA421.md): Hughes 369D · South Malekula, Vanuatu, Vanuatu · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 28, 2011 · YJ-HEL · Substantial damage
  > On August 28, 2011, at 1500 universal coordinated time, a Hughes 369D, Vanuatu registration YJ-HEL, collided with the ground after the attached long-line became entangled in the rotor system near Malekula, Vanuatu. The helicopter was operated by Vanuatu…
- [NTSB WPR11LA412](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA412.md): Wheeler Vans RV-6A · Albany, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2011 · N642DW · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight separation of a propeller blade due to fatigue.
- [NTSB WPR11LA410](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA410.md): Beech A36 · Napa, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2011 · N6052W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB WPR11CA411](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA411.md): Schweizer SGS 2-32 · Warner Springs, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 28, 2011 · N5840V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate altitude to clear a ridgeline while maneuvering over a mountainous area.
- [NTSB WPR11CA409](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA409.md): Cessna 170A · Grangeville, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 28, 2011 · N1238D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN11WA626](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11WA626.md): Cessna F150 · Zell am See, Austria · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 28, 2011 · D-EEAW · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > On August 28, 2011, at 1343 coordinated universal time, a German registered Cessna 150, D-EEAW, and a German registered Diamond HK-36R, D-KILL, collided in-flight near Zell am See, Austria. The two persons on board the Cessna and the two persons on board the…
- [NTSB CEN11WA622](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11WA622.md): Cessna F172 · Mugeln, Germany · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 28, 2011 · D-EOEM · Substantial damage
  > On August 28, 2011, a Reims Aviation, Cessna F172N, German registration D-EOEM, operated by Flaming Air GmbH, was substantially damaged when it crashed near Oehna Airfield (EDBO), Megeln, Germany, under unknown circumstances. The pilot, the sole person on…
- [NTSB CEN11WA621](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11WA621.md): Cessna 150 · Stockstadt am Main, Germany · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 28, 2011 · N6619F · Substantial damage

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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 year(c."eventDate") = 2011
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=11&year=2011

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