# 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 ANC11CA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA083.md): Cessna 180A · Igiugig, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 20, 2011 · N26CZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to take off in a variable wind, resulting in a shallow climb and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR11CA397](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA397.md): Cessna 170B · Jefferson, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 19, 2011 · N2789D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power transmission lines during the landing approach into the sun.
- [NTSB WPR11CA396](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA396.md): Aviat A-1C-200 · Casper, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 19, 2011 · N53WY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA11WA472](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11WA472.md): Agusta AW139 · Brazil · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 19, 2011 · PR-SEK · Substantial damage
  > On August 19, 2011, at 1948 coordinated universal time (16:48 local time), an Agusta, AW139, helicopter, Brazilian registration PT-SEK, impacted into the Atlantic Ocean, near an oil rig, identifier P-65, the helicopter sank in waters with a recorded floor…
- [NTSB ERA11LA466](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA466.md): Piper PA46 · Manasses, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2011 · N133SR · Substantial damage
  > An undetermined nose landing gear steering anomaly or anomalies, which resulted in the pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing rollout. The damage to the nose landing gear precluded a determination of the cause of…
- [NTSB CEN11WA695](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11WA695.md): Cessna 210K · (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · 6 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Aug 19, 2011 · N8214M · Destroyed
- [NTSB WPR11WA393](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11WA393.md): Aerospatiale AS355 · Marree, Australia, Australia · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 18, 2011 · VH-NTV · Substantial damage
  > On August 18, 2011, at 1008 universal coordinated time, an Aerospatiale AS 355F2, VH-NTV, operated by Australian Broadcasting Corporation, collided with terrain shortly after takeoff near Marree, Australia. The helicopter was substantially damaged and…
- [NTSB WPR11LA416](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA416.md): Luscombe 8 · Lincoln, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2011 · N45725 · No damage
  > The passenger's accidental fall while turning the propeller by hand to start the engine.
- [NTSB WPR11LA405](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA405.md): Juneau Stol CH-701 · Snohomish, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2011 · N701BZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a stall and a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR11LA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA391.md): Luscombe 8A · Cowiche, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2011 · N1444K · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during maneuvering flight due to an exhaust valve failure.
- [NTSB WPR11FA392](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA392.md): Briegleb BG-12B · Moore, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2011 · N559Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to perform a low pass over the runway in the opposite direction of his intended landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain airspeed and glider control during the reverse-course maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the effect of…
- [NTSB WPR11FA390](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA390.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Forsyth, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2011 · N7666D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in a stall/mush, loss of control, and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA11LA501](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA501.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Monmouth, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2011 · N5048Z · Substantial damage
  > Operation of the airplane by a non-certificated pilot and his failure to maintain airplane control.
- [NTSB ERA11FA462](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA462.md): Beech B19 · Whitesburg, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2011 · N281G · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot did not retract the wing flaps during a go-around, which decreased the airplane’s climb performance and resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB ENG11WA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG11WA046.md): Airbus A320 · Stockholm-Skavsta Airport, Sweden · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 18, 2011 · HA-LPB · No damage
  > On August 18, 2011, at about 2056 UTC, an Airbus 320-233, HA-LPB, operated by Wizz Air Hungary Légiközlekedési Kft, experienced a No. 1 engine undercowl fire during shutdown following landing at Stockholm-Skavsta Airport, Nyköping, Sweden. Flames at the No. 1…
- [NTSB CEN11LA556](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA556.md): Grumman G-164A · El Campo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2011 · N6567 · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the No. 3 cylinder exhaust valve rocker arm, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN11CA580](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA580.md): Cessna 172N · Winnsboro, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 18, 2011 · N3209E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff with a gusting crosswind.
- [NTSB ANC11CA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA082.md): Piper PA-20 · Tyonek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 18, 2011 · N7763K · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s decision to take off toward a hill with a gusting tailwind. Contributing was the pilot's premature rotation that prevented the airplane from climbing over the hill.
- [NTSB WPR11LA487](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA487.md): Piper J3C-65 · Fortuna, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2011 · N3453K · No damage
  > The unexpected engine start during hand propping, which resulted in a serious injury. Contributing to the accident was the lack of communication between the pilot and the individual hand propping the engine.
- [NTSB WPR11LA388](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA388.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Pine Bluffs, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2011 · N8518Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines during an aerial application flight.
- [NTSB WPR11CA387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA387.md): P&M GT450 · Teton Village, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2011 · N988AZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall mush to ground impact.
- [NTSB ERA11WA464](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11WA464.md): Cessna 152 · Finca Arrayanes, Colombia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 17, 2011 · HK2597G · Destroyed
  > On August 17, 2011, about 1930 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Cessna 152, Columbian registration HK2597G, operated by Academia de Pilotos de Aviacion, was destroyed following a collision with terrain in Finca Arrayanes, Colombia. The flight instructor…
- [NTSB ERA11LA459](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA459.md): Evans Robert W SR Pegazair 100 · Maysville, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2011 · N523RE · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during initial takeoff climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA11FA463](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA463.md): Quad City Ultralight Challenger II · Ransom Township, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2011 · N6613Z · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of overall flight experience and lack of experience in the same make…
- [NTSB ERA11FA458](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA458.md): Cessna 310Q · Tupelo, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2011 · N444YM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delayed reaction in performing the engine failure procedures and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s improper torquing of the B-nut…
- [NTSB ERA11CA465](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA465.md): Let L 33 Solo · Wakefield, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2011 · N388BA · Substantial damage
  > The glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight, resulting in an off-airport landing.
- [NTSB CEN11LA596](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA596.md): Suminski Walter M Jabiru SP · Columbia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2011 · N284E · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the right main wheel during landing rollout for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN11LA574](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA574.md): Piper PA-31-310 · Perryton, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2011 · N46TB · Substantial damage
  > The explosion and subsequent fire in the airplane for undetermined reasons because an examination of the burned airplane could not identify any preaccident anomolies.
- [NTSB ANC11CA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA081.md): Piper PA-18-180 · Valdez, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2011 · N91134 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper approach path, which resulted in a runway undershoot.
- [NTSB WPR11LA386](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA386.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Hardin, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2011 · N1012T · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during takeoff due to the fatigue failure of the turbine wheel blades, which resulted from inadequate maintenance and inspections.
- [NTSB ERA11LA457](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA457.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Graham, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2011 · N492ST · Substantial damage
  > The individual's fuel mismanagement, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent engine failure. Contributing the accident was the individual’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed following the engine failure, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA11CA460](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA460.md): Mooney M20R · West Chester, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2011 · N121RP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN11LA579](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA579.md): Cessna 180 · Stillwater, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2011 · N3316D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's on-ground loss of control during the landing roll upon encountering a sudden wind shift and gust.
- [NTSB CEN11LA568](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA568.md): Quad City Challenger · Granbury, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2011 · N979JP · Substantial damage
  > The leak in the plastic connectors in the fuel lines, which resulted in decreased engine power during the initial climb.
- [NTSB CEN11CA631](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA631.md): Cessna A188 · Ord, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2011 · N9742V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during a crosswind takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC11LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11LA080.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Cape Yakataga, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2011 · N4205Z · Substantial damage
  > A collision into water during initial climb after takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR11WA385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11WA385.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Horsham, Victoria, Australia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 15, 2011 · VH-POJ · Substantial damage
  > On August 15, 2011, about 0850 UTC (1850 local time), a Piper PA-28-180, Australian registry VH-POJ, collided with terrain near the Horsham aerodrome, Horsham, Victoria, Australia. The airplane was operated by a private owner under the auspices of the…
- [NTSB WPR11LA384](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA384.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Oakesdale, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2011 · N6628Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land with a high tailwind, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB WPR11FA383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA383.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Silver Bow, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2011 · N2584N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering.
- [NTSB ERA11LA454](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA454.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · Hodgenville, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2011 · N316MA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate takeoff performance planning, which resulted in collision with an obstacle during takeoff from a turf runway that was not long enough for the given conditions.
- [NTSB ENG11WA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG11WA045.md): Bombardier CRJ701 · Lyon, France, France · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 15, 2011 · F-GRZH · Minor damage
  > On August 15, 2011, a BritAir Bombardier (Canadair)CRJ701 Regional Jet, powered by two General Electric CF34-8C5B1 turbofan engines, experienced an No. 1 (left) engine failure during takeoff from the Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS), Lyon France. The flight…
- [NTSB WPR11LA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA380.md): Beech B36TC · Lemoore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2011 · N6465X · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during cruise flight due to maintenance personnel's failure to adequately torque the number 4 cylinder retaining nuts, which resulted in the in-flight separation of the cylinder.
- [NTSB WPR11LA379](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA379.md): Bell 47G-3B-2 · Los Banos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2011 · N475AL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight, and contamination of both the engine compressor section and the main rotor blades, which resulted in reduced performance of the engine and rotor system.
- [NTSB WPR11FA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA382.md): Cessna P210N · Burley, ID · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2011 · N7825K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain sufficient altitude and maintain aircraft control during a turn shortly after liftoff while operating at maximum gross weight, with a tailwind, and in high density altitude conditions.
- [NTSB WPR11FA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA381.md): Beech A36 · Lander, WY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2011 · N324AT · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB WPR11CA376](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA376.md): Cessna 172P · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2011 · N216AF · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles while taxiing.
- [NTSB ERA11CA452](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA452.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Front Royal, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2011 · N4341M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point.
- [NTSB CEN11LA578](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA578.md): Boeing A75N1(PT17) · Fabens, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2011 · N53473 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to continue the high density altitude takeoff with reduced engine power and his decision to initiate a turn back to the runway with insufficient airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN11LA577](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA577.md): Cessna 400 · Eastland, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2011 · N2515G · Substantial damage
  > A 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..
- [NTSB CEN11LA575](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA575.md): Cessna 150H · Sabetha, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2011 · N6953S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of certification to act as a pilot and his lack of recent experience.

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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=13&year=2011

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