# 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 WPR11CA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA345.md): Stinson 108-1 · Moses Lake, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2011 · N8318K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA11LA421](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA421.md): Cessna 172S · Lincoln Park, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2011 · N869BC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper touchdown point, resulting in a runway overrun and collision with a guardrail.
- [NTSB ERA11LA416](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA416.md): Champion 7ECA · Hinesville, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2011 · N5191X · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to the improper installation of the carburetor air filter by maintenance personnel, which resulted in the filter becoming dislodged and obstructing the carburetor. Contributing to the accident was the pilot did not maintain…
- [NTSB ERA11FA414](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA414.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Palm Bay, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2011 · N122HB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering for a forced landing, resulting in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s failure to secure the oil gauge rod and cap assembly before flight and his…
- [NTSB ERA11FA413](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA413.md): Moyes Dragonfly · Ridgely, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2011 · N402HA · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight loss of control for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations.
- [NTSB ERA11CA420](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA420.md): Dehavilland Tiger Moth DH 82A · Rockland, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2011 · N8872 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach path during landing.
- [NTSB CEN12RA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12RA184.md): Cessna 206 · Huesca, Spain · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 23, 2011 · G-CCRC · Minor damage
  > On July 23 2011, about 1105 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Cessna 206 airplane, G-CCRC, preformed a forced landing following a loss of engine power, near Huelva, Spain. The pilot received minor injuries and a passenger was seriously injured. This…
- [NTSB CEN11WA554](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11WA554.md): Sikorsky S92 · St. John's, Canada · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 23, 2011 · C-GQCH · No damage
  > On July 23, 2011, about 1722 UTC, a Sikorsky S92/A helicopter, Canadian registry C-GQCH, operated by Cougar Helicopters, was departing from the Sea Rose Platform located about 200 nautical miles east of St. John's, Newfoundland, when an incident occurred.…
- [NTSB CEN11LA522](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA522.md): Cessna 172B · Middleton, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2011 · N7624X · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power during climb after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN11LA513](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA513.md): Cessna A188B · Mount Hamill, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2011 · N9234R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot's inadequate fuel management.
- [NTSB CEN11CA583](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA583.md): Mooney M20K · Cresson, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2011 · N1149D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and subsequent failure to maintain directional control of the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN11CA547](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA547.md): Luscombe 8 · Poplar Grove, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2011 · N2844K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to not use all available runway length and his failure to abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN11CA526](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA526.md): Piper PA-36-375 · Cambridge, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2011 · N3963E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to reset the engine's mixture control lever to the full rich position prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN11CA511](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA511.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2011 · N915BW · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control due to the pilot's diverted attention as a result of an open door.
- [NTSB CEN11CA509](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA509.md): Bell 206B · Temple, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2011 · N118TV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from static power lines.
- [NTSB WPR11FA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA348.md): Cessna 210-5(205) · Darby, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2011 · N8427Z · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the aluminum air intake duct, which resulted in material being ingested into the engine cylinders and a subsequent loss of engine power during cruise flight.
- [NTSB CEN11LA544](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA544.md): Air Tractor AT802 · Ullin, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2011 · N396LA · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN11LA527](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA527.md): Snow Quickie 2 · Ashtabula, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2011 · N240JS · Substantial damage
  > The incorrect propeller pitch and lower-than-expected engine speed that did not allow the airplane to attain a proper climb rate during takeoff, and the subsequent hard landing that occurred when the pilot reduced power.
- [NTSB CEN11LA504](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA504.md): Quasar Acft 214SL · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2011 · N89QL · Substantial damage
  > A fuel leak in the engine compartment, which resulted in an engine fire.
- [NTSB CEN11LA499](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA499.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Fergus Falls, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2011 · N1516G · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane came to rest inverted in water.
- [NTSB CEN11CA520](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA520.md): Cameron Balloons US AX10 · Clark, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2011 · N2012J · No damage
  > The pilot's encounter with high wind which resulted in a hard landing and passenger injury.
- [NTSB CEN11CA502](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA502.md): Cessna A188B · Devils Lake, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2011 · N731AU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in a stall during the aerial application.
- [NTSB CEN11CA501](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA501.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Bolivar, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2011 · N3815W · Substantial damage
  > The collision with a deer during landing at an airport with known wildlife activity.
- [NTSB WPR11CA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA342.md): Schleicher ASW-27 · Preston, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 21, 2011 · N78AB · Substantial damage
  > The glider's impact with crops during the off-airport landing.
- [NTSB ERA11FA412](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA412.md): Cessna 182S · Erwin, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2011 · N23739 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control due to spatial disorientation while maneuvering in dark night conditions.
- [NTSB ENG11WA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG11WA040.md): Boeing 737 · Palma de Mallorca Airport, Spain · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 21, 2011 · G-GDFC · No damage
  > On July 21, 2011 at about 1005 UTC, a Jet2.com Boeing B737-800 Reg. G-GDFC performed an emergency landing at Palma de Mallorca Airport, Spain, after reporting a No. 2 engine fire following takeoff from Ibiza Airport, Spain (LEIB). The flight was a scheduled…
- [NTSB ENG11RA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG11RA042.md): Bombardier DHC-8 · Edinburgh, United Kingdom · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 21, 2011 · G-ECOF · No damage
  > On July 21, 2011, a Bombardier DHC-8-402 (registration G-ECOF), operated by Flybe Ltd., en route from Newquay to Edinburgh, UK, received a forward baggage bay smoke indication while at FL240. A PAN was declared and following an uneventful landing in Edinburgh…
- [NTSB CEN11CA497](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA497.md): Grumman Schweizer G-164A · North English, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 21, 2011 · N5439 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR11CA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA339.md): Bell 47G-5 · Watsonville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2011 · N1375X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a pole while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.
- [NTSB ERA11LA415](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA415.md): Polaris Polar Star · Dewees Island, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2011 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot’s operation of the unregistered airplane while impaired by alcohol. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s performance of aerobatic maneuvers that exceeded the structural limits of the aircraft, which resulted in failure of…
- [NTSB ERA11LA411](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA411.md): Cessna 150M · Elizabethtown, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2011 · N8576U · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA11LA409](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA409.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Dayton, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2011 · N83509 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind during an out-of-ground-effect hover, which resulted in a loss of control due to settling with power and loss of tail rotor effectiveness.
- [NTSB ERA11CA410](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA410.md): Sky International A-1C-180 · Fryeburg, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2011 · N52LK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN11LA494](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA494.md): Cessna T210L · Columbia, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2011 · N2056S · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the right main landing gear during landing due to a lack of component lubrication, which resulted in the failure of the landing gear to lock once extended.
- [NTSB CEN11LA491](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA491.md): Beech C35 · Medina, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2011 · N1883D · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation due to an age-related failure of the engine-driven fuel pump. Also causal was the failure of the maintenance facility to overhaul the fuel pump and the failure of the operator to ensure that the pump was…
- [NTSB CEN11CA521](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA521.md): Mills GS-2 · Jamestown, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2011 · N343A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during landing in gusty crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN11CA503](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA503.md): Aero Commander 100 · Llano, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2011 · N3656X · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB CEN11CA496](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA496.md): Cirrus SR20 · Battle Creek, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2011 · N93TA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR11CA486](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA486.md): Schleicher ASW-27 · Brigham City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2011 · N797V · Substantial damage
  > The glider pilot did not take timely action to locate a safe outlanding area after entering an area where atmospheric lift was not sufficient to maintain soaring flight.
- [NTSB WPR11CA447](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA447.md): Cessna 120 · Pendleton, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2011 · N1705N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive brake application while landing on rough terrain.
- [NTSB WPR11CA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA343.md): Beech 95-B55 (T42A) · Colville, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2011 · N601FD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate braking after touchdown, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR11CA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA341.md): Cliff Starduster II SA300 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2011 · N411TM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to not follow the designated taxiway, and failure to maintain clearance from a sign.
- [NTSB CEN11CA498](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA498.md): Piper J3C-65 · Williams Lake, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2011 · N88000 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control during approach due to the front seat passenger's belt buckle being wedged between the rear seat,the rudder pedal and floor board.
- [NTSB CEN11CA495](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA495.md): Cessna A188B · Greenstown, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2011 · N4725R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from vegetation that caused increased drag during a low-level maneuvering flight.
- [NTSB CEN11CA492](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA492.md): Cessna 182S · Meeker, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2011 · N314FR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent flight into a downdraft, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB ANC11CA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA066.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Kantishna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2011 · N5043N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate decision to make contact with an unsuitable landing surface, resulting in a nose over.
- [NTSB WPR11FA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA335.md): Mooney M20C · Grace, ID · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2011 · N6855N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering in the traffic pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR11FA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA334.md): Piper PA-12 · Joshua Tree, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2011 · N7510H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to conduct low altitude flight at a high density altitude and into a box canyon, which resulted in the airplane colliding with rising terrain when its climb capability was exceeded.
- [NTSB WPR11FA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA333.md): Davidson Zenith Stol CH701 · Glendale, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2011 · N701RD · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot’s subsequent failure to maintain airplane control during the forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to ensure that the fuel valves were in the correct position for…
- [NTSB ERA11FA406](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA406.md): Mooney M20K · Augusta, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2011 · N777CV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to fly the airplane after maintenance personnel advised him that the airplane should not be flown because the pilot provided an incorrect propeller for installation and the subsequent failure of the propeller attachment bolts and the…

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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=17&year=2011

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