# 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 WPR11LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA313.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2011 · N9246M · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of an engine mount attachment foot, which resulted in collapse of the nose landing gear during landing. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the owner/operator to adhere to the manufacturer's suggested engine mount inspection…
- [NTSB WPR11LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA290.md): Christen Industries Pitts S-1T · Alkali Lake, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2011 · N77MN · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine oil during cruise flight due to the failure of the front bearing oil seal.
- [NTSB WPR11LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA289.md): Lemond FLY Fisher · West Glacier, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2011 · N397JL · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during takeoff due to water contamination in the fuel system. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane.
- [NTSB WPR11LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA287.md): Cessna 177RG · St Johns, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2011 · N2725V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not attain and maintain an adequate airspeed during the takeoff initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR11CA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA294.md): Cessna 172N · Olympia, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2011 · N5366J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles.
- [NTSB ERA11LA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA361.md): Beech A60 · Pompano Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2011 · N38N · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The pilots of both airplanes did not maintain adequate visual lookout during taxi, which resulted in an on-ground collision.
- [NTSB ERA11FA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA360.md): Clabaugh Robert R Barracuda · Andalusia, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2011 · N289DH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain airspeed while maneuvering on approach for landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model airplane.
- [NTSB ERA11CA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA365.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Bridgeport, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2011 · N600DK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a blast fence on final approach to land.
- [NTSB ERA11CA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA363.md): Cessna 150L · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2011 · N18735 · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor's failure to maintain control during the attempted go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN11FA425](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA425.md): Cessna T210L · Romeoville, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2011 · N732BX · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s inadequate fuel planning.
- [NTSB CEN11FA420](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA420.md): Luscombe 8A · Farmdale, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2011 · N71687 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to initiate an aerobatic maneuver at an altitude that did not allow for full recovery of the airplane before ground impact.
- [NTSB WPR11LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA288.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Lewistown, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2011 · N1022N · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue fracture and separation of the fuel bypass line, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR11CA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA293.md): Aviat A-1B · Livermore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2011 · N101HY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a go-around.
- [NTSB ERA11CA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA364.md): Helio H-295 · Brasstown, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2011 · N99PM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN11LA426](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA426.md): Piper PA-28-140 · New Philadelphia, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2011 · N6980W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incorrect identification of the wind direction before landing, which resulted in a tailwind landing and subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN11LA419](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA419.md): VanDenburg Pietenpol Air Camper · Gwinn, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2011 · N16DV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB CEN11LA418](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA418.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Rantoul, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2011 · N4106Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not use the emergency landing gear extension system, which resulted in a wheels-up landing. Contributing to the accident was the inoperative landing gear power pack motor.
- [NTSB WPR11LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA284.md): Cessna 172S · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2011 · N222MF · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during the landing approach over unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB WPR11LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA283.md): Beech A36 · El Monte, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2011 · N2206L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the forced landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel…
- [NTSB WPR11CA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA286.md): Air Tractor AT301 · Circle, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 24, 2011 · N2362D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed during initial climb.
- [NTSB CEN11WA446](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11WA446.md): Robinson R44 · Schefferville, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 24, 2011 · CFSKV · Substantial damage
  > On June 24, 2011, about 0806 eastern daylight time, a Canadian registered Robinson R44 Raven II, C-FSKV, operated by Capital Helicopter, sustained substantial damage when it crashed on final approach to land near Lac Deborah, Schefferville, Quebec. The pilot…
- [NTSB CEN11FA417](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA417.md): Beech A36 · Charlevoix, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2011 · N88MN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to not execute a missed approach in weather conditions below minimums.
- [NTSB CEN11CA438](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA438.md): Cessna A188 · Castroville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 24, 2011 · N731ST · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance during the agricultural spraying flight.
- [NTSB CEN11CA423](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA423.md): Hendricks George David JR RV8 · Angel Fire, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 24, 2011 · N678VR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR11WA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11WA297.md): Hitchcock Christen Eagle II · Padang, West Sumatera, Indonesia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 23, 2011 · N21H · Substantial damage
  > On June 23, 2011 at 1020 universal coordinated time, a Hitchcock Christen Eagle II, N21H, collided with the terrain while performing an aerobatic maneuver at Tabing Airfield, Padang, West Sumatera. The pilot was fatally injured and the airplane was…
- [NTSB WPR11LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA282.md): Hiller UH12E · Hanford, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2011 · N99579 · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the tail rotor drive gear shaft due to torsional fatigue of its threaded portion, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor control.
- [NTSB WPR11LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA279.md): Rockwell International S-2R · Brawley, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2011 · N8520V · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power shortly after takeoff, which likely resulted from the failure of the piston connecting rod in cylinder number 3 due to hydraulic lock in that cylinder.
- [NTSB WPR11CA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA281.md): Piper PA-36-285 · Havre, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2011 · N57736 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA11WA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11WA368.md): Cirrus SR20 · Cairo Montenotte, Italy · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 23, 2011 · LX-MPR · Substantial damage
  > On June 23, 2011, about 1000 UTC, a Cirrus SR20, Luxembourg registration LX-MPR, operated by a private individual, collided with mountainous terrain near Cairo Montenotte, Italy. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed in the area at the time and…
- [NTSB ERA11LA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA359.md): Navion Navion B · Red Oak, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2011 · N75394 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent movement of the fuel tank selector handle to the off position, resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA11LA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA357.md): Cessna 182F · Warrenton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2011 · N3152U · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the left main landing gear due to inadequate maintenance inspection that did not detect and correct corrosion pitting.
- [NTSB ERA11FA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA354.md): Beech C24R · Valparaiso, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2011 · N38029 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots’ failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent, low altitude aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN11LA457](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA457.md): Beech B36TC · Akron, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2011 · N93PP · Substantial damage
  > The mixture control cable disconnected from the cable housing attach clamp, which resutlted in the pilot's inability to add power when needed.
- [NTSB CEN11LA414](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA414.md): Enstrom F-28C-2 · Blair, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2011 · N5694A · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a tail rotor pitch change link due to the retaining bolt becoming separated in flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB ANC11CA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA054.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Nikiski, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2011 · N6248R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of brakes during landing.
- [NTSB WPR11LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA280.md): Inhofe/ Davis Vans RV-8 · Sheridan, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2011 · N4546Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA11CA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA367.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD88 · Miami, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 22, 2011 · N884DA · No damage
  > The in-flight encounter with convective turbulence, resulting in an injury to a cabin attendant.
- [NTSB CEN11LA421](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA421.md): Ultralight America Spitfire II · Ranger, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2011 · N6524R · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the initial climb after a takeoff in high density altitude conditions, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB WPR11TA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11TA274.md): Bell 206B · Franklin, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 21, 2011 · N38EA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm during the practice autorotation.
- [NTSB WPR11LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA292.md): Cessna 320F · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2011 · N6160Q · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic's failure to properly secure the nose landing gear actuator push-pull tube to the landing gear door hinge clevis, which resulted in the gear jamming and not fully retracting after takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR11LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA278.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Blackfoot, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2011 · N1515P · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR11LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA277.md): Bell 212 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2011 · N49678 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control while in a low hover.
- [NTSB WPR11LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA273.md): Schweizer G-164B · Marysville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2011 · N3627G · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the right main landing gear during takeoff, due to fatigue.
- [NTSB WPR11LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA272.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Hogeland, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2011 · N3661B · Substantial damage
  > Collision with the ground while maneuvering at low altitude for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR11CA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA271.md): Luscombe 8F · McCall, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2011 · N1459B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed that resulted in a stall/mush. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate spacing from the aircraft ahead of him.
- [NTSB ENG11IA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG11IA035.md): Boeing 757-232 · Atlanta, GA · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2011 · N6714Q · No damage
  > Fuel leaking from the fuel flow transmitter that ignited on contact with the engine’s hot cases which resulted in an engine undercowl fire. The fuel leak resulted from the fuel flow transmitter end housing backing off from the main housing, creating a gap…
- [NTSB WPR11LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA269.md): Cessna 402 · Caldwell, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2011 · N3278Q · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of power in one engine during takeoff due to the blockage of fuel flow by a foreign object in the fuel tank.
- [NTSB WPR11FA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA268.md): Trusty Thorp T-18 · Tehachapi, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2011 · N851LT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain during cruise flight, which resulted from his impairment or incapacitation due to multiple medical conditions and sedating medication.
- [NTSB ERA11CA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA358.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Linwood, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2011 · N87020 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper brake application during the landing roll which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB ERA11CA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA355.md): Dotson William P Sngl Seat Hawk Arrow · Carthage, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2011 · N4209F · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the pilot’s improper installation of the engine’s No. 1 cylinder spark plugs.

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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=21&year=2011

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