# 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 ANC11CA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA052.md): Cessna 182H · Soldotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2011 · N331AA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control resulting in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR11WA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11WA285.md): Bell 407 · Ladpur, India, India · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 19, 2011 · VT-SWA · Substantial damage
  > On June 19, 2011, at 0854 universal coordinated time, a Bell 407, VT-SWA, crashed during landing at Ladpur, Dehradun, India. The pilot and passenger were seriously injured and the helicopter was substantially damaged. The helicopter was operated by M/s Swajas…
- [NTSB WPR11LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA270.md): Six Chuter Skye Ryder Aerochute · Tooele, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2011 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The operation of a powered parachute by a non-certificated pilot. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to conduct a flight in a strong gusty wind.
- [NTSB WPR11LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA267.md): Hiller UH-12E · Lost Hills, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2011 · N138HA · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine-driven fuel pump, resulting in the loss of all engine power and the pilot's failure to correctly execute an autorotational landing.
- [NTSB OPS11IA673](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS11IA673.md): Embraer EMB-145EP · Gulfport, MS · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2011 · N13929 · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > the Gulfport control tower local controller cleared two aircraft for takeoff from runways with intersecting departure flight paths without ensuring the first aircraft had passed the flight path intersection prior to clearing the second aircraft for takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA11CA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA371.md): Cessna 172M · North Adams, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2011 · N12477 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and subsequent failure to maintain clearance from a light pole while taxiing.
- [NTSB ERA11CA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA352.md): Piper PA18-160 · Ridgeville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2011 · N177SC · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning.
- [NTSB CEN11WA412](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11WA412.md): McDonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · Glastonbury, United Kingdom · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 19, 2011 · G-KSWI · Substantial damage
  > On June 19, 2011, at 1420 universal coordinated time (UTC), a McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Company model 369E, United Kingdom registration G-KSWI, s/n 0204E, was substantially damaged during an emergency landing after experiencing a mechanical failure of the…
- [NTSB CEN11FA401](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA401.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Columbus, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2011 · N526PG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's spatial disorientation during the takeoff into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his failure to maintain control of the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN11CA409](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA409.md): Cessna 172N · Santa Teresa, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2011 · N739ZN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind condition, resulting in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR11LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA266.md): Cessna 172P · Mount Pleasant, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2011 · N65654 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to determine the airplane’s fuel quantity before takeoff, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR11LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA265.md): Aerovodochody L-29 Delfin · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2011 · N37KF · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a modified engine mount to keep the engine properly aligned, which resulted in partial failure of the rudder support structure due to the deflection of the jet engine exhaust.
- [NTSB WPR11LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA263.md): Beech B23 · Jean, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2011 · N6991Q · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper in-flight fuel management when he did not switch to the fullest fuel tank when the engine began to lose power, which resulted in fuel starvation and the complete loss of engine power during maneuvering flight. Contributing to the…
- [NTSB WPR11CA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA264.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 18, 2011 · N334DC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control of the helicopter during taxi, resulting in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness and a subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA11FA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA349.md): Cessna T210N · Armonk, NY · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2011 · N210KW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to depart on the flight with a suspected mechanical deficiency and his subsequent decision to fly the final approach at a reduced power setting. Contributing to the accident was the improper timing of the magneto(s) that resulted in a…
- [NTSB ERA11FA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA348.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Guntersville, AL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2011 · N1803T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive pitch attitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall during the takeoff initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to comply with weight and balance limitations.
- [NTSB ERA11CA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA372.md): Aeronca 7AC · Carbondale, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 18, 2011 · N3068E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was that the pilot did not attain the proper landing point.
- [NTSB ERA11CA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA366.md): Champion 7FC · Wellsville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 18, 2011 · N7583E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed on final approach which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA11CA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA356.md): Cessna A185F · Trinca, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 18, 2011 · N714TX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, and the flight instructor's inadequate remedial action, which resulted in a ground-loop.
- [NTSB ERA11CA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA353.md): Head Balloons AX8-88 · Summerdale, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 18, 2011 · N8190V · Substantial damage
  > The balloon pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude/clearance from a tree line during the landing approach.
- [NTSB CEN11WA463](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11WA463.md): Shannon James A JR Aviat Eagle II · Plock Vistula, Poland · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 18, 2011 · N54CE · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN11LA413](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA413.md): Cessna 172N · Bedford Park, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2011 · N172NT · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a fractured push rod precipitated by a stuck exhaust valve.
- [NTSB CEN11LA405](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA405.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Faith, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2011 · N7018Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper turn while maneuvering during an agricultural application flight, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall at low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN11LA402](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA402.md): Cessna P210R · Albia, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2011 · N900SR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, in which he did not detect that less fuel was on board the airplane than planned, which precipitated a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion during initial descent.
- [NTSB CEN11CA411](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA411.md): Worley Dennis Sonex · Gardner, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 18, 2011 · N563 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path during the visual approach.
- [NTSB CEN11CA408](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA408.md): Cessna TU206G · Truth or Consequences, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 18, 2011 · N735JY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to control the airplane on take off.
- [NTSB CEN11CA403](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA403.md): Bell 47G-4A · Montgomery City, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 18, 2011 · N24HM · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control during the precautionary landing, which resulted in inadvertent contact between the main rotor and the tailboom. Contributing to the accident was the overloaded condition.
- [NTSB CEN11CA400](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA400.md): Waco Classic YMF-F5C · Charleston, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 18, 2011 · N113KJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain to take off after making a precautionary landing.
- [NTSB WPR11LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA276.md): Dehavilland Beaver DHC-2 MK.3 · Jefferson, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2011 · N260HC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while on short final after experiencing a downdraft, which resulted in a subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA11CA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA351.md): Perth Amboy Bird CK · New Castle, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2011 · N914V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of brakes during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB CEN11WA407](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11WA407.md): Piper PA-39 · Mont Agel, France · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 17, 2011 · G-AYZE · Destroyed
  > Under the jurisdiction and control of the French government.
- [NTSB CEN11LA399](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA399.md): Piper PA-36-300 · Highmore, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2011 · N57885 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN11CA406](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA406.md): Piper J3C-65 · Shepard, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2011 · N3504K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's loss of aircraft control after encountering windshear and turbulence on takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN11CA398](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA398.md): Lindstrand LBL120A · Le Center, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2011 · N5595L · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the passenger to follow the pilot's instructions during landing, which caused the pilot to be ejected from the balloon and sustain serious injuries.
- [NTSB ANC11CA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA051.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2011 · N9314D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable off-airport landing site, resulting in a nose over during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC11CA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA050.md): Cessna 180 · Big Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2011 · N3934B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper glide path during his landing approach, resulting in an undershoot and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR11CA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA298.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Goodyear, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2011 · N434K · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action and failure to maintain lateral control.
- [NTSB ERA11CA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA350.md): Eiriavion PIK 20B · Sterling, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2011 · N99136 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of the amount of flaps required to attain the proper touchdown point. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's limited experience in the high performance glider.
- [NTSB DCA11WA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA11WA074.md): Johannesburg, South Africa · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 16, 2011 · Minor damage
  > On June 16, 2011 at 1301 UTC, ZS-SJO, a Boeing 737-800, operated by South African Airways, sustained a separation of the right nose wheel while taxiing for takeoff at OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa. A preliminary inspection…
- [NTSB CEN11LA404](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA404.md): Ayres S2R-T34 · Athleimer, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2011 · N30902 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the first stage planetary gearset in the propeller reduction gearbox, which resulted in catastrophic engine failure. Contributing to the failure was the misrepresentation of the gearset being zero-timed by the company that sold the gearset to the…
- [NTSB ANC11CA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA049.md): Champion 7HC · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2011 · N8976R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, resulting in the collapse of the main landing gear, and a nose over.
- [NTSB WPR11CA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA261.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Pullman, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2011 · N8376K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering.
- [NTSB ERA11LA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA345.md): Cessna 525A · Nashville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2011 · N129SG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to execute a go-around when the airplane was high and fast on the final approach.
- [NTSB ERA11LA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA344.md): Beech A100 · Gray, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2011 · N15L · Substantial damage
  > An encounter with convectively-induced turbulence and icing, which resulted in an in-flight upset and a loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB ERA11CA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA347.md): Cessna 172N · Belle Glades, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2011 · N4954G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the landing approach.
- [NTSB CEN11LA397](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA397.md): Schweizer 269C · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2011 · N2077E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate recovery from an autorotation and the CFI's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB ANC11CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA053.md): Piper PA-18A · McCarthy, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2011 · N1858A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while taxiing in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR11LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA260.md): Grumman G-164A · Buttonwillow, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2011 · N5286 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of the landing approach and subsequent long landing and overrun of the runway resulting in a collision with ground obstacles. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's likely fatigue and dehydration.
- [NTSB WPR11CA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA296.md): Cessna 188 · Glasgow, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 14, 2011 · N9802V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB OPS11IA653](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS11IA653.md): Beech 1900C · Fairbanks, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2011 · N121WV · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > Inadequate air traffic control actions that failed to establish and maintain required separation between the two airplanes. Contributing to the incident was inexperience on the part of the local controller, inadequate oversight by the tower…

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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=22&year=2011

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