# 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 ERA11LA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA342.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-5A · Linden, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2011 · N8476B · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA11CA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA343.md): Cessna 172S · Covington, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 14, 2011 · N6026P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN11CA395](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA395.md): Nelson Dan H LONG-EZ · Moriarity, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 14, 2011 · N81DN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing.
- [NTSB CEN11CA392](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA392.md): Cessna 172S · Cortez, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 14, 2011 · N6017J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing in gusty crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC11CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA047.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 14, 2011 · N3858Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control while landing in a crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN11LA386](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA386.md): Cessna 172S · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2011 · N539ND · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action to the student pilot’s bounced landing and subsequent loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB CEN11LA385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA385.md): Wiley C W RV-6A · Colgate, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2011 · N80WW · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN11FA383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA383.md): Boeing B-17G · Oswego, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2011 · N390TH · Substantial damage
  > An inadequate repair of the fuel tank that allowed the fuel leak to continue, ultimately resulting in an in-flight fire.
- [NTSB WPR11FA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA258.md): Bowley Murphy · Aguila, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2011 · N189SB · Substantial damage
  > A fire that originated from a fuel leak at an undetermined location in the engine compartment. Contributing to the accident was the builder's use of non-aviation hardware for engine fluid fittings and lines.
- [NTSB WPR11CA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA257.md): Mooney M20K · Page, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 12, 2011 · N5765D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of the wrong taxi route and failure to follow prescribed taxi procedures.
- [NTSB ERA11CA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA341.md): Cessna 182K · Bentonia, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 12, 2011 · N2740Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control on the ground during engine start, which resulted in a collision with nearby equipment. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper engine start procedure and improper securing of the seat.
- [NTSB ERA11CA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA340.md): Mooney M-20G · Monroeville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 12, 2011 · N6936N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA11CA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA339.md): Kendall W R/Mclaughlin J Rans S-10 Sakota · Bennettsville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 12, 2011 · N444YB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight familiarization of the airstrip.
- [NTSB DCA11CA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA11CA073.md): Boeing 757-222 · San Fransico, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 12, 2011 · N571UA · Substantial damage
  > The ramp personnel's failure to visually verify the position of the jetway before beginning the airplane pushback.
- [NTSB CEN11WA394](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11WA394.md): American Blimp A60PLUS · Reichelheim, Germany · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 12, 2011 · G-TLEL · Substantial damage
  > Under the jurisdiction and control of the German government.
- [NTSB CEN11LA384](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA384.md): Fisher Lancair · Azle, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2011 · N6ZY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ANC11CA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA044.md): Douglas DC-6B · Cold Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 12, 2011 · N600UA · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew's failure to extend the landing gear, which resulted in an inadvertent wheels up landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight crew's diverted attention.
- [NTSB ANC11CA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA043.md): Cessna 180H · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 12, 2011 · N8221V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR11FA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA256.md): Bellanca 17-31ATC · Ukiah, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2011 · N79BF · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to conduct a visual flight rules flight over mountainous terrain into a region covered by clouds, which likely resulted in spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB ERA11CA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA337.md): Flightstar Flightstar II-SL · Kingston, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 11, 2011 · N533BK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during low-altitude maneuvering flight.
- [NTSB DCA11WA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA11WA086.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD11 - F · Mumbai, India · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 11, 2011 · D-ALCS · Minor damage
  > The German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation (BFU) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Cargo MD-11F that occurred on June 11, 2011. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the BFU investigation under the…
- [NTSB CEN11WA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11WA382.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · La Fora, Tiquisate, Guatemala · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 11, 2011 · N502BB · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN11LA484](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA484.md): Schweizer G-164B · Cash, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2011 · N3629C · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR11LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA275.md): Buckeye Breeze LX · Montague, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2011 · N300DN · Minor damage
  > The unintended capture of the parachute bridle on a portion of the airframe during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a misinflated or misaligned parachute and an in-flight loss of control.
- [NTSB WPR11CA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA262.md): Cessna 152 · Idaho Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2011 · N89439 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate landing flare and improper bounced landing recovery.
- [NTSB ERA11LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA336.md): Marks Ca III Kitfox II · Scarborough, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2011 · N915PK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while taking off with a gusting wind.
- [NTSB ERA11FA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA334.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Westbrook, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2011 · N8233P · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during approach due to inadequate torque on the No. 3 cylinder hold-down nuts.
- [NTSB ERA11CA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA338.md): Cessna 172R · Naples, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2011 · N2458G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN11CA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA391.md): Beech F33A · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2011 · N70TP · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird during initial climb.
- [NTSB CEN11CA389](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA389.md): Conner Leroy RV6A · Oakwood, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2011 · N25LC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to land on a road with obstacles.
- [NTSB CEN11CA387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA387.md): Beech B200 · Waukegan, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2011 · N23WS · Substantial damage
  > The lightning strike during an en route descent.
- [NTSB WPR11LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA254.md): Cessna 177 · Santa Clarita, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2011 · N2301Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight verification of the fuel quantity and his inadequate fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA11FA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA332.md): Cessna 152 · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2011 · N48869 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent spin.
- [NTSB WPR11CA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA259.md): Cessna 172P · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 8, 2011 · N9849L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA11CA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA331.md): Cessna 172 · Ghent, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 8, 2011 · N8895B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to abort the landing and execute a go-around.
- [NTSB CEN11LA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA381.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Canton, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2011 · N93650 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of fuel pressure for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ANC11CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA042.md): Cessna 182P · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 8, 2011 · N58924 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions and his failure to maintain control of the airplane during a water landing.
- [NTSB WPR11CA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA252.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Odessa, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 7, 2011 · N6072X · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the other aircraft.
- [NTSB CEN11IA379](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11IA379.md): Bombardier CL-600-2B19 · Milwaukee, WI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2011 · N866AS · Minor damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear (MLG) to extend normally, which resulted from the combination of a slightly worn uplock pin, the operation of the hydraulic pumps below their specified operating pressures, and contamination within the landing gear…
- [NTSB ERA11CA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA327.md): Bombardier CL600-2D24 · Florence, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 6, 2011 · N929LR · No damage
  > The inadvertent in-flight encounter with turbulence, resulting in an injury to a cabin attendant.
- [NTSB CEN11WA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11WA380.md): Cessna 182 · Asturias, Spain · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 6, 2011 · SP-CFM · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN11CA410](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA410.md): Taft, Malcolm J SR Glastar · Canon City, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 6, 2011 · N238W · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to an overheated engine as a result of a malfunction of the modified engine cooling system, necessitating a forced landing on unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CEN11CA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA378.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Wagoner, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 6, 2011 · N3534W · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's collision with a deer during the landing flare and touchdown.
- [NTSB WPR11FA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA248.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Astoria, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2011 · N511FS · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering for landing, which resulted in a stall/spin. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's distraction and anxiety from a reported failure of the airplane's electrical system.
- [NTSB ERA11CA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA329.md): Remos Remos G-3/600 · Apoka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 5, 2011 · N13GX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a hangar.
- [NTSB CEN11LA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA372.md): Mooney M20J · North Canton, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2011 · N1146B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control.
- [NTSB CEN11CA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA377.md): Kamtz Russell H RV-6A · Dexter, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 5, 2011 · N820RC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fence while landing at night.
- [NTSB WPR11CA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA250.md): Schweizer 269C · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 4, 2011 · N6128U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain while attempting a transition from hovering flight to forward flight over a mesa in windy, downdraft conditions.
- [NTSB WPR11CA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA247.md): Sieber Paul P Nieuport 11 · Bellingham, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 4, 2011 · N118PS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout.
- [NTSB ERA11LA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA326.md): Buckeye Dream Machine · Russellville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2011 · N3561F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to switch fuel tanks when the fuel was exhausted, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2011&page=24

## 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=23&year=2011

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