# 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 WPR11CA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA235.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Yakima, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2011 · N8712D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control upon landing.
- [NTSB ERA11FA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA312.md): Beech 58 · Murphy, NC · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 25, 2011 · N77AR · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight fire that mostly likely occurred in the right front cockpit area behind the instrument panel and below the glare shield; the origin of the fire could not be determined because of the extensive fire damage.
- [NTSB CEN11WA692](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11WA692.md): Dassault 7X · Subang, Malaysia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 25, 2011 · HB-JFN · No damage
  > On May 25, 2011, about 0810 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), a Dassault Falcon 7X airplane, with Swiss registration HB-JFN, operated by Jet Link AG, had its flight crew report a runaway trim during descent and they declared an emergency. The flight crew was…
- [NTSB CEN11RA687](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11RA687.md): Pilatus PC-12 · Faridabad Parvatiya Colony, India · Accident · 12 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 25, 2011 · VT-ACF · Substantial damage
  > On May 25, 2011, an Indian registered Pilatus PC-12/45 airplane, VT-ACF, operated by Air Chartered Services Pvt, as an emergency medical services (EMS) flight, sustained substantial damage when the airplane impacted terrain near Faridabad Parvatiya Colony,…
- [NTSB CEN11LA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA370.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Lakeville, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 2011 · N96SH · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a loose B-nut on the compressor discharge pressure bleed line.
- [NTSB CEN11LA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA368.md): Cessna 152 · Ann Arbor, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 2011 · N222UM · No damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain clearance from the propeller when exiting the airplane. Contributing to the accident were the instructor’s decision not to shut down the engine before exiting the airplane and the operator’s lack of a policy…
- [NTSB WPR11LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA234.md): Hoskins Zenith · Puyallup, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2011 · N34NH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience in the accident airplane.
- [NTSB DCA11WA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA11WA113.md): Beech C90 · Kaduna, Nigeria · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 24, 2011 · N346UZ · Substantial damage
  > On May 24, 2011 about 1300 UTC, N346UZ, a Beechcraft C90, collided with the ground during approach to Kaduna Airport (KAD), Kaduna, Nigeria. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was substantially damaged. The local flight originated at…
- [NTSB WPR11FA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA232.md): Cessna T207A · Monument Valley, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 23, 2011 · N803AN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to initiate a go-around after a bounced landing at an airport where go-arounds were not advised and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the go-around.
- [NTSB ERA11WA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11WA335.md): Cessna 208 · Roraima, Brazil · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · May 23, 2011 · PT-OSG · Substantial damage
  > On May 23, 2011, about 1130 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 208B, Brazilian registration PT-OSG, was substantially damaged from impact and fire following an aborted takeoff. The Brazilian certificated pilot was seriously injured. The flight departed…
- [NTSB ERA11WA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11WA308.md): Bell 206L-3 · Norte de Santander, Colombia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 23, 2011 · HK4448 · Destroyed
  > On May 23, 2011, about 2105 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Bell 206L-3, Columbian registration HK4448, operated by Aviheco S.A., was destroyed following a collision with terrain near Norte de Santander, Columbia. The local flight originated in Bogota.…
- [NTSB DCA11WA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA11WA063.md): Boeing 777 · Tel Aviv, Israel · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 23, 2011 · 4X-ECD · Substantial damage
  > On May 23, 2011 at 0230 local time, a Boeing 777-800, registration 4X-ECD, operated by El Al airlines, after takeoff on a regular scheduled passenger flight from Tel Aviv to Newark, returned to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion airport after the left main landing gear…
- [NTSB DCA11CA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA11CA060.md): Boeing 757 · Boone, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2011 · N623DL · No damage
  > Inadvertant encounter with convective turbulence while in cruise. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the unrestrained status of the passenger, contrary to the lighted seat belt sign.
- [NTSB WPR11CA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA231.md): Let L 33 Solo · Sparks, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2011 · N278BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA11LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA307.md): Flightstar Flightstar II · Grantville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2011 · N194PG · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power while maneuvering due to a seized piston.
- [NTSB CEN11LA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA361.md): Flournoy Martin R Flournoy MR S1S · Colorado Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2011 · N457CF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing rollout due to failure of the tailwheel assembly for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN11FA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA346.md): Hansen IB C Cassutt III M · Erie, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 22, 2011 · N420FH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incapacitation due to a cardiac event.
- [NTSB WPR11LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA233.md): Palmer RV6A · Cody, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2011 · N52VC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient altitude to avoid rising terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s visual illusion and disorientation due to the flat light conditions.
- [NTSB ERA11CA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA315.md): Morrisey 2150A · Cambridge, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 21, 2011 · N5122V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during landing on a soft, turf runway.
- [NTSB ERA11CA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA309.md): Beech A23 · Greene, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 21, 2011 · N3548R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue a visual approach with low visibility and in heavy rain and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from trees.
- [NTSB ENG11IA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG11IA032.md): Dehavilland DHC-6-300 · Peach Springs, AZ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 21, 2011 · N178GC · No damage
  > A quality control failure in the Sungear, Inc. manufacturing and quality control process allowed sungears with surface finishes of the root fillet radius of the spline that did not conform to the drawing specifications to be released. The surface finish…
- [NTSB DCA11WA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA11WA117.md): Boeing 737 · Dublin, Ireland · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 21, 2011 · EI-DPT · No damage
  > The Ireland Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a B737 and an A321 that occurred on May 21, 2011. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIU investigation under the provisions…
- [NTSB CEN11LA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA364.md): Piper PA30 · Phillipsburg, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2011 · N7248Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff following a loss of left engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN11LA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA357.md): Cessna T210M · Pueblo, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2011 · N6850B · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the landing gear to fully extend due to a failed o-ring in the nose gear actuator piston and a broken seal in the emergency landing gear extension system.
- [NTSB CEN11LA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA352.md): Aero Commander 100-180 · Athens, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2011 · N4016X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed in the flare which resulted in a stall and a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN11LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA348.md): Piper J3C · Cypress, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2011 · N55754 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.
- [NTSB CEN11CA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA354.md): Henry Slosing Lanceair · Albuqurque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 21, 2011 · N79BC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control while landing in gusty conditions.
- [NTSB ERA11LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA306.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 20-C1 · Wurtsboro, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 2011 · N877CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s performance of aerobatic maneuvers at low altitude and his failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA11CA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA313.md): Cessna 150M · Greenville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 20, 2011 · N68844 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control during takeoff after he reached to secure a seatbelt that was wedged in the passenger door.
- [NTSB DCA11WA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA11WA062.md): Boeing B737 · Dublin, Ireland · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 20, 2011 · EI-DLI · No damage
  > On May 20, 2011 at 2110 UTC, a Boeing 737-800, Irish registration EI-DLI, operated by Ryanair, experienced a depressurization when enroute from Liverpool England, to Dublin Ireland. There were no injuries to the 6 crew and 60 passengers, and the airplane was…
- [NTSB CEN11LA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA350.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Frederick, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 2011 · N8957D · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight fire for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN11FA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA347.md): Beech F33A · Taos, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 20, 2011 · N1533Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in loss of situational awareness, and a possible encounter with icing conditions.
- [NTSB CEN11CA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA360.md): Lammers Sjef J Apache · Colorado Springs, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 20, 2011 · N566RL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during take-off in a cross wind, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CEN11CA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA351.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Lansing, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 20, 2011 · N7197Z · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter while hovering.
- [NTSB ANC11CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA035.md): Piper PA-18A · Coldfoot, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 20, 2011 · N9279D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while taxiing in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR11CA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA251.md): Boeing B75N1 · Torrance, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 19, 2011 · N81235 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions.
- [NTSB DCA11PA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA11PA075.md): Boeing 707-321B · Point Mugu, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 19, 2011 · N707AR · Substantial damage
  > the failure of a midspar fitting, which was susceptible to fatigue cracking and should have been replaced with a newer, more fatigue-resistant version of the fitting as required by an airworthiness directive. Also causal was an erroneous maintenance entry…
- [NTSB CEN11LA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA345.md): Socata TBM-850 · Salem, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2011 · N1UL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a stabilized glide path which resulted in the airplane touching down short of the runway.
- [NTSB WPR11FA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA230.md): Cameron Lancair Legacy · Pioneer, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 18, 2011 · N121J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions at an insufficient altitude to clear terrain.
- [NTSB WPR11FA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA228.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Rock Springs, WY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 18, 2011 · N93577 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to continue flight into an area of known adverse weather, which resulted in an accumulation of structural ice that led to a loss of control and in-flight breakup. Also causal was the pilot’s inadequate preflight weather planning.
- [NTSB WPR11CA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA229.md): Rockwell International S-2R · Kahlotus, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 18, 2011 · N4996X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB DCA11RA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA11RA059.md): Saab 340 · Los Menucos, Argentina · Accident · 21 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 18, 2011 · LV-CEJ · Destroyed
  > On May 18, 2011, at about 23:47 UTC, a Sol Lineas Aereas Saab 340A, registration LV-CEJ, was enroute from Neuquén, Argentina, to Comodoro Rivadavia, Argentina when the flight crew declared an emergency then disappeared from radar. The aircraft was later…
- [NTSB CEN11WA424](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11WA424.md): Beech E-90 · Bournemouth, United Kingdom · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 18, 2011 · N46BM · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC11CA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA034.md): Cessna 180J · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 18, 2011 · N9951N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a ground loop.
- [NTSB WPR11FA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA225.md): P&M Pegasus Quik 912S · Hanalei, HI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 17, 2011 · N705PM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued operation of the aircraft with deteriorated wing fabric and his aggressive maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in the right wing fabric’s failure during flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's loading of the aircraft…
- [NTSB ERA11CA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA311.md): Southern Airmotive SAC · Taccoa, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2011 · N1150 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions during landing, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with a hangar.
- [NTSB CEN11IA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11IA341.md): Beech 1900D · Denver, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 17, 2011 · N218YV · Minor damage
  > The fatigue failure of the nose landing gear (NLG) end cap, which resulted in insufficient hydraulic pressure to secure the left main landing gear into the down and locked position. Contributing to the fatigue failure was the NLG end cap’s non-optimum grain…
- [NTSB CEN11CA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA344.md): Cessna 152 · Carbondale, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2011 · N6238P · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's relinquishing of the flight controls during the landing flare and the flight instructor's delay in taking remedial action.
- [NTSB CEN11CA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA342.md): Luscombe 8 · Spicewood, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2011 · XB-11Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ANC11CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA033.md): Piper PA-12 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2011 · N7690H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, resulting in a departure with the fuel selector in the "off" position, a subsequent loss of engine power, and an off-airport emergency landing.

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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=25&year=2011

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