# 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 ANC11CA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA032.md): Cessna A185F · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2011 · N125KT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR11CA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA224.md): Maule M7 · Mammoth, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 16, 2011 · N1048T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree during the landing roll.
- [NTSB OPS11IA552](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS11IA552.md): Embraer EMB-145LR · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 16, 2011 · N15574 · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > The air traffic controller’s failure to adhere to runway separation requirements and his issuance of an improper takeoff clearance. Contributing to the incident was the controller's failure to recall that there was an arrival inbound to a crossing runway.
- [NTSB ERA11WA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11WA310.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Sao Pedro, Brazil · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 16, 2011 · PT-IFS · Destroyed
  > On May 16, 2011, about 0130 universal coordinated time, a Piper PA-34-200, Brazilian registration PT-IFS, was destroyed when it impacted hilly terrain under unknown circumstances near Sao Pedro, Sao Paulo, Brazil. The Brazilian certificated pilot and three…
- [NTSB DCA11CA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA11CA070.md): De Havilland DHC8 · Baltimore, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 16, 2011 · N351NG · No damage
  > an inadvertent encounter with clear air turbulence.
- [NTSB CEN11LA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA339.md): MD Helicopter 369E · Victoria, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2011 · N4278T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to ensure that the governor limit switch was properly set, which resulted in reduced engine power.
- [NTSB ANC11TA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11TA031.md): Beech B200 · Atqasuk, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 16, 2011 · N786SR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain sufficient airspeed during an instrument approach in icing conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s fatigue, the operator’s decision to initiate the flight…
- [NTSB ERA11LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA301.md): Leigh S-6 Coyote II · New Kent, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2011 · N929RL · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR11LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA223.md): Czech Aircraft Works Spol Sro Sportcruiser · Arlington, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2011 · N282SC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control during the takeoff climb, which resulted in a stall at low altitude and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impaired performance from over-the-counter medications.
- [NTSB ERA11WA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11WA305.md): Cessna 210M · Breu Branco, Brazil · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 14, 2011 · PR-HSM · Substantial damage
  > On May 14, 2011, about 1430 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 210M, Brazilian registration PR-HSM, was substantially damaged when it impacted wooded terrain under unknown circumstances, in a remote, dense forest near Breu Branco, Brazil. The foreign…
- [NTSB DCA11WA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA11WA058.md): Boeing 737 · Cuenca, Ecuador · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 14, 2011 · HC-CJB · Minor damage
  > On May 14, 2011, at approximately 0112 UTC, an Air Cuenca B737-500, registration HC-CJB, serial # 26287, experienced a loss of directional control while landing on runway 23 at Mariscal Lamar Airport (CUE), Cuenca, Ecuador. During the landing roll, the…
- [NTSB CEN11LA390](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA390.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2011 · N204ND · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the landing, which resulted in an inadequate flare and subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN11CA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA336.md): Reed Roderick KB3 Gyroplane · Scott, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 14, 2011 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor decision to takeoff with a tailwind which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR11LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA220.md): MD Helicopter 369D · Columbia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2011 · N124AL · Substantial damage
  > The loss of power transmission to the main rotor for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation of the helicopter.
- [NTSB ERA11LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA300.md): Carothers Zenith CH701 · Tidioute, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2011 · N433UB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's impairment due to alcohol and failure to maintain altitude on approach to landing, resulting in an in-flight collision with a tree.
- [NTSB ERA11LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA298.md): Thrush S2R-T660 · Greenwood, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2011 · N660KP · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during low-altitude maneuvering for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA11LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA297.md): Bell 206-L4 · Mobile Block 114CC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2011 · N266P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s operation of the helicopter with a left, quartering headwind, resulting in conditions conducive to a loss of tail rotor effectiveness.
- [NTSB ERA11FA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA299.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Benezette, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 13, 2011 · N7603D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined from the available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN11CA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA343.md): Mooney M20J · Greenfield, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 13, 2011 · N10143 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a communications cart while taxiing.
- [NTSB ERA11FA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA295.md): Beech G33 · Washington, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 12, 2011 · N1554W · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management and preflight inspection. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to comply with the manufacturer's published takeoff and emergency…
- [NTSB ERA11CA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA296.md): Boeing 737-732 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 12, 2011 · N308DE · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The B737-700 pilot did not maintain adequate wing tip clearance while taxiing around the stopped B-737-800.
- [NTSB DCA11WA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA11WA061.md): Boeing MD-90 · Tao-Yuan, Taiwan · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 12, 2011 · B-17917 · Minor damage
  > The Taiwan Aviation Safety Council (ASC) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving an MD-90 that occurred on May 12, 2011. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the ASC investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as…
- [NTSB CEN11FA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA337.md): Bell OH-58C · New Athens, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 12, 2011 · N9263Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to attain sufficient altitude to clear terrain while maneuvering.
- [NTSB CEN11CA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA353.md): Hawker Beechcraft G36 · Guymon, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 12, 2011 · N224RG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control while landing in gusty, crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR11CA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA222.md): Thrush S2R-T34 · Pleasant Grove, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 11, 2011 · N510CW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing.
- [NTSB ERA11FA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA293.md): Beech F33A · Tarentum, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 11, 2011 · N17825 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and excessive loading of the airplane.
- [NTSB ERA11CA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA294.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Clayton, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 11, 2011 · N4760P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain a proper touchdown point while landing with a gusting tailwind.
- [NTSB CEN11WA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11WA334.md): Schweizer 269D · Veghel, Netherlands · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 11, 2011 · PH-HHF · Substantial damage
  > On May 11, 2011, at 1315 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Schweizer 269D, PH-HHF, sustained substantial damage when the helicopter crashed and caught fire near Veghel, the Netherlands. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident.…
- [NTSB CEN11CA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA362.md): Beech B24R · Dowagiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 11, 2011 · N9321S · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain an appropriate glide path and airspeed during the landing approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA11LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA292.md): Flight Design Ctls · Troy, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2011 · N78BZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilots’ failure to ensure that the airplane had enough fuel to complete the planned flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB DCA11WA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA11WA054.md): Boeing 767 · Fukuoka, Japan · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 10, 2011 · JA602A · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > The Japan Transport Safety Board (JTSB) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a B767-300 and a DHC-8-402 that occurred on May 10, 2011. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the JTSB investigation under the provisions of…
- [NTSB CEN11FA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA340.md): Mooney M20R · Ravenna, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 10, 2011 · N9149R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN11CA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA330.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Garwood, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2011 · N5097S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from transmission wires during a low-level maneuvering flight.
- [NTSB CEN11CA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA174.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer A/C Gulfstream AM G-164B · Walnut Ridge, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2011 · N8402K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with a left quartering tailwind and wind gusts.
- [NTSB WPR11WA482](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11WA482.md): Robinson R22 · Julia Creek, Australia, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 9, 2011 · VH-DSD · Substantial damage
  > On May 9, 2011, at 0440 universal coordinated time, a Robinson R-22, Australian registry VH-DSD, operated by Versatile Helicopter Services, impacted terrain during a mustering operation near Julia Creek, Australia. The helicopter was substantially damaged and…
- [NTSB WPR11FA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA221.md): Air Tractor AT-802A · Miles City, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 9, 2011 · N8523H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued visual flight rules flight into deteriorating weather conditions in an airplane not equipped for instrument flight, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA11FA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA291.md): Piper PA-28-180 · New Hampton, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 9, 2011 · N5275L · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The PA24 pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from the PA28, resulting in an in-flight collision. Contributing to the accident was the PA24 pilot's decision to overtake the PA28.
- [NTSB DCA11FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA11FA053.md): Airbus A319 · Chillicothe, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 9, 2011 · N801UA · No damage
  > An inadvertent encounter with unforecast convective turbulence.
- [NTSB CEN11LA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA335.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164A · Bono, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2011 · N8930H · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR11CA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA219.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 8, 2011 · N636EV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB CEN11LA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA332.md): Unregistered Quicksilver MXL II · Crookston, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2011 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper airspeed while maneuvering to land, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin at a low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN11LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA327.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Chico, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2011 · N80JB · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic's improper installation of the turbocharger's exhaust balance system, which resulted in an in-flight fire.
- [NTSB CEN11CA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA325.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Golden, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 8, 2011 · N921JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to operate the helicopter at a high density altitude near terrain, which resulted in a settling with power condition.
- [NTSB WPR11CA489](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA489.md): Cessna 172C · Grants Pass, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 7, 2011 · N8287X · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed on approach, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA11LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA289.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Ocilla, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2011 · N7317W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA11FA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA287.md): Czech Sport Piper Sport · Spring Hill, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 7, 2011 · N420PS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent application of control inputs that resulted in rapid, right-rolling, negative g-forces during night cruise flight and his subsequent ejection from the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly at night in…
- [NTSB ERA11CA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA304.md): Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2002 Sierra · Stevensville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 7, 2011 · N619LM · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing, and the flight instructor's lack of remedial action.
- [NTSB ERA11CA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA288.md): Schleicher ASW-27 · Athens, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 7, 2011 · N27LX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout resulting in a collision with power lines while making an off-airport landing.
- [NTSB CEN11LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA328.md): Piper PA-18 · Fredenberg Township, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2011 · N195T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate directional control during a crosswind landing.
- [NTSB CEN11FA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA324.md): Woodward Harold L Ravin 500 · Conroe, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 7, 2011 · N913RA · Destroyed
  > An in-flight smoke event on takeoff and the pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

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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=26&year=2011

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