# 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 ERA11FA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA214.md): Aerostar S A YAK-52 · Palm Coast, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2011 · N808TD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to recover from the nose-low descent during an aerobatic maneuver.
- [NTSB ERA11CA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA217.md): Cessna 150F · Hannawana Falls, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 26, 2011 · N8830G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN11LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA254.md): North American B25 · Encinal, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2011 · N747AF · Substantial damage
  > The co-pilot’s premature retraction of the landing gear during takeoff, which resulted in a gear collapse and impact with the runway surface.
- [NTSB CEN11LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA250.md): Embraer EMB-145LR · Kansas City, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2011 · N931AE · No damage
  > An in-flight encounter with convectively induced turbulence associated with developing thunderstorms under the flight path during the airplane's climb to cruise flight.
- [NTSB CEN11CA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA248.md): Cessna 172N · Graham, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 26, 2011 · N9961E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA11WA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11WA252.md): Reims-Cessna F-150 · Sotttomarina di Chioggia, Italy · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 25, 2011 · I-NOLV · No damage
  > On March 25, 2011, about 1200 universal coordinated time, a Reims-Cessna F-150 airplane, Italian registration I-NOLV, had a reported engine failure while in cruise flight. The pilot decided to land on the shoreline in the vicinity of Sottomarina di Chioggia,…
- [NTSB ERA11LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA216.md): Hiller UH-12E · Culpeper, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2011 · N4033P · Substantial damage
  > Mechanical failure of the transmission for reasons that could not be determined because the transmission could not be torn down.
- [NTSB ERA11LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA213.md): Holst Lawrence E VP-1 · Calhoun, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2011 · N770VP · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to an over-lean carburetor setting. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper adjustment of the engine's carburetor during construction.
- [NTSB ERA11FA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA210.md): Piper PA-20 · Elgin, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2011 · N7746K · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion resulting from the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning. Contributing to the accident was that the pilot did not maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA11CA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA212.md): Mooney M20J · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 25, 2011 · N201ZZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing.
- [NTSB CEN11CA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA256.md): Boeing A75N1(PT17) · Wichita, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 25, 2011 · N68117 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA11WA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11WA215.md): Bell 205 · San Clemente, Chile · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 24, 2011 · CC-CID · Destroyed
- [NTSB ERA11GA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11GA207.md): Cessna A185F · Ashland, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Mar 24, 2011 · N724MT · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent encounter with localized instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of control.
- [NTSB ERA11CA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA206.md): Rolladen-Schneider LS-3 · Winchester, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 24, 2011 · N1359 · Substantial damage
  > The glider pilot's delayed response to changing weather conditions, which resulted in an off-airport landing into trees.
- [NTSB CEN11LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA265.md): Dassault-Breguet Falcon 10 · Sellersburg, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2011 · N303FZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing in strong and gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN11LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA252.md): Bell 206L-3 · (Gulf of Mexico) · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2011 · N32041 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to an engine compressor stall as a result of ingesting methane gas during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN11FA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA244.md): Cessna 182M · Hot Springs, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2011 · N70922 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB OPS11IA401](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS11IA401.md): Arlington, VA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2011 · No damage
  > The tower controller's loss of consciousness induced by lack of sleep, fatigue resulting from working successive midnight shifts, and air traffic control scheduling practices.
- [NTSB ERA11CA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA205.md): Cessna 172M · Statesville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 23, 2011 · N32SF · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor's inadequate remedial action during the go-around, which resulted in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB DCA11FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA11FA035.md): Airbus F4-622R · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2011 · N173UP · Substantial damage
  > The captain's failure to control the airplane pitch-up induced by ground spoiler deployment during the go-around.
- [NTSB CEN11LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA273.md): Cessna 414A · Aberdeen, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2011 · N4057C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty crosswinds during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB CEN11CA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA268.md): Cub Crafters CC11-160 · Kiowa, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 23, 2011 · N144LP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control following a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA11LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA204.md): Robinson R22 · Goshen, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2011 · N259TW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to adhere to published preflight checklist limitations and procedures, resulting in excessive slack and subsequent failure of the power transmission belts and a total loss of rotor system drive.
- [NTSB WPR11LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA175.md): Cessna 172N · Spanish Fork, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2011 · N739DG · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting wind, which resulted in a loss of airplane control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to depart with a high gusting wind.
- [NTSB CEN11CA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA242.md): Darrow Stephen A Aventura · Ferris, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 21, 2011 · N1317L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of aircraft control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR11FA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA173.md): Cessna P210 · Daggett, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2011 · N50MC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to conduct the flight into a region of reported moderate to severe turbulence and icing conditions, followed by a loss of airplane control and an aerodynamic spin from which the pilot did not recover.
- [NTSB WPR11CA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA174.md): Cessna 182C · Stockton, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 20, 2011 · N9040T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to secure the airplane before pulling the propeller to start the engine.
- [NTSB ERA11LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA203.md): Cessna 150H · Maury City, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2011 · N6555S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper glidepath during on off-airport landing.
- [NTSB ERA11LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA198.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Vineyard Haven, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2011 · N2027M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA11CA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA201.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Mount Pocono, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 20, 2011 · N153HT · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's selection of an unsuitable landing site to practice autorotations, which resulted in an inadvertent dynamic rollover during touchdown.
- [NTSB CEN11LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA239.md): Glasflugel Standard Libelle · Wellington, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2011 · N99AE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of glider control due to impairment or incapacitation caused by an episode of ventricular tachycardia.
- [NTSB CEN11FA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA240.md): Cessna 150D · Baraboo, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2011 · N4178U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and his decision to continue the flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a subsequent loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB WPR11LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA172.md): Beech G35 · Whidbey Island, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2011 · N4211D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to prioritize flying over navigation due to his diverted attention, which allowed the airplane to near a restricted area, which, in turn, led the pilot to enter a rapid avoidance maneuver and subsequently lose airplane control.…
- [NTSB WPR11LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA169.md): Cirrus SR22 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2011 · N329SM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempt to correct a landing float by adding power, followed by his premature attempt to climb the airplane out of ground effect during a balked landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure…
- [NTSB WPR11LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA168.md): Cessna TU206G · Puyallup, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2011 · N6169Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilots’ activation of the fuel boost pump while preparing to land, which was contrary to checklist procedures and resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR11FA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA170.md): Cessna T310R · Butte, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2011 · N4914A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control during the missed approach for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the rapid and unforecast deterioration of the weather conditions to below the landing minimum and the pilot's decision to attempt the…
- [NTSB WPR11CA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA171.md): Remos GX · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 19, 2011 · N386GX · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The LSA pilots' failure to stop and to ensure that the taxiway was clear of conflicting traffic before entering.
- [NTSB ERA11LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA208.md): Jennings John C Mini Max · Clinton, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2011 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate performance planning, which resulted in a collision with a tree during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA11LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA200.md): Piper PA-18A 150 · Hollywood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2011 · N9692D · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA11LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA197.md): Burr Andrew E Xiv Rotorway Exec 162F · Lincoln, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2011 · N192AB · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA11LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA196.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Ocean Springs, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2011 · N7330J · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's overweight condition due to the pilot's improper weight and balance calculation that resulted in the airplane's inability to maintain altitude.
- [NTSB ERA11CA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA199.md): Luscombe 8E · Taunton, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 19, 2011 · N2790K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent application of the brakes during recovery from a ground loop which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB ERA11CA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA195.md): Brown Narcisse A Christen Eagle II · Gainesville, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 19, 2011 · N109BX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while turning from base leg to final approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with the ground.
- [NTSB ENG11RA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG11RA023.md): Bell Bell · Alcorsia, Teruel, Spain, Spain · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 19, 2011 · EC-KTA · Destroyed
  > On March 19, 2011, at 12:35 UTC, a Bell 407 helicopter crashed near the town of Villastar, Teruel - Spain. The helicopter crashed while transporting a fire brigade to extinguish a blaze in the eastern part of Spain about 400 kilometers from Madrid. The pilot,…
- [NTSB CEN11CA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA241.md): Cessna 150M · Garland, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 19, 2011 · N714FS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN11CA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA238.md): Cessna 305A · Anoka, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 19, 2011 · N269TH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the go-around, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB ANC11CA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA020.md): Piper PA-18A 150 · Beluga Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 19, 2011 · N3573P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land on unsuitable terrain, resulting in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB ANC11CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA018.md): Cessna A185F · Aniak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 19, 2011 · N5182H · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent contact with a rut in the snow while taxiing, resulting in the collapse of the right main landing gear.
- [NTSB CEN11LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA237.md): Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2004 Bravo · Austin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2011 · N141AG · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN11IA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11IA234.md): Embraer EMB-145XR · Akron, OH · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2011 · N11187 · Minor damage
  > The uncommanded left deflection of the airplane's nosewheel for reasons that could not be determined because postincident examination of the nosewheel steering system did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

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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
```

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