# 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 ERA11CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA181.md): Cessna 172K · Ocracoke, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 5, 2011 · N84867 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate flare and failure to regain control of the airplane while attempting to recover from bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA11CA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA180.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Weston, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 5, 2011 · N4168W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude and physical alertness which resulted in an in-flight collision with the water. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's fatigue.
- [NTSB ENG11RA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG11RA030.md): Boeing 777 · Moscow, Russia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 5, 2011 · Minor damage
  > On March 5, 2011, the crew of Emirates Airlines Flight 132, a B777-200ER (A6-EMH), powered by 2 Rolls Royce Trent 892 Turbofan Engines, reported a loud noise on takeoff from the No. 2 Engine area, while departing Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME). The crew via…
- [NTSB ANC11CA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA014.md): Cessna 172R · Montana Creek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 5, 2011 · N447AF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to recognize that he was landing at the wrong airstrip on a snow-covered and unplowed runway, resulting in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB WPR11FA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA153.md): Volin Kitfox Classic IV · Myrtle Creek, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2011 · N4374K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's encounter with a windshear/downdraft that exceeded the climb performance capabilities of the airplane.
- [NTSB ERA11WA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11WA362.md): Cessna 152 · Kingston, Jamaica · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 4, 2011 · 6Y-JGA · Substantial damage
  > On March 4, 2011, about 1000 eastern standard time, a Cessna 152, Jamaican registration 6Y-JGA, was substantially damaged during a forced landing, following a total loss of engine power during initial climb from Norman Manley International Airport (MKJP),…
- [NTSB ERA11LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA179.md): Beech C23 · Carrollton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2011 · N6015F · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic's failure to re-connect a fuel line following an annual inspection. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to depart with a known mechanical deficiency.
- [NTSB DCA11WA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA11WA034.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD82 · Bridgetown, Barbados · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 4, 2011 · 8P-ARB · Minor damage
  > On March 4, 2011, a Boeing MD-82 aircraft, 8P-ARB, operated by AirOne Venture Ltd., was conducting a high speed taxi on Runway 09 to perform some system checks on the airplane. As the airplane reached 80 knots, the airplane experienced an inadvertent…
- [NTSB CEN11LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA223.md): Learjet 25 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2011 · XA-TWH · Substantial damage
  > The flying pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point in low-visibility conditions, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was mission pressure to land at that airport.
- [NTSB CEN11LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA219.md): Aeronca 7AC · Delphi, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2011 · N82429 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control, resulting in a runway excursion, and the subsequent separation of the left main landing gear for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA11CA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA177.md): Quist Kitfox · Indian Trail, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 3, 2011 · N788Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with a vehicle.
- [NTSB ERA11CA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA176.md): Cessna 172L · Fayetteville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 3, 2011 · N7067Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land with excessive speed in gusting, tailwind conditions, resulting in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB ERA11LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA175.md): Bell 206-L4 · Birmingham, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 2011 · N154MW · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA11CA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA202.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Allentown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 2, 2011 · N9172V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for crosswind conditions, resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA11CA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA178.md): Iniziative Industriali Italian SKY Arrow 600 Sport · Ridgely, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 2, 2011 · N435SA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for crosswind conditions and loss of directional control during landing, resulting in a runway excursion and nose over.
- [NTSB ERA11CA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA174.md): Piper J3C-65 · Maysvile, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 2, 2011 · N23249 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-rated passenger’s loss of directional control during takeoff and the pilot’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with trees.
- [NTSB CEN11CA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA215.md): Arion Lightning · Brownsville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 2, 2011 · N125GD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed on final approach, resulting in a loss of control and a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR11LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA151.md): Bell 206B-III · Tooele, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2011 · N206BY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain yaw control of the helicopter during a maneuvering hover. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience in the make and model helicopter.
- [NTSB CEN11WA474](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11WA474.md): Robinson R44 · Forestville, Canada · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 1, 2011 · CFNZO · Substantial damage
  > On March 1, 2011, at 1618 eastern standard time, a Robinson R44II, Canadian registration C-FNZO, collided with the terrain in Forestville, Canada, shortly after departing from the Forestville Airport (CYFE). The helicopter was substantially damaged. The pilot…
- [NTSB CEN11CA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA213.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Glenwood Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 1, 2011 · N74816 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper takeoff procedure, which resulted in a dynamic rollover when the left skid contacted the ground.
- [NTSB WPR11LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA149.md): Boeing 757-232 · Naches, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2011 · N684DA · No damage
  > The airplane's encounter with moderate turbulence at a higher altitude than the flight crew expected, resulting in an injury to a cabin crewmember.
- [NTSB WPR11FA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA147.md): Neefjes Lancair 360 MK-II · Milford, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2011 · N989TT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation after inadvertently entering instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, his en route decision-making, and his…
- [NTSB WPR11CA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA148.md): Cessna A150M · Grass Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 27, 2011 · N7951V · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft's encounter with deep snow during the landing roll out. Contributing to the accident was the airport manager's failure to update the AWOS recording to reflect the closure of the runway due to snow.
- [NTSB ERA11LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA168.md): Cessna 172N · Welch, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2011 · N739NY · Substantial damage
  > The unlicensed pilot’s decision to land on a closed runway with a tailwind, his failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and his delayed decision to attempt a go-around, resulting in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB ERA11LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA167.md): Cessna 182F · Auburn, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2011 · N3420U · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to an internal failure of the muffler that was not detected by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB ENG11WA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG11WA050.md): Bell UH1H · Manuwatu, New Zealand, New Zealand · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 27, 2011 · ZK HSP · Substantial damage
  > While conducting a positioning flight between Blenheim (South Island NZ) to a lifting job in Raurimu (Central North Island NZ) at approximately 2000 feet altitude, the pilot of a Bell UH1H helicopter, registration number ZK-HSP, noticed the oil pressure…
- [NTSB DCA11WA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA11WA032.md): Grumman G21 · Al Ain, United Arab Emirates · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 27, 2011 · N221AG · Destroyed
- [NTSB CEN11LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA210.md): Cessna LC42-550FG · Llano, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2011 · N1018Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN11LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA207.md): Cessna 310K · Angleton, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2011 · N3816X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a night instrument approach.
- [NTSB CEN11CA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA212.md): Beech G35 · Brenham, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 27, 2011 · N437D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear during the approach resulting in a gear-up landing.
- [NTSB WPR11LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA150.md): Cessna 140A · Newark, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2011 · N5351C · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to water contamination in the fuel system as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection to identify and remove the water.
- [NTSB WPR11FA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA145.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2011 · N910PA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot and flight instructor's failure to adequately monitor the flight task and environment while maneuvering to maintain sufficient altitude with rising terrain in dark night conditions and the flight instructor's improper decision to practice in an area…
- [NTSB WPR11CA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA146.md): Hiller UH-12E · Colusa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 26, 2011 · N236HA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed and an inadvertent encounter with settling with power while flying downwind.
- [NTSB ERA11FA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA165.md): British BAC 167 Strikemaster · Kingston, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2011 · N167SM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the accident airplane.
- [NTSB ERA11CA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA169.md): Liberty Aerospace Liberty XL-2 · Burlington, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 26, 2011 · N646XL · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA11CA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA166.md): Enstrom F-28C · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 26, 2011 · N5689B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN11WA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11WA214.md): Cessna P210 · Armentières sur Avre, France · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 26, 2011 · F-GMGF · Destroyed
  > Under the jurisdiction and control of the French government.
- [NTSB CEN11LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA209.md): Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 · Kingsville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2011 · N6196L · Substantial damage
  > A pre-existing crack in the front spar of the right horizontal stabilizer near a riveted fitting, causing it to fail and separate from the airplane in flight. Contributing to the accident was the failure of maintenance personnel comply with existing service…
- [NTSB CEN11CA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA206.md): Waco SRE · Vidalia, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 26, 2011 · NC58785 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA11CA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA171.md): Aerostar PA-60-601P · Princeton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 25, 2011 · N444TT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to stop the airplane resulting in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB DCA11CA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA11CA036.md): Embraer ERJ 190-100 IGW · New York, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 25, 2011 · N957UW · No damage
  > Improper latching of the aft galley cart prior to landing.
- [NTSB CEN11LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA204.md): Cessna 172N · Andrews, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2011 · N739BL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an emergency descent, following a loss of engine power, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB WPR11GA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11GA144.md): Eurocopter AS 350 B2 · Riverside, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Feb 24, 2011 · N965SD · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots to follow proper procedures during a simulated hydraulic emergency that resulted in a loss of helicopter control. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB ERA11CA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA162.md): Bell 206 · Ridgeland, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 24, 2011 · N796M · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor's delayed remedial action during a practice autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN11FA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA202.md): Cessna T210M · Independence, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2011 · N6149B · Substantial damage
  > Latent dimensional discrepancies related to the engine crankcase main bearing saddle bores, which precipitated the fatigue failure of the crankshaft and a complete loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the engine manufacturer's failure to…
- [NTSB CEN11FA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA201.md): Cessna 421C · Connersville, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2011 · N3875C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane while making a low-altitude turn during dark night conditions.
- [NTSB CEN11CA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA203.md): Cessna 195A · Hannibal, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 24, 2011 · N9325A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain control during landing due to seized main landing gear wheels, which caused the airplane to nose over.
- [NTSB WPR11LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA143.md): Mooney M20F · Nephi, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2011 · N891X · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the nose gear during landing for reasons that could not be determined due to postaccident damage.
- [NTSB ERA11LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA156.md): Cessna 172G · Clarksville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2011 · N3740L · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the owner's improper maintenance of the fuel selector valve, which resulted in a lack of fuel supply from the right fuel tank.
- [NTSB ENG11WA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG11WA020.md): Agustawestland AW139 · JeJu International Airport, South Korea · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 23, 2011 · B516 · Destroyed
  > On February 23, 2011 at about 8:20 pm (local), a Korean Coast Guard Agusta Westland AW139 crashed into shallow seas about 70 miles west of JeJu International Airport, Republic of Korea with 4 crewmembers and 1 passenger on board. The helicopter took off from…

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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=33&year=2011

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