# 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 CEN11LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA186.md): Gadbois Eugene W Apex CROSS-5 · Lago Vista, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 2011 · N751EW · Substantial damage
  > The simultaneous loss of engine and electrical power after takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR11LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA139.md): Boeing 767-300 · Ni'ihau, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 2011 · JA603J · No damage
  > An encounter with unanticipated convectively induced windshear and turbulence during descent.
- [NTSB WPR11LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA131.md): Aeronca 7AC · Novato, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 2011 · N2659E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's use of a non-vented fuel cap, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA11LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA139.md): Cessna 182P · Lincoln Park, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 2011 · N25HD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection (removal of water contamination from the fuel system), which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB DCA11RA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA11RA025.md): Swearingen SA227 · Cork, Ireland · Accident · 6 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 10, 2011 · EC-ITP · Destroyed
  > On February 10, 2010, at 0950 local time, a Swearingen SA-227 Metroliner, Spanish registration EC-ITP, operated by Flightline/Manx2 Air as flight 7100, crashed after attempting a landing on runway 17 at the Cork Airport, Cork, Ireland. The flight was a…
- [NTSB ANC11WA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11WA019.md): Cessna 150 · Mission, British Columbia, Canada · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 10, 2011 · Substantial damage
  > On February 9, 2011, approximately 1615 Pacific Standard Time, two Canadian registered Cessna 150 airplanes, C-FVXY and C-GZUB, collided in midair during a planned formation flight involving four airplanes. After separating, C-GAUB glided down and landed in a…
- [NTSB WPR11CA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA130.md): Allardyce Michael Glastar · Wilsonville, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 9, 2011 · N238MA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to raise the landing gear wheels prior to landing in water, resulting in a nose over.
- [NTSB ERA11WA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11WA145.md): Scotts-Bell 47 47G-4A · El Tocuyo, Venezuela · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 9, 2011 · YV447A · Destroyed
  > On February 9, 2011, about 1300 UTC, a Scotts-Bell 47, Inc., 47G-4A, YV-447A, collided into mountainous terrain near El Tocuyo, Venezuela. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and flight plan information is unknown for the foreign non-U.S.…
- [NTSB ENG11IA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG11IA016.md): Boeing 757-2Q8 · Minneapolis, MN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2011 · N704X · Minor damage
  > the failure of the right engine's fuel control unit to operate correctly when the fuel metering valve became frozen in the full open position because of corrosion on the fuel metering valve slide and sleeve, which caused the engine to be overfueled during…
- [NTSB CEN11IA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11IA180.md): Hawker Beechcraft C90 · Evansville, IN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2011 · N2057C · Minor damage
  > The peel chip-type failure of the co-pilot's window during initial climb.
- [NTSB DCA11WA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA11WA038.md): Pilatus PC-12 · Plettenberg, South Africa · Accident · 9 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 8, 2011 · ZS-GAA · Destroyed
  > On February 8, 2011 at 1430 UTC, ZS-GAA, a Pilatus PC-12, operated by Majuba Aviation, crashed during approach to Plettenberg Bay Airport, South Africa. Instrument meterological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot, copilot, and 7…
- [NTSB CEN11IA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11IA179.md): Cessna 210N · Columbia, MO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2011 · N92MP · Minor damage
  > The pilot did not extend the landing gear before touchdown due to his distraction during the landing approach and his not using a landing checklist.
- [NTSB CEN11CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA181.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Lansing, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 8, 2011 · N4643R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing.
- [NTSB WPR11FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA125.md): Beech 95-B55 (T42A) · San Bernardino, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 2011 · N225DH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not recognize the loss of power in the right engine and did not execute the proper procedures for a go-around with one engine inoperative, likely due to increased workload. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper in-flight fuel…
- [NTSB ERA11CA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA138.md): Cessna 172 · Meriden, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 7, 2011 · N9622Q · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's loss of directional control during the landing rollout, resulting in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN11LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA178.md): Beech A36 · Danville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 2011 · N6XZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR11CA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA124.md): Cessna 182D · Quartzsite, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 6, 2011 · N8859X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind and subsequent loss of directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a parked aircraft.
- [NTSB WPR11CA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA123.md): Beech 95-B55 (T42A) · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 6, 2011 · N2074L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to turn off the engine magnetos and properly secure the airplane prior to rotating the propeller by hand, resulting in inadvertent movement of the airplane and collision with a building.
- [NTSB ERA11LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA135.md): Belcher William B II Firestar · West Blocton, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 2011 · N43341 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN11IA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11IA235.md): Schlichtman Stol CH750 · Cassville, MO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 2011 · N904MS · Minor damage
  > The fatigue failure of the propeller hub retaining bolts due to insufficient clamping force.
- [NTSB CEN11CA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA211.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Bogalusa, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 6, 2011 · N80311 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate flare after encountering a gust of wind on landing.
- [NTSB WPR11WA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11WA129.md): Cessna 310R · Bathurst Island, Australia, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 5, 2011 · VH-XGX · Substantial damage
  > On February 5, 2011, at 1255 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 310R, VH-XGX, operated by a private individual, collided with terrain near Bathurst Island, Australia. The airplane was substantially damaged and the pilot, the sole occupant, was killed. The…
- [NTSB WPR11CA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA128.md): Schweizer G-164B · Buttonwillow, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 5, 2011 · N6725K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an irrigation vent pipe.
- [NTSB WPR11CA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA126.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Minden, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 5, 2011 · N2603Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA11WA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11WA161.md): Cessna A188B · Itinga, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 5, 2011 · PT-FFG · Substantial damage
  > On February 5, 2011, about 1330 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Cessna A188B, Brazilian registration PT-FFG, operated by Globo Aviacao Agricola Ltda, collided with a tree during a crop dusting flight, in Bom Jesus, Itinga do Maranhao City, Maranhao,…
- [NTSB ERA11CA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA134.md): Piper PA-12 · Sebago Lake, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 5, 2011 · N3806M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s initiation of a right turn with insufficient altitude remaining during an aborted landing resulting in a collision with the landing surface.
- [NTSB CEN11LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA177.md): Piper PA-16 · Lake Koshkonong, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 2011 · N5945H · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during a low-altitude pass over a frozen lake.
- [NTSB CEN11CA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA221.md): Cessna 150L · Gonzales, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 5, 2011 · N11790 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to monitor the available fuel supply, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR11WA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11WA127.md): Robinson R44 · Cessnock, Australia, Australia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 4, 2011 · VH-HFH · Substantial damage
  > On February 4, 2011, at 0047 universal coordinated time, a Robinson R-44, VH-HFH, operated by Aero Logistics Pty, collided with terrain during an instructional flight near Cessnock, Australia. The helicopter was substantially damaged and the pilot and a…
- [NTSB WPR11LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA122.md): McDonnell Douglas Helicopters 369E (MD500E) · Elverta, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 2011 · N416WC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain rotor blade clearance from an installation rope while maneuvering to install power lines.
- [NTSB WPR11CA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA121.md): Robinson R44 · Ogden, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 4, 2011 · N441TB · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor’s failure to maintain adequate main rotor blade rpm during a practice autorotation, resulting in a hard landing and rollover.
- [NTSB DCA11WA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA11WA024.md): Raytheon Hawker · Sulaimanyia, Iraq · Accident · 7 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 4, 2011 · OD-SKY · Destroyed
  > On February 4, 2011 about 1449 UTC, OD-SKY, a Hawker Beechcraft HS-850XP, registered to Club Aviation S.A.L and operated by Sky Lounge services S.A.L., crashed during the initial takeoff climb at Suliamaniyah International Airport, Iraq. The 3 crew members…
- [NTSB WPR11FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA120.md): Aeronca O-58C · San Luis Obispo, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 2011 · N47503 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delay in using carburetor heat, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to an encounter with carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB CEN11LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA173.md): Cessna 402 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 2011 · N5802C · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear system for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA11FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA133.md): Potez-Air Fouga CM 170 Magister · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 2011 · N415FM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/mechanic's improper decision to continue a tight-turning landing pattern after a loss of hydraulic pressure, and his subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed during that pattern, which resulted in an accelerated maneuver stall. Contributing…
- [NTSB WPR11CA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA118.md): Cessna 182 · Eastsound, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 1, 2011 · N2718R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly secure the airplane prior to rotating the propeller by hand, resulting in inadvertent movement of the airplane and collision with a building.
- [NTSB OPS11IA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS11IA271.md): Embraer EMB-145LR · Dayton, OH · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2011 · N13964 · Minor damage
  > The pilots' lack of consideration for developing and known weather conditions en route to and at the destination airport, resulting in a runway excursion and subsequent incursion.
- [NTSB WPR11GA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11GA115.md): Mcdonnell Douglas Heli 369FF · Marana, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jan 31, 2011 · N530RL · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent tail rotor strike during an attempted pinnacle landing, which resulted in the pilot's loss of control of the helicopter. Inhospitable terrain/topography contributed to the severity of the accident.
- [NTSB WPR11FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA117.md): Cessna 172 · Glendora, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2011 · N6922A · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance while maneuvering in downdraft conditions over mountains.
- [NTSB ERA11WA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11WA160.md): Cessna 182 · Novo Repartimento, Brazil · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 31, 2011 · PT-KAS · Destroyed
  > On January 31, 2011, about 1410 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Cessna, 182P, Brazilian registration PT-KAS, operated by a private individual, collided with a tree during a balked landing at the Uniáo Farm, Novo Repartimento, Pará, Brazil. Visual…
- [NTSB WPR11LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA113.md): Piper PA-30 · Big Bear City, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 2011 · N64RJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain the minimum single-engine control speed while on final approach for landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly with a known deficiency in one engine and a loss of power in that engine for reasons that…
- [NTSB WPR11FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA116.md): Cessna 182K · Adrian, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 2011 · N3083Q · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot did not maintain sufficient altitude to clear mountainous terrain while in cruise flight in the dark.
- [NTSB ERA11CA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA153.md): Otterback Nicholas J Lightning · Crescent City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 30, 2011 · N324AL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare and failure to recover from a bounced landing which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA11CA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA129.md): Kolb Kolb Mark III · Rutherfordton, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 30, 2011 · N457A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude resulting in a stall/spin and ground impact.
- [NTSB ERA11CA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA128.md): Excalibur Excalibur · Immokalee, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 30, 2011 · N818RJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a high speed taxi test resulting in unintentional flight and ground collision.
- [NTSB ENG13WA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG13WA023.md): Boeing 757 - 200 · Keflavik, Iceland · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 30, 2011 · TF-FIH
  > On January 30, 2011, at 1012 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), a Boeing 757-200, registration TF-FIH, a cargo conversion aircraft, had the main cargo door severely damaged by winds during cargo operations. The Icelandic Transportation Safety Board is…
- [NTSB CEN11LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA169.md): Cessna 172P · Chesapeake, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 2011 · N55212 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat and failure to attain the proper touchdown point on the runway during the precautionary landing.
- [NTSB CEN11LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA164.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Bennett, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 2011 · N787CB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an instrument approach due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB CEN11CA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA191.md): Ercoupe 415-CD · Newaygo, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 30, 2011 · N127G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff from a frozen lake.
- [NTSB WPR11FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA114.md): Mooney M20J · Furnace Creek, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 2011 · N50BJ · Substantial damage
  > The magneto clamps were not securely fastened to the mount, which led to a partial loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing on unsuitable terrain.

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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=35&year=2011

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