# 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 ERA11WA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11WA120.md): Bell 206B III · Ocho Rios, Jamaica · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 14, 2011 · 6Y-JCA · Substantial damage
  > On January 14, 2011, about 1600 eastern standard time, a Bell 206B III, Jamaican registration 6Y-JCA, operated by Captain's Aviation Services Limited, was substantially damaged during a forced landing in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. The pilot and two passengers were…
- [NTSB ERA11LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA114.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 20-A1 · Pompano Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2011 · N840DF · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ENG11WA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG11WA041.md): Boeing 737 · Vilnius, Lithuania · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 14, 2011 · ES-ABL · No damage
  > On January 14, 2011, an Estonia Air Boeing 737-500, registered in Estonia as ES-ABL, lost power from the right engine, a CFMI CFM56-3C1, at FL 360 and returned back to Vilnius, Lithuania. The airplane was operating on a regularly scheduled flight from Vilnius…
- [NTSB DCA11WA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA11WA026.md): Boeing 767 · Atlantic Ocean, Canada · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 14, 2011 · C-GHLQ · No damage
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- [NTSB CEN11CA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA154.md): Powerchute Airwolf 912ULS · Alexandria, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 14, 2011 · N4306P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with trees during an initial climb following an aborted landing.
- [NTSB WPR11CA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA098.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Austin, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 13, 2011 · N4030Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ERA11LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA112.md): Beech A23-24 · Venice, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2011 · N3670Q · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DCA11WA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA11WA021.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD · Paris, France · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 12, 2011 · No damage
  > On January 12, 2011, an Air Burkina Boeing MD-83 experienced near fuel exhaustion while attempting to land at Orly International Airport, Paris, France. During the ferry flight with landing gear down the flight crew determined that it did not have enough fuel…
- [NTSB WPR11LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA096.md): Ryan Aeronautical ST3KR · Warner Springs, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 2011 · N57027 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the wind sock pole during landing.
- [NTSB ERA11WA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11WA119.md): Avions Robin DR400 · Guidonia Montecelio, Italy · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 11, 2011 · I-ITAV · Destroyed
  > On January 11, 2011, about 1430 universal coordinated time, an Avions Pierre Robin, DR400/180R, Italian registration I-ITAV, crashed during takeoff, while towing a glider, and was destroyed by fire. The airplane was departing Guidonia Airport (LIRG), Guidonia…
- [NTSB WPR11LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA094.md): Rockwell International S-2R · Oakley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2011 · N4977X · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with an unmarked meteorological evaluation tower (MET) during an aerial application flight due to the pilot's failure to see and avoid the obstacle. Contributing to the accident was the lack of visual conspicuity of the MET and the lack…
- [NTSB DCA11WA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA11WA023.md): Boeing 737 · Montpelier, France · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 10, 2011 · F-GIXD · No damage
  > On January 10, 2011, at 1330 local time a Boeing 737-700, registration F-GIXD experienced an AOA sensor blockage resulting in false stick-shaker during takeoff from Montpelier, France. The airplane was on a ferry flight to Toulouse, France, and returned to…
- [NTSB DCA11WA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA11WA016.md): Airbus A300 · East Midlands, United Kingdom · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 10, 2011 · TF-ELK · Minor damage
  > On January 10, 2011, at 2150 UTC, an Air Atlanta Icelandic Airbus A300 B4-622R, registered in Iceland as TF-ELK, experienced a tailstrike while attempting to land at East Midlands Airport (EGNX), United Kingdom. The flightcrew performed a go-around and…
- [NTSB CEN11WA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11WA151.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Santiago Atitlán, Guatemala · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 10, 2011 · N431SR · Destroyed
- [NTSB WPR11LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA119.md): Czech Sportplanes Sro Dynamic · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2011 · N595DY · Substantial damage
  > Inadvertent opening of the airplane canopy during the landing approach in a downdraft, which resulted in a rapid descent and hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR11LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA095.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Lopez, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2011 · N5850D · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR11LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA092.md): Cessna 310C · Lancaster, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2011 · N1755H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain an appropriate descent profile during the approach. Contributing to the accident was that the pilot did not follow checklist procedures.
- [NTSB WPR11FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA093.md): Piper PA46-500TP · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2011 · N5365D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was low nosewheel tire pressure.
- [NTSB ERA11WA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11WA111.md): Air Tractor AT802 · Santa Juana, Chile · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 9, 2011 · EC-IOE · Destroyed
  > On January 9, 2011, at 1930 universal coordinated time, an Air Tractor AT-802, Spanish registration EC-IOE, registered to FAASA Group Aerodromo Sebastian Almagro Ctra, operated by FAASA Chile Servicios Aeros LTDA, collided with trees near Santa Juana, Chile,…
- [NTSB DCA11WA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA11WA069.md): Boeing 727 · Urmia, Iran · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 9, 2011 · EP-IRP · Destroyed
  > On January 9, 2011, an Iran Air Boeing B727-200, registration EP-IRP, crashed during missed approach to Orumiyeh Airport (OITR), Urmia, Iran. Of the 105 passengers and crew onboard, 78 were fataly injured and 27 received serious injuries. The airplane was…
- [NTSB CEN11FA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA150.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Westcliffe, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2011 · N727MC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control following an encounter with moderate to severe weather.
- [NTSB WPR11FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA090.md): Beech S35 · Chester, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 2011 · N5866S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control while maneuvering to land, most likely due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB WPR11CA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA091.md): Maule M-4-180V · Elko, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 7, 2011 · N799ZZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB ERA11WA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11WA113.md): Partenavia P68 · Cojedes, Venezuela · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 7, 2011 · YV1303 · Destroyed
  > On January 7, 2011, at 2045 universal coordinated time, a Partenavia P68C, Venezuelan registration YV1303, was destroyed after it impacted terrain during the en route phase of flight, near Cojedes, Venezuela. The pilot and four passengers were fatally…
- [NTSB CEN11WA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11WA159.md): Beech B200 · Montpellier, France · Incident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 7, 2011 · F-GMPO · Minor damage
  > The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the French government. This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the French government or Bureau d’Enquêtes et d’Analyses.…
- [NTSB ERA11IA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11IA110.md): Mooney M20E · St. Petersburg, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 2011 · N7828V · No damage
  > An inadequately maintained interior cockpit boot, which allowed a flashlight to fall through and subsequently jam the airplane's flight controls. Contributing to the incident was a lack of emphasis by government, industry, and advocacy groups that the…
- [NTSB ERA11FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA107.md): Beech 58P · Birmingham, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 2011 · N48TS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an instrument approach due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB ERA11CA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA109.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Lancaster, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 6, 2011 · N929TC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go-around maneuver after landing.
- [NTSB ERA11CA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA108.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Thomaston, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 6, 2011 · N5706D · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic's failure to install a cotter retaining pin in the throttle arm retaining nut resulting in excessive throttle play and loss of engine power control.
- [NTSB CEN11FA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA144.md): Gates Learjet 35A · Springfield, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 2011 · N800GP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to conduct an instrument approach in icing conditions without the anti-ice system activated, contrary to the airplane flight manual guidance, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall due to an in-flight accumulation of airframe…
- [NTSB ANC11LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11LA009.md): Cessna 208B · Kipnuk, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 2011 · N715HE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to land long on the icy snow-covered runway, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN11FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA141.md): Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC41-550FG · Midlothian, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2011 · N1393T · Substantial damage
  > The engine's loss of power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because no engine anomalies were discovered during the postaccident examination.
- [NTSB CEN11CA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA147.md): Pegasus 503 Sport · Cambridge, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 5, 2011 · N456KL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees and terrain during the landing approach.
- [NTSB WPR11CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA088.md): Ferkin Kitfox IV · Homedale, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 4, 2011 · N90TY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the snow-covered terrain during the takeoff ground roll, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB WPR11CA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA085.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Wickenburg, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 4, 2011 · N443PA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain clearance between the airplane's right wing and the pole.
- [NTSB CEN11LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA138.md): Cessna 172H · Walnut Grove, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 2011 · N1416F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's fatigue.
- [NTSB ANC11LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11LA008.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Platinum, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 2011 · N9304K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misidentification of the airport's active runway, resulting in an off-runway landing and collision with a ditch/berm.
- [NTSB ERA11WA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11WA126.md): Piper · Corupa, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 3, 2011 · PT-DJS · Substantial damage
  > On January 03, 2011, at 1200 coordinated universal time (10:00 local time), a Piper PA-25-260, Brazilian registration PT-DJS, incurred substantial damage when it impacted terrain for unknown reasons near, Corupa, Santa Catarina, Brazil,. The pilot was fatally…
- [NTSB ERA11LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA104.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Benton, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 2011 · N42997 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain during the night flight.
- [NTSB DCA11FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA11FA050.md): Boeing 737-823 · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 2011 · N831NN · Substantial damage
  > the early rotation of the airplane to an angle at which the fuselage contacted the runway. Contributing to early rotation was the Captain’s reaction to the erroneous V1 automated callout, likely assuming that the airplane was at or close to the correct Vr at…
- [NTSB ANC11LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11LA007.md): Beech E18S-9700 · New Stuyahok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 2011 · N9001 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of the runway surface condition, resulting in an aborted landing and collision with rising terrain during the ensuing takeoff attempt.
- [NTSB WPR11TA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11TA087.md): Piper PA-18-180 · Shoshoni, WY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jan 2, 2011 · N6774B · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN11LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA142.md): American Legend AL3 · McKinney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 2011 · N102PJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN11CA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA152.md): Eurocopter Deutschland MBB-BK 117 C-2 · Albert Lea, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 2, 2011 · N145SM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the engine cowling latches prior the flight, which resulted in the cowling door opening in-flight and striking the main rotor blades.
- [NTSB CEN11CA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA143.md): Rardin William I Kitfox III · Carlisle, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 2, 2011 · N876KF · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the left main landing gear strut due to a pre-existing crack in the weld joint.
- [NTSB CEN11CA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA137.md): Bellanca 1419 · Clovis, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 2, 2011 · N8516R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB WPR11CA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA086.md): Giorgio Anthony J RV4 · Torrance, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 1, 2011 · N322RV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate landing flare that resulted in a hard landing and a ground loop.
- [NTSB ERA11FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA102.md): Cessna 310F · Orange, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 2011 · N6725X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain separation from trees during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and lack of recent night flight experience.

## 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=37&year=2011

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