# NTSB investigations, 2011, LA

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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB CEN12CA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA119.md): Quicksilver MXL II · Loreauville, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 18, 2011 · N61202 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN12FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA088.md): Piper PA-31 · New Orleans, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 2011 · N6485L · Minor damage
  > The pilot's fatal cardiac event, which resulted in the inflight loss of control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's use of impairing medications and operation of the airplane with disqualifying medical conditions.
- [NTSB CEN12LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA076.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · New Orleans, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2011 · N211CD · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to detonation of the No.2 cylinder from a clogged fuel injector nozzle.
- [NTSB CEN12CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA030.md): Cessna 172N · Covington, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 17, 2011 · N2401E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a banner drop, resulting in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN12CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA027.md): Michael Cans RV-8 · Breaux Bridge, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 14, 2011 · N610EC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after striking an unseen sinkhole during landing.
- [NTSB CEN12LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA015.md): Cessna 150L · Vidalia, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2011 · N642EZ · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power likely due to carburetor ice.
- [NTSB CEN11LA415](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA415.md): Bins Tom Kitfox IV · Lafayette, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2011 · N211KF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control during a forced landing after a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN11IA615](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11IA615.md): Bombardier CL-600-2B19 · Baton Rouge, LA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2011 · N875AS · Minor damage
  > The improperly installed upper attachment bolt in the left main landing gear uplock assembly, which led to the failure of the left main landing gear to extend before landing. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel's lack of training on the…
- [NTSB CEN11CA580](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA580.md): Cessna 172N · Winnsboro, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 18, 2011 · N3209E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff with a gusting crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN11LA529](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA529.md): Mooney M20K · Opelousas, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2011 · N231EH · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.
- [NTSB CEN11LA472](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA472.md): Cessna 150J · Lacassine, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2011 · N50575 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, as a result of the pilot's improper fuel planning.
- [NTSB CEN11LA396](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA396.md): Grumman G164 · Oak Ridge, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2011 · N2LU · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with trees.
- [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 CEN11FA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA319.md): Thomas Europa · Shreveport, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 4, 2011 · N914KM · Substantial damage
  > The loss of aircraft control and subsequent impact with terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN11FA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA292.md): Piper PA-22/20 · New Orleans, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2011 · N3621Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate in-flight fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN11CA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA303.md): Bell 206 · Venice, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 13, 2011 · N887T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the collective and cyclic control during taxi operations, which induced a dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB CEN11LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA283.md): Robinson R22 · Lake Charles, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2011 · N372LE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control of the helicopter while in a hover.
- [NTSB CEN11IA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11IA286.md): Cessna 560XL · Abbeville, LA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2011 · N547CS · No damage
  > The pitch trim control cable failed due to fatigue, rendering the elevator trim inoperative.
- [NTSB CEN11LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA311.md): Mooney M20K · New Orleans, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2011 · N305M · Substantial damage
  > A loss of electrical and engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DCA11IA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA11IA040.md): Airbus A320 · New Orleans, LA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2011 · N409UA · Minor damage
  > the captain's failure to properly recognize and manage the abnormal condition, resulting in it escalating to an in-flight emergency.
- [NTSB CEN11CA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA232.md): Bell 230 · Gulf of Mexico, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 17, 2011 · N974RH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the safety skirting during the repositioning landing.
- [NTSB CEN11CA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA231.md): Hiller UH-12D · Iowa, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 17, 2011 · N11CU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty crosswinds during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB CEN11CA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA216.md): Cessna A185F · Belle Chase, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 7, 2011 · N434JG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure that the landing gear was retracted for the water landing.
- [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 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 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 CEN11CA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA171.md): Cessna 172R · Shreveport, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 28, 2011 · N5929T · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's loss of directional control during the landing.
- [NTSB CEN11IA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11IA156.md): Sikorsky 92 · Galliano, LA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 2011 · N920AL · Minor damage
  > The misalignment of the retaining washer during routine maintenance, resulting in the subsequent separation of the washer and nut.

## 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
  AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'LA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?state=LA&year=2011

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