# NTSB investigations, 2011, MN

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 CEN12LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA113.md): Cessna 182J · St. Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 2011 · N2618F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land on a runway with a gusting, quartering tailwind and his inadequate compensation for the wind, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN12FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA091.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Hackensack, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2011 · N821JV · Substantial damage
  > The helicopter's sudden yaw and subsequent impact with the water for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination of the helicopter and its systems.
- [NTSB CEN12LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA077.md): Cessna 152 · Princeton, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2011 · N6436P · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate installation of the threaded insert in the No. 2 cylinder spark plug hole by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loss of engine power during initial climb.
- [NTSB CEN12CA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA065.md): Cessna 182J · Alexandria, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 12, 2011 · N3051F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the night landing.
- [NTSB DCA12CA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA12CA043.md): Airbus Industrie A320 211 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 10, 2011 · N331NW · Substantial damage
  > In-flight collision with birds during initial climb, which resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft.
- [NTSB CEN12CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA035.md): Houts Avid Mark IV · Hibbing, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 21, 2011 · N43280 · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of a hose clamp, which resulted in an oil line rupture and subsequent loss of engine oil pressure.
- [NTSB CEN12CA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA044.md): Aviat A-1 · Wolverton, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2011 · N93HU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent excessive braking during the landing roll due to momentary pain.
- [NTSB CEN12CA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA009.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Hibbing, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 4, 2011 · N4170M · Substantial damage
  > The private pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during the landing flare.
- [NTSB CEN11LA623](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA623.md): Hoffmann HK36R Super Dimona · Winsted, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2011 · N63RK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN11CA624](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA624.md): Cessna 172S · Bemidji, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2011 · N548ND · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN11CA637](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA637.md): Aero Commander S2R · Park Rapids, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2011 · N8962Q · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN11LA601](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA601.md): Van's RV-12 · Windom, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2011 · N73712 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control after liftoff due to his distraction with the unsecured canopy, which he did not lock before takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN11CA600](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA600.md): Cessna 182C · Grand Marais, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 27, 2011 · N9011T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to land the airplane when he realized the airplane's performance was insufficient to clear approaching terrain during the initial climb after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB CEN11CA533](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA533.md): Garlick Helicopters OH-58C · Rushford, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2011 · N82855 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's diverted attention, which resulted in the failure to maintain clearance from the power line.
- [NTSB CEN11CA525](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA525.md): Bell 47G-2A · Nicolett, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 27, 2011 · N7578 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.
- [NTSB CEN11LA499](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA499.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Fergus Falls, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2011 · N1516G · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane came to rest inverted in water.
- [NTSB CEN11CA398](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA398.md): Lindstrand LBL120A · Le Center, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2011 · N5595L · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the passenger to follow the pilot's instructions during landing, which caused the pilot to be ejected from the balloon and sustain serious injuries.
- [NTSB CEN11LA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA374.md): Malkin Roy K Searey · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2011 · N242RM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the degraded engine performance due to the improper servicing and maintenance of the fuel system.
- [NTSB CEN11LA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA370.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Lakeville, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 2011 · N96SH · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a loose B-nut on the compressor discharge pressure bleed line.
- [NTSB CEN11LA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA332.md): Unregistered Quicksilver MXL II · Crookston, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2011 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper airspeed while maneuvering to land, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin at a low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN11LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA328.md): Piper PA-18 · Fredenberg Township, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2011 · N195T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate directional control during a crosswind landing.
- [NTSB CEN11TA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11TA279.md): Rockwell International 500-S · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 8, 2011 · N51RF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind while landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [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 CEN11CA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA236.md): Piper PA-22-150 · South St. Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 16, 2011 · N2816Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB CEN11LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA183.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2011 · N536PU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing.
- [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 CEN11CA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA167.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Anoka, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 29, 2011 · N7195B · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's control inputs that resulted in an inadvertent dynamic rollover and the CFI's inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [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.

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

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

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