# NTSB investigations, 2015: Attempted remediation/recovery

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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB GAA16CA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA092.md): Piper PA 46 · Stevensville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 28, 2015 · N9083U · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain glide path, descent rate and landing flare, in off shore wind conditions, resulting in a hard landing short of the runway.
- [NTSB GAA16CA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA091.md): Cessna 177 · Grass Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 28, 2015 · N29533 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during the touchdown and the subsequent attempted aborted landing which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA16LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA078.md): Piper PA-46 · Corinth, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 2015 · N891CR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and his subsequent failure to maintain airplane control, which resulted in an access door opening after takeoff, and the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR16FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA041.md): Piper PA 32RT-300T · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 2015 · N36402 · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot's decision to conduct and continue the flight despite forecast and en route instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), which were not conducive to safe operation under visual flight rules. Also causal to the accident was the…
- [NTSB GAA16CA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA085.md): Kelm David Kitfox 7 · Tracy, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 12, 2015 · N35KF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing, which resulted in a hard landing, runway excursion and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA16LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA066.md): Raytheon A36 · Fayetteville, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2015 · N3241N · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel's application of an unapproved sealant to the engine case halves during engine overhaul, contrary to manufacturer's instructions, which resulted in lubrication restriction due to a bearing shift and the subsequent internal failure of the…
- [NTSB GAA16LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16LA086.md): Hawker Beechcraft 390 · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2015 · N50VM · Substantial damage
  > The pilots' decision to conduct an approach and landing in gusting wind conditions, and their failure to maintain control of the airplane during the first approach, which resulted in a wing strike.
- [NTSB GAA16CA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA075.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 9, 2015 · N4427H · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in a horizontal rotation of the helicopter, and abnormal runway contact.
- [NTSB GAA16CA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA073.md): Cessna 172N · Boca Raton, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 3, 2015 · N5185D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing touchdown resulting in a runway excursion, a collision with an object, and an impact with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA16CA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA066.md): Grumman American Avn. AA 5 · West Point, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 2, 2015 · N28295 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to fly a traffic pattern following an aborted instrument landing in night instrument metrological conditions, which resulted in a loss of visual reference to the runway, an inadvertent aerodynamic stall, and a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR16FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA029.md): Airbus Helicopters AS350B3E · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2015 · N711BE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control during landing on a dolly. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's decision to conduct the flight without an instructor despite multiple flight instructors' recommendations to the contrary, his failure to land on the ramp…
- [NTSB GAA16CA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA058.md): Cessna 172 · Greeley, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 15, 2015 · N4256Q · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot of the following airplane failed to maintain adequate spacing during the taxi to the runway, resulting in a collision with the lead airplane.
- [NTSB CEN16LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA039.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Alpine, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2015 · N449MC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate rotor speed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in a descent from which he was unable to recover. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to conduct the flight at or near the helicopter's…
- [NTSB GAA16CA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA044.md): Cessna 172G · Newfane, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 9, 2015 · N3679L · Substantial damage
  > An evasive maneuver during landing to avoid deer on the runway, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with trees.
- [NTSB GAA16CA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA048.md): Cessna 172 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 7, 2015 · N1107G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during landing, resulting in a porpoise, and firewall damage.
- [NTSB GAA16CA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA067.md): Taylorcraft BC12 65 · New Lisbon, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 2, 2015 · N33939 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, resulting in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA16CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA037.md): Piper PA 28-140 · Perry, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 31, 2015 · N6665J · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain vigilance, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB GAA16LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16LA032.md): Philip D Anderson 601 · Hemet, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2015 · N467SD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the airplane's descent rate during a precautionary landing, which resulted in hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to secure the canopy before takeoff, which precipitated the precautionary landing.
- [NTSB CEN16LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA022.md): Delwyn Schmidt No model · Bennington, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2015 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The unregistered airplane’s loss of engine power due to piston seizure. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s loss of airplane control while maneuvering back to the runway.
- [NTSB GAA16CA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA040.md): Cessna 182J · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 23, 2015 · N3092F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during landing, which resulted in a porpoise and structural damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB GAA16CA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA024.md): Cessna 120 · McKinney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 17, 2015 · N2099V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's use of excessive brake input during the recovery from the ground loop, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB WPR16FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA013.md): Aviat A-1C-200 · Swan Valley, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2015 · N280TB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering in high density altitude conditions over mountainous terrain, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB GAA16CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA013.md): Beech F33 · Marana, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 12, 2015 · N5581T · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the base to final turn resulting in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain during recovery by the flight instructor.
- [NTSB GAA16CA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA019.md): Maule M 7-235C · Mankato, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 11, 2015 · N3180G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the go-around, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA16CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA008.md): Piper PA · Glennallen, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 7, 2015 · N7879H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during the approach to land, resulting in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB GAA16CA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA020.md): Beech A36 · Jasper, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 6, 2015 · N4151Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and ditching the airplane in a lake.
- [NTSB GAA16CA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA007.md): Bogle Absey C Breezy RLU-1 · Bryan, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 5, 2015 · N477UC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive descent rate, which resulted in a hard landing and substantial damage.
- [NTSB GAA16CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA006.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Devine, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 5, 2015 · N174CD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance during the takeoff, which resulted in the helicopter striking power lines.
- [NTSB GAA15CA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA291.md): Maule M 7-235C · Kemmerer, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 30, 2015 · N4244L · Substantial damage
  > A hard landing which resulted in a loss directional control and ground loop.
- [NTSB ERA15FA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA378.md): Piper PA 30 · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2015 · N21ND · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain single-engine minimum controllable airspeed following a loss of right engine power during initial climb. Also causal was the loss of right engine power for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the…
- [NTSB CEN15LA436](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA436.md): Beech C35 · Belen, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2015 · N1990D · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to contamination in the fuel system.
- [NTSB GAA15CA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA283.md): Stinson HW75 · Bremerton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2015 · N22548 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in the left main landing gear collapse and substantial damage to the left wing strut attachment points.
- [NTSB GAA15LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15LA296.md): Bell 206 · Ozark, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2015 · N49660 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while hovering, which resulted in the helicopter's skid impacting terrain, subsequent abnormal airframe vibrations, and a hard landing during the subsequent hovering autorotation.
- [NTSB GAA15CA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA289.md): Cessna 195 · Merritt Island, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 23, 2015 · N3484V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive braking during the landing roll, resulting in a nose over.
- [NTSB GAA15CA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA279.md): Brunzlick Larry R Seawind 3000 Experim · Pelican Lake, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 22, 2015 · N896CB · Substantial damage
  > Abnormal runway contact which precipitated a loss of directional control and impact with water.
- [NTSB GAA15LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15LA265.md): Stinson 108 · Palmer, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2015 · N6066M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack during final approach to landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA15CA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA277.md): Mooney M20M · Manville, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 19, 2015 · N763RC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a fence.
- [NTSB GAA15CA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA297.md): Czech Sport Piper Sport · Spartanburg, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2015 · N442DD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing which resulted in a bounced landing, and an aerodynamic stall during the attempted recovery.
- [NTSB GAA15CA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA263.md): Piper PA 28R-200 · Doylestown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2015 · N1125X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to land with sufficient runway remaining to safely stop the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's fatigue during the flight.
- [NTSB GAA15CA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA251.md): Air Tractor AT 402A · Fort Pierre, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2015 · N321DA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance, which resulted in the airplane striking guy-wires during aerial application operations.
- [NTSB WPR15IA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15IA252.md): Cirrus SR22 · Scottsdale, AZ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2015 · N915TD · Minor damage
  > The failure of the nose landing gear due to unanticipated fatigue loads.
- [NTSB GAA15CA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA255.md): Aviat A-1C-200 · Irwin, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 27, 2015 · N63BW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance during low level flight, which resulted in the airplane striking a wire, impacting water, and nosing over.
- [NTSB CEN15LA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA382.md): Piper PA 22-160 · Tyler, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2015 · N2805Z · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to adequately ensure the carburetor was clear of ice before takeoff, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB GAA15CA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA235.md): Cessna 172N · Kalispell, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 19, 2015 · N733NH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion, and collision with runway and taxiway lights and terrain.
- [NTSB GAA15CA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA224.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Caldwell, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 13, 2015 · N3103Q · Substantial damage
  > The helicopter flight instructor's delayed remedial action during an autorotation resulting in a loss of control and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN15CA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA353.md): Ratte James Aventura II · Tyler, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2015 · N6356Z · Substantial damage
  > The loss of airplane control during a go around, which resulted in impact with the water. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of seaplane rating and inexperience in the accident airplane.
- [NTSB GAA15CA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA226.md): Stick & Rag Flying Club CB 1 · Kingman, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 5, 2015 · N1030S · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the left wheel from the landing gear assembly during the landing touchdown, which precipitated a loss of directional control, runway excursion, and nose over.
- [NTSB CEN15LA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA335.md): Air Tractor AT 502B · Virden, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2015 · N502LH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to establish a proper airspeed during takeoff with the airplane near its maximum gross weight and with a quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB CEN15CA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA324.md): Aero Commander 100 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2015 · N5542M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to attempt flight with an unairworthy airplane and improper starting procedure that resulted in an uncontrolled takeoff without the pilot aboard. Contributing was the inoperative airplane battery/engine starter.
- [NTSB GAA15CA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA194.md): Air Tractor AT 402B · Monte Vista, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2015 · N402KN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with objects.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/060/sequence.md?year=2015&page=2

## 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") = 2015
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '060' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE "isDefiningEvent"))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/060/sequence?year=2015

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