# NTSB investigations, 2014: Cabin safety event 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 CEN15LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA077.md): New Piper PA 32R-301T · Springfield, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2014 · N3127R · Substantial damage > The pilot’s decision to descend below the recommended altitude during approach for landing in night visual meteorological conditions, and his failure to see and avoid a lighted tower, which resulted in collision with the tower and a subsequent total loss of… - [NTSB CEN15LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA063.md): Siegel Gerald Long EZ · McGregor, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 2014 · N7015T · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power during takeoff due to excessive debris in the fuel system. - [NTSB DCA15CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA15CA035.md): Boeing 737 824 · Valdosta, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 24, 2014 · N16217 · No damage > an inadvertent encounter with clear air turbulence while the flight attendants were returning to their seats. - [NTSB CEN15LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA050.md): Cessna 401A · Fulton, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2014 · N401ME · Substantial damage > A failure of the right engine magneto distributor drive gears, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s failure to inspect and maintain the magnetos in accordance with the engine… - [NTSB CEN15FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA032.md): Langston, Frederick L RV 4 · Boerne, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2014 · N70PM · Destroyed > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined, because post accident examination did not reveal any mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB ENG14IA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG14IA028.md): Airbus A320 232 · Long Beach, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2014 · N656JB · Minor damage > The probable cause of the engine failure and subsequent undercowl engine fire was due to the fatigue fracture of a high pressure turbine stage 2 disk blade retaining lug that released two blades which impacted the low pressure turbine case causing a fuel line… - [NTSB CEN14CA488](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA488.md): Piper PA 28-140 · Belen, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 8, 2014 · N6693W · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. - [NTSB CEN14FA468](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA468.md): Schafer Rick W Foxtrot 4 · Abilene, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2014 · N729AR · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to attempt a steep turn to return to the airport after reporting an emergency. The reason for the emergency could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any mechanical anomalies that… - [NTSB CEN14FA462](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA462.md): Cessna 421C · Las Cruces, NM · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2014 · N51RX · Destroyed > The misfueling of the airplane with jet fuel instead of the required aviation fuel, and the resultant detonation and a total loss of engine power during initial climb. Contributing to the accident were the line service technician's inadvertent misfueling of… - [NTSB DCA14CA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA14CA155.md): Embraer-Empresa Brasileira De ERJ 170 200 LR · Columbus, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 27, 2014 · N204JQ · No damage > the capabilities of the beverage cart were exceeded which resulted in the cart toppling over and fracturing the flight attendant's foot. - [NTSB DCA14CA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA14CA157.md): Boeing 767 322 · Reykjavik, Iceland · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 18, 2014 · N666UA · No damage > The capabilities of the beverage cart were exceeded which resulted in the cart toppling over and fracturing the flight attendant's foot. - [NTSB CEN14LA388](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA388.md): Cessna 177B · Georgetown, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2014 · N5511B · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing. - [NTSB CEN14CA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA368.md): Mckenzie Douglas E Stol CH750 · Dodgeville, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 13, 2014 · N792MC · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff resulting in an impact with a tree and terrain. - [NTSB CEN14LA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA361.md): Piper PA 18-150 · Monte Vista, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2014 · N91106 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a go-around following impact with a barley crop, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s… - [NTSB CEN14LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA347.md): Cessna 172H · Baytown, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2014 · N3732R · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to verify the fuel onboard before the flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB CEN14LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA316.md): Grazhopper Trike · Ottawa, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2014 · UNREG · Substantial damage > The noncertificated pilot’s improper decision to operate the powered-parachute at low altitude through mist in a confined area while he was impaired by multiple sedating medications, which resulted in his loss of control of the parachute and subsequent impact… - [NTSB DCA14CA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA14CA124.md): Boeing 767 424ER · Newark, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2014 · N77066 · No damage > A hot liquid splashed from a meal box onto the flight attendant's hand, resulting in a 2nd degree burn. - [NTSB DCA14CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA14CA120.md): Boeing 737 7H4 · Dallas, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2014 · N968WN · No damage > A buildup of pressure in the coffee filter package resulting in the release of hot coffee and grounds when the potlocking handle was raised, which resulted in 2nd and 3rd degree burns. - [NTSB CEN14LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA279.md): Cessna 177A · Sauk Centre, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2014 · N30537 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to retract the flaps after beginning the go-around. - [NTSB CEN14LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA220.md): Piper PA 34-200 · Spring, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2014 · N56755 · Substantial damage > The loss of right brake effectiveness during landing for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence, which resulted in a loss of directional control. - [NTSB DCA14CA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA14CA083.md): Airbus A330 323 · Seattle (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 17, 2014 · N803NW · No damage > the flight attendant inadvertently tripping over a passenger's foot that was protruding into the aisle, which resulted in the flight attendant fracturing her foot. - [NTSB DCA14CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA14CA090.md): Boeing 737 - 932ER · San Diego, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 5, 2014 · N809DN · No damage > the flight attendant's inadvertent trip and fall over a passenger bag that was in the aisle. - [NTSB DCA14CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA14CA035.md): Boeing 737 7H4 · Nashville, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 9, 2014 · N966WN · No damage > A buildup of pressure in the coffee filter package resulting in the release of hot coffee and grounds when the potlocking lever was raised, which resulted in 2nd degree burns. ## 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") = 2014 AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '110' 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/110/sequence?year=2014 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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