# NTSB investigations: Part(s) separation from AC 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. Page 8 of 12 · 563 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB GAA16LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16LA056.md): Airbus EC135 · Apple Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2015 · N36RX · Substantial damage > The ingestion of a towel from an unsecured storage container at the landing site into the helicopter's fenestron during the landing. - [NTSB DCA16WA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA020.md): Boeing 737 · Lahore, Pakistan · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 3, 2015 · AP-BJO · Substantial damage > The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of Pakistan has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737-400, registration AP-BJO, which occurred on November 3, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the CAA investigation… - [NTSB GAA16CA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA043.md): Cessna 182 · Douglas Bisbee, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 2, 2015 · N1706R · Substantial damage > The student pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion, left main landing gear collapse, and a collision with terrain. - [NTSB GAA16CA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA039.md): Bell 407 · Cameron, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 30, 2015 · N420PH · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to remove a main rotor blade tiedown, which resulted in substantial damage to a main rotor blade when the engine was started. - [NTSB WPR16LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA018.md): Cessna 120 · Lone Pine, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2015 · N3124N · Substantial damage > The fracture of the left main landing gear (MLG) wheel axle due to fatigue, which resulted in the separation of the left MLG wheel during takeoff from a dirt airstrip. - [NTSB GAA16CA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA023.md): Cessna 140 · Fort Benton, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2015 · N76001 · Substantial damage > A hard landing which resulted in a loss of directional control, main landing gear collapse, and damage to the left wing spar. - [NTSB GAA16CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA010.md): Grosch Starduster TOO SA 30 · Lincoln, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 4, 2015 · N2RG · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop, left main landing gear collapse, and the left wing striking the runway. - [NTSB GAA15CA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA294.md): Howard DGA 15P · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2015 · N1785H · Substantial damage > The separation of the elevator control system linkage at a push/pull tube and cable joint, for an unknown reason, because the bolt and associated hardware securing the joint was not found for examination. - [NTSB CEN15FA422](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA422.md): Pierce, Henry Bushby Mustang II · Granbury, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2015 · N929DS · Destroyed > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack resulting in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain. - [NTSB ANC15LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15LA073.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Fort Glenn, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2015 · N7162R · Substantial damage > The separation of the tail rotor gearbox from the tailboom attachment point due to overstress loads imposed by a tail rotor blade imbalance as the result of impact with an undetermined object during low-level flight operations. - [NTSB CEN15LA399](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA399.md): Weatherly 620B · Hancock, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2015 · N2005C · Destroyed > The in-flight failure of the left wing lower forward attach point under normal loading conditions due to corrosion and fatigue cracking in the center section hinge brackets. Contributing to the accident was the operator's inadequate maintenance and overweight… - [NTSB CEN15LA379](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA379.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Ketchum, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2015 · N444KD · Substantial damage > The separation of the tail rotor gearbox from the tailboom aft bulkhead due to overstress loads imposed by a blade imbalance from an in-flight impact with an undetermined object. - [NTSB CEN15IA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15IA365.md): Beech V35 · Mount Vernon, OH · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2015 · N2059W · No damage > The loosening of the flyweight due to the installation of an improperly hardened flyweight carrier, which resulted in the overspeed of the propeller and engine and the subsequent in-flight separation of the propeller. - [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 DCA15WA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA15WA163.md): Boeing 737 - 4Q8 · St Georges sur Meuse, Belgium · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 31, 2015 · TC-TLE · Minor damage > The Air Accidents Investigation Unit (AAIU) of Belgium has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737-4Q8, which occurred on July 31, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIU investigation under the… - [NTSB DCA15WA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA15WA196.md): Boeing 747 · New Delhi, India · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 27, 2015 · B-HUL · Minor damage > The Air Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) of India has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 747-400 that occurred on July 27, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB investigation under the provisions… - [NTSB GAA15CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA181.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Caldwell, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 13, 2015 · N184SH · Substantial damage > Abnormal ground contact during a 180 degree autorotation, resulting in a severed tail rotor driveshaft by a main rotor blade. A factor contributing to the accident was the rotor blowback condition due to the aft tilting of the main rotor disk. - [NTSB GAA15CA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA187.md): Hier James A Long EZ · Show Low, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2015 · N793H · Substantial damage > The right main landing gear leg fracture, which resulted in the landing gear wheel separation and a runway excursion. - [NTSB GAA15CA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA159.md): Vans RV-12 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2015 · N242VA · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to monitor the airplane's glide path during the final approach, which resulted in a low approach path and impact with terrain. - [NTSB ERA15LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA240.md): Weatherly 201B · Pell City, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 14, 2015 · N1272W · Substantial damage > The inadequate inspection of the airplane's landing gear, which resulted in a collapse of the right main landing gear due to cracking and corrosion. - [NTSB CEN15LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA270.md): Piper PA28-200 · Jonesboro, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2015 · N872CS · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel's improper engine oil drain valve installation, which led to engine oil exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power after takeoff at an altitude too low for the pilot to execute a forced landing in a suitable area. - [NTSB GAA15CA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA100.md): Cessna 305 · Richfield, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 27, 2015 · N16708 · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop. - [NTSB CEN15LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA202.md): Fairchild SA227 AC · Rifle, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2015 · N2691W · Substantial damage > The uncontained engine failure due to the fatigue failure of the second-stage turbine rotor disk. - [NTSB WPR15LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA142.md): Schleicher ASW 27 · Reno, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2015 · N27QV · Substantial damage > The glider's encounter with severe turbulent atmospheric conditions after the pilot inadvertently entered clouds, which led to his inability to maintain a proper airspeed and the subsequent in-flight breakup of the glider. - [NTSB CEN15CA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA201.md): Fiebich Paul Dean Airbike RX40 · Derby, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 31, 2015 · N61453 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the landing, which resulted in a hard landing and separation of the left main landing gear. - [NTSB CEN15WA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15WA193.md): Rans S6 - ES · Tan Rouge, Réunion · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 30, 2015 · N974GQ · Destroyed > On March 30, 2015, about 0630 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Rans S6-ES airplane, French registration 974-GQ, impacted terrain near Tan Rouge, Reunion. The pilot and passenger on board were fatally injured. The airplane was destroyed. The local flight… - [NTSB CEN15LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA183.md): Beech 35 · Gordonville, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2015 · N80462 · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to depart from an upsloping, soft grass runway at or near the airplane's maximum gross weight and with a high density altitude, which increased the airplane's ground roll and placed the airplane in close proximity to trees during the… - [NTSB CEN15FA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA171.md): Eurocopter AS 350 B2 · Eufaula, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2015 · N919EM · Destroyed > The flight's inadvertent encounter with night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot turning the helicopter and subsequently descending into trees and terrain due to spatial disorientation. - [NTSB DCA15WA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA15WA075.md): Boeing 747 - 468 · Jeddah, Saudi Arabia · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 25, 2015 · HZ-AIX > The Aviation Investigation Bureau of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 747-400, which occurred on February 25, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the investigation under… - [NTSB ERA15LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA138.md): Bell 206 · Sevierville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 2015 · N3176L · Substantial damage > An uncontained engine failure, which resulted from insufficient lubrication of the No. 4 bearing due to carbon buildup on the filter screen of the bearing's oil supply nozzle. - [NTSB CEN15LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA131.md): Bell-Watson 47 G · North Little Rock, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 2015 · N43762 · Substantial damage > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm during the practice touchdown autorotation, which resulted in a subsequent loss of helicopter control and impact with terrain. - [NTSB WPR15LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA092.md): Alexander RV-7 · Seabeck, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 2015 · N747BA · Destroyed > A loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane impacted water, and the majority of the wreckage was not recovered. - [NTSB ERA15FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA109.md): Piper PA-23 · Lakeland, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 2015 · N465JA · Destroyed > An in-flight loss of control for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident investigation; the loss of control likely occurred during a simulated loss of power in the right engine during an instructional flight. - [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 WPR15LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA025.md): Cessna 172S · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2014 · N353MV · Substantial damage > The separation of a section of a propeller blade due to fatigue cracking. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s failure to comply with the manufacturer’s maintenance and inspection instructions. - [NTSB CEN15TA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15TA035.md): Bell UH1H · San Isidro, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 23, 2014 · N72595 · Substantial damage > The flight crew's failure to ensure that the sliding cabin door was properly secured before the flight. - [NTSB CEN15CA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA007.md): Bell 206B · Atlanta, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 3, 2014 · N4426M · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection when he did not remove a tie-down strap prior to takeoff, which resulted in a dynamic rollover. - [NTSB CEN14LA508](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA508.md): Brupbacher Chris CB2000 · Reserve, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2014 · N5002E · Destroyed > The failure of the flight control rod bearing due to an undetected preexisting corrosion-induced crack, which resulted in the main rotor blades going to full pitch and the rotor mast folding; this allowed the pusher propeller to strike and sever the tail. - [NTSB WPR14LA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA377.md): Piper PA 28 · Lone Pine, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2014 · N5948W · Substantial damage > The fatigue failure of a propeller blade due to a propeller strike by/of an unidentified object at an unknown time. - [NTSB ERA14FA421](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA421.md): Klaas Development Lancair IV P · Ooltewah, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2014 · N541EM · Substantial damage > The inadequate torque of the propeller mounting bolts and inspection of the propeller, which resulted in the fatigue fracture of the bolts and a subsequent in-flight separation of the propeller assembly. - [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 CEN14LA401](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA401.md): Mosquito XE · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2014 · CF-HEZ · Substantial damage > The failure of the retaining assembly on the tail rotor blade, which resulted in the separation of the blade and the subsequent loss of helicopter control. - [NTSB ANC14LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14LA056.md): Piper PA-22 · Dillingham, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2014 · N8883C · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing due to his decision to attempt a landing with a quartering tailwind, which resulted in a ground loop and impact with the runway surface. - [NTSB ERA14CA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA353.md): Jannakos Gregory P Zodiac 601 HDS · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2014 · N4399 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate flare, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB WPR14LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA308.md): Mdhi 369D · Oso, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2014 · N5225C · Substantial damage > The pilot/mechanic’s failure to properly perform required inspections of the main rotor blades at the necessary intervals, which resulted in an in-flight separation of a main rotor blade due to disbonding and fatigue cracking. Contributing to the accident was… - [NTSB CEN14LA376](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA376.md): Air Tractor AT 401B · Ellis, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2014 · N4223F · Substantial damage > The noninstrument-rated pilot’s inadequate preflight weather planning and subsequent inadvertent encounter with instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and the loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was… - [NTSB CEN14LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA305.md): Bollinger Robert L BD 4 · Fairfield, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2014 · N108BC · Destroyed > The pilot’s loss of airplane control due to the in-flight separation of the propeller blades for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. - [NTSB ERA14WA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14WA246.md): Cessna T206H · Macas, Ecuador · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · May 14, 2014 · HC-CFE · Destroyed > On May 14, 2014, about 1600 local time, a Cessna T206H, Ecuadorian registration HC-CFE, was substantially damaged when it impacted power lines while returning to land at Edmundo Carvajal Airport (SEMC), Macas, Ecuador, with smoke in the cockpit. The… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/338/sequence.md?page=9 ## 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 c."mKey" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '338' 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/338/sequence?page=8 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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