# NTSB investigations: Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT) 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 106 of 203 · 10,134 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB CEN15WA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15WA133.md): Piper PA 46 350P · Meyrin, Switzerland · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 30, 2015 · N246PR · Destroyed - [NTSB WPR15CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15CA097.md): Schneider Richard J Alaskan Bushmaster · Newburg, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 29, 2015 · N36NC · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll into sunlight, which restricted his visibility. - [NTSB WPR15CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15CA095.md): Piper PA 12 · Ridgefield, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 29, 2015 · N918TF · Substantial damage > The pilot's delayed action to use carburetor heat before the engine experienced a total loss of power while operating at cruise flight in conditions conducive to carburetor icing. - [NTSB CEN15FA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA127.md): Eagleston John H Vans RV9A · Kingston, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 2015 · N708JE · Substantial damage > The pilot’s continuation of a banked turn following the loss of engine power, which resulted in his failure to maintain adequate airspeed and the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and entering an accelerated stall at low altitude. Contributing… - [NTSB CEN15CA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA130.md): Cessna 310B · Rothville, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 28, 2015 · N131X · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and fuel management which resulted in fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB WPR15CA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15CA094.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · La Verne, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 27, 2015 · N805ER · Substantial damage > The student pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff from a runway, which resulted in a collision with a sign. - [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 CEN15FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA119.md): Cessna 182L · Owen, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 2015 · N3181R · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's decision to initiate flight into forecasted icing conditions in an airplane that was not certified or equipped for flight into icing conditions, which resulted in significant structural ice accumulation to the extent that the airplane… - [NTSB WPR15LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA090.md): Cessna 150E · Silver Springs, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 2015 · N4017U · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during a postaccident examination of the airplane. - [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 CEN15LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA117.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Goodland, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 2015 · N66906 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper fuel management and failure to conduct the engine failure emergency procedures and his improper conduct of the forced landing, which resulted in fuel starvation, a total loss of engine power, and the subsequent high-energy impact with… - [NTSB ANC15LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15LA008.md): Cessna 170B · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 2015 · N2580D · Substantial damage > The pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion. - [NTSB WPR15LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA087.md): Piper PA 28-140 · Helena, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 2015 · N4666R · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any evidence of an anomaly that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB ERA15CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA107.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Alexander City, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 19, 2015 · N104SA · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to properly secure the airplane before hand-propping the engine for startup. - [NTSB WPR15LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA086.md): Cessna 172N · Ualapue, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 2015 · N5660E · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane was not recovered. - [NTSB ERA15FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA103.md): Luscombe 8 · Fort Valley, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 2015 · N1745K · Substantial damage > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain airspeed during an approach with a simulated engine failure, which resulted in an exceedance of the wing’s critical angle-of-attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall/spin. - [NTSB ERA15FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA102.md): Schmidt Albert D Aventura II · Sebring, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 2015 · N511DS · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control while maneuvering at low altitude, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB ERA15CA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA101.md): Cessna 150L · Stow, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 15, 2015 · N5443Q · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action in response to the student pilot's improper go-around, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack, experiencing an aerodynamic stall, and impacting a parked airplane. - [NTSB CEN15LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA109.md): Cessna 182R · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 2015 · N9611H · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to remove ice from the airplane’s surfaces before departure, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to attain sufficient airspeed shortly after takeoff, the subsequent exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack, and an… - [NTSB ERA15FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA099.md): Cessna 152 · New Smyrna Beach, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2015 · N757ZM · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while operating under visual flight rules (VFR) in night, instrument meteorological conditions, likely due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the outcome was the radar controller's failure to… - [NTSB ERA15CA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA100.md): Shannon William RV6A · Pikeville, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 14, 2015 · N32SN · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to obtain a preflight weather briefing, and his subsequent flight into icing conditions, which resulted in… - [NTSB WPR15LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA084.md): Bruct J Myers RV-9A · Prineville, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 2015 · N8080S · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during the climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin. - [NTSB ERA15LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA097.md): Cessna 152 · Cullman, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2015 · N89921 · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control after engine start, which resulted in a ground collision with trees. - [NTSB ERA15FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA096.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Catano, PR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2015 · N348VH · Destroyed > The student pilot’s failure to maintain rotor rpm while maneuvering in the airport traffic pattern, which resulted in the helicopter’s uncontrolled descent to the water. Contributing to the accident was the student’s distraction with other aircraft operating… - [NTSB WPR15FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA081.md): Gibbs Lancair 320 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2015 · N7ZL · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper decision to take off despite low fuel alerts, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, his subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which… - [NTSB ERA15LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA094.md): Cessna 172 · Norfolk, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 2015 · N2102P · Substantial damage > The engine’s failure to regain full power after a simulated engine failure for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations and testing. - [NTSB ERA15LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA092.md): Beech V35B · Long View, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 2015 · N246JT · Substantial damage > The improper installation of the lower rear crankshaft counterweight snap rings by unknown maintenance personnel, which resulted in the separation of the counterweight and a subsequent total loss of engine power during initial climb. - [NTSB CEN15CA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA128.md): Burton Calidus · Grand Junction, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 6, 2015 · N50NE · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain that was along the planned route of flight. - [NTSB WPR15LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA077.md): Cessna 172D · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 2015 · N2948U · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB WPR15CA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15CA076.md): Beech 35 A33 · Angwin, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 4, 2015 · N907Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper approach to landing and his failure to perform a go-around, which resulted in a runway overshoot, and collision with a fence. - [NTSB CEN15LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA098.md): Raytheon A36 · Parker City, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 2015 · N349EA · Substantial damage > The pilot’s loss of airplane control while troubleshooting an engine issue in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in impact with trees and terrain. - [NTSB ERA15FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA088.md): Piper PA34 · Kuttawa, KY · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 2015 · N81291 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to properly set the left engine fuel selector before takeoff and to recognize the incorrect setting during the flight, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power on both engines. - [NTSB ERA15CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA089.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Barranquitas, PR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 2, 2015 · N3183T · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while landing which resulted in a tailrotor ground strike and collision with terrain. - [NTSB ERA15LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA087.md): MDS Fying Zenith Zodiac CH 650 · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2014 · N419PE · Substantial damage > The inadequate modification of the airplane’s canopy latching mechanism, which resulted in the inadvertent opening of the canopy while on final approach to land and a subsequent loss of pitch control. - [NTSB CEN15FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA092.md): Piper PA 28-181 · Vaughn, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2014 · N2558M · Substantial damage > The noninstrument-rated pilot’s continued flight into night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from terrain. - [NTSB ERA15FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA085.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Lake Worth, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2014 · N771MM · Substantial damage > A main rotor stall due to low rotor rpm, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action. - [NTSB CEN15FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA088.md): Piper PA 23-160 · Port Clinton, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2014 · N222CP · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of control following a loss of left engine power for reasons that could not be determined because an examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any preimpact abnormalities. - [NTSB WPR15FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA070.md): Cessna 172 · Sutter Creek, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 2014 · N8518B · Substantial damage > The noninstrument-rated pilot's encounter with instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) while maneuvering, which resulted in a loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to attempt to… - [NTSB CEN15FA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA087.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Port Huron, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 2014 · N38884 · Destroyed > The pilot’s decision to continue flight below the minimum descent altitude without visually acquiring the runway and his delayed and improperly executed missed approach procedure in instrument meteorological conditions. - [NTSB ERA15CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA079.md): Robinson Helicopter R66 · Henniker, NH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 22, 2014 · N64HF · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing, which resulted in a collision with a snow bank. Contributing to the accident was ice that covered the landing surface. - [NTSB WPR15LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA067.md): Farthing James W II Beaver · Perris, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2014 · N105JF · Substantial damage > The partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to an improperly configured carburetor and fuel supply system. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's loss of airplane control during the off-field landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB WPR15CA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15CA066.md): Ferdon Thorp T 18 · San Rafael, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 20, 2014 · N25VP · Substantial damage > The pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff. Contributing to the accident are an inadequate modification to the seat position, and the pilot's failure to check flight controls for freedom and correct movement. - [NTSB ERA15LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA077.md): Thomas R Wade Revelation · Ellisville, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2014 · N783QJ · Substantial damage > The failure of the uncertified engine's front connecting rod needle bearing, which resulted in damage to the front piston and a subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane with the uncertified… - [NTSB ERA15LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA075.md): Johnson David Earl Renegade Spirit · Brunswick, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2014 · N955R · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to fly the airplane with known engine deficiencies and his subsequent exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack following a loss of engine power, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control after takeoff. - [NTSB WPR15LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA058.md): Mcholland Glastar · Sheridan, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2014 · N16XP · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power while maneuvering at low altitude for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination. - [NTSB WPR15CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15CA057.md): Cessna P210 - N · Jeffrey, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 9, 2014 · N4881K · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate approach and excessive airspeed, which resulted in a long landing, the subsequent runway overrun, and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's delay in aborting the landing. - [NTSB DCA15MA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA15MA029.md): Embraer EMB-500 · Gaithersburg, MD · Accident · 6 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Dec 8, 2014 · N100EQ · Destroyed > the pilot's conduct of an approach in structural icing conditions without turning on the airplane's wing and horizontal stabilizer deice system, leading to ice accumulation on those surfaces, and without using the appropriate landing performance speeds for… - [NTSB CEN15LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA084.md): Enstrom 280FX · Fort Lupton, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2014 · N409LH · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB CEN15CA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA071.md): Piper PA 18-150 · Minocqua, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 7, 2014 · N41594 · Substantial damage > The pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing flare when a sudden wind shift occurred. - [NTSB CEN15CA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA073.md): Cessna 152 · Berrien Springs, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 6, 2014 · N25979 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing and his poor decision not to abort the landing before the airplane traveled off the end of the airstrip. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470/sequence.md?page=107 ## 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" = '470' 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/470/sequence?page=106 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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