# NTSB investigations, 2014: 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.

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## Latest cases

- [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.
- [NTSB ERA15LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA072.md): Cessna 150J · Brookline, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 2014 · N50709 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a wire during an off-airport landing following a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination.
- [NTSB ERA15FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA066.md): Piper PA28 · Sommerville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2014 · N8607W · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot's improper decision to attempt visual flight in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in-flight loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impaired…
- [NTSB ERA15CA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA064.md): Piper PA 28-180 · Athens, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 30, 2014 · N7422W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude while landing in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a collision with power lines while on final approach.
- [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 ERA15LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA063.md): Cessna 182 · Hartford, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2014 · N759VG · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power during climb after takeoff for a reasons that could not be determined because postaccident engine examination revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures.
- [NTSB CEN15LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA068.md): Rans S-14 · Kewanee, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2014 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during the final approach, which resulted in a stall/mush. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to obtain training in the pusher-type airplane.
- [NTSB WPR15FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA049.md): Cessna 170B · Alzada, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 2014 · N3292A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering, which resulted in a collision with mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB CEN15CA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA061.md): American Champion 7EC · Colorado Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 28, 2014 · N274AC · Substantial damage
  > The loss of airplane control after encountering windshear.
- [NTSB CEN15LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA066.md): MD Helicopter MD 900 · Highlandville, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 2014 · N902LC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to identify the power line during the initial approach in night visual meteorological conditions and his subsequent failure to avoid the power line once he identified it on final approach.
- [NTSB ANC15LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15LA005.md): Piper PA 18-150 · Nikiski, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 2014 · N9720P · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which resulted from the pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat while operating at low-power settings in an area conducive to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ERA15CA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA065.md): Socata TB 20 Trinidad · Hilton Head Island, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 26, 2014 · N85AV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent selection of an incorrect frequency, which resulted in his inability to activate the airport lighting, and his subsequent decision to continue the approach in dark night conditions despite having not positively identified the runway…
- [NTSB ERA15CA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA059.md): Hiller OH 23B · Leesburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 24, 2014 · N6057 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of tail rotor effectiveness while hovering in gusting crosswind conditions resulting in the student pilot's loss of control of the helicopter. Contributing was the delayed remedial action of the flight instructor.
- [NTSB WPR15IA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15IA046.md): Embraer EMB-505 · Palm Springs, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2014 · C-GJOL · Minor damage
  > The failure of the gust lock actuator solenoid for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the rudder gust lock system revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR15CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15CA047.md): Cessna 182Q · San Luis Obispo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 23, 2014 · N97347 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the landing flare with a crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN15FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA056.md): Aero Commander 500A · McDade, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2014 · N14AV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle-of-attack for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing to the accident…
- [NTSB CEN15CA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA058.md): Mccrary Bobby C JR RV 4 · Los Lunas, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 21, 2014 · N639JH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently applied the left brake during the landing roll which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA15CA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA055.md): Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter MD500 · Decatur, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 18, 2014 · N8371F · Substantial damage
  > An undetermined pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an electrical transmission tower resulting in substantial damage to a main rotor blade. Postaccident investigation could not determine which of two pilots was flying the helicopter at the time the…
- [NTSB CEN15FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA048.md): Aero Commander 500 B · Chicago, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2014 · N30MB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while attempting to return to the airport after a reported engine problem, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin.
- [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 CEN15CA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA074.md): Cessna 150L · New Buffalo, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 16, 2014 · N6985G · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action during landing. Contributing was the snow on the runway surface.
- [NTSB WPR15CA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15CA068.md): Cessna E162 · Santa Rosa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 15, 2014 · N5216N · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent nose gear collapse.
- [NTSB ERA15LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA053.md): Beech F33A · Clinton, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2014 · N4548S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel planning and improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to follow proper procedures in response to the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA15LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA052.md): Dehavilland Tiger Moth DH 82A · Williamson, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2014 · N28681 · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall at an insufficient altitude to fully recover before collision with obstacles and terrain.
- [NTSB ANC15LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15LA004.md): Helio H 295 · Nenana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2014 · N6465V · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no evidence of any preimpact mechanical anomalies.
- [NTSB WPR15CA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15CA041.md): Champion 7ECA · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 14, 2014 · N2563F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff roll.
- [NTSB CEN15FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA044.md): Mooney M20K · Clines Corners, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2014 · N231JF · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot's decision to initiate the flight into known deteriorating weather conditions and his continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which ultimately resulted in a loss of airplane control. Contributing to the…
- [NTSB ERA15FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA049.md): Mooney M20C · Lewisburg, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2014 · N6581U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident were abnormal engine operation due to improper…
- [NTSB WPR15FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA039.md): Cessna 140A · Gilroy, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2014 · N5612C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines while flying at a low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the obscuration of the pilot’s visibility due to sun glare.
- [NTSB ERA15CA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA048.md): Cessna 177 · Landrum, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 8, 2014 · N3339T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN15FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA040.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Grover Hill, OH · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2014 · N811CD · Destroyed
  > The airplane's encounter with supercooled large droplet (SLD) icing, which resulted in a loss of lift and a subsequent uncontrolled descent into terrain. Also causal was the pilot's preflight and in-flight decision to fly in known icing conditions in an…
- [NTSB ERA15CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA042.md): Cessna 172M · Everglades City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 3, 2014 · N696PT · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to compensate for gusting wind conditions during the flare, and the flight instructor's failure to intervene in a timely manner, resulting in a loss of airplane control and hard landing off of the runway.
- [NTSB WPR15LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA032.md): Cessna T210M · Jacksonville, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2014 · N1593M · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the failure of the No. 6 connecting rod, which resulted from oil starvation.
- [NTSB WPR15GA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15GA030.md): Hawker Hawker Hunter MK.58 · Oxnard, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 30, 2014 · N332AX · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach for landing, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall/spin at an altitude too low for recovery.

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## 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" = '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?year=2014

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