# NTSB investigations, 2015: Collision during takeoff/land

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 CEN16LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA055.md): Piper PA 28-181 · Pontiac, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2015 · N47480 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s operation of the airplane below the glideslope and off course during a night, instrument approach, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB ERA16WA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA049.md): Robinson R44 · Guarani Municipality, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 25, 2015 · PP-BAO · Substantial damage
  > On October 25, 2015, at 1730 local time (1930 coordinated universal time), a Robinson R44, Brazilian registration PP-BAO, was substantially damaged when it impacted trees and a lake after takeoff in the Guarani Municipality, State of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The…
- [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 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 CEN16LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA006.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Parkston, SD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2015 · N442RP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to take off from a confined area and his failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions during the takeoff, which resulted in collision with obstacles.
- [NTSB GAA16CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA011.md): Cessna 172M · McMinnville, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 2, 2015 · N20488 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to correct the student pilot's approach path during the final approach, which resulted in a collision with runway threshold lights. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's failure to attain and maintain the…
- [NTSB GAA15CA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA278.md): Cessna 182A · Ama, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2015 · N6361B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to takeoff on a partially obstructed runway, which resulted in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB ERA15CA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA364.md): Hughes 269B · Hartford, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 19, 2015 · N141LL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, and his subsequent failure to attain adequate altitude during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a wire fence.
- [NTSB GAA15CA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA268.md): Helio H 395 · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2015 · N910SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a positive climb rate during takeoff initial climb, resulting in an uncontrolled descent and collision with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB CEN15LA405](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA405.md): Piper PA-36-375 · Elmwood, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2015 · N1057E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to take off with the airplane near its maximum gross weight from a runway that did not have sufficient length for the airplane to achieve a normal takeoff and positive climb rate after liftoff.
- [NTSB CEN15LA413](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA413.md): Venus CP328 Super Emeraude · Port Wing, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2015 · N328TV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s undershooting the landing area and the subsequent impact with a hay bale. Also causal to the accident was the operation of the airplane in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which reduced the engine power during the landing.
- [NTSB CEN15LA376](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA376.md): Schleicher ASW 20 · Hempstead, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2015 · N878S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines during an attempted off-airport landing.
- [NTSB CEN15LA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA350.md): Jal R Dennis Trixy Princess · Midland, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2015 · N743SS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning during which he failed to account for the high-density altitude conditions and high gross weight, which degraded the gyroplane's climb performance and resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA15WA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15WA309.md): Cessna 172N · Bajo Baudo, Colombia · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 9, 2015 · TI-BAA · Destroyed
  > On August 9, 2015, about 2200 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 172N, Colombian registration TI-BAA, was destroyed when it impacted terrain during a rejected landing at Pizarro Airport (SK-195), Bajo Baudo, Colombia. The two pilots and one passenger were…
- [NTSB WPR15LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA233.md): Ryan Aeronautical ST3KR · Hollister, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2015 · N48701 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to observe the runway environment while operating in the traffic pattern and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from a lawnmower on the runway during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the lawnmower operator's…
- [NTSB WPR15LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA226.md): Taylorcraft 12-m · Selma, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2015 · N49153 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction's use of an excessive pitch attitude during takeoff with the airplane near its maximum gross weight in hot and humid conditions, which degraded the airplane’s climb performance and resulted in a collision with obstacles during…
- [NTSB GAA15CA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA209.md): Bellanca 17 30A · Tallahassee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2015 · N93582 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a forced landing on a road where the left wing impacted vegetation and sustained substantial damage.
- [NTSB GAA15CA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA202.md): Bell 47G · De Queen, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 25, 2015 · N1420W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to conduct helicopter performance planning, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and impact with a truck and terrain during takeoff from an elevated platform.
- [NTSB ANC15LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15LA057.md): Found Acft Canada FBA 2C1 · Cold Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2015 · N798 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate distance from surrounding terrain during the takeoff sequence, which resulted in the airplane contacting the terrain, prematurely becoming airborne, and subsequently entering an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ANC15CA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15CA059.md): Piper PA 18A 150 · Beluga, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2015 · N2868P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land with insufficient obstacle clearance. The pilot's failure to maintain directional control after landing resulting in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN15WA440](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15WA440.md): Maule MX7 · Munster, Switzerland · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 18, 2015 · HB-KDF · Substantial damage
  > On July 18, 2015 about 0857 UTC, a Maule MX7-235 airplane, Swiss registration HB-KDF, impacted terrain during a go around near the Munster Airport (LSPU), near Munster, Switzerland. The pilot and two passengers sustained minor injuries and one passenger…
- [NTSB GAA15CA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA227.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Sandusky, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 15, 2015 · N8337Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to monitor the landing environment while operating in a confined off-airport site resulting in a wire strike and substantial damage to the helicopter.
- [NTSB ANC15CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15CA047.md): Progressive Aerodyne Searey LSA · Elfin Cove, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 8, 2015 · N543SR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a boat while landing.
- [NTSB GAA15CA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA139.md): Randall W Grandpre CH-701 Zenith · Quincy, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2015 · N70WG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate selection of a take-off area, resulting in a collision with obstacles and a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB CEN15LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA266.md): Hunziker Eros 1650R · Quitman, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2015 · N104JX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed for the approach to landing.
- [NTSB ERA15CA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA209.md): Cessna 150D · Balsam Grove, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 8, 2015 · N5981T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt an off airport takeoff, and failure to maintain adequate clearance during the initial climb in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB CEN15LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA212.md): Buckeye Breeze · Smithville, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2015 · UNREG · Minor damage
  > The noncertificated pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff, which resulted in impact with a utility pole and hangar. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to obtain flight instruction before attempting to fly the aircraft.
- [NTSB GAA15CA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA075.md): Head Balloons AX8 105 - NO Series · Intercourse, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 12, 2015 · N3099F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain/location for takeoff in gusting wind conditions, resulting in a collision with a building, and substantial damage to the hot air balloon.
- [NTSB WPR15FA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA143.md): Cessna T210M · Challis, ID · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2015 · N732YQ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempt to depart in conditions that resulted in the airplane having insufficient performance capability, which resulted in a collision with a tree.
- [NTSB CEN15WA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15WA186.md): Robinson R44 - II · Modrava, Czechia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 29, 2015 · OK-RRJ · Substantial damage
  > On March 29, 2015, at 0920 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Robinson model R44 Raven II helicopter, Czech Republic registration OK-RRJ, serial number 12464, sustained substantial damage when it collided with wooded terrain within Šumava National Park, near…
- [NTSB ERA15LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA165.md): Cessna 150 · Masscotte, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2015 · N8254S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat during the flight while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to take off…
- [NTSB ERA15CA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA157.md): Mooney M20K · Laurel, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 16, 2015 · N231KA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to attempt a nighttime landing at an unsuitable airport, which resulted in a collision with the precision approach path indicator.

## 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 e.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e."isDefiningEvent" AND e."tier2Number" = '490')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/490/cases?year=2015

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