# NTSB investigations, 2014: Miscellaneous/other

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 ERA15WA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15WA082.md): Cessna T207 - A · Piedecuesta, Colombia · Accident · 7 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 24, 2014 · HK4892 · Destroyed
  > On December 24, 2014, about 1950 UTC, a Cessna T207A, HK4892, collided with mountainous terrain near Vereda Cabreras, Punto el Guanabanazo, Pescadero Piedecuesta, Santander, Colombia. The commercial pilot and six passengers were fatally injured. The airplane…
- [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 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 DCA15WA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA15WA013.md): Boeing 777 · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 22, 2014 · A6-EMJ · No damage
  > The GCAA of United Arab Emirates has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 777 that occurred on October 22, 2014. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the GCAA's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as…
- [NTSB ERA14LA465](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA465.md): Britten-Norman BN-2A · Ceiba, PR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2014 · N906GD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of consciousness during taxi for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB ERA14CA463](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA463.md): Beech D55 · Hazleton, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 27, 2014 · N222JJ · Substantial damage
  > The brake application for unknown reasons resulting in rupture of the left main landing gear tire and tube, and subsequent loss of directional control.
- [NTSB WPR14CA385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA385.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Mokuleia, HI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 22, 2014 · N8375E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing with a quartering tailwind, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN14FA506](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA506.md): Cessna 172R · Okmulgee, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2014 · N2435R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB ANC14CA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14CA076.md): Cessna U206B · Gustavus, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2014 · N3862G · Substantial damage
  > The motor vehicles operators' lack of attention, and improper decision to cross the runway with the runway alert system active, resulting in a collision with the airplane.
- [NTSB WPR14CA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA363.md): Hughes 369D · Willows, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 2, 2014 · N516PJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately secure cargo (a jacket), which resulted in the jacket exiting the cabin compartment and colliding with the tail rotor during cruise flight.
- [NTSB ERA14LA415](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA415.md): Cirrus SR22 · Wallops Island, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2014 · N930RH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s impairment and subsequent incapacitation for reasons that could not be determined because the pilot and airplane were not recovered.
- [NTSB CEN14LA456](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA456.md): Maule MT 7-235 · Edon, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2014 · N627RK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inability to maintain airplane control while attempting a precautionary landing after takeoff due to his incorrect setting of the rudder trim tab, which resulted in a significant turning tendency during flight.
- [NTSB DCA15WA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA15WA014.md): Boeing 737 · Hat Yai, Thailand · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 20, 2014 · HS-LTL · No damage
  > The Department of Civil Aviation of Thailand has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737 that occurred on August 05, 2014. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the DCA's investigation under the provisions of ICAO…
- [NTSB WPR14CA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA350.md): Schweizer SGS 1 34 · Marana, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 19, 2014 · N7628 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure the canopy was locked during the pre-takeoff inspection which led to the canopy opening in flight and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the subsequent landing.
- [NTSB ERA14LA390](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA390.md): Cessna R182 · Farmingdale, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2014 · N292LC · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the aluminum nipple fuel supply line fitting, which resulted in an engine compartment fire.
- [NTSB WPR14LA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA343.md): Mooney M20F · Rimrock, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2014 · N7786M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll on a wet sloping runway and his decision to go around before the airplane was configured for takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA14CA385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA385.md): Cote James Rans S 6S · New Berlin, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 4, 2014 · N502CW · Substantial damage
  > The passenger's inadvertent interference with the rudder controls during the takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN14LA465](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA465.md): Bell 206B · Spring, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2014 · N866H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's distraction by a cell phone call, which led to his failure to perform an exterior check of the helicopter and resulted in a tie-down strap remaining attached to the main rotor during the engine start.
- [NTSB WPR14CA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA314.md): Cessna 182Q · Warren, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2014 · N624M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempt to depart on an unpaved road, which he mistook for the unpaved runway. Contributing to the accident was the fact that the road and the runway were conjoined for the first few hundred feet of the runway.
- [NTSB ERA14LA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA358.md): Winder Robert S VP1 · Grove City, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2014 · N3831W · Substantial damage
  > A collision with terrain during the landing approach for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.
- [NTSB CEN14LA397](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA397.md): Cameron Balloons US A-180 · Questa, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2014 · N65059 · No damage
  > The hard landing after both burner pilot lights extinguished during the landing approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inability to relight the burner pilot lights.
- [NTSB CEN14CA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA338.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Olathe, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2014 · N225TV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the manufacturer's engine shutdown procedure.
- [NTSB ANC14LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14LA046.md): Dehavilland DHC 2 · Iliamna, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2014 · N115CX · Minor damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to operate the airplane at low altitude and deliberately in close proximity to the boat operators, which resulted in a collision with a boat operator.
- [NTSB ERA14CA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA331.md): Cessna 172M · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 24, 2014 · N621AA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure the security of the seat prior to flight, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR14LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA257.md): Cessna 152 · Agua Dulce, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2014 · N4606L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue the takeoff from the upsloping runway with full-flap deflection in high density altitude conditions, which led to a decreased climb rate and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN14LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA308.md): Gulfstream Schweizer A/C Gulfstream AM G 164C · Beech Grove, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2014 · N7501Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in his attempt to take off with insufficient climb performance to climb out of ground effect in the high-density altitude conditions.
- [NTSB ERA14FA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA300.md): Israel Aircraft Industries 1124A · Huntsville, AL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2014 · N793BG · Destroyed
  > The flight crew's inability to maintain airplane control during initial climb following deployment of the right thrust reverser for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine thrust reverser system did not…
- [NTSB ERA14LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA290.md): Cameron Balloons US Z-225 · Spring City, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2014 · N65625 · No damage
  > The pilot's fall from the balloon’s basket during touchdown in a field for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence, which resulted in his fatal injury.
- [NTSB CEN14CA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA289.md): Cessna 182A · Valmeyer, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 14, 2014 · N5172D · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent deployment of the skydiver's drogue chute when he exited the airplane, resulting in it contacting and damaging the horizontal stabilizer.
- [NTSB ERA14CA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA307.md): Beech 58 · Tupelo, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 13, 2014 · N93HS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear on the runway, which resulted in a landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB ERA14WA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14WA296.md): Beech 300 · Pucallpa, Peru · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 10, 2014 · OB-1181P · Minor damage
  > On June 10, 2014, at 1212 universal coordinated time, a Beech 300, Peruvian registration OB-1881P, operated by Aero Transporte S.A., sustained minor damage when its No. 1 engine experienced vibrations and was subsequently shutdown, while on approach to the…
- [NTSB WPR14CA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA228.md): Piper PA 18A 150 · Leeds, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 4, 2014 · N1672P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to confirm the flaps had been retracted during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of lift and subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA14CA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA239.md): Taylorcraft BC 65 · Summerville, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 13, 2014 · N29611 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an inadequate altitude during low level maneuvering, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB ERA14CA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA216.md): Agusta Aerospace AW119 Mkii · Lumberton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 1, 2014 · N119HF · Substantial damage
  > The flightcrew's improper recovery from a simulated engine failure after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to clarify who had control of the helicopter.
- [NTSB ERA14WA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14WA241.md): Cessna T210N · Para, Brazil · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 30, 2014 · PR-WCO · Destroyed
  > On April 30, 2014, about 2215 UTC, a Cessna T210N, Brazilian Registration PR-WCO, registered to and operated by Mineradora Bom Jesus Ltda, collided with trees during a go-around from landing at an airstrip located in Para, Brazil. Visual meteorological…
- [NTSB CEN14LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA228.md): Brecher Rotorway Exec · Richwood, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2014 · N43691 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s inadequate autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing and postcrash fire. Contributing was the flight instructor’s lack of experience in performing an autorotation in the accident make and model of helicopter.
- [NTSB CEN14LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA197.md): Robinson R44 - II · Menard, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2014 · N44MD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate recovery from a practice autorotation, which resulted in an improper touchdown attitude and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA14FA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA138.md): Beech F33 · Lumberport, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2014 · N7203E · Destroyed
  > A stroke or cardiovascular event, which resulted in the pilot’s acute impairment or incapacitation and his subsequent flight into terrain.
- [NTSB ERA14CA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA143.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 10, 2014 · N7040U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection in which he failed to remove the tail rotor covers, which resulted in the failure of the tail rotor drive shaft during engine start.
- [NTSB ERA14TA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14TA113.md): Hughes 369 · Naples, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 3, 2014 · N8618F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare during the termination of a practice 180-degree autorotation and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in the tail rotor contacting the ground.
- [NTSB ERA14LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA084.md): Beech A36 · Fryeburg, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 2014 · N1803X · No damage
  > The pilot’s incapacitation due to a cardiac event during taxi.

## 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 e.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e."isDefiningEvent" AND e."tier2Number" = '900')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/900/cases?year=2014

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