# NTSB investigations, 2015: 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 CEN16WA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA072.md): Mooney M20K · Mascouche, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 28, 2015 · C-GUXC · Substantial damage > On December 28, 2015, about 2227 universal coordinated time, a Canadian registered Mooney M20K, C-GUXC, impacted terrain while attempting to land at Mascouche (CSK3), Quebec, Canada. The pilot was fatally injured and the passenger was seriously injured. The… - [NTSB DCA16WA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA031.md): Eclipse 500 · Swellendam, South Africa · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 7, 2015 · ZS-DKS · Destroyed > The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Eclipse Aviation 500 airplane that occurred on December 07, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the SACAA investigation… - [NTSB CEN16WA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA060.md): Sikorsky S92 · Wexford, Ireland · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 6, 2015 · EI-ICG · No damage > On December 6, 2015, at 1415 universal coordinated time, a Sikorsky S92 helicopter, Irish registration EI-ICG, was involved in an off shore rescue operation. Two victims were being recovered when one of the victims slipped from the recue harness, fell back… - [NTSB ERA16FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA043.md): Beech A36TC · Orlando, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2015 · N7FG · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while turning to join the final approach leg of the airport traffic pattern with full airplane-nose-up trim, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an… - [NTSB DCA16CA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16CA009.md): Boeing 757 223 · Dallas, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 21, 2015 · N183AN · No damage > the disabled passenger not being properly secured during the transfer from the aisle chair causing him to slide to floor and receive a serious injury. - [NTSB DCA16WA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA007.md): Boeing 737 · Paderborn, Germany · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 20, 2015 · TC-SEE · Minor damage > The German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Investigation (BFU) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737-800, which occurred on October 20, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the BFU investigation… - [NTSB ERA15LA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA358.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Manteo, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2015 · N86705 · Substantial damage > The inadvertent lodging of the banner-tow cable between the right elevator and horizontal stabilizer after the pilot threw the grapple hook out the window, which resulted in the loss of pitch control and the airplane’s subsequent impact with water. - [NTSB ERA15LA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA349.md): Mooney M20TN · Atlantic City (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2015 · N370MM · Substantial damage > A loose oxygen line, which was not detected by maintenance personnel during a recent annual inspection, that allowed oxygen to escape and drain the oxygen canister more quickly than the pilot expected. This reduced the pilot's availability of supplemental… - [NTSB ERA15LA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA337.md): Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · New Smyrna Beach, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2015 · N16056 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering at low altitude. - [NTSB ERA15FA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA336.md): Henderson W A/Johnson W L RV 6A · Bon Aqua, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2015 · N216LA · Substantial damage > The pilot's incapacitation from complications of a recent heart attack, which resulted in a loss of control during cruise flight. - [NTSB ERA15WA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15WA346.md): Bell 206L-3 · Boyaca, Colombia · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 1, 2015 · HK 3311 · Substantial damage > On September 1, 2015, about 1925 UTC, a Bell 206L-3, HK 3311, registered to and operated by Sociedad Aerea De Ibague, was landed hard in a field during a forced landing near Municipality of Chita, Boyaca, Colombia. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed… - [NTSB ERA15LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA304.md): Board James A Zenith 601 HD · Danville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2015 · N740JB · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper adjustment of the propeller blade angle, which resulted in inadequate engine thrust, and his decision to continue the takeoff despite the excessively long takeoff roll. - [NTSB CEN15CA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA340.md): Thunder & Colt AX8 105S2 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 2, 2015 · N787TC · No damage > The pilot did not properly brace herself during the landing, which resulted in a broken ankle and leg. - [NTSB ERA15LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA281.md): Cessna A188B · Albertson, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 25, 2015 · N731MB · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from wires during takeoff due to his impairment from alcohol use. - [NTSB ERA15LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA271.md): Young John E Searey · Corbin, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2015 · N236JY · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper conduct of a precautionary landing, which resulted in abnormal water contact that damaged the hull. - [NTSB ERA15LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA269.md): Cessna 162 · Dunkirk, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2015 · N6047W · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while attempting to close an open cabin door, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB ENG15WA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG15WA036.md): Boeing 737 · Quetta, Pakistan · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 16, 2015 · AP-BJT · Minor damage > The government of Pakistan has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737-400 airplane that occurred on July 16, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Pakistan's investigation under the… - [NTSB ERA15LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA266.md): Grumman American Avn. AA 5 · Southbridge, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2015 · N1356R · Substantial damage > The pilot’s decision to abort the takeoff with insufficient runway remaining, which resulted in a runway excursion. - [NTSB ERA15CA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA262.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Viola, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 12, 2015 · N577AT · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to see and avoid a guy wire, which resulted in contact with the wire and subsequent collision with terrain. - [NTSB ERA15LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA270.md): Ayres S2R T34 · Climax, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2015 · N524SL · Substantial damage > A loss of thrust on takeoff for reasons that could not be determined, because postaccident examination of the engine and propeller assembly did not reveal any mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB GAA15CA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA173.md): Cessna 182 · Athens, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2015 · N234CF · Substantial damage > The failure of the taxiway surface due to a sink hole, which resulted in the right main landing gear sinking into terrain causing substantial damage to the fuselage. - [NTSB CEN15CA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA312.md): Eurocopter EC 130 B4 · Somerset, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2015 · N974BR · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to fly at a low altitude when he was aware that there were wires in the area which resulted in the helicopter contacting a wire. - [NTSB CEN15WA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15WA302.md): Robinson R-22 Beta II · Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic, Czechia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 29, 2015 · OK-ZYZ · Minor damage > On June 29, 2015, about 0806 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Robinson R-22 Beta II, OK-ZYZ, experienced an in-flight anomaly and the pilot conducted an emergency autorotation to a field about 10 miles west of Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic. The two pilots… - [NTSB CEN15LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA288.md): Bell 407 - NO Series · South Timbalier 127 · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2015 · N311RL · Substantial damage > The pilot's lack of awareness of the severity of the gusting winds, which led to the helicopter being pushed off of the oil platform by a wind gust during engine start. Contributing to the accident was the unavailability of a nearby weather monitoring system. - [NTSB WPR15WA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15WA188.md): Robinson R44 - Undesignat · Timber Creek, Australia, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 14, 2015 · VH-KJJ · Substantial damage > On June 14, 2015, at 1100 local time, a Robinson R44, VH-KJJ, collided with terrain under unknown circumstances near Timber Creek, Australia. The helicopter was operated under the pertinent civil regulation of the government of Australia. The helicopter was… - [NTSB GAA15CA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA122.md): Continental Copters Tomcat MK5A · Elk Mound, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 14, 2015 · N9045T · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain a positive rate of climb after taking off from the service truck, which resulted in the helicopter impacting terrain. - [NTSB DCA15WA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA15WA210.md): Boeing 737 · Nauru, Nauru · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 12, 2015 · VH-NLK · No damage > The Australian Transport Safety Board (ATSB) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 737 that occurred on June 12, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the ATSB's investigation under the provisions of ICAO… - [NTSB DCA15WA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA15WA130.md): Boeing 737 - 4D7 · Turin, Italy · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 7, 2015 · YR-BAQ · Minor damage > The Agenzia Nazionale per la Sicurezza del Volo (ANSV) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737-400, which occurred on June 7, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the ANSV investigation under the… - [NTSB GAA15CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA097.md): Bell 47G 3B 1 · Fort Pierre, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 28, 2015 · N112SH · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning that resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during the subsequent autorotation landing. - [NTSB CEN15LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA242.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Superior, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2015 · N102EC · Substantial damage > A stuck aileron due to a battery that had become jammed in the aileron bell crank. - [NTSB ANC15CA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15CA026.md): Piper PA 22-150 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 16, 2015 · N7347D · Substantial damage > The private pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a spruce tree during final approach, which resulted in a loss of control and hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to adequately monitor the landing. - [NTSB GAA15CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA057.md): Cessna 182T · St Marys, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 3, 2015 · N53310 · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to rotate the propeller by hand without properly securing the airplane. - [NTSB DCA15WA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA15WA178.md): Boeing Boeing 777-228 IGW · Douala, Cameroon · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 2, 2015 · F-GSPG · No damage > The Bureau d'Enquêtes et d'Analyses pour la sécurité de l'aviation civile (BEA) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 777-200, which occurred on May 2, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the BEA… - [NTSB CEN15WA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15WA178.md): Piper PA32RT - 300T · Sudbury, Canada · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 17, 2015 · C-GDWA · Substantial damage - [NTSB GAA15CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA002.md): Bell 407 · Justin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 5, 2015 · N41BH · Substantial damage > Abnormal ground contact during an autorotation demonstration, resulting in a severed tailrotor driveshaft. - [NTSB ERA15LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA140.md): Bombardier Canadair CL600-2A12 · Marco Island, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2015 · N600NP · Substantial damage > The failure of a spring inside the No. 2 brake’s upper brake control valve and the fracture of the coupling subassembly of the No. 1 wheel speed sensor during landing, which resulted in the loss of braking action, and the pilot-in-command’s (PIC) deactivation… - [NTSB ERA15FA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA129.md): Beech 1900 · Miami, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 2015 · YV1674 · Destroyed > The left engine propeller's uncommanded travel to the feathered position during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined due to impact damage. Contributing to the accident was the flight crew's failure to establish a coordinated climb once the left… - [NTSB CEN15LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA138.md): Air Tractor AT 602 · Slaton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 2015 · N602PB · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel’s improper installation of the engine data monitor (EDM), which was not in accordance with the supplemental type certificate instructions and resulted in engine warning indications and the pilot’s subsequent reaction to the warning… - [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. ## 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" = '900') ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/900/cases?year=2015 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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