# 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.

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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 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 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 CEN15CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA095.md): Cessna 152 · Mount Pleasant, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 8, 2014 · N787PB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to maneuver the airplane at low altitude resulting in the airplane impacting power lines.
- [NTSB ERA15LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA062.md): Cirrus Design SR22T · Hampton, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 2014 · N227RR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to descend the airplane at an airspeed greater than the published best glide speed following an erroneous oil pressure indication, which resulted in an off-airport landing. Contributing to the erroneous oil pressure indication…
- [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 CEN15LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA026.md): Stephenson Stol CH 701 · Mount Vernon, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2014 · N34WS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s impairment due to the ingestion of alcohol and sedating medications, which led to her improper decision to conduct low-level flight, affected her ability to safety operate the airplane, and resulted in her failure to maintain clearance from power…
- [NTSB ERA15IA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15IA024.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Lexington, NC · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2014 · N242MB · Minor damage
  > Maintenance personnel's improper tightening of the crankcase through bolt nuts during reassembly of the engine at the last overhaul, which resulted in the failure of the crankshaft and the subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [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 CEN15CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA011.md): Beech 35-B33 · Effingham, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 11, 2014 · N718CD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to lower the landing gear.
- [NTSB CEN15LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA004.md): Celier Xenon R · Loma, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2014 · N719MB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a static wire and his decision to maneuver the gyroplane at low altitude.
- [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 CEN14LA520](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA520.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2014 · N7026J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain main rotor rpm during a pinnacle approach, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to attempt the approach given the helicopter's weight…
- [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 WPR14CA383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA383.md): American Champion 7GCBC · Rimrock, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2014 · N817DH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff from a rough runway surface which resulted in an off-airport forced landing just beyond the runway.
- [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 WPR14TA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14TA370.md): Eurocopter AS 350 B3 · Lincoln, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 5, 2014 · N217HP · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine to provide sufficient power when commanded by the pilot during the power recovery phase of a practice autorotation for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no mechanical malfunctions or…
- [NTSB ERA14LA422](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA422.md): Ackland Jeffrey Dean SH 3R · Columbus, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2014 · N333AW · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic’s improper installation of the landing gear extend/retract switch, which resulted in the retraction of the landing gear during the aborted takeoff.
- [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 ERA14CA397](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA397.md): Raytheon G36 · Milton, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 20, 2014 · N636TM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in an attempted takeoff over the airplane's maximum gross weight and beyond its aft center of gravity limit. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of total flight experience in the aircraft…
- [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 ERA14FA387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA387.md): Cessna 150 · Mount Pleasant, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2014 · N66241 · Substantial damage
  > The commercial pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain. Contributing to the commercial pilot’s failure to recognize and remediate the stall were his…
- [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 CEN14LA432](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA432.md): Cessna 188 - Undesignat · Columbus, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2014 · N9849V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to release the load of agricultural product before the landing approach and his failure to maintain aircraft control during an initial climb after an aborted landing, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack…
- [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 ANC14CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14CA057.md): Dehavilland Beaver DHC 2 · Illiamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 1, 2014 · N87808 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate landing technique that resulted in a landing area overrun. Contributing was the glassy water conditions.
- [NTSB ANC14LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14LA058.md): Dehavilland DHC 2 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2014 · N62197 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection that did not detect that the bulk fuel tank was full and led to an unanticipated heavy airplane weight and his failure to use the entire soft, wet, and muddy airstrip length for takeoff, which resulted in a 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 ERA14LA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA362.md): Piper PA28 · Venice, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2014 · N8826C · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s…
- [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 CEN14CA386](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA386.md): Black Christopher Sparrow Sport Spec · Moriarty, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2014 · N41475 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control while landing in gusty crosswind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's operation of the engine above its normal temperature limit on takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR14FA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA282.md): Piper PA 28R-180 · Lake Elsinore, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2014 · N3723T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control when the landing gear unintentionally extended while maneuvering at low altitude and airspeed, which increased the airplane’s drag and decreased its ability to climb over the rising terrain.
- [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 WPR14LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA272.md): Aerospatiale AS350B2 · Dietrich, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2014 · N350CR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s sudden incapacitation from a previously undiagnosed medical condition while in cruise flight, which resulted in his inability to maintain helicopter control.
- [NTSB CEN14LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA324.md): Cessna 414 · Maryland Heights, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2014 · N1552T · Destroyed
  > The loss of left engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to impact and fire damage.
- [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 CEN14LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA316.md): Grazhopper Trike · Ottawa, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2014 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The noncertificated pilot’s improper decision to operate the powered-parachute at low altitude through mist in a confined area while he was impaired by multiple sedating medications, which resulted in his loss of control of the parachute and subsequent impact…
- [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 WPR14CA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA260.md): Piper PA 28-181 · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2014 · N928PA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare and failure to maintain aircraft control during landing.
- [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.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/900/sequence.md?year=2014&page=2

## 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" = '900' 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/900/sequence?year=2014

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