# 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.

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## 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 ERA16LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA078.md): Piper PA-46 · Corinth, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 2015 · N891CR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and his subsequent failure to maintain airplane control, which resulted in an access door opening after takeoff, and the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA16LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA070.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Charles Town, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2015 · N614CD · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate remedial action and the student pilot's failure to maintain yaw control while practicing a stall, which resulted in an unintentional spin.
- [NTSB GAA16CA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA082.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Reidsville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 13, 2015 · N1316V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of pitch control while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in a collision with terrain, a left main landing gear collapse, and runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA16FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA064.md): Beech A36 · Farmington, PA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2015 · N72054 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after a cabin door came open in flight, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's misuse of…
- [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 CEN16FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA054.md): Cessna 140 · Keytesville, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 2015 · N90123 · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to operate in dark night conditions with low clouds, which resulted in a loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's use of methamphetamine, which impaired his…
- [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 ERA16LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA059.md): Pacific Aerospace 750XL · Raeford, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2015 · N216PK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point and speed during a precautionary landing with the engine shut down. Contributing to the accident was an erroneous engine torque indication, which led the pilot to shut the engine down, for reasons that…
- [NTSB GAA16CA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA060.md): Beech 56 · Hudson, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 22, 2015 · N12WB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the distraction of the open cabin door.
- [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 ERA16CA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16CA060.md): Eurocopter Deutschland EC 135 · Monongahela, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 6, 2015 · N639ME · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate securing of the wheeled fire extinguisher's cover which resulted in it being blown off of the fire extinguisher and ingested into the helicopter's fenestron during takeoff, resulting in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB WPR16LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA019.md): American Eurocopter AS350B3 · Folsom, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2015 · N911WL · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to perform simulated engine failure training in accordance with manufacturer guidance, including his improper recovery from the maneuver, which resulted in an overshoot of the intended landing zone when the engine did not…
- [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 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 GAA15CA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA295.md): Beech V35B · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 30, 2015 · N800JT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly secure the cabin door prior to takeoff, resulting in the door opening during takeoff, an aborted takeoff, runway overrun, and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA15LA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA366.md): Cessna 172 · Bally, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2015 · N347SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude during low-level aerobatic maneuvers. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's improper decision to attempt the low-level aerobatic maneuvers and his impairment due to psychiatric conditions and the medications he…
- [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 ERA15LA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA354.md): Cessna 177 · Moneta, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2015 · N2835X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature retraction of the wing flaps and his subsequent failure to maintain pitch control during an attempted go-around, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident…
- [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 ERA15FA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA348.md): Aerofab Lake LA-4-250 · Somerset, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2015 · N1401P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's attempted 180-degree return to the runway immediately after takeoff in dark night conditions, which resulted in collision with trees and terrain. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a takeoff with…
- [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 GAA15CA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA242.md): Cessna 305A · Midlothian, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 29, 2015 · N5255G · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the brake line tubing for the right main landing gear brake, due to a non-standard method used to secure the brake line, which resulted in a loss of control during landing, and a ground loop.
- [NTSB WPR15IA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15IA252.md): Cirrus SR22 · Scottsdale, AZ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2015 · N915TD · Minor damage
  > The failure of the nose landing gear due to unanticipated fatigue loads.
- [NTSB CEN15LA396](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA396.md): Burns Mini 500 · Butler, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2015 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain a proper landing flare following an autorotation for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.
- [NTSB ERA15CA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA302.md): Cessna 206G · Titusville, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2015 · N206DZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's landing with a tailwind at an excessive speed, which resulted in a runway excursion, and collision with a ditch.
- [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 GAA15CA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA198.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Eufaula, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2015 · N804EV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain direction control during takeoff, and the pilot's failure to ensure that the canopy of the airplane was secured and locked prior to departure.
- [NTSB ERA15LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA285.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Perkasie, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2015 · N777EX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use the mixture control to override a throttle anomaly and reduce engine power, which resulted in excessive airspeed upon landing and a subsequent runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inability to reduce the…
- [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 ERA15FA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA277.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Lake Wales, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2015 · N610DA · Destroyed
  > A partial loss of engine power due to oil starvation. Contributing was the flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an aborted emergency landing, and his delayed decision to deploy the airplane's parachute system.
- [NTSB ERA15LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA274.md): Cessna 172S · Linden, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2015 · N962SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delayed decision to reject the takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to properly configure the flaps for maximum takeoff performance with the airplane near its maximum gross weight.
- [NTSB GAA15LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15LA191.md): Celier Xenon RST · Livingston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2015 · N402ED · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control after aborting the takeoff due to a grinding noise coming from the main rotor area, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [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 CEN15LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA298.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Houston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2015 · N422PB · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel's improper installation of the propeller governor, which resulted in damage to the governor drive gear and its subsequent failure and a subsequent loss of engine power.
- [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 GAA15CA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA144.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Williston, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 28, 2015 · N8723 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion, and a collision with runway marking signs.
- [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 GAA15CA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA160.md): Silvaire Luscombe 8A · Anacortes, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2015 · N28437 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive brake application during the landing roll resulting in a nose over.

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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") = 2015
  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
```

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