# NTSB investigations: Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG, 2014

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 CEN15WA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15WA082.md): Gates Learjet 25D · Champoton, Mexico · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 19, 2014 · N265TW · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA15LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA077.md): Thomas R Wade Revelation · Ellisville, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2014 · N783QJ · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the uncertified engine's front connecting rod needle bearing, which resulted in damage to the front piston and a subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane with the uncertified…
- [NTSB ERA15LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA075.md): Johnson David Earl Renegade Spirit · Brunswick, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2014 · N955R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to fly the airplane with known engine deficiencies and his subsequent exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack following a loss of engine power, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control after takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN15LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA084.md): Enstrom 280FX · Fort Lupton, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2014 · N409LH · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB WPR15CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15CA053.md): Stafford Wayne H Glastar · Monroe, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 3, 2014 · N265EP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and encounter with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR15LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA052.md): Nanchang CJ-6 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2014 · N4350D · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power during takeoff following a touch-and-go landing for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN15LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA042.md): Mosier Robert S Mosquito XET · Angleton, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2014 · N922RM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees during a precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection during which he failed to detect a loose drive belt, which resulted in an in-flight…
- [NTSB CEN15LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA028.md): Huebbe Sonex HB · Plainview, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2014 · N244HB · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise flight due to a fatigue fracture of the crankshaft, which resulted in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CEN15LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA023.md): Tuberville Zodiac XL · Mountain Home, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2014 · N601WR · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident engine examinations revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR15FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA016.md): Sonex Sonex Trigear · Fawnskin, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2014 · N91922 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed after takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall/spin at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the airplane's reduced climb…
- [NTSB CEN15WA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15WA129.md): Siai-Marchetti S.205 18R · Speck-Fehraltorf, Switzerland · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 19, 2014 · N108MW · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN15LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA020.md): Kovars Gary D Zenith Zodiak 601XL · Richland Center, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2014 · N601GK · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ERA15CA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA005.md): HPH 304CZ · Pikeville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 4, 2014 · N304AK · Substantial damage
  > A loss of aerodynamic lift, which resulted in an off-airport landing and subsequent impact with a pole.
- [NTSB WPR15LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA001.md): Gaston Thomas D Thunder Mustang · Council, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2014 · N51TG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control while maneuvering for landing following a loss of oil pressure. Contributing to the accident was foreign material contamination of the oil system due to improper maintenance.
- [NTSB ERA14FA461](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA461.md): Eagle R&D Helicycle · Gallatin, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2014 · N7062U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to fly the improperly balanced helicopter at high speed and low altitude, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's depression and resulting degradation of executive…
- [NTSB ANC14CA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14CA086.md): Miller Gregory S Bushwacker · Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 22, 2014 · N9013U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control on landing, resulting in the collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN14CA514](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA514.md): Stanley Arthur Freeman Zodiac 601XL · Fremont, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 14, 2014 · N710DM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR14FA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA369.md): Backovich George C G P 5 · Reno, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2014 · N501GP · Destroyed
  > The failure of the right wing under normal race loads due to an improper repair of the right wing spar that reduced its structural strength following a previous landing accident.
- [NTSB ERA14FA421](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA421.md): Klaas Development Lancair IV P · Ooltewah, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2014 · N541EM · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate torque of the propeller mounting bolts and inspection of the propeller, which resulted in the fatigue fracture of the bolts and a subsequent in-flight separation of the propeller assembly.
- [NTSB ERA14LA418](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA418.md): Lorenz Stephen Kitfox Series 5 · Greene, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2014 · N94SL · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to attain adequate airspeed during the initial climb, which resulted in an exceedance of the wing’s critical angle-of-attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience in the…
- [NTSB WPR14LA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA340.md): Hughes 269C · Darrington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2014 · N7432F · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s failure to secure the throttle mount bracket during a recent engine installation, which resulted in the loss of throttle movement and an inability to control engine power.
- [NTSB CEN14FA400](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA400.md): Larry Ketterling FEW P-51 Mustang · Lisbon, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2014 · N116LK · Destroyed
  > The partial loss of engine power for a reason that could not be determined because of extensive impact and postcrash fire damage, and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in the airplane's wing exceeding its critical…
- [NTSB WPR14LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA312.md): Roscher Frederick Thunder Mustang · Spanish Springs, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2014 · N695HR · Destroyed
  > A complete loss of engine power during climb for reasons that could not be determined due to the severity of postcrash fire damage to the airplane.
- [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 ERA14LA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA351.md): Siler Ronald E Ultrastar · Halifax, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2014 · N4425W · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the engine was not recovered. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack during…
- [NTSB ERA14CA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA353.md): Jannakos Gregory P Zodiac 601 HDS · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2014 · N4399 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [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 CEN14CA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA382.md): Gremminger Greg Magni M 16 · Cape Girardeau, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 17, 2014 · N216MG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude while maneuvering which led to a collision with power lines.
- [NTSB WPR14CA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA294.md): Thrush S2RHG T65 · Parma, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2014 · N4036G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to take off with a tailwind, which resulted in the airplane not attaining sufficient airspeed for takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR14CA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA292.md): Jonker Sailplanes JS1-C · Truckee, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2014 · N501WG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control in gusting wind conditions while on final approach to the runway.
- [NTSB CEN14CA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA380.md): Dantonio 404 · Wichita Falls, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2014 · N482FD · Substantial damage
  > The separation of a spark plug wire resulting in a loss of engine power during climb out and a subsequent forced landing on a field containing trees.
- [NTSB CEN14LA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA372.md): Jonker Sailplanes JS1-C · Wallis, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2014 · N60XJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of glider control and its subsequent impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined due to a lack of available information.
- [NTSB ERA14CA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA349.md): Pekola James W Ridge Runner III · Andrews, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2014 · N39ZT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to open the fuel tank valves during the preflight examination of the airplane, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA14LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA309.md): Simmons William E Aventura 2 · Rockledge, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2014 · N700WS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during a forced landing following a loss of engine power, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate inspection of the engine, which resulted in a loose ground wire lug on…
- [NTSB WPR14LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA242.md): Adams Dragonfly · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2014 · N85TL · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to a reduction in the No. 3 cylinder’s compression as a result of the exhaust valve not having consistent uniform contact with the cylinder head valve seat.
- [NTSB WPR14LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA237.md): Craig W Sherman Super Glasair TT · Madera, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2014 · N400MC · Substantial damage
  > The loosening of a B-nut in the fuel system which resulted in a rapid, undetected fuel leak and subsequent fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR14LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA225.md): Emery Mark Rotorway 162F · Merced, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2014 · N78291 · Destroyed
  > The helicopter pilot/owner's decision to install a belt type not recommended by the kit manufacturer in the tail rotor drive system using the incorrect tension values, which led to the belt’s in-flight failure and the subsequent loss of tail rotor drive…
- [NTSB WPR14LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA222.md): Phillips BD 4 · Dayton, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2014 · N11DV · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack during the turn onto the final base leg in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a stall/spin at too low an altitude to allow recovery.
- [NTSB CEN14LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA244.md): Crawford Preceptor Ultra PUP · Mabel, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 2014 · N1171Q · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power as a result of carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN14LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA243.md): Hoffius Stowe Challenger II · Attica, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2014 · N824SH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack while maneuvering at low altitude, which led to an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the installation of an…
- [NTSB CEN14LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA213.md): Crow Mustang II · Morton, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2014 · N48MK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare after encountering a gusting crosswind and his inadequate recovery from the subsequent bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN14LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA202.md): Nanchang CJ6 - A · Flushing, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2014 · N594T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an off-airport forced landing after a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to…
- [NTSB ERA14CA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA189.md): Moore Thomas O Zenith Stol CH701 · Frostproof, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 8, 2014 · N12369 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's delayed decision to divert due to deteriorating weather.
- [NTSB WPR14LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA133.md): Peter W Stevens Bearhawk Patrol · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2014 · N123WW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN14CA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA156.md): Olson Kenneth H T Zodiac 601 HDS · Garrison, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 8, 2014 · N981HT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff which resulted in the airplane striking a snow bank.
- [NTSB ERA14LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA130.md): Victor M Cordero RV-9A · Apopka, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2014 · N19VC · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the propeller spline shaft, the drive disk adapter, and the propeller speed reduction unit (PSRU) input spline due to a lack of inspection and lubrication, which resulted in a total loss of propeller drive and a subsequent forced landing.…

## 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 x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('99999'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=99999&year=2014

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