# Fatal NTSB investigations 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. Page 75 of 617 · 30,845 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB ERA15WA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15WA247.md): Cessna T303 · Vaupes, Colombia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 20, 2015 · HK4677G · Destroyed - [NTSB CEN15FA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA278.md): Cessna 172 · Shreveport, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2015 · N5743A · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of airplane control during initial climb after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because an examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any preimpact anomalies. - [NTSB CEN15FA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA277.md): Northwing Design Apache Sport · Taos, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2015 · N51311 · Substantial damage > The powered-lift aircraft's departure from controlled flight for reasons that could not be determined from the available information. - [NTSB ERA15WA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15WA250.md): Bell 206B · Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 16, 2015 · PT-YDY · Destroyed > On June 16, 2015, at 1910 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Bell 206B helicopter, Brazilian registration PT-YDY, operated by a private owner, was destroyed following a controlled flight into terrain near Ouro Preto municipality, State of Minas Gerais,… - [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 ERA15WA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15WA261.md): Ilyushin IL-103 · Brest, Belarus · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 14, 2015 · EW-041LL · Destroyed - [NTSB CEN15FA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA269.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-5 · Fredericksburg, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2015 · N6552L · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed following a partial loss of engine power during initial climb, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. Also causal was the mechanic's… - [NTSB CEN15FA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA268.md): Piper PA 32 · Cuba, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2015 · N2966X · Destroyed > The pilot's continued flight into thunderstorm activity, which resulted in his loss of airplane control, the exceedance of the airplane's design limits, and its subsequent in-flight breakup. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's reliance on onboard… - [NTSB CEN15WA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15WA273.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Kangirsuk, Canada · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 12, 2015 · C-FXPS · Substantial damage > On June 11, 2015, about 2340 eastern daylight time, a Canadian registered PA-23-250, C-FXPS, impacted terrain about 1.2 nautical miles from the Kangirsuk Airport, Kangirsuk, Quebec, Canada. The pilot and two passengers were fatally injured. The investigation… - [NTSB CEN15FA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA267.md): Beech A36 · Huggins, MO · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2015 · N3193W · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle-of-attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. - [NTSB WPR15FA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA181.md): Beech F35 · Everett, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2015 · N4224B · Substantial damage > The partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to debris within the fuel servo, which restricted fuel flow throughout the engine fuel system and resulted in a partial loss of engine power. - [NTSB CEN15FA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA264.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Kadoka, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2015 · N11698 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in the airplane’s wing exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB ERA15WA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15WA236.md): Beech C90 - GTI · Belo Horizonte City, Brazil · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 7, 2015 · PR-AVG · Destroyed > On June 7, 2015, about 1823 UTC, a Textron Aviation C90GTi, Brazil registration PR-AVG, experienced a loss of control shortly after takeoff and crashed into a house near Belo Horizonte-Pampulha Airport (SBBH), Belo Horizonte City, Minas Gerais, Brazil. The… - [NTSB CEN15WA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15WA260.md): Vans RV-7A · Zagreb, Croatia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 7, 2015 · 9A-DVM · Destroyed > On June 7, 2015, at 1430 coordinated universal time, a Van's Aircraft RV-7A, Croatian registered 9A-DVM, owned and piloted by the accident pilot, was destroyed when it impacted terrain near Zagreb, Croatia. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the… - [NTSB CEN15WA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15WA262.md): Bell Helicopter 206B · Baldwin, United Kingdom · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 6, 2015 · G-RAMY · Substantial damage > On June 6, 2015, about 0810 coordinated universal time, a Bell 206B helicopter, G-RAMY, impacted mountainous terrain near Baldwin, Isle of Man, United Kingdom. The pilot, the sole occupant, was fatally injured.The accident investigation is under the… - [NTSB ERA15WA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15WA246.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Patrocínio Municipality,Minas Gerais, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 5, 2015 · PR-ACH · Substantial damage > On June 5, 2015, about 1506 universal coordinated time, Piper PA-25-235, Brazilian registration PR-ACH, was substantially damaged by collision with terrain while maneuvering at low altitude in Patrocinio Municipality, Minas Gerais, Brazil. The Brazilian… - [NTSB CEN15FA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA257.md): Morse Frank L Rebel · Eagle, CO, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2015 · N914FM · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing in gusty, crosswind conditions that likely exceeded the recommended limitation of the airplane. - [NTSB CEN15FA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA255.md): Cub Crafters CC18-180 · Raton, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2015 · N162WR · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB ERA15WA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15WA235.md): Cessna A188 · Puerto Gaitan, Colombia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 4, 2015 · HK-1364 · Substantial damage > On June 4, 2015, about 1715 coordinated universal time, a Cessna A188, Colombian registration HK-1364, was substantially damaged when it impacted power lines and then terrain during an aerial application flight near Puerto Gaitan, Colombia. The commercial… - [NTSB ANC15LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15LA035.md): Piper PA 18-150 · McCarthy, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2015 · N985W · Minor damage > The pilot's failure to ensure adequate clearance from the spinning propeller while traversing the area between the leading edge of the wing and the nose of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the decision to leave the cockpits of the airplanes… - [NTSB CEN15LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA253.md): Schleicher ASW27 - 18E · Lamy, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2015 · N297JS · Destroyed > A loss of glider control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence and the glider’s severe fragmentation. - [NTSB WPR15LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA176.md): Ayres S2R T34 · Blythe, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2015 · N4018Q · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB WPR15FA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA174.md): Piper PA 22-135 · Livermore, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2015 · N1348C · Destroyed > A loss of control for reasons that could not be determined, because examination of the airframe and engine revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB ERA15LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA231.md): Beech A36 · Siler City, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2015 · N985K · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering for landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB CEN15WA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15WA251.md): M7 Aerospace SA226 - TC · Queretaro, Mexico · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 2, 2015 · XA-UKP · Destroyed > On June 2, 2015, about 1425 central daylight time, an M7 Aerospace LLC SA226-TC airplane, XA-UKP, impacted terrain near Queretaro, Mexico. A postimpact ground fire occurred. The pilot, co-pilot, and three passengers were fatally injured and the airplane was… - [NTSB CEN15FA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA249.md): Monnett John T JR Sonex SA · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2015 · N123SX · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed following a loss of engine power during initial takeoff climb, which resulted in the airplane's wing exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall. The reason for the loss of… - [NTSB ANC15WA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15WA036.md): Cessna 182 · Sikanni Chief, Canada · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 1, 2015 · N759AS · Destroyed - [NTSB ERA15WA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15WA233.md): Vans RV8 · Corropoli, Italy · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 31, 2015 · I-LOVI · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > On May 31, 2015, about 1430 universal coordinated time, a Vans RV8, I-LOVI, and a Vans RV7, I-AMEL, were destroyed after colliding midair and then subsequently colliding with the Adriatic Sea, near Corropoli, Italy. The Italian certificated pilot of the RV8… - [NTSB CEN15FA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA245.md): Beech A36 · Plainview, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 30, 2015 · N221D · Destroyed > The pilot’s decision to take off ahead of an approaching severe thunderstorm, which resulted in an encounter with hazardous weather conditions that led to a loss of airplane control. - [NTSB ANC15FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15FA032.md): Cessna 207 · Bethel, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 30, 2015 · N1653U · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude, which resulted in collision with the terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment from carbon monoxide exposure in flight. The source of the carbon monoxide could not be determined because the… - [NTSB WPR15WA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15WA172.md): Robinson R22 - Beta · Mitchell, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 28, 2015 · VH-HRW · Substantial damage > On May 28, 2015 about 1620 local time, a Robinson R-22 helicopter, Australian registration VH-HRW, collided with terrain near Mitchell, Queensland, Australia. The helicopter sustained substantial damage, and the pilot was fatally injured. The investigation is… - [NTSB WPR15LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA168.md): Hiller UH 12E · Wasco, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2015 · N138HA · Substantial damage > An in-flight impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence. - [NTSB CEN15FA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA240.md): Yakovlev YAK 52 · Syracuse, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 25, 2015 · N124FS · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in the airplane’s wing exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB CEN15WA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15WA254.md): Cessna T182 - T · Carlow, Ireland · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 24, 2015 · N247P · Destroyed - [NTSB ERA15FA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA221.md): BR Legend Turbine Legend · West Columbia, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 23, 2015 · N42BR · Destroyed > An engine flame-out due to fuel starvation as the result of an improperly-installed auxiliary fuel pump fitting, and the pilot's failure to promptly feather the propeller following the engine-flame out, which resulted in decreased glide capability and impact… - [NTSB ANC15WA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15WA029.md): Air Tractor AT802-A · Cold Lake, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 22, 2015 · C-FDHV · Substantial damage > On May 22, 2015, at 1630 mountain daylight time, a Canadian registered Air Tractor, AT-802A airplane, C-FDHV, operated by the Conair Group Inc., was destroyed when it collided with terrain under unknown circumstances during firefighting operations near Cold… - [NTSB WPR15FA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA166.md): Cessna 210F · Pleasanton, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 21, 2015 · N1842F · Destroyed > The pilot’s continued visual flight into instrument flight rules conditions, which resulted in his failure to maintain sufficient clearance from rising terrain. - [NTSB ERA15FA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA220.md): Gulfstream American AA-5A · Rowdy, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 21, 2015 · N26886 · Destroyed > The noninstrument-rated pilot’s decision to continue visual flight rules flight in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control due to spatial disorientation. - [NTSB CEN15WA390](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15WA390.md): Avions Robin DR400 · Arras, France · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 21, 2015 · F-GBUP · Destroyed > On May 21, 2015 about 1245 UTC, a Robin DR400-140B airplane, French registration F-GBUP, impacted into a cultivated field near the Arras-Roclincourt Airport (LFQD), Arras, France. One pilot and a passenger were killed. Another pilot was seriously injured. The… - [NTSB WPR15FA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA163.md): Rockwell Commander 114 · Laughlin, NV · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 18, 2015 · N4775W · Destroyed > A partial loss of engine power due to the turbocharger's seizure as a result of a severely worn turbowheel. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot/owner to have the turbo normalization system inspected every 100 hours as required, which… - [NTSB ERA15FA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA215.md): Beech 95 B55 (T42A) · Saltville, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 18, 2015 · N5816S · Destroyed > The pilot’s flight into developing rain showers and updrafts, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s continued flight into forecast adverse weather conditions, and his reliance on… - [NTSB CEN15FA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA232.md): Piper PA 24-260 · Spring Branch, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 16, 2015 · N9032P · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain control during takeoff due to his impairment from marijuana. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impaired decision to fly after using a disqualifying drug. - [NTSB WPR15FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA161.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Juntura, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 14, 2015 · N5042P · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to see and avoid power lines while intentionally maneuvering at low altitude for the aerial observation flight. - [NTSB ERA15WA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15WA213.md): Cessna 182 · Bajo Hondo, Argentina · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 13, 2015 · LV-CXM · Destroyed > On May 13, 2015, about 1835 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Cessna 182, Argentine registration LV-CXM, impacted power lines while maneuvering during an aerial survey flight near Bajo Hondo, Argentina. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured, and the… - [NTSB ERA15WA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15WA223.md): Cessna 182J · Novo Progresso, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 9, 2015 · PT-CND · Destroyed > On May 9, 2015, about 1430 local time, a Cessna 182J, Brazilian registration PT-CND, was destroyed when it impacted the Baú River, near Novo Progresso, Pará State, Brazil. The Brazilian pilot was fatally injured. The flight, which originated at Novo Progresso… - [NTSB WPR15FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FAMS1.md): Cessna 172S · Davenport, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · May 8, 2015 · N191TG > Undetermined because the airplane was not located. - [NTSB ERA15FA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA208.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 8, 2015 · N5802V · Destroyed > A partial loss of engine power due to contamination in the fuel manifold, which resulted in a collision with terrain shortly after takeoff. - [NTSB ANC15WA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15WA067.md): Kevin D. Yarnevich Kitfox · Surrey, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 8, 2015 · N688KY · Destroyed - [NTSB WPR15FA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA158.md): Piper PA 46 350P · Spokane, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 7, 2015 · N962DA · Destroyed > The mechanic's incorrect installation of two aileron cables and the subsequent inadequate functional checks of the aileron system before flight by both the mechanic and the pilot, which prevented proper roll control from the cockpit, resulting in the pilot's… - [NTSB ERA15WA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15WA216.md): Thrush S2R-T34 · Puebloviejo, Ecuador · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 5, 2015 · HC-CBY · Substantial damage > On May 5, 2015, a Thrush Aircraft, Inc., S2R-T34, Ecuador registration HC-CBY, registered to and operated by Aerovic C.A., collided with terrain near Puebloviejo, Ecuador. Meteorological conditions and flight plan information are unknown for the flight from… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?fatal=1&page=76 ## 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 c."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?fatal=1&page=75 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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