# 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 76 of 617 · 30,845 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB CEN15LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA222.md): Air Tractor AT 502B · Basile, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2015 · N4221G · Destroyed > The pilot’ failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. - [NTSB ERA15FA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA204.md): Cessna 182 · Mulberry, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 3, 2015 · N6579M · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to recover from a controlled descent for reasons that could not be determined during the postaccident investigation. - [NTSB ERA15FA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA203.md): Cessna 172 · Penn Yan, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 3, 2015 · N3969L · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the student's inappropriate configuration of the airplane's wing flaps for the initial climb. - [NTSB CEN15WA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15WA221.md): Beech Beech 95-B55 · Dundee, United Kingdom · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 3, 2015 · G-RICK > On May 3, 2015, at 1113 coordinated universal time, a Beech 95-B55 airplane, G-RICK, impacted terrain while on approach to the Dundee Airport (EGPN), Dundee, Scotland. The pilot and one passenger were fatally injured and the airplane was destroyed. Instrument… - [NTSB CEN15FA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA211.md): Hoffman Zenith 701 · Trinidad, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2015 · N95MH · Substantial damage > The noncertificated pilot's failure to maintain airspeed following a loss of engine power while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in the airplane's wing exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall. The reason for the… - [NTSB CEN15FA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA210.md): Eurocopter Deutschland MBB BK 117 C-2 · Austin, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2015 · N392TC · No damage > The helicopter rescue specialist was not properly attached to the hoist system, which resulted in a fall during a night hoist operation. - [NTSB WPR15FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA152.md): Piper PA 28-140 · Mt Tom, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2015 · N1729J · Destroyed > The noncertificated pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation leading to the pilot's loss of control of the airplane and subsequent collision with mountainous terrain. - [NTSB DCA15WA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA15WA115.md): Bell UH1H - NO Series · Bainskloof, South Africa · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 22, 2015 · ZU-UHI · Destroyed > The government of South Africa has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BELL UH-1H helicopter that occurred on April 22, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of South Africa's investigation under the… - [NTSB CEN15WA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15WA208.md): Edge 360 · Norfolk, United Kingdom · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 22, 2015 · G-EDGJ > On April 22, 2015, about 1340 coordinated universal time, an Edge 360 airplane, G-EDGJ, impacted terrain while performing aerobatic maneuvers near Norfolk, United Kingdom. The pilot was fatally injured. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and… - [NTSB ERA15WA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15WA195.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Punta Cana, Dominican Republic · Accident · 7 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 20, 2015 · HI 957 · Destroyed - [NTSB WPR15LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA150.md): Cessna 206H · Redding, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2015 · N3535M · Destroyed > The pilot's intentional descent into terrain. - [NTSB WPR15FA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA147.md): Robert C. Hanson Pitts S2E · Lebec, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2015 · N75BH · Destroyed > The pilot’s continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his failure to maintain sufficient clearance from rising terrain. - [NTSB ANC15FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15FA021.md): Cessna 180 · Whittier, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2015 · N9247C · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to continue flight into known icing conditions, contrary to the airplane’s limitations, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to icing. - [NTSB WPR15WA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15WA145.md): Bell 206 - B · Ziyang City, China, China · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 13, 2015 · B-7607 · Substantial damage > On April 13, 2015, at 0800 local time, a Bell 206 BIII, B-7607, collided with a wire during an aerial application flight near Ziyang City, Sichuan Province, China. The helicopter was operated by Hubei Tongcheng General Aviation Ltd under the pertinent civil… - [NTSB ERA15RA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15RA199.md): Swearingen SA226-TC · North Vancouver, Canada · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 13, 2015 · C-GSKC · Destroyed > On April 13, 2015, at 0709 Pacific daylight time, a Swearingen SA226-TC, Canadian registration C-GSKC, operating as Carson Air flight 66, was destroyed in an area of mountainous terrain about 10 nautical miles north of North Vancouver, British Columbia. The… - [NTSB ERA15WA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15WA182.md): Cessna 172S · Santander, Colombia · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 12, 2015 · HK5064G · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > On April 12, 2015, about 1915 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 172S, Colombian registration HK5064G, and a Cessna 150M, Colombian registration HK1912G, were substantially damaged after impacting mountainous terrain in the vicinity of the Serrania Los… - [NTSB ERA15FA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA181.md): Piper PA-31T1 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2015 · N119RL · Destroyed > A rapid onset of smoke and/or fire inflight for reasons that could not be determined due to the postimpact fire and the condition of the wreckage. - [NTSB WPR15FA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA144.md): Schempp-Hirth Standard Cirrus · Prescott Valley, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2015 · N352D · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the glider’s critical angle of attack during the initial climb after a ground-tow launch, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin. - [NTSB ERA15WA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15WA193.md): Cessna 210L · Assuncao do Piaui, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 11, 2015 · PR-APG · Destroyed > On April 11, 2015, at 2200 coordinated universal time, a privately owned Cessna 201L, Brazilian registered PR-APG, was destroyed when it impacted terrain under unknown circumstances near Assuncao do Piaui Municipality, State of Piaui, Brazil. The pilot was… - [NTSB CEN15LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA195.md): Quad City Challenger - II · Chippewa Falls, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2015 · N30796 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s incapacitation due to a cardiovascular event, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent impact with terrain. - [NTSB WPR15FA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA143.md): Cessna T210M · Challis, ID · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2015 · N732YQ · Substantial damage > The pilot's attempt to depart in conditions that resulted in the airplane having insufficient performance capability, which resulted in a collision with a tree. - [NTSB CEN15FA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA190.md): Cessna 414A · Bloomington, IL · Accident · 7 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2015 · N789UP · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the instrument approach in night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing to the… - [NTSB ERA15FA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA178.md): Hughes 369D · Cherokee, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2015 · N555JC · Substantial damage > The pilot's spatial disorientation during a low-level river crossing in rainy, gray, reduced visibility meteorological conditions, which resulted in the helicopter's subsequent descent and impact with the water. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's… - [NTSB DCA15WA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA15WA113.md): Eurocopter AS365N3 · Jalan Sungai Lalang, Kampung Pasir baru, Semenyih, Malaysia · Accident · 6 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 4, 2015 · 9M-IGB · Destroyed - [NTSB CEN15WA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15WA191.md): Piper Piper PA-28-140 · Loch Etive, United Kingdom · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 4, 2015 · G-BHXK · Destroyed > On April 4, 2015, at an unknown time, a United Kingdom registered Piper PA-28-140 airplane, G-BHXK,impacted mountainous terrain near Lock Etive, Oban, Argyll, and Bute, United Kingdom.The two occupants were fatally injured. The investigation is under the… - [NTSB WPR15FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA140.md): Quicksilver Enterprises MXL II · Petaluma, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 2015 · N476VB · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and structural failure. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment from his use of diphenhydramine. - [NTSB CEN15FA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA194.md): S C Aerostar S A YAK 52TW · Advance, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 2015 · N555GD · Destroyed > The pilot’s loss of airplane control while maneuvering for reasons that could not be determined because an examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any preimpact abnormalities. - [NTSB CEN15FA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA189.md): Cessna 152 · Batesville, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2015 · N65463 · Destroyed > The noninstrument-rated pilot's controlled flight into terrain due to an inadvertent encounter with clouds in dark night conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly at night in marginal visual meteorological conditions without the… - [NTSB ERA15FA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA175.md): Bedecorp BD-22 · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2015 · N224BD · Destroyed > The pilot's excessive pitch control inputs to the airplane’s sidestick control, which resulted in an overstress of the airframe and its subsequent in-flight breakup. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to operate the airplane contrary to the… - [NTSB ERA15WA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15WA180.md): Bell 206 - L4 · Diego de Almagro, Chile · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 31, 2015 · CC-APP · Destroyed > On March 31, 2015, about 2210 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Bell 206L4, Chilean registration CC-APP, operated by a private individual, was destroyed during a collision with power lines and a subsequent postcrash fire, while maneuvering near Diego de… - [NTSB CEN15FA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA187.md): Aircraft Mfg & Dvlpmt CH601XL · Pleasanton, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2015 · N623HS · Destroyed > The pilot's excessively high angle-of-attack on rotation that prevented the airplane from climbing sufficiently to avoid the approaching trees. - [NTSB ERA15FA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA173.md): Bell Helicopter Textron 206 L-1 · Saucier, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2015 · N50KH · Destroyed > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to postaccident fire damage. - [NTSB CEN15WA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15WA193.md): Rans S6 - ES · Tan Rouge, Réunion · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 30, 2015 · N974GQ · Destroyed > On March 30, 2015, about 0630 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Rans S6-ES airplane, French registration 974-GQ, impacted terrain near Tan Rouge, Reunion. The pilot and passenger on board were fatally injured. The airplane was destroyed. The local flight… - [NTSB ERA15FA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA171.md): Piper PA28 · West Chester, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2015 · N6842W · Destroyed > The failure of the flight instructor and the pilot to abort the takeoff after the airplane experienced a partial loss of engine power with adequate runway remaining, and their subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which led to the airplane… - [NTSB ERA15FA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA170.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Orange, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2015 · N32396 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed after takeoff, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB CEN15WA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15WA186.md): Robinson R44 - II · Modrava, Czechia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 29, 2015 · OK-RRJ · Substantial damage > On March 29, 2015, at 0920 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Robinson model R44 Raven II helicopter, Czech Republic registration OK-RRJ, serial number 12464, sustained substantial damage when it collided with wooded terrain within Šumava National Park, near… - [NTSB ERA15WA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15WA185.md): Aerospool Dynamic WT-9 · Cotopaxi Volcano, Ecuador · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 28, 2015 · F-JUKE · Destroyed > On March 28, 2015, about 1300 local time, an Aerospool Dynamic WT9, French registration F-JUKE, was destroyed when it impacted terrain on Cotopaxi Volcano, Cotopaxi Province, Ecuador. The Swiss pilot was fatally injured. The flight, which originated at… - [NTSB CEN15FA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA181.md): Piper J-4A · Pine River, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2015 · N30341 · Substantial damage > The pilot' failure to maintain adequate airspeed after takeoff, which resulted in the airplane's wing exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to conduct the flight… - [NTSB WPR15FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA135.md): Piper PA32R - 301 · Townsend, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2015 · C-GAUS · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to depart on and to continue a visual flight rules flight over mountainous terrain into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent… - [NTSB DCA15WA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA15WA093.md): Airbus Industrie A320-211 · Barcellonette, France · Accident · 152 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 24, 2015 · D-AIPX · Destroyed - [NTSB ERA15FA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA164.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Orlando, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2015 · N30242 · Destroyed > An inflight loss of control due to the likely detachment of the forward left servo control tube upper rod end attachment bolt. - [NTSB ERA15WA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15WA167.md): Cessna TU206 - G · Mitu, Colombia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 20, 2015 · HK2327 · Substantial damage > On March 20, 2015, about 1805 coordinated universal time, a Cessna TU206G, Colombian registration HK-2327, was substantially damaged while ditching into the Vaupés River near the Fabio Alberto León Bentley Airport (SKMU), Mitú, Columbia. The pilot and a… - [NTSB ERA15RA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15RA163.md): Beech B90 · Punta del Este, Uruguay · Accident · 10 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 19, 2015 · LV-CEO · Destroyed > On March 19, 2015, about 20:38 Local Time, a Beech Model B90 King Air, Argentine Registration LV-CEO, operated by Drogueria Meta, S.A., impacted water in Laguna del Sauce, Punta del Este, Uruguay. Night visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and flight… - [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 CEN15FA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA174.md): Cessna 182Q · El Paso, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2015 · N735KF · Destroyed > The pilot's decision to continue a visual flight rules flight into known instrument flight rules conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. - [NTSB ERA15WA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15WA159.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Macas, Ecuador · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 15, 2015 · HC-CNC · Destroyed > On March 15, 2015, at an unknown time, a Piper PA-34, Ecuadorian registration HC-CNC, impacted terrain under unknown circumstances shortly after takeoff from Edmundo Carvajal Airport, Macas, Ecuador. The pilot, the sole occupant, was fatally injured. The… - [NTSB ERA15LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA156.md): Kolb Twinstar · Reynolds, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2015 · N193Y · Substantial damage > The student 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. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's decision to operate… - [NTSB CEN15WA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15WA173.md): Eipper Quicksilver - GT500 · Illes Balears, Spain · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 14, 2015 · EC-DK6 · Substantial damage > This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. The foreign authority was the source of this information. On March 14, 2015, about 1145 UTC, an Eipper Quicksilver GT-500 airplane, EC-DK6, (s/n 0085) impacted terrain after an… - [NTSB CEN15FA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA171.md): Eurocopter AS 350 B2 · Eufaula, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2015 · N919EM · Destroyed > The flight's inadvertent encounter with night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot turning the helicopter and subsequently descending into trees and terrain due to spatial disorientation. - [NTSB WPR15FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA125.md): BAE Systems MK-67 Hawk · Yuma, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 2015 · N506XX · Substantial damage > The pilot’s initiation of an early rotation during takeoff, which led to an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's use of nose up pitch trim and the operator's policy to use nose-up pitch trim during… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?fatal=1&page=77 ## 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=76 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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