# Fatal NTSB investigations, 2015 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 1 of 8 · 365 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB ANC16LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16LA011.md): Cessna 172 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2015 · N914CP · Destroyed > The pilot's intentional flight into a building. - [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 CEN16WA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA071.md): Socata TB9 · Malaga, Spain · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 24, 2015 · EC-LIQ · Destroyed > The Comisión De Investigación De Accidentes E Incidentes De Aviación Civil (CIAIAC) of Spain has notified the NTSB of a fatal accident involving a Socata TB-9 airplane, EC-LIQ, that occurred on December 24, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited… - [NTSB WPR16WA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16WA051.md): Beech 200 · New Delhi, India · Accident · 10 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 22, 2015 · VT-BSA · Substantial damage > The Air Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) of India has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Beech Super King Air B-200, registration VT-BSA, that occurred on December 22, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the… - [NTSB WPR16FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA042.md): Piper PA32R · Castro Valley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2015 · N323PA · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation while maneuvering during an instrument approach in instrument meteorological conditions. - [NTSB ERA16FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA075.md): Beech C24R · Winder, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2015 · N2074P · Destroyed > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the examination of the wreckage did not reveal any mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB WPR16FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA041.md): Piper PA 32RT-300T · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 2015 · N36402 · Destroyed > The noninstrument-rated pilot's decision to conduct and continue the flight despite forecast and en route instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), which were not conducive to safe operation under visual flight rules. Also causal to the accident was the… - [NTSB ERA16FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA074.md): Hinton Paul M RV 4 · Greenville, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2015 · N77BP · Destroyed > The pilot's decision to initiate the flight into known adverse weather conditions, in an airplane that was not approved for instrument flight, which resulted in an encounter with instrument meteorological conditions and his subsequent spatial disorientation… - [NTSB WPR16FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA040.md): Airbus Helicopters AS350 · Superior, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2015 · N74317 · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of helicopter control in mountainous terrain as the result of operating the helicopter outside the performance envelope of its hydraulic system and encountering the servo transparency phenomenon. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's… - [NTSB ERA16WA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA069.md): Hawker Beech A36TC · Suvorovskaya, Russia · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 13, 2015 · RA-2587G · Destroyed > On December 13, 2015, about 0826 Universal Time Coordinated (UTC), a Beech A36TC, Russian registration RA-2587G, registered to and operated by a private individual, experienced an in-flight loss of control and collided with terrain near Suvorovskaya Village,… - [NTSB ERA16WA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA072.md): Bell 206 · Mendoza Province, Argentina · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 12, 2015 · LV-VFD · Substantial damage > On December 12, 2015, about 1100 coordinated universal time, a Bell-206, Argentinian registration LV-VFD, was destroyed during a low altitude cruise flight over a reservoir when the helicopter struck the water for undetermined reasons, and sank in… - [NTSB ERA16LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA068.md): Mccorkle Robert B Rans S-12 Airaile · Benton, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2015 · N6202N · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the initial climb, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall/spin. - [NTSB WPR16FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA037.md): Bell 407 · McFarland, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2015 · N408FC · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of control and collision with terrain while attempting a course reversal after inadvertently entering an area of reduced visibility weather conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience with night time… - [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 CEN16WA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA063.md): Cessna 208B · Pickle Lake, Ontario, Canada, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 11, 2015 · C-FKDL · Substantial damage > On December 11, 2015, about 0910 eastern standard time, a Canadian registered Cessna 208B, C-FKDL, impacted terrain approximately 15 nautical miles north of Pickle Lake, Ontario, Canada. The pilot, the sole occupant, was fatally injured. The investigation is… - [NTSB WPR16FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA036.md): Barnett Allen S RV7 · Hurricane, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 10, 2015 · N307AB · Substantial damage > The pilot’s aerobatic maneuver leading to airspeeds above the airplane’s never exceed speed, which resulted in rudder flutter and an in-flight breakup. - [NTSB CEN16FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA062.md): Piper PA46 500TP · Council Bluffs, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2015 · N145JR · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while returning to the airport after becoming distracted by a noncritical flight instrumentation anomaly indication. - [NTSB ERA16FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA063.md): Timothy C Williams CCK-1865 · Linesville, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 2015 · N541TC · Substantial damage > The noninstrument-rated pilot's improper decision to attempt a flight under visual flight rules at night in instrument meteorological conditions to an unlit airstrip, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. - [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 WPR16FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA035.md): Aero Vodochody L 39C · Apple Valley, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2015 · N39AY · Destroyed > A total loss of engine power on takeoff, which resulted from a sudden over-temperature condition due to an improperly adjusted fuel control unit and the deteriorated condition of the fuel nozzles. - [NTSB ERA16WA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA079.md): Embraer EMB720 · Trindade, Brazil · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 6, 2015 · PT-VNC · Destroyed > On December 6, 2015, about 1400 universal coordinated time, an Embraer EMB-720D, Brazilian registration PT-VNC, operated by a private individual, was destroyed when it collided with trees in Trindade, Brazil, while on approach to Aerodromo Nacional Aviacao… - [NTSB CEN16FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA059.md): Cessna 182C · Pattonsburg, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2015 · N8777T · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of airplane control while maneuvering during low-level flight for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any preimpact anomalies. - [NTSB CEN16WA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA056.md): Piper PA28R · Ljubljana, Slovenia, Slovenia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 3, 2015 · OE-DYM · Destroyed > On December 3, 2015, a Piper PA-28R-201 airplane, OE-DYM, was destroyed after impact with terrain while on approach to the Ljubljana Airport, Slovenia. The pilot was fatally injured. This investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Republic of… - [NTSB CEN16WA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA051.md): Rockwell 114 · Lancashire, England, United Kingdom · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 3, 2015 · 2-ROAM · Substantial damage > On December 3, 2015, about 0911 hours universal coordinated time, a Rockwell model 114B airplane, United Kingdom registration 2-ROAM, impacted the Irish Sea while on approach to the Blackpool Airport, Lancashire, England. The pilot was fatally injured. The… - [NTSB ANC16WA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16WA008.md): Robinson R22 · Annaka City, Japan · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 22, 2015 · JA7963 · Destroyed > On November 22, 2015, at 0157 coordinated universal time, a Japanese registered Robinson R22 helicopter, JA7963, operated by a private individual, impacted the slope face of a speedway in Annaka City, Gunma Prefecture, Japan. The pilot and sole passenger… - [NTSB ANC16WA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16WA007.md): Bell 206 · New Taipei City, Taiwan · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 22, 2015 · B31127 · Destroyed > On November 22, 2015, about 0302 Coordinated Universal Time, a Bell 206 helicopter, Taiwan Island registration number B-31127, operated by Emerald Pacific Airlines, was destroyed following an impact with terrain about 7 nautical miles southwest of Taipei… - [NTSB WPR16WA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16WA034.md): Eurocopter AS350 · Fox Glacier, New Zealand · Accident · 7 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 21, 2015 · ZKHKU · Substantial damage > The Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Eurocopter AS350BA helicopter, which occurred on November 21, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the New Zealand Transport Safety… - [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 WPR16FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA029.md): Airbus Helicopters AS350B3E · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2015 · N711BE · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of control during landing on a dolly. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's decision to conduct the flight without an instructor despite multiple flight instructors' recommendations to the contrary, his failure to land on the ramp… - [NTSB ERA16FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA044.md): Beech F33A · North Salem, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2015 · N9318Q · Destroyed > A loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the wreckage revealed no mechanical deficiencies. - [NTSB ERA16WA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA047.md): Cessna 402B · Choco, Colombia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 17, 2015 · HK4981G · Destroyed > On November 17, 2015, about 1550 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 402B, Colombian registration HK4981G, was destroyed when it descended and impacted the ground in a residential area, during takeoff from Acandi Airport (SKAD), Choco, Colombia. The pilot… - [NTSB CEN16WA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA044.md): Bell 206 · San Carlos, Nicaragua · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 17, 2015 · YN-ISA · Destroyed > On November 17, 2015, about 1140 coordinated universal time, a Bell 206L4 helicopter, Nicaraguan registered YN-ISA, impacted the San Juan River near San Carlos, Rio San Juan, Nicaragua. The pilot and three passengers were fatally injured and the helicopter… - [NTSB CEN16FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA042.md): Cessna 182G · Sandia Park, NM · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2015 · N2440R · Destroyed > The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of control. - [NTSB CEN16WA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA045.md): Piper PA 46 350P · Taunton, United Kingdom · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 14, 2015 · N186CB · Destroyed - [NTSB CEN16FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA037.md): Cessna 182Q · Richmond, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2015 · N96381 · Substantial damage > The airplane's impact with trees and terrain during an off-airport forced landing in dark night conditions following a partial loss of engine power. The reason for the partial loss of engine power could not be determined because postaccident examination did… - [NTSB ERA16WA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA037.md): Cessna 650 · Guarda-Mor, Brazil · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 10, 2015 · PT-WQH · Destroyed > On November 10, 2015, at 2030 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Cessna 650 Citation VII, Brazilian registration PT-WQH, operated by a private owner, was destroyed following an in-flight loss of control and collision with terrain near Guarda-mor… - [NTSB CEN16WA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA041.md): Cessna 182 · Parry Sound, Canada · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 10, 2015 · C-GKNZ · Destroyed > On November 10, 2015, at 0020 universal coordinated time, a Canadian registered Cessna 182H airplane, C-GKNZ, impacted terrain shortly after takeoff from the Parry Sound Area Municipal Airport (CNK4), Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada. The pilot and passenger were… - [NTSB CEN16MA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16MA036.md): British Aerospace HS 125 700A · Akron, OH · Accident · 9 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Nov 10, 2015 · N237WR · Destroyed > The flight crew's mismanagement of the approach and multiple deviations from company standard operating procedures, which placed the airplane in an unsafe situation and led to an unstabilized approach, a descent below minimum descent altitude without visual… - [NTSB ERA16WA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA038.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Balsas, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 9, 2015 · PR-RSA · Destroyed > On November 11, 2015, about 1930 universal coordinated time, an Air Tractor AT502B, Brazilian registration PR-RSA, was destroyed when it impacted terrain shortly after takeoff from Balsas Airport, Balsas Brazil. The pilot was fatally injured. The flight was… - [NTSB ERA16FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA035.md): Cessna 441 · Climax, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2015 · N164GP · Destroyed > The pilot’s loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation. Also causal to the accident was the pilot’s impairment by the combined effects of multiple medications and drugs. - [NTSB CEN16FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA034.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Colorado Springs, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2015 · N752C · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of airplane control during the turn back to the airport after takeoff in high density altitude conditions, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and subsequent spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impaired… - [NTSB WPR16WA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16WA026.md): Cessna 310 · Mildura, Australia, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 6, 2015 · VH-BWZ · Destroyed > On November 6, 2015, at 1840 local time, a Cessna 310R, VH-BWZ, operating under the pertinent civil regulation of the Government of Australia, collided with terrain near Mildura, Australia, while on approach. The airplane was destroyed in the post-impact fire… - [NTSB ERA16FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA033.md): Zenith CH701 · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2015 · N56553 · Destroyed > An in-flight structural failure due to a severely corroded wing strut, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. - [NTSB ERA16FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA032.md): Piper PA 28-180 · Cornelia, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2015 · N57WV · Destroyed > The pilot's decision to initiate the flight into known adverse weather conditions, which resulted in his spatial disorientation and loss of airplane control. - [NTSB ERA16FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA031.md): Flight Design Ctls · Queens, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2015 · N622BT · Substantial damage > The noninstrument-rated pilot's spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of airplane control while maneuvering at low altitude, over water with no visible horizon, in dark night conditions, which resulted in a collision with the water. - [NTSB DCA16WA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA015.md): Airbus A321 · Sinai Peninsula, Egypt · Accident · 224 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 31, 2015 · EI-ETJ · Destroyed > The Egyptian Ministry of Civil Aviation has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a AIRBUS A321 airplane, with IAE V2533 engines, that occurred on October 31, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the Egyptian's… - [NTSB DCA16RA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16RA014.md): Bell Helicopter Textron 609 · Tronzano Vercellese, Italy · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 30, 2015 · N609AG · Destroyed > import - [NTSB CEN16FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA024.md): Raytheon A36 · Pottsville, AR · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2015 · N3BE · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain a sufficient climb rate during departure in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. - [NTSB ANC16WA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16WA002.md): Bell 206B · Asquinth, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 28, 2015 · C-GIFY > On October 27, 2015, about 2043 central daylight time, a Bell 206B helicopter, C-GIFY, impacted terrain near Asquinth, Saskatchewan, Canada, under unknown circumstances. The pilot sustained fatal injuries. The Transportation Safety Board (TSB) of Canada is… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?fatal=1&year=2015&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") = 2015 AND c."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?fatal=1&year=2015 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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