# NTSB investigations, 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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB ERA14CA398](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA398.md): Cessna 172F · Oxford, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2014 · N8432U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper compensation for wind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC14CA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14CA064.md): Cessna 182A · Gustavus, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2014 · N2121G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's unstable landing approach which resulted in a long landing, and subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR14LA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA345.md): Piper PA 28-236 · Salmon, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2014 · N2190H · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s improper surface preparation of the accessory mount pad for the installation of the engine’s dry vacuum pump, which resulted in the loss of engine oil, oil pressure, and engine power during flight. Contributing to the accident was the…
- [NTSB WPR14LA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA343.md): Mooney M20F · Rimrock, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2014 · N7786M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll on a wet sloping runway and his decision to go around before the airplane was configured for takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR14CA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA344.md): Cessna 177 · Pine Bluffs, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 13, 2014 · N2830X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare and failure to maintain aircraft control while landing.
- [NTSB ERA14RA384](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14RA384.md): Cessna 560XL · Santos, Brazil · Accident · 7 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 13, 2014 · PR-AFA · Destroyed
  > On August 13, 2014, about 1003 hours local, a Cessna 560 XL, Brazilian Registration PR-AFA, impacted a densely populated residential area, first colliding with a building then the ground in Santos, SP, Brazil, following an approach to Base Aerea De Santos…
- [NTSB CEN14LA432](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA432.md): Cessna 188 - Undesignat · Columbus, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2014 · N9849V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to release the load of agricultural product before the landing approach and his failure to maintain aircraft control during an initial climb after an aborted landing, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack…
- [NTSB CEN14LA425](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA425.md): Cessna U206E · Braithwaite, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2014 · N2272X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN14CA427](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA427.md): Air Tractor AT 401B · Cimarron, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 13, 2014 · N9071Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the antenna guy wire during an aerial application pass.
- [NTSB CEN14CA426](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA426.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Lancaster, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 13, 2014 · N8343P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate monitoring of the environment and failure to maintain clearance from transmission wires during an aerial application flight.
- [NTSB WPR14LA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA341.md): Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 500N · Idaho Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2014 · N18GH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of helicopter control for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the helicopter did not reveal any mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA14LA383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA383.md): Christen Industries Pitts S · Sarasota, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2014 · N50XV · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the flight instructor's inadequate preflight fuel planning.
- [NTSB CEN15WA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15WA115.md): Rans S7 · Cambaie, Reunion Island, France · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 12, 2014 · N974GL · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN14WA538](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14WA538.md): Piper PA12 · Reykjavik, Iceland · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 12, 2014 · TF-ROD · Minor damage
- [NTSB CEN14LA423](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA423.md): Bell 47G 5 · Mansfield, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2014 · N7089J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines during low-altitude flight in gusting wind conditions following his use of a sedating medication.
- [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 ERA14CA406](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA406.md): Piper PA 34-200T · Gainesville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 11, 2014 · N178SB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN14LA419](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA419.md): Evolution Trikes Revo · South Haven, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2014 · N214EV · Substantial damage
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot’s decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his loss of aircraft control and the resultant overstress and in-flight breakup of the weight-shift-control aircraft.
- [NTSB ANC14CA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14CA063.md): Piper PA 18-150 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 11, 2014 · N8979D · Substantial damage
  > The pilots excessive use of the airplanes brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the training flight.
- [NTSB WPR14LA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA338.md): Nelson RV 3M · North Plains, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 10, 2014 · N43AZ · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons which resulted in a landing gear collapse during the precautionary landing to a field.
- [NTSB WPR14LA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA337.md): Ryan Navion · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2014 · N4533K · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR14LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA336.md): Piper PA 32R-300 · West Jordan, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2014 · N4646F · Destroyed
  > A partial loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined due to the severity of the damage to the engine.
- [NTSB WPR14LA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA335.md): Cessna 180A · Salmon, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2014 · N7784A · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA14LA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA382.md): Jackson Jeremiah D Vans RV6A · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2014 · N214MJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s excessive landing speed, which resulted in a runway excursion and noseover. Contributing to the accident was a partial loss of engine power during an attempted go-around for reasons that could not be determined because no anomalies were identified…
- [NTSB ERA14LA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA378.md): Birchler Boyd Eagle 540 · Standish, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2014 · N34BJ · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation 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 ERA14CA438](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA438.md): Piper PA 28-161 · Block Island, RI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2014 · N2149F · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control during the attempted go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with trees.
- [NTSB DCA14CA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA14CA147.md): Dehavilland DHC 8 102 · Harrisburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2014 · N815EX · Substantial damage
  > the airplanes collision with geese during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB CEN14LA431](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA431.md): Aeronca S11AC · Boulder Junction, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2014 · N4240E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper runway selection, which resulted in a tailwind landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB CEN14LA415](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA415.md): Bell 47G 2 · Jeanerette, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2014 · N4690 · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s improper decision to operate an unairworthy helicopter, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN14CA482](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA482.md): Beech 95 B55 (T42A) · Bremond, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2014 · N5812K · Substantial damage
  > Mismanagement of fuel, which resulted in a total loss of power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ANC14FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14FA062.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Big Lake, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2014 · N5158P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's impairment due to alcohol consumption, which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from trees.
- [NTSB WPR14CA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA333.md): Kitfox Series 5 · Kamiah, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2014 · N910MK · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to open the fuel shutoff valves for each fuel tank before takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA14WA442](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14WA442.md): Cessna 182 - P · Mitu, Colombia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 9, 2014 · HK-1921 · Substantial damage
  > On September 8, 2014, about 2120 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 182P, Colombian registration HK-1921, was substantially damaged while ditching into the Vaupes River near Mitu, Columbia. The pilot sustained minor injuries, one passenger was seriously…
- [NTSB ERA14FA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA377.md): Cessna 150 · Senoia, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2014 · N7968Z · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot’s inadequate preflight weather planning and his improper decision to attempt a visual flight rules flight in night instrument metrological conditions, which resulted in subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA14CA400](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA400.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 20 C1 · Stow, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2014 · N497PA · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor/pilot's failure to recover from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing and the subsequent collapse of the nose landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's lack of total experience in the make and…
- [NTSB ERA14CA379](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA379.md): Aviat Pitts S2B · Lakeville, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2014 · N893DC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to favor the right side of the relatively narrow turf runway while landing, resulting in inadvertent contact with tall grass and a berm.
- [NTSB CEN14WA516](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14WA516.md): Schweizer 269C · Stockerau, Austria · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 9, 2014 · OE-XRL · Substantial damage
  > On August 9, 2014, at 0916 universal coordinated time, a Schweizer model 269C helicopter, Austrian registration OE-XRL, serial number S1716, sustained substantial damage during landing at the Stockerau Airport (LOAU), near Stockerau, Austria. The pilot and…
- [NTSB CEN14LA430](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA430.md): Bombardier CL600 2D24 - 900 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2014 · N943LR · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the tow bar shear pin, which resulted in the tug operator’s loss of control of the airplane during pushback operations. Contributing to the accident was the tug operator’s inability to communicate to the flight crew to apply the airplane’s brakes.
- [NTSB CEN14LA424](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA424.md): Barger Steve M RV-7A · Russell, IA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2014 · N92BF · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot’s inadvertent entry into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his spatial disorientation and the subsequent loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB CEN14FA414](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA414.md): Piper PA 28R-201 · Steamboat Springs, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2014 · N3509M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inability to maintain a climb while attempting to cross over a mountain pass in high-density altitude conditions that degraded the airplane’s climb performance. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to attempt the flight in…
- [NTSB WPR14CA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA339.md): Piper PA 18 · Lysite, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 8, 2014 · N1765P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure the airplane was configured for takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR14CA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA334.md): Jabiru USA Sport J250 SP · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 8, 2014 · N526FL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate approach which resulted in a long landing and runway overrun.
- [NTSB WPR14CA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA332.md): Aeronca 7AC · Apple Valley, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 8, 2014 · N12DF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately secure the airplane while hand-starting the engine.
- [NTSB ERA14WA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14WA381.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Tolima, Colombia · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 8, 2014 · HK1680 · Substantial damage
  > On August 8, 2014, about 2215 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-25-260, Colombian registration HK1680, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain near Tolimo, Colombia. The pilot was seriously injured. The local aerial application flight was…
- [NTSB CEN14WA420](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14WA420.md): Quicksilver MXL Sport II · Cuenca, Spain · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 8, 2014 · EC-FL8 · Substantial damage
  > On August 8, 2014, about 1920 coordinated universal time, a Quicksilver MXL Sport II, motorized ultralight (ULM) aircraft, registry EC-FL8, was substantially damaged after impacting terrain during takeoff. The pilot was fatally injured. At the time of the…
- [NTSB CEN14WA416](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14WA416.md): Cessna 182P · Lake of the Woods, Canada · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 8, 2014 · N1292S · Destroyed
- [NTSB CEN14TA421](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14TA421.md): Piper PA 28-180 · Sulphur, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 8, 2014 · N4286T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly manage the airplane’s fuel supply, which led to fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN14LA412](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA412.md): Enstrom F 28F · Tomah, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2014 · N213BL · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the malfunction of the No. 4 cylinder intake valve.
- [NTSB ERA14CA376](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA376.md): Piper PA 34-220T · Gulf Shores, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 6, 2014 · N212RW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB ERA14CA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA375.md): Cessna 172N · Valkaria, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 6, 2014 · N9400E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance on final approach during a precautionary landing, resulting in a touchdown off the departure end of the runway and collision with terrain. A factor in the accident was a partial loss of engine power for reasons…

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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") = 2014
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=12&year=2014

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