# 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 WPR14LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA300.md): Luscombe 8A · Rancho Cucamonga, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2014 · N77942 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR14CA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA319.md): Bell 206B · Salinas, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2014 · N291SH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure adequate clearance from ground obstacles during takeoff which resulted in loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB WPR14CA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA301.md): Ercoupe 415 C · Hubbart, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2014 · N99621 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and proper alignment during approach for landing in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA14FA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA345.md): Mooney M20F · North Elba, NY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2014 · N6467Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed for the airplane’s configuration and flight profile, which resulted in an exceedance of the wing’s critical angle-of-attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall/spin.
- [NTSB ERA14CA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA364.md): Cessna 177B · Falmouth, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2014 · N18509 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance on final approach resulting in a touchdown near the departure end of the runway, a runway excursion, and collision with trees.
- [NTSB CEN14LA385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA385.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Wichita Falls, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2014 · N636EV · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power, which resulted in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined during postaccident examination.
- [NTSB CEN14CA384](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA384.md): Cessna T206H · Sterling City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2014 · N6035W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the crosswind landing.
- [NTSB ANC14LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14LA055.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2014 · N9783D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent application of excessive brake pressure during landing on a rough surface, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB WPR14CA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA299.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 20 C1 · Hoopa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 18, 2014 · N528DC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate approach and excessive airspeed which resulted in a long landing and subsequent runway overrun onto rough terrain.
- [NTSB WPR14CA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA296.md): Bell 47G 2A · Merced, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 18, 2014 · N47DT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately monitor the environment to maintain clearance from the power pole guide wire during low level maneuvering.
- [NTSB WPR14CA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA295.md): Cessna R182 · El Monte, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 18, 2014 · N7571T · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear pivot assembly. Contributing to the accident was the owner's failure to perform an inspection of the assembly in accordance with the manufacturer's service bulletin.
- [NTSB CEN14LA417](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA417.md): Stinson 108 1 · Bruno, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2014 · N9034K · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to an anomaly with the carburetor system that could not be determined during postaccident examination.
- [NTSB CEN14LA376](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA376.md): Air Tractor AT 401B · Ellis, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2014 · N4223F · Substantial damage
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot’s inadequate preflight weather planning and subsequent inadvertent encounter with instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and the loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was…
- [NTSB CEN14LA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA375.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G 164A · Fairview, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2014 · N6743Q · Substantial damage
  > The backfire of the engine and its loss of power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN14CA383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA383.md): Piper PA 28-140 · St. Louis, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 18, 2014 · N9789W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to operate an airplane with a known deficiency and to not properly secure the airplane before hand-starting the engine.
- [NTSB WPR14LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA298.md): Piper PA 30 · Othello, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2014 · N7981Y · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB WPR14IA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14IA297.md): Beech B100 · Bakersfield, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2014 · N6756P · Minor damage
  > The failure of the 2nd-stage turbine wheel due to an improper repair of the 2nd-stage stator assembly, which the manufacturer does not consider a repairable item. Contributing to the incident was the designated engineering representative's approval of the…
- [NTSB ERA14CA395](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA395.md): Boeing E75N1 · Penridge, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 17, 2014 · N53546 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed action in correcting a drift to the right during landing roll and his improper use of the wheel brakes which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB ERA14CA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA354.md): Cessna 172P · Hagerstown, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 17, 2014 · N97528 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare.
- [NTSB DCA14RA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA14RA127.md): Boeing 777 - 206 · Hrabove, Ukraine · Accident · 298 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 17, 2014 · 9M-MRD · Destroyed
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- [NTSB CEN14LA373](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA373.md): Garramone Mike A Vixen · Columbus, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2014 · N153PR · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident engine examination did not reveal any preimpact failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN14FA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA369.md): Agusta A109E · Newkirk, NM · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2014 · N507CF · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control.
- [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 ERA14LA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA355.md): Pipistrel Alpha Trainer · Pompano Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2014 · N10PU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s miscalculation of the fuel quantity requirements, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA14LA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA342.md): Holmlund Victor P Auriga · Manville, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2014 · N234VV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper preflight fuel planning and in-flight fuel monitoring, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA14FA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA343.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · North Captiva Island, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2014 · N297AS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to secure the cargo in the cargo compartment, which resulted in a weight shift that led to the center of gravity exceeding its aft limit during a go-around attempt and a subsequent aerodynamic stall. Also causal to the accident were the…
- [NTSB CEN14LA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA374.md): Cessna 172N · Rockville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2014 · N13SK · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to a failure of the dual magneto system. Contributing to the accident was the improper maintenance of the duel magneto system.
- [NTSB CEN14CA457](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA457.md): Cessna 172N · Murphysboro, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2014 · N737SY · Substantial damage
  > A hard landing by person(s) unknown.
- [NTSB CEN14CA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA370.md): Cessna 120 · Midland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2014 · N76097 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed and his delayed application of engine power while on short final which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN14CA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA367.md): American Eurocopter AS350B3 · Grand Praire, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 15, 2014 · N350GP · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision during a practice autorotation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's hard landing during a practice autorotation.
- [NTSB WPR14CA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA293.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G 164B · Marysville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2014 · N48475 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately monitor the environmental conditions to assure the aircraft performance would afford an uneventful takeoff with the loading conditions. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's inability to jettison the load due to the…
- [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 ERA14LA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA341.md): Let L 23 Super Blanik · Warm Springs, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2014 · N400AZ · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the flight instructor to move his glider from an active runway in accordance with procedures due to his distraction by having a conversation with the air boss, which resulted in the landing glider colliding with the glider on the runway.
- [NTSB CEN14WA394](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14WA394.md): MD Helicopter 600N · Kungsangen, Sweden · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 14, 2014 · SE-JKJ · Substantial damage
  > On July 14, 2014, at 1333 coordinated universal time, an MD Helicopters MD600N, SE-JKJ, was substantially damaged following an autorotation near Kungsängen, Stockholm, Sweden. The pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the…
- [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 CEN14CA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA364.md): Mooney M20TN · Durango, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2014 · N562BG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control during landing.
- [NTSB ANC14LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14LA054.md): Cessna 180H · Seward, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2014 · N9083M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s execution of a hard uncoordinated landing, which resulted in the overstress fracture of the right main landing gear (MLG) axle attachment bolts and the subsequent separation of the of the right MLG axle.
- [NTSB ERA14FA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA339.md): Allen Steen Skybolt · Carrollton, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2014 · N849CA · Destroyed
  > An in-flight loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations or based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN14LA443](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA443.md): Piper PA 28-181 · Waukesha, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2014 · N9681K · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because no anomalies were identified during postaccident examination.
- [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 CEN14CA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA368.md): Mckenzie Douglas E Stol CH750 · Dodgeville, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 13, 2014 · N792MC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff resulting in an impact with a tree and terrain.
- [NTSB ERA14FA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA337.md): Culver LFA · Limington, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2014 · N41716 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during initial climb, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN14WA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14WA363.md): Piper PA 28R-201T · Urtaca, France · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 12, 2014 · N717ND · Destroyed
- [NTSB CEN14LA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA361.md): Piper PA 18-150 · Monte Vista, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2014 · N91106 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a go-around following impact with a barley crop, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s…
- [NTSB CEN14CA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA362.md): Aeronca 65CA · Pulaski, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 12, 2014 · N36562 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flight control inputs resulting in a loss of control during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB WPR14CA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA290.md): Bell 47K · Kingston, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 11, 2014 · N88771 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing approach, which resulted in an excessive descent angle and settling with power.
- [NTSB WPR14CA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA289.md): Piper PA 18-150 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 11, 2014 · N83447 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ENG14IA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG14IA019.md): Boeing 767 332 · Los Angeles, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2014 · N139DL · Minor damage
  > The combination of fuel leaking from the integrated drive generator (IDG) fuel/oil heat exchanger and the coincident arcing of the IDG power feeder cables that ignited the leaking fuel. Contributing to the ignition of the fuel was the misrouting of the IDG…
- [NTSB CEN14FA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA356.md): Mooney M20M · Greenwood, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2014 · N72FG · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Also causal to the accident was the pilots' decision…

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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=15&year=2014

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