# 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 WPR14CA400](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA400.md): Mazurek Keith P Zodiac 601XL · Hurricane, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 22, 2014 · N599KM · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was an incorrectly calibrated fuel totalizer.
- [NTSB WPR14CA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA276.md): Christen Industries A 1 · Moses Lake, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 22, 2014 · N2914Q · Substantial damage
  > The airplane impacted a bird during low level flight.
- [NTSB WPR14CA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA261.md): Cessna 210A · Port Angeles, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 22, 2014 · N9457X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground-loop.
- [NTSB ERA14LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA305.md): Christen Industries A 1 · Tampa, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2014 · N436C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent into the ground.
- [NTSB CEN14LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA305.md): Bollinger Robert L BD 4 · Fairfield, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2014 · N108BC · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control due to the in-flight separation of the propeller blades for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB WPR14CA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA259.md): Beech A23 24 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2014 · N3611Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare and failure to maintain directional control during the aborted landing.
- [NTSB ERA14CA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA306.md): Erick Magno & Assoc Pa Drifter · Zephryhills, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2014 · N1694P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing.
- [NTSB CEN14WA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14WA332.md): Cessna U206 · Abbeyshrule, Ireland · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 21, 2014 · G-SKYE · Substantial damage
  > On June 21, 2014, about 1115 hours universal coordinated time, a Cessna model U206 Turbo Stationair, United Kingdom registration G-SKYE, was substantially damaged during a forced landing following a loss of engine power after takeoff from the Abbeyshrule…
- [NTSB CEN14LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA309.md): Schumacher Challenger II · St. Joesph, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2014 · N441MS · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to a lack of lubrication following the in-flight failure of the mechanical oil injection pump. Contributing to the accident was the temporary obscuration of the pilot's forward visibility due to sun glare during the forced…
- [NTSB CEN14LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA307.md): Rotorway Exec 162F · Mt. Comfort, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2014 · N6828D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s installation of an unauthorized main rotor belt and his subsequent failure to properly inspect the belt, which resulted in inadequate belt tension, the belt’s failure, and the subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN14FA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA306.md): Brumwell RV-6 · Sauk Rapids, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2014 · N135BB · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of pitch control due to the in-flight opening of the canopy during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because fire damage precluded examination of the airplane’s canopy and systems.
- [NTSB CEN14CA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA348.md): Zach Vans RV-6A · Wayne, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2014 · N996AZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot became distracted and landed short of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the hole in the ground.
- [NTSB CEN14CA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA314.md): Air Tractor AT 402B · Newport, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2014 · N428JJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged his altitude which resulted in the airplane contacting a wire during the low altitude aerial application maneuver.
- [NTSB ANC14CA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14CA045.md): Piper PA 18-150 · Nenana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2014 · N4000Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive braking following his overshoot of the intended touchdown point on a short airstrip, which resulted in nose-over of the airplane. A contributing factor was the pilot's mental distraction during the landing.
- [NTSB WPR14LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA257.md): Cessna 152 · Agua Dulce, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2014 · N4606L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue the takeoff from the upsloping runway with full-flap deflection in high density altitude conditions, which led to a decreased climb rate and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR14FA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA262.md): Mooney M20B · Page, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2014 · N74584 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain while maneuvering in a canyon in high-density altitude conditions.
- [NTSB WPR14CA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA260.md): Piper PA 28-181 · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2014 · N928PA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare and failure to maintain aircraft control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR14CA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA256.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2014 · N681SH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering for landing.
- [NTSB WPR14CA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA255.md): Cosmos Phase II Phase II 582 · Caldwell, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2014 · N234BS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to monitor the environment and to maintain sufficient altitude to clear power lines during low altitude flight.
- [NTSB WPR14CA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA254.md): Maule MX 7-235 · Port Orchard, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2014 · N5665A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed remedial action and failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB ERA14LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA309.md): Simmons William E Aventura 2 · Rockledge, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2014 · N700WS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during a forced landing following a loss of engine power, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate inspection of the engine, which resulted in a loose ground wire lug on…
- [NTSB ERA14LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA308.md): Taylor J-2 · Lock Haven, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2014 · N16667 · Substantial damage
  > The airplane owner’s failure to clean and lubricate the engine valve guides and stems, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during the initial climb due to an exhaust valve failure.
- [NTSB DCA14FA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA14FA122.md): Boeing 767 36N · Kabul, Afghanistan · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2014 · N768NA · Substantial damage
  > the early reduction of engine thrust that resulted in an excessive sink rate and nose high pitch attitude during the landing flare. Contributing to the accident was a significant change in the vertical and horizontal wind components just prior to touchdown.
- [NTSB CEN14LA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA320.md): Cessna 172XP · St. Cloud, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2014 · N758HP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed and angle-of-attack after a partial loss of engine power on takeoff, which resulted in a stall and the subsequent impact with water. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of engine power due to…
- [NTSB CEN14LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA319.md): Grumman G 164 · Anadarko, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2014 · N455Y · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power while climbing after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB CEN14CA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA323.md): Cessna E162 · Wichita, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2014 · N511ML · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the landing approach which resulted in an inadvertent stall and impact with the runway.
- [NTSB ANC14CA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14CA044.md): Cessna 208B · Egegik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2014 · N208SM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of situational awareness during the takeoff roll resulting in a collision with a refrigeration trailer.
- [NTSB WPR14LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA250.md): Cessna 172RG · Alturas, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2014 · N6091R · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s failure to attain rotation speed during the takeoff roll for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident was the…
- [NTSB WPR14CA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA264.md): Cessna 175A · Salmon, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2014 · N7936T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point that resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB ERA14WA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14WA304.md): Cessna U206E · Cerro Militar, Municipio de Calima, Colombia · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 19, 2014 · N4258 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN14LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA313.md): Robinson R22 - Beta · Moscow Mills, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2014 · N784SH · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action to correct the student pilot’s use of an excessive descent rate during a practice autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN14LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA308.md): Gulfstream Schweizer A/C Gulfstream AM G 164C · Beech Grove, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2014 · N7501Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in his attempt to take off with insufficient climb performance to climb out of ground effect in the high-density altitude conditions.
- [NTSB CEN14CA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA317.md): Quicksilver Enterprises MXL II Sport · Watertown, SD · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2014 · N4474P · Substantial damage
  > The uncertificated pilot's loss of control while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB ANC14CA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14CA043.md): Piper PA 18-135 · Beluga, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2014 · N27293 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control when encountering a downdraft during the initial climb after takeoff, resulting in a collision with brush and terrain.
- [NTSB WPR14FA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA252.md): Cessna 175 · Moab, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2014 · N7043M · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s decision to approach rising mountainous terrain at too low an altitude to clear it and his subsequent attempt to climb, which exceeded the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack and resulted in a stall/spin.
- [NTSB ERA14LA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA321.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G 164B · Farmington, DE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2014 · N891JC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning for a takeoff in high-density altitude conditions and his decision to reduce power during the initial climb, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA14FA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA300.md): Israel Aircraft Industries 1124A · Huntsville, AL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2014 · N793BG · Destroyed
  > The flight crew's inability to maintain airplane control during initial climb following deployment of the right thrust reverser for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine thrust reverser system did not…
- [NTSB CEN14LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA301.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Lake City, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2014 · N993QC · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN14FA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA300.md): Piper PA 46-310P · Lehman, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2014 · N2428Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to enter an area of known adverse weather, which resulted in the loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the air traffic controller's failure to provide critical weather information to the pilot to help him…
- [NTSB CEN14CA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA303.md): Piper PA 28-180 · Port Isabel, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 18, 2014 · N66AS · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper inflight planning and reliance of fuel gauge readings, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ANC14CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14CA042.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Coldfoot, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 18, 2014 · N74713 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in an emergency landing on uneven terrain.
- [NTSB WPR14LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA251.md): Airbus AS 350 BA FX1 · Wailuku, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2014 · N6094H · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine’s pneumatic fuel control line fitting, resulting in a loss of engine power. Contributing to the failure was the repeated loosening and re-torqueing of the fitting during required maintenance and inspection.
- [NTSB WPR14FA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA231.md): Grumman G 21A · Sula, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2014 · N888GG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to continue flight into deteriorating weather conditions in an airplane not maintained for instrument flight, which resulted in a loss of control due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB ERA14LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA295.md): Maule M4-220C · Cherryville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2014 · N535TJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent main landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB ERA14LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA294.md): Cub Crafters CC18-180 · Pennsboro, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2014 · N696RP · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because the postaccident engine examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA14LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA293.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Allentown, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2014 · N152CC · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate inspection and maintenance of the helicopter’s landing gear dampers, which resulted in ground resonance during helicopter shutdown.
- [NTSB ERA14FA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA292.md): Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC41 550FG · East Patchogue, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2014 · N610MH · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot's encounter with instrument meteorological conditions and his decision to continue visual flight rules flight in instrument conditions, which resulted in a loss of control due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB DCA14CA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA14CA124.md): Boeing 767 424ER · Newark, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2014 · N77066 · No damage
  > A hot liquid splashed from a meal box onto the flight attendant's hand, resulting in a 2nd degree burn.
- [NTSB DCA14CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA14CA120.md): Boeing 737 7H4 · Dallas, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2014 · N968WN · No damage
  > A buildup of pressure in the coffee filter package resulting in the release of hot coffee and grounds when the potlocking handle was raised, which resulted in 2nd and 3rd degree burns.
- [NTSB CEN14LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA296.md): Bell 206B · Decatur, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2014 · N536T · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s improper recovery from a practice autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing.

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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=18&year=2014

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