# 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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB GAA15CA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA137.md): Piper PA 24 · Charles City, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2015 · N5152P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate pre-flight fuel planning resulting in fuel exhaustion and a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN15WA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15WA283.md): Lake LA4 - 200 · Split, Croatia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 25, 2015 · 9A-DLA · Destroyed
  > On June 25, 2015, at 1735 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Lake Aircraft LA4-200, Croatian Registration 9A-DLA, was destroyed when it contacted the sea near the Split Airport (LDSP), Resnik, Croatia. One pilot and the sole passenger were fatally injured.…
- [NTSB ANC15MA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15MA041.md): Dehavilland DHC-3 · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · 9 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Jun 25, 2015 · N270PA · Substantial damage
  > (1) the pilot's decision to continue visual flight into an area of instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his geographic disorientation and controlled flight into terrain; and (2) Promech's company culture, which tacitly endorsed flying in…
- [NTSB GAA15CA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA155.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 20 C1 · Salisbury, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 24, 2015 · N577MA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA15CA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA152.md): Air Tractor AT 502B · Edna, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 24, 2015 · N6107W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, resulting in a runway excursion, and collision with a fence.
- [NTSB ERA15LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA251.md): Aeronca 7AC · East Moriches, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2015 · N84927 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taking off in a crosswind, which resulted in a collision with a tree.
- [NTSB WPR15LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA198.md): Cessna TU206F · Schafers Meadows, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2015 · N8424Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll in variable and gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA15CA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA135.md): WSK PZL Mielec M 18A · Nyssa, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2015 · N2159C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA15CA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA134.md): Quicksilver MX · Nampa, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2015 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, resulting in a runway excursion, and a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA15CA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA133.md): Schempp-Hirth Ventus 2C · Hobbs, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2015 · N172VC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper compensation for gusty wind conditions which resulted in impact with terrain short of the runway.
- [NTSB WPR15LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA196.md): Piper PA 32R-301 · Boulder City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2015 · N35590 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB WPR15FA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA195.md): Short Brothers S312 Tucano T MK1 · Maricopa, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2015 · N206PZ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain during low-level airwork, which resulted in uncontrolled collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment from the combined effects of butalbital and codeine.
- [NTSB GAA15CA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA241.md): Cessna 172 · Upperville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 22, 2015 · N5210A · Substantial damage
  > An inflight bird strike, which resulted in wing spar damage.
- [NTSB GAA15CA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA169.md): Weatherly 201B · Pemberton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 22, 2015 · N1292W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane's left main landing gear impacting an unknown object, and subsequent collapse during landing.
- [NTSB GAA15CA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA163.md): Gates Learjet 35A · Grosse Ile, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 22, 2015 · N640BA · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's collision with a deer on the unfenced runway during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident is the airport's failure to establish a continuous fence between the runway and the nature conservancy.
- [NTSB ANC15WA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15WA043.md): Cessna 172 · Fort McMurray, Canada · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 22, 2015 · C-GJSE · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR15LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA194.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G 164A · Five Points, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2015 · N8598H · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s improper reassembly of the engine during overhaul, which led to the failure of the supercharger-blower due to a lack of lubrication and the subsequent total loss of engine power during takeoff.
- [NTSB GAA15CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA151.md): Flight Design Ctls · Andover, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2015 · N799CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management and preflight planning, which resulted in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a forced landing in a field where the airplane nosed over.
- [NTSB GAA15CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA132.md): Ervin Rex H Bear Hawk · Merrill, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2015 · N939RE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB ERA15FA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA245.md): Czech Sport Piper Sport · Holly Ridge, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2015 · N35EP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control after the cockpit canopy opened during initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to securely lock the canopy before takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN15LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA285.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Danville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2015 · N305CG · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB CEN15LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA279.md): Mooney M20K · Sheboygan, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2015 · N1168Z · Substantial damage
  > Oil starvation due to preignition in the No. 5 cylinder as a result of failed spark plugs; the top and sides of the piston head were eroded, which allowed the exhaust gases caused by the preignition to pressurize the crankcase and force engine oil out of the…
- [NTSB WPR15LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA193.md): Bell 47G 5 · Salinas, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2015 · N4427F · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot's visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his spatial disorientation and loss of helicopter control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment by high-dose opioid use.
- [NTSB WPR15LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA192.md): Roberts Super Bear · La Grande, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2015 · N92MJ · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB GAA15CA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA302.md): Aviat A · Grants Pass, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2015 · N90ND · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB GAA15CA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA159.md): Vans RV-12 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2015 · N242VA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to monitor the airplane's glide path during the final approach, which resulted in a low approach path and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA15CA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA127.md): Paquin Michael A A · Concord, NH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2015 · N485MP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a roll over. Contributing to the loss of control was the pilot's failure to disengage the main rotor brake prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA15WA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15WA247.md): Cessna T303 · Vaupes, Colombia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 20, 2015 · HK4677G · Destroyed
- [NTSB CEN15LA451](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA451.md): Cessna 150L · Carthage, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2015 · N17292 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB WPR15LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA191.md): Cessna 180A · Polson, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2015 · N9699B · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during approach for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB GAA15CA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA129.md): Lancair ES - NO Series · Hampshire, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2015 · N800TR · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the brake master cylinder which resulted in a loss of brake pressure and the subsequent loss of directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB GAA15CA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA128.md): Beech C23 · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2015 · N24022 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering to land at night, which resulted in a collision with terrain/objects. A factor contributing to the accident was the lack of oversight by ATC; failing to insure that the fully operational VASI…
- [NTSB ERA15LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA249.md): Beech B 55 · Clearwater, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2015 · N216RW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed completion of the before landing checklist, including the extension of the landing gear, during an approaching thunderstorm, which resulted in a landing with the landing gear in transit and the subsequent collapse of the landing gear.
- [NTSB CEN15FA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA278.md): Cessna 172 · Shreveport, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2015 · N5743A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control during initial climb after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because an examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any preimpact anomalies.
- [NTSB WPR15LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA190.md): Piper PA 20 · Yellow Pine, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2015 · N6939K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to go around after realizing that the airplane’s airspeed and altitude were too high, which resulted in an inadequate flare and bounced landing and a subsequent go-around in high-density altitude conditions.
- [NTSB ERA15LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA248.md): Cessna 152 · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2015 · N6553L · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB ERA15FA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA241.md): Piper PA-22 · Laconia, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2015 · N2569P · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because of insufficient evidence found during postaccident examination of the airframe and engine.
- [NTSB CEN15FA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA277.md): Northwing Design Apache Sport · Taos, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2015 · N51311 · Substantial damage
  > The powered-lift aircraft's departure from controlled flight for reasons that could not be determined from the available information.
- [NTSB ERA15CA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA243.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 20 C1 · Moreland, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2015 · N353DC · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inaccurate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR15LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA186.md): Rockwell International S 2R · Washtucna, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2015 · N8420V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with a quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB ERA15WA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15WA250.md): Bell 206B · Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 16, 2015 · PT-YDY · Destroyed
  > On June 16, 2015, at 1910 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Bell 206B helicopter, Brazilian registration PT-YDY, operated by a private owner, was destroyed following a controlled flight into terrain near Ouro Preto municipality, State of Minas Gerais,…
- [NTSB CEN15WA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15WA327.md): Raytheon Corporate Jets BAE 125 800 · Kerry, Ireland, Ireland · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 16, 2015 · N1310H · No damage
  > The incident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the government of Ireland. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the government of Ireland. Further information pertaining to…
- [NTSB ERA15CA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA242.md): Penell Mark A Rans S-10 KIT · Kirkville, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2015 · N693MP · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering during the initial climb, which resulted in a loss of lift and subsequent off airport landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff after recognizing the airplane's…
- [NTSB WPR15WA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15WA188.md): Robinson R44 - Undesignat · Timber Creek, Australia, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 14, 2015 · VH-KJJ · Substantial damage
  > On June 14, 2015, at 1100 local time, a Robinson R44, VH-KJJ, collided with terrain under unknown circumstances near Timber Creek, Australia. The helicopter was operated under the pertinent civil regulation of the government of Australia. The helicopter was…
- [NTSB WPR15LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA185.md): Cessna 182A · Moab, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2015 · N5143D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning and inflight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB GAA15CA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA122.md): Continental Copters Tomcat MK5A · Elk Mound, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 14, 2015 · N9045T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a positive rate of climb after taking off from the service truck, which resulted in the helicopter impacting terrain.
- [NTSB ERA15WA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15WA261.md): Ilyushin IL-103 · Brest, Belarus · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 14, 2015 · EW-041LL · Destroyed
- [NTSB ERA15LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA240.md): Weatherly 201B · Pell City, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 14, 2015 · N1272W · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate inspection of the airplane's landing gear, which resulted in a collapse of the right main landing gear due to cracking and corrosion.
- [NTSB ERA15LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA239.md): Stinson 108 · Dushore, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2015 · N97505 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power during the initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA15LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA238.md): Cessna T210 · Palmyra, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2015 · N732VN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in conducting an aborted landing and his subsequent failure to establish a proper airspeed during the attempted go-around on a hot day, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to climb and a subsequent stall/mush.

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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") = 2015
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=19&year=2015

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