# 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 2 of 32 · 1,581 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB ERA16LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA067.md): Golden Circle Air T Bird II · Lenoir, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2015 · N92744 · Destroyed > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed and a coordinated turn in the traffic pattern, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and entering an aerodynamic stall and spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to… - [NTSB GAA16LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16LA087.md): Piper PA 31 · Clearwater, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2015 · N27405 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing. - [NTSB GAA16CA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA085.md): Kelm David Kitfox 7 · Tracy, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 12, 2015 · N35KF · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing, which resulted in a hard landing, runway excursion and impact with terrain. - [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 ERA16LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA066.md): Raytheon A36 · Fayetteville, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2015 · N3241N · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel's application of an unapproved sealant to the engine case halves during engine overhaul, contrary to manufacturer's instructions, which resulted in lubrication restriction due to a bearing shift and the subsequent internal failure of the… - [NTSB ERA16LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA065.md): Dehavilland Tiger Moth DH 82A · Modena, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 12, 2015 · N9410 · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power due to a stuck No. 1 cylinder exhaust valve. - [NTSB DCA16CA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16CA050.md): Boeing 777 223 · Buenos Aires, Argentina · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 12, 2015 · N784AN · No damage > an inadvertant encounter with convective turbulence. - [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 GAA16CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA077.md): Piper PA 28 · California, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 11, 2015 · N432FL · Substantial damage > The student pilot's descent below the prescribed final approach path at night, and flight instructor's failure to correct the student pilot's descent, which resulted in a collision with trees and impact with the ground. - [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 ENG16WA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG16WA006.md): Airbus A319 · Bogota, Colombia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 11, 2015 · N593FL · No damage > On December 11, 2015, an Avianca Airbus A318-111, N593EL, equipped with CFMI CFM56-5 engines, experienced a loss of power from the No. 1 (left) engine. The airplane was operating as Avianca flight AV9398 from Bogota, Colombia to Pasto, Colombia when the… - [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 CEN16LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA061.md): Globe GC 1B · Lake Elmo, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2015 · N78067 · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to the carburetor’s primary venturi, fuel nozzle, or both separating after takeoff. - [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 GAA16LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16LA086.md): Hawker Beechcraft 390 · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2015 · N50VM · Substantial damage > The pilots' decision to conduct an approach and landing in gusting wind conditions, and their failure to maintain control of the airplane during the first approach, which resulted in a wing strike. - [NTSB GAA16CA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA076.md): Cessna 172 · Abilene, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 10, 2015 · N9868Q · Substantial damage > The student pilot's abrupt control inputs during the flare, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's lack of over sight and delayed reaction while landing. - [NTSB DCA16CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16CA030.md): Airbus A319 115 · Great Falls, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 10, 2015 · N3014R · No damage > an encounter with turbulence during initial descent. - [NTSB CEN16WA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA065.md): Enstrom 280 · Salinas Victoria, Mexico · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 10, 2015 · XB-GRG · Substantial damage > On December 10, 2015, about 1710 universal coordinated time, an Enstrom 280FX helicopter, XB-GRG, sustained substantial damage on impact with terrain near Salenas Victoria, Mexico. The pilot sustained a serious injury and the two passengers were uninjured.… - [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 GAA16CA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA075.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 9, 2015 · N4427H · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in a horizontal rotation of the helicopter, and abnormal runway contact. - [NTSB WPR16IA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16IA044.md): Cessna LC41-550FG · Seal Beach, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2015 · N932AC · Minor damage > Improper maintenance performed on the left magneto which led to a loss of engine power. Contributing to the incident was the pilot's failure to check the magnetos in flight in compliance with manufacturers guidance regarding rough running engine. The pilot's… - [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 CEN16LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA058.md): Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 600N · Angleton, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 2015 · N607BP · Substantial damage > A loss of control while hovering for reasons that could not be determined, because postaccident examination revealed no mechanical anomalies or failures that would have precluded normal operation. - [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 GAA16CA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA068.md): Aviat A-1C · Hurtsboro, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 6, 2015 · N76WY · Substantial damage > The pilot's incorrect use of brake pressure during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over. - [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 DCA16WA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA029.md): Boeing 737 · Singapore, Singapore · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 6, 2015 · 9V-MGM · Minor damage > The Air Accident Investigation Bureau of Singapore (AAIB) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737 that occurred on December 06, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB's investigation under the… - [NTSB DCA16WA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA028.md): Boeing 777 223 · Madrid, Spain · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 6, 2015 · N758AN · 2 aircraft · Minor damage > The Spanish CIAIAC has notified the NTSB of a ground collision involving an Iberia Airlines A330 and an American Airlines 777 that occurred on December 06, 2015, in Madrid, Spain. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the CIAIAC… - [NTSB CEN16WA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA060.md): Sikorsky S92 · Wexford, Ireland · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 6, 2015 · EI-ICG · No damage > On December 6, 2015, at 1415 universal coordinated time, a Sikorsky S92 helicopter, Irish registration EI-ICG, was involved in an off shore rescue operation. Two victims were being recovered when one of the victims slipped from the recue harness, fell back… - [NTSB CEN16LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA055.md): Piper PA 28-181 · Pontiac, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2015 · N47480 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s operation of the airplane below the glideslope and off course during a night, instrument approach, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain. - [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 ERA16LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA062.md): Beech D35 · Vine Grove, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2015 · N2991B · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to ensure that the fuel selector was properly positioned before takeoff, which resulted in the subsequent total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB ERA16LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA061.md): Piper PA-24 · Millville, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2015 · N88F · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power during 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 DCA16WA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA034.md): Boeing · Perth, Australia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 4, 2015 · 9V-OJC · No damage > The Australian Transportation Safety Board (ATSB) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 787 that occurred on December 04, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the ATSB's investigation under the provisions… - [NTSB GAA16CA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA073.md): Cessna 172N · Boca Raton, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 3, 2015 · N5185D · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing touchdown resulting in a runway excursion, a collision with an object, and an impact with terrain. - [NTSB GAA16CA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA069.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Mammoth, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 3, 2015 · N546C · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to takeoff in high crosswind conditions resulting in the inability to maintain an adequate crosswind correction, consequently failing to maintain directional control and departing the runway, and subsequently colliding with fixed airfield… - [NTSB ERA16LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA059.md): Pacific Aerospace 750XL · Raeford, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2015 · N216PK · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point and speed during a precautionary landing with the engine shut down. Contributing to the accident was an erroneous engine torque indication, which led the pilot to shut the engine down, for reasons that… - [NTSB DCA16WA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA072.md): Boeing 737 · Portela, Portugal · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 3, 2015 · PH-HSG · No damage > The Dutch Safety Board (DSB) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on December 03, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the DSB investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13… - [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 GAA16CA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA070.md): Stinson 108 · Sharon, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 2, 2015 · N97537 · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to continue the unstabilized approach and landing and his delayed decision to go around with an insufficient climb rate, which resulted with collision with trees. - [NTSB GAA16CA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA066.md): Grumman American Avn. AA 5 · West Point, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 2, 2015 · N28295 · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to fly a traffic pattern following an aborted instrument landing in night instrument metrological conditions, which resulted in a loss of visual reference to the runway, an inadvertent aerodynamic stall, and a collision with terrain. - [NTSB DCA16WA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA049.md): Bombardier BD100 1A10 · Le Bourget, France · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 2, 2015 · OE-HRS · Minor damage > The BEA of France has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Bombardier BD100 1A10 that occurred on December 02, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the BEA's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as the… - [NTSB CEN16LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA053.md): Pipistrel Virus · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2015 · N145VS · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of contamination in the right fuel tank and fuel lines, which prevented fuel from flowing to the engine. - [NTSB ERA16LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA055.md): Robinson R22 · Venice, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2015 · N8560M · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during an autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB ERA16LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA053.md): Piper PA-32 · Opa Locka, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2015 · N5568J · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel's inadequate inspection of the exhaust system, which resulted in the escape of exhaust gases into the engine compartment and a subsequent total loss of engine power. - [NTSB GAA16CA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA065.md): Cessna T210N · Avalon, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 29, 2015 · N99210 · Substantial damage > The pilot's delay in aborting the landing, resulting in a runway overrun and nose over. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2015&page=3 ## 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=2&year=2015 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.