# 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. Page 3 of 31 · 1,534 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB CEN15LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA059.md): Ross H/Herriott M Vans Aircraft RV 3 · Las Cruces, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2014 · N625ZH · Destroyed > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control, which resulted in a stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to obtain adequate familiarization in the accident airplane type before the accident. - [NTSB WPR15IA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15IA046.md): Embraer EMB-505 · Palm Springs, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2014 · C-GJOL · Minor damage > The failure of the gust lock actuator solenoid for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the rudder gust lock system revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB WPR15CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15CA047.md): Cessna 182Q · San Luis Obispo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 23, 2014 · N97347 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the landing flare with a crosswind. - [NTSB CEN15FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA056.md): Aero Commander 500A · McDade, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2014 · N14AV · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle-of-attack for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing to the accident… - [NTSB CEN15CA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA213.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Mesquite, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 23, 2014 · N580 · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of directional control while landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which exceeded the airplane's maximum demonstrated crosswind velocity. - [NTSB WPR15FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA045.md): Piper PA 24-250 · Garberville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2014 · N7428P · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to extensive damage sustained during the collision and postaccident water immersion. - [NTSB DCA15CA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA15CA025.md): Boeing 737 7H4 · Dallas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 21, 2014 · N263WN · 2 aircraft · Minor damage > N263WN captain's failure to maintain a safe clearance from the parked N8314L resulting in a ground collision. - [NTSB CEN15LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA057.md): Embraer EMB-500 · Sugarland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2014 · N584JS · Substantial damage > The pilot's engagement of the emergency parking brake during the landing roll, which decreased the airplane's braking performance and prevented it from stopping on the available runway. Contributing to the pilot's decision to engage the emergency parking… - [NTSB CEN15CA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA058.md): Mccrary Bobby C JR RV 4 · Los Lunas, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 21, 2014 · N639JH · Substantial damage > The pilot inadvertently applied the left brake during the landing roll which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent impact with terrain. - [NTSB CEN15CA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA055.md): Piper PA 28-181 · Strasburg, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 21, 2014 · N2204Q · Substantial damage > The exhaustion of the fuel supply resulting in a complete loss of engine power. - [NTSB ERA15CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA057.md): Cessna T182T · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 20, 2014 · N6004S · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to properly set the throttle prior to engine start, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with a hangar. - [NTSB CEN15WA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15WA054.md): Piper PA31 · Ciudad Victoria, Mexico · Accident · 6 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 20, 2014 · XB-ZAX · Substantial damage > On November 20, 2014, a Piper PA-31, XB-ZAX, impacted terrain near Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas, Mexico. The pilot and five passengers were fatally injured and the airplane sustained substantial damage. The aircraft originated from Ciudad Victoria before… - [NTSB CEN15LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA053.md): Beech 58P · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2014 · N3689L · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper decision to land long (past the midpoint) on a wet runway and his failure to conduct a go-around when the airplane did not touch down at the approach end of the runway, which resulted in an overrun. - [NTSB WPR15WA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15WA054.md): Cessna 152 · Indore, India, India · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 19, 2014 · VT-EUE · Substantial damage > On November 19, 2014, at 0524 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 152, VT-EUE, collided with the ground shortly after takeoff from Indore Airport, India. The airplane was operated by the Madhya Pradesh Flying Club under the pertinent civil regulations of the… - [NTSB ERA15CA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA055.md): Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter MD500 · Decatur, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 18, 2014 · N8371F · Substantial damage > An undetermined pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an electrical transmission tower resulting in substantial damage to a main rotor blade. Postaccident investigation could not determine which of two pilots was flying the helicopter at the time the… - [NTSB CEN15FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA048.md): Aero Commander 500 B · Chicago, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2014 · N30MB · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while attempting to return to the airport after a reported engine problem, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin. - [NTSB WPR15CA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15CA044.md): Ultramagic N-250 · Wittman, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 17, 2014 · N59EX · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the balloon when the wind unexpectedly increased which resulted in a collision with trees during the landing. - [NTSB ERA15WA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15WA061.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Cidade Gaúcha, State of Paraná, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 17, 2014 · PR-WIZ · Destroyed > On November 17, 2014, about 1758 universal coordinated time, a Piper PA-25-235, Brazilian registration PR-WIZ, was destroyed when it impacted the ground in a sugar cane field in Cidade Gaúcha, Paraná, Brazil. The pilot was fatally injured. The flight was… - [NTSB CEN15LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA050.md): Cessna 401A · Fulton, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2014 · N401ME · Substantial damage > A failure of the right engine magneto distributor drive gears, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s failure to inspect and maintain the magnetos in accordance with the engine… - [NTSB CEN15CA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA074.md): Cessna 150L · New Buffalo, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 16, 2014 · N6985G · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action during landing. Contributing was the snow on the runway surface. - [NTSB WPR15LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA042.md): Cessna U206G · La Verne, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2014 · N9420R · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll for reasons that could not be determined, because postaccident examination of the nosewheel assembly revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB WPR15CA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15CA068.md): Cessna E162 · Santa Rosa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 15, 2014 · N5216N · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent nose gear collapse. - [NTSB WPR15CA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15CA043.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Prescott, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 15, 2014 · N32VH · Substantial damage > The certified flight instructor's failure to maintain helicopter control during the autorotation which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent roll over. - [NTSB ERA15LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA053.md): Beech F33A · Clinton, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2014 · N4548S · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate fuel planning and improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to follow proper procedures in response to the loss of engine power. - [NTSB ERA15LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA052.md): Dehavilland Tiger Moth DH 82A · Williamson, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2014 · N28681 · Destroyed > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall at an insufficient altitude to fully recover before collision with obstacles and terrain. - [NTSB CEN15FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA051.md): Mooney M20C · Pagosa Springs, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2014 · N6466U · Destroyed > The noninstrument-rated pilot's improper decision to fly to the destination airport and into known instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his controlled flight into mountainous terrain during a snow storm. - [NTSB ANC15LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15LA004.md): Helio H 295 · Nenana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2014 · N6465V · Substantial damage > The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no evidence of any preimpact mechanical anomalies. - [NTSB WPR15CA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15CA041.md): Champion 7ECA · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 14, 2014 · N2563F · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff roll. - [NTSB WPR15CA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15CA040.md): Aerospatiale AS350BA · Panguitch, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 13, 2014 · N425U · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's delayed reaction in taking control of the helicopter during a student pilot's loss of control while landing. - [NTSB ERA15LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA051.md): Bell Bill Kitfox 6 · Columbus, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2014 · N524MB · Substantial damage > A loss of directional control during landing for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB CEN15FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FAMS1.md): Cessna 172K · Lake Pontchartrain, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Nov 13, 2014 · N46707 · Destroyed > The airplane's collision with water for reasons that could not be determined because the wreckage was not located. - [NTSB CEN15FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA044.md): Mooney M20K · Clines Corners, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2014 · N231JF · Destroyed > The noninstrument-rated pilot's decision to initiate the flight into known deteriorating weather conditions and his continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which ultimately resulted in a loss of airplane control. Contributing to the… - [NTSB ERA15CA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA056.md): Cessna 172S · Sarasota, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 12, 2014 · N60155 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the initial climb, resulting in a runway excursion and substantial damage to the engine firewall. The student pilot's lack of overall flying experience was a factor. - [NTSB CEN15WA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15WA052.md): Cessna 150 · Whitney · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 12, 2014 · C-GJAO · Substantial damage > On November 11, 2014, at 2130 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 150M airplane, Canadian registered C-GJAO, owned and operated by Flyblocktime Inc., was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain near Whitney, Ontario, Canada. The pilot and one passenger… - [NTSB CEN15IA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15IA046.md): Bell 407 · Viosca Knoll 989 · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2014 · N373RL · No damage > Engine power surges during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident testing of the engine and the engine control unit. - [NTSB ERA15WA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15WA068.md): Beech A36 · Macarani, Brazil · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 10, 2014 · PT-WVM · Destroyed > On November 10, 2014, about 1723 universal coordinated time, a Beech A36, Brazilian registration PT-WVM, was destroyed when it impacted terrain in Macarani, Brazil after an inflight loss of control. The pilot and two passengers were fatally injured. The… - [NTSB ERA15FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA049.md): Mooney M20C · Lewisburg, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2014 · N6581U · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident were abnormal engine operation due to improper… - [NTSB CEN15CA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA086.md): Williams Glenn RV 8A · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 10, 2014 · N81GW · Substantial damage > Unintentional collision with a deer at night. - [NTSB ERA15RA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15RA047.md): Gates Learjet 35A · Freeport, Bahamas · Accident · 9 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 9, 2014 · N17UF · Destroyed - [NTSB CEN15WA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15WA075.md): Beech 76 · Cambridge, United Kingdom · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 9, 2014 · G-GCCL · Substantial damage > On November 9, 2014, at 1340 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Beech model 76 airplane, United Kingdom registration G-GCCL, serial number ME-322, was substantially damaged during an emergency landing after experiencing a mechanical failure of the nose… - [NTSB WPR15LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA038.md): Cessna 210B · Bullhead City, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2014 · N9578X · Substantial damage > The failure of the landing gear actuator housing during landing for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. - [NTSB WPR15FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA039.md): Cessna 140A · Gilroy, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2014 · N5612C · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines while flying at a low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the obscuration of the pilot’s visibility due to sun glare. - [NTSB ERA15FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA046.md): Cessna 172 · Hinton, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2014 · N2152T · Substantial damage > The flight instructor’s decision to conduct a night training flight in mountainous terrain without conducting or allowing the student to conduct appropriate preflight planning and his lack of situational awareness of the surrounding terrain altitude, which… - [NTSB ERA15CA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA048.md): Cessna 177 · Landrum, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 8, 2014 · N3339T · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper preflight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB CEN15LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA042.md): Mosier Robert S Mosquito XET · Angleton, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2014 · N922RM · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees during a precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection during which he failed to detect a loose drive belt, which resulted in an in-flight… - [NTSB WPR15LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA036.md): Champion 7AC · Darby, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 2014 · N84462 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB DCA15WA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA15WA028.md): Boeing 737-400 · Kabul, Afghanistan · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 7, 2014 · YA-PIE · Substantial damage > The Afghanistan Civil Aviation Authority (ACAA) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737-400 that occurred on November 7, 2014. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the ACAA investigation under the provisions of… - [NTSB CEN15FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA040.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Grover Hill, OH · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2014 · N811CD · Destroyed > The airplane's encounter with supercooled large droplet (SLD) icing, which resulted in a loss of lift and a subsequent uncontrolled descent into terrain. Also causal was the pilot's preflight and in-flight decision to fly in known icing conditions in an… - [NTSB WPR15LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA034.md): Extra Flugzeugproduktions-Und EA 300 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2014 · N369XT · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power during cruise flight 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 WPR15CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15CA033.md): Beech A35 · Havasu City, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 5, 2014 · N149DS · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to properly operate the fuel selector valve. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2014&page=4 ## 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=3&year=2014 --- 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.