# 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 3 of 32 · 1,581 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB DCA16CA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16CA026.md): Boeing 737 7H4 · St Louis, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 29, 2015 · N467WN · No damage > an inadvertent encounter with clear air turbulence. - [NTSB CEN16WA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA057.md): Cessna 560 · Farnborough, United Kingdom · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 29, 2015 · SE-RHJ · Substantial damage > This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. The foreign authority was the source of this information. On November 29, 2015, at 1350 UTC, a Cessna Citation 560XL, SE-RHJ, experienced an in-flight cowling departure during descent… - [NTSB GAA16CA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA081.md): Cessna 182 · Salisbury, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 28, 2015 · N2000R · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing flare, causing the airplane to balloon and land hard. - [NTSB GAA16CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA072.md): Skaggs Ronnie Lynn Rans S6S · Oldtown, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 27, 2015 · N531VS · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to visually inspect the fuel level during the preflight inspection, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent off-field landing and impacted terrain. - [NTSB ERA16CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16CA057.md): Boeing A75N1(PT17) · Farmington, DE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 27, 2015 · N53488 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > Both pilots' failure to maintain visual separation during landing at an uncontrolled airport. Contributing to the accident was the Mooney pilot's lack of prompt evasive action once the biplane had been spotted on the same runway. In addition, the biplane… - [NTSB DCA16WA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA025.md): Boeing 737 · Mexico City, Mexico · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 27, 2015 · XA-UNM · Substantial damage > The DGAC of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737 that occurred on November 26, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the DGAC's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as the State of… - [NTSB ANC16CA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16CA009.md): Cessna 172 · Manley Hot Springs, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 27, 2015 · N7176A · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to depart from an unsuitable, off-airport site, which resulted in a collision with a tree. - [NTSB ERA16LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA054.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Destin, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 2015 · N7512N · Substantial damage > The overstress fracture between the tail rotor driveshaft and intermediate flex plate for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. - [NTSB WPR16LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA033.md): Piper PA 28-140 · Wickenburg, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 25, 2015 · N7PM · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power due to a separation of the mixture control cable clamp, which was either not installed or secured correctly during maintenance. - [NTSB WPR16LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA032.md): Hughes 369D · Carlisle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2015 · N50713 · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the improper calibration of the fuel quantity gauge. - [NTSB GAA16CA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA064.md): Cessna 172 · Gaithersburg, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 24, 2015 · N52632 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper flare during landing, which resulted in a bounced landing, and a runway excursion. - [NTSB GAA16CA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA063.md): Cessna 182D · Hamlet, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 24, 2015 · N8983X · Substantial damage > The student pilot's incorrect brake application which resulted in a runway excursion and a nose over. - [NTSB GAA16CA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA061.md): Melvin K Callen Backcountry Supercub · Fort Morgan, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 24, 2015 · N842MC · Substantial damage > The pilot's excessive braking during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over. - [NTSB ERA16LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA051.md): Piper PA28 · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2015 · N3971R · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation and a subsequent forced landing. - [NTSB ERA16CA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16CA056.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Danbury, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 24, 2015 · N771BT · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from obstructions while on approach to landing. - [NTSB CEN16LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA064.md): Cessna 305A · Sulphur, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2015 · N5312G · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to water and contaminants in the carburetor, which resulted in a forced landing to a wet field. - [NTSB DCA16CA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16CA023.md): Airbus Industrie A319 112 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 23, 2015 · N725UW · No damage > an inadvertent encounter with clear air turbulence. - [NTSB GAA16CA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA111.md): Cessna 172 · Covington, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 22, 2015 · N5786R · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion, ground loop, and impact with the ground. - [NTSB GAA16CA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA060.md): Beech 56 · Hudson, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 22, 2015 · N12WB · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the distraction of the open cabin door. - [NTSB ERA16LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA052.md): Beech 95 B55 · Albany, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2015 · N600VP · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper flare while landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing, overstress fracture of the nose landing gear trunnion, and a subsequent nose landing gear collapse. - [NTSB ERA16LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA046.md): Mooney M20 · Fort Meade, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2015 · N5512Q · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB DCA16WA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA024.md): Boeing 737 · Osh, Kyrgyzstan · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 22, 2015 · EX-37005 · Substantial damage > The government of Kyrgyzstan has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737-300 airplane that occurred on November 22, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Kyrgyzstan's investigation under the… - [NTSB ANC16WA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16WA008.md): Robinson R22 · Annaka City, Japan · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 22, 2015 · JA7963 · Destroyed > On November 22, 2015, at 0157 coordinated universal time, a Japanese registered Robinson R22 helicopter, JA7963, operated by a private individual, impacted the slope face of a speedway in Annaka City, Gunma Prefecture, Japan. The pilot and sole passenger… - [NTSB ANC16WA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16WA007.md): Bell 206 · New Taipei City, Taiwan · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 22, 2015 · B31127 · Destroyed > On November 22, 2015, about 0302 Coordinated Universal Time, a Bell 206 helicopter, Taiwan Island registration number B-31127, operated by Emerald Pacific Airlines, was destroyed following an impact with terrain about 7 nautical miles southwest of Taipei… - [NTSB WPR16WA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16WA034.md): Eurocopter AS350 · Fox Glacier, New Zealand · Accident · 7 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 21, 2015 · ZKHKU · Substantial damage > The Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Eurocopter AS350BA helicopter, which occurred on November 21, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the New Zealand Transport Safety… - [NTSB ERA16LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA045.md): Phantom Aeronautics Phantom X 1 · Monroe, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2015 · N28365 · Substantial damage > The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any preimpact anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB CEN16WA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA049.md): Piper PA31 · Guatemala City, Guatemala · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 21, 2015 · C6-TAK · Destroyed > On November 21, 2015, at 1800 universal coordinated time, a Piper PA-31, C6-TAK, was destroyed on impact with a house following a loss of control during takeoff from La Aurora International Airport, Guatemala City, Guatemala. The airplane was destroyed. The… - [NTSB CEN16WA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA048.md): Bell 407 · Justo Romero, Nicaragua · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 21, 2015 · HR-AWI · Substantial damage > On November 21, 2015, at 1000 central standard time (cst), a Bell model 407 helicopter, Honduran registration HR-AWI, serial number 53978, sustained substantial damage during a forced landing following a total loss of engine power near Justo Romero,… - [NTSB ERA16FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA043.md): Beech A36TC · Orlando, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2015 · N7FG · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while turning to join the final approach leg of the airport traffic pattern with full airplane-nose-up trim, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an… - [NTSB CEN16CA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16CA070.md): Cessna 172 · Rush City, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 20, 2015 · N1180U · Substantial damage > The student pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane and applied excessive right rudder during landing. - [NTSB WPR16LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA031.md): Cessna 210 · Coalinga, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2015 · N9824G · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined, because postaccident examination revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB WPR16LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA030.md): Cessna T210N · La Verne, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2015 · N91HC · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB WPR16FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA029.md): Airbus Helicopters AS350B3E · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2015 · N711BE · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of control during landing on a dolly. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's decision to conduct the flight without an instructor despite multiple flight instructors' recommendations to the contrary, his failure to land on the ramp… - [NTSB GAA16LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16LA056.md): Airbus EC135 · Apple Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2015 · N36RX · Substantial damage > The ingestion of a towel from an unsecured storage container at the landing site into the helicopter's fenestron during the landing. - [NTSB ERA16FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA044.md): Beech F33A · North Salem, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2015 · N9318Q · Destroyed > A loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the wreckage revealed no mechanical deficiencies. - [NTSB GAA16CA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA054.md): Aeronca 7AC · Fowlerville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 17, 2015 · N84157 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in an impact with terrain. - [NTSB GAA16CA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA051.md): Piper PA 31-350 · Portland, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 17, 2015 · N555RG · Substantial damage > The failure of the fuel truck driver to see and avoid the taxiing airplane. - [NTSB ERA16WA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA047.md): Cessna 402B · Choco, Colombia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 17, 2015 · HK4981G · Destroyed > On November 17, 2015, about 1550 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 402B, Colombian registration HK4981G, was destroyed when it descended and impacted the ground in a residential area, during takeoff from Acandi Airport (SKAD), Choco, Colombia. The pilot… - [NTSB CEN16WA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA044.md): Bell 206 · San Carlos, Nicaragua · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 17, 2015 · YN-ISA · Destroyed > On November 17, 2015, about 1140 coordinated universal time, a Bell 206L4 helicopter, Nicaraguan registered YN-ISA, impacted the San Juan River near San Carlos, Rio San Juan, Nicaragua. The pilot and three passengers were fatally injured and the helicopter… - [NTSB GAA16CA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA059.md): Cessna 172R · Westminster, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 16, 2015 · N26499 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB GAA16CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA057.md): Champion 7ECA · Eufaula, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 16, 2015 · N9649S · Substantial damage > The student pilot's decision to land with a quartering tailwind, resulting in a loss off directional control, excessive brake application, and a nose over. - [NTSB CEN16WA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA075.md): Learjet 60 · Zihuatanejo, Mexico · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 16, 2015 · XA-UQP · Substantial damage > The Direccion General de Aeronutica Civil (DGAC) of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an fatal accident involving a LearJet 60, XA-UQP, that occurred on November 16, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the DGAC under the… - [NTSB CEN16LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA047.md): Eurocopter EC120B · Goshen, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2015 · N88HA · Substantial damage > The failure of the Thomas coupling at the interface with the main gear box tail rotor output shaft, which resulted in the helicopter's loss of tail rotor control. - [NTSB CEN16FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA042.md): Cessna 182G · Sandia Park, NM · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2015 · N2440R · Destroyed > The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of control. - [NTSB GAA16CA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA058.md): Cessna 172 · Greeley, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 15, 2015 · N4256Q · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The pilot of the following airplane failed to maintain adequate spacing during the taxi to the runway, resulting in a collision with the lead airplane. - [NTSB ERA16LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA041.md): Woodrow Larry W Sonex · Morganton, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2015 · N7035Z · Substantial damage > The pilot/owner’s inadequate maintenance inspection following a propeller strike, which resulted in the subsequent in-flight propeller separation due to propagation of fatigue cracks in the crankshaft. - [NTSB CEN16LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA043.md): Hickham Lancair IV-P · Shawano, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2015 · N10UU · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to a dual magneto failure, as a result of an exceedance of the engine’s operating limitations while maneuvering. - [NTSB GAA16CA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA074.md): Cessna 177 · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 14, 2015 · N2112Q · Substantial damage > The failure of a shaft seal at the nose gear retraction/extension actuator, which resulted in a loss of hydraulic fluid and a main landing gear collapse during landing. - [NTSB GAA16CA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA062.md): Consolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4 · Morganton, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 14, 2015 · N1204L · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the departure, resulting in substantial damage to the airplanes right wing. - [NTSB GAA16CA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA049.md): Curtiss Wright Travel Air · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 14, 2015 · N9872 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a ground-loop, and substantial damage to the right wing and wing strut. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2015&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") = 2015 ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=3&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.