# NTSB investigations

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 ERA15LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA258.md): Cessna T210L · Oneonta, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2015 · N59024 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ENG15WA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG15WA029.md): Embraer ERJ170 - 200STD · Niigata, Japan · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 7, 2015 · JA06FJ · No damage
  > On July 7, 2015, an Embraer ERJ170 experienced a bleed system failure during climb after take-off from New Chitose Airport (RJCC), Chitose, Japan. The aircraft diverted to Niigata Airport (RJSN). No one on board the aircraft was injured. The incident is being…
- [NTSB CEN15LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA298.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Houston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2015 · N422PB · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel's improper installation of the propeller governor, which resulted in damage to the governor drive gear and its subsequent failure and a subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA15CA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA173.md): Cessna 182 · Athens, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2015 · N234CF · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the taxiway surface due to a sink hole, which resulted in the right main landing gear sinking into terrain causing substantial damage to the fuselage.
- [NTSB ERA15WA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15WA260.md): Quest Kodiac 100 · Pskov, Russia · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 6, 2015 · N642RM · Substantial damage
  > On July 6, 2015, about 1312 universal coordinated time, Quest Kodiak 100, U.S. registration N642RM, was substantially damaged by collision with terrain during a forced landing following a loss of engine power after takeoff from Pskov Airport, Pskov, Russia.…
- [NTSB WPR15WA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15WA225.md): Boeing 737-800 · Tamuning · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 5, 2015 · HL8224 · Minor damage
  > On July 5, 2015, about 0210 local time, a Boeing 737-800, HL8224, Korean Airlines Flight 2115, had a runway excursion at A. B. Won Pat Guam International Airport. Tamuning, Guam. Korean Airlines was operating the airplane under the provisions of the Korean…
- [NTSB GAA15CA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA176.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar SL · Montgomery, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2015 · N163PH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper pitch control which resulted in a hard landing. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN15WA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15WA299.md): Rockwell International 112TCA · Kempten (Allgäu), Germany · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 5, 2015 · N4708W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN15LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA303.md): Aviat A-1C-180 · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2015 · N354BM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN15LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA296.md): Colonial C 1 · Chico, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2015 · N257B · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the unsnapped fuel bladder, which resulted in an inaccurate fuel quantity indication, and the pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning, during which he relied solely on the fuel…
- [NTSB CEN15CA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA293.md): Cessna A188B · Crawfordsville, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2015 · N625EH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the powerline during an aerial application operations.
- [NTSB ANC15LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15LA046.md): Cessna 182 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2015 · N4861D · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which resulted from the pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat.
- [NTSB WPR15FA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA208.md): Mooney M20E · Salem, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2015 · N5608Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's unstabilized approach and delayed remedial action, which resulted in a porpoise during landing. Also causal to the accident was the pilot’s exceedance of the airplane's critical angle-of-attack during the subsequent aborted landing, which resulted…
- [NTSB WPR15CA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15CA207.md): Piper PA 18-150 · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2015 · N8075P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to manage the fuel system properly during a banner tow operation resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB GAA15CA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA186.md): Piper J3C · Arcadia, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2015 · N3274U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA15CA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA178.md): Piper PA 24-250 · Newton, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2015 · N7985P · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear down-lock micro switch, which resulted in a landing gear collapse during landing, and the pilot/owner's unfamiliarity with the emergency landing gear extension procedure. Contributing to the accident was the flight…
- [NTSB GAA15CA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA165.md): Aviat A-1C-180 · Comanche, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2015 · N317MA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper pitch control during touchdown, which resulted in a nose over and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN15FA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA291.md): Champion 7BCM · Portland, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2015 · N10497 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s ostentatious low-altitude aerobatic display, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin when he exceeded the airplane’s critical angle of attack. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment due to alcohol and drugs.
- [NTSB GAA15CA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA182.md): Silvaire Luscombe 8A · Llano, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2015 · N71108 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA15CA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA177.md): Centrair 101A · Hartford, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2015 · N39KG · Substantial damage
  > The glider pilot's failure to connect the elevator to the elevator control rod during the assembly process, resulting in a loss of control, and a collision with terrain during takeoff.
- [NTSB GAA15CA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA164.md): Piper PA 18-135 · Twin Falls, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2015 · N8086C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel inspection during his preflight fuel performance planning task, resulting in fuel exhaustion en route, and an emergency landing and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA15CA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA162.md): Cessna 172N · Lubbock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2015 · N6326J · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare during landing which resulted in abnormal runway contact and damage to the firewall.
- [NTSB CEN15MA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15MA290.md): Airbus Helicopters AS350B3E · Frisco, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Jul 3, 2015 · N390LG · Destroyed
  > Airbus Helicopters' dual-hydraulic AS350 B3e helicopter's (1) preflight hydraulic check, which depleted hydraulic pressure in the tail rotor hydraulic circuit, and (2) lack of salient alerting to the pilot that hydraulic pressure was not restored before…
- [NTSB CEN15LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA292.md): Cessna 172D · Shenandoah, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2015 · N2320U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat, which resulted in the total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing during cruise flight.
- [NTSB CEN15FA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA289.md): Cessna 172P · Bartlett, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2015 · N62681 · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined because an examination of the airplane did not reveal any preimpact abnormalities.
- [NTSB CEN15CA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA312.md): Eurocopter EC 130 B4 · Somerset, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2015 · N974BR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to fly at a low altitude when he was aware that there were wires in the area which resulted in the helicopter contacting a wire.
- [NTSB ANC15LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15LA044.md): Piper PA-18 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2015 · N9189D · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR15FA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA206.md): Piper PA 22-135 · Carey, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2015 · N8195C · Destroyed
  > Undetermined because examination of the airplane wreckage did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR15FA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA205.md): Schweizer 269C · Newberg, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2015 · N2096W · Destroyed
  > The loss of translation/rotational power between the engine and the transmission due to the severe wear of the forward spline portion of the lower coupling drive shaft. The reason for the severe wear of the forward spline could not be definitively determined…
- [NTSB GAA15CA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA196.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Forest City, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2015 · N824DK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to monitor the flight environment for adequate terrain/obstacle clearance during takeoff, which resulted in the inflight collision with power transmission line wires.
- [NTSB GAA15CA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA170.md): Cessna T182T · Oak Island, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2015 · N2080Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper level off and flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and firewall damage.
- [NTSB GAA15CA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA157.md): Balloon Works FIREFLY8 - 24 · Provo, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2015 · N7148P · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > **This report was modified on 4/21/2016. Please see the public docket for this accident for more information.** The failure of the Balony balloon pilot to see and avoid the Balloon Works balloon during an ascent, which resulted in the basket of the Balony…
- [NTSB CEN15LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA300.md): Balony Kubicek Spol BB60Z · Fort Carson, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2015 · N210GB · No damage
  > The pilot’s improper burner control, which allowed the balloon’s envelope to cool, and the balloon’s subsequent encounter with a drop in wind velocity during a high wind landing approach, both of which resulted in the balloon’s descent rate increasing too…
- [NTSB CEN15LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA294.md): Boeing A75N1 (PT17) · Louisburg, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2015 · N44SN · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations.
- [NTSB WPR15FA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA204.md): Hughes 269C · Asotin, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2015 · N9490F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from power lines while maneuvering in a canyon.
- [NTSB GAA15CA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA168.md): Cessna A188B · Saratoga, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2015 · N60691 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion, and a ground loop.
- [NTSB GAA15CA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA153.md): Grumman American Avn. AA 5A · Mackay, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2015 · N9887U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's disorientation in mountainous terrain and course deviation into a canyon, which resulted in the airplane's inability to out climb terrain and a forced landing.
- [NTSB ERA15LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA257.md): Piper PA28 · Galax Hillsville, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2015 · N43503 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while turning onto the final approach leg of the traffic pattern, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN15FA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA287.md): Piper PA 24-250 · Quinlan, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2015 · N6168P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane following a loss of engine power during initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in the wing's critical angle-of-attack being exceeded and a subsequent aerodynamic stall. Also causal was the pilot's…
- [NTSB WPR15LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA203.md): Beech C 99 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2015 · N6199D · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s unmanageable right yaw during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the rudder and rudder assembly did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR15LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA202.md): Short Bros SD3 60 · Kapolei, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2015 · N221LM · Substantial damage
  > The pilots’ failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilots’ failure to complete the Before Landing checklist.
- [NTSB WPR15LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA201.md): Cessna 182D · Oak Harbor, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2015 · N9980T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB GAA15CA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA183.md): Cessna 180 · Cahokia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2015 · N3888C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB GAA15CA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA150.md): Cessna TR182 · Rio Vista, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2015 · N739WW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's use of improper procedures during an aborted landing, resulting in a runway excursion and a collision with a canal.
- [NTSB ERA15CA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA256.md): Cessna 170 · Raymond, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2015 · N4027V · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate preflight inspection of the fuel system resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.
- [NTSB DCA15WA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA15WA147.md): Boeing 737 · Tanegashima, Japan · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 30, 2015 · JA8525 · Minor damage
  > The Japan Transportation Safety Board (JTSB) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737 that occurred on June 30, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of JTSB's investigation under the…
- [NTSB DCA15CA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA15CA145.md): Boeing 737 832 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2015 · N396DA · No damage
  > inadvertent contact by beverage cart during cabin service.
- [NTSB GAA15CA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA158.md): Cessna 337 · Blanding, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2015 · N2181X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of a departure runway of inadequate length for the density altitude, resulting in the airplane not gaining sufficient lift, departing the runway, and impacting terrain.
- [NTSB GAA15CA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA147.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Kailua-Kona, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2015 · N227FT · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's decision to conduct a high altitude pinnacle landing without adequate power, which resulted in the helicopter impacting terrain during the approach. Contributing to the accident was the density altitude at the high altitude pinnacle…
- [NTSB DCA15CA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA15CA152.md): Airbus Industrie A320 212 · Boston, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2015 · N335NW · No damage
  > an inadvertent fall by the passenger while exiting the lavatory when the seat belt light was illuminated.

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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
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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