# 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 CEN15WA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15WA251.md): M7 Aerospace SA226 - TC · Queretaro, Mexico · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 2, 2015 · XA-UKP · Destroyed
  > On June 2, 2015, about 1425 central daylight time, an M7 Aerospace LLC SA226-TC airplane, XA-UKP, impacted terrain near Queretaro, Mexico. A postimpact ground fire occurred. The pilot, co-pilot, and three passengers were fatally injured and the airplane was…
- [NTSB CEN15FA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA249.md): Monnett John T JR Sonex SA · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2015 · N123SX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed following a loss of engine power during initial takeoff climb, which resulted in the airplane's wing exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall. The reason for the loss of…
- [NTSB ERA15LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA232.md): Beech A23 24 · Grove Hill, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2015 · N29JR · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because engine examination and testing did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ANC15WA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15WA036.md): Cessna 182 · Sikanni Chief, Canada · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 1, 2015 · N759AS · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC15LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15LA034.md): Piper PA 22 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2015 · N2828P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the airplane's operating limitations by rapidly opening the throttle, which resulted in a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to maneuver the airplane at low altitude even though he was not…
- [NTSB ANC15LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15LA033.md): Cessna 185 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2015 · N1694M · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The other pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout, which resulted in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was the other pilot’s failure to follow Federal Aviation Administration-recommended traffic pattern procedures.
- [NTSB WPR15LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA178.md): Garlick Helicopters UH 1H · Cove, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2015 · N462CC · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine-to-transmission drive shaft coupling assembly due to a fatigue fracture of one of its attachment bolts, which resulted in a loss of power to the main rotor.
- [NTSB WPR15CA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15CA173.md): Cessna T188C · Ismay, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2015 · N9987J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incorrect action to continue the takeoff when he failed to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB GAA15LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15LA101.md): Air Tractor AT 502B · Archer City, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2015 · N120TF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from power transmission lines during an aerial application flight.
- [NTSB ERA15WA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15WA233.md): Vans RV8 · Corropoli, Italy · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 31, 2015 · I-LOVI · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > On May 31, 2015, about 1430 universal coordinated time, a Vans RV8, I-LOVI, and a Vans RV7, I-AMEL, were destroyed after colliding midair and then subsequently colliding with the Adriatic Sea, near Corropoli, Italy. The Italian certificated pilot of the RV8…
- [NTSB GAA15CA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA115.md): Smiley James E RAG Wing RW-6 · Mocksville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2015 · N2305J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a building.
- [NTSB GAA15CA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA104.md): Cessna 150F · Harlingen, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2015 · N8126S · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.
- [NTSB GAA15CA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA098.md): Schweizer SGS 1 26B · Mocksville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2015 · N8683R · Substantial damage
  > The glider pilot over-ran the runway and impacted a structure after encountering a strong updraft on short final.
- [NTSB CEN15WA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15WA248.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Grenchen, Switzerland · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 30, 2015 · HB-PLC · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN15FA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA245.md): Beech A36 · Plainview, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 30, 2015 · N221D · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s decision to take off ahead of an approaching severe thunderstorm, which resulted in an encounter with hazardous weather conditions that led to a loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB ANC15FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15FA032.md): Cessna 207 · Bethel, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 30, 2015 · N1653U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude, which resulted in collision with the terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment from carbon monoxide exposure in flight. The source of the carbon monoxide could not be determined because the…
- [NTSB WPR15LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA179.md): Burr Express 2000 RG · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 2015 · N44508 · Substantial damage
  > A collapse of the left main landing gear for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB WPR15LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA170.md): Duenas Pulsar III · Hurricane, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 2015 · N747N · Substantial damage
  > An elevated oil temperature and subsequent total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB GAA15CA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA124.md): Beech D35 · Sunriver, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2015 · N2984B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's distraction from completing his before landing checklist and inability to hear the gear warning…
- [NTSB GAA15CA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA102.md): Bell 206 - B11 · Caledonia, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2015 · N206ED · Substantial damage
  > A loss of tail rotor effectiveness while maneuvering at low altitude, resulting in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB ERA15LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA228.md): Luscombe 8A · Churchville, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 2015 · N2009B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper reduction of the fuel mixture while the airplane was descending on the final leg of the traffic pattern, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and subsequent aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN15CA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA246.md): Air Tractor AT 502 · Winnsboro, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2015 · N1036S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper approach to landing and his failure to perform a go-around, which resulted in a runway overshoot and collision with trees.
- [NTSB WPR15WA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15WA172.md): Robinson R22 - Beta · Mitchell, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 28, 2015 · VH-HRW · Substantial damage
  > On May 28, 2015 about 1620 local time, a Robinson R-22 helicopter, Australian registration VH-HRW, collided with terrain near Mitchell, Queensland, Australia. The helicopter sustained substantial damage, and the pilot was fatally injured. The investigation is…
- [NTSB GAA15CA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA119.md): Cessna 172R · Beaver Falls, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 28, 2015 · N984WU · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain airplane attitude control during the landing, resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA15CA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA099.md): Cessna 172 - R · State College, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 28, 2015 · N2254U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach to landing which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA15CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA097.md): Bell 47G 3B 1 · Fort Pierre, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 28, 2015 · N112SH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning that resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during the subsequent autorotation landing.
- [NTSB GAA15CA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA096.md): Aero Vodochody L39 · Grand Junction, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 28, 2015 · N6175C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and subsequent failure to remain clear of power line wires while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN15LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA247.md): Raytheon G36 · Horseshoe Bay, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 28, 2015 · N224TB · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff after the partial loss of engine power before liftoff, and the partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR15LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA168.md): Hiller UH 12E · Wasco, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2015 · N138HA · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.
- [NTSB GAA15CA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA100.md): Cessna 305 · Richfield, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 27, 2015 · N16708 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB ERA15LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA224.md): Cessna 337 · Melbourne, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2015 · N1732M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while taxiing as a result of his impairment due to alcohol ingestion.
- [NTSB DCA15CA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA15CA136.md): Boeing 777 - 236 · Windsor Locks, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 27, 2015 · G-VIIY · No damage
  > an inadvertent encounter with convective turbulence resulting in serious injury to a flight attendant.
- [NTSB CEN15LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA250.md): Cessna T188C · Pine Bluffs, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2015 · N1965J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control to the right for reasons that could not be determined during examination of the right main landing gear wheel and brake drum.
- [NTSB CEN15LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA243.md): Cessna TR182 · Tulia, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2015 · N4645T · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN15LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA242.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Superior, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2015 · N102EC · Substantial damage
  > A stuck aileron due to a battery that had become jammed in the aileron bell crank.
- [NTSB ANC15CA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15CA031.md): Aeronca 7EC · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 27, 2015 · N84116 · Substantial damage
  > The instructor's delayed remedial actions, and the student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall just above the ground and the subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB ANC15CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15CA030.md): Cessna U206G · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 27, 2015 · N888KD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight and mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB GAA15CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA089.md): Cessna 188 · Polson, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 26, 2015 · N53141 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane pitch, power, and turn coordination while maneuvering at low altitude, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA15CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA095.md): Cessna 182Q · Honesdale, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2015 · N759EB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to land with sufficient runway remaining to safely stop the airplane.
- [NTSB GAA15CA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA094.md): Cessna 182E · Galion, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2015 · N25AW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed on final approach, which resulted in an in-flight loss of control and hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA15CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA090.md): Piper PA 25-260 · Casselton, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2015 · N4793Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to monitor the flight environment for adequate terrain/obstacle clearance, which resulted in the inflight collision with power transmission line wires.
- [NTSB ERA15CA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA222.md): Cessna 172P · Mitchellville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2015 · N6155K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB DCA15WA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA15WA127.md): Boeing 737 - 883 · Oslo, Norway · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 25, 2015 · LN-RCZ · No damage
  > The Accident Investigation Board Norway (AIBN) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737-800, which occurred on May 27, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AIBN investigation under the provisions of…
- [NTSB CEN15LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA241.md): Garratt Mansfield W IV-P · Hamilton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 2015 · N725HP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to continue flight into known severe thunderstorm conditions, which resulted in the loss of engine power during the descent due to the engine’s ingestion of water and ice and a subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN15FA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA240.md): Yakovlev YAK 52 · Syracuse, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 25, 2015 · N124FS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in the airplane’s wing exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB GAA15LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15LA092.md): Czech Aircraft Works Spol Sro Sportcruiser · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2015 · N642JB · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the nose landing gear (NLG) leg due to fatigue fractures, which resulted in the NLG collapsing during landing.
- [NTSB GAA15CA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA110.md): Piper PA 28-181 · Wickenburg, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 24, 2015 · N442PA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to monitor the airplane's wing clearance during taxi, which resulted in a collision with a parked airplane.
- [NTSB CEN15WA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15WA254.md): Cessna T182 - T · Carlow, Ireland · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 24, 2015 · N247P · Destroyed
- [NTSB GAA15LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15LA085.md): Destiny 2000 · Eltopia, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2015 · N3376 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to tell the student pilot to abort the takeoff after the powered parachute experienced wing oscillations, which resulted in the student pilot’s loss of aircraft control during initial climb and subsequent impact with terrain.…
- [NTSB GAA15CA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA093.md): Rogers Homer/Rogers Sheila RV 6A · Lorain/Elyria, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2015 · N3086Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane attitude control during the landing flare, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, hard landing, and runway excursion.

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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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