# 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 CEN15LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA204.md): Grumman G 164A · Maysville, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2015 · N7951 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN15LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA198.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Dunlap, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2015 · N754R · Substantial damage
  > A loss of main rotor rpm for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations.
- [NTSB WPR15LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA146.md): Cessna 172M · Hilo, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2015 · N12842 · Substantial damage
  > Water contamination in the fuel system due to the flight instructor’s and pilot receiving instruction’s failure to drain all the water from the system during the preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR15FA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA147.md): Robert C. Hanson Pitts S2E · Lebec, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2015 · N75BH · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his failure to maintain sufficient clearance from rising terrain.
- [NTSB CEN15LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA219.md): Socata TBM700 · Evart, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2015 · N850WM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the Before Landing checklist and to extend the landing gear and the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision, which resulted in a gear-up landing.
- [NTSB ANC15FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15FA021.md): Cessna 180 · Whittier, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2015 · N9247C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue flight into known icing conditions, contrary to the airplane’s limitations, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to icing.
- [NTSB WPR15WA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15WA145.md): Bell 206 - B · Ziyang City, China, China · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 13, 2015 · B-7607 · Substantial damage
  > On April 13, 2015, at 0800 local time, a Bell 206 BIII, B-7607, collided with a wire during an aerial application flight near Ziyang City, Sichuan Province, China. The helicopter was operated by Hubei Tongcheng General Aviation Ltd under the pertinent civil…
- [NTSB ERA15RA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15RA199.md): Swearingen SA226-TC · North Vancouver, Canada · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 13, 2015 · C-GSKC · Destroyed
  > On April 13, 2015, at 0709 Pacific daylight time, a Swearingen SA226-TC, Canadian registration C-GSKC, operating as Carson Air flight 66, was destroyed in an area of mountainous terrain about 10 nautical miles north of North Vancouver, British Columbia. The…
- [NTSB ERA15LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA184.md): Cessna 162 · Shelter Island, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2015 · N30283 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed after takeoff and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at too low an altitude to recover.
- [NTSB DCA15WA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA15WA107.md): Boeing 737 - 804 · Khajuraho, India · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 13, 2015 · VT-JGA · Substantial damage
  > The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) of India has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 737 that occurred on April 13, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB's investigation under the…
- [NTSB ANC15LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15LA020.md): Cessna 170B · Bettles, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2015 · N4697C · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident engine examination and testing revealed no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB OPS15IA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS15IA017.md): Boeing 767 34AF · Miami, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2015 · N342UP · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > The controller's issuance of a landing clearance to an arriving aircraft while another aircraft was in position on the same runway. Contributing to the incident was the controller's non-compliance with traffic advisory procedures, and insufficient…
- [NTSB GAA15CA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA075.md): Head Balloons AX8 105 - NO Series · Intercourse, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 12, 2015 · N3099F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain/location for takeoff in gusting wind conditions, resulting in a collision with a building, and substantial damage to the hot air balloon.
- [NTSB GAA15CA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA038.md): Ultramagic M90 - NO Series · Sherwood, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 12, 2015 · N890VB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the descent rate, resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA15WA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15WA182.md): Cessna 172S · Santander, Colombia · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 12, 2015 · HK5064G · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > On April 12, 2015, about 1915 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 172S, Colombian registration HK5064G, and a Cessna 150M, Colombian registration HK1912G, were substantially damaged after impacting mountainous terrain in the vicinity of the Serrania Los…
- [NTSB ERA15FA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA181.md): Piper PA-31T1 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2015 · N119RL · Destroyed
  > A rapid onset of smoke and/or fire inflight for reasons that could not be determined due to the postimpact fire and the condition of the wreckage.
- [NTSB DCA15WA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA15WA156.md): Boeing Boeing 737-530 · Zurich, Switzerland · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 12, 2015 · D-ABJB · No damage
  > The BFU of Switzerland (BFU-CH) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737-530 airplane that occurred on April 12, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the BFU-CH's investigation under the provisions of ICAO…
- [NTSB WPR15FA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA144.md): Schempp-Hirth Standard Cirrus · Prescott Valley, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2015 · N352D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the glider’s critical angle of attack during the initial climb after a ground-tow launch, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin.
- [NTSB GAA15CA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA040.md): Trom Wayne Vans RV6A · LaFayette, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 11, 2015 · N646RV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in variable, gusting wind conditions, resulting in a runway excursion, and substantial damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB ERA15WA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15WA193.md): Cessna 210L · Assuncao do Piaui, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 11, 2015 · PR-APG · Destroyed
  > On April 11, 2015, at 2200 coordinated universal time, a privately owned Cessna 201L, Brazilian registered PR-APG, was destroyed when it impacted terrain under unknown circumstances near Assuncao do Piaui Municipality, State of Piaui, Brazil. The pilot was…
- [NTSB ERA15LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA183.md): Aeronca 7AC · Spring City, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2015 · N82658 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly apply carburetor heat in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted the accumulation of carburetor ice and the subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN15LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA195.md): Quad City Challenger - II · Chippewa Falls, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2015 · N30796 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s incapacitation due to a cardiovascular event, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN15CA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA196.md): Aeronca 7AC · Cambridge, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 11, 2015 · N85664 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while encountering a wind gust after landing.
- [NTSB WPR15FA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA143.md): Cessna T210M · Challis, ID · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2015 · N732YQ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempt to depart in conditions that resulted in the airplane having insufficient performance capability, which resulted in a collision with a tree.
- [NTSB ERA15LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA328.md): Gulfstream Aerospace G IV · Caribbean Sea, A1 · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2015 · N450KK · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight failure of the cabin pressurization relief/safety valve (CPRV) due to an obstruction of the CPRV static port, which allowed the airplane to overpressurize. The reason for the initial overpressurization condition could not be determined.
- [NTSB ENG15IA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG15IA017.md): Boeing 707 338C · Victorville, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2015 · N624RH · Minor damage
  > the fracture of one 1st stage turbine blade from a high cycle fatigue crack that originated from a break in the coating on the leading edge of the blade. The cause for the break in the coating could not be determined. Contributing to the uncontained release…
- [NTSB CEN15CA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA197.md): Rennicke Midget Musta MM1 · Longmont, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 10, 2015 · N824C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure attain/maintain pitch control prior to attaining a proper takeoff speed during takeoff roll, which resulted in a premature liftoff of the airplane and loss of control.
- [NTSB ENG15WA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG15WA018.md): Short Brothers & Harland SC-7 Skyvan S3 · Klatovy, Czech Republic, Czechia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 8, 2015 · OE-FDN · Minor damage
  > An Austrian registered Shorts SC7 Skyvan, registration number OE-FDN, being operated by Pink Aviation Services Gmbh, suffered an uncontained failure of No.2 turbine wheel on RH engine during descend, resulting in damage to the right-hand forward sidewall fuel…
- [NTSB GAA15CA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA034.md): Cessna 182F · Portland, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 7, 2015 · N3586Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform a go-around in time to prevent a runway overrun and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN15LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA207.md): Cessna 177B · Jennings, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2015 · N30981 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, the nosewheel tire bursting, and a subsequent porpoise and nose-over.
- [NTSB CEN15FA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA190.md): Cessna 414A · Bloomington, IL · Accident · 7 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2015 · N789UP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the instrument approach in night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing to the…
- [NTSB GAA15CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA035.md): Cessna 152 · Farmingdale, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 6, 2015 · N179BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA15LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA177.md): Mooney M20J · Allentown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2015 · N4826H · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during takeoff due to an interruption of fuel flow to the engine. The reason for the interruption of the fuel flow could not be determined during postaccident examination and testing.
- [NTSB ERA15FA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA178.md): Hughes 369D · Cherokee, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2015 · N555JC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's spatial disorientation during a low-level river crossing in rainy, gray, reduced visibility meteorological conditions, which resulted in the helicopter's subsequent descent and impact with the water. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's…
- [NTSB WPR15LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA142.md): Schleicher ASW 27 · Reno, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2015 · N27QV · Substantial damage
  > The glider's encounter with severe turbulent atmospheric conditions after the pilot inadvertently entered clouds, which led to his inability to maintain a proper airspeed and the subsequent in-flight breakup of the glider.
- [NTSB GAA15CA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA036.md): Piper PA 22-135 · Drexel, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 5, 2015 · N3768A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while taxiing in unfavorable wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR15LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA148.md): Cessna 206H · Honolulu, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2015 · N245RB · Substantial damage
  > A blown nose landing gear tire during landing, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB WPR15LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA141.md): Piper PA 28R-200 · Santa Maria, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2015 · N5469T · Substantial damage
  > The engine failure due to oil starvation, which resulted from the installation of an unapproved oil quick drain valve that subsequently led to the inadvertent draining of the oil when the nose landing gear was retracted. Contributing to the accident was the…
- [NTSB GAA15CA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA070.md): Piper PA 18-150 · Cornelia, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 4, 2015 · N7153Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB GAA15CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA037.md): Jabiru Jabiru - SP · Surprise, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 4, 2015 · N593J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA15CA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA176.md): Beech V35B · Wetumpka, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 4, 2015 · N9172Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's use of an incorrect radio frequency when attempting to turn on the runway lights, resulting is an attempt to land the airplane while aligned with airport hangar lights.
- [NTSB DCA15WA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA15WA113.md): Eurocopter AS365N3 · Jalan Sungai Lalang, Kampung Pasir baru, Semenyih, Malaysia · Accident · 6 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 4, 2015 · 9M-IGB · Destroyed
- [NTSB CEN15WA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15WA191.md): Piper Piper PA-28-140 · Loch Etive, United Kingdom · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 4, 2015 · G-BHXK · Destroyed
  > On April 4, 2015, at an unknown time, a United Kingdom registered Piper PA-28-140 airplane, G-BHXK,impacted mountainous terrain near Lock Etive, Oban, Argyll, and Bute, United Kingdom.The two occupants were fatally injured. The investigation is under the…
- [NTSB CEN15IA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15IA200.md): Air Tractor AT 402A · Brickeys, AR · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2015 · N623LA · Minor damage
  > The in-flight separation of the attachment hardware at the elevator control pushrod due to maintenance personnel's improper reinstallation of the attachment hardware.
- [NTSB WPR15FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA140.md): Quicksilver Enterprises MXL II · Petaluma, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 2015 · N476VB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and structural failure. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment from his use of diphenhydramine.
- [NTSB GAA15CA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA041.md): Cessna 182R · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 3, 2015 · N9490X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive descent rate during approach, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA15CA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA032.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Fort Davis, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 3, 2015 · N8363D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during flight, which resulted in the helicopter impacting terrain.
- [NTSB CEN15FA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA194.md): S C Aerostar S A YAK 52TW · Advance, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 2015 · N555GD · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control while maneuvering for reasons that could not be determined because an examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any preimpact abnormalities.
- [NTSB CEN15FA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA189.md): Cessna 152 · Batesville, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2015 · N65463 · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot's controlled flight into terrain due to an inadvertent encounter with clouds in dark night conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly at night in marginal visual meteorological conditions without the…
- [NTSB GAA15CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA033.md): Lancair LC 40 550FG · Middleton, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 1, 2015 · N777XX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind during landing.

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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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