# 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 ERA15CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA107.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Alexander City, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 19, 2015 · N104SA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly secure the airplane before hand-propping the engine for startup.
- [NTSB CEN15LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA111.md): Cessna 172F · Lowell, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 2015 · N7854U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s loss of airplane control during a go-around after not applying sufficient engine power.
- [NTSB CEN15LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA106.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 20 C1 · Shipshewana, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 2015 · N979DC · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to impact ice obstructing the primary air induction system, which resulted from the student pilot’s failure to operate the alternate air control. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s lack of knowledge about…
- [NTSB WPR15LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA099.md): Beech A36TC · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2015 · N3685W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare and loss of airplane control, which resulted in a hard landing and the subsequent failure of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB CEN15WA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15WA148.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Rechberghausen, Germany · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 18, 2015 · D-EERZ · Substantial damage
  > On January 18, 2015, about 1455 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-24-260 airplane, German registration D-EERZ, collided with a house near Rechberghausen, Germany. The pilot and passenger were both fatally injured. The airplane was destroyed. The accident…
- [NTSB WPR15LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA086.md): Cessna 172N · Ualapue, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 2015 · N5660E · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane was not recovered.
- [NTSB CEN15WA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15WA120.md): Bell 206 - L1 · Santa Catarina Ixtahuacan, Guatemala · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 17, 2015 · TG-TOL · Destroyed
  > On January 17, 2015, about 1545 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Bell 206L-1 helicopter, TG-GOL, was destroyed after impacting terrain near Santa Catarina Ixtahuacán, Sololá, Guatemala. The pilot and three passengers received minor injuries. The accident…
- [NTSB CEN15LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA112.md): Mooney M20C · Lonoke county, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 2015 · N6474U · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN15CA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA105.md): Cessna 172K · Holland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 17, 2015 · N7061G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control while landing in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR15LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA085.md): Cubcrafters CC11-160 · San Luis Obispo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 2015 · N232LT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate instrument scan during cruise flight, which resulted in his failure to notice a loss of engine oil pressure. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the oil pressure transducer supply line, which resulted in oil exhaustion and a…
- [NTSB ERA15FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA103.md): Luscombe 8 · Fort Valley, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 2015 · N1745K · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain airspeed during an approach with a simulated engine failure, which resulted in an exceedance of the wing’s critical angle-of-attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall/spin.
- [NTSB ERA15FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA102.md): Schmidt Albert D Aventura II · Sebring, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 2015 · N511DS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control while maneuvering at low altitude, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA15CA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA106.md): Cessna 172L · New Castle, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 16, 2015 · N7079Q · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's inadequate control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN15LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA104.md): Baker Bobby J Safari · The Woodlands, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 2015 · N416JB · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight separation of the helicopter’s horizontal stabilizer due to undetected fatigue cracking of the stabilizer spar, which resulted in a loss of control.
- [NTSB ERA15CA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA101.md): Cessna 150L · Stow, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 15, 2015 · N5443Q · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action in response to the student pilot's improper go-around, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack, experiencing an aerodynamic stall, and impacting a parked airplane.
- [NTSB CEN15LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA109.md): Cessna 182R · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 2015 · N9611H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to remove ice from the airplane’s surfaces before departure, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to attain sufficient airspeed shortly after takeoff, the subsequent exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack, and an…
- [NTSB ERA15WA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15WA108.md): Cessna A188B · Baixa Grande do Ribeiro, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 14, 2015 · PT-FFH · Substantial damage
  > On January 14, 2015, about 1050 universal coordinated time, a Cessna A188B, Brazilian registration PT-FFH, was substantially damaged when it collided with a utility pole during an aerial application flight near Baixa Grande do Ribeiro, Brazil. The foreign…
- [NTSB ERA15FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA099.md): Cessna 152 · New Smyrna Beach, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2015 · N757ZM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while operating under visual flight rules (VFR) in night, instrument meteorological conditions, likely due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the outcome was the radar controller's failure to…
- [NTSB ERA15CA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA100.md): Shannon William RV6A · Pikeville, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 14, 2015 · N32SN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to obtain a preflight weather briefing, and his subsequent flight into icing conditions, which resulted in…
- [NTSB CEN15WA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15WA110.md): Gulfstream G200 · Luton, United Kingdom, United Kingdom · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 14, 2015 · EC-KRN · Minor damage
  > On January 14, 2015, about 2127 universal time (UTC), a Spanish registered Gulfstream G200, EC-KRN, sustained minor damage during landing at London Luton Airport, Luton, United Kingdom. The pilot, copilot, and six passengers were not injured. The four main…
- [NTSB CEN15LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA107.md): Cessna 210J · Dodge City, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2015 · N3320S · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power on approach due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot's improper preflight fuel planning and inspection.
- [NTSB DCA15WA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA15WA094.md): Gulfstream GV - SP G550 · Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 13, 2015 · B8256 · No damage
  > The Civil Aviation Department (CAD) of Hong Kong has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a GULFSTREAM GV-SP G550 that occurred on January 13, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the CAD of Hong Kong's investigation…
- [NTSB DCA15WA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA15WA074.md): Boeing 747 - 406 · Novosibirisk, Russia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 13, 2015 · HL7417 · No damage
  > The Republic of South Korea Aviation and Railway Accident Investigation Board (ARAIB) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a BOEING 747 that occurred on January 13, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the ARAIB in…
- [NTSB DCA15WA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA15WA053.md): Hal Dhruv · Guayaquil, Ecuador · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 13, 2015 · FAE-603 · Substantial damage
  > The Civil Aviation Authority of Ecuador has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a HAL Dhruvhelicopter, which occurred on January 13, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S Accredited Representative to assist.All investigative information will be released…
- [NTSB ERA15CA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA116.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Deland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 12, 2015 · N5033S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight weather planning and decision to land in an area with known convective wind gusts, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR15LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA084.md): Bruct J Myers RV-9A · Prineville, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 2015 · N8080S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during the climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin.
- [NTSB CEN15FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA101.md): Piper PA 28RT-201T · Brighton, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 2015 · N82828 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional descent into the terrain.
- [NTSB WPR15LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA083.md): Cessna 180 · Jackson, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2015 · N2229C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA15WA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15WA112.md): Embraer EMB-710C · Luziania, Brazil · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 10, 2015 · PT-NAB · Substantial damage
  > On January 10, 2015, about 2105 universal coordinated time, an Embraer EMB-710C, Brazilian registration PT-NAB, was substantially damaged when it impacted a residence, after experiencing a loss of engine power during the initial climb after takeoff from the…
- [NTSB ERA15WA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15WA104.md): Robinson R44 - II · Santa Monica, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 10, 2015 · PR-HPR · Destroyed
  > On January 10, 2015, about 2000 universal coordinated time, a Robinson R44 II, Brazilian registration PR-HPR, was destroyed by impact and fire after collision with wires and terrain during cruise flight in Santa Monica, Parana, Brazil. There was a post-crash…
- [NTSB ERA15LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA097.md): Cessna 152 · Cullman, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2015 · N89921 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control after engine start, which resulted in a ground collision with trees.
- [NTSB ERA15FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA096.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Catano, PR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2015 · N348VH · Destroyed
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain rotor rpm while maneuvering in the airport traffic pattern, which resulted in the helicopter’s uncontrolled descent to the water. Contributing to the accident was the student’s distraction with other aircraft operating…
- [NTSB DCA15WA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA15WA049.md): Boeing 737 · Accra, Ghana · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 10, 2015 · ET-AQV · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN15LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA103.md): Lindstrand Balloons USA 120A · Peru, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2015 · N316TB · No damage
  > The hard landing due to a higher-than-forecast surface wind, which resulted in a serious neck injury to the pilot.
- [NTSB WPR15FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA082.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Tooele, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2015 · N383GM · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument rated pilot’s decision to depart into low visibility conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impaired performance due to his use of the sedating antihistamine,…
- [NTSB WPR15FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA081.md): Gibbs Lancair 320 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2015 · N7ZL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to take off despite low fuel alerts, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, his subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which…
- [NTSB CEN15LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA114.md): Cessna 150G · Pontiac, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2015 · N2871S · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s loss of directional control during an attempted go-around with a crosswind. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during examination of the engine.
- [NTSB CEN15LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA116.md): Cessna 210 · Sullivan, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 2015 · N9565X · Substantial damage
  > The loss of hydraulic fluid and subsequent pressure due to cracks in the right main landing gear (MLG) actuator, which resulted in the collapse of the MLG during landing.
- [NTSB ERA15CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA095.md): Cessna A185E · Lewiston, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 7, 2015 · N70037 · 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 parked airplanes.
- [NTSB ENG15RA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG15RA030.md): Pac 750XL - NO Series · Taupo, New Zealand, New Zealand · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 7, 2015 · ZK-SDT · Destroyed
  > On 7 January 2015, a Pacific Aerospace Limited 750XL airplane, registration No. ZK-SDT, while performing commercial skydiving operations, experienced an engine failure while climbing through approximately 3000 feet, after take-off from Taupo Aerodrome in the…
- [NTSB ERA15LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA094.md): Cessna 172 · Norfolk, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 2015 · N2102P · Substantial damage
  > The engine’s failure to regain full power after a simulated engine failure for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations and testing.
- [NTSB ERA15LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA092.md): Beech V35B · Long View, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 2015 · N246JT · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the lower rear crankshaft counterweight snap rings by unknown maintenance personnel, which resulted in the separation of the counterweight and a subsequent total loss of engine power during initial climb.
- [NTSB CEN15LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA099.md): Cessna 195B · Llano, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 2015 · N2125C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s overrotation of the airplane when lifting the tail during the takeoff roll, which allowed the propeller to come in contact with the runway and resulted in a reduction in engine power and the pilot’s subsequent loss of directional control.
- [NTSB CEN15CA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA128.md): Burton Calidus · Grand Junction, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 6, 2015 · N50NE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain that was along the planned route of flight.
- [NTSB CEN15CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA097.md): Cessna 172M · Marquette, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 5, 2015 · N6591H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain directional control during takeoff on the snow and ice covered runway in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR15LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA077.md): Cessna 172D · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 2015 · N2948U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR15CA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15CA078.md): Piper PA 28R-200 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 4, 2015 · N3811M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR15CA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15CA076.md): Beech 35 A33 · Angwin, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 4, 2015 · N907Q · 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 a fence.
- [NTSB CEN15LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA098.md): Raytheon A36 · Parker City, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 2015 · N349EA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control while troubleshooting an engine issue in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in impact with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB WPR15CA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15CA074.md): Waco Classic YMF F5C · San Luis Obispo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 3, 2015 · N171L · Substantial damage
  > The accidental application of the brakes by the passenger during landing roll which resulted in the airplane nosing over.

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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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