# NTSB investigations, 2014

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 ERA15FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA025.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Frederick, MD · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2014 · N122ES · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the helicopter pilots and the airplane pilot to maintain an adequate visual lookout for known traffic in the traffic pattern, which resulted in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident were the airplane pilot's descent below the…
- [NTSB ERA15CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA027.md): Cessna A188B · Louisburg, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 23, 2014 · N731PM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB DCA15CA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA15CA012.md): Embraer-Empresa Brasileira De ERJ 170 200 LR · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 23, 2014 · N622CZ · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the B757 Captain's failure to maintain a safe clearance between his wing and the wingtip of the ERJ-170. Contributing to the accident was the positioning of the ERJ-170 by the Compass ground personnel.
- [NTSB CEN15TA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15TA035.md): Bell UH1H · San Isidro, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 23, 2014 · N72595 · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew's failure to ensure that the sliding cabin door was properly secured before the flight.
- [NTSB CEN15CA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA036.md): Flight Design CTLSi · White Bear Lake, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 23, 2014 · N549CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during the landing, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall, a hard landing, and a nose over.
- [NTSB ERA15IA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15IA024.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Lexington, NC · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2014 · N242MB · Minor damage
  > Maintenance personnel's improper tightening of the crankcase through bolt nuts during reassembly of the engine at the last overhaul, which resulted in the failure of the crankshaft and the subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB DCA15WA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA15WA015.md): Boeing 747 422 · Frankfurt, Germany · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 22, 2014 · N120UA · Minor damage
  > The German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation (BFU) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 747 that occurred on October 22, 2014. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the BFU's investigation under…
- [NTSB DCA15WA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA15WA013.md): Boeing 777 · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 22, 2014 · A6-EMJ · No damage
  > The GCAA of United Arab Emirates has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 777 that occurred on October 22, 2014. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the GCAA's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as…
- [NTSB ERA15LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA044.md): Itec Maverick · Dunnellon, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2014 · N356MV · Destroyed
  > A cell blowout in the fabric wing, which resulted in an asymmetrical loss of lift and a subsequent loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB ERA15FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA023.md): Beech D95 · Bahama, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2014 · N64GM · Substantial damage
  > The pilots' failure to maintain adequate airspeed during climb, which resulted in the airplane's wing exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's decision to conduct a…
- [NTSB ENG15WA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG15WA002.md): BAE JETSTREAM4100 - 4100 · Medellín, Colombia, Colombia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 21, 2014 · HK4503 · No damage
  > On October 21, 2014, at about 2005 universal coordinated time, a BAE Jetstream 41, registration HK-4503, operated by EasyFly S.A., experienced a No. 1 (left) engine stoppage during cruise after departing from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)- Medellin,…
- [NTSB CEN15LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA023.md): Tuberville Zodiac XL · Mountain Home, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2014 · N601WR · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident engine examinations revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR15FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA016.md): Sonex Sonex Trigear · Fawnskin, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2014 · N91922 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed after takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall/spin at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the airplane's reduced climb…
- [NTSB WPR15CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15CA017.md): Indus T-211 Thorpedo · Mountain Home, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2014 · N211MY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a parked truck while taxiing for takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA15LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA022.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Warren, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2014 · N8514L · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The glider pilot’s failure to avoid the tow plane after the aborted takeoff due to both pilots’ failure to review the aborted takeoff procedure before the flight, which led to both pilots turning right after the aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN15FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA022.md): CGS Hawk Arrow II Slsa · Lonoke, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2014 · N916H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control while turning onto the base leg of the traffic pattern due to his failure to maintain sufficient speed and/or overbanking, which resulted in the airplane impacting trees. Contributing to the pilot's fatal injuries was his…
- [NTSB CEN15WA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15WA129.md): Siai-Marchetti S.205 18R · Speck-Fehraltorf, Switzerland · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 19, 2014 · N108MW · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN15LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA024.md): Cessna 172K · Xenia, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2014 · N79534 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the seat track mechanism, which led the pilot to inadvertently apply aft yoke and lift his feet off the rudder pedals and resulted in a loss of directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC15TA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15TA003.md): Cub Crafters CC18-180 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 19, 2014 · N537CC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while attempting to drag an off-airport landing site.
- [NTSB WPR15LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA015.md): Piper PA28 151 · Bullhead City, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2014 · N56873 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during the initial climb 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 ERA15CA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA021.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Everglades City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 18, 2014 · N254WM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper approach to landing and his failure to perform a go-around, which resulted in a runway overshoot, runway excursion, and collision with vegetation and water.
- [NTSB ERA15CA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA020.md): Airborne Windsports PTY Edge XT 912 L · Sebring, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 18, 2014 · N29ME · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadvertent interference with the weight-shift capability of the airplane during the initial climb, resulting in a loss of airplane control and hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN15TA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15TA019.md): BAE Systems Hawk MK 67 · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 18, 2014 · N509XX · Substantial damage
  > The loss of directional control during the takeoff roll for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations and testing.
- [NTSB CEN15LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA018.md): Viguie G/Viguie M Lancair Legacy · Livingston, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2014 · N550AC · Destroyed
  > A catastrophic and uncontained engine failure due to oil starvation. Contributing to the accident was the missing No. 3 cylinder intake rocker cover for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB ERA15WA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15WA032.md): Ayres Thrush S2R · Karatepe, Türkiye · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 17, 2014 · TC-ZEC · Substantial damage
  > On October 17, 2014, about 0630 coordinated universal time, an Ayres S-2R, Turkish registration TC-ZEC, was substantially damaged during a forced landing following a loss of engine power near Karatepe, Turkey. The pilot was not injured. The local aerial…
- [NTSB ENG15WA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG15WA008.md): Airbus A319 - 132 · Zurich, Switzerland · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 17, 2014 · YU-APA
  > On October 17, 2014, an Air Serbia Airbus 319-132, registration umber YU-APA, powered by two IAE V2524-A5 turbofan engines experienced a right engine oil leak shortly after departure. The flight crew performed an inflight shutdown of the engine and an air…
- [NTSB DCA15LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA15LA011.md): Boeing 737 330 · Lanai, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2014 · N301KH · Substantial damage
  > the improper loading and securing of the cargo pallets, which shifted on departure, resulting in substantial damage to the aft pressure bulkhead.
- [NTSB CEN15TA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15TA017.md): Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B3 · Lordsburg, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Oct 17, 2014 · N852BP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate drift control and skid clearance from the ground during takeoff, which resulted in a dynamic rollover when the aft right skid contacted a rock.
- [NTSB WPR15LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA014.md): Cessna 172S · Big Bear, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2014 · N612SP · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power 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 ERA15LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA019.md): Piper PA32 301FT · Winona, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2014 · N106C · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no anomalies.
- [NTSB ERA15FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA017.md): Aeronca 7EC · Cordele, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2014 · N946DR · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight loss of control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB ERA15FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA016.md): Rockwell International 112 · Gainesville, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2014 · N1148J · Destroyed
  > The partial loss of engine power due to the undetected blockage of the inlet and outlet ports of the manifold valve by an organic compound of an unknown source.
- [NTSB ERA15CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA018.md): Bell 206B · Prattville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 16, 2014 · N59541 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN15CA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA065.md): Hughes Aero Predator · Branson, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 16, 2014 · N912AM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control when executing a landing with a tailwind, resulting in impact with a retaining wall.
- [NTSB CEN15LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA015.md): Cessna P210N · West Memphis, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2014 · N731QV · Substantial damage
  > A catastrophic engine failure due to an oil starvation event for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN15LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA012.md): Cessna 182B · Orange, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2014 · N2437G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around to avoid another airplane that was making a nonstandard approach to the opposing runway. Contributing to the accident was the other pilot’s use of a nonstandard approach while landing on the…
- [NTSB CEN15IA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15IA014.md): Raytheon Hawker · Denver, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2014 · N694ES · Minor damage
  > The failure of the main landing gear tire, which resulted in separation of the servo block and subsequent total loss of all hydraulic system pressure and prevented the landing gear from extending before landing.
- [NTSB WPR15WA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15WA037.md): Amateur Built VAN'S RV-6A · Moorabbin, Australia, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 14, 2014 · VH-JON · Substantial damage
  > On October 14, 2014, at 1340 local time, an amateur built Vans RV-6A, VH-JON, collided with terrain near Moorabbin, Australia. The airplane was being operated under the pertinent civil regulations of the government of Australia. The airplane was substantially…
- [NTSB WPR15LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA013.md): Beech H35 · Bountiful, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2014 · N647Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during a tailwind landing.
- [NTSB ERA15CA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA036.md): Six Chuter SR7 XL · Fairview, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 14, 2014 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot's delayed go-around procedure, which resulted in collision with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of total flying experience.
- [NTSB CEN15FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA008.md): Piper PA46 · Dubuque, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2014 · N9126V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control while attempting to fly a missed approach procedure in instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB CEN15FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA009.md): Raytheon 58 · Palos Hills, IL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2014 · N31EW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation while operating in night, instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB WPR15FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA010.md): Cessna 170B · Yerington, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2014 · N3558C · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of the Savannah pilot to maintain awareness of the position of the Cessna while attempting a join up maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the impaired decision-making of the Savannah's pilot due to the combined effects of licit and illicit…
- [NTSB WPR15CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15CA011.md): Foxair Kitfox Light Sport · Nampa, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 12, 2014 · N725KA · Substantial damage
  > The instructor's inadequate supervision and the student's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB ERA15LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA015.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Granville, MA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 12, 2014 · N57SH · Substantial damage
  > Deformation of the No. 1 cylinder's intake valve, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and a subsequent off-airport precautionary landing.
- [NTSB ERA15LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA014.md): Cessna 180K · Boca Raton, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2014 · N2590K · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s failure to apply proper torque to the cylinder flange nuts and through bolts, which resulted in shifting of the Nos. 1 and 2 main bearings, loss of lubrication, failure of the crankshaft, and a subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB DCA15RA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA15RA010.md): BAE JETSTREAM3100 - 3100 · Punta Cana, Dominican Republic · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 12, 2014 · HI-816 · Substantial damage
  > The Comisión Investigadora de Accidentes De Aviación (CIAA) of the Dominican Republic has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BAe Jetstream 31, which occurred on October 12, 2014. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the…
- [NTSB CEN15CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA010.md): Schweizer SGS 2 33A · Waynesville, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 12, 2014 · N36135 · Minor damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ANC15WA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15WA017.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Ibusuki City, Japan · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 12, 2014 · N176CD · Substantial damage
  > On October 12, 2014, about 0530 coordinated universal time, a US registered Cirrus SR-20 airplane, N176CD, experienced a total loss of engine power near Ibusuki City, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. The pilot made a emergency landing, and received minor…
- [NTSB WPR15CA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15CA009.md): American Legend AL3 · Mulino, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 11, 2014 · N167J · Substantial damage
  > A loss of aircraft control during approach for landing for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

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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
WHERE year(c."eventDate") = 2014
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=5&year=2014

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