# NTSB investigations, 2015

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 WPR16LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA004.md): Silvaire Luscombe 8F · Georgetown, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2015 · N9918C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB GAA16CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA008.md): Piper PA · Glennallen, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 7, 2015 · N7879H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during the approach to land, resulting in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB ERA16LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA003.md): Beech S35 · Knoxville, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 2 · Limited · Final report · Oct 7, 2015 · N449CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight weather planning and his improper decision to attempt a visual flight rules flight in night instrument metrological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA16CA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA020.md): Beech A36 · Jasper, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 6, 2015 · N4151Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and ditching the airplane in a lake.
- [NTSB GAA16CA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA009.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 6, 2015 · N779DZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the engine start sequence, which resulted in the helicopter sliding on a steel deck and impacting a crane. Contributing to the accident was the absence of traction material on the helicopter…
- [NTSB GAA16CA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA005.md): Raytheon A36 · Monterey, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 6, 2015 · N53WW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid runway signage during taxi after landing, resulting in a collision and substantial damage to the left wing of the airplane.
- [NTSB ERA16WA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA025.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Brazil, Brazil · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 6, 2015 · PT-NKU · Destroyed
  > On October 6, 2015, about 1433 UTC, A Piper PA-28R-200 (Embraer EMB711C); Brazilian registration PT-NKU, was destroyed when it impacted terrain while flying from Caratinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil to Serra do Caraca, Minas Gerais, Brazil. The two occupants were…
- [NTSB ERA16WA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA017.md): Embraer EMB721C · Corumba, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 6, 2015 · PT-RAM · Substantial damage
  > On October 6, 2015, about 1200 universal coordinated time, an Embraer EMB721C, Brazilian registration PT-RAM, was substantially damaged when it encountered a wind gust and struck a tree, during takeoff from Guanabara Farm, Corumba, Brazil. The pilot and one…
- [NTSB ERA16LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA004.md): Beech 58 · Albany, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2015 · N25734 · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic's inadequate inspection of the brake system during the most recent annual inspection, which resulted in the failure of both left and right main landing gear torque plates and a subsequent loss of braking action.
- [NTSB CEN16WA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA009.md): Bell 430 · Xalapa, Mexico · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 6, 2015 · XC-VER · Destroyed
  > On October 6, 2015, at 2355 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Bell 430 helicopter, Mexican registration XC-VER, collided with terrain after departure from the El Lencero Airport, Xalapa, Mexico. A postimpact fire ensued. The pilot and co-pilot were fatally…
- [NTSB CEN16LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA012.md): Refling RV8 · Bottineau, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2015 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/builder’s failure to ensure that the fuel line was properly secured, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN16FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA005.md): Beech P35 · Chadron, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2015 · N877DM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into rising terrain during cruise flight.
- [NTSB WPR16FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA002.md): Cessna 152 · Cedar City, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2015 · N6449M · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilots to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall from which they did not recover.
- [NTSB GAA16CA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA007.md): Bogle Absey C Breezy RLU-1 · Bryan, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 5, 2015 · N477UC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive descent rate, which resulted in a hard landing and substantial damage.
- [NTSB GAA16CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA006.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Devine, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 5, 2015 · N174CD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance during the takeoff, which resulted in the helicopter striking power lines.
- [NTSB CEN16LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA006.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Parkston, SD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2015 · N442RP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to take off from a confined area and his failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions during the takeoff, which resulted in collision with obstacles.
- [NTSB CEN16LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA004.md): Cessna 150 · Dexter, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2015 · N3174J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's impairment due to the ingestion of alcohol, which impaired his decision-making and resulted in his taking off and flying the airplane until the engine lost power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN16LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA003.md): Bell 47G · Huntsville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2015 · N160CS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of helicopter control during an agricultural application pass for reasons that could not be determined due to the extent of damage to the flight control system.
- [NTSB GAA16CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA010.md): Grosch Starduster TOO SA 30 · Lincoln, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 4, 2015 · N2RG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop, left main landing gear collapse, and the left wing striking the runway.
- [NTSB GAA16CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA003.md): Bushmaster Super Bushmaster · Marble Canyon, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 4, 2015 · C-FIIB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain descent rate durring the landing resulting in collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR16LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA003.md): Cessna TU206G · Fall City, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2015 · N206HL · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s collision with the ground short of the runway for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB GAA16LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16LA001.md): Cessna 172B · Redding, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2015 · N7837X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to land the airplane on a short runway with a tailwind and his subsequent delayed decision to abort the landing.
- [NTSB ERA16WA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA002.md): Piper PA-31-325 · Chia, Colombia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 3, 2015 · HK3909G · Destroyed
  > On October 3, 2015, about 1715 UTC, a Piper PA-31-325, Colombian registration HK3909G, registered to and operated by El Caminante Air S.A., collided with a structure then rolled inverted during a forced landing in a field near Hipodromo de los Andes, Chia,…
- [NTSB CEN16WA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA002.md): Beech 200 · Chigwell, United Kingdom · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 3, 2015 · G-BYCP · Destroyed
  > The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) United Kingdom has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Beech B200 that occurred on October 3, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB investigation under the…
- [NTSB WPR16FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA001.md): Johnson Coot · Deer Park, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2015 · N69BD · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention due to the rough…
- [NTSB GAA16CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA011.md): Cessna 172M · McMinnville, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 2, 2015 · N20488 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to correct the student pilot's approach path during the final approach, which resulted in a collision with runway threshold lights. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's failure to attain and maintain the…
- [NTSB GAA16CA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA004.md): Piper PA 18-150 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 2, 2015 · N8996Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive brake application during landing, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB ERA16FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA001.md): Piper PA32R · Westminster, SC · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2015 · N782TM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB ENG16IA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG16IA001.md): Boeing 747 · Russian airspace, Japan · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2015 · N662US · Minor damage
  > The PW4056 engine experienced an in-flight loss of power because of damage to the low-pressure turbine (LPT) because of the inadequate overhaul inspection and repair instructions that existed at the time of the LPT module's last overhaul. A vane hook in the…
- [NTSB CEN16WA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA010.md): Piper PA31 · Veracruz, Nicaragua · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 2, 2015 · C-GCMD · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN16FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA001.md): Piper PA 28-140 · Huntsville, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2015 · N3552K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement off the fuel supply to the engine, which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB GAA16CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA002.md): Cessna 172 · Avalon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 1, 2015 · N4286Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the critical angle of attack in turbulent and downdraft conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain on final approach.
- [NTSB GAA15CA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA286.md): Cessna 170A · Springfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 1, 2015 · N9775A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare, which resulted in a collision with terrain, and a nose over.
- [NTSB DCA16CA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16CA001.md): Airbus A319 · Nassau, Bahamas · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 1, 2015 · N9026C · No damage
  > an inadvertent encounter with convective turbulence.
- [NTSB GAA15CA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA295.md): Beech V35B · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 30, 2015 · N800JT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly secure the cabin door prior to takeoff, resulting in the door opening during takeoff, an aborted takeoff, runway overrun, and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA15CA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA291.md): Maule M 7-235C · Kemmerer, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 30, 2015 · N4244L · Substantial damage
  > A hard landing which resulted in a loss directional control and ground loop.
- [NTSB ERA15FA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA378.md): Piper PA 30 · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2015 · N21ND · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain single-engine minimum controllable airspeed following a loss of right engine power during initial climb. Also causal was the loss of right engine power for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the…
- [NTSB DCA15WA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA15WA204.md): De Havilland DHC8 · Saarbrucken, Germany · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 30, 2015 · LX-LGH · Substantial damage
  > The government of Germany has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a DE HAVILLAND DHC8 airplane that occurred on September 30, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Germany's investigation under the…
- [NTSB CEN15LA437](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA437.md): Capella Aircraft Corporation ( FW2TDXLS · Bartlesville, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2015 · N903AB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control after takeoff.
- [NTSB GAA15CA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA293.md): Cubcrafters CC11-160 · Lake City, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2015 · N319PT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during the takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a parked airplane and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA15CA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA292.md): Cubcrafters CC11-160 · Lake City, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2015 · N4HW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure during takeoff to attain sufficient airspeed for conditions, and to maintain yaw control and a positive rate of climb, resulting in a loss of directional control, an uncontrolled descent, and collision with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB ERA15LA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA377.md): Piper PA 28RT-201T · Dawson Springs, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2015 · N2175K · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of a crankshaft counterweight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise flight.
- [NTSB CEN15LA432](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA432.md): Rans S18 · Shattuck, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2015 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The noncertificated pilot’s failure to maintain control of the unregistered airplane during initial climb and his subsequent exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack, which resulted in a stall/spin.
- [NTSB WPR15FA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA268.md): Cessna 150F · Port Townsend, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2015 · N8529G · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the mechanic's inadequate tightening of the crankshaft gear retaining bolts during an engine overhaul, which resulted in fatigue failure of the bolts and the crankshaft gear dowel pin that allowed the crankshaft gear to…
- [NTSB CEN15LA431](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA431.md): Edward M Van Morlan Rans S-12 · Gardner, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2015 · N98ES · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate airspeed control and the airplane’s exceedance of its critical angle-of-attack during the forced landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation caused by…
- [NTSB CEN15LA428](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA428.md): Sukhoi SU-26 · Slidell, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2015 · N596TJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's attempt to recover from an aerobatic maneuver at too low of an altitude to make a safe recovery.
- [NTSB GAA15CA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA288.md): Cessna 305F · Bentonville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 27, 2015 · N119BD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain yaw control during a go-around, which resulted in a right main landing gear collapse and the right wing impacting terrain during a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA15LA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA380.md): Cessna 550 · Sarasota, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2015 · N622PG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point and to adequately slow the airplane within the available runway, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB CEN15LA434](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA434.md): Lindstrand LBL69A · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2015 · N266LB · No damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper descent rate on approach, which resulted in a hard landing and the pilot sustaining a serious injury. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of recent experience flying a standard-shaped balloon.
- [NTSB CEN15LA430](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA430.md): Cessna 182G · Glenwood Springs, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2015 · N3147S · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during cruise flight due to carburetor icing and the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat, which resulted in a forced landing on rough/uneven terrain.

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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") = 2015
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=7&year=2015

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