# NTSB investigations, CO

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 GAA16CA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA327.md): Cessna R172 · Craig, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2016 · N998M · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain an adequate glide path during landing, which resulted in the airplane landing short of the runway and the nose wheel impacting the runway edge and substantial damage to the firewall.
- [NTSB CEN16FA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA224.md): Cessna 320E · Creede, CO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2016 · N777GY · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control during descent following a loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations and engine test-runs of both engines revealed no evidence of any mechanical malfunctions or…
- [NTSB GAA16CA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA337.md): Cessna T210 · Buena Vista, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 9, 2016 · N9915Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and substantial damage to the firewall.
- [NTSB GAA16CA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA270.md): Rainbow Sky Reach Bushcat · Mack, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2016 · N273BC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in runway excursion, impact with a ditch, and nose over.
- [NTSB GAA16CA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA250.md): Cessna 182 · Calhan, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 21, 2016 · N42553 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incorrect pitch control during the landing flare in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing and nose over.
- [NTSB CEN16FA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA188.md): Cessna P210N · Sheridan Lake, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 18, 2016 · N6609P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's severe impairment from the combined effects of high levels of ingested alcohol as well as three impairing medications (zolpidem, lorazepam, and diphenhydramine), which resulted in his decision to attempt an aerobatic maneuver that the airplane was…
- [NTSB GAA16CA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA214.md): Rockwell International 112TC · Durango, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 4, 2016 · N513CA · Substantial damage
  > The instructed pilot's interference with the flight controls during landing, which resulted in the flight instructor's inability to maintain directional control, resulting in a runway excursion and substantial damage to the firewall and left wing spar.
- [NTSB GAA16CA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA201.md): Helicycle/Morrisey RR RM-1 · Denver, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 22, 2016 · N867TV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter yaw while operating in conditions conducive to loss of tail rotor effectiveness, resulting in an uncommanded rapid right yaw and ground impact.
- [NTSB GAA16CA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA146.md): Beech D17 · Brighton, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 11, 2016 · N9290H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the runway course during takeoff, resulting in the airplane drifting to the left and impacting a fence. A contributing factor to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention during the takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN16FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA116.md): Curtiss Wright Travel AIR 4000 · Palmer Lake, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 2016 · N6464 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude in strong gusting winds, which resulted in exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's…
- [NTSB CEN16LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA108.md): Cessna LC41-550FG · Grand Junction, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2016 · N10580 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the right main tire for reasons that could not be determined because the tire was not available for examination.
- [NTSB GAA16CA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA150.md): Cessna 172 · La Junta, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 31, 2016 · N2567U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to take off with a tailwind, and exceed the critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with the ground.
- [NTSB GAA16CA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA115.md): American Legend AL11C 100 · Las Animas, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 30, 2016 · N24184 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, resulting in a nose over.
- [NTSB CEN16FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA086.md): Beech C35 · Meeker, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2016 · N2025D · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to fly the airplane in instrument meteorological conditions at high altitude for greater than 30 minutes without the use of supplemental oxygen which resulted in hypoxia, and a subsequent loss of control. Contributing…
- [NTSB CEN16LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA067.md): Hawker 400 · Telluride, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2015 · XA-MEX · Substantial damage
  > The limitations of the air traffic control equipment that prevented the controller's timely recognition of NOTAM information that was effective immediately and resulted in the issuance of an approach clearance to a closed runway. Also causal was the pilots'…
- [NTSB CEN16LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA053.md): Pipistrel Virus · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2015 · N145VS · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of contamination in the right fuel tank and fuel lines, which prevented fuel from flowing to the engine.
- [NTSB GAA16CA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA061.md): Melvin K Callen Backcountry Supercub · Fort Morgan, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 24, 2015 · N842MC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive braking during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB GAA16CA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA060.md): Beech 56 · Hudson, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 22, 2015 · N12WB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the distraction of the open cabin door.
- [NTSB GAA16CA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA058.md): Cessna 172 · Greeley, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 15, 2015 · N4256Q · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot of the following airplane failed to maintain adequate spacing during the taxi to the runway, resulting in a collision with the lead airplane.
- [NTSB CEN16FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA034.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Colorado Springs, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2015 · N752C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control during the turn back to the airport after takeoff in high density altitude conditions, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and subsequent spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impaired…
- [NTSB CEN16FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA011.md): Beech G35 · Eaton, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2015 · N394CW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control in gusting wind conditions and low-level wind shear, following a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to properly monitor the fuel level inflight because of his…
- [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 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 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.
- [NTSB GAA15CA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA294.md): Howard DGA 15P · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2015 · N1785H · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the elevator control system linkage at a push/pull tube and cable joint, for an unknown reason, because the bolt and associated hardware securing the joint was not found for examination.
- [NTSB CEN15FA424](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA424.md): Beech S35 · Pagosa Springs, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2015 · N193Q · Destroyed
  > Improper engine assembly by unknown maintenance personnel, which resulted in the failure of the No. 6 connecting rod due to oil starvation from the shifting of the crankshaft's No. 4 main bearing.
- [NTSB CEN15FA400](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA400.md): Cessna 310H · Silverton, CO · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2015 · N1099Q · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot's improper judgment and his failure to maintain situational awareness, which resulted in the flight's encounter with instrument meteorological conditions and controlled flight into terrain during cruise flight.
- [NTSB CEN15IA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15IA337.md): Boeing 737 · Denver, CO · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2015 · N779SW · Minor damage
  > The gate lead/pushback driver's failure to recognize that the provisioning truck was within the safety zone of the gate during his walkaround due to distractions, which resulted in the subsequent collision between the airplane and the truck. Contributing to…
- [NTSB GAA15CA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA194.md): Air Tractor AT 402B · Monte Vista, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2015 · N402KN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with objects.
- [NTSB CEN15MA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15MA290.md): Airbus Helicopters AS350B3E · Frisco, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Jul 3, 2015 · N390LG · Destroyed
  > Airbus Helicopters' dual-hydraulic AS350 B3e helicopter's (1) preflight hydraulic check, which depleted hydraulic pressure in the tail rotor hydraulic circuit, and (2) lack of salient alerting to the pilot that hydraulic pressure was not restored before…
- [NTSB CEN15CA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA312.md): Eurocopter EC 130 B4 · Somerset, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2015 · N974BR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to fly at a low altitude when he was aware that there were wires in the area which resulted in the helicopter contacting a wire.
- [NTSB CEN15LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA300.md): Balony Kubicek Spol BB60Z · Fort Carson, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2015 · N210GB · No damage
  > The pilot’s improper burner control, which allowed the balloon’s envelope to cool, and the balloon’s subsequent encounter with a drop in wind velocity during a high wind landing approach, both of which resulted in the balloon’s descent rate increasing too…
- [NTSB GAA15CA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA167.md): Cessna 170B · Durango, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 28, 2015 · N170MW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to taxi behind a turbojet airplane into jet blast, which resulted in the airplane being blown off an active taxiway and flipped upside down onto terrain.
- [NTSB CEN15LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA275.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 20 C1 · Pueblo, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2015 · N919DA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s decision to continue the approach and landing despite recognizing that the wind speed was above the published limit for solo flight, which resulted in a porpoised landing. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the flight…
- [NTSB CEN15FA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA257.md): Morse Frank L Rebel · Eagle, CO, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2015 · N914FM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing in gusty, crosswind conditions that likely exceeded the recommended limitation of the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN15LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA295.md): Waco UPF 7 · Montrose, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2015 · N29943 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain suitable altitude while flying over high mountainous terrain in downdraft conditions.
- [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 CEN15CA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA236.md): Cessna 150C · Durango, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2015 · N1924Z · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB GAA15CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA053.md): Aero SP Z O O AT 4 LSA · Colorado Springs, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 30, 2015 · N344UA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to perform aerobatic maneuvers in an airplane not certified for aerobatic flight, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN15FA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA211.md): Hoffman Zenith 701 · Trinidad, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2015 · N95MH · Substantial damage
  > The noncertificated pilot's failure to maintain airspeed following a loss of engine power while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in the airplane's wing exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall. The reason for the…
- [NTSB CEN15LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA202.md): Fairchild SA227 AC · Rifle, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2015 · N2691W · Substantial damage
  > The uncontained engine failure due to the fatigue failure of the second-stage turbine rotor disk.
- [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 GAA15CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA011.md): Piper PA18 - 150 · Boulder, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 16, 2015 · N4785F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during a bounced landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN15CA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA159.md): Arnold Zodiac CH 650 · Greeley, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 27, 2015 · N715AK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot was unable to maintain directional control during the landing due to the foreign object that lodged behind the rudder.
- [NTSB CEN15LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA144.md): Beech 58 · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2015 · N297AT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a rejected takeoff from a slush-covered runway at night.
- [NTSB CEN15FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA141.md): Richard Lacourse Wheeler Express · Kersey, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 2015 · N564ER · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during an off-airport forced landing following a total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination of the engine. Contributing to the accident was the pilots'…
- [NTSB CEN15IA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15IA139.md): Gulfstream Aerospace G IV · Eagle, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2015 · N701DB · Minor damage
  > The pilot's rejected takeoff due to perceived flight control system anomalies, which led to excessive brake temperatures and resulted in a right main landing gear brake fire.
- [NTSB CEN15FA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA126.md): Enstrom 280FX · Erie, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 2015 · N86235 · Destroyed
  > An in-flight failure of the helicopter's #2 main rotor spindle due to undetected fatigue cracking, which resulted in an in-flight breakup. Contributing to failure were the nonconforming thread root radius of the spindle and the manufacturer's failure to…
- [NTSB CEN15CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA125.md): Cessna 182C · Fort Morgan, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 26, 2015 · N8997T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel planning/management, which resulted in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the subsequent forced landing in a pasture.

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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 c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CO' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=9&state=CO

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