# NTSB investigations, 2015, CA

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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB GAA16CA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA091.md): Cessna 177 · Grass Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 28, 2015 · N29533 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during the touchdown and the subsequent attempted aborted landing which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB DCA16CA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16CA052.md): Boeing 737 76N · San Diego, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 26, 2015 · N7733B · No damage
  > An inadvertent encounter with clear air turbulence.
- [NTSB GAA16CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA089.md): Waco YMF · Fullerton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 25, 2015 · N99Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR16FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA042.md): Piper PA32R · Castro Valley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2015 · N323PA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation while maneuvering during an instrument approach in instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB WPR16FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA041.md): Piper PA 32RT-300T · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 2015 · N36402 · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot's decision to conduct and continue the flight despite forecast and en route instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), which were not conducive to safe operation under visual flight rules. Also causal to the accident was the…
- [NTSB WPR16LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA039.md): Mooney M20E · Corona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2015 · N5863Q · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined based on available information. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to conduct the takeoff with observed engine deficiencies.
- [NTSB GAA16CA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA085.md): Kelm David Kitfox 7 · Tracy, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 12, 2015 · N35KF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing, which resulted in a hard landing, runway excursion and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR16FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA037.md): Bell 407 · McFarland, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2015 · N408FC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control and collision with terrain while attempting a course reversal after inadvertently entering an area of reduced visibility weather conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience with night time…
- [NTSB WPR16IA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16IA044.md): Cessna LC41-550FG · Seal Beach, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2015 · N932AC · Minor damage
  > Improper maintenance performed on the left magneto which led to a loss of engine power. Contributing to the incident was the pilot's failure to check the magnetos in flight in compliance with manufacturers guidance regarding rough running engine. The pilot's…
- [NTSB WPR16FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA035.md): Aero Vodochody L 39C · Apple Valley, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2015 · N39AY · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power on takeoff, which resulted from a sudden over-temperature condition due to an improperly adjusted fuel control unit and the deteriorated condition of the fuel nozzles.
- [NTSB GAA16CA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA069.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Mammoth, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 3, 2015 · N546C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to takeoff in high crosswind conditions resulting in the inability to maintain an adequate crosswind correction, consequently failing to maintain directional control and departing the runway, and subsequently colliding with fixed airfield…
- [NTSB GAA16CA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA065.md): Cessna T210N · Avalon, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 29, 2015 · N99210 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the landing, resulting in a runway overrun and nose over.
- [NTSB WPR16LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA031.md): Cessna 210 · Coalinga, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2015 · N9824G · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined, because postaccident examination revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR16LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA030.md): Cessna T210N · La Verne, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2015 · N91HC · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB WPR16FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA029.md): Airbus Helicopters AS350B3E · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2015 · N711BE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control during landing on a dolly. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's decision to conduct the flight without an instructor despite multiple flight instructors' recommendations to the contrary, his failure to land on the ramp…
- [NTSB GAA16LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16LA056.md): Airbus EC135 · Apple Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2015 · N36RX · Substantial damage
  > The ingestion of a towel from an unsecured storage container at the landing site into the helicopter's fenestron during the landing.
- [NTSB GAA16CA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA074.md): Cessna 177 · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 14, 2015 · N2112Q · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a shaft seal at the nose gear retraction/extension actuator, which resulted in a loss of hydraulic fluid and a main landing gear collapse during landing.
- [NTSB GAA16CA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA049.md): Curtiss Wright Travel Air · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 14, 2015 · N9872 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a ground-loop, and substantial damage to the right wing and wing strut.
- [NTSB WPR16LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA028.md): Beech A36 · Lancaster, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2015 · N78CR · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to comply with published instrument approach procedures during an instrument approach in dark night, visual meteorological conditions, which resulted in impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the controller's…
- [NTSB WPR16LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA024.md): Cessna 172S · San Jose, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2015 · N21679 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll at night, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR16IA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16IA025.md): Cirrus Design SR22T · Paso Robles, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 2015 · N999VX · Minor damage
  > The failure of the nose landing gear due to unanticipated fatigue loads.
- [NTSB GAA16LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16LA032.md): Philip D Anderson 601 · Hemet, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2015 · N467SD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the airplane's descent rate during a precautionary landing, which resulted in hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to secure the canopy before takeoff, which precipitated the precautionary landing.
- [NTSB WPR16LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA019.md): American Eurocopter AS350B3 · Folsom, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2015 · N911WL · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to perform simulated engine failure training in accordance with manufacturer guidance, including his improper recovery from the maneuver, which resulted in an overshoot of the intended landing zone when the engine did not…
- [NTSB WPR16LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA018.md): Cessna 120 · Lone Pine, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2015 · N3124N · Substantial damage
  > The fracture of the left main landing gear (MLG) wheel axle due to fatigue, which resulted in the separation of the left MLG wheel during takeoff from a dirt airstrip.
- [NTSB GAA16CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA030.md): Mcpherson John G Pietenpol Aircamper · Placerville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 23, 2015 · N169JG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and an impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR16FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA014.md): Piper PA 28R-180 · Morongo Valley, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2015 · N4972J · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated pilot's improper inflight decision-making to attempt to outclimb clouds along his planned route rather than reverse course, which resulted in his inadvertent entry into instrument meteorological conditions, spatial disorientation, and…
- [NTSB WPR16FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA007.md): Beech G35 · South Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2015 · N4485D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inability to maintain airplane control due to an encounter with a downdraft that exceeded the airplane’s climb performance capabilities and resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to depart without…
- [NTSB WPR16LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA005.md): Piper PA28 · Compton, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2015 · N7506W · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident engine examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [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 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 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 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 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 WPR15LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA267.md): Cessna 177 · Thermal, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2015 · N3416T · Substantial damage
  > A fire in the engine compartment due to the pilot overpriming the hot engine.
- [NTSB GAA15CA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA276.md): Piper PA 28 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2015 · N8258S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for turbulence during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR15LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA262.md): Graves Bryon S Vans RV-7A · Byron, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2015 · N507RV · Substantial damage
  > Improper overhaul of the right magneto, which eliminated system redundancy, and resulted in a loss of engine power when the left magneto failed during aerobatic flight maneuvers.
- [NTSB WPR15FA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA256.md): Piper PA28 · Santee, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2015 · N8441B · Substantial damage
  > The pilots' failure to maintain airplane control following a partial loss of engine power after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of engine power due to a failure of the right magneto.
- [NTSB GAA15CA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA244.md): Joe Salomone Super CUB SQ2 · Truckee, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2015 · N786AB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion, ground loop, and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience from the back seat.
- [NTSB WPR15LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA251.md): Dova DV-1 · San Carlos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2015 · N919E · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to fuel vapor lock. Contributing to the accident was the absence of a fuel return line.
- [NTSB WPR15FA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA250.md): Piper PA 25 · Llano, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2015 · N4369Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control during the landing approach due to an incapacitating medical event.
- [NTSB GAA15CA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA239.md): Piper PA 28-180 · Susanville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 26, 2015 · N1417X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed control during the landing in gusty wind conditions, resulting in an abnormal runway contact, and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB DCA15CA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA15CA176.md): Boeing 737 7H4 · Oakland, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2015 · N232WN · No damage
  > inadvertent jet blast, resulting in debris striking ground operations personnel.
- [NTSB GAA15CA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA303.md): Mitsubishi MU 2B-25 · Arvin, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2015 · N553T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while taxiing into position for takeoff on a narrow private airstrip, resulting in the left wing striking a tree.
- [NTSB GAA15CA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA230.md): Bell 412 · Whittier, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2015 · N412LA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to appropriately monitor the helicopter's fuel supply, resulting in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and an autorotation with a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR15MA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15MA243.md): Cessna 172M · San Diego, CA · Accident · 5 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2015 · N1285U · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The local controller's (LC) failure to properly identify the aircraft in the pattern and to ensure control instructions provided to the intended Cessna on downwind were being performed before turning Eagle1 into its path for landing. Contributing to the LC's…
- [NTSB GAA15CA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA248.md): Cessna 177B · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2015 · N13HK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing, resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR15LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA240.md): Stinson SR 9B · Chula Vista, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2015 · N17154 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s failure to verify the fuel quantity before the flight.
- [NTSB WPR15FA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA238.md): Aviat A 1 · Compton, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2015 · N6090U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and/or appropriate pitch attitude during a banner pickup, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall/spin at too low an altitude to allow…
- [NTSB WPR15LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA239.md): Embraer E175 · South Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2015 · N204NN · No damage
  > The airplane's encounter with moderate turbulence during descent, which resulted in a serious injury to a flight attendant who was not securely seated. Contributing to the accident was the flight attendant's decision to continue to secure items before the…
- [NTSB WPR15FA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA236.md): Cessna 182F · Montecito, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2015 · N5738F · Substantial damage
  > Oil starvation that led to the failure of the No. 5 connecting rod and a subsequent loss of engine power.

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

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

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