# NTSB investigations, 2015, MO

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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB CEN16LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA079.md): Piper 28-140 · Republic, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2015 · N4643R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power during cruise flight.
- [NTSB CEN16LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA084.md): Schweizer 269C · Warrenton, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2015 · N292B · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot's continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions at night, which resulted in the loss of visual reference to the ground and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from trees.
- [NTSB CEN16FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA054.md): Cessna 140 · Keytesville, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 2015 · N90123 · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to operate in dark night conditions with low clouds, which resulted in a loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's use of methamphetamine, which impaired his…
- [NTSB CEN16FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA059.md): Cessna 182C · Pattonsburg, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2015 · N8777T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control while maneuvering during low-level flight for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any preimpact anomalies.
- [NTSB DCA16CA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16CA026.md): Boeing 737 7H4 · St Louis, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 29, 2015 · N467WN · No damage
  > an inadvertent encounter with clear air turbulence.
- [NTSB CEN16FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA037.md): Cessna 182Q · Richmond, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2015 · N96381 · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's impact with trees and terrain during an off-airport forced landing in dark night conditions following a partial loss of engine power. The reason for the partial loss of engine power could not be determined because postaccident examination did…
- [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 CEN15LA396](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA396.md): Burns Mini 500 · Butler, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2015 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain a proper landing flare following an autorotation for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.
- [NTSB CEN15LA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA369.md): Cessna 182P · Bolivar, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2015 · N6KW · Substantial damage
  > Total electrical failure due to a failed voltage regulator and the pilot’s failure to maintain a proper airspeed during a precautionary landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN15LA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA361.md): Cessna 150 · Brookfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2015 · N8896U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to visually check the quantity of fuel in the fuel tanks in accordance with the Preflight checklist, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB GAA15CA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA201.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Warsaw, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2015 · N81686 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN15FA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA282.md): Christen Industries Pitts S-2B · Cameron, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2015 · N877UP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a low-level aerobatic flight maneuver.
- [NTSB GAA15CA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA166.md): Bryan Jerry R CH750 · Gainesville, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2015 · N750AF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's perception that the airplane was not climbing normally, which precipitated an aborted landing with insufficient runway remaining to stop the airplane safely.
- [NTSB CEN15FA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA268.md): Piper PA 32 · Cuba, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2015 · N2966X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued flight into thunderstorm activity, which resulted in his loss of airplane control, the exceedance of the airplane's design limits, and its subsequent in-flight breakup. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's reliance on onboard…
- [NTSB CEN15FA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA267.md): Beech A36 · Huggins, MO · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2015 · N3193W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle-of-attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control.
- [NTSB GAA15CA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA112.md): Cessna 180 · Vichey, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 6, 2015 · N180SA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN15CA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA261.md): Brewer Sportcopter Votex M · Sikeston, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 5, 2015 · N229MG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently reducing engine power to the idle position while maneuvering at a low altitude.
- [NTSB GAA15CA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA091.md): Lefever Paul M RV12 · Caledonia, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2015 · N198PR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for a precautionary landing, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB CEN15LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA237.md): Piper PA-22 · St. Charles, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2015 · N118U · Substantial damage
  > A 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 CEN15LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA229.md): Bell 206L 3 · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2015 · N127AE · Substantial damage
  > The collision of the helicopter's skid shoe with the runway centerline light during landing, which abruptly stopped the helicopter and resulted in damage to the fuselage.
- [NTSB GAA15CA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA052.md): Arion Lightning LS-1 · West Plains, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 21, 2015 · N332AL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control while landing in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA15CA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA036.md): Piper PA 22-135 · Drexel, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 5, 2015 · N3768A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while taxiing in unfavorable wind conditions.
- [NTSB DCA15CA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA15CA108.md): Embraer EMB 145LR · Springfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 20, 2015 · N625AE · Substantial damage
  > an in-flight collision with a bird.
- [NTSB CEN15LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA172.md): Beech B19 · Osage Beach, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 2015 · N774TA · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the No. 4 piston wrist pin plug and the subsequent entry of its metal shavings into the oil system, which clogged the oil passages and caused the engine to seize. Contributing to the accident was the installation of engine parts that were not…
- [NTSB CEN15LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA170.md): Maule M 7-260C · Oregon, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 2015 · N55000 · Substantial damage
  > Engine vibration for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN15FA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA164.md): Airbus Helicopters (Eurocopte EC-130-B4 · St Louis, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2015 · N356AM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to land during unfavorable wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control due to settling with power. Contributing to the accident were the lack of an adequate approach path due to numerous obstructions and the lack of available…
- [NTSB CEN15CA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA158.md): Piper PA 28-140 · Kansas City, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 2, 2015 · N1513J · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN15CA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA165.md): Piper PA 28-181 · Lee's Summit, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 1, 2015 · N3575X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-receiving-instruction's excessive pitch control during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall shortly after liftoff and the subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the flight crew's decision to have the flight…
- [NTSB DCA15FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA15FA073.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD 11F · St. Louis, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2015 · N584FE · No damage
  > a partial inflation of the 1L escape slide/raft due to undetermined reasons resulting in insufficient capability to support the weight of the crewmember.
- [NTSB CEN15CA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA130.md): Cessna 310B · Rothville, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 28, 2015 · N131X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and fuel management which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [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.

## 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" = 'MO' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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

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