# NTSB investigations, 2015, NC

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 DCA16CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16CA053.md): Boeing 737 7H4 · Charlotte, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 23, 2015 · N475WN · No damage
  > An inadvertent encounter with clear air turbulence.
- [NTSB GAA16CA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA099.md): Davis Michael J MD Special · Wallace, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 21, 2015 · N141MD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB GAA16CA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA082.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Reidsville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 13, 2015 · N1316V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of pitch control while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in a collision with terrain, a left main landing gear collapse, and runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA16LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA067.md): Golden Circle Air T Bird II · Lenoir, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2015 · N92744 · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed and a coordinated turn in the traffic pattern, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and entering an aerodynamic stall and spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to…
- [NTSB ERA16LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA066.md): Raytheon A36 · Fayetteville, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2015 · N3241N · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel's application of an unapproved sealant to the engine case halves during engine overhaul, contrary to manufacturer's instructions, which resulted in lubrication restriction due to a bearing shift and the subsequent internal failure of the…
- [NTSB ERA16LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA059.md): Pacific Aerospace 750XL · Raeford, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2015 · N216PK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point and speed during a precautionary landing with the engine shut down. Contributing to the accident was an erroneous engine torque indication, which led the pilot to shut the engine down, for reasons that…
- [NTSB GAA16CA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA081.md): Cessna 182 · Salisbury, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 28, 2015 · N2000R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing flare, causing the airplane to balloon and land hard.
- [NTSB ERA16LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA045.md): Phantom Aeronautics Phantom X 1 · Monroe, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2015 · N28365 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any preimpact anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA16LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA041.md): Woodrow Larry W Sonex · Morganton, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2015 · N7035Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/owner’s inadequate maintenance inspection following a propeller strike, which resulted in the subsequent in-flight propeller separation due to propagation of fatigue cracks in the crankshaft.
- [NTSB GAA16CA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA062.md): Consolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4 · Morganton, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 14, 2015 · N1204L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the departure, resulting in substantial damage to the airplanes right wing.
- [NTSB ERA16LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA040.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Jefferson, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2015 · N334CM · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during a postaccident test run of the engine.
- [NTSB ERA16CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16CA011.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Salisbury, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 13, 2015 · N300KG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent switching of the fuel selector to the "off" position on final approach, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB GAA15CA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA272.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 20 C1 · Sanford, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 19, 2015 · N635DC · Substantial damage
  > The student pilots failure to maintain a climb after takeoff, which resulted in an impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA15LA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA358.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Manteo, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2015 · N86705 · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent lodging of the banner-tow cable between the right elevator and horizontal stabilizer after the pilot threw the grapple hook out the window, which resulted in the loss of pitch control and the airplane’s subsequent impact with water.
- [NTSB ERA15FA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA351.md): Cessna 172 · Riegelwood, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2015 · N52445 · Substantial damage
  > The noncertificated pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB ERA15FA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA340.md): Beech A36 · Kernersville, NC · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2015 · N36HT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was deficient Federal Aviation Administration air traffic control training on recognition and handling of…
- [NTSB ERA15LA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA343.md): Dehavilland DHC-6 · Louisburg, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2015 · N181CS · Substantial damage
  > The propeller’s movement to the beta position during landing for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination and testing, which resulted in an attempted go-around and subsequent loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB ERA15LA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA357.md): Beech V35B · Wilmington, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2015 · N789WF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper loading of the airplane, which resulted in a sudden pitch up during the attempted takeoff, the pilot’s subsequent loss of directional control, and an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA15FA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA335.md): Cooper Michael C RV 8A · Advance, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2015 · N393MC · Destroyed
  > The pilots' failure to maintain airplane control during a low-altitude maneuver.
- [NTSB ERA15CA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA321.md): Quicksilver MXL II Sport · Pittsboro, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 15, 2015 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to open the fuel shutoff valve during the preflight examination of the airplane which resulted in a total loss of engine power during initial climb after takeoff due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA15CA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA320.md): Sanderson Herbert H SHA Glasair · Bladenboro, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 15, 2015 · N629HS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a ditch.
- [NTSB DCA15LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA15LA173.md): Airbus A321 · Charlotte, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2015 · N564UW · Substantial damage
  > an encounter with a small microburst on short final at low altitude that resulted in a loss of lift and a tail strike during the go-around. Contributing to the accident was the captain's decision to continue the approach without applying appropriate windshear…
- [NTSB ERA15LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA314.md): Grumman G164 · Trenton, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2015 · N5277 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land the airplane with a tailwind and his subsequent application of excessive braking, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA15CA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA212.md): Main Air Rapier · Reidsville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 2, 2015 · N5142U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot landed with variable wind conditions, which resulted in an in-flight loss of control and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA15LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA281.md): Cessna A188B · Albertson, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 25, 2015 · N731MB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from wires during takeoff due to his impairment from alcohol use.
- [NTSB ERA15LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA273.md): Beech 35-C33 · Wilmington, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2015 · N829T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure that the landing gear was in the down and locked position before touchdown, which resulted in a landing with the gear in transit.
- [NTSB GAA15CA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA192.md): Cessna R172K · Fairfield, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 18, 2015 · N5453V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA15CA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA190.md): Piper PA 32-300 · Greensboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 18, 2015 · N96ML · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue the approach after realizing the intended parameters were not attainable, resulting in a runway over-shoot, a loss of control on the ground and the consequent collision with trees.
- [NTSB GAA15CA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA185.md): Barron Starduster SA 300 · Whiteville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 12, 2015 · N5618 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA15CA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA170.md): Cessna T182T · Oak Island, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2015 · N2080Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper level off and flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and firewall damage.
- [NTSB ERA15FA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA245.md): Czech Sport Piper Sport · Holly Ridge, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2015 · N35EP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control after the cockpit canopy opened during initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to securely lock the canopy before takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA15LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA244.md): Raddatz Steve RV 8 · Monroe, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2015 · N323RP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing.
- [NTSB ERA15LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA231.md): Beech A36 · Siler City, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2015 · N985K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering for landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB GAA15CA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA115.md): Smiley James E RAG Wing RW-6 · Mocksville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2015 · N2305J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a building.
- [NTSB GAA15CA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA098.md): Schweizer SGS 1 26B · Mocksville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2015 · N8683R · Substantial damage
  > The glider pilot over-ran the runway and impacted a structure after encountering a strong updraft on short final.
- [NTSB ERA15CA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA209.md): Cessna 150D · Balsam Grove, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 8, 2015 · N5981T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt an off airport takeoff, and failure to maintain adequate clearance during the initial climb in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB GAA15CA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA061.md): Hughes TH 55 · Morganton, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2015 · N7089S · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed flare during a simulated auto rotation, which resulted in a tail rotor strike and rollover.
- [NTSB GAA15CA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA066.md): Cessna 177B · Roxboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 4, 2015 · N1102C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to monitor the airplane's movement and maintain control of the airplane.
- [NTSB ERA15CA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA169.md): Bellanca 17 31A · Siler City, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 24, 2015 · N93715 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to ensure that the airplane's landing gear was down and locked prior to touchdown.
- [NTSB GAA15CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA072.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA40 · Fuquay-Varina, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 20, 2015 · N840AB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB GAA15CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA017.md): American Champion 7GCAA · Greensboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 18, 2015 · N43MT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional/pitch control during final approach, resulting in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA15CA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA154.md): Beech 58 · Monroe, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 4, 2015 · N50NH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath and failure to perform a go-around once a safe landing could not accomplished, which resulted in a landing area overshoot and runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA15FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA128.md): Piper PA28 · Greensboro, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 2015 · N5985U · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power after takeoff due to fuel starvation as a result of excessive wear of the fuel selector valve. Also causal was the owner/operator and maintenance personnel's inadequate maintenance, and inadequate postmaintenance inspection.
- [NTSB ERA15LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA092.md): Beech V35B · Long View, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 2015 · N246JT · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the lower rear crankshaft counterweight snap rings by unknown maintenance personnel, which resulted in the separation of the counterweight and a subsequent total loss of engine power during initial climb.

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

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

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