# NTSB investigations, 2015, OR

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 GAA16CA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA051.md): Piper PA 31-350 · Portland, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 17, 2015 · N555RG · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the fuel truck driver to see and avoid the taxiing airplane.
- [NTSB WPR16LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA023.md): Thorp T 18 · Independence, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2015 · N1488 · Substantial damage
  > A separation of the canopy mechanism during flight, which resulted in the pilot’s precautionary landing and the airplane’s subsequent collision with a fence post.
- [NTSB WPR16CA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16CA022.md): Knox Marion L RV-6A · Lebanon, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 6, 2015 · N259MK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control following an aborted landing which resulted in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB WPR16LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA020.md): Bell 206B · Dallas, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2015 · N22743 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [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 WPR15LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA261.md): Schweizer 269C · Forest Grove, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2015 · N290R · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during cruise flight 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 WPR15FA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA258.md): Silvaire Luscombe 8A · Creswell, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2015 · N4948E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to return to the runway shortly after takeoff, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the turn, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall and spin.
- [NTSB WPR15LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA248.md): Sikorsky S 61A · Ironside, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2015 · N1043T · Substantial damage
  > A loss of power to the No. 2 engine due to the failure of the accessory gearbox drivetrain. Also causal was the pilot’s inability to release the external longline due to the use of a safety wire across the coupling of the quick-disconnect mechanism, which…
- [NTSB GAA15CA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA262.md): Aero Commander 500 B · The Dalles, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 19, 2015 · N1010F · Substantial damage
  > A motor vehicle's runway incursion causing the premature rotation of the departing airplane, which resulted in a tail strike.
- [NTSB GAA15CA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA231.md): Cessna 180H · Ione, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2015 · N28RR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR15LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA228.md): Hudson Zodiac CH 601 XLB · Hubbard, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2015 · N234S · Substantial damage
  > A severe propeller vibration due to the pilot's improper installation of the propeller spacer assembly, which necessitated an engine shutdown, an off-airport landing, and a collision with a sprinkler system.
- [NTSB WPR15FA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA208.md): Mooney M20E · Salem, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2015 · N5608Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's unstabilized approach and delayed remedial action, which resulted in a porpoise during landing. Also causal to the accident was the pilot’s exceedance of the airplane's critical angle-of-attack during the subsequent aborted landing, which resulted…
- [NTSB WPR15FA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA205.md): Schweizer 269C · Newberg, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2015 · N2096W · Destroyed
  > The loss of translation/rotational power between the engine and the transmission due to the severe wear of the forward spline portion of the lower coupling drive shaft. The reason for the severe wear of the forward spline could not be definitively determined…
- [NTSB GAA15CA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA135.md): WSK PZL Mielec M 18A · Nyssa, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2015 · N2159C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA15CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA132.md): Ervin Rex H Bear Hawk · Merrill, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2015 · N939RE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB WPR15LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA192.md): Roberts Super Bear · La Grande, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2015 · N92MJ · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB GAA15CA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA302.md): Aviat A · Grants Pass, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2015 · N90ND · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB WPR15LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA178.md): Garlick Helicopters UH 1H · Cove, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2015 · N462CC · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine-to-transmission drive shaft coupling assembly due to a fatigue fracture of one of its attachment bolts, which resulted in a loss of power to the main rotor.
- [NTSB GAA15CA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA124.md): Beech D35 · Sunriver, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2015 · N2984B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's distraction from completing his before landing checklist and inability to hear the gear warning…
- [NTSB WPR15FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA161.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Juntura, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 14, 2015 · N5042P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid power lines while intentionally maneuvering at low altitude for the aerial observation flight.
- [NTSB WPR15LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA156.md): Buhl LA 1 · Cottage Grove, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 2015 · N352Y · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power on downwind for landing due to carburetor icing, which resulted in a forced landing.
- [NTSB WPR15LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA155.md): Cessna 140 · Crescent Lake, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 2015 · N2514N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inability to restart the engine for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination…
- [NTSB WPR15FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA152.md): Piper PA 28-140 · Mt Tom, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2015 · N1729J · Destroyed
  > The noncertificated pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation leading to the pilot's loss of control of the airplane and subsequent collision with mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB GAA15CA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA038.md): Ultramagic M90 - NO Series · Sherwood, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 12, 2015 · N890VB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the descent rate, resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR15LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA137.md): Piper PA 46-310P · Redmond, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2015 · N9133G · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR15LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA106.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G 164A · Alfalfa, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2015 · N4863 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined, because examination of the engine did not reveal any mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR15CA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15CA112.md): Cessna T210 - L · The Dalles, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 16, 2015 · N93810 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to touch down. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to utilize the pre-landing checklist.
- [NTSB WPR15CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15CA097.md): Schneider Richard J Alaskan Bushmaster · Newburg, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 29, 2015 · N36NC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll into sunlight, which restricted his visibility.
- [NTSB WPR15LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA084.md): Bruct J Myers RV-9A · Prineville, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 2015 · N8080S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during the climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin.

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

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

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