# NTSB investigations, 2015, UT

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 WPR16FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA036.md): Barnett Allen S RV7 · Hurricane, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 10, 2015 · N307AB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s aerobatic maneuver leading to airspeeds above the airplane’s never exceed speed, which resulted in rudder flutter and an in-flight breakup.
- [NTSB GAA16CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA027.md): Cessna A188A · Elberta, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 24, 2015 · N4401Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for wind while maneuvering at a low altitude, resulting in a collision with terrain and a postcrash fire.
- [NTSB GAA16CA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA012.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Kanab, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 11, 2015 · N945S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to monitor the airplane's movement on the ground while programming the GPS, which resulted in a collision with a pole.
- [NTSB WPR16FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA002.md): Cessna 152 · Cedar City, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2015 · N6449M · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilots to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall from which they did not recover.
- [NTSB GAA15CA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA257.md): Glenn Timothy C Skystar Series 5 · Green River, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2015 · N4291R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain pitch attitude, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall/spin.
- [NTSB GAA15CA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA258.md): Airbus AS350 · Draper, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 9, 2015 · N253HP · Substantial damage
  > The ground recovery team member's failure to secure a rescue rope during the helicopter loading process in steep terrain, resulting in the rope fouling the helicopter's main rotor system.
- [NTSB GAA15CA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA215.md): Cessna 560XL · Spanish Fork, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 5, 2015 · N560JF · Substantial damage
  > The Captain's decision to taxi on a closed taxiway, which resulted in a collision with a parked construction vehicle. Contributing to the accident was a ground crew employee's decision to move barricades from the closed taxiway.
- [NTSB WPR15LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA232.md): Schleicher ASW 20B · Logan, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2015 · N20YZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain glider control when it encountered a strong downdraft while maneuvering near a ridgeline.
- [NTSB GAA15CA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA189.md): Cessna 182Q · Hanksville, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 18, 2015 · N735JB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA15LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15LA131.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Escalante, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2015 · N441MM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and his subsequent decision to attempt to climb over rising terrain with the helicopter over maximum gross weight while operating in high-density altitude conditions with a tailwind, which resulted in its inability to…
- [NTSB GAA15CA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA157.md): Balloon Works FIREFLY8 - 24 · Provo, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2015 · N7148P · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > **This report was modified on 4/21/2016. Please see the public docket for this accident for more information.** The failure of the Balony balloon pilot to see and avoid the Balloon Works balloon during an ascent, which resulted in the basket of the Balony…
- [NTSB WPR15LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA203.md): Beech C 99 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2015 · N6199D · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s unmanageable right yaw during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the rudder and rudder assembly did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB DCA15CA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA15CA145.md): Boeing 737 832 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2015 · N396DA · No damage
  > inadvertent contact by beverage cart during cabin service.
- [NTSB GAA15CA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA158.md): Cessna 337 · Blanding, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2015 · N2181X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of a departure runway of inadequate length for the density altitude, resulting in the airplane not gaining sufficient lift, departing the runway, and impacting terrain.
- [NTSB GAA15CA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA156.md): Cessna 172N · Vernal, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2015 · N3159E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and an impact with an airport sign.
- [NTSB WPR15LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA185.md): Cessna 182A · Moab, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2015 · N5143D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning and inflight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR15LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA170.md): Duenas Pulsar III · Hurricane, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 2015 · N747N · Substantial damage
  > An elevated oil temperature and subsequent total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB GAA15CA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA100.md): Cessna 305 · Richfield, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 27, 2015 · N16708 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB GAA15CA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA029.md): Kerr John A Kitfox Classic IV · Logan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 28, 2015 · N195KF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection/planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and a loss of engine power en route.
- [NTSB GAA15CA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA026.md): Cessna 172S · Vernal, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 28, 2015 · N2168D · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain attitude control during landing flare.
- [NTSB GAA15CA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA024.md): David Shell Zenith CH701 · Fairfield, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 27, 2015 · N701VZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a precautionary off airport landing.
- [NTSB WPR15LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA129.md): Cessna 310Q · St. George, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2015 · N7770Q · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the left main landing gear lower adjusting bolt due to overstress, which resulted in the left main landing gear collapse during landing.
- [NTSB GAA15CA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA004.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Hurricane, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 9, 2015 · N949WB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR15LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA103.md): Cessna 150M · Layton, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2015 · N827CH · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight fuel planning, which did not account for the increased headwind.
- [NTSB WPR15FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA082.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Tooele, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2015 · N383GM · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument rated pilot’s decision to depart into low visibility conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impaired performance due to his use of the sedating antihistamine,…

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

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

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