# NTSB investigations, 2014

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 WPR15TA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15TA071.md): MD Helicopter 369FF · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Dec 31, 2014 · N530KK · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination and testing did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR15IA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15IA080.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta II · Phoenix, AZ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2014 · N7041X · No damage
  > The failure of the fanshaft due to fatigue.
- [NTSB ERA15LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA087.md): MDS Fying Zenith Zodiac CH 650 · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2014 · N419PE · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate modification of the airplane’s canopy latching mechanism, which resulted in the inadvertent opening of the canopy while on final approach to land and a subsequent loss of pitch control.
- [NTSB DCA15WA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA15WA212.md): Boeing 737 · Lahore, Pakistan · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 30, 2014 · AP-BJN · Minor damage
  > The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on December 30, 2014. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist PCAA's investigation under the provisions…
- [NTSB CEN15LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA091.md): Cessna 208B · Roswell, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2014 · N950FE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to compensate for icing on the airplane's wings and control surfaces during a circling approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN15FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA092.md): Piper PA 28-181 · Vaughn, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2014 · N2558M · Substantial damage
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot’s continued flight into night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from terrain.
- [NTSB CEN15FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA090.md): Cessna 404 · Englewood, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2014 · N404MG · Substantial damage
  > The loss of power to the right engine for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination and teardown and the pilot’s failure to properly configure the airplane for single-engine flight.
- [NTSB WPR15WA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15WA075.md): Cessna 172 - S · Port Arthur, Australia, Australia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 29, 2014 · VH-PFT · Substantial damage
  > On December 29, 2014, at 1747 local, a Cessna 172S, VH-PFT, collided with water near Port Arthur, Australia during an aerial photography flight. The airplane was operating under the pertinent civil regulations of the government of Australia. The airplane was…
- [NTSB ERA15FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA085.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Lake Worth, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2014 · N771MM · Substantial damage
  > A main rotor stall due to low rotor rpm, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB CEN15FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA088.md): Piper PA 23-160 · Port Clinton, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2014 · N222CP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control following a loss of left engine power for reasons that could not be determined because an examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any preimpact abnormalities.
- [NTSB CEN15CA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA093.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Horseshoe Bay, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 29, 2014 · N174CD · Substantial damage
  > The helicopter's contact with the landing pad during a rejected landing.
- [NTSB ERA15CA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA086.md): Cessna 310N · Liberty, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 28, 2014 · N177JD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and collapse of the left main landing gear.
- [NTSB DCA15WA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA15WA046.md): Airbus A320 - 216 · Pangkalan Bun, Indonesia · Accident · 162 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 28, 2014 · PK-AXC · Destroyed
  > The National Transportation Safety Committee (NTSC) of Indonesia, has notified the NTSB of an accident involving an Airbus A320-216 that occurred on December 28, 2014. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the NTSC investigation…
- [NTSB ERA15WA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15WA098.md): Aerospatiale AS350B · Bertioga, Brazil · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 27, 2014 · PT-HNC · Destroyed
  > On December 27, 2014, about 1240 UTC, an Aerospatiale AS350B, Brazil registration PT-HNC, collided with trees near Rio-Santos, Bertioga, Brazil. The pilot and 4 passengers were fatally injured, and the helicopter was destroyed. The helicopter was registered…
- [NTSB ERA15LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA084.md): Aerotek Pitts Special S-1S · Westminster, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2014 · N49294 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to see and avoid the other airplane, which resulted in a midair collision while both airplanes were on final approach to land.
- [NTSB ERA15CA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA083.md): Cessna 182P · Nashville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 26, 2014 · N6063F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ENG15WA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG15WA019.md): Airbus A330 - 201 · Athens, Greece, Greece · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 26, 2014 · F-GRSQ · No damage
  > On 12/26/2014 an Airbus A330 operated by XL Airways took off from La Réunion (Indian Ocean) to Marseille (France). The information provided by the three inertial reference systems became successively unavailable, leading autopilot + auto-thrust to disconnect,…
- [NTSB WPR15FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA070.md): Cessna 172 · Sutter Creek, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 2014 · N8518B · Substantial damage
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot's encounter with instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) while maneuvering, which resulted in a loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to attempt to…
- [NTSB ERA15WA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15WA082.md): Cessna T207 - A · Piedecuesta, Colombia · Accident · 7 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 24, 2014 · HK4892 · Destroyed
  > On December 24, 2014, about 1950 UTC, a Cessna T207A, HK4892, collided with mountainous terrain near Vereda Cabreras, Punto el Guanabanazo, Pescadero Piedecuesta, Santander, Colombia. The commercial pilot and six passengers were fatally injured. The airplane…
- [NTSB CEN15WA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15WA096.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Lorrha, Tipperary, Ireland, Ireland · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 24, 2014 · G-OCTI · Substantial damage
  > On December 24, 2014, at 1410 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Piper PA-32-260, United Kingdom registration G-OCTI, sustained substantial damage during an forced landing near Lorrha, Tipperary, Ireland, after experiencing an engine failure. There were no…
- [NTSB CEN15FA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA087.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Port Huron, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 2014 · N38884 · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s decision to continue flight below the minimum descent altitude without visually acquiring the runway and his delayed and improperly executed missed approach procedure in instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB ERA15LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA091.md): Cessna 172M · South Bimini, Bahamas · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2014 · N12182 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation, which resulted in a subsequent ditching in the ocean.
- [NTSB ERA15CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA079.md): Robinson Helicopter R66 · Henniker, NH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 22, 2014 · N64HF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing, which resulted in a collision with a snow bank. Contributing to the accident was ice that covered the landing surface.
- [NTSB CEN15FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA083.md): Cessna 172M · Odessa, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2014 · N9922V · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at an excessive bank angle at a low altitude, which resulted in an accelerated stall and spin with insufficient altitude for a recovery.
- [NTSB WPR15LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA067.md): Farthing James W II Beaver · Perris, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2014 · N105JF · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to an improperly configured carburetor and fuel supply system. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's loss of airplane control during the off-field landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA15CA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA081.md): Bell 430 · Miami Gardens, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 21, 2014 · N430WH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of his helicopter's position relative to a parked helicopter during a pedal turn.
- [NTSB WPR15CA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15CA066.md): Ferdon Thorp T 18 · San Rafael, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 20, 2014 · N25VP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff. Contributing to the accident are an inadequate modification to the seat position, and the pilot's failure to check flight controls for freedom and correct movement.
- [NTSB ERA15CA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA080.md): Bauer Thomas G Kitfox III · Bumpass, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 20, 2014 · N573TB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare during a water landing.
- [NTSB ANC15IA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15IA006.md): Cessna 180J · Nome, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2014 · N393B · Minor damage
  > The disengagement and subsequent binding of the right tailwheel steering cable, which disabled the rudder system.
- [NTSB CEN15WA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15WA082.md): Gates Learjet 25D · Champoton, Mexico · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 19, 2014 · N265TW · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN15FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA081.md): Beech V35A · Seagoville, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 2014 · N555SF · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of control and subsequent impact with terrain in instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB CEN15LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA089.md): Cessna 310J · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2014 · N700MA · Substantial damage
  > The retraction of the left main landing gear after landing for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations.
- [NTSB DCA15WA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA15WA043.md): Boeing 737-800 · London, United Kingdom · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 17, 2014 · EI-EBR · Substantial damage
  > The United Kingdom's Air Accidents Investigations Branch (AAIB), has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737-800 that occurred on December 17, 2014. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB investigation under…
- [NTSB DCA15RA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA15RA045.md): Boeing 757 - 236 · Warsaw, Poland · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 17, 2014 · DALED · No damage
  > The State Commission on Aircraft Accident Investigation (SCAAI) of Poland has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 757-236 that occurred on December 17, 2014. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the SCAAI of…
- [NTSB WPR15FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA062.md): Piper PA 18-150 · Ronan, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2014 · N5989Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while performing an intentional, abrupt low-level maneuver.
- [NTSB WPR15CA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15CA063.md): Eurocopter AS 350 B2 Ecureuil · Bicknell, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 16, 2014 · N352SL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to prevent the helicopter from settling with power while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB ENG15RA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG15RA010.md): Bombardier DHC-8-402 · Belfast, N Ireland, United Kingdom · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 16, 2014 · G-FLBC
  > On December 16, 2014, about 1839 UTC, a DeHavilland DHC-8-400Q, powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada (PWC) PW150A turboprop engines, experienced an engine casing burn-through and in-flight shutdown near Belfast International Airport. Belfast, N. Ireland.…
- [NTSB DCA15WA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA15WA041.md): Boeing 777 223 · Ishikawa, Japan · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 16, 2014 · N751AN · No damage
  > The Japan Transport Safety Board (JTSB) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 777-200 that occurred on December 16, 2014. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the JTSB investigation under the provisions of ICAO…
- [NTSB CEN15WA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15WA113.md): Saab-Scania Saab 2000 · Sumburgh, United Kingdom · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 15, 2014 · G-LGNO
  > On December 15, 2014, about 1955 coordinated universal time, a SAAB-Scania SAAB 2000 airplane, G-LGNO, lost elevator control following a lightning strike on approach to Sumburgh Airport, Sumburgh, United Kingdom. The damage to the airplane is unknown. The…
- [NTSB CEN15WA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15WA108.md): Airbus Helicopter EC135T2+ · Lake Siutghiol, Romania · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 15, 2014 · N348 · Substantial damage
  > On December 14, 2014, about 1615 local time, an Airbus Helicopter EC135T2+ helicopter, Romanian registration number 348, impacted Lake Siutghiol, Romania. The four occupants, flight and medical crew, were all fatally injured. The helicopter sustained…
- [NTSB CEN15LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA078.md): Piper PA 46 350P · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 2014 · N224JJ · Substantial damage
  > The nose landing gear collapse as a result of the fracture of the engine mount at the nose gear actuator attachment point in an area that a service bulletin (SB) recommended for inspection. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s inadequate…
- [NTSB ERA15FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA076.md): Titan Tornado II · Catlett, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2014 · N50402 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA15LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA077.md): Thomas R Wade Revelation · Ellisville, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2014 · N783QJ · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the uncertified engine's front connecting rod needle bearing, which resulted in damage to the front piston and a subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane with the uncertified…
- [NTSB ERA15LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA075.md): Johnson David Earl Renegade Spirit · Brunswick, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2014 · N955R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to fly the airplane with known engine deficiencies and his subsequent exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack following a loss of engine power, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control after takeoff.
- [NTSB DCA15CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA15CA037.md): Boeing 737 · Baltimore, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 13, 2014 · N7710A · Substantial damage
  > an inadvertent encounter with birds during approach to land that resulted in substantial damage.
- [NTSB WPR15CA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15CA059.md): Cessna 182T · Wendover, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 12, 2014 · N961GW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain situational awareness during a turn which resulted in a loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB CEN15LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA077.md): New Piper PA 32R-301T · Springfield, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2014 · N3127R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to descend below the recommended altitude during approach for landing in night visual meteorological conditions, and his failure to see and avoid a lighted tower, which resulted in collision with the tower and a subsequent total loss of…
- [NTSB CEN15IA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15IA085.md): Dassault/Sud FAN JET Falcon · Shreveport, LA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2014 · N827AA · No damage
  > A short in the trim system’s wires and connector, which resulted in the elevator trim being in a full nose-down position.
- [NTSB CEN15IA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15IA079.md): Cessna T182T · Cahokia, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2014 · N93CL · No damage
  > The mechanic’s improper installation of the elevator trim actuator, which resulted in reversed elevator trim control, and his subsequent failure to detect the misrigging of the elevator cables during the postmaintenance inspection.
- [NTSB DCA15CA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA15CA050.md): Boeing 737 7H4 · San Jose, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 11, 2014 · N481WN · No damage
  > an inadvertent encounter with convective turbulence during descent.

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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") = 2014
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?year=2014

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