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Fatal NTSB investigations, 2015

180,610 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,589 accidents, the rest incidents and other occurrences. Each has NTSB’s narrative and, once the investigation is done, its probable cause; since 2008, its findings and sequence of events.

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duckdb -csv -c "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.\"highestInjuryLevel\" = 'Fatal'
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB ANC16LA011Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's intentional flight into a building.Dec 29, 2015 · N914CP · DestroyedNTSB CEN16WA072Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationMooney M20K · Mascouche, CanadaOn December 28, 2015, about 2227 universal coordinated time, a Canadian registered Mooney M20K, C-GUXC, impacted terrain while attempting to land at Mascouche (CSK3), Quebec, Canada. The pilot was fatally injured and the passenger was seriously injured. The…Dec 28, 2015 · C-GUXC · Substantial damageNTSB CEN16WA071Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationSocata TB9 · Malaga, SpainThe Comisión De Investigación De Accidentes E Incidentes De Aviación Civil (CIAIAC) of Spain has notified the NTSB of a fatal accident involving a Socata TB-9 airplane, EC-LIQ, that occurred on December 24, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited…Dec 24, 2015 · EC-LIQ · DestroyedNTSB WPR16WA051Accident · 10 fatalForeign investigationBeech 200 · New Delhi, IndiaThe Air Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) of India has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Beech Super King Air B-200, registration VT-BSA, that occurred on December 22, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the…Dec 22, 2015 · VT-BSA · Substantial damageNTSB WPR16FA042Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA32R · Castro Valley, CAThe pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation while maneuvering during an instrument approach in instrument meteorological conditions.Dec 22, 2015 · N323PA · DestroyedNTSB ERA16FA075Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C24R · Winder, GAA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the examination of the wreckage did not reveal any mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.Dec 20, 2015 · N2074P · DestroyedNTSB WPR16FA041Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 32RT-300T · Bakersfield, CAThe noninstrument-rated pilot's decision to conduct and continue the flight despite forecast and en route instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), which were not conducive to safe operation under visual flight rules. Also causal to the accident was the…Dec 19, 2015 · N36402 · DestroyedNTSB ERA16FA074Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportHinton Paul M RV 4 · Greenville, FLThe pilot's decision to initiate the flight into known adverse weather conditions, in an airplane that was not approved for instrument flight, which resulted in an encounter with instrument meteorological conditions and his subsequent spatial disorientation…Dec 18, 2015 · N77BP · DestroyedNTSB WPR16FA040Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAirbus Helicopters AS350 · Superior, AZThe pilot's loss of helicopter control in mountainous terrain as the result of operating the helicopter outside the performance envelope of its hydraulic system and encountering the servo transparency phenomenon. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's…Dec 16, 2015 · N74317 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA16WA069Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationHawker Beech A36TC · Suvorovskaya, RussiaOn December 13, 2015, about 0826 Universal Time Coordinated (UTC), a Beech A36TC, Russian registration RA-2587G, registered to and operated by a private individual, experienced an in-flight loss of control and collided with terrain near Suvorovskaya Village,…Dec 13, 2015 · RA-2587G · DestroyedNTSB ERA16WA072Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationBell 206 · Mendoza Province, ArgentinaOn December 12, 2015, about 1100 coordinated universal time, a Bell-206, Argentinian registration LV-VFD, was destroyed during a low altitude cruise flight over a reservoir when the helicopter struck the water for undetermined reasons, and sank in…Dec 12, 2015 · LV-VFD · Substantial damageNTSB ERA16LA068Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMccorkle Robert B Rans S-12 Airaile · Benton, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the initial climb, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall/spin.Dec 12, 2015 · N6202N · Substantial damageNTSB WPR16FA037Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 407 · McFarland, CAThe pilot's loss of control and collision with terrain while attempting a course reversal after inadvertently entering an area of reduced visibility weather conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience with night time…Dec 11, 2015 · N408FC · DestroyedNTSB ERA16FA064Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Farmington, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after a cabin door came open in flight, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's misuse of…Dec 11, 2015 · N72054 · DestroyedNTSB CEN16WA063Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna 208B · Pickle Lake, Ontario, Canada, CanadaOn December 11, 2015, about 0910 eastern standard time, a Canadian registered Cessna 208B, C-FKDL, impacted terrain approximately 15 nautical miles north of Pickle Lake, Ontario, Canada. The pilot, the sole occupant, was fatally injured. The investigation is…Dec 11, 2015 · C-FKDL · Substantial damageNTSB WPR16FA036Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBarnett Allen S RV7 · Hurricane, UTThe pilot’s aerobatic maneuver leading to airspeeds above the airplane’s never exceed speed, which resulted in rudder flutter and an in-flight breakup.Dec 10, 2015 · N307AB · Substantial damageNTSB CEN16FA062Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA46 500TP · Council Bluffs, IAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while returning to the airport after becoming distracted by a noncritical flight instrumentation anomaly indication.Dec 10, 2015 · N145JR · Substantial damageNTSB ERA16FA063Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportTimothy C Williams CCK-1865 · Linesville, PAThe noninstrument-rated pilot's improper decision to attempt a flight under visual flight rules at night in instrument meteorological conditions to an unlit airstrip, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.Dec 7, 2015 · N541TC · Substantial damageNTSB DCA16WA031Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationEclipse 500 · Swellendam, South AfricaThe South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Eclipse Aviation 500 airplane that occurred on December 07, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the SACAA investigation…Dec 7, 2015 · ZS-DKS · DestroyedNTSB CEN16FA054Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Keytesville, MOThe 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…Dec 7, 2015 · N90123 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR16FA035Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Vodochody L 39C · Apple Valley, CAA total loss of engine power on takeoff, which resulted from a sudden over-temperature condition due to an improperly adjusted fuel control unit and the deteriorated condition of the fuel nozzles.Dec 6, 2015 · N39AY · DestroyedNTSB ERA16WA079Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationEmbraer EMB720 · Trindade, BrazilOn December 6, 2015, about 1400 universal coordinated time, an Embraer EMB-720D, Brazilian registration PT-VNC, operated by a private individual, was destroyed when it collided with trees in Trindade, Brazil, while on approach to Aerodromo Nacional Aviacao…Dec 6, 2015 · PT-VNC · DestroyedNTSB CEN16FA059Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182C · Pattonsburg, MOThe 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.Dec 6, 2015 · N8777T · DestroyedNTSB CEN16WA056Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA28R · Ljubljana, Slovenia, SloveniaOn December 3, 2015, a Piper PA-28R-201 airplane, OE-DYM, was destroyed after impact with terrain while on approach to the Ljubljana Airport, Slovenia. The pilot was fatally injured. This investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Republic of…Dec 3, 2015 · OE-DYM · DestroyedNTSB CEN16WA051Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationRockwell 114 · Lancashire, England, United KingdomOn December 3, 2015, about 0911 hours universal coordinated time, a Rockwell model 114B airplane, United Kingdom registration 2-ROAM, impacted the Irish Sea while on approach to the Blackpool Airport, Lancashire, England. The pilot was fatally injured. The…Dec 3, 2015 · 2-ROAM · Substantial damageNTSB ANC16WA008Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R22 · Annaka City, JapanOn November 22, 2015, at 0157 coordinated universal time, a Japanese registered Robinson R22 helicopter, JA7963, operated by a private individual, impacted the slope face of a speedway in Annaka City, Gunma Prefecture, Japan. The pilot and sole passenger…Nov 22, 2015 · JA7963 · DestroyedNTSB ANC16WA007Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationBell 206 · New Taipei City, TaiwanOn November 22, 2015, about 0302 Coordinated Universal Time, a Bell 206 helicopter, Taiwan Island registration number B-31127, operated by Emerald Pacific Airlines, was destroyed following an impact with terrain about 7 nautical miles southwest of Taipei…Nov 22, 2015 · B31127 · DestroyedNTSB WPR16WA034Accident · 7 fatalForeign investigationEurocopter AS350 · Fox Glacier, New ZealandThe Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Eurocopter AS350BA helicopter, which occurred on November 21, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the New Zealand Transport Safety…Nov 21, 2015 · ZKHKU · Substantial damageNTSB ERA16FA043Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36TC · Orlando, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while turning to join the final approach leg of the airport traffic pattern with full airplane-nose-up trim, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an…Nov 20, 2015 · N7FG · DestroyedNTSB WPR16FA029Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAirbus Helicopters AS350B3E · Carlsbad, CAThe pilot's loss of control during landing on a dolly. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's decision to conduct the flight without an instructor despite multiple flight instructors' recommendations to the contrary, his failure to land on the ramp…Nov 19, 2015 · N711BE · Substantial damageNTSB ERA16FA044Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · North Salem, NYA loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the wreckage revealed no mechanical deficiencies.Nov 19, 2015 · N9318Q · DestroyedNTSB ERA16WA047Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna 402B · Choco, ColombiaOn November 17, 2015, about 1550 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 402B, Colombian registration HK4981G, was destroyed when it descended and impacted the ground in a residential area, during takeoff from Acandi Airport (SKAD), Choco, Colombia. The pilot…Nov 17, 2015 · HK4981G · DestroyedNTSB CEN16WA044Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationBell 206 · San Carlos, NicaraguaOn November 17, 2015, about 1140 coordinated universal time, a Bell 206L4 helicopter, Nicaraguan registered YN-ISA, impacted the San Juan River near San Carlos, Rio San Juan, Nicaragua. The pilot and three passengers were fatally injured and the helicopter…Nov 17, 2015 · YN-ISA · DestroyedNTSB CEN16FA042Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182G · Sandia Park, NMThe pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of control.Nov 16, 2015 · N2440R · DestroyedNTSB CEN16WA045Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA 46 350P · Taunton, United KingdomNov 14, 2015 · N186CB · DestroyedNTSB CEN16FA037Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Richmond, MOThe 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…Nov 11, 2015 · N96381 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA16WA037Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationCessna 650 · Guarda-Mor, BrazilOn November 10, 2015, at 2030 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Cessna 650 Citation VII, Brazilian registration PT-WQH, operated by a private owner, was destroyed following an in-flight loss of control and collision with terrain near Guarda-mor…Nov 10, 2015 · PT-WQH · DestroyedNTSB CEN16WA041Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna 182 · Parry Sound, CanadaOn November 10, 2015, at 0020 universal coordinated time, a Canadian registered Cessna 182H airplane, C-GKNZ, impacted terrain shortly after takeoff from the Parry Sound Area Municipal Airport (CNK4), Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada. The pilot and passenger were…Nov 10, 2015 · C-GKNZ · DestroyedNTSB CEN16MA036Accident · 9 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportBritish Aerospace HS 125 700A · Akron, OHThe flight crew's mismanagement of the approach and multiple deviations from company standard operating procedures, which placed the airplane in an unsafe situation and led to an unstabilized approach, a descent below minimum descent altitude without visual…Nov 10, 2015 · N237WR · DestroyedNTSB ERA16WA038Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationAir Tractor AT-502B · Balsas, BrazilOn November 11, 2015, about 1930 universal coordinated time, an Air Tractor AT502B, Brazilian registration PR-RSA, was destroyed when it impacted terrain shortly after takeoff from Balsas Airport, Balsas Brazil. The pilot was fatally injured. The flight was…Nov 9, 2015 · PR-RSA · DestroyedNTSB ERA16FA035Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 441 · Climax, GAThe pilot’s loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation. Also causal to the accident was the pilot’s impairment by the combined effects of multiple medications and drugs.Nov 9, 2015 · N164GP · DestroyedNTSB CEN16FA034Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Colorado Springs, COThe pilot's loss of airplane control during the turn back to the airport after takeoff in high density altitude conditions, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and subsequent spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impaired…Nov 9, 2015 · N752C · DestroyedNTSB WPR16WA026Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna 310 · Mildura, Australia, AustraliaOn November 6, 2015, at 1840 local time, a Cessna 310R, VH-BWZ, operating under the pertinent civil regulation of the Government of Australia, collided with terrain near Mildura, Australia, while on approach. The airplane was destroyed in the post-impact fire…Nov 6, 2015 · VH-BWZ · DestroyedNTSB ERA16FA033Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportZenith CH701 · Okeechobee, FLAn in-flight structural failure due to a severely corroded wing strut, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.Nov 6, 2015 · N56553 · DestroyedNTSB ERA16FA032Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-180 · Cornelia, GAThe pilot's decision to initiate the flight into known adverse weather conditions, which resulted in his spatial disorientation and loss of airplane control.Nov 5, 2015 · N57WV · DestroyedNTSB ERA16FA031Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportFlight Design Ctls · Queens, NYThe noninstrument-rated pilot's spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of airplane control while maneuvering at low altitude, over water with no visible horizon, in dark night conditions, which resulted in a collision with the water.Nov 5, 2015 · N622BT · Substantial damageNTSB DCA16WA015Accident · 224 fatalForeign investigationAirbus A321 · Sinai Peninsula, EgyptThe Egyptian Ministry of Civil Aviation has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a AIRBUS A321 airplane, with IAE V2533 engines, that occurred on October 31, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the Egyptian's…Oct 31, 2015 · EI-ETJ · DestroyedNTSB DCA16RA014Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationBell Helicopter Textron 609 · Tronzano Vercellese, ItalyimportOct 30, 2015 · N609AG · DestroyedNTSB CEN16FA024Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportRaytheon A36 · Pottsville, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain a sufficient climb rate during departure in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.Oct 29, 2015 · N3BE · DestroyedNTSB ANC16WA002Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationBell 206B · Asquinth, CanadaOn October 27, 2015, about 2043 central daylight time, a Bell 206B helicopter, C-GIFY, impacted terrain near Asquinth, Saskatchewan, Canada, under unknown circumstances. The pilot sustained fatal injuries. The Transportation Safety Board (TSB) of Canada is…Oct 28, 2015 · C-GIFY