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Final 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.\"completionStatus\" = 'Completed'
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB CEN16LA079Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper 28-140 · Republic, MOThe pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power during cruise flight.Dec 31, 2015 · N4643R · DestroyedNTSB GAA16CA095Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28-161 · Fort Worth, TXAn inadvertent collision with a bird while on downwind in the airport pattern.Dec 30, 2015 · N2135B · Substantial damageNTSB CEN16LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 200 · Gary, INThe pilot's failure to maintain the glidepath and appropriate airspeed during landing in icing conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a hard landing.Dec 30, 2015 · N999VB · Substantial damageNTSB ANC16LA011Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's intentional flight into a building.Dec 29, 2015 · N914CP · DestroyedNTSB GAA16CA092Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 46 · Stevensville, MDThe pilots failure to maintain glide path, descent rate and landing flare, in off shore wind conditions, resulting in a hard landing short of the runway.Dec 28, 2015 · N9083U · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA091Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177 · Grass Valley, CAThe pilot's loss of directional control during the touchdown and the subsequent attempted aborted landing which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.Dec 28, 2015 · N29533 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN16LA069Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Watertown, WIThe pilot’s improper in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to switch fuel tanks after the engine lost power, and his delayed decision to activate…Dec 27, 2015 · N5PF · Substantial damageNTSB WPR16LA043Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAerostar Acft Corp Of Texas M20F · Nogales, AZThe airplane’s impact with a hillside shortly after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined.Dec 26, 2015 · N6811V · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA096Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Punta Gorda, FLThe student pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance while taxiing on the ramp, resulting in a collision with an object.Dec 26, 2015 · N4776E · Substantial damageNTSB DCA16CA052Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 737 76N · San Diego, CAAn inadvertent encounter with clear air turbulence.Dec 26, 2015 · N7733B · No damageNTSB GAA16CA089Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWaco YMF · Fullerton, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.Dec 25, 2015 · N99Y · Substantial damageNTSB ERA16LA078Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46 · Corinth, MSThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and his subsequent failure to maintain airplane control, which resulted in an access door opening after takeoff, and the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.Dec 24, 2015 · N891CR · Substantial damageNTSB DCA16CA053Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 737 7H4 · Charlotte, NCAn inadvertent encounter with clear air turbulence.Dec 23, 2015 · N475WN · No damageNTSB CEN16LA082Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Tahlequah, OKA partial loss of engine power shortly after takeoff due to an inadequately tightened fuel line. Also causal was the pilot's failure to extend the landing gear once the airplane was in a position to safely land on the runway.Dec 23, 2015 · N4523A · Substantial damageNTSB CEN16LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHawker 400 · Telluride, COThe limitations of the air traffic control equipment that prevented the controller's timely recognition of NOTAM information that was effective immediately and resulted in the issuance of an approach clearance to a closed runway. Also causal was the pilots'…Dec 23, 2015 · XA-MEX · 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 ERA16LA077Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Myerstown, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during climbout due to his distraction with raising the landing gear.Dec 22, 2015 · N4314S · Substantial damageNTSB CEN16LA084Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Warrenton, MOThe noninstrument-rated pilot's continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions at night, which resulted in the loss of visual reference to the ground and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from trees.Dec 22, 2015 · N292B · DestroyedNTSB GAA16CA102Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18A · Girdwood, AKFuel contamination resulting in the loss of engine power, a forced landing on a highway, and subsequent right wing impact with highway signage.Dec 21, 2015 · N2791P · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA099Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDavis Michael J MD Special · Wallace, NCThe pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.Dec 21, 2015 · N141MD · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA088Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDay William L Minicoupe · Middle River, MDThe pilot's incorrect installation of the rudder horn and failure to properly inspect the installation, which led to a loss of directional control during takeoff.Dec 20, 2015 · N853WD · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA084Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA22 · New Castle, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and a nose over.Dec 20, 2015 · N5667Z · Substantial damageNTSB 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 GAA16CA090Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStinson 108 · Portales, NMThe pilot receiving instruction's improper brake application during the flight instructor's aborted landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's decision to perform…Dec 19, 2015 · N97411 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA16LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPorrata Luis G Rans S 12XL · Guanica, PRThe pilot/owner's failure to maintain the engine in accordance with manufacturer guidance, which resulted in the undetected corrosion of the power takeoff bearing, subsequent bearing failure, and a total loss of engine power.Dec 19, 2015 · N124LP · Substantial damageNTSB DCA16IA036Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737 · Seattle, WAthe flight crew's misidentification of the taxiway as the landing runway.Dec 19, 2015 · N477AS · No damageNTSB CEN16LA068Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182J · Baytown, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting wind conditions.Dec 19, 2015 · N2694F · Substantial damageNTSB 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 GAA16CA083Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-5A · Friendswood, TXThe student pilot's loss of directional control during an aborted landing, which resulted in a collision with a tree and impact with the ground.Dec 17, 2015 · N9860U · Substantial damageNTSB 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 ERA16LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Charles Town, WVThe flight instructor's inadequate remedial action and the student pilot's failure to maintain yaw control while practicing a stall, which resulted in an unintentional spin.Dec 16, 2015 · N614CD · Substantial damageNTSB ANC16LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Valdez, AKThe overhaul facility’s improper and excessive use of an approved lubricant during overhaul of the fuel injection servo, which resulted in a disruption of fuel flow and a total loss of engine power.Dec 16, 2015 · N255VS · Substantial damageNTSB ERA16LA071Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32 · Brunswick, GAMaintenance personnel's failure to properly torque a No. 4 cylinder hold-down nut during engine overhaul, which resulted in the loosening of the nut and the subsequent failure of the studs and through bolts and separation of the cylinder.Dec 15, 2015 · N8675N · Substantial damageNTSB DCA16LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 737 3H4 · Nashville, TNthe flight crew's early turn towards the assigned gate because taxiway lighting had been inadvertently turned off by the controller-in-charge which resulted in the airplane leaving the paved surface. Contributing to the accident was the operation of the…Dec 15, 2015 · N649SW · Substantial damageNTSB WPR16LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Corona, CAA partial loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined based on available information. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to conduct the takeoff with observed engine deficiencies.Dec 14, 2015 · N5863Q · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA082Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7BCM · Reidsville, NCThe 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.Dec 13, 2015 · N1316V · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA080Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A1 · Broadus, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the wires while flying at a low altitude resulting in a wire strike, a loss of airplane control, and the consequent impact with terrain.Dec 13, 2015 · N29712 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA079Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMcmichael Elmer L Lancair 360 · Rimrock, AZThe pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and a left main landing gear collapse.Dec 13, 2015 · N113LM · Substantial damageNTSB ERA16LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310 · Kennesaw, GAInadequate inspection and rigging of the landing gear system, which resulted in the subsequent failure and collapse of the left main landing gear during landing.Dec 13, 2015 · N7675Q · Substantial damageNTSB ERA16LA067Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGolden Circle Air T Bird II · Lenoir, NCThe 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…Dec 13, 2015 · N92744 · DestroyedNTSB GAA16LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 31 · Clearwater, FLThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing.Dec 12, 2015 · N27405 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA085Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportKelm David Kitfox 7 · Tracy, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing, which resulted in a hard landing, runway excursion and impact with terrain.Dec 12, 2015 · N35KF · 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 ERA16LA066Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaytheon A36 · Fayetteville, NCMaintenance 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…Dec 12, 2015 · N3241N · Substantial damageNTSB ERA16LA065Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDehavilland Tiger Moth DH 82A · Modena, NYA partial loss of engine power due to a stuck No. 1 cylinder exhaust valve.Dec 12, 2015 · N9410 · Substantial damageNTSB DCA16CA050Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 777 223 · Buenos Aires, Argentinaan inadvertant encounter with convective turbulence.Dec 12, 2015 · N784AN · No 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 GAA16CA077Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28 · California, MDThe student pilot's descent below the prescribed final approach path at night, and flight instructor's failure to correct the student pilot's descent, which resulted in a collision with trees and impact with the ground.Dec 11, 2015 · N432FL · Substantial damageNTSB 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 · Destroyed