NTSB investigations, 2016
56 cases where the sequence of events included Controlled flight into terr/obj (CFIT).
Cases per year
| 2008 | 57 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 70 |
| 2010 | 70 |
| 2011 | 99 |
| 2012 | 79 |
| 2013 | 91 |
| 2014 | 61 |
| 2015 | 75 |
| 2016 | 56 |
| 2017 | 68 |
| 2018 | 63 |
| 2019 | 40 |
| 2020 | 35 |
| 2021 | 39 |
| 2022 | 35 |
| 2023 | 38 |
| 2024 | 39 |
| 2025 | 33 |
| 2026 | 26 |
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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\") = 2016
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s.\"tier2Number\" = '120' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE \"isDefiningEvent\"))
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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") = 2016 AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '120' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE "isDefiningEvent")) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB CEN17FA064Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28R-200 · Vienna, ILThe non-instrument rated pilot's decision to descend through an overcast layer of weather during dark night conditions, which resulted in the airplane impacting trees.NTSB CEN17LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA22 · Piedmont, MOThe pilot’s descent below glidepath, which resulted in the airplane’s impact with power lines.NTSB ERA17FA073Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Gatlinburg, TNThe non-instrument-rated pilot's intentional visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's established anti-authority attitude.NTSB ERA17WA085Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationBeech 58 · Tabatinga, BrazilOn December 23, 2016, about 1830 universal coordinated time, a Beech 58, Brazilian registration PT-ICU, was destroyed when it impacted wooded terrain while on approach to Tabatinga International Airport (SBTT), Tabatinga, State of Amazonas, Brazil. The two…NTSB CEN17WA054Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationGrumman AA1 · Pintendre, CanadaOn December 10, 2016, a Grumman American AA-1B airplane, C-FJEX, impacted terrain near Pintendre, Quebec. The pilot and passenger were fatality injured. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Canadian government. This report…NTSB CEN17LA043Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 200 · Moorhead, MNThe pilot's failure to attain a positive climb rate during an attempted missed approach in night instrument meteorological conditions that were at/near approach minimums, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.NTSB WPR17FA025Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-181 · Upland, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from rising terrain in dark night conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.NTSB ERA17WA060Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationAgusta A109A II · Varese, ItalyOn November 19, 2016, at 1316 universal coordinated time, an Augusta A109 A II, N109W, was destroyed when it impacted terrain while navigating near Varese, Italy. An Italian passenger was fatally injured and the Italian certificated pilot and Swiss passenger…NTSB WPR17WA027Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R44 · Mount Windsor, AustraliaOn November 18, 2016, at 1244 local time, a Robinson R44 II, Australian registration VH-ZNZ, collided with terrain near Mount Windsor, Australia. The helicopter was destroyed by a post impact fire. The pilot sustained serious injuries and the passenger was…NTSB GAA17CA072Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28R · Payallup, WAThe airport’s failure to issue a NOTAM regarding the deployment of the traffic monitoring camera system before the accident, which resulted in the airplane striking the camera system during a short-field approach and landing.NTSB ANC17FA004Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportFairchild Heli-Porter Pilatus PC-6 · Port Alsworth, AKThe airplane's collision with mountainous terrain while operating in an area of reduced visibility and icing conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which would have identified deteriorating weather conditions…NTSB GAA17CA036Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Carrabassett, METhe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering at a low altitude.NTSB ERA17WA021Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna 172 · Peloponnese, GreeceOn October 16, 2016, about 1415 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 172P, Greek registration 5B-CLB, was destroyed when it impacted mountainous terrain while performing a cross-country training flight near Peloponnese, Greece. The Greek certificated…NTSB ERA17CA008Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAlgimantas Jonusas RV-10 · Ashwood, VAThe noninstrument-rated pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight weather planning and continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in impact with trees and terrain.NTSB ANC17MA001Accident · 3 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportCessna 208B · Togiak, AKThe flight crew's decision to continue the visual flight rules flight into deteriorating visibility and their failure to perform an immediate escape maneuver after entry into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into…NTSB CEN16FA373Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Ephraim, WIThe pilot's improper decision to execute a maneuvering approach at low altitude during night conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.NTSB CEN16LA338Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · New Orleans, LAThe pilot's improper decision to continue a descent during a night visual approach a for landing which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the reduced visibility and pilot's disregard of the PAPI indications that the…NTSB ANC16LA060Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · Salcha, AKThe pilot's decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain.NTSB ERA16WA307Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA25 · Finca, ColombiaOn August 26, 2016, about 1250 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-25-260, Colombian registration HK588, operated by Fumigaciones Aereas Del Norte S.A.S., was destroyed when it collided with an electrical wire and terrain near Finca, Colombia. The…NTSB ERA16FA297Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportHeberlein Ronald Vans RV 9A · Sebring, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain.NTSB GAA16CA428Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA 5A · Reno, NVThe pilot's failure to see and avoid fence posts during landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the wings.NTSB ERA16WA287Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna 172 · Fredonia, ColombiaOn August 9, 2016, about 2156 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 172N, Colombian registration HK4822G, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain near Fredonia, Antioquia, Colombia. The flight instructor and student pilot were fatally injured and…NTSB DCA16MA204Accident · 16 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportKubicek BB85 · Lockhart, TXThe pilot's pattern of poor decision-making that led to the initial launch, continued flight in fog and above clouds, and descent near or through clouds that decreased the pilot's ability to see and avoid obstacles. Contributing to the accident were (1) the…NTSB CEN16LA303Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269A · Morris, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain due to his distraction by the navigation system.NTSB CEN16LA292Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT 402 · Sac City, IAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from power lines. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to circle over the field to identify hazards before beginning the aerial application.NTSB CEN16LA289Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell OH 58A · Lake Mills, IAThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a wire strike.NTSB CEN16WA272Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R22 · Madrid, SpainOn July 16, 2016, about 1240 hours universal coordinated time, a Robinson R-22 Beta helicopter, Spain registration EC-IGG, was substantially damaged when it impacted the Valmayor Reservoir near Valdemorillo, Madrid, Spain. Witnesses reported that the…NTSB GAA16CA357Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 23 · Maryville, MOThe pilot's failure to see and avoid power lines on approach during landing, resulting a power line strike, uncontrolled descent, and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning.NTSB ERA16WA243Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna A188 · Puerto Lopez, ColombiaOn July 2, 2016, about 1810 coordinated universal time, a Cessna A188, Colombian registration HK1398, operated by Comercializadora de Aviacion Agricola - ECO, was destroyed when it collided with a utility tower near Puerto Lopez, Colombia. The certificated…NTSB WPR16FA131Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Coeur d'Alene, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering at low altitude in mountainous terrain.NTSB ERA16WA245Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationLake LA4 · Región de Los Lagos, ChileOn June 25, 2016, about 2045 coordinated universal time (1645 local time), a Lake L-4-200, amphibious airplane, Chilean registration CC-POK, was substantially damaged when it collided with a powerline during a local flight over the Región de Los Lagos, Chile.…NTSB ANC16LA032Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207 · Goodnews Bay, AKThe pilot’s failure to select the correct route through the mountains as a result of geographic disorientation, and his subsequent visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in collision with terrain.NTSB ERA16FA215Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA31 · State College, PAThe pilot's decision to continue an unstabilized instrument approach in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.NTSB CEN16FA220Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Madison, INThe pilot’s failure to maintain a proper climb rate after takeoff and the subsequent collision with transmission line structures.NTSB ERA16CA214Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportHanson Robert H Pietenpol Aircamper · Dundee, MSThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a power line.NTSB ERA16WA273Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBAE BAE125 · Yakutia, RussiaOn June 5, 2016, about 1425 coordinated universal time (2325 local time), a British Aerospace (BAE) Hawker 125-800, Russian registration RA-02773, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain while on approach to Neryungri Airport, Yakutia, Russia, and…NTSB CEN16LA207Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSmith Capella FW2R · Alamo, TXThe total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted in a forced landing and a collision with a tree.NTSB CEN16LA203Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Penwell, TXThe pilot’s intentional flight into a silo.NTSB WPR16FA111Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Altadena, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from rising mountainous terrain while flying in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the loss of radio communications for a reason that could not be determined because of the…NTSB CEN16WA351Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R22 · Aube, FranceNTSB CEN16WA402Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationBell 206 · Mexico City, MexicoNTSB ANC16FA023Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAirbus AS350 · Skagway, AKThe pilot's decision to continue visual flight into an area of instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot experiencing a loss of visual reference and subsequent controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident were the…NTSB ANC16LA022Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAirbus AS350 · Juneau, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while on approach to land in flat light conditions. Contributing to the severity of the pilot's injuries was the inadequately restrained internal cargo, which shifted forward during the impact and struck the…NTSB ERA16WA180Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R22 · Sao Paulo, BrazilOn May 5, 2016, about 1515 universal coordinated time, a Robinson R22 Beta, Brazilian registration PR-RCA, operated by AGD Aviation, was substantially damaged when it impacted wires and then terrain while maneuvering in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The flight…NTSB WPR16FA097Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportExtra Flugzeugproduktions-Und EA 300/L · Henderson, NVThe pilot's failure to monitor and maintain clearance with terrain while maneuvering at low level. Contributing to the accident, was the pilot's failure to conduct an adequate amount of clearing turns while maneuvering at low level.NTSB GAA16CA212Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Poplar Grove, ILThe pilot's visual disorientation and failure to monitor the altimeter during a night approach, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.NTSB GAA16CA168Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes 369 · Jamestown, NDThe pilot's excessive descent rate while flaring during a practice autorotation with a power recovery, which resulted in an impact with terrain.NTSB CEN16LA137Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMatthews H Thomas Jodel F11 A · Marathon, TXThe pilot's failure to conduct a go-around in a timely manner, which resulted in impact with trees and a powerline.NTSB ERA16LA139Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHall, Wendall W Harmon Rocket II · Cheraw, SCThe pilot's decision to fly at low altitude, which resulted in a collision with power lines.NTSB ENG16WA018Accident · 25 fatalForeign investigationViking Air DHC-6 · Soli Ghoptevir, Nepal