# NTSB investigations, 2016: Sys/Comp malf/fail (non-power) 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 CEN17LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA070.md): Aeronca 15AC · Pontiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2016 · N1337H · Substantial damage > The improper installation of the left wheel brake torque plate by maintenance personnel, which resulted in the separation of the torque plate from the axle endplate and a loss of directional control during landing. - [NTSB CEN17LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA057.md): Stinson 108-3 · Ionia, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2016 · N812C · Substantial damage > A failure of the aft support cable on the left main landing ski due to an inadequately formed nicopress sleeve, which allowed the ski to rotate into a vertical position shortly after liftoff, and its unavoidable separation during the subsequent landing. - [NTSB ERA17WA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA303.md): Schempp Hirth VENTUS2C · San Carlos de Bolivar, Argentina · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 3, 2016 · LV-EDB · Substantial damage > On December 3, 2016, about 1750 coordinated universal time, a Schempp Hirth Ventus-2C motorized glider, Argentine registration LV-EDB, operated by a private individual, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain after the left wing detached from the… - [NTSB ERA17LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA054.md): Loofbourrow John W Rutan Defiant · Morristown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 16, 2016 · N770JL · Substantial damage > A collapse of the nose landing gear due to wear in the landing gear extension system. - [NTSB CEN17LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA039.md): Cessna P210N · Pleasanton, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2016 · N44C · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel's improper installation of the throttle linkage attachment hardware, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power when the hardware separated in flight. - [NTSB ANC17LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17LA005.md): Cessna A185 · Ninilchik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2016 · N4918Q · Substantial damage > A loss of brake system fluid due to leaks in the o-rings, which resulted in asymmetrical braking and a subsequent loss of directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB DCA17WA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA023.md): Boeing 737-476 · Bogota, Colombia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 9, 2016 · HK5139 · Minor damage > The Colombia Civil Aviation Authority (CCAA) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a BOEING 737-476 airplane that occurred on November 09, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the CCAA's investigation under the… - [NTSB WPR17IA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17IA007.md): Short Bros SD3 60 Sherpa · Missoula, MT · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2016 · N148Z · Minor damage > The failure of the nose landing gear down-lock piston to engage due to paint accumulation, which resulted in a nose landing gear collapse during landing. Also causal was the failure of the facility that performed the painting to comply with manufacturer… - [NTSB DCA16CA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16CA226.md): Bombardier DHC 8 202 · Dulles, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2016 · N366PH · Substantial damage > incorrect installation of the frangible towing fuse that prevented the nose landing gear from extending. - [NTSB ANC16LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16LA068.md): Jeffery D Tuttle BDK Carbon Concepts · Wasilla, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2016 · N8008Z · Substantial damage > The structural failure of both wings’ leading-edge slats, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. - [NTSB CEN16LA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA374.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Bowling Green, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2016 · N786BG · Substantial damage > The pilots’ failure to complete the Emergency Landing Gear Extension checklist and maintenance personnel’s failure to correctly repair spliced wires on the left main landing gear down limit switch, which prevented the pilots from knowing whether the gear was… - [NTSB CEN16LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA336.md): Beech E-55 · Wichita Falls, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2016 · N855T · Substantial damage > The failure of the landing gear assembly snap ring, which prevented the pilot from being able to extend the landing gear and resulted in a gear-up landing. Also causal was the lack of the assembly's overhaul in accordance with the airplane maintenance manual. - [NTSB ERA16LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA296.md): Mantell Allan T Kitfox 4 1200 · Canandaigua, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2016 · N51TM · Substantial damage > The failure of the right rudder pedal torque tube due to fatigue, which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing. Also causal to the accident was the airplane owner/builder's failure to install a rudder torque tube reinforcement or replacement… - [NTSB ANC16LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16LA059.md): Wight Carbon CUB CCK-1865 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2016 · N625EX · Substantial damage > The failure of the tailwheel suspension assembly during landing due to preexisting fatigue fractures in the suspension system, which resulted in a loss of directional control. - [NTSB ERA16LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA266.md): Republic RC 3 · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2016 · N87570 · Substantial damage > Improper installation of a fuel line by unknown personnel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB ENG16RA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG16RA030.md): Airbus A320 · Narita, Japan · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 9, 2016 · JA04JJ · No damage > The Japan Transport Safety Board has notified the NTSB of an incident involving an Airbus A320, which occurred on July 9, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the Japan Transport Safety Board investigation under the… - [NTSB CEN16LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA259.md): Cessna 152 · Bridgeport, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2016 · N5331B · Substantial damage > The pilot's unstabilized approach and uneven braking due to insufficient runway remaining, which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the bound flap jackscrew, which jammed the flaps and led to the pilot’s… - [NTSB ENG16IA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG16IA027.md): Boeing 757 · Jamaica, NY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2016 · N706TW · Minor damage > Maintenance personnel's failure to ensure proper installation of a fuel tube O-ring, which resulted in an undercowl engine fire during initial climb. - [NTSB ERA16LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA255.md): Fleet Fleet 16B · Rhinebeck, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2016 · N666J · Substantial damage > Failure of the gear strut mount nut due to wear. - [NTSB ERA16WA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA249.md): Beech B200 · Lima, Peru · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 21, 2016 · OB-2104-P · Minor damage > On June 21, 2016, about 1939 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Beech 200C, Peruvian registration OB-2104-P, operated by Aerolinea Del Caribe Peru, sustained minor damage during a runway excursion, after landing on Runway 15 with a malfunctioning landing… - [NTSB GAA16CA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA341.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Freemont Island, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2016 · N8SF · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in an impact with an unknown object during aborted landing and consequent ground impact. - [NTSB ERA16LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA216.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Chatham, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2016 · N141TM · Substantial damage > The inadequate maintenance of the lower forward clutch actuator bearing for a prolonged period of time, which resulted in a bearing failure. Contributing to the accident was an erroneous maintenance entry, which resulted in the helicopter being operated… - [NTSB DCA16WA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA185.md): Embraer ERJ190 · Madrid, Spain · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 15, 2016 · EC-LKX · No damage > The Comision de Investigacion de Accidentes e Incidentes de Aviacion Civil (CIAIAC) Spain has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a EMBRAER ERJ190 airplane that occurred on June 15, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to… - [NTSB ERA16FA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA194.md): Jihlavan Airplanes Sro KP 5 ASA · Rhoadesville, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 24, 2016 · N440JM · Destroyed > The pilots' loss of control that necessitated the activation of the parachute system and the airplane manufacturer's inadequate design of the front parachute anchor attachment structure, which resulted in a failure of the parachute after it was deployed in… - [NTSB CEN16LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA190.md): Beech C24R · Marine City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2016 · N20135 · Substantial damage > The misalignment of the right main landing gear, which resulted in the failure of the landing gear to retract and extend properly. Also causal was the pilot's failure to have the airplane inspected after a hard landing that had resulted in substantial damage… - [NTSB ERA16LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA190.md): Cessna R182 · Lake City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2016 · N9077C · Substantial damage > Internal failure of the main electrical contactor, which resulted in a complete loss of electrical power and an inability to extend the landing gear through normal means. - [NTSB ERA16FA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA185.md): Beech A36TC · Tupelo, MS · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 16, 2016 · N60RW · Destroyed > A preexisting stress rupture that initiated at a spot weld in the turbocharger v-band exhaust clamp, which resulted in the failure of the clamp and separation of the exhaust tailpipe, an in-flight fire, and subsequent impact with terrain. - [NTSB CEN16WA398](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA398.md): Cirrus SR22 · Ailly-sur-Somme, France · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · May 16, 2016 · N19BV · Destroyed - [NTSB ERA16FA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA176.md): Beech V35 · Syosset, NY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 3, 2016 · N440H · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of airplane control while operating in instrument meteorological conditions with only a partial instrument panel due to a failure of the airplane's vacuum pump. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's spatial disorientation and the… - [NTSB WPR16IA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16IA100.md): Piper PA28 · San Carlos, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2016 · N200KR · No damage > The failure of maintenance personnel to properly install and secure the input swivel boot on the swivel joint, which resulted in excessive vibration that led to fatigue cracks and failure of the throttle cable. - [NTSB ENG16RA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG16RA028.md): Bombardier CL600 2C10 · Fukuoka, Japan · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 17, 2016 · JA06RJ · No damage > The Japan Transport Safety Board has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Bombardier CL-600-2C10, JA06RJ, which took off from Fukuoka Airport at 07:48 local time to Komatsu Airport and during return back to Fukuoka Airport due to weather condition of… - [NTSB DCA16WA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA135.md): Boeing 737-76N · Porto de Moz Municipality, Brazil · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 27, 2016 · PR-GOV · No damage > The Brazil Centro de Investigação e Prevenção de Acidentes Aeronáuticos (CENIPA) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737-76N that occurred on March 27, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist CENIPA's… - [NTSB ERA16LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA135.md): Cessna 210L · Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2016 · N59196 · Substantial damage > A complete loss of electrical power, which resulted from the separation of an alternator wire due to corrosion. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the emergency landing gear extension system due to a lack of hydraulic fluid, which resulted in… - [NTSB WPR16FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA072.md): Bell 206B · Honolulu, HI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2016 · N80918 · Substantial damage > The in-flight failure of the engine-to-transmission drive shaft due to improper maintenance, which resulted in low main rotor rpm and a subsequent hard landing to water. - [NTSB WPR16LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA068.md): Cessna 140 · Independence, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 2016 · N3625V · Substantial damage > The failure of the left main landing gear wheel axle due to a fatigue crack. - [NTSB WPR16LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA081.md): Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 600N · Ashland, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 2016 · N745BW · Substantial damage > Fatigue cracking of a main rotor blade for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB WPR16LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA060.md): Piper PA46 · Burns, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2016 · N777PG · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no evidence of an anomaly that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident was a preexisting landing gear anomaly that… - [NTSB CEN16LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA101.md): Aeronca O-58B · Bulverde, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2016 · N47185 · Substantial damage > The failure of the left main landing gear wheel casting due to fatigue, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB DCA16WA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA084.md): Boeing 747 · London, United Kingdom · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 30, 2016 · G-CIVX · No damage > The Air Accidents Investigation Branch of the United Kingdom has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 747 airplane that occurred on January 30, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB investigation under… - [NTSB CEN16WA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA099.md): Enstrom 280 · Buttwil, Switzerland · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 22, 2016 · HB-XLS · Substantial damage > On January 22, 2016, about 0845 hours universal coordinated time, an Enstrom model 280C helicopter, Swiss registration HB-XLS, sustained damage to the tail rotor control system before liftoff from the Buttwil Airfield (LSZU), Buttwil, Switzerland. The pilot… ## 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") = 2016 AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '330' 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 ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/330/sequence?year=2016 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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