# NTSB investigations, 2016: Part(s) separation from AC 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 WPR17LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA031.md): Piper PA 31T · Missoula, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 2016 · N909PW · Substantial damage > Failure of the left windshield due to moisture ingression into the windshield laminate, which deteriorated the strength of the windshield. - [NTSB ERA17FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA050.md): Curtiss JN4 · Williamson, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2016 · N1662 · Destroyed > The in-flight failure of the propeller due to excessive engine vibration loads and the use of an incorrectly-sized propeller, which resulted in a fatigue crack of the leading edge strip. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate repair of the propeller… - [NTSB CEN17FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA035.md): Stamper RV-10 · Dubois, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2016 · N924WY · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed after becoming distracted by the opening of the gull-wing cabin door during takeoff, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall at a low… - [NTSB ERA17LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA032.md): Bell OH 58C · Cameron, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2016 · N139RD · Substantial damage > An in-flight failure of a main rotor blade due to fatigue cracks. Contributing to the failure of the main rotor blade was the absence of guidance to the operator to inspect an area of the main rotor blade known to be susceptible to fatigue cracks and the… - [NTSB CEN17LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA033.md): North American TB 25N · Dallas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2016 · N25YR · Substantial damage > The overstress failure of the landing gear connecting rod and the improper installation of the arresting cables, which allowed the landing gear door to depart in flight and impact the airplane. - [NTSB WPR17LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA002.md): Tamarack Helicopters UH-1H · Gila Bend, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2016 · N175SF · Substantial damage > The separation of the 90° tail rotor gearbox assembly as a result of fatigue to the tail rotor gearbox input quill assembly attachment studs due to the helicopter experiencing highly repetitive agricultural flight profiles for which it was not designed. - [NTSB DCA16WA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA227.md): Boeing 777 · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 27, 2016 · A6-ETL · Minor damage > The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) of the United Arab Emirates has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 777 that occurred on September 27, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the GCAA's investigation… - [NTSB ANC16LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16LA072.md): Helio H-250 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2016 · N6324V · Substantial damage > The fatigue fracture failure of both main landing gear (MLG) legs during the landing roll, which resulted in the collapse and separation of both MLG legs. - [NTSB ENG16IA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG16IA037.md): Airbus A320 · Miami, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2016 · P4-AAA · Minor damage > the incorrect latching of the #2 Engine Fan Cowl following a routine maintenance check that resulted in separation of the cowl during takeoff. - [NTSB WPR16LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA181.md): Dehavilland DH115 Vampire · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2016 · N4861K · Substantial damage > The in-flight failure of the canopy and subsequent loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB DCA16WA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA231.md): Boeing 727 · Kamina, Congo - Kinshasa · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 16, 2016 · 9Q-CVS · Substantial damage > The government of Dem. Republic of Congo (DRC) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 727 airplane that occurred on September 16, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of DRC's investigation… - [NTSB CEN16LA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA330.md): Hiller UH 12D · Cokeville, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2016 · N97TH · Substantial damage > Failure of the control rotor cuff due to fatigue. - [NTSB ERA16LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA295.md): Piper PA34 · Hollywood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2016 · N16499 · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel’s failure to comply with an airworthiness directive for the propeller, which resulted in a propeller hub failure due to fatigue. - [NTSB GAA16CA430](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA430.md): Pzl-Swidnik PW 6U · Llano, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2016 · N212EC · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to properly secure the two aft canopy latches during the preflight inspection, which resulted in the canopy separating from the glider during the takeoff roll and substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer. - [NTSB ANC16LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16LA046.md): Cessna A185 · Illiamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2016 · N85CF · Substantial damage > The overstress fracture of the left main landing (MLG) gear axle attachment bolts and the subsequent separation of the left MLG wheel, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to control the airplane. - [NTSB GAA16CA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA374.md): Cessna 150 · Cleveland, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 11, 2016 · N23483 · Substantial damage > Failure of the left main landing gear attachment during the landing roll, which resulted in a left landing gear collapse, and damage to the left wing and aileron. - [NTSB GAA16LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16LA325.md): MD Helicopter 369E · Brainerd, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2016 · N155NR · Substantial damage > The failure of the helicopter’s windscreen for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information, which resulted in substantial damage to the main rotor blades and horizontal stabilizer. - [NTSB ANC16LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16LA024.md): Cessna 180 · Naknek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 2016 · N6479X · Substantial damage > The overstress fracture and subsequent separation of the left main landing gear axle due to a hard landing, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain directional control of the airplane. - [NTSB CEN16LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA184.md): Cessna 150F · Ponca City, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 2016 · N8619G · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel's improper installation of the elevator bolt, which resulted in a loss of elevator control during landing. - [NTSB CEN16LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA157.md): Czech Sport Piper Sport · Mansfield, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2016 · N197PS · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to inspect the nose landing gear (NLG), which resulted in a crack going undetected and the subsequent separation of the NLG at the weld area during landing. - [NTSB CEN16LA401](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA401.md): Agustawestland Philadelphia AW139 · Galliano, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2016 · N639NA · Substantial damage > The fatigue failure of a tail rotor blade erosion shield extension, which resulted in in-flight damage to a main rotor blade. - [NTSB ERA16LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA098.md): Eurocopter France EC 130 B4 · Shoals, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 2016 · N133HN · Substantial damage > The improper locking of the rear passenger door by the specialty nurse, which resulted in the door separating from the helicopter in flight. ## 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 e.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e."isDefiningEvent" AND e."tier2Number" = '338') ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/338/cases?year=2016 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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