# NTSB investigations, 2016: Powerplant sys/comp malf/fail

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 ERA17LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA077.md): Beech 76 · Dunnellon, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2016 · N6627U · Substantial damage
  > An inadequate 100-hour maintenance inspection that failed to detect and correct loose nuts on a single-drive dual magneto, which led to the subsequent separation of the magneto from the engine during initial climb and the total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR17LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA042.md): Air Tractor AT 602 · Willows, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2016 · N602L · Substantial damage
  > The decision of the maintenance facility mechanic to conduct maintenance without reference to the applicable manufacturer’s guidance, which resulted in the improper reassembly and subsequent failure of the engine compressor bleed valve, which in turn…
- [NTSB ERA17LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA069.md): Beech A36 · Shoreham, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2016 · N69286 · Substantial damage
  > A fatigue crack of the crankshaft at the No. 4 main bearing journal.
- [NTSB ENG17IA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG17IA006.md): Bombardier CL 600 2C10 · Kansas, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2016 · N367CA · No damage
  > The probable cause of the uncontained No. 1 (left) engine failure was a separated high pressure turbine 2nd stage blade that failed due to a fatigue crack that originated below the blade platform from an area of corrosion.
- [NTSB WPR17LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA038.md): Cessna 182A · Safford, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2016 · N6077B · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 5 piston, piston pin, or connecting rod assembly for reasons that could not be determined due to the severity of the post fracture damage.
- [NTSB ANC17LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17LA007.md): Piper PA-18 · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2016 · N83641 · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic's failure to install a whistle slot in the engine breather tube, which resulted in a frozen tube, displacement of the crankshaft oil seal, a loss of oil, and smoke in the cockpit, which led to a forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC17LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17LA006.md): Piper PA32R · Bethel, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2016 · N9084J · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to oil starvation, which resulted from an oil cooler leak at a fractured brazed seam.
- [NTSB CEN17LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA099.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Asherton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2016 · N522KC · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to the failure of the magneto's internal timing during low-altitude maneuvering.
- [NTSB ENG17IA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG17IA003.md): Airbus A330 223 · Seattle, WA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2016 · N855NW · No damage
  > A No. 1 engine fire caused by a fuel manifold supply line high cycle fatigue crack which led to a fuel leak that subsequently ignited on hot engine case surfaces. The fatigue crack originated and progressed due to elevated fuel manifold assembly vibration…
- [NTSB CEN17LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA015.md): Milholland Kelly D · Livingston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2016 · N522LM · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB ERA17LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA026.md): Cessna 172 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 1, 2016 · N497SJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a nose landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB ERA16LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA333.md): Ryan Navion · Hurt, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2016 · N5327K · Substantial damage
  > Incorrect installation of the oil temperature probe and an inadequate annual inspection that failed to detect leaking oil around the loose probe, which resulted in a catastrophic engine failure due to oil starvation.
- [NTSB ENG16WA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG16WA040.md): Airbus A319 · Chiclayo, Peru · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 21, 2016 · CC-COU · No damage
  > The Comisión de investigación de accidentes de aviación (CIAA) of Peru has notified the NTSB of an incident involving an Airbus A319-132, which occurred on September 21, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the CIAA…
- [NTSB ERA16LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA319.md): Grumman G164 · Chestertown, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 18, 2016 · N75EP · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to a failure of the No. 3 cylinder head, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with ground equipment.
- [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 ENG16WA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG16WA036.md): Boeing 777 · Tarcoola, Australia, Australia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 7, 2016 · A6-EGA · No damage
  > The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 777-31HER which occurred on September 7, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the ATSB investigation under the provisions…
- [NTSB DCA16FA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16FA217.md): Boeing 737-700 · Pensacola, FL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2016 · N766SW · Substantial damage
  > A low-cycle fatigue crack in the dovetail of fan blade No. 23, which resulted in the fan blade separating in flight and impacting the fan case. This impact caused the fan blade to fracture into fragments that traveled farther than expected into the inlet,…
- [NTSB GAA16CA497](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA497.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Brunswick, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2016 · N204AK · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power during takeoff due to a loose B-nut on the fuel flow divider input fuel line fitting, which resulted in a fuel leak and fuel starvation.
- [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 CEN16LA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA320.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Des Moines, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2016 · N314BF · Destroyed
  > The two separations in the induction system due to improper installation and/or maintenance, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during initial climb.
- [NTSB ENG16WA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG16WA032.md): Boeing 787 · Over the Pacific, A1 · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 7, 2016 · VH-VKK · No damage
  > On August 7, 2016, a Jetstar Boeing 787, powered by 2 General Electric (GE) GEnx-1B64/P2 engines experienced a right engine (No. 2) low oil quantity indication while cruising over the Pacific. The engine was shutdown and the airplane was diverted to Guam…
- [NTSB CEN16FA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA307.md): Wilson BUGATTI-DEMONGE 100P · Burns Flat, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2016 · N110PX · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed following an engine anomaly during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was an…
- [NTSB CEN16LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA302.md): Sonex Waiex · Fond du Lac, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2016 · N12YX · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine for reasons that could not be determined during an examination of the engine.
- [NTSB CEN16LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA309.md): Cessna 172K · Neenah, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2016 · N46459 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to oil starvation, which resulted from the pilot, who was not a certified airframe and powerplant mechanic, removing the vacuum pump from the engine, and his misconception that he could operate the airplane without the pump.
- [NTSB CEN16LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA297.md): Cessna 172F · Newark, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2016 · N211FC · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the No. 4 cylinder exhaust valve, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and a forced landing. Contributing to the valve failure and loss of engine power was the extended time since the last overhaul.
- [NTSB CEN16LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA294.md): Bell 47G 2 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2016 · N975BH · Substantial damage
  > The loosening and separation of the throttle linkage nut, which resulted in a loss of throttle control and subsequent hard landing after autorotation.
- [NTSB CEN16FA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA290.md): Flight Design Ctls · Fond du Lac, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2016 · N527TS · Substantial damage
  > Carburetor contamination following exposure to water in the fuel, which resulted in a carburetor malfunction and a partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's loss of airplane control that resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB CEN16LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA273.md): Brandt Sonex · Lodi, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2016 · N393SX · Substantial damage
  > The separated rocker arm assembly for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the partial loss of engine power and led to the landing gear collapsing during the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB GAA16CA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA377.md): Piper PA 44 · Keene, NH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2016 · N190ND · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to use carburetor heat during the approach while operating in atmospheric conditions that were conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [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 ERA16LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA226.md): Rockwell International 112A · Dayton, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2016 · N1299J · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the engine-driven fuel pump.
- [NTSB CEN16LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA227.md): Piper PA 28R-200 · Bowie, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2016 · N9336N · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate maintenance and inspection of the throttle control arm, which resulted in its in-flight separation and the subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA16CA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA322.md): Marks Steven Challenger · Marion, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 18, 2016 · N7058U · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the airplane engine drive belt during the takeoff, resulting in a forced landing and impact with terrain.
- [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 CEN16WA398](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA398.md): Cirrus SR22 · Ailly-sur-Somme, France · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · May 16, 2016 · N19BV · Destroyed
- [NTSB CEN16LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA186.md): Piper PA 32R · Alpine, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2016 · N185DX · Substantial damage
  > The engine’s decreased performance due to high-density altitude conditions and a partially obstructed fuel injector nozzle. Contributing to the pilot's decision to perform an off-field landing was the anomalous high exhaust gas temperature reading.
- [NTSB CEN16FA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA171.md): Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · Reedsville, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 4, 2016 · N629JK · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the power turbine governor's dual-spool bearing due to a lack of lubrication, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR16LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA096.md): DG Flugzeugbau DG 800B · Clements, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2016 · N800YG · Substantial damage
  > The motorglider pilot's decision to perform an in-flight engine start with insufficient altitude, which resulted in an off-airport landing and collision with trees after the engine did not start. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's distraction by the…
- [NTSB WPR16FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA095.md): Mooney M20K · Woodland, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2016 · N97119 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in recognizing that the airplane was not performing as expected and aborting the takeoff, which resulted in collision with a berm beyond the end of the runway. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's exceedance of the airplane's gross…
- [NTSB ERA16LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA156.md): Atkinson Eaglet · Deland, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2016 · N5AQ · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during initial climb due to a separation of the ignition plug.
- [NTSB CEN16LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA151.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Caldwell, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2016 · N8PY · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the No. 5 cylinder's exhaust pipe for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s fast and long landing, which led to a runway overrun.
- [NTSB CEN16WA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA159.md): Cessna 550 · Geneva, Switzerland · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 9, 2016 · EC-LQF · No damage
  > The Swiss Accident Investigation Board (SAIB) of Switzerland has notified the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of an incident involving a Cessna Aircraft Company S550 Citation S/2, EC-LQF, that occurred on April 9, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a…
- [NTSB ENG16WA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG16WA013.md): Airbus A320 · Rome, Italy · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 27, 2016 · F-HBSA · No damage
  > The Italian Agenzia Nazionale per la Sicurezza del Volo (ANSV) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving an Airbus 320-216, which occurred on March 27, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the ANSV investigation under…
- [NTSB ENG16WA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG16WA014.md): Fairchild SA-227-AT · Brisbane, Australia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 22, 2016 · VH-UZI
  > During a post-flight inspection of a Fairchild SA227-AT, Registration Number VH-UZI, powered by two TPE331-11U-611G Honeywell Turbine engines, evidence of a fuel leak was detected on the left-hand engine. Further investigation revealed a fire on the left-hand…
- [NTSB ENG16RA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG16RA011.md): Airbus A320 · Mexico City, Mexico · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 13, 2016 · XA-VLD · No damage
  > The Dirección General de Aviación Civil of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a AIRBUS A320-233 that occurred on March 13, 2016. The NTSB has designated a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the DGAC investigation under the provisions…
- [NTSB ERA16FA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA127.md): Sheahen Dane E RV-8 · Clermont, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 2016 · N838RV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering for a forced landing; which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the fatigue failure of the crankshaft for reasons that could…
- [NTSB ENG16WA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG16WA009.md): Zurich, Switzerland · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 10, 2016
  > On March 10, 2016, about 1611 UTC, a Swiss Global Air Lines AVRO 146-RJ100 airplane, Swiss registration HB-IYT, rejected its takeoff at Zurich, Switzerland at 45 knots because of sparks coming from the No. 2 engine. The investigation of this incident is under…
- [NTSB ERA16LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA094.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Lindenhurst, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 27, 2016 · N404LE · Substantial damage
  > A rough running engine as a result of an intermittent failure of the left magneto for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in a subsequent autorotation, impact with a sign, and rollover.
- [NTSB ENG16RA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG16RA024.md): Airbus A320 · Suvarnabhumi Airport, Thailand · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 25, 2016 · HS-TXN · No damage
  > The Aircraft Accident Investigation Committee of Thailand has notified the NTSB of an incident involving an A320-232 that occurred January 25, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist in the investigation under the provisions of…
- [NTSB CEN16IA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16IA091.md): Mitsubishi MU 300 · Little Rock, AR · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2016 · N200LP · Minor damage
  > The flight crew's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane, during which they failed to see a fueling mat that had been placed on the inboard trailing edge of the right wing, which the right engine subsequently ingested during the takeoff roll.…

## 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" = '340' 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/340/sequence?year=2016

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