# Fatal NTSB investigations 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. Page 68 of 617 · 30,845 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB CEN16FA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA216.md): Cessna 150F · Rockville, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2016 · N102DK · Destroyed > The pilot's use of an improper soft-field takeoff procedure, which resulted in the airplane having insufficient airspeed to climb out of ground effect and its subsequent impact with trees near the departure end of the runway. - [NTSB CEN16FA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA215.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Jonesboro, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2016 · N789MR · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment due to his combined use of alcohol and diphenhydramine, which led to his improper decision to fly after drinking alcohol and degraded… - [NTSB WPR16FA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA124.md): Grumman American Avn. AA 1B · Hawthorne, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2016 · N4SU · Destroyed > The failure of both pilots to land the airplane on the remaining runway when a sufficient rate of climb could not be attained. Contributing to the accident was a reduction of available engine power due to severe camshaft lobe wear. - [NTSB ERA16LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA210.md): Cameron A-225 · Nunda, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2016 · N69515 · No damage > The ground crewmember's failure to let go of the balloon's basket when the balloon began to ascend. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain control of the balloon after landing, which resulted in an inadvertent takeoff. - [NTSB ERA16FA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA208.md): Mooney M20E · Collegedale, TN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2016 · N7830V · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering after a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB ERA16LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA209.md): WSK PZL Mielec M 18A · Brunswick, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2016 · N2283M · Destroyed > The failure of the right wing due to a fatigue fracture of the right outboard wing forward spar lower fitting. Contributing to the accident was the routine operation of the airplane over its certificated maximum gross weight and the operator's improper or… - [NTSB CEN16FA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA214.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Marion, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2016 · N508AJ · Destroyed > The pilots' failure to maintain adequate airspeed while executing a simulated engine failure and landing maneuver, which resulted in the wing's critical angle of attack being exceeded and a subsequent aerodynamic stall and loss of control. - [NTSB CEN16FA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA212.md): Piper PA 28-140 · Wishek, ND · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2016 · N6223W · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a climbing turn after takeoff, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's self-induced pressure to… - [NTSB CEN16FA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA211.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Houston, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2016 · N4252G · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper go-around procedure that did not ensure that the airplane was at a safe airspeed before raising the flaps, which resulted in exceedance of the critical angle of attack and resulted in an accelerated aerodynamic stall and spin into… - [NTSB CEN16FA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA210.md): Cessna 175 · Pine Bluff, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2016 · N6649E · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because a test run of the engine did not reveal any mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident were the… - [NTSB CEN16FA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA209.md): Pruss Richard S Kitfox IV · De Smet, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2016 · N921RP · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle-of-attack during a steep turn at a low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin at too low of an altitude to recover. - [NTSB WPR16FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA120.md): Rockwell S2R · De Smet, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2016 · N4191X · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from guy wires during an aerial application flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's reduced ability to see the guy wires due to sun glare. - [NTSB WPR16WA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16WA123.md): Bell 206 · Siriwo, Indonesia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 4, 2016 · PK-UAF · Substantial damage > On June 4, 2016, about 0815 local time, a Bell 206 helicopter, registration PK-UAF, sustained substantial damage following collision with terrain near Siriwo, Indonesia. Reports indicate that there were 4 soles onboard the helicopter; 1 fatal, 3 serious. The… - [NTSB ANC16WA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16WA030.md): Wag-Aero Super Tri-Pacer · Williston Lake, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 4, 2016 · CGSMJ · Substantial damage > On June 04, 2016, about 1500 Coordinated Universal Time, a Wag-Aero Super Tri-Pacer airplane, CGSMJ, impacted terrain near Williston Lake, British Columbia, Canada, under unknown circumstances. The pilot and passenger sustained fatal injuries. The… - [NTSB CEN16WA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA237.md): Vans RV6 · St-Mathieu-De-Beloeil, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 2, 2016 · C-FTUO · Destroyed > On June 28, 2016, about 1350 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Vans RV6, C-TFUO, impacted terrain at St-Mathieu-De-Beloeil (CSB3), Quebec, Canada. The pilot, the sole occupant on board, was fatally injured. The airplane was substantially destroyed. The… - [NTSB CEN16LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA203.md): Cessna 150 · Penwell, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2016 · N5679G · Destroyed > The pilot’s intentional flight into a silo. - [NTSB CEN16WA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA205.md): Vans RV4 · Coex, France · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 1, 2016 · PH-EIL · Destroyed > On June 1, 2016, at 2100 local time, a Vans RV4, Netherlands registration PH-EIL, was destroyed when it collided with the terrain in Coex, France. The pilot was fatally injured and the passenger received serious injuries. At the time of this report, it is… - [NTSB ERA16LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA201.md): Criquet Aviation Bogota Columb Storch FI-156 · Fordsville, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2016 · N429BB · Destroyed > The steep descent to ground impact for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. - [NTSB CEN16WA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA198.md): Amateur Construction Rans S6-ESD (Modifie · Shropshire, United Kingdom · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 30, 2016 · G-MYES · Substantial damage > The United Kingdom Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) has notified the NTSB of a fatal accident involving a Rans S-6ESD, registration G-MYES, which occurred on May 20, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB… - [NTSB ERA16WA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA207.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Corumbaiba, Brazil · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 29, 2016 · PT-CFE · Destroyed - [NTSB WPR16FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FAMS1.md): Cessna 172N · Avalon, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · May 28, 2016 · N739ZE · Destroyed > Undetermined because the airplane was not located. - [NTSB WPR16FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA118.md): Moore Joseph O Varieze · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 28, 2016 · N80681 · Destroyed > A total loss of engine power due to fatigue failure of the camshaft drive gear teeth. - [NTSB ERA16LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA195.md): Republic P 47D · New York, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2016 · N1345B · Substantial damage > A catastrophic engine failure of undetermined origin, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and subsequent ditching. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to jettison the canopy before ditching, which resulted in his inability 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 WPR16FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA116.md): Cessna 182 · Hanapepe, HI · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 23, 2016 · N2007X · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed following a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic… - [NTSB ERA16WA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA321.md): Vans RV7 · Cordoba, Argentina · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 19, 2016 · LV-X566 · Destroyed > On May 19, 2016, about 2015 coordinated universal time, an experimental, amateur-built Vans RV-7, Argentine registration LV-X566, operated by a private individual, was destroyed when it impacted terrain during aerobatic maneuvers near Cordoba, Argentina. The… - [NTSB ERA16FA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA188.md): Beech D35 · Sevierville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 19, 2016 · N2967B · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to properly configure the landing gear and the pilot's inappropriate decision to abort the landing after the propeller had contacted the runway, which resulted in a loss of thrust and a subsequent loss of control of the airplane. - [NTSB DCA16RA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16RA156.md): Airbus A320 · Cairo, Egypt · Accident · 66 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 19, 2016 · SU-GCC · Destroyed > The Egyptian Ministry of Civil Aviation (EMCA) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving an AIRBUS A320, equipped with IAE V2500 engines, that occurred on May 19, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the EMCA's… - [NTSB WPR16FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA112.md): North American AT 6 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 18, 2016 · N3198G · Destroyed > The pilot's inability to return to the departure airport due to an unspecified in-flight emergency for reasons that could not be determined during a postaccident examination of the airplane. - [NTSB CEN16FA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA188.md): Cessna P210N · Sheridan Lake, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 18, 2016 · N6609P · Substantial damage > The pilot's severe impairment from the combined effects of high levels of ingested alcohol as well as three impairing medications (zolpidem, lorazepam, and diphenhydramine), which resulted in his decision to attempt an aerobatic maneuver that the airplane was… - [NTSB ERA16FA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA189.md): Cessna 210 · Wantage, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 17, 2016 · N6450N · Substantial damage > A collision with terrain for reasons that could not be determined as the investigation did not reveal any postaccident anomalies with the airplane or pilot. - [NTSB CEN16WA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA199.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Halden, Norway · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 17, 2016 · LN-AAM · Destroyed > On May 17, 2016, about 1615 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Piper Aircraft, Inc. PA-28R-200 airplane, Norwegian registration LN-AAM, impacted trees and terrain, near Halden, Norway. The airplane was destroyed during impact and the pilot, the sole… - [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 WPR16FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA111.md): Cessna R182 · Altadena, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 15, 2016 · N133BW · Destroyed > The 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 ERA16FA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA182.md): Greg Connell Pitts S-2SW · Atlanta, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 14, 2016 · N24CD · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain proper positioning during performance of an aerobatic maneuver and his subsequent failure to discontinue maneuvering when unable to reestablish proper positioning during a steep descent toward the ground. - [NTSB CEN16LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA181.md): Air Tractor AT 502 · West, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2016 · N1546Z · Destroyed > The pilot’s failure to see and avoid cellular tower guy wires. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to operate at low altitude. - [NTSB CEN16LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA182.md): Bell 47G 3B 1 · Portia, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2016 · N48316 · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to perform a sliding takeoff from the elevated platform, which resulted in a dynamic rollover when the right skid plate caught on a protruding screw. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to adequately inspect the landing… - [NTSB CEN16WA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA351.md): Robinson R22 · Aube, France · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 9, 2016 · G-SPEE · Destroyed - [NTSB WPR16FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA102.md): Beech G35 · Surprise, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 7, 2016 · N4401D · Substantial damage > The mechanic's failure to properly secure the bolt connecting the throttle cable to the carburetor during the installation of the carburetor, which resulted in a loss of engine power. - [NTSB ANC16WA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16WA028.md): Vans RV4 · Eckville, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 7, 2016 · C-GGYT · Substantial damage > On May 07, 2016, about 2000 Coordinated Universal Time, an amateur-built Van's Thiessen RV-4 airplane, C-GGYT, impacted terrain near Eckville, Alberta, Canada, under unknown circumstances. The pilot sustained fatal injuries. The Transportation Safety Board… - [NTSB ANC16FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16FA023.md): Airbus AS350 · Skagway, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 7, 2016 · N94TH · Substantial damage > The 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 CEN16WA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA176.md): Rans S12 · Wiener Neustadt, Austria, Austria · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 6, 2016 · D-MOHA · Destroyed > On May 6, 2016, about 1625 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Rans S-12, D-MOHA, was destroyed when it impacted terrain after a loss of control during the initial climb from Loan Airport, Wiener Neustadt, Austria. The pilot and passenger were killed. The… - [NTSB CEN16LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA175.md): Airborne Windsports PTY Edge X Classic · Rush City, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2016 · N701FP · Destroyed > The student pilot's failure to maintain the appropriate pitch attitude during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s decision to conduct a solo flight without a solo endorsement in an… - [NTSB CEN16FA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA172.md): Cessna 310F · North Little Rock, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 5, 2016 · N6770X · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to promptly feather the left propeller upon the initial loss of engine power shortly after takeoff and his failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering with one engine inoperative, which resulted in a loss of control at a low altitude.… - [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 ERA16WA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA175.md): Robinson R44 · Avacha`, Russia · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 3, 2016 · RA-2118G · Destroyed > On May 3, 2016, about 0347 UTC, a Robinson Helicopter R44, Russian registered RA-2118G was destroyed when it impacted mountainous terrain near Kamchatka, Russia, while on a flight from Khalaktyrka, Russia to Karymshina, Russia. The pilot and two passengers… - [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 ERA16WA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA180.md): Robinson R22 · Sao Paulo, Brazil · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 2, 2016 · PR-RCA · Substantial damage > On 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 WPR16FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA097.md): Extra Flugzeugproduktions-Und EA 300/L · Henderson, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2016 · N330MT · Destroyed > The 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 ERA16FA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA169.md): Piper PA32 · Boone, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2016 · N43576 · Destroyed > The pilot's delayed decision to conduct a go-around following an unstabilized landing approach and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from trees near the end of the runway. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?fatal=1&page=69 ## 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 c."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?fatal=1&page=68 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.