# NTSB investigations, 2016

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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB ERA16WA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA307.md): Piper PA25 · Finca, Colombia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 26, 2016 · HK588 · Destroyed
  > On 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 ERA16LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA301.md): Means Rober C Rotorway Exec · Iron Station, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2016 · N48KM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from the ground while hovering, which resulted in separation of the forward section of the right skid tube with counterweight attached, a sudden center of gravity (CG) shift outside the normal operating…
- [NTSB CEN16WA403](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA403.md): Robin DR400/180R · Schaffhausen, Switzerland · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 26, 2016 · HB-EQN · Substantial damage
  > The government of Switzerland has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a ROBIN DR400/180R airplane that occurred on August 26, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Switzerland's investigation under…
- [NTSB CEN16CA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16CA359.md): Beech 58 · Wichita Falls, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 26, 2016 · N15MD · Substantial damage
  > The incorrect maintenance of the airplane's ventilation system which resulted in an obstruction of the elevator control system.
- [NTSB WPR16LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA167.md): Siai-Marchetti SF260 · Fullerton, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 25, 2016 · N16FD · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to set the flaps to the proper takeoff setting before takeoff, resulting in an aerodynamic stall during takeoff and loss of control.
- [NTSB GAA16CA451](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA451.md): Ayres S 2R · Cordele, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 25, 2016 · N3003N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines during an agricultural application flight while flying toward the sun.
- [NTSB ERA16WA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA310.md): Learjet 55 · Eleuthera, Bahamas · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 25, 2016 · N666TK · Substantial damage
  > On August 25, 2016, about 1903 universal coordinated time, a Learjet 55, N666TK, operated by RCR7 LLC, was substantially damaged during a runway excursion following an aborted takeoff at North Eleuthera Airport, Eleuthera, Bahamas. The two pilots and seven…
- [NTSB CEN16WA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA337.md): Yakovlev/Chinnery YAK 11 · Speyer, Germany · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 25, 2016 · N111YK · Substantial damage
  > On August 25, 2016, at 0651 universal coordinated time, a Yakolev YAK-11, US registration N111YK, crashed under unknown circumstances in Speyer, Germany. The pilot was fatally injured and the airplane was destroyed. The accident investigation is under the…
- [NTSB CEN16LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA348.md): Piper PA 18-180 · Colorado Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2016 · N66898 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control after encountering a wind gust during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB CEN16LA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA335.md): Cessna U206G · Cave-In-Rock, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2016 · N891LL · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to air entering the fuel system for reasons that could not be determined based on available information. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inability to restart the engine due to the check valve assembly design.
- [NTSB CEN16LA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA334.md): Piper PA 25-235 · Bushton, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2016 · N4963Y · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB CEN16FA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA333.md): Cessna 172N · Terre Haute, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2016 · N17SK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a normal approach path to the runway, which resulted in the airplane colliding with a tree and a house during final approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent flight experience.
- [NTSB CEN16CA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16CA360.md): Cessna 140 · Lebanon, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 25, 2016 · N2614N · Substantial damage
  > PC The unseen standing water on the runway that abruptly slowed the tailwheel equipped airplane during landing resulting in a nose-over.
- [NTSB ANC16CA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16CA058.md): Piper J5A · Sterling, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 25, 2016 · N35589 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which led to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing on a road too narrow for the airplane.
- [NTSB WPR16LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA174.md): Schneider K/Cook C SC Skybolt · Corvallis, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 24, 2016 · N300SB · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the left main landing gear truss due to a weld joint failure, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage frame structure.
- [NTSB GAA16CA502](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA502.md): Arion Skys Open Sport Lightning · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 24, 2016 · N481SL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA16CA453](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA453.md): Cessna 150 · Franklin, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 24, 2016 · N8120S · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control resulting in a hard landing and the flight instructor's delayed action to assist the student pilot during the aborted landing, which resulted in a runway excursion, a right main and nose gear collapse, and…
- [NTSB GAA16CA450](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA450.md): Airbus AS350 · Peach Springs, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 24, 2016 · N839PA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while hover taxiing backward, resulting in the tail striking terrain.
- [NTSB GAA16CA449](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA449.md): Cessna 182 · Fallbrook, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 24, 2016 · N4810N · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to go-around and the subsequent long landing and his failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA16FA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA297.md): Heberlein Ronald Vans RV 9A · Sebring, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2016 · N379RV · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain.
- [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 CEN16FA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA331.md): Stemme S10 VT · Telluride, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2016 · N5021 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's encounter with a downdraft that exceeded the climb performance of the powered glider and resulted in his inability to maintain clearance from the trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly near building clouds and rain…
- [NTSB GAA16CA452](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA452.md): Simmons Noel SDL · Naches, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2016 · N945PL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
- [NTSB GAA16CA447](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA447.md): Cessna 172 · Williamsport, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2016 · N9480E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's distraction during taxi operations, which resulted in the airplane's left wing impacting a hangar.
- [NTSB GAA16CA445](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA445.md): Cessna T207 · Nanwalek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2016 · N91025 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s unstabilized approach and a subsequent runway overrun while landing on a short runway in variable wind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA16LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA299.md): Progressive Aerodyne Searey · Sebring, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2016 · N801SR · Substantial damage
  > A disconnected ground wire during initial climb, which degraded the fuel boost pumps’ performance and resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [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 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 GAA16CA448](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA448.md): Cessna 152 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 21, 2016 · N94939 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper pitch control during landing, which resulted in a bounced landing, and a nose landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB GAA16CA446](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA446.md): Cessna A185 · Caldwell, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 21, 2016 · N4477R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB GAA16CA444](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA444.md): P Z L -Warszawa-Cnpsl PZL 104 Wilga · Austin, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 21, 2016 · N65ZA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate descent rate during the base to final turn, which resulted in a forced landing, and an intentional aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's excessive braking, which resulted in a nose over…
- [NTSB GAA16CA438](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA438.md): Cessna A185 · Fayetteville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 21, 2016 · N185DK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and a ground loop.
- [NTSB GAA16CA442](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA442.md): Cessna 172 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 20, 2016 · N35408 · Substantial damage
  > The facility's designation of the taxiway for use by maintenance personnel to conduct high thrust tests without appropriate safeguards in place, which led to maintenance personnel conducting high-power, run-up thrust procedures across the active taxiway and…
- [NTSB ERA16LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA305.md): Dayton A Babcock Storm · Eustis, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2016 · N516VB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the loss of engine power due to a malfunctioning alternator, which precipitated the off-field landing, and the pilot’s decision to attempt to take…
- [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 GAA16CA443](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA443.md): Cessna A185 · Klamath Falls, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 19, 2016 · N185SC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in the airplane porpoising and the subsequent loss of directional control.
- [NTSB GAA16CA440](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA440.md): Piper PA 18-150 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 19, 2016 · N5408Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive brake application during the landing roll resulting in a nose over.
- [NTSB ERA16LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA300.md): Cessna 150 · Littleton, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2016 · N9230U · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during descent 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 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 CEN16LA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA326.md): Thrush S2R T660 · Ruthton, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2016 · N40499 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid the tower guy-wire during an agricultural spraying operation.
- [NTSB CEN16FA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA328.md): Aero Commander S2R · Center, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2016 · N8870Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during a low-level maneuver, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR16FA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA166.md): Douglas TA-4K · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2016 · N140EM · Destroyed
  > Foreign object debris in the engine's main fuel control unit, which restricted fuel flow and subsequently resulted in the loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the installation or addition of an extra seal during the main fuel control unit…
- [NTSB GAA16CA439](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA439.md): Bell 206 L4 · Broussard, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 18, 2016 · N7898X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point, which resulted in the helicopter sliding off the aft end of the transport dolly.
- [NTSB CEN16LA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA329.md): Collins RV6A · Pekin, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2016 · N576RV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to latch the canopy before takeoff, and his subsequent distraction and failure to maintain control while attempting to close the open canopy, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB GAA16CA455](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA455.md): Cessna U206 · Sleetmute, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2016 · N8076Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the critical angle of attack during the landing flare, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA16CA441](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA441.md): Valloric Carl Stephen Valloric Sport Trnr · Cadiz, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2016 · N772CV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and the unintentional right brake application, which resulted in a runway excursion and a nose over.
- [NTSB GAA16CA437](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA437.md): Cessna 152 · Belle Plaine, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2016 · N631TK · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper pitch technique after rotation during a short field take off, which resulted in the right wing impacting the ground and a nose gear collapse.
- [NTSB GAA16CA434](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA434.md): Cessna 182 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2016 · N2704Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a controlled landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inattention and distraction.
- [NTSB ERA16CA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16CA294.md): Cessna 152 · Newnan, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2016 · N5250B · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper decision to land long and maintain excessive speed during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's decision to maintain full flaps and aft yoke inputs at a higher speed, reducing his ability to stop…
- [NTSB DCA16CA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16CA214.md): Boeing 737 924 · Waco, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2016 · N37408 · No damage
  > an encounter with convective turbulence.

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## 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
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=12&year=2016

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