# 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 GAA16CA436](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA436.md): Piper PA18 · Anchor Point, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2016 · N8097N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles while landing on a coastal beach.
- [NTSB ERA16WA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA298.md): Cessna 550 · Charallave, Venezuela · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Foreign · Aug 16, 2016 · YV3051 · Destroyed
- [NTSB DCA16WA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA240.md): Cessna 401 · Antalaha, Madagascar · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 16, 2016 · 5R-MEK · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN16WA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA345.md): Robinson R44 · Plasy, Czechia · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 16, 2016 · OK-GES · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA16CA432](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA432.md): Cessna 150 · North Conway, NH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 15, 2016 · N7157X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a total loss of engine power, a forced landing, and nose over.
- [NTSB GAA16CA473](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA473.md): Cessna 172 · Fulton, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2016 · N78242 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in the airplane porpoising.
- [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 ERA16WA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA292.md): Eurocopter AS355 · Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 14, 2016 · HI-861 · Substantial damage
  > On August 14, 2016, about 2040 coordinated universal time, a Eurocopter AS355 F2, Dominican registration HI-861, was substantially damaged during a hard landing at the La Isabela International Airport (MDJB), Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The pilot was…
- [NTSB ERA16FA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA289.md): Piper PA 31 · Northport, AL · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2016 · N447SA · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of power in both engines due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's fuel mismanagement, and his subsequent failure to follow the emergency checklist. Contributing to the pilot's failure to follow the emergency checklist was his lack of…
- [NTSB CEN16LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA324.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Lino Lakes, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2016 · N50437 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice, which resulted in reduced climb capability and impact with vegetation and terrain during takeoff.
- [NTSB GAA16CA454](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA454.md): Piper PA 34 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 13, 2016 · N8166U · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The other pilot's failure to ensure that the brake was fully engaged and his subsequent failure to notice that his airplane was rolling forward, which resulted in it hitting another airplane.
- [NTSB GAA16CA429](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA429.md): Consolidated Vultee BT13 · Joseph, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 13, 2016 · N53331 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and damage to the left aileron and elevator.
- [NTSB ERA16LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA293.md): Cessna 150G · Shirley, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 13, 2016 · N3666J · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s inadequate maintenance and inspection of the airplane, which resulted in the left elevator attachment bolt backing out of the nutplate, and partial inflight separation and damage of the elevator.
- [NTSB ERA16LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA291.md): Luscombe 8 · Marlboro, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2016 · N71497 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN16LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA323.md): Cessna TU206C · Skiatook, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2016 · N29225 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [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 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 ANC16FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16FA057.md): Champion 7ECA · Chugiak, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2016 · N9541S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a steep low-altitude turn following a loss of engine power, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control at too low…
- [NTSB WPR16LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA165.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Gunnison, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2016 · N247DB · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB WPR16LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA164.md): Zenith CH601 · Ocean Shores, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2016 · N619LD · Substantial damage
  > A reduction in electrical power, which disabled both fuel pumps and resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA16CA431](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA431.md): Cessna 152 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 12, 2016 · N48440 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper pitch control during the landing flare, which resulted in a porpoise and substantial damage to the engine mount.
- [NTSB GAA16CA428](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA428.md): Grumman American Avn. AA 5A · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 12, 2016 · N26104 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid fence posts during landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the wings.
- [NTSB ERA16FA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA288.md): Beech 95 B55 (T42A) · Fredericksburg, VA · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2016 · N128VB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot(s) failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an attempted go-around, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA16CA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16CA290.md): Kessinger Roger L Rans Coyote · London, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 12, 2016 · N910RK · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from trees during an attempted go-around.
- [NTSB DCA16IA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16IA215.md): Airbus A320 232 · Wood, SD · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2016 · N632JB · Minor damage
  > an inadvertent encounter with convective turbulence while in cruise flight.
- [NTSB CEN16WA395](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA395.md): Bell 206 · Sayaxché, Guatemala · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 12, 2016 · TG-CHB · Substantial damage
  > On August 12, 2016, about 1500 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Guatemalan-registered Bell 206-L3 helicopter, TG-CHB, crashed near Sayaxche, Guatemala. The pilot was seriously injured, one passenger received minor injuries, and two passengers were…
- [NTSB GAA16CA433](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA433.md): Maule MXT7 · Quitman, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 11, 2016 · N1665B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and a nose over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's limited forward visibility due to sun glare.
- [NTSB GAA16CA427](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA427.md): Piper PA28 · Hamburg, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 11, 2016 · N2259Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform a go-around, which resulted in a landing area overshoot, a runway overrun, a landing gear collapse, and a collision with a guard rail.
- [NTSB CEN16WA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA325.md): Piper PA38 · Peterborough, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 11, 2016 · C-FSYH · Substantial damage
  > On August 11, 2016, at 0520 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-38-112, Canadian-registered C-FSYH, was damaged when it struck several metal poles during a forced landing near Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the…
- [NTSB GAA16CA425](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA425.md): American Legend AL3 · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2016 · N35451 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind.
- [NTSB DCA16CA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16CA211.md): Boeing 737 832 · New York, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2016 · N3762Y · Substantial damage
  > inadvertent collision by ground service vehicle.
- [NTSB CEN16LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA322.md): Piper J5C · Sandusky, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2016 · N30313 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and a subsequent loss of control followed by a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN16FA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA315.md): Hughes 269C · Howe, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2016 · N9277R · Substantial damage
  > The improper execution of an autorotation following the loss of engine power, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's lack of remedial action during the autorotation.
- [NTSB ERA16WA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA287.md): Cessna 172 · Fredonia, Colombia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 9, 2016 · HK4822G · Substantial damage
  > On August 9, 2016, about 2156 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 172N, Colombian registration HK4822G, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain near Fredonia, Antioquia, Colombia. The flight instructor and student pilot were fatally injured and…
- [NTSB CEN16WA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA340.md): Quad City Challenger II · Amos, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 9, 2016 · C-IIJW · Destroyed
  > On August 9, 2016, at 1530 UTC, a Quad City Challenger II (S/N CH2-0903-2368), C-IIJW, impacted terrain near the runway end at Amos/Magny Airport (CYEY), Amos, Quebec, Canada. The aircraft was destroyed and sole occupant on board was fatally injured. The…
- [NTSB CEN16LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA316.md): Schabacker Konrad J Acro Sport II · Winterset, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2016 · N6214C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in an on-ground collision with two parked airplanes.
- [NTSB CEN16CA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16CA319.md): Cessna 172S · Arlington, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2016 · N544SP · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN16CA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16CA317.md): Ercoupe 415 · Eminence, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2016 · N3884H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path during the landing approach and his failure to use available engine power to arrest the descent, resulting in an undershoot and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC16LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16LA054.md): De Havilland Beaver DHC-2 · Iliamna, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2016 · N95RC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to perform the takeoff despite calculations showing that the distance available was inadequate, which resulted in impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR16LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA163.md): Cessna TR182 · Torrance, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2016 · N756FZ · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear to fully extend for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination and testing did not reveal any evidence of preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal…
- [NTSB GAA16CA420](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA420.md): Cubcrafters CC11 · Hailey, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 8, 2016 · N76CC · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB ERA16LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA286.md): Cessna 177 · McDonough, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2016 · N30923 · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s improper recovery from a slow flight configuration at low altitude, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to operate at low…
- [NTSB CEN16LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA312.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Hickory Ridge, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2016 · N634LA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a transmission line while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB ANC16CA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16CA056.md): Brian Turner Northern Explorer · Chickaloon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 8, 2016 · N907BT · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which resulted from the pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat.
- [NTSB WPR16FA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA160.md): AMS Flight Carat A · Minden, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2016 · N11DY · Substantial damage
  > Impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB ERA16WA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA283.md): Robinson R66 · Voronezhskaya oblast, Russia · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 7, 2016 · RA-06347 · Substantial damage
  > On August 7, 2016, about 1030 coordinated universal time, a Robinson Helicopter R66, Russian registration RA-06347, was substantially damaged when it impacted electrical transmission lines near Borki village, Ramogn region, Voronezhskaya oblast, Russia. The…
- [NTSB ERA16LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA282.md): Diamond DA20 · St. Croix · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2016 · N828BB · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot.
- [NTSB ERA16LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA281.md): Vans RV4 · Shelbyville, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2016 · N924WZ · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to effectively use carburetor heat.
- [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 CEN16CA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16CA321.md): Continental Copters Tomcat MK6B · Sparland, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 7, 2016 · N17H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a total loss of engine power, and a forced landing.

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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=13&year=2016

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