# 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. Page 14 of 34 · 1,662 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB GAA16CA471](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA471.md): Piper PA24 · Hillsboro, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 6, 2016 · N7292P · Substantial damage > The pilot's descent below the intended glidepath during the approach, which resulted in an impact with a ditch prior to the runway. - [NTSB GAA16CA422](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA422.md): Cessna 195 · Hillsborough, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 6, 2016 · N4026A · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point and loss of directional control and her subsequent excessive brake application, which resulted in a nose-over. - [NTSB ERA16LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA284.md): Balloon Works FIREFLY8 · Northwood, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2016 · N317W · No damage > The balloon pilot’s inadequate weather planning and improper decision to depart in reported increasing variable winds with nearby thunderstorms, which resulted in a subsequent hard landing and a serious passenger injury. - [NTSB ERA16LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA280.md): Piper PA 28R-201 · Northampton, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2016 · N3783M · Substantial damage > The failure of the alternate air valve plate hinge pin, which caused the alternate air valve plate to lodge in the fuel servo assembly, which resulted in a restriction of air to the fuel servo assembly, a loss of engine power, and an off-airport emergency… - [NTSB CEN16WA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA318.md): Piper PA28 · Winchelsea, East Sussex, United Kingdom · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 6, 2016 · G-CDER > On August 6, 2016, a Piper PA-28-161 airplane, G-CDER, sank after ditching near Winchelsea, East Sussex. The pilot was fatally injured. This investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the government of the United Kingdom. Any further information… - [NTSB CEN16LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA311.md): Cessna 180 · Cardington, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2016 · N2601Y · Destroyed > The partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing during an attempted go-around. - [NTSB CEN16FA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA308.md): Pzl-Bielsko SZD 55-1 · Channahon, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2016 · N551DR · Substantial damage > The glider pilot's failure to maintain adequate pitch control while being towed and his subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed control after releasing from the towline, which resulted in the glider exceeding its critical angle of attack and an… - [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 GAA16CA424](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA424.md): Stinson 108 · Sunriver, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 5, 2016 · N9250K · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in runway excursion and nose-over. - [NTSB DCA16WA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA219.md): Robinson R66 · Drakensburg Mountain, South Africa · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 5, 2016 · ZS-HBS · Destroyed > The government of South Africa has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a ROBINSON R66 helicopter that occurred on August 05, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of South Africa's investigation under… - [NTSB DCA16WA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA210.md): Boeing 737 · Bergamo, Italy · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 5, 2016 · HA-FAX · Substantial damage > The Agenzia Nazionale per la sicurezza del volo (ANSV) of Italy has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737 that occurred on August 05, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the ANSV's investigation under the… - [NTSB DCA16CA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16CA207.md): Boeing 737 3H4 · Baltimore, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 5, 2016 · N368SW · Substantial damage > the tug operators excessive speed during pushback. - [NTSB CEN16LA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA356.md): Cessna P210N · Waco, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2016 · N323DC · Substantial damage > The failure of the right main landing gear (MLG) down-lock mechanism, which resulted in the collapse of the landing gear. The root cause of the right MLG down-lock mechanism could not be determined because the components were not available for examination. - [NTSB CEN16LA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA332.md): Piper PA 25-235 · Miller, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2016 · N6542Z · Substantial damage > The mechanic's improper installation of the left aileron swage fitting, which resulted in an inflight loss of control. - [NTSB CEN16LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA314.md): Aero Commander S2R · Valley City, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2016 · N5599X · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB CEN16LA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA310.md): Piper PA-11 · Indianola, IA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2016 · N4707M · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in the airplane being operated above its maximum gross weight, degraded its climb performance, and led to an aerodynamic stall during the initial climb. - [NTSB CEN16LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA306.md): Cessna 150L · Russellville, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2016 · N10770 · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power due to a fatigue crack of the No. 2 cylinder cooling fin, which resulted in failure of the No. 2 cylinder. - [NTSB ANC16FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16FA052.md): Cessna 210-5 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2016 · N1839Z · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other while landing at a non-tower-controlled airport, which resulted in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was the absence of radio calls from the Cessna during the traffic pattern preceding the… - [NTSB GAA16CA423](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA423.md): Beech F33 · Bivalve, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 4, 2016 · N90HF · Substantial damage > The pilot's excessive airspeed during landing, which resulted in a runway overrun, and impact with a ditch. - [NTSB GAA16CA417](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA417.md): Cessna 172 · Everett, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 4, 2016 · N4801D · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the building door, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing. - [NTSB ERA16LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA285.md): Shaffer Donald Arion Lightning · Toughkenamon, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2016 · N270J · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the engine did not reveal evidence of any preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB CEN16LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA313.md): Liming Louis L HPL 1 High Wing Para · Mt. Orab, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2016 · N9095U · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power due to a missing throttle cable fastener. - [NTSB CEN16LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA305.md): Gilchrist PA14EXP · Sparta, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2016 · N18PG · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined, since postaccident examination revealed no malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB ANC16CA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16CA051.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Homer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 4, 2016 · N719TF · Substantial damage > An in-flight collision with a bird resulting in damage to a tail rotor blade, which required replacement. - [NTSB WPR16FA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA158.md): Piper PA 34-200T · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2016 · N82806 · Destroyed > A departure flight path that consisted of several unexplained turns during the initial climbout, and terminated in a high-speed descent and ground impact. The reason(s) for the turns and descent could not be determined due to lack of definitive evidence. - [NTSB GAA16CA416](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA416.md): Cessna 172 · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 3, 2016 · N5203H · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and a nose over in rough terrain. - [NTSB GAA16CA413](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA413.md): Cessna 172 · Cross Keys, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 3, 2016 · N84371 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain lateral bank control during final approach, which resulted with an impact with a tree and substantial damage to the left and right wings. - [NTSB GAA16CA412](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA412.md): Cessna 120 · Belen, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 3, 2016 · N72580 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and a ground loop. - [NTSB ERA16FA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA279.md): Cessna 414 · Destin, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2016 · N2735A · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation shortly after takeoff, while maneuvering over water during dark night conditions. - [NTSB DCA16WA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA218.md): Robinson R44 · Lusikisuki, near Port John, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 3, 2016 · ZS-RXW · Destroyed > The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Robinson R44 helicopter that occurred on August 03, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist SACAA's investigation under the… - [NTSB DCA16RA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16RA206.md): Boeing 777 · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 3, 2016 · A6-EMW · Destroyed > The United Arab Emirates General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 777 that occurred on August 03, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the GCAA's investigation under the… - [NTSB DCA16CA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16CA209.md): Airbus A319 115 · Grand Cayman Island (GCM), Cayman Islands · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 3, 2016 · N9010R · No damage > an inadvertent encounter with clear air turbulence. - [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 CEN16LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA300.md): Wings AN Things Avid Flyer · Bluffton, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2016 · N430WT · Substantial damage > The loss of roll control during climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB CEN16FA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA304.md): Schweizer 269C 1 · Jeanerette, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2016 · N1549W · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of helicopter control for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence. - [NTSB ANC16CA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16CA050.md): Holley Carol L Antares · North Pole, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 3, 2016 · N8512Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the weight-shift control airplane during the landing in a crosswind condition, which resulted in a runway excursion, a tip over of the wing, and a collision with terrain. - [NTSB WPR16LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA159.md): Air Tractor AT 301 · Weiser, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2016 · N23923 · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power due to an internal catastrophic failure of the master rod crankpin bearing. - [NTSB WPR16LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA156.md): Robinson R22 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2016 · N22UH · Substantial damage > The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action to address a low rotor rpm condition, which resulted in an excessive descent rate and a subsequent hard landing. - [NTSB WPR16LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA155.md): Beech C 99 · Spanish Fork, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2016 · N234AV · Substantial damage > An in-flight collision with power lines. - [NTSB WPR16FA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA157.md): Arion Lightning LS-1 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2016 · N341AL · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of airplane control due to an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an accelerated stall and subsequent impact with a building. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's unreported physiological… - [NTSB GAA16CA421](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA421.md): Cessna 172 · Oak Island, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 2, 2016 · N24447 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and substantial damage to the firewall. - [NTSB GAA16CA419](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA419.md): Cessna 172 · Lewiston, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 2, 2016 · N734GM · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to ensure that his seat was adjusted and locked, which resulted in his seat sliding aft during the takeoff roll, and the subsequent loss of directional control and runway excursion. - [NTSB GAA16CA414](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA414.md): Cessna 150 · New Albany, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 2, 2016 · N50945 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate pitch attitude during landing, which resulted in an initial nose wheel contact, followed by a nose gear collapse, and the airplane came to rest in a nose down position. - [NTSB DCA16WA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA216.md): Boeing 737 · Mbuji Mayi, Congo - Kinshasa · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 2, 2016 · 9Q-DBJ · Minor damage > The government of Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on August 02, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to DRC under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as… - [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 WPR16WA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16WA161.md): Piper PA31 · Nong Prue, Thailand, Thailand · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 1, 2016 · HS-FGB · Destroyed > On August 1, 2016, at 1605 local time, a Piper PA31-350, HS-FGB, was destroyed after it collided with a wooden bridge during an emergency landing near Nong Prue, Thailand. The aircraft was operated under the pertinent regulations of the Government of… - [NTSB WPR16FA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA154.md): Sperling Richard G Lancair 360 · The Dalles, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2016 · N528HZ · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of control during an aborted landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before touchdown. - [NTSB GAA16CA411](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA411.md): Beech F33 · Blythe, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 1, 2016 · N6728X · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed to climb and her exceedance of the airplane's critical angle-of-attack during takeoff initial climb at night, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at low altitude. - [NTSB GAA16CA407](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA407.md): Cessna 152 · Scappoose, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 1, 2016 · N49276 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing flare in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing/abnormal runway contact, a partial nose wheel collapse and substantial damage to the firewall. - [NTSB GAA16CA406](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA406.md): Cessna 177 · Kalispell, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2016 · N30550 · Substantial damage > The airplane's hard landing during an aborted takeoff, following an encounter with a downdraft during takeoff initial climb from a remote mountain airstrip, resulting in an uncontrolled descent, attempt to land on the runway remaining, and subsequent nose… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2016&page=15 ## 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=14&year=2016 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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