# 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 ERA16LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA271.md): Cessna 310L · Linden, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2016 · N3261X · Substantial damage
  > The overtravel of the main landing gear (MLG) actuator, which resulted in the MLG partially collapsing upon landing. The reasons for the overtravel of the MLG actuator could not be determined due to the unavailability of the wreckage.
- [NTSB ERA16LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA268.md): Frank Ware Velocity TXL · Sebastian, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2016 · N916TC · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to maintenance personnel’s improper setting of the aneroid adjustment.
- [NTSB ERA16LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA267.md): Temple Benjamin Freedom Master FM-2 · East Haddam, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2016 · N282XT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control during the initial climb.
- [NTSB GAA16CA390](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA390.md): Piper PA46 · Claremore, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2016 · N9111P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff after multiple climb attempts at insufficient airspeed, which resulted in a runway excursion, a landing gear collapse, and a collision with a ditch.
- [NTSB GAA16CA387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA387.md): Cessna 182 · Hogansville, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2016 · N9072X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to replace the left fuel cap following the preflight inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a loss of engine power, an emergency landing, and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA16LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA266.md): Republic RC 3 · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2016 · N87570 · Substantial damage
  > Improper installation of a fuel line by unknown personnel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN16LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA289.md): Bell OH 58A · Lake Mills, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2016 · N288NS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a wire strike.
- [NTSB CEN16LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA287.md): Stinson 108 · Dodge Center, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2016 · N8019K · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.
- [NTSB CEN16LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA281.md): Vans RV9 · Springfield, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2016 · N807LK · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s decision to fly into known thunderstorms, which resulted in an in-flight breakup.
- [NTSB CEN16LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA288.md): Cessna 208B · Baldwin, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2016 · N7581F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land the fully loaded parachutist drop airplane on a wet grass runway that had insufficient length for the landing in high temperature conditions, which resulted in a runway overrun, when a more suitable longer runway was available at…
- [NTSB CEN16FA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA278.md): Harris-Runyan Skybolt 300 · Fairmont, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2016 · N511GS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in recovering from an aerobatic maneuver resulting in collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN16FA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA276.md): Piper PA 30 · Plainfield, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2016 · N7409Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during an en route climb near convective activity, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, an uncontrolled descent, and a subsequent in-flight breakup due to an exceedance of the airplane's design load…
- [NTSB CEN16CA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16CA277.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G 164A · Topeka, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 21, 2016 · N7997 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a wire during an agricultural flight.
- [NTSB WPR16RA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16RA151.md): Cessna 208 · Shanghai, China · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 20, 2016 · B-10FW · Substantial damage
  > On July 20, 2016 about 0422 Coordinated Universal Time, a float equipped Cessna 208, B10-FW, collided with a bridge shortly after takeoff from Jinshan City Beach, Shanghai, P.R. China. The airplane was operated by Avic Joy General Aviation under the pertinent…
- [NTSB GAA16CA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA391.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind HK 36 · Blanchester, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2016 · N526TC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the powered glider during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA16CA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16CA302.md): Beech B200 · Burnsville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2016 · N46CE · Substantial damage
  > A collision with a bush during landing.
- [NTSB ERA16CA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16CA264.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Connellsville, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2016 · N1639E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly set the throttle and secure the airplane before hand-propping the engine for startup.
- [NTSB CEN16LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA275.md): Meyers 200 · Huron, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 20, 2016 · N229RS · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due an unsecured throttle cable. The reason for the unsecured throttle cable could not be determined.
- [NTSB ANC16CA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16CA049.md): Cessna U206 · Cordova, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2016 · N1222V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent landing gear separation and collapse.
- [NTSB ERA16LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA263.md): Tecnam P2008 · Warrenton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2016 · N615BS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to begin the takeoff roll with helicopter traffic on the runway, which led to a rejected takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper use of the toe brakes, which he had limited experience using and resulted in a runway…
- [NTSB CEN16LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA274.md): Chance Vought F4U 5 · East Troy, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2016 · N179PT · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the O-ring in the left brake master cylinder for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing.
- [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 CEN16LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA270.md): Cessna 182J · Weatherford, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2016 · N2644F · Substantial damage
  > An electrical system malfunction for reasons that could not be determined, and the subsequent loss of engine power due to the loss of the electrical boost pumps. Also causal was the pilot's improper emergency action following the loss of engine power due to…
- [NTSB CEN16FA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA269.md): Aeronca 11AC · Ishpeming, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2016 · N85893 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed following a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing while turning from base to final at a low altitude, which resulted in the airplane's wing exceeding its critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic…
- [NTSB ANC16LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16LA047.md): Aeropro CZ A220 · McCarthy, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2016 · N151J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident were engine power surges due to the bent carburetor throttle valve lever.
- [NTSB ANC16LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16LA046.md): Cessna A185 · Illiamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2016 · N85CF · Substantial damage
  > The overstress fracture of the left main landing (MLG) gear axle attachment bolts and the subsequent separation of the left MLG wheel, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to control the airplane.
- [NTSB ANC16CA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16CA055.md): Kirbybilt Xcalibur · Valdez, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2016 · N505XC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate glide path during landing, which resulted in the airplane landing short of the airstrip, a landing gear collapse, and subsequent substantial damage to the fuselage.
- [NTSB WPR16FA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA144.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA40 F · Logan, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2016 · N419FP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering in turbulence and gusty wind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin.
- [NTSB WPR16CA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16CA145.md): Beech 19A · Helena, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 18, 2016 · N7645R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to reposition the fuel selector valve to the on position prior to takeoff resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to properly complete the pre-takeoff checklist.
- [NTSB GAA16CA386](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA386.md): Cessna 172 · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 18, 2016 · N128RM · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper pitch control during the landing flare, which resulted in a porpoise and substantial damage to the firewall.
- [NTSB GAA16CA383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA383.md): Aeronca 7AC · Lenoir, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 18, 2016 · N84690 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's encounter with instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an emergency descent through fog, a runway overrun on a wet grass runway, and a collision with a ditch and vegetation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to…
- [NTSB CEN16LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA271.md): Gerald Nelson Nelson Woody · Hope, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2016 · N525AG · Substantial damage
  > The loss of control upon landing for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB ANC16LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16LA048.md): Stinson 108 · Haines, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2016 · N343C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll with a quartering tailwind, which resulted in a ground loop and overstress failure of the left main landing gear wheel axle.
- [NTSB WPR16LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA146.md): Cessna 172 · Emmett, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2016 · N8184B · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other during cruise flight, which resulted in a midair collision.
- [NTSB WPR16LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA142.md): Bell UH 1H · Mt. Adams, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2016 · N790RJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain yaw control as he slowed the helicopter during a landing approach, which resulted in the loss of helicopter control due to the loss of tail rotor effectiveness.
- [NTSB WPR16LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA141.md): Luscombe 8A · Minden, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2016 · N2759K · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a main landing gear leg during takeoff due to corrosion, which resulted in a nose-over during the subsequent landing on a grassy area.
- [NTSB GAA16CA384](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA384.md): Boeing A75 · St. James, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 17, 2016 · N4558N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control while performing an aerobatic maneuver resulting in an inadvertent spin and collision with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB ERA16CA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16CA259.md): Hirn Associates Zodiac CH601XL · Hedgesville, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 17, 2016 · N650WP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent activation of the elevator trim, which resulted in a premature takeoff and subsequent loss of airplane control and collision with trees.
- [NTSB ANC16WA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16WA044.md): North American T28 · Cold Lake, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 17, 2016 · C-GKKD · Destroyed
  > On July 17, 2016, about 1951 Coordinated Universal Time, a Canadian registered North American Aviation T-28B airplane, C-GKKD, owned and operated by a private individual, impacted terrain near Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada, while performing aerobatic maneuvers…
- [NTSB GAA16CA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA382.md): Gonzalez Manuel A RV 7 · Langley, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2016 · N228MG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land with a tailwind, which resulted in, landing long, a runway overrun, and impact with a berm and nose over.
- [NTSB GAA16CA379](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA379.md): Jesse Saint/Troy Townsend/Etha CH-801 · Beaumont, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2016 · N801G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incorrect pitch control during the landing flare in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard bounced landing and a nose over.
- [NTSB ERA16WA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA340.md): Cessna 172 · Valday-avia, Russia · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 16, 2016 · RA-67480 · Substantial damage
  > On July 16, 2016, about 1024 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 172K, Russian registration RA-67480, was substantially damaged when it experienced a runway excursion during takeoff from Valday-Avia Airfield, Valday, Novgorod, Russia. The pilot and two…
- [NTSB ERA16LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA261.md): Schweizer 269C · Calhoun, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2016 · N6148D · Substantial damage
  > The helicopter owner’s failure to ensure the helicopter’s airworthiness and the inadequate inspection and maintenance of the helicopter's landing gear dampers, which resulted in ground resonance during throttle application. Contributing to the damage of the…
- [NTSB ERA16LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA258.md): Piper PA24 · Westwood, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2016 · N11MT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in exhaustion of the fuel in the selected fuel tank and a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA16FA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA257.md): Piper PA 28R-201 · Esperance, NY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2016 · N2241Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight weight and balance and performance planning, which resulted in the airplane being over gross weight. Also causal were the pilot's decision not to use the entire runway for takeoff, his premature liftoff, and his failure to…
- [NTSB CEN16WA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA272.md): Robinson R22 · Madrid, Spain · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 16, 2016 · EC-IGG · Substantial damage
  > On July 16, 2016, about 1240 hours universal coordinated time, a Robinson R-22 Beta helicopter, Spain registration EC-IGG, was substantially damaged when it impacted the Valmayor Reservoir near Valdemorillo, Madrid, Spain. Witnesses reported that the…
- [NTSB CEN16LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA299.md): Engineering & Research 415 C · Mt Morris, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2016 · N99307 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control during a forced landing in gusting crosswind conditions and the airplane’s subsequent bounce on the runway following a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN16LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA267.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Longmont, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2016 · N2576E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue the takeoff after observing a partial loss of engine power, the reason for which could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures.
- [NTSB CEN16LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA266.md): Toevs Titanium Explorer · Whitewater, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2016 · N556XT · Destroyed
  > The loss of aircraft control for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ANC16WA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16WA045.md): Dehavilland DHC-2 MK. I · Telegraph Creek, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 16, 2016 · C-GWDW · Substantial damage
  > On July 15, 2016, about 0520 Coordinated Universal Time, a Canadian registered De Havilland DHC-2 Mk I airplane on floats, C-GWDW, owned and operated by Tsayta Aviation Ltd, impacted terrain approximately 15 nm east south east of Telegraph Creek, British…

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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=16&year=2016

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