# 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 23 of 34 · 1,662 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB GAA16CA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA311.md): Champion Aeronca 7AC · Groveland, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 27, 2016 · N2675E · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision with a concrete barrier wall. - [NTSB GAA16CA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA287.md): Piper PA 18 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 27, 2016 · N82057 · Substantial damage > The pilot's incorrect brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over. - [NTSB GAA16CA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA267.md): Cessna 150 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 27, 2016 · N60252 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's inadequate preflight inspection/planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and impact with terrain. - [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 ENG16RA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG16RA023.md): Boeing 777 · Tokyo, Japan · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 27, 2016 · HL7534 · Minor damage > On May 27, 2016 about 1238 Japan standard time, Korean Air flight 2708, a Boeing 777-300, HL7534, rejected the takeoff from Tokyo Haneda International Airport, Tokyo, Japan, after the left engine lost power and caught fire. The investigation is under the… - [NTSB DCA16WA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA167.md): Boeing 737 · tokyo, Japan · Incident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · May 27, 2016 · JA85AN · No damage > The Japan Transport Safety Board (JTSB) has notified the NTSB of serious incident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on May 27, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Japan's investigation under… - [NTSB CEN16LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA201.md): Cessna 402B · Sioux Falls, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2016 · N76MD · Substantial damage > The failure of the No. 4 cylinder head, which resulted in an engine fire and subsequent damage to the wing structure. - [NTSB WPR16CA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16CA121.md): Champion 7ECA · Brookings, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2016 · N9583S · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB GAA16CA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA261.md): Rolladen-Schneider OHG LS3 · Blairstown, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2016 · N63761 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees on final. - [NTSB GAA16CA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA260.md): Cessna A185 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2016 · N17SR · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop. - [NTSB DCA16WA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA166.md): Embraer ERJ190 · Boston, MA · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 25, 2016 · C-FHOS · Minor damage > Transport Safety Board (TSB) of Canada has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a EMBRAER ERJ190 airplane that occurred on May 25, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Canada's investigation under the… - [NTSB GAA16CA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA259.md): Cessna 182 · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 24, 2016 · N4793D · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate fuel planning, resulting in fuel exhaustion and substantial damage to the firewall during the forced landing. - [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 CEN16LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA197.md): Cessna 501 · Texarkana, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2016 · N804ST · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to use supplemental oxygen as required during high-altitude flight, which resulted in his loss of consciousness following a loss of cabin pressurization. Contributing to the accident was the separation of the air conditioning system's… - [NTSB CEN16LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA193.md): Piper PA 18-150 · Cozad, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2016 · N4234Z · Substantial damage > An in-flight loss of control for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the wreckage did not reveal any evidence of preimpact malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB WPR16LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA122.md): Rans S 5 · Lodi, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2016 · N481TJ · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as the result of a pinched fuel line. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s maneuvering just before landing, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an… - [NTSB WPR16LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA119.md): Beech C23 · Waianae, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2016 · N6697Y · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s delay in applying carburetor heat during flight while operating in an area conducive to carburetor icing. - [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 GAA16CA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA272.md): Cessna U206G · Chinita Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2016 · N4596U · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for taxi, resulting in a tail strike and aft fuselage substantial damage. - [NTSB ERA16LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA193.md): Cessna 152 · Melrose, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2016 · N952SA · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB WPR16FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA115.md): Czech Aircraft Works Spol Sro Sportcruiser · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 22, 2016 · N1111X · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to vapor lock. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's failure to notice that the engine had exceeded multiple temperature limits and that the fuel flow had become erratic during an extended… - [NTSB GAA16CA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA264.md): Piper PA18 · Seward, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2016 · N1258C · Substantial damage > The pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain proper airspeed and descent rate, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and landing gear collapse. - [NTSB GAA16CA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA254.md): Beech A36 · Griffin, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2016 · N36SR · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to land with a tailwind, resulting in a runway overrun and collision with a highway road embankment. - [NTSB ERA16LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA191.md): Sikes Zenith CH750 Stol · Lawrenceburg, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2016 · N925PS · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to perform an adequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of control due to an improperly-rigged rudder. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to implement and follow proper flight-testing plans. - [NTSB CEN16LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA190.md): Beech C24R · Marine City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2016 · N20135 · Substantial damage > The misalignment of the right main landing gear, which resulted in the failure of the landing gear to retract and extend properly. Also causal was the pilot's failure to have the airplane inspected after a hard landing that had resulted in substantial damage… - [NTSB GAA16CA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA258.md): Bell OH 58 · Waitsburg, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 21, 2016 · N543SD · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power line during low reconnaissance flight, which resulted in a power line strike, loss of control, and a subsequent hard landing. - [NTSB GAA16CA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA255.md): John Steven Caturia Replica PA18 · Braham, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 21, 2016 · N419JC · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose over. - [NTSB GAA16CA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA250.md): Cessna 182 · Calhan, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 21, 2016 · N42553 · Substantial damage > The pilot's incorrect pitch control during the landing flare in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing and nose over. - [NTSB DCA16WA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA178.md): Airbus A320 · Lisbon, Portugal · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 21, 2016 · CS-TNP · Minor damage > Gabinete de Prerencao e Investigacao de Acidentes com Aeronaves (GPIAA) Portugal has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a AIRBUS A320 airplane that occurred on May 21, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the… - [NTSB WPR16LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA114.md): Michael Burton Calidus · Fruitland, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 2016 · N50NE · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper judgment in conducting a flight in a gyroplane over mountainous terrain near its demonstrated maximum operating altitude and his subsequent failure to maintain adequate clearance with terrain during cruise flight in turbulent weather… - [NTSB GAA16CA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA262.md): Piper PA 18A · Westminster, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 20, 2016 · N7367D · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in runway excursion, and collision with terrain. - [NTSB GAA16CA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA249.md): Boeing B75 · El Cajon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 20, 2016 · N61445 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose over. - [NTSB GAA16CA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA268.md): Cessna 172 · Newport News, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 19, 2016 · N1724U · Substantial damage > The student pilot's incorrect pitch control during the landing flare, which resulted in abnormal runway contact and a substantially damaged firewall. - [NTSB GAA16CA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA257.md): Aeronca 11AC · Vinton, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 19, 2016 · N85871 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and ground loop. - [NTSB GAA16CA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA252.md): Piper PA 20 · Nikolai Creek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 19, 2016 · N5589H · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area resulting in an airplane nose over during the takeoff roll. - [NTSB GAA16CA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA248.md): Luscombe 8 · Blue Bell, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 19, 2016 · N62925 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in runway excursion, and collision with a ditch. - [NTSB GAA16CA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA247.md): Cessna 182 · Redding, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 19, 2016 · N7610S · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose over. - [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 ERA16LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA192.md): Piper PA 28-180 · Batavia, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2016 · N7781W · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with runway signs. - [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 CEN16LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA196.md): Waco Classic YMF · West Des Moines, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2016 · N56ED · Substantial damage > The pilot's mismanagement of the airplane's fuel supply, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [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 GAA16CA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA245.md): Cessna 172 · Carbondale, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 18, 2016 · N4668G · Substantial damage > The student pilot's inadequate flare which resulted in a hard landing, loss of directional control, and a runway excursion. - [NTSB CEN16TA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16TA194.md): North American AT6 · Mason, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 18, 2016 · N757LF · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a ditch. - [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 GAA16CA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA242.md): Van B Anthony Zodiac · Grass Valley, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2016 · N99SZ · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain a stabilized approach and landing, which resulted in a hard landing, loss of directional control, runway excursion, and collision with a parked airplane. - [NTSB ERA16WA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA205.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Unai, Brazil · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 17, 2016 · PR-TAC · Substantial damage > On May 17, 2016, about 0830 local time, a Piper PA-25-235, Brazilian registration PR-TAC, was substantially damaged when it impacted the ground while crop dusting near Unaí, Minas Gerais, Brazil. The Brazilian pilot was fatally injured. The local aerial… - [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… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2016&page=24 ## 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=23&year=2016 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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