# 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 25 of 34 · 1,662 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB GAA16CA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA228.md): Beech C23 · Yucca Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 7, 2016 · N6566R · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to attain airspeed and a positive rate of climb during takeoff in gusty wind conditions, resulting in a loss of directional control, an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain. - [NTSB GAA16CA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA226.md): Cessna TR182 · Bloomington, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 7, 2016 · N9281R · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain the airplane's descent rate resulting in a hard landing, and subsequent substantial damage to the firewall. - [NTSB ERA16LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA179.md): Taylorcraft BC12 D · Critz, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2016 · N43363 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed while on final approach, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB ANC16WA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16WA028.md): Vans RV4 · Eckville, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 7, 2016 · C-GGYT · Substantial damage > On May 07, 2016, about 2000 Coordinated Universal Time, an amateur-built Van's Thiessen RV-4 airplane, C-GGYT, impacted terrain near Eckville, Alberta, Canada, under unknown circumstances. The pilot sustained fatal injuries. The Transportation Safety Board… - [NTSB ANC16FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16FA023.md): Airbus AS350 · Skagway, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 7, 2016 · N94TH · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to continue visual flight into an area of instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot experiencing a loss of visual reference and subsequent controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident were the… - [NTSB WPR16LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA101.md): Antonov AN2 · San Bernardino, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2016 · N2AN · Substantial damage > The mechanic’s failure to inspect the fine fuel filter gascolator as required during the most recent inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. - [NTSB GAA16CA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA223.md): Cessna T206 · Jasper, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 6, 2016 · N917CF · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing flare, which resulted in abnormal runway contact, a nose wheel landing gear collapse, and runway excursion. - [NTSB GAA16CA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA221.md): Stinson 108 · Batavia, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 6, 2016 · N8068K · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's incorrect brake application during the runway excursion, which resulted in a nose over. - [NTSB GAA16CA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA220.md): Cessna 172 · Richmond, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 6, 2016 · N89847 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with tree(s). - [NTSB DCA16WA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA150.md): Boeing 767 · Cologne, Germany · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 6, 2016 · N341UP · No damage > The government of Germany has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 767 airplane that occurred on May 06, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Germany's investigation under the provisions of… - [NTSB CEN16WA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA176.md): Rans S12 · Wiener Neustadt, Austria, Austria · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 6, 2016 · D-MOHA · Destroyed > On May 6, 2016, about 1625 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Rans S-12, D-MOHA, was destroyed when it impacted terrain after a loss of control during the initial climb from Loan Airport, Wiener Neustadt, Austria. The pilot and passenger were killed. The… - [NTSB GAA16CA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA222.md): Piper PA32RT · Gainesville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2016 · N4450S · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate descent rate during the landing flare in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing, left main landing gear collapse, and runway excursion. - [NTSB DCA16WA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA152.md): Airbus A320 · Buenos Aires, Argentina · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 5, 2016 · LV-BOI · 2 aircraft > The JIAAC of Argentina has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a AIRBUS A320 airplane and a Boeing B737 airplane that occurred on May 05, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Argentina's… - [NTSB CEN16LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA175.md): Airborne Windsports PTY Edge X Classic · Rush City, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2016 · N701FP · Destroyed > The student pilot's failure to maintain the appropriate pitch attitude during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s decision to conduct a solo flight without a solo endorsement in an… - [NTSB CEN16FA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA172.md): Cessna 310F · North Little Rock, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 5, 2016 · N6770X · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to promptly feather the left propeller upon the initial loss of engine power shortly after takeoff and his failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering with one engine inoperative, which resulted in a loss of control at a low altitude.… - [NTSB ANC16LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16LA022.md): Airbus AS350 · Juneau, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2016 · N194EH · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while on approach to land in flat light conditions. Contributing to the severity of the pilot's injuries was the inadequately restrained internal cargo, which shifted forward during the impact and struck the… - [NTSB ANC16CA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16CA025.md): Piper PA 18-150 · McCarthy, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2016 · N5884D · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall from which he could not recover. - [NTSB GAA16CA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA216.md): Airborne Redback · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 4, 2016 · N528PG · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to adequately secure the aircraft while manually starting the engine from outside the cockpit, which resulted in the unmanned aircraft becoming airborne and colliding with a hangar roof. - [NTSB GAA16CA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA214.md): Rockwell International 112TC · Durango, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 4, 2016 · N513CA · Substantial damage > The instructed pilot's interference with the flight controls during landing, which resulted in the flight instructor's inability to maintain directional control, resulting in a runway excursion and substantial damage to the firewall and left wing spar. - [NTSB GAA16CA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA213.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Troutdale, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 4, 2016 · N227SH · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's failure to monitor outside the helicopter during hover flight, which resulted in a collision with terrain and rollover. - [NTSB CEN16LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA173.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G 164B · Iowa, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 2016 · N8400K · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with an inoperative right brake. - [NTSB CEN16FA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA171.md): Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · Reedsville, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 4, 2016 · N629JK · Substantial damage > The failure of the power turbine governor's dual-spool bearing due to a lack of lubrication, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power and subsequent impact with terrain. - [NTSB ERA16WA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA175.md): Robinson R44 · Avacha`, Russia · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 3, 2016 · RA-2118G · Destroyed > On May 3, 2016, about 0347 UTC, a Robinson Helicopter R44, Russian registered RA-2118G was destroyed when it impacted mountainous terrain near Kamchatka, Russia, while on a flight from Khalaktyrka, Russia to Karymshina, Russia. The pilot and two passengers… - [NTSB ERA16FA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA176.md): Beech V35 · Syosset, NY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 3, 2016 · N440H · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of airplane control while operating in instrument meteorological conditions with only a partial instrument panel due to a failure of the airplane's vacuum pump. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's spatial disorientation and the… - [NTSB DCA16WA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA149.md): Boeing 737 · Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 3, 2016 · EI-CXV > The government of Mongolia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on May 03, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Mongolia's investigation under the provisions of… - [NTSB ANC16LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16LA024.md): Cessna 180 · Naknek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 2016 · N6479X · Substantial damage > The overstress fracture and subsequent separation of the left main landing gear axle due to a hard landing, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain directional control of the airplane. - [NTSB GAA16CA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA219.md): Cessna 172 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 2, 2016 · N509ND · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing flare, which resulted in an abnormal runway contact, porpoise, nose gear collapse, runway excursion, and impact with terrain. - [NTSB ERA16WA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA180.md): Robinson R22 · Sao Paulo, Brazil · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 2, 2016 · PR-RCA · Substantial damage > On May 5, 2016, about 1515 universal coordinated time, a Robinson R22 Beta, Brazilian registration PR-RCA, operated by AGD Aviation, was substantially damaged when it impacted wires and then terrain while maneuvering in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The flight… - [NTSB DCA16WA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA144.md): Boeing 737 · Prishtina, Serbia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 2, 2016 · TC-JFY · No damage > The government of Serbia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on May 02, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Serbia's investigation under the provisions of… - [NTSB GAA16CA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA225.md): Aviat A-1C-180 · Harlingen, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 1, 2016 · N13BF · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop and substantial damage to the right wing. - [NTSB GAA16CA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA218.md): Mooney M20 · Plano, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 1, 2016 · N3386X · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted landing in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a collision with a fence. - [NTSB GAA16CA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA215.md): Cessna 172 · Boise, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 1, 2016 · N5700R · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to land with a quartering tailwind and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and ground loop. - [NTSB CEN16LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA184.md): Cessna 150F · Ponca City, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 2016 · N8619G · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel's improper installation of the elevator bolt, which resulted in a loss of elevator control during landing. - [NTSB WPR16FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA097.md): Extra Flugzeugproduktions-Und EA 300/L · Henderson, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2016 · N330MT · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to monitor and maintain clearance with terrain while maneuvering at low level. Contributing to the accident, was the pilot's failure to conduct an adequate amount of clearing turns while maneuvering at low level. - [NTSB GAA16CA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA212.md): Cessna 140 · Poplar Grove, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 30, 2016 · N4242H · Substantial damage > The pilot's visual disorientation and failure to monitor the altimeter during a night approach, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. - [NTSB GAA16CA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA209.md): Cessna 152 · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 30, 2016 · N94565 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's decision to takeoff in wind conditions that exceeded his certificated flight instructor's maximum wind endorsement, and the student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the touchdown, resulting in abnormal runway contact, and… - [NTSB ERA16LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA177.md): Maher Daniel J Velocity · Worcester, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2016 · N7044Q · Substantial damage > The overstress failure of the nose landing gear fork assembly. - [NTSB ERA16LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA174.md): American Champion 7AC · Keene, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2016 · N85510 · Substantial damage > The disengagement of the tailwheel locking mechanism during the landing roll due to wear, and a subsequent loss of directional control. Contributing was the pilot's inadequate remedial action, which resulted in a runway excursion. - [NTSB ERA16LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA173.md): Universal Stinson 108 · Calverton, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2016 · N8660K · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB ERA16LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA172.md): Champion 7BCM · Tyrone, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2016 · N7620B · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB CEN16LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA189.md): Piper PA 31P · Killeen, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2016 · N192CS · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear due to his distraction with the flaps, his misinterpretation of the landing gear warning horn, and his failure to verify that the landing gear were down, which resulted in a landing with the gear retracted. - [NTSB WPR16LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA099.md): Bell 47G 5 · San Ardo, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 29, 2016 · N6288N · Substantial damage > The failure of the pin in the outboard end of the lateral flight control torque tube. - [NTSB WPR16IA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16IA100.md): Piper PA28 · San Carlos, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2016 · N200KR · No damage > The failure of maintenance personnel to properly install and secure the input swivel boot on the swivel joint, which resulted in excessive vibration that led to fatigue cracks and failure of the throttle cable. - [NTSB GAA16CA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA207.md): Cessna U206 · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 29, 2016 · N9610Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate descent rate during the landing flare in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing, aerodynamic stall, impact with terrain, nose gear collapse, and nose over. - [NTSB DCA16CA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16CA139.md): Bombardier CL 600 2B19 · San Francisco, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 29, 2016 · N961SW · Substantial damage > The tug driver's failure to comply with the wing walkers direction to stop, which resulted in the towed airplane colliding with N961SW. - [NTSB CEN16LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA170.md): Buckeye Industries Dream Machine 582 · Fortville, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2016 · N9447T · Substantial damage > The collapse of the powered parachute's canopy for a reason that could not be determined, because postaccident examination revealed no anomalies with the parachute. - [NTSB GAA16CA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA211.md): Cessna 152 · Hayward, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 28, 2016 · N6427Q · Substantial damage > The student pilot's high descent rate during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, nose landing gear collapse, and runway excursion during an aborted landing. - [NTSB ERA16WA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA196.md): Sikorsky S76 · Campos dos Goytacazes, Brazil · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 28, 2016 · PR-EMR · Substantial damage > On April 28, 2016, about 1330 coordinated universal time, a Sikorsky S76A, Brazilian registration PR-EMR, was substantially damaged during an emergency landing after a fire indication and precautionary engine shutdown on the right engine followed shortly by a… - [NTSB DCA16WA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA155.md): Embraer ERJ190 · Cuenca, Ecuador · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 28, 2016 · HC-COX · Substantial damage > The Ecuador Direccion General de Aviacion Civil (DGAC) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving an Embraer E-190 that occurred on April 28, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the DGAC investigation under the… - [NTSB CEN16LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA177.md): Boeing A75N1 (PT17) · Osage City, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2016 · N17PY · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2016&page=26 ## 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=25&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. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.