# 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 26 of 34 · 1,662 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB GAA16CA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA208.md): Cessna 172 · Durant, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 27, 2016 · N35387 · Substantial damage > The pilot candidate's incorrect action performance by pulling the throttle off early and the subsequent failure to maintain the descent rate, resulting in a hard landing. - [NTSB DCA16WA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA160.md): Boeing 737 · Guangzhou, China · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 27, 2016 · B-2117 · Minor damage > The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737 that occurred on April 27, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the CAAC's investigation under the provisions of… - [NTSB DCA16WA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA143.md): Robinson R44 · Pretoria, South Africa · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 27, 2016 · ZS-RXD · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The South African CAA has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Robinson R44 helicopter and Aeroprakt A-22 Foxbat ultralight that occurred on April 27, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the SACAA's investigation… - [NTSB GAA16CA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA203.md): Luscombe 8 · Maryville, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 26, 2016 · N71796 · Substantial damage > The pilot's unintentional brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over. - [NTSB ERA16LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA265.md): Eurocopter Deutschland MBB BK 117 C-2 · Pittsburgh, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2016 · N145HN · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel’s failure to properly secure the left vertical fin cowling during recent maintenance, which resulted in its separation and subsequent contact with the tail rotor system during flight. - [NTSB ERA16LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA171.md): Cessna 421 · Foley, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2016 · N3372Q · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to obtain proper takeoff speed before breaking ground, which resulted in the airplane’s failure to gain altitude and a collision with trees and terrain. - [NTSB CEN16WA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA179.md): Swearingen SA 226T · Andorra, Lleida, Spain, Spain · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 26, 2016 · N125WG · Substantial damage > On April 26, 2016, about 1535 hours universal coordinated time, a Swearingen SA-226T airplane, United States registration N125WG, was substantially damaged during landing at the Andorra – La Seu d'Urgell Airport (LESU); Andorra, Lleida, Spain. The airplane… - [NTSB WPR16LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA096.md): DG Flugzeugbau DG 800B · Clements, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2016 · N800YG · Substantial damage > The motorglider pilot's decision to perform an in-flight engine start with insufficient altitude, which resulted in an off-airport landing and collision with trees after the engine did not start. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's distraction by the… - [NTSB GAA16CA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA200.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G 164 · Madison, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 25, 2016 · N8872H · Substantial damage > The pilot's incorrect brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over. - [NTSB ERA16FA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA170.md): Beech 76 · Pompano Beach, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2016 · N6709Y · Destroyed > The flight instructor's failure to maintain airplane control while demonstrating a simulated engine failure. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper response to the simulated engine failure. - [NTSB ERA16FA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA169.md): Piper PA32 · Boone, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2016 · N43576 · Destroyed > The pilot's delayed decision to conduct a go-around following an unstabilized landing approach and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from trees near the end of the runway. - [NTSB CEN16LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA168.md): Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206 L4 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2016 · N435AE · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in varying wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB GAA16CA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA210.md): Piper PA18S · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 24, 2016 · N247T · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over. - [NTSB GAA16CA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA205.md): Burkhart Grob Flugzeugbau G103 Twin Astir · Marana, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 24, 2016 · N40880 · Substantial damage > The glider's loss of lift as a result of unfavorable wind conditions for glider operations, consequently resulting in a collision with trees. - [NTSB GAA16CA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA198.md): Cessna 150 · Sterling City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 24, 2016 · N8052S · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to establish a climb and maintain directional control during takeoff in quartering tailwind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control, aborted takeoff, collision with a wire fence, and nose over. - [NTSB ERA16LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA181.md): Maule M 7-235B · Littleton, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2016 · N367FS · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent damage to the left float. - [NTSB ERA16FA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA168.md): Ryskamp Bruce A Acroduster · Belton, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2016 · N380JA · Destroyed > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to extensive postcrash fire damage. Also causal was the pilot's loss of airplane control, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain. - [NTSB DCA16WA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA142.md): Boeing 767 · Frankfurt, Germany · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 24, 2016 · P4-KEB > The German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation (BFU) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a BOEING 767 that occurred on April 24, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the BFU's investigation under the… - [NTSB CEN16LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA167.md): Probst Zenair 601XL · Hempstead, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2016 · C-GXLP · Substantial damage > A loose output connection from the generator voltage regulator, which resulted in a loss of power to the electronic ignition system, a total loss of engine power, and a subsequent forced landing, during which the airplane impacted a sign pole. - [NTSB CEN16FA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA169.md): Cessna 182L · Carrollton, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2016 · N42411 · Substantial damage > An in-flight collision with trees and terrain for reasons that could not be determined because no anomalies consistent with a preimpact failure or malfunction were observed during the examination. - [NTSB GAA16LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16LA199.md): Buckeye Industries Dream Machine · Culver, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2016 · N2564A · Substantial damage > The noncertificated pilot’s failure to attain a climb in the powered-parachute and its subsequent impact with a tree. - [NTSB GAA16CA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA239.md): Logan Jerry L GN 1 Aircamper · Defuniak Springs, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 23, 2016 · N437PT · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing in gusting crosswind conditions resulting in a runway excursion, and the pilot's failure to attain a positive climb rate during the aborted landing and subsequent ground collision. - [NTSB GAA16CA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA197.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Ramona, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 23, 2016 · N8654V · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in variable wind conditions. - [NTSB ERA16CA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16CA178.md): Champion 7AC · Jasper, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 23, 2016 · N82463 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind which resulted in a loss of directional control at touchdown and collapse of the landing gear. - [NTSB DCA16WA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA244.md): Boeing 737 · Apia, Antarctica · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 23, 2016 · VH-YIW · Minor damage > The government of American Samoa has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on April 23, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of American Samoa's investigation under the… - [NTSB CEN16LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA166.md): Cessna 172 · Brimfield, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2016 · N7614X · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined, as postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB ANC16LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16LA021.md): Jim Riggs AK Ridge Runner · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2016 · N1549M · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB GAA16CA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA201.md): Helicycle/Morrisey RR RM-1 · Denver, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 22, 2016 · N867TV · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter yaw while operating in conditions conducive to loss of tail rotor effectiveness, resulting in an uncommanded rapid right yaw and ground impact. - [NTSB WPR16FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA095.md): Mooney M20K · Woodland, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2016 · N97119 · Substantial damage > The pilot's delay in recognizing that the airplane was not performing as expected and aborting the takeoff, which resulted in collision with a berm beyond the end of the runway. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's exceedance of the airplane's gross… - [NTSB GAA16CA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA251.md): Cirrus SR22 · Church Hill, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 21, 2016 · N27ML · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to land on an unlighted grass airstrip at night, resulting in landing long, a loss of directional control, and collapsed landing gear producing substantial damage to the landing gear attachment point and left wing. - [NTSB CEN16LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA164.md): Mooney M20C · Sand Springs, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2016 · N6870N · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. - [NTSB CEN16LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA163.md): Cessna 162 · Zionsville, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2016 · N5217S · Substantial damage > The flight instructor’s improper decision to depart on a local instructional flight in rapidly deteriorating weather conditions, including thunderstorms and hail, which resulted in subsequent impact with terrain during a go-around. - [NTSB CEN16LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA162.md): Cessna 150J · Bixby, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2016 · N51242 · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined, as the fuel state of the airplane at the time of the accident could not be verified, and postaccident examination of the engine did not provide adequate information. - [NTSB CEN16LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA161.md): Bell 47G-2A · Los Fresnos, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2016 · N64702 · Destroyed > The pilot's inability to see and avoid the power lines because of trees obscuring his view. - [NTSB GAA16CA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA202.md): Cessna 172 · Camarillo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 20, 2016 · N6616D · Substantial damage > The student pilot's incorrect pitch control input, resulting in a porpoise during landing and substantial damage to the airplane's firewall. - [NTSB ERA16LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA167.md): Bell 47D1 · Myerstown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2016 · N202CH · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the engine revealed no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB ENG16WA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG16WA022.md): Beech 1900 · Gander, Canada · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 20, 2016 · C-FEVA > The Transportation Safety Board of Canada has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Beechcraft 1900D, which occurred on April 20, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the Transportation Safety Board of Canada… - [NTSB CEN16WA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA174.md): Cessna 150 · Strakonice, Czechia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 20, 2016 · OK-OKA · Substantial damage > On April 20, 2016, at 1253 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Cessna 150 airplane, Czech Republic registration OK-OKA, serial number 150741140, sustained substantial damage when it impacted terrain near the Strakonice Airport (LKST), Strakonice, Czech… - [NTSB CEN16FA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA158.md): Beech 65 A90 1 · Slidell, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2016 · N7MC · Destroyed > The unstable approach in black-hole conditions, resulting in the airplane overshooting the runway extended centerline and descending well below a safe glidepath for the runway. Contributing to the accident was the lack of monitoring by the copilot allowing… - [NTSB ANC16FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16FA019.md): Cessna 172 · Chugiak, AK · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2016 · N63541 · Substantial damage > The in-flight collision with one or more large birds (Bald Eagle), which resulted in a loss of airplane control. - [NTSB WPR16LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA094.md): Cessna 182A · Selma, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2016 · N9909B · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which resulted from the flight instructor's failure to use carburetor heat during the descent. - [NTSB GAA16CA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA204.md): Piper PA 18 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 19, 2016 · N2518A · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to land on unsuitable terrain and incorrect brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over. - [NTSB GAA16CA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA193.md): Silvaire Luscombe 8A · Burlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 19, 2016 · N28437 · Substantial damage > The pilot's excessive application of the brakes during the landing roll, resulting in a loss of directional control, runway excursion, and ground loop. - [NTSB ERA16LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA166.md): Champion 7ECA · Tannersville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2016 · N5094X · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. - [NTSB ERA16FA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA165.md): Vans RV12 · Stevensville, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2016 · N276VA · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during approach for landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB GAA16CA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA195.md): Gary A Jamieson JA30 Superstol · Palmer, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 18, 2016 · N826AK · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control of the airplane during the landing touchdown, which resulted in a nose over. - [NTSB ERA16WA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA163.md): Robinson R66 · Bely Island, Russia · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 18, 2016 · RA-06233 · Substantial damage - [NTSB ERA16LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA164.md): Piper PA28 · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 18, 2016 · N151DC · Substantial damage > The failure of the No. 3 piston due to fatigue cracking, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing, during which the airplane impacted obstacles. - [NTSB ERA16FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA161.md): Cessna 172 · Westmoreland, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2016 · N1863Y · Destroyed > The pilot's decision to takeoff on the grass runway given the conditions at the time; his excessive aft control input during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the aft fuselage contacting the runway surface; and his failure to attain sufficient airspeed and… - [NTSB CEN16LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA156.md): Bell 206 · Arden Hills, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 18, 2016 · N119SP · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2016&page=27 ## 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=26&year=2016 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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