# 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 GAA16CA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA159.md): Cessna 152 · Valparaiso, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 23, 2016 · N918U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing flare, which resulted in a porpoise and substantial damage to the firewall.
- [NTSB GAA16CA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA158.md): Cessna 172 · Frederick, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 23, 2016 · N65329 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper pitch control during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN16LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA143.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Alexandria, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2016 · N927DS · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB GAA16CA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA154.md): Nicholson David F RV 9 · Allison, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 22, 2016 · N347N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper soft-field landing technique, which resulted in a nose landing gear collapse and a nose over.
- [NTSB ERA16WA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA147.md): Bell 206 · Riosucio, Choco, Colombia · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 22, 2016 · HK-5049 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA16WA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA138.md): Bell 206B III · Angostura, Colombia · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 22, 2016 · HK4674 · Destroyed
  > On March 23, 2016, about 1211 universal coordinated time, a Bell 206B III, Colombian registration HK4764, was destroyed when it impacted mountainous terrain and was consumed by a postcrash fire. Three of the four occupants were fatally injured, and one…
- [NTSB ENG16WA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG16WA014.md): Fairchild SA-227-AT · Brisbane, Australia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 22, 2016 · VH-UZI
  > During a post-flight inspection of a Fairchild SA227-AT, Registration Number VH-UZI, powered by two TPE331-11U-611G Honeywell Turbine engines, evidence of a fuel leak was detected on the left-hand engine. Further investigation revealed a fire on the left-hand…
- [NTSB DCA16WA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA140.md): Fairchild SA227 · Tierra del Fuego, Argentina · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 22, 2016 · LV-ZEB · Substantial damage
  > The Argentina Junta de Investigacion de Acidentes de Aviacion Civil (JIAAC) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Fairchild SA-226 that occurred on March 22, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the JIAAC…
- [NTSB WPR16FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA086.md): Airborne XT 912 · Hawthorne, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2016 · N670EM · Destroyed
  > The weight shift control aircraft encounter with a wake vortex from a preceding airplane, which resulted in a roll upset at an altitude too low for recovery. Contributing to the accident was the accident pilot's failure to recognize the potential for a wake…
- [NTSB GAA16CA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA156.md): Rolladen-Schneider LS8 · Pine Grove, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 21, 2016 · N16BP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain the glider's descent rate and glide path after encountering a downdraft, resulting in a collision with trees during an off airport landing.
- [NTSB ANC16WA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16WA026.md): Cirrus SR22 · Kagoshima, Japan · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 21, 2016 · JA01YK · Minor damage
  > On March 21, 2016, about 1320 Local Time, a Cirrus SR22 airplane, Japan registration number JA01YK, operated by the pilot, sustained minor damage following a fracture of the nose landing gear strut during landing at the Kagoshima Airport, Japan. The pilot…
- [NTSB GAA16CA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA157.md): Cessna 172 · Nashville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 20, 2016 · N118ET · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive pitch up and incorrect action of selecting flaps to zero degrees, which resulted in a tail strike during a go-around in crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA16CA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA155.md): Piper PA 46 · Pflugerville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 20, 2016 · N975MA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing touchdown in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in runway excursion, and nose gear collapse.
- [NTSB ERA16WA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA206.md): Cessna 150 · Daule, Ecuador · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 20, 2016 · HC-CJS · Substantial damage
  > On March 20, 2016, at 1730 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Cessna 150L, Ecuadorian registration HC-CJS, operated by Sky Ecuador, received substantial damage following a loss of engine power and forced landing in a rice field near Daule, Ecuador. The…
- [NTSB DCA16WA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA115.md): Boeing 737 · Cusco, Peru · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 20, 2016 · OB-2041P · Minor damage
  > The government of Peru has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on March 20, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Peru's investigation under the provisions of ICAO…
- [NTSB CEN16WA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA142.md): York Laser Z-200 · Abbeyshrule, Ireland · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 20, 2016 · PH-LSR · Destroyed
  > On March 20, 2016, at 1745 coordinated universal time (UTC), an experimental amateur built York Laser Z-200 airplane, Dutch registered PH-LSR, was destroyed when it impacted terrain under unknown circumstances near Abbeyshrule, County Longford, Ireland. The…
- [NTSB CEN16FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA130.md): Aeronca 7AC · Ellsworth, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2016 · N84580 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's impairment due to carbon monoxide poisoning from a known cracked engine exhaust muffler, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to continue flying the airplane without properly repairing…
- [NTSB ERA16WA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA136.md): Comp Air CA9 · Sao Paulo, Brazil · Accident · 7 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 19, 2016 · PR-ZRA · Substantial damage
  > On March 19, 2016, about 1853 coordinated universal time, an experimental amateur-built Comp Air CA9, Brazilian registration PR-ZRA, was destroyed by impact and fire after collision with a building shortly after takeoff in Sao Paulo, Brazil. There was a…
- [NTSB ERA16LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA135.md): Cessna 210L · Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2016 · N59196 · Substantial damage
  > A complete loss of electrical power, which resulted from the separation of an alternator wire due to corrosion. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the emergency landing gear extension system due to a lack of hydraulic fluid, which resulted in…
- [NTSB DCA16RA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16RA108.md): Boeing 737 · Rostov-on-Don, Russia · Accident · 62 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 19, 2016 · A6-FDN · Destroyed
  > The Russian Interstate Aviation Committee (MAK) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 737 that occurred on March 19, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the MAK investigation under the provisions of ICAO…
- [NTSB GAA16CA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA161.md): Beech 58 · Huntsville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 18, 2016 · N358CB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to touchdown resulting in a landing with the landing gear retracted and consequent substantial damage.
- [NTSB GAA16CA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA153.md): Barnes Thomas A Vans · Bolingbrook, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 18, 2016 · N442TB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain direction control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in runway excursion, collision with terrain, and nose over.
- [NTSB ERA16FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA133.md): Cessna 340 · Tampa, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2016 · N6239X · Destroyed
  > The intentional low altitude maneuvering during takeoff in response to a near-miss with an airplane departing from a converging runway, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB DCA16WA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA112.md): Beech 1900 · Karachi, Pakistan · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 18, 2016 · AP-BII · Minor damage
  > The Pakistan Safety Investigation Board (PSIB) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving an Hawker Beechcraft 1900D that occurred on March 18, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the PSIB investigation under the…
- [NTSB CEN16LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA129.md): Mooney M20C · Wichita, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2016 · N9262M · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from the pilot's improper fuel management.
- [NTSB CEN16LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA128.md): Grumman AA5 · Longview, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2016 · N9582L · Substantial damage
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot's decision to depart into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control.
- [NTSB GAA16CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA151.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Riverside, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 17, 2016 · N9076U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's incorrect action performance by not applying sufficient pressure to the right anti-torque pedal, resulting in an uncontrollable left yaw, and ground impact.
- [NTSB ERA16CA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16CA134.md): Eichhorn Gary L Skyraider I · Erwin, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 16, 2016 · N8109E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB DCA16CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16CA181.md): Boeing 737 724 · Port Arthur, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 15, 2016 · N23708 · No damage
  > an inadvertent encounter with clear air turbulence.
- [NTSB CEN16CA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16CA126.md): Nakajima A6M2 Model 21 · Midland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 15, 2016 · N8280K · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The Goodyear pilot did not see and avoid the Nakajima ahead on the taxiway.
- [NTSB ERA16LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA131.md): Raytheon 400A · Rome, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 14, 2016 · N465FL · Substantial damage
  > The pilots’ failure to use available sources of wind information before landing and recognize cues indicating the presence of the tailwind and conduct a go-around, which resulted in their landing with a significant tailwind and a subsequent runway overrun.
- [NTSB ERA16LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA130.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164 · Myakka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2016 · N6654K · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN16WA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA124.md): Cessna 525 · Lugano, Switzerland · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 14, 2016 · HB-VWM · Minor damage
- [NTSB WPR16LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA083.md): Cessna 180 · Boulder, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2016 · N4696B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff from the soft runway surface, which precluded optimal acceleration during the takeoff sequence.
- [NTSB WPR16FA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA084.md): Cessna 182A · Alpine, WY · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2016 · N2230G · Substantial damage
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the initial climb in dark night conditions with no visual reference, which resulted in a stall and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA16CA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA152.md): Cessna 140 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 13, 2016 · N89939 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion, a ground loop, and a collision with an airport sign.
- [NTSB ERA16CA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16CA128.md): Cessna 180 · South Burlington, VT · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 13, 2016 · N9925N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff roll, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB ENG16RA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG16RA011.md): Airbus A320 · Mexico City, Mexico · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 13, 2016 · XA-VLD · No damage
  > The Dirección General de Aviación Civil of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a AIRBUS A320-233 that occurred on March 13, 2016. The NTSB has designated a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the DGAC investigation under the provisions…
- [NTSB WPR16LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA082.md): Grumman G164 · Juliaetta, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 2016 · N6894Q · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to a crack in the No. 2 cylinder.
- [NTSB GAA16LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16LA172.md): Balloon Works FIREFLY8B · Rock Hill, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 2016 · N3180S · No damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for wind, which resulted in the balloon landing hard and a passenger sustaining a serious injury.
- [NTSB GAA16CA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA149.md): American AA 1 · Brigham City, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 12, 2016 · N5703L · Substantial damage
  > Loss of directional control during landing, due to nose landing gear damage sustained in the prior takeoff, resulting in a runway excursion and nose over.
- [NTSB GAA16CA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA147.md): Piper PA 28 · Pearland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 12, 2016 · N9309J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision with an airport sign.
- [NTSB ERA16FA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA127.md): Sheahen Dane E RV-8 · Clermont, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 2016 · N838RV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering for a forced landing; which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the fatigue failure of the crankshaft for reasons that could…
- [NTSB DCA16WA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA122.md): Boeing 737 · Malaga, Spain · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 12, 2016 · LN-NHG · No damage
  > The government of Spain has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on March 12, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Spain's investigation under the provisions of…
- [NTSB CEN16LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA123.md): Brockman William A Challenger II · Neshkoro, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 2016 · N710WB · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined, as postaccident examination revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident was the non-certificated pilot's decision to maneuver at low…
- [NTSB GAA16CA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA146.md): Beech D17 · Brighton, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 11, 2016 · N9290H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the runway course during takeoff, resulting in the airplane drifting to the left and impacting a fence. A contributing factor to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention during the takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN16FA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA122.md): Remos Acft Gmbh Flugzeugbau Remos GX · Española, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 2016 · N28GX · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while operating in the airport traffic pattern, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude.
- [NTSB WPR16LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA088.md): Thomas D. Parkes Lancair ES · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 2016 · N44AZ · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to an over-temperature event, which thermally damaged the blade tips of the turbocharger wheel and resulted in a slowing or stoppage in the rotation of the turbocharger.
- [NTSB ENG16WA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG16WA009.md): Zurich, Switzerland · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 10, 2016
  > On March 10, 2016, about 1611 UTC, a Swiss Global Air Lines AVRO 146-RJ100 airplane, Swiss registration HB-IYT, rejected its takeoff at Zurich, Switzerland at 45 knots because of sparks coming from the No. 2 engine. The investigation of this incident is under…
- [NTSB GAA16CA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA148.md): Remos G 3/600 · Chesapeake, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 9, 2016 · N201RQ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's unstable approach, which resulted in excessive airspeed during the touchdown, subsequent bounced landing, collapsed nose landing gear, and a runway excursion.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2016&page=30

## 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=29&year=2016

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