# 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 3 of 34 · 1,662 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB ANC17LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17LA011.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Unalaska, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2016 · N7085K · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain during a precautionary landing in whiteout conditions, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain. - [NTSB WPR17LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA030.md): Aero Commander 690 · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2016 · N9175N · Substantial damage > The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in the runway excursion onto the rock-covered runway safety area. - [NTSB CEN17FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA045.md): Cessna 340 · Fargo, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2016 · N123KK · Destroyed > The loose fuel fitting on the combustion heater that leaked a lean fuel-air mixture into the nose baggage compartment. The mixture was most likely ignited by the combustion heater, blowing off the nose baggage compartment doors and starting an in-flight fire. - [NTSB GAA17IA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17IA083.md): Cessna 560 · Salinas, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2016 · N22AF · Minor damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a parked helicopter. - [NTSB ENG17IA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG17IA006.md): Bombardier CL 600 2C10 · Kansas, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2016 · N367CA · No damage > The probable cause of the uncontained No. 1 (left) engine failure was a separated high pressure turbine 2nd stage blade that failed due to a fatigue crack that originated below the blade platform from an area of corrosion. - [NTSB DCA17WA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA037.md): Boeing 767-319ER · Georgetown, Guyana · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 29, 2016 · N767WA · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The government of Guyana has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on November 29, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Guyana's investigation under the provisions… - [NTSB ERA17WA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA062.md): Robinson R44 · Vinogradny Township, Russia · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 28, 2016 · RA-04195 · Substantial damage > On November 28, 2016, about 0638 universal coordinated time, a Robinson R44 helicopter, Russian registration RA-04195, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain near Vinogradny Township, Russia, while enroute from Yalta, Russia, to Crimea, Russia.… - [NTSB DCA17RA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17RA031.md): BAE AVRO146RJ · Medellin, Colombia · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 28, 2016 · CP-2933 · Destroyed > The El Grupo de Investigacon de Accidentes (GRIAA) of Colombia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BAE AVRO146RJ that occurred on November 28, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the GRIAA investigation under… - [NTSB GAA17CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA120.md): Piper PA28 · St. Louis, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 27, 2016 · N56809 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing. - [NTSB ENG17WA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG17WA004.md): Boeing Commercial Airplane Gro B787-9 · Singapore, Singapore · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 27, 2016 · 9V-OJF > The Singapore Transport Safety Investigation Bureau (TSIB) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 787-9 that occurred on November 26, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the TSIB investigation under the… - [NTSB WPR17FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA029.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · Glamis, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2016 · N88373 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper decision to attempt a downwind landing and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering during a go-around and subsequent landing attempt, which resulted in exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and an… - [NTSB ANC17LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17LA008.md): Airborne Extreme SQ-12 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2016 · N37PX · Substantial damage > The fuel injector manufacturer's inappropriate guidance to use a 5-ampere circuit breaker in place of the required 10-ampere circuit breaker on the fuel injector circuit, which resulted in the circuit breaker opening, a loss of electrical power to the… - [NTSB WPR17LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA038.md): Cessna 182A · Safford, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2016 · N6077B · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 5 piston, piston pin, or connecting rod assembly for reasons that could not be determined due to the severity of the post fracture damage. - [NTSB GAA17WA583](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17WA583.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Budaors, Hungary · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Nov 24, 2016 · HA-KYT - [NTSB ERA17WA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA059.md): Embraer EMB710 · Novo Progresso, Brazil · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 24, 2016 · PT-NCJ · Substantial damage > On November 24, 2016, about 2040 universal coordinated time, an Embraer EMB-710C, Brazilian registration PT-NCJ, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain on approach to an unregistered landing strip in a quarry near Novo Progresso, State of Para,… - [NTSB GAA17CA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA084.md): American Legend AL3 · Pensacola, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 23, 2016 · N155WB · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s incorrect brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control. - [NTSB ERA17WA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA061.md): Cessna TU206 · Villavicencio, Colombia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 23, 2016 · HK-2659 · Substantial damage > On November 23, 2016, about 2000 coordinated universal time, a Cessna TU206G, Colombian registration HK2659, was substantially damaged during a forced landing near Vanguardia Airport (SKVV), Colombia. The Colombian certificated pilot and two of the passengers… - [NTSB ERA17WA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA055.md): Ayres S2R · Valparaiso, Chile · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 23, 2016 · N5532G · Substantial damage > On November 23, 2016, about 1410 universal coordinated time, an Ayres S2-R, United States registration N5532G, was destroyed when it impacted mountainous terrain near Paso Internacional Los Libertadores, Chile. The pilot was fatally injured. The flight… - [NTSB ERA17LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA057.md): Piper PA28 · Columbus, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2016 · N41565 · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine revealed no evidence of any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB CEN17LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA044.md): Cessna 182P · Bridgeport, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2016 · N7392Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to properly position the fuel selector before takeoff, which resulted a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB CEN17LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA043.md): Beech 200 · Moorhead, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2016 · N80RT · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to attain a positive climb rate during an attempted missed approach in night instrument meteorological conditions that were at/near approach minimums, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. - [NTSB WPR17FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA025.md): Piper PA 28-181 · Upland, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2016 · N6912C · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from rising terrain in dark night conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. - [NTSB GAA17CA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA085.md): Hundley Michael J Vans RV8 · Roopville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 22, 2016 · N880KM · Substantial damage > The pilot’s overcorrection with the right rudder during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a runway excursion. - [NTSB GAA17CA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA078.md): Lancair LC41 550FG · Redding, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 22, 2016 · N169WT · Substantial damage > The pilot’s unstabilized approach and subsequent failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun. - [NTSB GAA17CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA077.md): Curtiss Wright Travel AIR 4000 · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 22, 2016 · N3242 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The other pilot’s failure to see and avoid the airplane stopped ahead of him during taxi. - [NTSB ERA17LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA063.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Bluefield, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2016 · N217CE · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff. - [NTSB ERA17LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA053.md): Broussard Broussard MH 1521 · Simpsonville, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2016 · N315XC · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll due to a flat left main landing gear tire. - [NTSB ANC17LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17LA007.md): Piper PA-18 · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2016 · N83641 · Substantial damage > The mechanic's failure to install a whistle slot in the engine breather tube, which resulted in a frozen tube, displacement of the crankshaft oil seal, a loss of oil, and smoke in the cockpit, which led to a forced landing. - [NTSB WPR17WA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17WA026.md): Air Tractor AT802 · Trangie, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 21, 2016 · VH-NIA · Destroyed - [NTSB DCA17CA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17CA096.md): Boeing 717 200 · Hopewell, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 21, 2016 · N930AT · No damage > the flight attendant's inadvertent bump into a retractable galley tray. - [NTSB ANC17LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17LA014.md): Piper PA 32R-300 · McGrath, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2016 · N4352F · Minor damage > The failure of the nose landing gear to extend and lock due to the failure of the alternator and reduced battery power due to the cold ambient temperature, which prohibited the electrically-driven hydraulic pump from supplying adequate hydraulic pressure to… - [NTSB GAA17CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA079.md): Cessna 172 · Dayton, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 20, 2016 · N4331R · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s inability to maintain pitch and bank control during the landing after the airplane was struck by a deer. - [NTSB ERA17FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA052.md): Ryan Navion · New Gretna, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2016 · N4976K · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight weather planning and in-flight weather evaluation, which resulted in an encounter with a strong cold front and the pilot's subsequent loss of airplane control. - [NTSB WPR17FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA024.md): Piper PA 31T · Elko, NV · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2016 · N779MF · Destroyed > A loss of engine power to the left engine for reasons that could not be determined due to the extensive fire and impact damage to the airplane. - [NTSB GAA17CA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA080.md): Cessna 172 · Woodbine, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 19, 2016 · N5249R · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a porpoised landing. - [NTSB ERA17WA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA060.md): Agusta A109A II · Varese, Italy · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 19, 2016 · N109W · Destroyed > On November 19, 2016, at 1316 universal coordinated time, an Augusta A109 A II, N109W, was destroyed when it impacted terrain while navigating near Varese, Italy. An Italian passenger was fatally injured and the Italian certificated pilot and Swiss passenger… - [NTSB CEN17LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA042.md): Northwing Navajo · Daingerfield, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2016 · N360XL · Substantial damage > The noncertificated pilot’s unfamiliarity with the aircraft, which resulted in a loss of control during an unintentional takeoff. - [NTSB WPR17WA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17WA027.md): Robinson R44 · Mount Windsor, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 18, 2016 · VH-ZNZ · Destroyed > On November 18, 2016, at 1244 local time, a Robinson R44 II, Australian registration VH-ZNZ, collided with terrain near Mount Windsor, Australia. The helicopter was destroyed by a post impact fire. The pilot sustained serious injuries and the passenger was… - [NTSB WPR17FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA023.md): Cessna 172N · Moss Beach, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2016 · N6610D · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of airplane control following an encounter with low level wind shear and turbulence during final approach for landing. Contributing to the loss of control was the pilot's decision to retract the wing flaps on final approach, which resulted in… - [NTSB GAA17CA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA092.md): Pitcairn PA 18 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 18, 2016 · N12680 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to correct the gyroplane’s right roll during the landing, which resulted in the exceedance of its critical angle and a subsequent roll-over. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s focus on preventing a potential ground loop instead… - [NTSB GAA17CA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA086.md): Beech A36 · Ft. Myers, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 18, 2016 · N64793 · Substantial damage > An in-flight collision with a flock of birds. - [NTSB GAA17CA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA081.md): Cessna 172 · Destin, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 17, 2016 · N9358L · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s overcorrection with right rudder, which resulted in a loss of directional control, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action. - [NTSB ERA17LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA048.md): Schweizer SGS126 · Moscow, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2016 · N65968 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the glider’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin. - [NTSB ERA17FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA050.md): Curtiss JN4 · Williamson, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2016 · N1662 · Destroyed > The in-flight failure of the propeller due to excessive engine vibration loads and the use of an incorrectly-sized propeller, which resulted in a fatigue crack of the leading edge strip. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate repair of the propeller… - [NTSB WPR17WA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17WA219.md): Cessna 208 · Solomon, Australia · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 16, 2016 · VH-LNH · Substantial damage > On November, 16, 2016, about 7:51, Australian western standard time, a Cessna 208B airplane, VH-LNH, landed on a road near Solomon Aerodrome, Solomon, Western Australia, following an engine failure. The flight crew of 2 and 11 passengers were not injured. The… - [NTSB WPR17FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA021.md): Hughes 369 · Pukoo, HI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2016 · N81GG · Destroyed > The pilot's decision to continue visual flight into an area of instrument meteorological conditions at night in rain, which resulted in his geographic disorientation and controlled flight into terrain. - [NTSB ERA17LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA054.md): Loofbourrow John W Rutan Defiant · Morristown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 16, 2016 · N770JL · Substantial damage > A collapse of the nose landing gear due to wear in the landing gear extension system. - [NTSB ERA17LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA046.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · West Chester, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2016 · N306RL · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's decision to continue the practice autorotation in known gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing and roll over. - [NTSB ENG17WA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG17WA025.md): Bombardier BD700 1A11 · Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 15, 2016 · VP-CKM · No damage > The United Kingdom's Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Bombardier Global Express BD700, which occurred on November 15, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB… - [NTSB WPR17WA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17WA022.md): Robinson R66 · Winton, New Zealand · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 14, 2016 · ZK-HAG · Substantial damage > On November 14, 2016, at 0230 universal coordinated time, a Robinson R-66, ZK-HAG, operated by Heliops Southland Limited under the pertinent regulations of the government of New Zealand, was substantially damaged after the helicopter experienced a low rotor… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2016&page=4 ## 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=3&year=2016 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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