# 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 30 of 34 · 1,662 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB ERA16WA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA132.md): Learjet 60 · Doha, Qatar · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 9, 2016 · A6RJE · Minor damage > On March 9, 2016, about 1800 universal coordinated time, a Learjet 60 XR, United Arab Emirates registration A6RJE, incurred minor damage during cruise flight near Hamad International Airport (OTHH), Doha, Qatar. The two pilots, one flight attendant and four… - [NTSB ERA16LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA126.md): Mooney M20 · Pottstown, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 9, 2016 · N242TS · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination and a subsequent off-airport landing. - [NTSB DCA16WA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA104.md): Boeing 747 · Jeddah, Saudi Arabia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 9, 2016 · TF-AMU · No damage > The government of Saudi Arabia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 747 airplane that occurred on March 09, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Saudi Arabia's investigation under the… - [NTSB ERA16WA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA339.md): Piper PA28 · Johannesburg, South Africa · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 7, 2016 · ZS-EXV · Destroyed > On March 7, 2016, about 1410 coordinated universal time, Piper PA28-140, South African registration ZS-EXV, was destroyed when it impacted terrain during an emergency landing to Mountain View Airfield (FAMV), Johannesburg, South Africa. The pilot and a… - [NTSB GAA16CA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA187.md): Cessna 172 · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 6, 2016 · N6023V · Substantial damage > The failure of the student pilot to maintain pitch control while landing, which resulted in a hard landing, loss of directional control, and runway excursion. - [NTSB ERA16CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16CA125.md): Piper PA 22-108 · Lincolnton, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 6, 2016 · N5488Z · Substantial damage > The non-certificated pilot's loss of directional control while landing. - [NTSB WPR16LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA080.md): North Wing Apache · Queen Creek, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 2016 · N242WT · Substantial damage > A loss of control for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident was the noncertificated pilot’s lack of experience in the… - [NTSB GAA16CA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA145.md): Aeropro CZ A220 · Canton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 5, 2016 · N841S · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision with trees. - [NTSB ERA16LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA124.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Hauppauge, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 2016 · N295AR · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power, which resulted from the failure of the camshaft gear due to fatigue. Contributing to the accident was the owner/operator's failure to comply with the engine manufacturer's recommended overhaul interval. - [NTSB ERA16LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA123.md): Taylorcraft BL · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 5, 2016 · N22661 · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the No. 3 cylinder head stud. - [NTSB DCA16WA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA111.md): Boeing 737 · Billund, Denmark · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 5, 2016 · TC-TJP · Minor damage > The Turkish Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737 that occurred on March 05, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the DGCA of Turkey's investigation under… - [NTSB DCA16CA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16CA113.md): Boeing 767 34AF · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 5, 2016 · N305UP · Substantial damage > the pilot flying's failure to maintain airspeed and correct pitch attitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain appropriate thrust after disconnecting the autothrottles. Also contributing was the first officer's failure to monitor… - [NTSB CEN16LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA121.md): Ariosto James J Ariosto Mustang II · Normangee, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2016 · N12JA · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel selector positioning procedures during the flight. - [NTSB ENG16RA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG16RA026.md): Cessna 208 · Georgetown, Guyana · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 3, 2016 · 8R-GHT · No damage > The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Cessna 208B, which occurred on March 3, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the GCAA investigation under the provisions of ICAO… - [NTSB ENG16RA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG16RA017.md): Boeing 737 · Mumbai, India · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 3, 2016 · VT-JGD · Substantial damage > The Air Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) of India has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Jet Airways Boeing 737, which occurred on March 3, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the Air Accident Investigation… - [NTSB WPR16LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA079.md): Piper PA 22-150 · Fountain Hills, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 2016 · N4356A · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB WPR16LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA078.md): Boeing A75N1(PT17) · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 2016 · N63555 · Substantial damage > Improper assembly of a fuel hose, which restricted the fuel supply to the carburetor and resulted in a loss of engine power during the initial climb after takeoff. - [NTSB GAA16CA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA144.md): Cessna 195 · Clinton, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 2, 2016 · N3869V · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain direction control during the landing roll, which resulted in runway excursion, and collision with a fence. - [NTSB GAA16CA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA143.md): Bell 47 · Agua Dulce, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 2, 2016 · N568TB · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to set the appropriate collective friction prior to releasing the collective in flight, which resulted in decreased main rotor pitch, settling with power, and an impact with terrain. - [NTSB ERA16LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA137.md): Beech 99 · Rockland, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 2016 · N198WA · Substantial damage > The airplane’s encounter with isolated severe turbulence, which resulted in substantial airframe damage. - [NTSB CEN16LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA118.md): Cessna 150G · Simmesport, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 2016 · N3339J · Substantial damage > The installation of an improper bearing and thrust washer during engine overhaul, which resulted in failure of the connecting rods and a subsequent total loss of engine power. - [NTSB CEN16FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA116.md): Curtiss Wright Travel AIR 4000 · Palmer Lake, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 2016 · N6464 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude in strong gusting winds, which resulted in exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's… - [NTSB GAA16CA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA142.md): Maule M5 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 1, 2016 · N12BE · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in a runway excursion, and an impact with terrain. - [NTSB ERA16LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA122.md): Cessna 152 · Chester, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2016 · N94569 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in a runway excursion. - [NTSB ERA16LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA121.md): Piper PA46 · Brunswick, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2016 · N1982F · Substantial damage > A hard landing, which resulted in the collapse of the nose gear assembly due to an overstress fracture and separation of the right side mounting point. - [NTSB CEN16FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA114.md): Ohlgren RV 6A · Abilene, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2016 · N419B · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment due to his combined use of central… - [NTSB CEN16LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA112.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Laguna Pueblo, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 29, 2016 · N2711M · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate oversight of the airplane's refueling and her subsequent failure to verify and monitor the fuel quantity before and during the flight. - [NTSB ERA16LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA120.md): Czech Aircraft Works Spol Sro Sportcruiser · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2016 · N187SF · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to fuel vapor lock. Contributing to the accident was the absence of a fuel return line. - [NTSB ERA16LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA114.md): Cessna 182 · Gainesville, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2016 · N2861R · Substantial damage > The failure of the engine crankshaft near the Nos. 4 and 5 crankshaft journals due to oil starvation. The reason for the oil starvation could not be determined during postaccident examination. - [NTSB CEN16WA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA120.md): Cessna 152 · Agostyan, Hungary · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 28, 2016 · HA-VOK · Destroyed > On February 28, 2016, at 1003 UTC, a Cessna FA152 (S/N 0346), HA-VOK, impacted wooded terrain near Agostyán, Tata, Hungary. The aircraft was destroyed and the two occupants on board were fatally injured. The aircraft was enroute to Godollo Airport (LHGD),… - [NTSB CEN16FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA111.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Navasota, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2016 · N477TC · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action to prevent a stall at an altitude that was too low to recover. Contributing to the accident was the owner/non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in an accelerated… - [NTSB ANC16WA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16WA015.md): Cessna 172 · Seoul, South Korea · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 28, 2016 · HL 1153 · Destroyed > On February 28, 2016, about 1831 Local Time, a Cessna 172S airplane, Republic of Korea registration number HL1153, operated by the pilot, was destroyed following a loss of control shortly after takeoff from Gimbo International Airport, Republic of Korea.… - [NTSB WPR16WA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16WA085.md): Zlin Z242L · Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 27, 2016 · B-LUR · Substantial damage > On February 27, 2016, approximately 0610 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Zlin Z242L, Hong Kong registration B-LUR, was substantially damaged when it impacted the water under unknown circumstances near the Tolo Harbour, Tai Po, Hong Kong. The pilot, the… - [NTSB ERA16LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA116.md): Cessna 150L · Gettysburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2016 · N976HB · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons because examination of the engine and a successful test-run did not reveal any anomalies that would preclude normal operation. - [NTSB ERA16LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA115.md): Beech 95 C55 · Plymouth, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2016 · N482S · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an aborted takeoff in gusting wind conditions. - [NTSB CEN16LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA119.md): Beech 95 C55 · Casey, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2016 · N88FL · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent landing on a taxiway after a reported loss of engine power in both engines, which resulted in an overrun of the paved surface. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined because a postaccident test run of the… - [NTSB CEN16LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA115.md): Beech V35 · Seymour, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2016 · N2714T · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper placement of the fuel selector handle between two tank positions, which resulted in a restricted fuel flow to the engine and the initial loss of engine power, and his improper decision to use the high-boost auxiliary fuel pump for an… - [NTSB OPS16IA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS16IA009.md): Cessna 172S · Honolulu, HI · Incident · Class 3 · Incident · Final report · Feb 26, 2016 · N269ME · 2 aircraft · No damage > The air traffic controller's decision to clear an aircraft to land on a runway occupied by another aircraft that had previously been instructed to line up and wait. Contributing to the runway incursion was the failure of the air traffic controller to visually… - [NTSB ENG16WA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG16WA019.md): Boeing 767 · Domodedovo, Russia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 26, 2016 · VQ-BUO · Substantial damage > Initial Notification sent to NTSB by the Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation. The Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation has appointed Federal Air Transport Agency (FATA) to investigate the incident of an Azurair Airlines B767-300… - [NTSB WPR16CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16CA077.md): Stinson 108 3 · Livermore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 25, 2016 · N862C · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel's failure to detect the worn tailwheel assembly during the airplane's annual inspection. - [NTSB WPR16LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA076.md): Cessna 152 · Pullman, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2016 · N152LC · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper landing approach, which resulted in a hard landing and the subsequent overstress failure of the nose landing gear. - [NTSB GAA16CA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA138.md): Cessna 170 · Enumclaw, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 24, 2016 · N2715C · Substantial damage > The pilot's incorrect brake application during taxi, which resulted in a nose over. - [NTSB ERA16WA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA129.md): Enstrom F28 · Globitsy, Russia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 24, 2016 · RA-2348G · Substantial damage > On February 24, 2016, about 1754 hours local, an Enstrom F-28A, RA-2348G, registered to the City of Saint-Petersburg, Russia, operated by a private individual, impacted terrain near Globitsy Township, Lomonosov District, Leningrad Region, Russia. Visual… - [NTSB ERA16LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA111.md): Cessna 152 · Pembroke Pines, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2016 · N6449P · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power while on approach for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. - [NTSB ENG16WA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG16WA018.md): Viking Air DHC-6 · Soli Ghoptevir, Nepal · Accident · 25 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 24, 2016 · 9N-AHH · Destroyed - [NTSB DCA16WA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA101.md): Boeing 737 · a Mitad de la Pista del Aeropuerto, Mexico · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 24, 2016 · C-FIWJ · No damage > The government of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on February 24, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Mexico's investigation under the provisions… - [NTSB DCA16LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16LA100.md): Embraer EMB145 · St Louis, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2016 · N856HK · Substantial damage > the flight crews' failure to consider all available runways for landing to minimize the gusty crosswind component. Contributing to the accident was the captain's reduction of the engine thrust for about 1 second at low altitude immediately after the first… - [NTSB CEN16LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA108.md): Cessna LC41-550FG · Grand Junction, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2016 · N10580 · Substantial damage > Failure of the right main tire for reasons that could not be determined because the tire was not available for examination. - [NTSB WPR16LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA075.md): Robinson Helicopter R66 · Torrance, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2016 · N266RH · Substantial damage > A vibration of the helicopter, which resulted in an autorotation to soft terrain and subsequent impact of the tail boom with the main rotor. The reason for the vibration could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no malfunctions or… - [NTSB ERA16LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA110.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Palatka, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2016 · N256CD · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because engine examination, an engine test run, and review of engine monitor data did not reveal any evidence of preimpact anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2016&page=31 ## 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=30&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.