# 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 DCA16WA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA097.md): Boeing 737 · Chitose, Japan · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 23, 2016 · JA322J · No damage
  > The government of Japan has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on February 23, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Japan's investigation under the provisions of…
- [NTSB CEN16WA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA109.md): Piper PA28 · Palin, Guatemala · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 23, 2016 · TG-PEW · Destroyed
  > On February 23, 2016, at 1805 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA28-140, Guatemalian registration TG-PEW, was destroyed when it impacted the terrain near Palin, Guatemala. The pilot was fatally injured. The flight originated from La Aurora Airport,…
- [NTSB WPR16LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA074.md): Mooney M20J · Pacoima, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2016 · N201KY · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any evidence of preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA16LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA119.md): Piper PA28 151 · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2016 · N41618 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's overpriming of the engine during start, which resulted in a carburetor fire. Contributing to the severity of accident was the flight instructor's failure to follow the Pilot Operating Handbook's engine fire during start emergency…
- [NTSB CEN16WA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA110.md): Piper PA23 · Saint François, Guadeloupe · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 22, 2016 · N539EG · Destroyed
  > On February 22, 2016, a Piper PA-23-250 airplane, N539EG, sank after ditching near the Saint François Airport (TFFC), Saint François, Guadeloupe (France). The pilot was not injured.This investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the French…
- [NTSB GAA16CA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA139.md): Cessna 172 · Willoughby, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 21, 2016 · N516TG · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to reduce pitch attitude during a simulated engine failure during takeoff initial climb, resulting in a high descent rate and hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action during the…
- [NTSB ERA16LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA113.md): Liberty Aerospace Liberty XL · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2016 · N568XL · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the right brake for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to continue the flight after experiencing a braking anomaly due to his perceived need for an…
- [NTSB ERA16LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA109.md): Piper PA28 · Port Jefferson, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2016 · N29099 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB DCA16WA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA102.md): Boeing 737 · Surabaya, Indonesia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 20, 2016 · PK-LFG · No damage
  > The government of Indonesia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on February 20, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Indonesia's investigation under the…
- [NTSB ERA16FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA108.md): Beech A36 · Marshville, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2016 · N61WB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the severity of the pilot's injuries was his failure to have a properly secured shoulder harness at the time of the accident.
- [NTSB WPR16FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA072.md): Bell 206B · Honolulu, HI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2016 · N80918 · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight failure of the engine-to-transmission drive shaft due to improper maintenance, which resulted in low main rotor rpm and a subsequent hard landing to water.
- [NTSB GAA16LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16LA135.md): Pinkston Randy T RV-7 · Tavernier, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2016 · N705RP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misidentification of a parallel roadway for the runway and the airplane's subsequent collision with numerous objects during landing.
- [NTSB GAA16CA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA134.md): Cessna 172 · Newport News, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 17, 2016 · N35502 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB DCA16CA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16CA094.md): Boeing 737 · Detroit, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 17, 2016 · N925NN · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > N925NN flight crew's incorrect evaluation of the clearance between the two aircraft, leading to the inadvertent collision of the winglet with the horizontal stabilizer and elevator of N784SW.
- [NTSB WPR16LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA071.md): Evolution Revo · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2016 · N107SB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to operate the high-performance aircraft despite warnings from a flight instructor that he did not have the experience to operate the aircraft that had different and more sensitive handling characteristics than the…
- [NTSB CEN16LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA107.md): Cessna P210N · Bryan, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2016 · N732FU · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the crankshaft due to improper torque of the crankcase through bolts.
- [NTSB GAA16CA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA131.md): Foxworthy Roy Christen Eagle · Bell City, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 14, 2016 · N960RF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and a nose over.
- [NTSB DCA16CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16CA089.md): Airbus Industrie A319 132 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 14, 2016 · N827AW · No damage
  > an encounter with turbulence that resulted in a serious injury to a passenger who was standing when the fasten seatbelt sign was illuminated.
- [NTSB ANC16CA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16CA014.md): Cessna 180 · Sleetmute, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 14, 2016 · N2253C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to make contact with an unsuitable landing surface, resulting in a nose over.
- [NTSB WPR16LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA070.md): Aerostar International RX8 · Petaluma, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 2016 · N3647A · Minor damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind during the landing approach, which resulted in the balloon’s basket impacting a metal fence and a passenger sustaining serious injuries.
- [NTSB WPR16LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA069.md): Bell 47G 3B 1 · Carson City, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 2016 · N1181W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient main rotor rpm, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control and a dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB WPR16LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA068.md): Cessna 140 · Independence, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 2016 · N3625V · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left main landing gear wheel axle due to a fatigue crack.
- [NTSB GAA16CA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA141.md): Maule M 4 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 13, 2016 · N2032U · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent rudder input by the passenger, resulting in a runway excursion during takeoff and collision with a taxiway sign.
- [NTSB GAA16CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA132.md): Consolidated Vultee BT 15 · Chino, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 13, 2016 · N67086 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The taxiing pilot's failure to remain a safe distance from the stopped airplane while taxiing to the run-up area, resulting in a ground collision and substantial damage.
- [NTSB GAA16CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA125.md): Socata Tampico TB 9 · Fort Smith, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 13, 2016 · N505PC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in crosswind conditions, which resulted in runway excursion, impact with terrain and an airport sign, and a postimpact fire.
- [NTSB ERA16LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA106.md): Piper PA28 · Destin, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 2016 · N2209W · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot's decision to turn the airplane away from the lighted airport at low altitude, over water, with no visible horizon, in dark night conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB ANC16WA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16WA070.md): Piper PA-28-140 · St Andrews, Canada · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 13, 2016 · C-GQPN · No damage
  > On February 13, 2016, about 2039 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), a Piper PA-28-140 airplane, (Canadian Registration C-GQPN) was on approach to St. Andrews, MB (CYAV) with an instructor and a student on board. Prior to touch down at approximately 50 feet…
- [NTSB GAA16LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16LA128.md): Piper PA24 · Sturgis, SD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2016 · N6691P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to execute the published missed approach procedure in a timely manner, which resulted in collision with a light pole and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA16CA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA127.md): Cessna 150 · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 12, 2016 · N704SL · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The tailwheel pilot's failure to see and avoid a stationary airplane performing a run-up, which resulted in a ground collision.
- [NTSB GAA16CA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA124.md): Cessna 152 · Shirley, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 12, 2016 · N47259 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance while landing, which resulted in a collision with a snow berm, nose gear collapse, and postimpact fire.
- [NTSB DCA16LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16LA096.md): Lockheed 382G · Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2016 · N401LC · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the forward pressure bulkhead canted web that originated from stress corrosion cracking areas. Contributing to the failure were inspection procedures and intervals inadequate to identify the crack.
- [NTSB CEN16LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA105.md): Enstrom TH-180 · Menominee, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2016 · N180TH · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the torque meter mounting bolts, which resulted in a loss of engine power to the main drive belt and rotors.
- [NTSB WPR16FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA067.md): Flight Design Ctls · Springville, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 2016 · N911TS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude in hilly terrain, which resulted in the airplane's wing exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident were the…
- [NTSB GAA16CA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA130.md): Cessna 182 · Hudson Oaks, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 11, 2016 · N182SD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue the high approach, resulting in excessive speed during the landing roll, a loss of directional control, runway excursion, and nose over.
- [NTSB DCA16WA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA098.md): Boeing 737 · Iquitos, Peru · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 11, 2016 · OB-2037P · No damage
  > The Peru Comisión de Investigación de Accidentes de Aviación (CIAA) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a BOEING 737-300 that occurred on February 10, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the CIAA investigation…
- [NTSB DCA16WA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA087.md): Boeing 777 · Punta Cana, Dominican Republic · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 10, 2016 · VP-BHB · Minor damage
  > The Dominican Republic Comisión Investigadora de Accidentes de Aviación (CIAA) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a BOEING 777-200 that occurred on February 10, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the CIAA…
- [NTSB CEN16WA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA104.md): Cessna 172 · Jaen, Spain · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 10, 2016 · EC-LSY · Destroyed
- [NTSB WPR16LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA066.md): Beech B36TC · Santa Barbara, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2016 · N113TM · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during initial climbout for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination and testing of the engine did not reveal any mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA16CA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16CA105.md): Piper PA34 · Williamsport, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 9, 2016 · N234NC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude in cruise flight due to his diverted attention, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB DCA16WA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA099.md): Bombardier DHC8 · Calgary, Alberta, Canada · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 9, 2016 · C-GWEP · Minor damage
  > The Transportation Safety Board (TSB) of Canada has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Bombardier DHC8-402 that occurred on February 9, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the TSB investigation under the…
- [NTSB CEN16IA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16IA103.md): Cessna 560 · Dallas, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2016 · N774SB · No damage
  > The loss of aileron trim due to the lack of separation between the cannon head on the back of autopilot cannon plug and the aileron trim tab control gear. Contributing to the incident was the lack of guidance in the airplane maintenance manual to verify…
- [NTSB WPR16LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA073.md): Cessna T206H · Billings, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2016 · N562H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to attain a proper flare during landing in gusting wind conditions and low-level wind shear, which resulted in a hard landing and a subsequent loss of directional control.
- [NTSB GAA16CA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA122.md): Cessna 175 · Gold Beach, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 8, 2016 · N6951E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an approach angle of descent to avoid obstacles, resulting in the airplane striking the airport perimeter fence.
- [NTSB GAA16CA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA136.md): Fox AL KIT FOX Model · Slate Creek, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 7, 2016 · N6394R · Substantial damage
  > The left main landing gear forward gear tube collapsed during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA16WA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA107.md): Bell 206 · Bejucal, Venezuela · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 6, 2016 · YV250T · Destroyed
  > On February 6, 2016, about 1710 universal coordinated time, a Bell 206 L-3 helicopter, Venezuelan registration YV250T, was destroyed when it collided with terrain after a loss of control in flight. The flight originated at the Aerópuerto De San Juan De Los…
- [NTSB ERA16LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA104.md): Bell 206 · Linden, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 2016 · N206R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain helicopter control during the initial takeoff, which resulted in a dynamic rollover. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate remedial action due to his distraction by looking…
- [NTSB WPR16LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA081.md): Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 600N · Ashland, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 2016 · N745BW · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue cracking of a main rotor blade for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB WPR16FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA065.md): Beech M35 · San Pedro, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 2016 · N9872R · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilots of both airplanes to see and avoid each other as they converged nearly head-on, which resulted in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was sun glare on the pilot.
- [NTSB WPR16FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA064.md): North American F51 · Maricopa, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 2016 · N551JP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while performing an acrobatic maneuver and his subsequent failure to recover from an inadvertent spin due to insufficient altitude.
- [NTSB GAA16CA530](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA530.md): Robinson R22 · Taylor, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 5, 2016 · N1777V · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's improper collective input during a simulated engine failure autorotation with a power recovery, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and the main rotor blade striking the tailboom.

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## 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=31&year=2016

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