# 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 GAA16CA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA126.md): Piper PA31 · Newport, RI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 5, 2016 · N102WM · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent collision with birds during final approach at night.
- [NTSB WPR16LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA063.md): Cessna 172S · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 2016 · N499DR · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The failure of the flight instructor of the other airplane to maintain awareness while parked on the ramp with the engine operating, which resulted in impact with the parked airplane.
- [NTSB GAA16CA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA133.md): North American P 51 · Dallas, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 3, 2016 · N61429 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage during landing.
- [NTSB DCA16WA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA085.md): Sikorsky S76 · Lagos, Nigeria · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 3, 2016 · 5N-BQJ · Substantial damage
  > The Nigeria Accident Investigation Bureau (NAIB) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Sikorsky S76C helicopter that occurred on February 03, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist NAIB's investigation under the…
- [NTSB GAA16CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA120.md): Cessna 210 · Park Valley, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 2, 2016 · N8340Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to drag the left main landing gear on a snow covered dry lake bed, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a nose over during an aborted landing.
- [NTSB ERA16WA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA101.md): Robinson R66 · Aviatornyi, Russia · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 2, 2016 · RA-06239 · Destroyed
  > On February 2, 2016, about 0730 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), a Robinson R66, RA-06239, registered to Southeast Agricultural Group, LLC, collided with terrain near Aviatornyi Township, Kirsanov District, Tambov Region, Russia. Visual meteorological…
- [NTSB ERA16LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA103.md): Piper PA 28-161 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 2016 · N8466G · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no mechanical anomalies that would have contributed to the power loss.
- [NTSB ERA16FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA100.md): Cessna 182 · Mobile, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 2016 · N784CP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control during a missed approach in instrument meteorological conditions due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight and inflight weather planning which resulted the pilot's…
- [NTSB GAA16CA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA123.md): Cessna 150 · Lapeer, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 1, 2016 · N6960F · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to achieve an adequate climb rate while turning to avoid obstacles during an aborted landing, resulting in an uncontrolled descent, collision with terrain, and a nose over.
- [NTSB CEN16LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA097.md): Piper PA 28-140 · Sturtevant, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2016 · N1572J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath during a landing at dusk, which resulted in impact with a moving ground vehicle. Contributing to the accident was the inoperative precision approach path indicator.
- [NTSB CEN16LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA096.md): Raymond Z Brown Condor · Centralia, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2016 · N41852 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the prerotator belt, which impeded the engine's timing belt and resulted in a loss of engine power at low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN16FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA094.md): Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P92 Echo Super · Arcola, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2016 · N323BR · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's loss of control after exceeding the airplane's critical angle-of-attack, which lead to a power-on, aerodynamic departure stall. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate oversight of the student pilot.
- [NTSB WPR16LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA060.md): Piper PA46 · Burns, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2016 · N777PG · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no evidence of an anomaly that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident was a preexisting landing gear anomaly that…
- [NTSB GAA16CA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA150.md): Cessna 172 · La Junta, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 31, 2016 · N2567U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to take off with a tailwind, and exceed the critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with the ground.
- [NTSB GAA16CA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA119.md): Piper PA 28-161 · Everglades, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 31, 2016 · N705RA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate wing clearance while taxiing, which resulted in a collision with two unoccupied airplanes.
- [NTSB GAA16CA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA114.md): Cessna 172 · Merritt Island, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 31, 2016 · N35079 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare which resulted in a porpoise, runway excursion, and nose over.
- [NTSB CEN16LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA101.md): Aeronca O-58B · Bulverde, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2016 · N47185 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left main landing gear wheel casting due to fatigue, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB GAA16LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16LA117.md): Helicopteres Guimbal Cabri · Beaumont, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 2016 · N503DS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind during a hover-taxi and his failure to maintain helicopter control due to a loss of tail rotor effectiveness.
- [NTSB GAA16CA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA115.md): American Legend AL11C 100 · Las Animas, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 30, 2016 · N24184 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, resulting in a nose over.
- [NTSB ERA16FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA097.md): Brook Aaron D Lancair IV P · Albany, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 2016 · N401PT · Destroyed
  > The pilots' failure to maintain control during a takeoff attempt in a high-performance airplane. Contributing to the accident were the pilots' decision to operate the airplane above its maximum gross weight and with an aft center of gravity and their lack of…
- [NTSB DCA16WA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA084.md): Boeing 747 · London, United Kingdom · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 30, 2016 · G-CIVX · No damage
  > The Air Accidents Investigation Branch of the United Kingdom has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 747 airplane that occurred on January 30, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB investigation under…
- [NTSB WPR16WA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16WA062.md): Piper PA28 · Barwon Heads, Australia, Australia · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 29, 2016 · VH-PXD · Destroyed
  > On January 29, 2016, at 1155 local time, a Piper PA 28-235, VH-PXD, was ditched in the waters near Barwon Heads, Australia. The airplane was operated by a private individual under the pertinent regulations of the Government of Australia. The airplane was…
- [NTSB WPR16FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA059.md): Piper PA 24-260 · Santa Rosa, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 2016 · N9362P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during an instrument approach in night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of recent experience in night…
- [NTSB OPS16IA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS16IA004.md): Airbus A321 231 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 2016 · N587NK · No damage
  > The air traffic controller's failure to ensure the runway surface area was clear of vehicles before clearing an aircraft for takeoff. Also causal was the flight crew's decision to initiate a takeoff while the Runway Status Lights (RWSL) Takeoff Hold Lights…
- [NTSB GAA16CA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA116.md): Cessna 152 · Durant, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 29, 2016 · N5101P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing, resulting in a porpoise.
- [NTSB ERA16LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA098.md): Eurocopter France EC 130 B4 · Shoals, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 2016 · N133HN · Substantial damage
  > The improper locking of the rear passenger door by the specialty nurse, which resulted in the door separating from the helicopter in flight.
- [NTSB DCA16WA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA080.md): Cessna 425 · Windhoek, Namibia · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 29, 2016 · V5-MJW · Destroyed
  > The Namibia Directorate of Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation (DAAII) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Cessna 425 airplane that occurred on January 29, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the…
- [NTSB CEN16LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA100.md): Maule M 7-235C · Macon, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 2016 · N66E · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear assembly for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB DCA16WA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA076.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD80 · Mashad, Iran · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 28, 2016 · EP-ZAB · Substantial damage
  > The government of Iran has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a McDonnell Douglas MD80 airplane that occurred on January 28, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative in accordance with the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as the State…
- [NTSB DCA16CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16CA077.md): Boeing 737 7H4 · Titusville, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 28, 2016 · N718SW · No damage
  > an inadvertent encounter with clear air turbulence.
- [NTSB WPR16LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA058.md): Cessna 340A · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 2016 · N346MC · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s repeated failure to re-rig the main landing gear (MLG) in accordance with the airplane manufacturer's service manual requirements, which resulted in the collapse of the right MLG.
- [NTSB OPS16IA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS16IA002.md): Bombardier CL600 2D24 · Detroit, MI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 2016 · N316PQ · No damage
  > The local controller's failure to visually scan and ensure that the runway surface was not occupied by a vehicle or other aircraft before issuing a takeoff clearance to the pilot. Contributing to this incident was the relieved controller's failure to monitor…
- [NTSB GAA16CA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA129.md): Pilatus PC12 · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 27, 2016 · N338PC · Substantial damage
  > An unintentional collision with a white-tailed deer during the takeoff roll in night visual conditions.
- [NTSB ERA16WA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA096.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD-600 · Taldykorgan, Kazakhstan · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 27, 2016 · UP-MD004 · Substantial damage
  > On January 27, 2016, about 1747 local time, a McDonnell-Douglas MD-600N helicopter, Kazakhstan registration UP-MD004, registered to LLP Svinestroy and operated by JSC Aspan, impacted terrain under unknown circumstances after requesting to air traffic control…
- [NTSB ERA16LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA094.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Lindenhurst, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 27, 2016 · N404LE · Substantial damage
  > A rough running engine as a result of an intermittent failure of the left magneto for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in a subsequent autorotation, impact with a sign, and rollover.
- [NTSB WPR16LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA061.md): Cessna 210 · Lodi, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 2016 · N7316E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point, which led to a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN16FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA095.md): Cirrus Design SR22T · Xenia, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 2016 · N1703 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while turning from the base leg to final, which resulted in the wing's critical angle-of-attack being exceeded and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR16LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA057.md): Enstrom 280 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 2016 · N133AB · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB GAA16CA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA121.md): Glines Kenneth Tailwind W 8 · Big Bear, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 25, 2016 · N1983T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent landing off the left side of the snow-covered runway, resulting in a ground loop and nose over.
- [NTSB ENG16RA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG16RA024.md): Airbus A320 · Suvarnabhumi Airport, Thailand · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 25, 2016 · HS-TXN · No damage
  > The Aircraft Accident Investigation Committee of Thailand has notified the NTSB of an incident involving an A320-232 that occurred January 25, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist in the investigation under the provisions of…
- [NTSB WPR16WA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16WA191.md): Vans RV8 · Chiang Mai, Thailand · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 24, 2016 · HS-GMC · Substantial damage
  > On January 24, 2016, about 1030 local time, a Van RV-8, HS-GMC, initiated a forced landing near Chiang Mai, Thailand after experiencing a total loss of engine power during cruise flight. The owner/pilot, and one passenger, were not injured; the airplane…
- [NTSB GAA16CA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA112.md): Piper PA 18A 150 · Auburn, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 24, 2016 · N9295D · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot receiving instruction to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a ground-loop.
- [NTSB DCA16CA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16CA070.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD 88 · Newark, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 24, 2016 · N908DE · Substantial damage
  > the ground crew's misjudgment of the distance between the B767 wingtip and the MD-88 tail. Contributing to the accident was the slushy condition of the ramp which limited the maneuvering space available.
- [NTSB GAA16CA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA113.md): Cessna TR182 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 23, 2016 · N757FS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage during landing.
- [NTSB WPR16LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA056.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 2016 · N7020U · Substantial damage
  > The loss of helicopter control as a result of the loss of tail rotor effectiveness.
- [NTSB CEN16WA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA165.md): Diamond DA42 · Vasteras, Sweden · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 22, 2016 · SE-LVR · Substantial damage
  > On January 22, 2016, at 1807 universal coordinate time, a Diamond DA42, Swedish registration SE-LVR, operated by Airways Flygutbildning, collided with the terrain in Vasteras, Sweden, following a loss of control. The flight instructor, the pilot receiving…
- [NTSB CEN16WA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA099.md): Enstrom 280 · Buttwil, Switzerland · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 22, 2016 · HB-XLS · Substantial damage
  > On January 22, 2016, about 0845 hours universal coordinated time, an Enstrom model 280C helicopter, Swiss registration HB-XLS, sustained damage to the tail rotor control system before liftoff from the Buttwil Airfield (LSZU), Buttwil, Switzerland. The pilot…
- [NTSB CEN16LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA102.md): Piper PA31 · Denton, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 2016 · N997DN · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA16WA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA095.md): Air Tractor AT401 · Londrina, Brazil · Accident · 6 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 20, 2016 · PT-WFX · Destroyed
  > On January 20, 2016, about 1910 universal coordinated time, an Air Tractor AT401B, Brazilian registration PT-WFX, was destroyed by collision with a motor vehicle and terrain in Londrina Municipality, State of Parana, Brazil. The Brazilian certificated pilot…
- [NTSB CEN16WA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA113.md): Cirrus Design Cirrus SR20 · Swansea, United Kingdom · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 20, 2016 · G-GCDC · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > On January 20, 2016, at 1419 coordinated universal time, a Cirrus SR20, G-GCDC, collided with a parked Piper PA-31-112, G-BLWP, while landing at the Swansea Airport (EGFH), Swansea, Wales. The pilot and two passengers were not seriously injured. The Piper…

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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
```

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