# NTSB investigations

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 WPR16LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA142.md): Bell UH 1H · Mt. Adams, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2016 · N790RJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain yaw control as he slowed the helicopter during a landing approach, which resulted in the loss of helicopter control due to the loss of tail rotor effectiveness.
- [NTSB WPR16LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA141.md): Luscombe 8A · Minden, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2016 · N2759K · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a main landing gear leg during takeoff due to corrosion, which resulted in a nose-over during the subsequent landing on a grassy area.
- [NTSB GAA16CA384](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA384.md): Boeing A75 · St. James, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 17, 2016 · N4558N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control while performing an aerobatic maneuver resulting in an inadvertent spin and collision with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB ERA16CA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16CA259.md): Hirn Associates Zodiac CH601XL · Hedgesville, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 17, 2016 · N650WP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent activation of the elevator trim, which resulted in a premature takeoff and subsequent loss of airplane control and collision with trees.
- [NTSB ANC16WA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16WA044.md): North American T28 · Cold Lake, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 17, 2016 · C-GKKD · Destroyed
  > On July 17, 2016, about 1951 Coordinated Universal Time, a Canadian registered North American Aviation T-28B airplane, C-GKKD, owned and operated by a private individual, impacted terrain near Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada, while performing aerobatic maneuvers…
- [NTSB GAA16CA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA382.md): Gonzalez Manuel A RV 7 · Langley, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2016 · N228MG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land with a tailwind, which resulted in, landing long, a runway overrun, and impact with a berm and nose over.
- [NTSB GAA16CA379](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA379.md): Jesse Saint/Troy Townsend/Etha CH-801 · Beaumont, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2016 · N801G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incorrect pitch control during the landing flare in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard bounced landing and a nose over.
- [NTSB ERA16WA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA340.md): Cessna 172 · Valday-avia, Russia · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 16, 2016 · RA-67480 · Substantial damage
  > On July 16, 2016, about 1024 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 172K, Russian registration RA-67480, was substantially damaged when it experienced a runway excursion during takeoff from Valday-Avia Airfield, Valday, Novgorod, Russia. The pilot and two…
- [NTSB ERA16LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA261.md): Schweizer 269C · Calhoun, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2016 · N6148D · Substantial damage
  > The helicopter owner’s failure to ensure the helicopter’s airworthiness and the inadequate inspection and maintenance of the helicopter's landing gear dampers, which resulted in ground resonance during throttle application. Contributing to the damage of the…
- [NTSB ERA16LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA258.md): Piper PA24 · Westwood, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2016 · N11MT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in exhaustion of the fuel in the selected fuel tank and a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA16FA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA257.md): Piper PA 28R-201 · Esperance, NY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2016 · N2241Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight weight and balance and performance planning, which resulted in the airplane being over gross weight. Also causal were the pilot's decision not to use the entire runway for takeoff, his premature liftoff, and his failure to…
- [NTSB CEN16WA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA272.md): Robinson R22 · Madrid, Spain · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 16, 2016 · EC-IGG · Substantial damage
  > On July 16, 2016, about 1240 hours universal coordinated time, a Robinson R-22 Beta helicopter, Spain registration EC-IGG, was substantially damaged when it impacted the Valmayor Reservoir near Valdemorillo, Madrid, Spain. Witnesses reported that the…
- [NTSB CEN16LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA299.md): Engineering & Research 415 C · Mt Morris, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2016 · N99307 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control during a forced landing in gusting crosswind conditions and the airplane’s subsequent bounce on the runway following a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN16LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA267.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Longmont, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2016 · N2576E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue the takeoff after observing a partial loss of engine power, the reason for which could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures.
- [NTSB CEN16LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA266.md): Toevs Titanium Explorer · Whitewater, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2016 · N556XT · Destroyed
  > The loss of aircraft control for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ANC16WA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16WA045.md): Dehavilland DHC-2 MK. I · Telegraph Creek, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 16, 2016 · C-GWDW · Substantial damage
  > On July 15, 2016, about 0520 Coordinated Universal Time, a Canadian registered De Havilland DHC-2 Mk I airplane on floats, C-GWDW, owned and operated by Tsayta Aviation Ltd, impacted terrain approximately 15 nm east south east of Telegraph Creek, British…
- [NTSB WPR16LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA140.md): Piper PA 23-150 · Kona, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2016 · N3180P · Destroyed
  > The total loss of power in both engines during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane was not recovered from the ocean.
- [NTSB GAA16CA376](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA376.md): Cessna 182 · Stevensville, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 15, 2016 · N9928B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from ground equipment during takeoff, which resulted in an impact with irrigation pipes, a loss of directional control, an impact with a fence, and a nose over.
- [NTSB ERA16LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA260.md): Sorensen Danny Pitts S1 S · Somerville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2016 · N4714H · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left landing gear leg due to fatigue, which resulted in a ground loop during landing. Contributing to the accident was the airplane builder's installation of a custom-built landing gear rather than the landing gear included with the…
- [NTSB CEN16WA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA279.md): Rans S6 · Murcia, Spain · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 15, 2016 · EC-YDQ · Substantial damage
  > On July 15, 2016, about 1910 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Rans S-6, EC-YDQ, sustained substantial damage when it impacted terrain after a loss of control while landing at the Los Garranchos Airport, Murcia, Spain. The pilot received fatal injuries. The…
- [NTSB GAA16CA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA378.md): Piper PA46R · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2016 · N465BP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper nose down pitch attitude during touchdown resulting in a propeller strike, hard bounced landing, and nose landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB CEN16WA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA268.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Ajdovscina, Slovenia · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 14, 2016 · N710CC · Destroyed
  > The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Republic of Slovenia. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Republic of Slovenia. Further information pertaining to…
- [NTSB ANC16WA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16WA042.md): Aero Commander B1A · Hoey, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 14, 2016 · C-GSQY · Destroyed
  > On July 14, 2016, about 0230 Coordinated Universal Time, an Aero Commander B1A airplane, C-GSQY, lost engine power and impacted terrain after takeoff near Hoey, Saskatchewan, Canada. The pilot sustained fatal injuries. The Transportation Safety Board (TSB) of…
- [NTSB WPR16WA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16WA143.md): Cessna 150 · New Crown Station, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 12, 2016 · VH-RXU · Substantial damage
  > On July 12, 2016 about 1130 local time, a Cessna 150G airplane, Australian registration VH-RXU, collided with terrain near New Crown Station, South Australia. The airplane sustained substantial damage and the pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was…
- [NTSB ENG16WA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG16WA035.md): Boeing 737 · Mexico City, Mexico · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 12, 2016 · XA-UNY · Substantial damage
  > The DIRECCIÓN GENERAL DE AERONAUTICA CIVIL (DGCA) of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Magnicharter Boeing 737, which occurred on July 12, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the DGCA investigation…
- [NTSB GAA16CA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA374.md): Cessna 150 · Cleveland, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 11, 2016 · N23483 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the left main landing gear attachment during the landing roll, which resulted in a left landing gear collapse, and damage to the left wing and aileron.
- [NTSB GAA16CA373](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA373.md): Canadian Car & Foundry Harvard · Somerset, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 11, 2016 · N99CV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in runway excursion, and collision with an airport sign.
- [NTSB ERA16WA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA262.md): Cessna TU206 · Charrasquera, Colombia · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 11, 2016 · HK2940 · Destroyed
  > On July 11, 2016, about 1507 coordinated universal time, a Cessna TU206G airplane, Colombian registration HK2940, was destroyed when it impacted dense jungle near Charrasquera-San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia. The Colombian certificated pilot and four…
- [NTSB ERA16LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA253.md): Bell 429 · Georgetown, DE · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2016 · N1SP · No damage
  > The emergency response team's failure to ensure that the system operator was secured to the helicopter, which resulted in his fall during the recurrent rescue hoist training operation.
- [NTSB ERA16LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA252.md): Cessna 310 · Bartow, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2016 · N100CP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to move the fuel selectors to the “main” position in accordance with the Before Landing checklist, which resulted in fuel starvation and the total loss of power of both engines.
- [NTSB ERA16LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA251.md): Tumbling Goose 12S · Zellwood, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2016 · N867TG · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power during descent for reasons that could not be determined because impact damage precluded a complete examination of the fuel servo.
- [NTSB ERA16FA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA248.md): Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407 · Hickory, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2016 · N427TV · Substantial damage
  > Company maintenance personnel's inappropriate removal without replacement of the safety wires on the collective lever pin screws during a recent maintenance inspection, which resulted in the screws backing out and led to a loss of collective control in flight.
- [NTSB GAA16CA472](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA472.md): Cessna 172 · Kahului, HI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2016 · N335SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incorrect pitch control during the landing flare, which resulted in a porpoise and hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA16CA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA372.md): Bell OH 58 · Surprise, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2016 · N588MP · Substantial damage
  > While at a low altitude, the pilot's decision to do an abrupt descending right downwind turn which resulted in flying through his own vortices and an impact with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA16CA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA366.md): Helio H 295 · Grants Pass, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2016 · N9185Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and a ground loop.
- [NTSB ERA16LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA254.md): Buckeye Dream Machine · Hartford, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2016 · N3519T · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined and the pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN16LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA264.md): Alonso CH 701 · Dexter, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2016 · N701ZG · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA16LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA247.md): Mormile Francis W Aventura II · West Pittsfield, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2016 · N932MC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control after a total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which accumulated because the carburetor heat was not functioning.
- [NTSB ENG16RA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG16RA030.md): Airbus A320 · Narita, Japan · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 9, 2016 · JA04JJ · No damage
  > The Japan Transport Safety Board has notified the NTSB of an incident involving an Airbus A320, which occurred on July 9, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the Japan Transport Safety Board investigation under the…
- [NTSB CEN16LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA263.md): Evolution Trikes Revo · Newark, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2016 · N9912S · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of flight experience.
- [NTSB WPR16LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA139.md): Cessna 140 · Salinas, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2016 · N89965 · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of a bulkhead-skin joint that supported the main landing gear leg, which resulted in the collapse of the left main landing gear. Contributing to the failure were the non-original structural configuration of the 60-year-old airplane and the…
- [NTSB GAA16CA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA371.md): Cessna 172 · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 8, 2016 · N9488G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain situational awareness while taxiing, which resulted in an impact with a stationary fuel truck.
- [NTSB GAA16CA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA369.md): Stinson 108 · Red Lodge, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 8, 2016 · N955C · Substantial damage
  > A deer running across the runway and impacting the left side of the airplane, resulting in a loss of directional control, a runway excursion, and a ground loop.
- [NTSB ERA16LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA250.md): Piper PA32 · Windermere, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2016 · N1495J · 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 malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB DCA16IA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16IA200.md): Airbus Industrie A320 211 · Rapid City, SD · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2016 · N333NW · No damage
  > The flight crew's misidentification of the desired landing runway due to excess altitude requiring an extended downwind, and failure to use all available navigation information.
- [NTSB CEN16LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA259.md): Cessna 152 · Bridgeport, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2016 · N5331B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's unstabilized approach and uneven braking due to insufficient runway remaining, which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the bound flap jackscrew, which jammed the flaps and led to the pilot’s…
- [NTSB CEN16FA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA261.md): Piper PA 32R-300 · Houston, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2016 · N32KK · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed after becoming distracted by the open baggage door while operating in the airport traffic pattern, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall at…
- [NTSB ANC16WA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16WA043.md): Air Tractor AT301 · Rocanville, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 8, 2016 · C-GCYV · Substantial damage
  > On July 8, 2016, about 2359 Coordinated Universal Time, an Air Tractor AT-301 airplane, C-GCYV, impacted terrain while low-level maneuvering near Rocanville, Saskatchewan, Canada. The pilot sustained fatal injuries. The Transportation Safety Board (TSB) of…
- [NTSB GAA16CA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA377.md): Piper PA 44 · Keene, NH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2016 · N190ND · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to use carburetor heat during the approach while operating in atmospheric conditions that were conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB GAA16CA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA367.md): Cessna 182 · Searcy, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2016 · N9046T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot landed long and failed to stop before the end of the runway, which resulted in a runway overrun and impact with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain a stabilized approach.

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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
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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