# 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 ENG16IA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG16IA027.md): Boeing 757 · Jamaica, NY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2016 · N706TW · Minor damage
  > Maintenance personnel's failure to ensure proper installation of a fuel tube O-ring, which resulted in an undercowl engine fire during initial climb.
- [NTSB CEN16LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA260.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Kennett, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2016 · N967JB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering during the aerial application flight.
- [NTSB CEN16LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA256.md): Gulfstream American AA 5 · Cheyenne, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2016 · N26908 · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s encounter with low-level wind shear during takeoff, which resulted in an off-airport landing.
- [NTSB GAA16CA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA370.md): Cessna 180 · New Durham, NH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2016 · N767MH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing after encountering a boat wake, which resulted in the airplane veering left, impacting the water's surface, and subsequently becoming submerged.
- [NTSB ERA16LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA272.md): Harrity William V Glasair (SH2F) · Maynardville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2016 · N67WH · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight failure of the No. 3 cylinder connecting rod for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination.
- [NTSB DCA16FA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16FA199.md): Bell 525 · Italy, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Jul 6, 2016 · N525TA · Destroyed
  > A severe vibration of the helicopter that led to the crew's inability to maintain sufficient rotor rotation speed (Nr), leading to excessive main rotor blade flapping, subsequent main rotor blade contact with the tail boom, and the resultant in-flight…
- [NTSB CEN16LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA251.md): Champion 7EC · Placedo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2016 · N9891B · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate annual inspection of the fuel system that failed to detect a deteriorated fuel line and a misrigged fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic’s…
- [NTSB CEN16CA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16CA258.md): Boyd Kenneth C Rans S-19 · Ephraim, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2016 · N39KB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue the landing from an unstabilized approach which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR16LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA138.md): Cessna 172 · Brookings, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2016 · N7870U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's spatial disorientation and loss of situational awareness during the departure turn in dark night conditions, which resulted in an in-flight collision with water.
- [NTSB GAA16CA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA368.md): Avions Mudry ET Cie CAP · Spring Branch, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2016 · N42415 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll as a result of the malfunctioning brake master cylinder.
- [NTSB CEN16WA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA257.md): Cirrus SR22 · Madrid, Spain, Spain · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 5, 2016 · EC-KJO · Destroyed
  > On July 5, 2016, about 1940 coordinated universal time, a Cirrus SR22 single engine airplane, serial number 2558, registry EC-KJO, was destroyed after impacting terrain and obstructions while landing at Cuatro Vientos Airport at Madrid, Spain. The two…
- [NTSB CEN16LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA246.md): Cessna 172 · Wonder Lake, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2016 · N6576H · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision and lack of remedial action due to his diverted attention to a radio call, which resulted in the airplane landing short of the runway.
- [NTSB WPR16LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA135.md): Bert N Norris RV-6 · St. Maries, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2016 · N916BN · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which resulted from the pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat.
- [NTSB GAA16CA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA355.md): Rainbow Sky Reach Bushcat · Cairo, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2016 · N321WL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to fly into deteriorating weather conditions, leading to a precautionary off airport soft field landing which resulted in a nose gear collapse and the airplane to nose over.
- [NTSB ERA16LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA244.md): Cessna 305 · Narragansett, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2016 · N5291G · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during a postaccident examination of the airframe and engine.
- [NTSB CEN16LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA250.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Oak Ridge, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2016 · N87083 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the aborted takeoff, which resulted in it becoming airborne momentarily and then over running the runway.
- [NTSB CEN16FA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA241.md): Boeve Earl Seawind · Buena Vista, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2016 · N46EB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a forced landing following a partial loss of engine power, which resulted in a hard landing and nose over. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined due to the severity of…
- [NTSB ANC16LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16LA038.md): Cessna 206 · Halibut Cove, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2016 · N6251K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during an attempted go-around.
- [NTSB ANC16CA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16CA040.md): Cessna 180 · Nome, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2016 · N9203T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate glide path during landing, which resulted in the airplane landing short of the runway and impacting a barricade. Contributing to the accident was the airport manager's improper placement and marking of a metal…
- [NTSB GAA16CA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA356.md): Cessna 182 · Llano, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2016 · N1642T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to attain an adequate airspeed and his intentional aerodynamic stall, which resulted in an impact with terrain and a post-impact fire.
- [NTSB ERA16FA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA238.md): Gerdts Mark E RV7A · Weston, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2016 · N1075F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB ERA16CA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16CA241.md): Cessna 305 · Shirley, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2016 · N12633 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to accept an advised runway rather than determine actual airport winds, which resulted in the airplane landing with a quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB CEN16LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA255.md): Piper PA 25-235 · Arlington, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2016 · N6803Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to establish proper airspeed and angle-of-attack during takeoff with the airplane at its maximum gross weight in elevated density altitude and gusting tailwind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN16LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA244.md): Pollack Quicksilver SPRINT2S · Bullard, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2016 · N250AB · Substantial damage
  > A loss of airplane control during landing for reasons that could not be determined, because the airplane sank and was not recovered.
- [NTSB CEN16FA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA240.md): Aeronca 11AC · Frankenmuth, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2016 · N86078 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control for undetermined reasons based on available information.
- [NTSB WPR16LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA134.md): Bell OH 58A · Brawley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2016 · N6251G · Substantial damage
  > The engine's degraded performance due to excessive wear of the engine bleed valve, which prevented it from closing during the accident flight. Contributing to the accident was the operator's failure to overhaul the bleed valve within the…
- [NTSB WPR16LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA133.md): Cessna 172 · Salmon, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2016 · N7748U · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to water in the fuel system. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate preflight inspection that failed to eliminate water from the fuel system.
- [NTSB GAA16CA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA360.md): Cessna 172 · Pembroke Pines, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2016 · N65645 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare, which resulted in a runway excursion, and impact with a sign.
- [NTSB GAA16CA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA357.md): Beech 23 · Maryville, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2016 · N8704M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid power lines on approach during landing, resulting a power line strike, uncontrolled descent, and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning.
- [NTSB GAA16CA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA353.md): Cessna 182 · Hungry Horse, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2016 · N42469 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land on unsuitable wet terrain, and his failure to stop prior to the end of the runway, which resulted in a runway overrun and impact with tree(s).
- [NTSB ERA16WA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA256.md): Cessna 182 · Belem, Brazil · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 2, 2016 · PT-DJH · Destroyed
  > On July 2, 2016, about 1625 coordinated universal time (1325 local time), a Cessna 182E, Brazilian registration PT-DJH, operated by Aerotur Taxi Aereo LTDA, was destroyed after it impacted the ground shortly after takeoff from Julio Cesar Airport (SBJC),…
- [NTSB ERA16WA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA243.md): Cessna A188 · Puerto Lopez, Colombia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 2, 2016 · HK1398 · Destroyed
  > On July 2, 2016, about 1810 coordinated universal time, a Cessna A188, Colombian registration HK1398, operated by Comercializadora de Aviacion Agricola - ECO, was destroyed when it collided with a utility tower near Puerto Lopez, Colombia. The certificated…
- [NTSB ERA16LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA255.md): Fleet Fleet 16B · Rhinebeck, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2016 · N666J · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the gear strut mount nut due to wear.
- [NTSB ERA16LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA242.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164 · Laurel, DE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2016 · N6781K · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to an encounter with a bird, which collided with the spray pump fan assembly and subsequently sent blade fragments into the engine compartment, damaging the throttle linkage.
- [NTSB ERA16CA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16CA239.md): Piper PA 22-160 · Harrisonburg, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2016 · N8130D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN16LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA254.md): Waco YMF-F5C · Austin, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2016 · N30AB · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN16LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA252.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Houghton Lake Heights, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2016 · N5788D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed reaction to the variable wind condition, which resulted in an excessive descent rate and the airplane's subsequent collision with a wire fence short of the runway.
- [NTSB CEN16LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA242.md): Czech Aircraft Works Spol Sro Sportcruiser · Wyoming, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2016 · N236SC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate flight planning and navigation for a flight at night, which resulted in his having to conduct a precautionary landing on an interstate highway due to low fuel and impacting the post of a wire road divider.
- [NTSB WPR16LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA136.md): Rans S6 · Bridgeport, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2016 · N2181K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering and his improper decision to maneuver low over a home, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at too low of an altitude to recover.
- [NTSB GAA16CA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA364.md): Cessna 172RG · Manhattan, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2016 · N5100V · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor and pilot receiving instruction's omission to use an appropriate checklist and extend the landing gear prior to landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft's fuselage and bulkhead.
- [NTSB GAA16CA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA363.md): Hughes 269C · Cullman, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2016 · N9658F · Substantial damage
  > The helicopter flight instructor candidate's improper execution of the autorotation, resulting in abnormal ground contact and subsequent damage to the vertical stabilizer and tail rotor drive assembly.
- [NTSB GAA16CA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA358.md): Cessna 172 · Bountiful, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2016 · N52071 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to fly into a canyon without sufficient room to reverse course if necessary, which resulted in an emergency landing, loss of directional control, collision with terrain, and a post-crash fire.
- [NTSB GAA16CA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA354.md): Cessna 188 · Saratoga, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2016 · N60691 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll resulting in substantial damage.
- [NTSB ERA16CA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16CA303.md): Cessna 152G · Augusta, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2016 · N4916B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for the gusting wind conditions during a short-field landing and the designated pilot examiner's delayed remedial action, which resulted in the wing tip contacting the runway during the go-around.
- [NTSB DCA16WA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA198.md): Boeing Boeing 737-8AS · Charleroi, Belgium · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 1, 2016 · EI-ENH · No damage
  > The Air Accident Investigation Unit of Belgium has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737 that occurred on July 01, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIU's investigation under the provisions of ICAO…
- [NTSB ANC16WA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16WA039.md): Piper PA28 · Winnipeg, Canada · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 1, 2016 · C-GNUC · Substantial damage
  > On July 1, 2016, at approximately 1445 Coordinated Universal Time, a Canadian registered Piper PA-28-140 airplane, C-GNUC, owned and operated by a private pilot, was destroyed when it collided with terrain shortly after takeoff from Winnipeg Lyncrest Airport…
- [NTSB GAA16CA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA365.md): Cessna 172RG · Stamford, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2016 · N9318B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a hangar during taxi for departure.
- [NTSB GAA16CA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA362.md): Cessna U206 · Ely, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2016 · N9304R · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's incorrect pitch control during the landing flare, which resulted in a tail strike.
- [NTSB GAA16CA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA359.md): Piper PA28 · Amarillo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2016 · N5724F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain an adequate rate of climb, which resulted in off airport landing and substantial damage to the fuselage and right wing.
- [NTSB CEN16LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA243.md): Challenger II CW · Marysville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2016 · N788RH · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.

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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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