# 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 WPR16LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA129.md): Burkes BR-1 · Brigham City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 22, 2016 · N677DB · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power as a result of a failure of the primary and backup ignition system.
- [NTSB GAA16CA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA347.md): Piper PA 12 · Burnet, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 22, 2016 · N223CG · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate fuel levels, which resulted in fuel starvation, a loss of engine power, and a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to monitor the fuel levels.
- [NTSB GAA16CA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA330.md): Cessna 152 · Clearlake Oaks, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 22, 2016 · N67889 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's deviation from his original flight plan, which resulted in becoming lost in mountainous terrain at night, fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a collision with power lines during a forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN16LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA231.md): Cessna 182Q · Blaine, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2016 · N377H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper airspeed during the landing approach, which resulted in an improper flare and hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN16LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA229.md): Cessna 182P · Humansville, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2016 · N9434M · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not determined, because an examination and test run of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have contributed to the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA16CA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA361.md): Cessna 172 · Lancaster, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2016 · N19820 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA16CA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA339.md): Hughes 269B · Princeton, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2016 · N941BD · Substantial damage
  > The uncertificated pilot's failure to maintain pitch and directional control, which resulted in an impact with terrain and a rollover.
- [NTSB ERA16WA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA249.md): Beech B200 · Lima, Peru · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 21, 2016 · OB-2104-P · Minor damage
  > On June 21, 2016, about 1939 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Beech 200C, Peruvian registration OB-2104-P, operated by Aerolinea Del Caribe Peru, sustained minor damage during a runway excursion, after landing on Runway 15 with a malfunctioning landing…
- [NTSB DCA16WA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA194.md): Boeing 747 · Los Angeles, CA · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 21, 2016 · VH-OJS · Minor damage
  > Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a BOEING 747 airplane that occurred on June 21, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Australia's investigation under…
- [NTSB GAA16CA527](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA527.md): Swearingen SA226 · Farmingdale, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2016 · N127WD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing and his failure to use the Before Landing checklist. Contributing to the accident was the pilots’ failure to maintain a sterile cockpit during landing.
- [NTSB GAA16CA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA341.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Freemont Island, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2016 · N8SF · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in an impact with an unknown object during aborted landing and consequent ground impact.
- [NTSB ERA16LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA226.md): Rockwell International 112A · Dayton, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2016 · N1299J · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the engine-driven fuel pump.
- [NTSB ERA16LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA224.md): Cessna 172P · Honesdale, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2016 · N54285 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while departing in a heavily loaded airplane at high density altitude, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall, landing hard, and overrunning…
- [NTSB CEN16LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA227.md): Piper PA 28R-200 · Bowie, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2016 · N9336N · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate maintenance and inspection of the throttle control arm, which resulted in its in-flight separation and the subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN16LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA225.md): Piper PA 24 · Houston, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2016 · N5661R · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR16FA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA126.md): Piper PA 23-150 · Hayward, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2016 · N1270P · Destroyed
  > The failure of the left engine due to water contamination and the pilot's subsequent failure to maintain single-engine minimum control airspeed, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of total and recent…
- [NTSB ERA16WA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA219.md): Piper PA 23-250 · South Bimini, Bahamas · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 19, 2016 · N63ZZ · Destroyed
  > On June 19, 2016, about 2120 UTC, a Piper PA-23, N63ZZ was destroyed when it impacted terrain during a forced landing following a loss of engine power near South Bimini International Airport, South Bimini, Bahamas. Two occupants were fatally injured during…
- [NTSB ERA16CA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16CA218.md): Piper PA32 · Block Island, RI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2016 · N44255 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and the airplane’s subsequent collision with obstacles during an attempted go-around.
- [NTSB CEN16LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA222.md): North American AT-6D · Henley, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2016 · N150U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to conduct extended inverted flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel flow disruption. Contributing to the accident was his decision to conduct aerobatic maneuvers at low altitude, which precluded him from…
- [NTSB ANC16LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16LA034.md): De Havilland DHC3 · Homer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2016 · N104BM · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bald eagle, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing.
- [NTSB WPR16LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA128.md): Beech C23 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2016 · N9246S · Substantial damage
  > The pilots' improper inflight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB GAA16CA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA331.md): Beech F33 · Salina, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 18, 2016 · N853KS · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA16CA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA322.md): Marks Steven Challenger · Marion, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 18, 2016 · N7058U · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the airplane engine drive belt during the takeoff, resulting in a forced landing and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA16LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA217.md): Beech P35 · Westerly, RI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2016 · N112MB · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to inadequate maintenance of the oil filter adapter, which resulted in an oil leak and subsequent oil starvation to the engine.
- [NTSB ERA16CA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16CA246.md): Mooney M20 · Clifton, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 18, 2016 · N3877H · Substantial damage
  > The flight's encounter with unforecast extreme turbulence, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and structural damage.
- [NTSB CEN16LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA230.md): Glaeser Nieuport 11 · Gardner, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2016 · N124TG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's diverted attention during the approach for the precautionary landing, which resulted in low airspeed, an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, and a subsequent aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the control system…
- [NTSB CEN16LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA223.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Colorado Springs, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2016 · N678Z · Substantial damage
  > A hard landing on rough terrain due to a faulty deployment of the airplane’s airframe parachute system following a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined, because postaccident examination revealed no malfunctions or anomalies…
- [NTSB GAA16LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16LA325.md): MD Helicopter 369E · Brainerd, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2016 · N155NR · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the helicopter’s windscreen for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information, which resulted in substantial damage to the main rotor blades and horizontal stabilizer.
- [NTSB GAA16CA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA342.md): Schleicher ASW 28 · Cuddybackville, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2016 · N280E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the glide path required for landing in the off-field landing zone.
- [NTSB GAA16CA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA328.md): Airbus AS350 · McAllen, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2016 · N4035W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent input of the right tail rotor pedal, which resulted in a loss of directional control and an impact with service equipment.
- [NTSB GAA16CA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA327.md): Cessna R172 · Craig, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2016 · N998M · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain an adequate glide path during landing, which resulted in the airplane landing short of the runway and the nose wheel impacting the runway edge and substantial damage to the firewall.
- [NTSB GAA16CA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA326.md): Schweizer G 164 · Cummings, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2016 · N36333 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate rate of descent while landing, which resulted in a hard landing, short of the runway.
- [NTSB GAA16CA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA324.md): Cessna 170 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2016 · N1311D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a wings-level attitude during takeoff in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in the right wing striking the ground, a loss of lateral bank control, and a nose over during the subsequent landing.
- [NTSB GAA16CA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA323.md): Mooney M20 · Reedsburg, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2016 · N9139U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's long landing and failure to stop the airplane on the runway, resulting in an overrun, impact with a fence, and substantial damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB ERA16LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA225.md): Piper PA 28-236 · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2016 · N8161X · Substantial damage
  > The tower controller’s failure to identify and mitigate jet blast from an airplane conducting an engine test run, and the effect of the jet blast on landing traffic, which resulted in a runway excursion when a landing airplane encountered the blast.…
- [NTSB ERA16LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA216.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Chatham, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2016 · N141TM · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate maintenance of the lower forward clutch actuator bearing for a prolonged period of time, which resulted in a bearing failure. Contributing to the accident was an erroneous maintenance entry, which resulted in the helicopter being operated…
- [NTSB DCA16WA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA189.md): Boeing 737 · Launceston, Australia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 17, 2016 · VH-XMO · No damage
  > The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737 that occurred on June 17, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the ATSB's investigation under the provisions of ICAO…
- [NTSB ANC16RA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16RA037.md): Cirrus SR20 · Muan, South Korea · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 17, 2016 · HL1210 · Destroyed
  > On June 17, 2016, about 1515 local time, a Cirrus SR20 airplane, Republic of Korea registration number HL1210, operated by the pilot, was destroyed following a loss of control while on approach to Muan International Airport, Republic of Korea. The flight…
- [NTSB ANC16LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16LA032.md): Cessna 207 · Goodnews Bay, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2016 · N91170 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to select the correct route through the mountains as a result of geographic disorientation, and his subsequent visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in collision with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA16CA504](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA504.md): Cessna 152 · Immokalee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2016 · N4918H · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB GAA16CA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA320.md): Beech 77 · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2016 · N60189 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to takeoff over the maximum takeoff weight in high density altitude conditions, which resulted in an inability to climb above terrain, a forced landing, and a collision with a road sign. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's…
- [NTSB ERA16WA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA221.md): Gulfstream GULFSTREAM150 · Rionegro, Colombia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 16, 2016 · N963CH · Minor damage
  > On June 16, 2016, about 1603 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), a Gulfstream Aerospace LP Gulfstream G150, N963CH, registered to Bank of Utah, and operated by a private individual, experienced a runway excursion during landing at the Jose Maria Cordova…
- [NTSB ERA16LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA220.md): Champion 7AC · Gorham, NH · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 16, 2016 · N83578 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff after the airplane’s initial failure to climb.
- [NTSB ERA16FA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA215.md): Piper PA31 · State College, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2016 · N3591P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to continue an unstabilized instrument approach in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB ERA16CA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16CA222.md): Cessna 172M · Lenoir, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2016 · N12184 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to compensate for gusting wind conditions during landing, which resulted in a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate review of the weather conditions with the student and his inadequate…
- [NTSB ENG16WA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG16WA025.md): BAE JETSTREAM3100 · Buenos Aires, Argentina, Argentina · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 16, 2016 · LV-ZST
  > On June 16, 2016, a Jetstream BA-32, registration number LV-ZST, powered by Honeywell TPE331 turbo propeller engines experienced an engine fire during an engine test. The incident is being investigated by the Argentinian Junta de Investigacion de Accidentes…
- [NTSB CEN16WA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA226.md): Zivko Aeronautics Edge 540 · Kyviškes, Lithuania · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 16, 2016 · N13VU · Destroyed
- [NTSB CEN16FA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA220.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Madison, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2016 · N2412D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper climb rate after takeoff and the subsequent collision with transmission line structures.
- [NTSB ANC16WA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16WA033.md): Piper PA28R · Green Lake, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 16, 2016 · C-FYGG · Substantial damage
  > On June 16, 2016, about 1900 Coordinated Universal Time, a Piper PA28R-180 airplane, C-FYGG, struck trees and impacted terrain while attempting a go-around near Green Lake, British Columbia, Canada. The pilot sustained serious injuries and the passenger…
- [NTSB GAA16CA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA321.md): Air Tractor AT 502 · Delhi, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2016 · N1002L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll as a result of a piece of concrete from the runway impacting the right main landing gear brake during the landing roll, resulting in a right brake failure and a ground loop.

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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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