# 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 GAA16CA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA293.md): Bell 47G · Hastings, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 8, 2016 · N25LB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain a positive rate of climb during takeoff from a service truck, which resulted in an impact with terrain and substantial damage to the tail boom and fuselage.
- [NTSB GAA16CA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA292.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Rochester, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 8, 2016 · N1127N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in a runway excursion, left main landing gear collapse, and a nose down. Contributing to the accident was the wind shift.
- [NTSB ENG16WA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG16WA038.md): Boeing 737 · Toulouse, France, France · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 8, 2016 · EI-CSG
  > The Accident Investigation Bureau of Mongolia (AAIB) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737-800, which occurred on June 8, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB investigation under the provisions…
- [NTSB CEN16FA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA210.md): Cessna 175 · Pine Bluff, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2016 · N6649E · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because a test run of the engine did not reveal any mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident were the…
- [NTSB WPR16WA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16WA162.md): Hawker Beech 900 · Chennai, India, India · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 7, 2016 · VT-LTA · Substantial damage
  > On June 7, 2016, at 2006 local time, a Hawker 900 XP, VT-LTA, was substantially damaged after a nose gear sheared off during the landing near Chennai, India. The aircraft was operated under the pertinent regulations of the Government of India. The 2…
- [NTSB GAA16CA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA297.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Chireno, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 7, 2016 · N41407 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in the helicopter rolling over during landing, and substantial damage to the tail boom.
- [NTSB GAA16CA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA296.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Cahokia/St. Louis, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 7, 2016 · N931SH · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action and his failure to remain vigilant as the helicopter entered the weathercock stability region, in gusting wind conditions, resulting in loss of tail rotor effectiveness and ground impact.
- [NTSB GAA16CA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA291.md): Billy Amerson Stol CH 750 · Manning, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 7, 2016 · N80XY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in an impact with a fence and trees.
- [NTSB GAA16CA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA290.md): Robinson Helicopter R66 · Beaumont, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 7, 2016 · N38SL · Substantial damage
  > The non-pilot owner's decision to start the helicopter while awaiting the pilot's arrival, which resulted in a loss of yaw control and a rollover.
- [NTSB CEN16FA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA209.md): Pruss Richard S Kitfox IV · De Smet, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2016 · N921RP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle-of-attack during a steep turn at a low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin at too low of an altitude to recover.
- [NTSB WPR16FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA120.md): Rockwell S2R · De Smet, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2016 · N4191X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from guy wires during an aerial application flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's reduced ability to see the guy wires due to sun glare.
- [NTSB GAA16CA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA286.md): Cessna 172 · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 6, 2016 · N539MT · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the airplane’s right steering rod end, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB ERA16LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA204.md): Bobbi Boucher DUO Deuce · Stafford, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2016 · N808DD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB DCA16RA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16RA175.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD11 · Incheon, South Korea · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 6, 2016 · N277UP · Substantial damage
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- [NTSB CEN16LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA219.md): Flohr David J R 80 Tiger Moth · Decatur, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2016 · N8CX · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the electric fuel boost pump, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN16LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA208.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Ropesville, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2016 · N10325 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall while maneuvering.
- [NTSB ANC16LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16LA029.md): Air Tractor AT 802 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2016 · N802CE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning, his reliance on the fuel flow indicator without verifying the initial fuel level input, and his improper decision to continue the flight with the low fuel light illuminated, which resulted in fuel exhaustion,…
- [NTSB GAA16CA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA308.md): Cessna 208 · Fort Dodge, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 5, 2016 · N750Z · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew's failure to install the tail stand prior to passenger boarding, which resulted in a tail strike.
- [NTSB GAA16CA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA289.md): American AA 1A · Lone Pine, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 5, 2016 · N6391L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incorrect brake and power application during landing, which resulted in a runway overrun, collision with a dirt berm, nose gear collapse, and nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA16CA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA288.md): Cessna 172 · Henderson, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 5, 2016 · N124ME · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in a hard landing and nose landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB GAA16CA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA285.md): Maule M5 · Hamilton, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 5, 2016 · N5635M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and a nose over.
- [NTSB GAA16CA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA284.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Ferndale, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 5, 2016 · N8777 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff resulting in a decision to rotate early, and a collision with a hangar and subsequent fire.
- [NTSB ERA16WA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA273.md): BAE BAE125 · Yakutia, Russia · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 5, 2016 · RA-02773 · Substantial damage
  > On June 5, 2016, about 1425 coordinated universal time (2325 local time), a British Aerospace (BAE) Hawker 125-800, Russian registration RA-02773, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain while on approach to Neryungri Airport, Yakutia, Russia, and…
- [NTSB ERA16CA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16CA203.md): Beech F33A · Fairfield, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 5, 2016 · N444VT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately manage the available fuel supply, resulting in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB DCA16WA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA176.md): Boeing 777 24Q · Paris, France · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 5, 2016 · N777AS · Minor damage
  > The Bureau d'Enquetes et d'Analyses (BEA) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 777 24Q airplane that occurred on June 05, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of France's investigation under…
- [NTSB DCA16CA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16CA182.md): Boeing 737-932ER · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 5, 2016 · N801DZ · No damage
  > An encounter with wake turbulence that resulted in a flight attendant injury.
- [NTSB WPR16WA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16WA123.md): Bell 206 · Siriwo, Indonesia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 4, 2016 · PK-UAF · Substantial damage
  > On June 4, 2016, about 0815 local time, a Bell 206 helicopter, registration PK-UAF, sustained substantial damage following collision with terrain near Siriwo, Indonesia. Reports indicate that there were 4 soles onboard the helicopter; 1 fatal, 3 serious. The…
- [NTSB GAA16CA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA281.md): American Champion 8KCAB · Black Diamond, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 4, 2016 · N244SF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's abnormal runway contact during the landing flare, which resulted in a porpoise, aerodynamic stall, impact with terrain, and nose over.
- [NTSB GAA16CA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA277.md): Piper PA 24 · Loda, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 4, 2016 · N5376P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly calculate the fuel consumption rate and to properly monitor the fuel status in flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing, runway excursion, and impact with a…
- [NTSB GAA16CA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA276.md): Mooney M20C · Williamstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 4, 2016 · N6453U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's landing area overshoot and failure to maintain surface speed and braking capability, which resulted in a runway overrun and a collision with a fence.
- [NTSB ERA16WA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA335.md): Piper PA34 · Yurimaguas, Peru · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 4, 2016 · OB-1564 · Substantial damage
  > On June 4, 2016, at 1712 universal coordinated time, a Piper PA-34-200T, Peruvian registration OB-1564, was substantially damaged when the nose landing gear collapsed during landing at Moises Benzaquen Rengifo Airport (SPMS), Yurimaguas, Peru. The pilot and…
- [NTSB DCA16WA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA188.md): Boeing 737 · Sofia, Bulgaria · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 4, 2016 · TC-JGE · No damage
  > The Aircraft Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU) of Bulgaria has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737 that occurred on June 04, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIU investigation under the…
- [NTSB ANC16WA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16WA030.md): Wag-Aero Super Tri-Pacer · Williston Lake, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 4, 2016 · CGSMJ · Substantial damage
  > On June 04, 2016, about 1500 Coordinated Universal Time, a Wag-Aero Super Tri-Pacer airplane, CGSMJ, impacted terrain near Williston Lake, British Columbia, Canada, under unknown circumstances. The pilot and passenger sustained fatal injuries. The…
- [NTSB GAA16CA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA280.md): Staudacher S 300 · Prospect Heights, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 3, 2016 · N126RG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incorrect pitch control during the landing, which resulted in a hard bounced landing, and subsequent left main landing gear collapse, a runway excursion, and a collision with a runway sign.
- [NTSB ERA16LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA202.md): Bell 407 · Mountain City, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2016 · N4999 · Substantial damage
  > An incorrect and unapproved repair of the engine compressor diffuser performed by a machinist at a repair facility, which resulted in failure of the compressor diffuser aft plate and a partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN16LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA207.md): Smith Capella FW2R · Alamo, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2016 · N418DS · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted in a forced landing and a collision with a tree.
- [NTSB WPR16LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA127.md): Piper PA46 · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 2, 2016 · N301DM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to use the emergency procedures checklist for generator failures or for gear extension following a loss of electrical power due to the separated flag terminal of a diode in overstress, which resulted in a gear-up landing.
- [NTSB GAA16CA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA279.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 2, 2016 · N441JL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction's incorrect action of interfering with the flight controls and failure to comply with the flight instructor's commands, which resulted in a loss of lateral bank control and a rollover.
- [NTSB CEN16WA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA237.md): Vans RV6 · St-Mathieu-De-Beloeil, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 2, 2016 · C-FTUO · Destroyed
  > On June 28, 2016, about 1350 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Vans RV6, C-TFUO, impacted terrain at St-Mathieu-De-Beloeil (CSB3), Quebec, Canada. The pilot, the sole occupant on board, was fatally injured. The airplane was substantially destroyed. The…
- [NTSB CEN16LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA203.md): Cessna 150 · Penwell, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2016 · N5679G · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s intentional flight into a silo.
- [NTSB GAA16CA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA303.md): Air Tractor AT 502 · Nicolaus, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 1, 2016 · N5091N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's insufficient clearance from a power line during aerial application operations, which resulted in a power line strike, a forced landing on unsuitable terrain, loss of directional control, and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA16CA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA271.md): Cessna 182 · Elk River, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 1, 2016 · N21242 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot exceeded the critical angle of attack during takeoff which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA16LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA200.md): Aeronca 7AC · Toughkenamon, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 1, 2016 · N83547 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s inadvertent actuation of the fuel shutoff valve, which led to a total loss of engine power, forced landing, and impact with a hangar. Contributing to the outcome was maintenance personnel’s inadequate inspection of the fuel shutoff system…
- [NTSB CEN16WA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA205.md): Vans RV4 · Coex, France · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 1, 2016 · PH-EIL · Destroyed
  > On June 1, 2016, at 2100 local time, a Vans RV4, Netherlands registration PH-EIL, was destroyed when it collided with the terrain in Coex, France. The pilot was fatally injured and the passenger received serious injuries. At the time of this report, it is…
- [NTSB GAA16CA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA340.md): Cessna 172 · Lumberton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2016 · N7095G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's hard landing, resulting in a runway excursion and substantial damage to the firewall.
- [NTSB GAA16CA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA278.md): Piper PA24 · Wadsworth, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2016 · N991K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent power reduction during landing, which resulted in a runway undershoot, collision with the runway threshold, nose and right main landing gear collapse, and runway excursion.
- [NTSB GAA16CA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA274.md): Koons Donald H Cygnet · Zanesville, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2016 · N81DK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion, and a nose over.
- [NTSB ERA16LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA199.md): American Legend AL3 · Elberta, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2016 · N156WB · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the engine ran normally during a postaccident engine test run with no anomalies noted.
- [NTSB GAA16CA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA282.md): G Elwin Halvorsen PA18WB/L21-180 · Gerlach, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2016 · N45EH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, resulting in a nose over.
- [NTSB GAA16CA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA275.md): Cessna 170 · Saginaw, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2016 · N1441D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the critical angle of attack during the landing flare, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, hard landing, right main landing gear collapse, runway excursion, and nose over.

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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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