# 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. Page 345 of 3,613 · 180,641 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB GAA16CA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA265.md): Piper PA 18-150 · Laurel, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2016 · N41553 · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing touchdown, resulting in a runway excursion and substantial damage to the both wings. - [NTSB ERA16LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA201.md): Criquet Aviation Bogota Columb Storch FI-156 · Fordsville, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2016 · N429BB · Destroyed > The steep descent to ground impact for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. - [NTSB CEN16WA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA198.md): Amateur Construction Rans S6-ESD (Modifie · Shropshire, United Kingdom · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 30, 2016 · G-MYES · Substantial damage > The United Kingdom Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) has notified the NTSB of a fatal accident involving a Rans S-6ESD, registration G-MYES, which occurred on May 20, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB… - [NTSB CEN16LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA206.md): Beech A23-24 · Clintonville, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2016 · N5771V · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain the proper glidepath during the night visual approach, which resulted in impact with a runway threshold light, and his improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's… - [NTSB GAA16CA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA273.md): Piper PA 18 · Shulin Lake, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2016 · N6966D · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during final approach. - [NTSB GAA16CA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA270.md): Rainbow Sky Reach Bushcat · Mack, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2016 · N273BC · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in runway excursion, impact with a ditch, and nose over. - [NTSB GAA16CA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA266.md): Cessna 177 · Pine Bluff, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2016 · N29601 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and her exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack during a low-altitude turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB ERA16WA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA207.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Corumbaiba, Brazil · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 29, 2016 · PT-CFE · Destroyed - [NTSB ERA16CA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16CA197.md): American Champion 7GCBC · Warner, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2016 · N80RK · Substantial damage > An encounter with instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot's spatial disorientation and a loss of airplane control. - [NTSB CEN16LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA202.md): Harry Oas Pitts S1C · Carlsbad, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 2016 · N95R · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in crosswind conditions. - [NTSB WPR16FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FAMS1.md): Cessna 172N · Avalon, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · May 28, 2016 · N739ZE · Destroyed > Undetermined because the airplane was not located. - [NTSB WPR16FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA118.md): Moore Joseph O Varieze · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 28, 2016 · N80681 · Destroyed > A total loss of engine power due to fatigue failure of the camshaft drive gear teeth. - [NTSB GAA16CA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA283.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Spring Branch, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 28, 2016 · N921ES · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control while hovering in gusting tailwind conditions, resulting in the tailboom striking a light pole and impact with terrain. - [NTSB GAA16CA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA269.md): Luscombe 8 · Midland, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 28, 2016 · N72087 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground-loop, main landing gear collapse and collision with terrain. - [NTSB WPR16LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA117.md): Howell Bob Howell Special · Minden, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2016 · N4393H · Substantial damage > The failure of the right main landing gear assembly due to overstress fracture. - [NTSB GAA16CA528](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA528.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 27, 2016 · N808ET · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions. - [NTSB GAA16CA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA311.md): Champion Aeronca 7AC · Groveland, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 27, 2016 · N2675E · 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 collision with a concrete barrier wall. - [NTSB GAA16CA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA287.md): Piper PA 18 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 27, 2016 · N82057 · Substantial damage > The pilot's incorrect brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over. - [NTSB GAA16CA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA267.md): Cessna 150 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 27, 2016 · N60252 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's inadequate preflight inspection/planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and impact with terrain. - [NTSB ERA16LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA195.md): Republic P 47D · New York, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2016 · N1345B · Substantial damage > A catastrophic engine failure of undetermined origin, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and subsequent ditching. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to jettison the canopy before ditching, which resulted in his inability to… - [NTSB ENG16RA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG16RA023.md): Boeing 777 · Tokyo, Japan · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 27, 2016 · HL7534 · Minor damage > On May 27, 2016 about 1238 Japan standard time, Korean Air flight 2708, a Boeing 777-300, HL7534, rejected the takeoff from Tokyo Haneda International Airport, Tokyo, Japan, after the left engine lost power and caught fire. The investigation is under the… - [NTSB DCA16WA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA167.md): Boeing 737 · tokyo, Japan · Incident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · May 27, 2016 · JA85AN · No damage > The Japan Transport Safety Board (JTSB) has notified the NTSB of serious incident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on May 27, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Japan's investigation under… - [NTSB CEN16LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA201.md): Cessna 402B · Sioux Falls, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2016 · N76MD · Substantial damage > The failure of the No. 4 cylinder head, which resulted in an engine fire and subsequent damage to the wing structure. - [NTSB WPR16CA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16CA121.md): Champion 7ECA · Brookings, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2016 · N9583S · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB GAA16CA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA261.md): Rolladen-Schneider OHG LS3 · Blairstown, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2016 · N63761 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees on final. - [NTSB GAA16CA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA260.md): Cessna A185 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2016 · N17SR · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop. - [NTSB DCA16WA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA166.md): Embraer ERJ190 · Boston, MA · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 25, 2016 · C-FHOS · Minor damage > Transport Safety Board (TSB) of Canada has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a EMBRAER ERJ190 airplane that occurred on May 25, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Canada's investigation under the… - [NTSB GAA16CA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA259.md): Cessna 182 · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 24, 2016 · N4793D · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate fuel planning, resulting in fuel exhaustion and substantial damage to the firewall during the forced landing. - [NTSB ERA16FA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA194.md): Jihlavan Airplanes Sro KP 5 ASA · Rhoadesville, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 24, 2016 · N440JM · Destroyed > The pilots' loss of control that necessitated the activation of the parachute system and the airplane manufacturer's inadequate design of the front parachute anchor attachment structure, which resulted in a failure of the parachute after it was deployed in… - [NTSB CEN16LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA197.md): Cessna 501 · Texarkana, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2016 · N804ST · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to use supplemental oxygen as required during high-altitude flight, which resulted in his loss of consciousness following a loss of cabin pressurization. Contributing to the accident was the separation of the air conditioning system's… - [NTSB CEN16LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA193.md): Piper PA 18-150 · Cozad, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2016 · N4234Z · Substantial damage > An in-flight loss of control for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the wreckage did not reveal any evidence of preimpact malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB WPR16LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA122.md): Rans S 5 · Lodi, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2016 · N481TJ · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as the result of a pinched fuel line. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s maneuvering just before landing, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an… - [NTSB WPR16LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA119.md): Beech C23 · Waianae, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2016 · N6697Y · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s delay in applying carburetor heat during flight while operating in an area conducive to carburetor icing. - [NTSB WPR16FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA116.md): Cessna 182 · Hanapepe, HI · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 23, 2016 · N2007X · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed following a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic… - [NTSB GAA16CA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA272.md): Cessna U206G · Chinita Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2016 · N4596U · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for taxi, resulting in a tail strike and aft fuselage substantial damage. - [NTSB ERA16LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA193.md): Cessna 152 · Melrose, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2016 · N952SA · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB WPR16FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA115.md): Czech Aircraft Works Spol Sro Sportcruiser · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 22, 2016 · N1111X · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to vapor lock. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's failure to notice that the engine had exceeded multiple temperature limits and that the fuel flow had become erratic during an extended… - [NTSB GAA16CA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA264.md): Piper PA18 · Seward, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2016 · N1258C · Substantial damage > The pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain proper airspeed and descent rate, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and landing gear collapse. - [NTSB GAA16CA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA254.md): Beech A36 · Griffin, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2016 · N36SR · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to land with a tailwind, resulting in a runway overrun and collision with a highway road embankment. - [NTSB ERA16LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA191.md): Sikes Zenith CH750 Stol · Lawrenceburg, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2016 · N925PS · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to perform an adequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of control due to an improperly-rigged rudder. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to implement and follow proper flight-testing plans. - [NTSB CEN16LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA190.md): Beech C24R · Marine City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2016 · N20135 · Substantial damage > The misalignment of the right main landing gear, which resulted in the failure of the landing gear to retract and extend properly. Also causal was the pilot's failure to have the airplane inspected after a hard landing that had resulted in substantial damage… - [NTSB GAA16CA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA258.md): Bell OH 58 · Waitsburg, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 21, 2016 · N543SD · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power line during low reconnaissance flight, which resulted in a power line strike, loss of control, and a subsequent hard landing. - [NTSB GAA16CA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA255.md): John Steven Caturia Replica PA18 · Braham, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 21, 2016 · N419JC · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose over. - [NTSB GAA16CA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA250.md): Cessna 182 · Calhan, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 21, 2016 · N42553 · Substantial damage > The pilot's incorrect pitch control during the landing flare in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing and nose over. - [NTSB DCA16WA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA178.md): Airbus A320 · Lisbon, Portugal · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 21, 2016 · CS-TNP · Minor damage > Gabinete de Prerencao e Investigacao de Acidentes com Aeronaves (GPIAA) Portugal has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a AIRBUS A320 airplane that occurred on May 21, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the… - [NTSB WPR16LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA114.md): Michael Burton Calidus · Fruitland, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 2016 · N50NE · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper judgment in conducting a flight in a gyroplane over mountainous terrain near its demonstrated maximum operating altitude and his subsequent failure to maintain adequate clearance with terrain during cruise flight in turbulent weather… - [NTSB GAA16CA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA262.md): Piper PA 18A · Westminster, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 20, 2016 · N7367D · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in runway excursion, and collision with terrain. - [NTSB GAA16CA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA249.md): Boeing B75 · El Cajon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 20, 2016 · N61445 · 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 nose over. - [NTSB GAA16CA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA268.md): Cessna 172 · Newport News, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 19, 2016 · N1724U · Substantial damage > The student pilot's incorrect pitch control during the landing flare, which resulted in abnormal runway contact and a substantially damaged firewall. - [NTSB GAA16CA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA257.md): Aeronca 11AC · Vinton, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 19, 2016 · N85871 · 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 ground loop. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?page=346 ## 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 ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=345 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.