# 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 346 of 3,613 · 180,641 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB GAA16CA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA252.md): Piper PA 20 · Nikolai Creek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 19, 2016 · N5589H · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area resulting in an airplane nose over during the takeoff roll. - [NTSB GAA16CA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA248.md): Luscombe 8 · Blue Bell, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 19, 2016 · N62925 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in runway excursion, and collision with a ditch. - [NTSB GAA16CA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA247.md): Cessna 182 · Redding, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 19, 2016 · N7610S · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose over. - [NTSB ERA16WA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA321.md): Vans RV7 · Cordoba, Argentina · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 19, 2016 · LV-X566 · Destroyed > On May 19, 2016, about 2015 coordinated universal time, an experimental, amateur-built Vans RV-7, Argentine registration LV-X566, operated by a private individual, was destroyed when it impacted terrain during aerobatic maneuvers near Cordoba, Argentina. The… - [NTSB ERA16LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA192.md): Piper PA 28-180 · Batavia, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2016 · N7781W · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with runway signs. - [NTSB ERA16FA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA188.md): Beech D35 · Sevierville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 19, 2016 · N2967B · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to properly configure the landing gear and the pilot's inappropriate decision to abort the landing after the propeller had contacted the runway, which resulted in a loss of thrust and a subsequent loss of control of the airplane. - [NTSB DCA16RA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16RA156.md): Airbus A320 · Cairo, Egypt · Accident · 66 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 19, 2016 · SU-GCC · Destroyed > The Egyptian Ministry of Civil Aviation (EMCA) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving an AIRBUS A320, equipped with IAE V2500 engines, that occurred on May 19, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the EMCA's… - [NTSB CEN16LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA196.md): Waco Classic YMF · West Des Moines, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2016 · N56ED · Substantial damage > The pilot's mismanagement of the airplane's fuel supply, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB WPR16FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA112.md): North American AT 6 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 18, 2016 · N3198G · Destroyed > The pilot's inability to return to the departure airport due to an unspecified in-flight emergency for reasons that could not be determined during a postaccident examination of the airplane. - [NTSB GAA16CA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA245.md): Cessna 172 · Carbondale, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 18, 2016 · N4668G · Substantial damage > The student pilot's inadequate flare which resulted in a hard landing, loss of directional control, and a runway excursion. - [NTSB CEN16TA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16TA194.md): North American AT6 · Mason, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 18, 2016 · N757LF · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a ditch. - [NTSB CEN16FA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA188.md): Cessna P210N · Sheridan Lake, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 18, 2016 · N6609P · Substantial damage > The pilot's severe impairment from the combined effects of high levels of ingested alcohol as well as three impairing medications (zolpidem, lorazepam, and diphenhydramine), which resulted in his decision to attempt an aerobatic maneuver that the airplane was… - [NTSB GAA16CA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA242.md): Van B Anthony Zodiac · Grass Valley, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2016 · N99SZ · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain a stabilized approach and landing, which resulted in a hard landing, loss of directional control, runway excursion, and collision with a parked airplane. - [NTSB ERA16WA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA205.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Unai, Brazil · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 17, 2016 · PR-TAC · Substantial damage > On May 17, 2016, about 0830 local time, a Piper PA-25-235, Brazilian registration PR-TAC, was substantially damaged when it impacted the ground while crop dusting near Unaí, Minas Gerais, Brazil. The Brazilian pilot was fatally injured. The local aerial… - [NTSB ERA16FA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA189.md): Cessna 210 · Wantage, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 17, 2016 · N6450N · Substantial damage > A collision with terrain for reasons that could not be determined as the investigation did not reveal any postaccident anomalies with the airplane or pilot. - [NTSB CEN16WA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA199.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Halden, Norway · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 17, 2016 · LN-AAM · Destroyed > On May 17, 2016, about 1615 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Piper Aircraft, Inc. PA-28R-200 airplane, Norwegian registration LN-AAM, impacted trees and terrain, near Halden, Norway. The airplane was destroyed during impact and the pilot, the sole… - [NTSB ERA16LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA190.md): Cessna R182 · Lake City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2016 · N9077C · Substantial damage > Internal failure of the main electrical contactor, which resulted in a complete loss of electrical power and an inability to extend the landing gear through normal means. - [NTSB ERA16FA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA186.md): Piper PA28 · Homestead, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 16, 2016 · N7031R · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper decision to allow the passenger to attempt a landing, which resulted in a loss of control during landing with a quartering tailwind. Contributing to the severity of the pilot's injuries was the separation of the deteriorated shoulder… - [NTSB ERA16FA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA185.md): Beech A36TC · Tupelo, MS · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 16, 2016 · N60RW · Destroyed > A preexisting stress rupture that initiated at a spot weld in the turbocharger v-band exhaust clamp, which resulted in the failure of the clamp and separation of the exhaust tailpipe, an in-flight fire, and subsequent impact with terrain. - [NTSB CEN16WA398](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA398.md): Cirrus SR22 · Ailly-sur-Somme, France · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · May 16, 2016 · N19BV · Destroyed - [NTSB CEN16LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA192.md): Cessna T206H · New Roads, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2016 · N80TK · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB WPR16FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA111.md): Cessna R182 · Altadena, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 15, 2016 · N133BW · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from rising mountainous terrain while flying in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the loss of radio communications for a reason that could not be determined because of the… - [NTSB GAA16CA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA244.md): Schleicher ASW 19 · Frankton, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 15, 2016 · N19VT · Substantial damage > The pilot's exceedance of the critical angle of attack on final approach in turbulent conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain. - [NTSB GAA16CA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA234.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Pahokee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 15, 2016 · N463C · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and lateral bank control during the aborted landing, which resulted in collision with terrain. - [NTSB GAA16CA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA233.md): Cessna 180 · St. George, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 15, 2016 · C-GBLK · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion, ground loop, right main landing gear collapse, and substantial damage to the right wing. - [NTSB CEN16LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA186.md): Piper PA 32R · Alpine, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2016 · N185DX · Substantial damage > The engine’s decreased performance due to high-density altitude conditions and a partially obstructed fuel injector nozzle. Contributing to the pilot's decision to perform an off-field landing was the anomalous high exhaust gas temperature reading. - [NTSB WPR16LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA113.md): Beech C23 · Delano, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2016 · N3724Y · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s inadequate preflight and inflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB GAA16CA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA256.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · South St Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 14, 2016 · N323FT · Substantial damage > The pilot's excessive nose high pitch attitude, which resulted in a tail strike during the landing flare. - [NTSB GAA16CA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA253.md): Cessna 172 · Shawnee, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 14, 2016 · N917CP · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to remain a safe distance from obstacles while taxiing to parking, resulting in the airplane's wing striking a light pole. - [NTSB GAA16CA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA240.md): Mills Gregory T AIR Commander LRT · Tybee Island, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 14, 2016 · N962GT · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to perform a touch-and-go on unsuitable terrain, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a rollover. - [NTSB GAA16CA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA235.md): Cessna 182P · Williamsburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 14, 2016 · N58625 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing in variable direction and gusting wind conditions, resulting in a landing off the side of the runway and impact with a drainage culvert. - [NTSB ERA16LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA184.md): Globe GC 1B · Hedgesville, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2016 · N78193 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control when it encountered a wind gust during climbout. - [NTSB ERA16FA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA182.md): Greg Connell Pitts S-2SW · Atlanta, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 14, 2016 · N24CD · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain proper positioning during performance of an aerobatic maneuver and his subsequent failure to discontinue maneuvering when unable to reestablish proper positioning during a steep descent toward the ground. - [NTSB DCA16CA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16CA153.md): Airbus Industrie A320 214 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 14, 2016 · N103US · No damage > an inadvertent encounter with clear air turbulence that resulted in a serious injury to a flight attendant. - [NTSB CEN16LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA181.md): Air Tractor AT 502 · West, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2016 · N1546Z · Destroyed > The pilot’s failure to see and avoid cellular tower guy wires. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to operate at low altitude. - [NTSB ANC16CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16CA027.md): Cessna 180 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 14, 2016 · N2423F · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the loose dirt and gravel deposited in the center of the runway. - [NTSB WPR16LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA110.md): Seguin Quickie · Mojave, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2016 · N68TQ · Destroyed > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB WPR16LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA109.md): Cessna 172RG · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2016 · N6281V · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion. - [NTSB WPR16LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA108.md): Cessna 180 · California City, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2016 · N9370C · Substantial damage > A directional upset on landing due to a thermally induced atmospheric disturbance, which the pilot was unable to successfully counter due to improperly set rudder travel limits. - [NTSB GAA16CA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA243.md): Piper PA-28 · Crystal River, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 13, 2016 · N991A · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff, which resulted in runway excursion and collision with a ditch. Contributing to the accident was the improper flap retraction procedure employed by the pilot during takeoff. - [NTSB GAA16CA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA238.md): Waco YKS 7 · Millersburg, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 13, 2016 · N17734 · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of directional control during landing in gusting wind conditions resulting in excessive brake application, and airplane nose over. - [NTSB ERA16LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA183.md): Piper PA 22 · Gallatin, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2016 · N5823Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in an inflight fire due to the presence of a bird nest in the engine compartment. - [NTSB CEN16LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA200.md): Mooney M20 · Little Rock, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2016 · N6371Q · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel. - [NTSB CEN16LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA185.md): Jewett Brandon RV 6 · McKinney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2016 · N700MJ · Substantial damage > The pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff. - [NTSB CEN16LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA183.md): Cameron Balloons US Z-150 · Edmond, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2016 · N6952D · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to control the balloon’s descent rate during the landing approach, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB CEN16LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA182.md): Bell 47G 3B 1 · Portia, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2016 · N48316 · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to perform a sliding takeoff from the elevated platform, which resulted in a dynamic rollover when the right skid plate caught on a protruding screw. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to adequately inspect the landing… - [NTSB WPR16LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA107.md): Cessna 208B · Acampo, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2016 · N1114A · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to a fatigue fracture of the fuel pressure line that connected the fuel control unit and the fuel flow transducer due to vibration as the result of a fatigue fracture of an associated support clamp. Contributing to the… - [NTSB WPR16LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA106.md): Boeing B75N1 · Winslow, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2016 · N56200 · Substantial damage > The partial loss of engine power during takeoff initial climb in high-density altitude conditions for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident examination of the airplane and engine revealed no anomalies. - [NTSB GAA16CA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA237.md): Piper PA28 · Wickenburg, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 12, 2016 · N416PA · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to monitor the parked vehicle, which resulted in a ground collision and substantial damage to the left wing. - [NTSB GAA16CA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA236.md): Piper PA 28R · Lee's Summit, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 12, 2016 · N228NC · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper pitch control after the landing flare, resulting in an aerodynamic stall, hard landing, and consequent substantial left wing damage. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?page=347 ## 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=346 --- 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.