# 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 357 of 3,613 · 180,641 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB ERA16LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA077.md): Beech A36 · Myerstown, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2015 · N4314S · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during climbout due to his distraction with raising the landing gear. - [NTSB CEN16LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA084.md): Schweizer 269C · Warrenton, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2015 · N292B · Destroyed > The noninstrument-rated pilot's continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions at night, which resulted in the loss of visual reference to the ground and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from trees. - [NTSB GAA16CA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA102.md): Piper PA 18A · Girdwood, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 21, 2015 · N2791P · Substantial damage > Fuel contamination resulting in the loss of engine power, a forced landing on a highway, and subsequent right wing impact with highway signage. - [NTSB GAA16CA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA099.md): Davis Michael J MD Special · Wallace, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 21, 2015 · N141MD · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB DCA16WA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA037.md): Boeing 787 · Darwin, Australia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 21, 2015 · VH-VKE · No damage > The government of Australia has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 787 airplane that occurred on December 21, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Australia's investigation under the… - [NTSB GAA16CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA088.md): Day William L Minicoupe · Middle River, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 20, 2015 · N853WD · Substantial damage > The pilot's incorrect installation of the rudder horn and failure to properly inspect the installation, which led to a loss of directional control during takeoff. - [NTSB GAA16CA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA084.md): Piper PA22 · New Castle, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 20, 2015 · N5667Z · 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 ERA16FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA075.md): Beech C24R · Winder, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2015 · N2074P · Destroyed > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the examination of the wreckage did not reveal any mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB WPR16FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA041.md): Piper PA 32RT-300T · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 2015 · N36402 · Destroyed > The noninstrument-rated pilot's decision to conduct and continue the flight despite forecast and en route instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), which were not conducive to safe operation under visual flight rules. Also causal to the accident was the… - [NTSB GAA16CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA090.md): Stinson 108 · Portales, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 19, 2015 · N97411 · Substantial damage > The pilot receiving instruction's improper brake application during the flight instructor's aborted landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's decision to perform… - [NTSB ERA16LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA076.md): Porrata Luis G Rans S 12XL · Guanica, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 2015 · N124LP · Substantial damage > The pilot/owner's failure to maintain the engine in accordance with manufacturer guidance, which resulted in the undetected corrosion of the power takeoff bearing, subsequent bearing failure, and a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB DCA16IA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16IA036.md): Boeing 737 · Seattle, WA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 2015 · N477AS · No damage > the flight crew's misidentification of the taxiway as the landing runway. - [NTSB CEN16LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA068.md): Cessna 182J · Baytown, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 2015 · N2694F · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting wind conditions. - [NTSB ERA16FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA074.md): Hinton Paul M RV 4 · Greenville, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2015 · N77BP · Destroyed > The pilot's decision to initiate the flight into known adverse weather conditions, in an airplane that was not approved for instrument flight, which resulted in an encounter with instrument meteorological conditions and his subsequent spatial disorientation… - [NTSB GAA16CA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA083.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-5A · Friendswood, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 17, 2015 · N9860U · Substantial damage > The student pilot's loss of directional control during an aborted landing, which resulted in a collision with a tree and impact with the ground. - [NTSB WPR16FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA040.md): Airbus Helicopters AS350 · Superior, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2015 · N74317 · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of helicopter control in mountainous terrain as the result of operating the helicopter outside the performance envelope of its hydraulic system and encountering the servo transparency phenomenon. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's… - [NTSB ERA16LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA070.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Charles Town, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2015 · N614CD · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's inadequate remedial action and the student pilot's failure to maintain yaw control while practicing a stall, which resulted in an unintentional spin. - [NTSB DCA16WA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA236.md): Cessna 182 · Plettenberg, Western Cape Province, South Africa · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 16, 2015 · ZS-SLS · Destroyed > The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Cessna 182@ airplane that occurred on December 16, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the SACAA's investigation under the… - [NTSB CEN16WA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA066.md): Bell 407 · Mixco, Guatemala · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 16, 2015 · TG-PJV · Substantial damage > On December 16, 2015, about 1710 universal coordinated time, a Bell 407 helicopter, TG-PJV, sustained substantial damage on impact with terrain near Mixco, Guatemala. The pilot sustained a serious injury and the two passengers were uninjured. The local flight… - [NTSB ANC16LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16LA010.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Valdez, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2015 · N255VS · Substantial damage > The overhaul facility’s improper and excessive use of an approved lubricant during overhaul of the fuel injection servo, which resulted in a disruption of fuel flow and a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB ERA16LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA071.md): Piper PA-32 · Brunswick, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 2015 · N8675N · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel's failure to properly torque a No. 4 cylinder hold-down nut during engine overhaul, which resulted in the loosening of the nut and the subsequent failure of the studs and through bolts and separation of the cylinder. - [NTSB DCA16LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16LA032.md): Boeing 737 3H4 · Nashville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 2015 · N649SW · Substantial damage > the flight crew's early turn towards the assigned gate because taxiway lighting had been inadvertently turned off by the controller-in-charge which resulted in the airplane leaving the paved surface. Contributing to the accident was the operation of the… - [NTSB WPR16LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA039.md): Mooney M20E · Corona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2015 · N5863Q · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined based on available information. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to conduct the takeoff with observed engine deficiencies. - [NTSB GAA16CA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA082.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Reidsville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 13, 2015 · N1316V · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of pitch control while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in a collision with terrain, a left main landing gear collapse, and runway excursion. - [NTSB GAA16CA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA080.md): Aviat A1 · Broadus, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 13, 2015 · N29712 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the wires while flying at a low altitude resulting in a wire strike, a loss of airplane control, and the consequent impact with terrain. - [NTSB GAA16CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA079.md): Mcmichael Elmer L Lancair 360 · Rimrock, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 13, 2015 · N113LM · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and a left main landing gear collapse. - [NTSB ERA16WA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA069.md): Hawker Beech A36TC · Suvorovskaya, Russia · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 13, 2015 · RA-2587G · Destroyed > On December 13, 2015, about 0826 Universal Time Coordinated (UTC), a Beech A36TC, Russian registration RA-2587G, registered to and operated by a private individual, experienced an in-flight loss of control and collided with terrain near Suvorovskaya Village,… - [NTSB ERA16LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA073.md): Cessna 310 · Kennesaw, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2015 · N7675Q · Substantial damage > Inadequate inspection and rigging of the landing gear system, which resulted in the subsequent failure and collapse of the left main landing gear during landing. - [NTSB ERA16LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA067.md): Golden Circle Air T Bird II · Lenoir, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2015 · N92744 · Destroyed > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed and a coordinated turn in the traffic pattern, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and entering an aerodynamic stall and spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to… - [NTSB GAA16LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16LA087.md): Piper PA 31 · Clearwater, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2015 · N27405 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing. - [NTSB GAA16CA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA085.md): Kelm David Kitfox 7 · Tracy, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 12, 2015 · N35KF · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing, which resulted in a hard landing, runway excursion and impact with terrain. - [NTSB ERA16WA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA072.md): Bell 206 · Mendoza Province, Argentina · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 12, 2015 · LV-VFD · Substantial damage > On December 12, 2015, about 1100 coordinated universal time, a Bell-206, Argentinian registration LV-VFD, was destroyed during a low altitude cruise flight over a reservoir when the helicopter struck the water for undetermined reasons, and sank in… - [NTSB ERA16LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA068.md): Mccorkle Robert B Rans S-12 Airaile · Benton, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2015 · N6202N · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the initial climb, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall/spin. - [NTSB ERA16LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA066.md): Raytheon A36 · Fayetteville, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2015 · N3241N · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel's application of an unapproved sealant to the engine case halves during engine overhaul, contrary to manufacturer's instructions, which resulted in lubrication restriction due to a bearing shift and the subsequent internal failure of the… - [NTSB ERA16LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA065.md): Dehavilland Tiger Moth DH 82A · Modena, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 12, 2015 · N9410 · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power due to a stuck No. 1 cylinder exhaust valve. - [NTSB DCA16CA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16CA050.md): Boeing 777 223 · Buenos Aires, Argentina · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 12, 2015 · N784AN · No damage > an inadvertant encounter with convective turbulence. - [NTSB WPR16FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA037.md): Bell 407 · McFarland, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2015 · N408FC · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of control and collision with terrain while attempting a course reversal after inadvertently entering an area of reduced visibility weather conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience with night time… - [NTSB GAA16CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA077.md): Piper PA 28 · California, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 11, 2015 · N432FL · Substantial damage > The student pilot's descent below the prescribed final approach path at night, and flight instructor's failure to correct the student pilot's descent, which resulted in a collision with trees and impact with the ground. - [NTSB ERA16FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA064.md): Beech A36 · Farmington, PA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2015 · N72054 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after a cabin door came open in flight, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's misuse of… - [NTSB ENG16WA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG16WA006.md): Airbus A319 · Bogota, Colombia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 11, 2015 · N593FL · No damage > On December 11, 2015, an Avianca Airbus A318-111, N593EL, equipped with CFMI CFM56-5 engines, experienced a loss of power from the No. 1 (left) engine. The airplane was operating as Avianca flight AV9398 from Bogota, Colombia to Pasto, Colombia when the… - [NTSB CEN16WA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA063.md): Cessna 208B · Pickle Lake, Ontario, Canada, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 11, 2015 · C-FKDL · Substantial damage > On December 11, 2015, about 0910 eastern standard time, a Canadian registered Cessna 208B, C-FKDL, impacted terrain approximately 15 nautical miles north of Pickle Lake, Ontario, Canada. The pilot, the sole occupant, was fatally injured. The investigation is… - [NTSB CEN16LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA061.md): Globe GC 1B · Lake Elmo, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2015 · N78067 · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to the carburetor’s primary venturi, fuel nozzle, or both separating after takeoff. - [NTSB WPR16FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA036.md): Barnett Allen S RV7 · Hurricane, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 10, 2015 · N307AB · Substantial damage > The pilot’s aerobatic maneuver leading to airspeeds above the airplane’s never exceed speed, which resulted in rudder flutter and an in-flight breakup. - [NTSB GAA16LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16LA086.md): Hawker Beechcraft 390 · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2015 · N50VM · Substantial damage > The pilots' decision to conduct an approach and landing in gusting wind conditions, and their failure to maintain control of the airplane during the first approach, which resulted in a wing strike. - [NTSB GAA16CA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA076.md): Cessna 172 · Abilene, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 10, 2015 · N9868Q · Substantial damage > The student pilot's abrupt control inputs during the flare, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's lack of over sight and delayed reaction while landing. - [NTSB DCA16CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16CA030.md): Airbus A319 115 · Great Falls, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 10, 2015 · N3014R · No damage > an encounter with turbulence during initial descent. - [NTSB CEN16WA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA065.md): Enstrom 280 · Salinas Victoria, Mexico · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 10, 2015 · XB-GRG · Substantial damage > On December 10, 2015, about 1710 universal coordinated time, an Enstrom 280FX helicopter, XB-GRG, sustained substantial damage on impact with terrain near Salenas Victoria, Mexico. The pilot sustained a serious injury and the two passengers were uninjured.… - [NTSB CEN16FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA062.md): Piper PA46 500TP · Council Bluffs, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2015 · N145JR · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while returning to the airport after becoming distracted by a noncritical flight instrumentation anomaly indication. - [NTSB GAA16CA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA075.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 9, 2015 · N4427H · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in a horizontal rotation of the helicopter, and abnormal runway contact. - [NTSB WPR16IA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16IA044.md): Cessna LC41-550FG · Seal Beach, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2015 · N932AC · Minor damage > Improper maintenance performed on the left magneto which led to a loss of engine power. Contributing to the incident was the pilot's failure to check the magnetos in flight in compliance with manufacturers guidance regarding rough running engine. The pilot's… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?page=358 ## 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=357 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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