# 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 358 of 3,613 · 180,641 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB ERA16FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA063.md): Timothy C Williams CCK-1865 · Linesville, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 2015 · N541TC · Substantial damage > The noninstrument-rated pilot's improper decision to attempt a flight under visual flight rules at night in instrument meteorological conditions to an unlit airstrip, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. - [NTSB DCA16WA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA031.md): Eclipse 500 · Swellendam, South Africa · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 7, 2015 · ZS-DKS · Destroyed > The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Eclipse Aviation 500 airplane that occurred on December 07, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the SACAA investigation… - [NTSB CEN16LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA058.md): Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 600N · Angleton, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 2015 · N607BP · Substantial damage > A loss of control while hovering for reasons that could not be determined, because postaccident examination revealed no mechanical anomalies or failures that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB CEN16FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA054.md): Cessna 140 · Keytesville, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 2015 · N90123 · Substantial damage > The non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to operate in dark night conditions with low clouds, which resulted in a loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's use of methamphetamine, which impaired his… - [NTSB WPR16FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA035.md): Aero Vodochody L 39C · Apple Valley, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2015 · N39AY · Destroyed > A total loss of engine power on takeoff, which resulted from a sudden over-temperature condition due to an improperly adjusted fuel control unit and the deteriorated condition of the fuel nozzles. - [NTSB GAA16CA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA068.md): Aviat A-1C · Hurtsboro, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 6, 2015 · N76WY · Substantial damage > The pilot's incorrect use of brake pressure during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over. - [NTSB ERA16WA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA079.md): Embraer EMB720 · Trindade, Brazil · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 6, 2015 · PT-VNC · Destroyed > On December 6, 2015, about 1400 universal coordinated time, an Embraer EMB-720D, Brazilian registration PT-VNC, operated by a private individual, was destroyed when it collided with trees in Trindade, Brazil, while on approach to Aerodromo Nacional Aviacao… - [NTSB DCA16WA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA029.md): Boeing 737 · Singapore, Singapore · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 6, 2015 · 9V-MGM · Minor damage > The Air Accident Investigation Bureau of Singapore (AAIB) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737 that occurred on December 06, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB's investigation under the… - [NTSB DCA16WA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA028.md): Boeing 777 223 · Madrid, Spain · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 6, 2015 · N758AN · 2 aircraft · Minor damage > The Spanish CIAIAC has notified the NTSB of a ground collision involving an Iberia Airlines A330 and an American Airlines 777 that occurred on December 06, 2015, in Madrid, Spain. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the CIAIAC… - [NTSB CEN16WA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA060.md): Sikorsky S92 · Wexford, Ireland · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 6, 2015 · EI-ICG · No damage > On December 6, 2015, at 1415 universal coordinated time, a Sikorsky S92 helicopter, Irish registration EI-ICG, was involved in an off shore rescue operation. Two victims were being recovered when one of the victims slipped from the recue harness, fell back… - [NTSB CEN16LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA055.md): Piper PA 28-181 · Pontiac, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2015 · N47480 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s operation of the airplane below the glideslope and off course during a night, instrument approach, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain. - [NTSB CEN16FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA059.md): Cessna 182C · Pattonsburg, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2015 · N8777T · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of airplane control while maneuvering during low-level flight for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any preimpact anomalies. - [NTSB ERA16LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA062.md): Beech D35 · Vine Grove, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2015 · N2991B · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to ensure that the fuel selector was properly positioned before takeoff, which resulted in the subsequent total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB ERA16LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA061.md): Piper PA-24 · Millville, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2015 · N88F · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB DCA16WA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA034.md): Boeing · Perth, Australia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 4, 2015 · 9V-OJC · No damage > The Australian Transportation Safety Board (ATSB) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 787 that occurred on December 04, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the ATSB's investigation under the provisions… - [NTSB GAA16CA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA073.md): Cessna 172N · Boca Raton, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 3, 2015 · N5185D · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing touchdown resulting in a runway excursion, a collision with an object, and an impact with terrain. - [NTSB GAA16CA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA069.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Mammoth, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 3, 2015 · N546C · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to takeoff in high crosswind conditions resulting in the inability to maintain an adequate crosswind correction, consequently failing to maintain directional control and departing the runway, and subsequently colliding with fixed airfield… - [NTSB ERA16LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA059.md): Pacific Aerospace 750XL · Raeford, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2015 · N216PK · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point and speed during a precautionary landing with the engine shut down. Contributing to the accident was an erroneous engine torque indication, which led the pilot to shut the engine down, for reasons that… - [NTSB DCA16WA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA072.md): Boeing 737 · Portela, Portugal · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 3, 2015 · PH-HSG · No damage > The Dutch Safety Board (DSB) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on December 03, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the DSB investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13… - [NTSB CEN16WA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA056.md): Piper PA28R · Ljubljana, Slovenia, Slovenia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 3, 2015 · OE-DYM · Destroyed > On December 3, 2015, a Piper PA-28R-201 airplane, OE-DYM, was destroyed after impact with terrain while on approach to the Ljubljana Airport, Slovenia. The pilot was fatally injured. This investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Republic of… - [NTSB CEN16WA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA051.md): Rockwell 114 · Lancashire, England, United Kingdom · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 3, 2015 · 2-ROAM · Substantial damage > On December 3, 2015, about 0911 hours universal coordinated time, a Rockwell model 114B airplane, United Kingdom registration 2-ROAM, impacted the Irish Sea while on approach to the Blackpool Airport, Lancashire, England. The pilot was fatally injured. The… - [NTSB GAA16CA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA070.md): Stinson 108 · Sharon, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 2, 2015 · N97537 · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to continue the unstabilized approach and landing and his delayed decision to go around with an insufficient climb rate, which resulted with collision with trees. - [NTSB GAA16CA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA066.md): Grumman American Avn. AA 5 · West Point, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 2, 2015 · N28295 · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to fly a traffic pattern following an aborted instrument landing in night instrument metrological conditions, which resulted in a loss of visual reference to the runway, an inadvertent aerodynamic stall, and a collision with terrain. - [NTSB DCA16WA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA049.md): Bombardier BD100 1A10 · Le Bourget, France · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 2, 2015 · OE-HRS · Minor damage > The BEA of France has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Bombardier BD100 1A10 that occurred on December 02, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the BEA's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as the… - [NTSB CEN16LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA053.md): Pipistrel Virus · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2015 · N145VS · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of contamination in the right fuel tank and fuel lines, which prevented fuel from flowing to the engine. - [NTSB ERA16LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA055.md): Robinson R22 · Venice, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2015 · N8560M · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during an autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB ERA16LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA053.md): Piper PA-32 · Opa Locka, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2015 · N5568J · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel's inadequate inspection of the exhaust system, which resulted in the escape of exhaust gases into the engine compartment and a subsequent total loss of engine power. - [NTSB GAA16CA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA065.md): Cessna T210N · Avalon, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 29, 2015 · N99210 · Substantial damage > The pilot's delay in aborting the landing, resulting in a runway overrun and nose over. - [NTSB DCA16CA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16CA026.md): Boeing 737 7H4 · St Louis, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 29, 2015 · N467WN · No damage > an inadvertent encounter with clear air turbulence. - [NTSB CEN16WA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA057.md): Cessna 560 · Farnborough, United Kingdom · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 29, 2015 · SE-RHJ · Substantial damage > This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. The foreign authority was the source of this information. On November 29, 2015, at 1350 UTC, a Cessna Citation 560XL, SE-RHJ, experienced an in-flight cowling departure during descent… - [NTSB GAA16CA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA081.md): Cessna 182 · Salisbury, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 28, 2015 · N2000R · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing flare, causing the airplane to balloon and land hard. - [NTSB GAA16CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA072.md): Skaggs Ronnie Lynn Rans S6S · Oldtown, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 27, 2015 · N531VS · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to visually inspect the fuel level during the preflight inspection, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent off-field landing and impacted terrain. - [NTSB ERA16CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16CA057.md): Boeing A75N1(PT17) · Farmington, DE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 27, 2015 · N53488 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > Both pilots' failure to maintain visual separation during landing at an uncontrolled airport. Contributing to the accident was the Mooney pilot's lack of prompt evasive action once the biplane had been spotted on the same runway. In addition, the biplane… - [NTSB DCA16WA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA025.md): Boeing 737 · Mexico City, Mexico · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 27, 2015 · XA-UNM · Substantial damage > The DGAC of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737 that occurred on November 26, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the DGAC's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as the State of… - [NTSB ANC16CA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16CA009.md): Cessna 172 · Manley Hot Springs, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 27, 2015 · N7176A · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to depart from an unsuitable, off-airport site, which resulted in a collision with a tree. - [NTSB ERA16LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA054.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Destin, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 2015 · N7512N · Substantial damage > The overstress fracture between the tail rotor driveshaft and intermediate flex plate for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. - [NTSB WPR16LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA033.md): Piper PA 28-140 · Wickenburg, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 25, 2015 · N7PM · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power due to a separation of the mixture control cable clamp, which was either not installed or secured correctly during maintenance. - [NTSB WPR16LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA032.md): Hughes 369D · Carlisle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2015 · N50713 · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the improper calibration of the fuel quantity gauge. - [NTSB GAA16CA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA064.md): Cessna 172 · Gaithersburg, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 24, 2015 · N52632 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper flare during landing, which resulted in a bounced landing, and a runway excursion. - [NTSB GAA16CA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA063.md): Cessna 182D · Hamlet, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 24, 2015 · N8983X · Substantial damage > The student pilot's incorrect brake application which resulted in a runway excursion and a nose over. - [NTSB GAA16CA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA061.md): Melvin K Callen Backcountry Supercub · Fort Morgan, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 24, 2015 · N842MC · Substantial damage > The pilot's excessive braking during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over. - [NTSB ERA16LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA051.md): Piper PA28 · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2015 · N3971R · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation and a subsequent forced landing. - [NTSB ERA16CA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16CA056.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Danbury, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 24, 2015 · N771BT · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from obstructions while on approach to landing. - [NTSB CEN16LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA064.md): Cessna 305A · Sulphur, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2015 · N5312G · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to water and contaminants in the carburetor, which resulted in a forced landing to a wet field. - [NTSB DCA16CA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16CA023.md): Airbus Industrie A319 112 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 23, 2015 · N725UW · No damage > an inadvertent encounter with clear air turbulence. - [NTSB GAA16CA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA111.md): Cessna 172 · Covington, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 22, 2015 · N5786R · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion, ground loop, and impact with the ground. - [NTSB GAA16CA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA060.md): Beech 56 · Hudson, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 22, 2015 · N12WB · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the distraction of the open cabin door. - [NTSB ERA16LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA052.md): Beech 95 B55 · Albany, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2015 · N600VP · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper flare while landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing, overstress fracture of the nose landing gear trunnion, and a subsequent nose landing gear collapse. - [NTSB ERA16LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA046.md): Mooney M20 · Fort Meade, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2015 · N5512Q · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB DCA16WA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA024.md): Boeing 737 · Osh, Kyrgyzstan · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 22, 2015 · EX-37005 · Substantial damage > The government of Kyrgyzstan has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737-300 airplane that occurred on November 22, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Kyrgyzstan's investigation under the… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?page=359 ## 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=358 --- 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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