# 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 361 of 3,613 · 180,641 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB WPR16LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA017.md): Luscombe 8A · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2015 · N25100 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, and his inability to recover due to a malfunction of the tailwheel. - [NTSB GAA16CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA035.md): Brandon Evans Gyroplane · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 24, 2015 · N166BE · Substantial damage > The student pilot's incorrect control input during takeoff which resulted in a runaway excursion and impact with terrain. - [NTSB GAA16CA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA028.md): Maule M5 · Goodland, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 24, 2015 · N5638K · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate crosswind compensation and subsequent loss of directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a runway excursion and nose over. - [NTSB GAA16CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA027.md): Cessna A188A · Elberta, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 24, 2015 · N4401Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to compensate for wind while maneuvering at a low altitude, resulting in a collision with terrain and a postcrash fire. - [NTSB ERA16FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA023.md): Mooney M20M · Worcester, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2015 · N243CW · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power during the initial climb due to a fatigue failure of the engine's crankshaft. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB ERA16CA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16CA024.md): Maule M5 · Warrentown, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 24, 2015 · N406X · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance of a cattle-guard fence on landing. Contributing to the accident was his lack of recent flying experience. - [NTSB DCA16CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16CA010.md): Boeing 737-924ER · Plevna, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 24, 2015 · N69838 · No damage > An inadvertent encounter with clear air turbulence resulting in a serious injury to a flight attendant. - [NTSB CEN16LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA023.md): Piper PA-28-181 · New Century, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2015 · N8227L · Substantial damage > The pilot’s application of excessive brake pressure to maintain a safe taxi speed during a long, slightly downhill taxi with a strong quartering tailwind, which resulted in a brake fire. - [NTSB CEN16LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA021.md): Piper PA 28-235 · Winneconne, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2015 · N3979X · Substantial damage > An engine compartment fire during landing, which resulted in extensive fire damage, for reasons that could not be determined during examinations of the remaining wreckage. - [NTSB WPR16LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA016.md): Cessna 310C · Primm, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2015 · N310CD · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The inadequate visual lookout by the pilots of both airplanes, which resulted in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was the pilots' failure to tune to, monitor, and communicate over the common traffic advisory frequency their relative positions… - [NTSB GAA16CA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA040.md): Cessna 182J · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 23, 2015 · N3092F · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during landing, which resulted in a porpoise and structural damage to the airplane. - [NTSB GAA16CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA033.md): Cessna 150 · Millbrook, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 23, 2015 · N6709S · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of heading control during the go-around in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees. - [NTSB GAA16CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA030.md): Mcpherson John G Pietenpol Aircamper · Placerville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 23, 2015 · N169JG · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and an impact with terrain. - [NTSB ERA16LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA022.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Bluemont, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2015 · N43249 · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power as a result of the separation of the No. 5 connecting rod for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB ENG16WA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG16WA016.md): Boeing 737 · Cusco, Peru · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 23, 2015 · OB-2040-P · Substantial damage > The Comisión de Investigación de Accidentes de Aviación – CIAA of Peru has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Peruvian Airlines Boeing 737, which occurred on October 23, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the… - [NTSB ERA16WA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA050.md): Cessna 150H · Rondonopolis Municipality, Brazil · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 22, 2015 · PR-DMT · Destroyed > On October 22, 2015, about 1130 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 150H, Brazilian registration PR-DMT, was destroyed when it impacted terrain while on approach to land at Rondonopolis Airport, Rondonopolis, Mato Grosso, Brazil. The two occupants were… - [NTSB CEN16WA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA020.md): Learjet 31 · La Tinaja, Mexico · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 22, 2015 · XB-GYB · Destroyed > The Direccion General de Aeronutica Civil (DGAC) of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an fatal accident involving a LearJet 31A, XB-GYB, that occurred on October 22, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the DGAC under the… - [NTSB GAA16CA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA026.md): Rans S-7 · Gerlach, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 21, 2015 · N272X · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain pitch and airspeed control, in conjunction with full flaps, while maneuvering at a low altitude, resulting in a tail-stall and subsequent impact with the ground. - [NTSB DCA16CA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16CA009.md): Boeing 757 223 · Dallas, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 21, 2015 · N183AN · No damage > the disabled passenger not being properly secured during the transfer from the aisle chair causing him to slide to floor and receive a serious injury. - [NTSB GAA16CA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA071.md): Bell 206 · Christmas Island, Kiribati · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2015 · N1060C · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and the maintenance crew's failure to remove the tie down. - [NTSB GAA16CA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA023.md): Cessna 140 · Fort Benton, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2015 · N76001 · Substantial damage > A hard landing which resulted in a loss of directional control, main landing gear collapse, and damage to the left wing spar. - [NTSB DCA16WA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA007.md): Boeing 737 · Paderborn, Germany · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 20, 2015 · TC-SEE · Minor damage > The German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Investigation (BFU) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737-800, which occurred on October 20, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the BFU investigation… - [NTSB GAA16CA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA022.md): Cessna 180H · Sioux Falls, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2015 · N9780G · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to land with a 20 knot direct cross wind, which resulted in a loss of directional control and the right wing impacting terrain and a subsequent ground loop. - [NTSB ERA16WA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA020.md): Learjet 35A · Buenos Aires, Argentina · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 19, 2015 · LV-ZSZ · Destroyed - [NTSB GAA16CA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA055.md): Bell 47G · Searchlight, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 18, 2015 · N73224 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a tree during hover flight. - [NTSB ERA16RA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16RA021.md): Beech 60 · Bogota, Colombia · Accident · 10 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 18, 2015 · HK3917G · Substantial damage > On October 18, 2015 at 2119 UTC, a Beechcraft B60, Colombian registration HK3917G, registered to and operated by Sky Hub Aviation, was destroyed during a collision with a building in Barrio El Lujan, Bogota, Colombia. The pilot, three passengers, and six… - [NTSB ERA16LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA019.md): Beech 23 · Humboldt, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2015 · N2339J · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power due to low No. 2 cylinder compression and an inoperative right magneto. - [NTSB ERA16LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA018.md): Cessna 172 · Campobello, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2015 · N6636A · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the fuel system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to water contamination. - [NTSB WPR16FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA014.md): Piper PA 28R-180 · Morongo Valley, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2015 · N4972J · Destroyed > The non-instrument rated pilot's improper inflight decision-making to attempt to outclimb clouds along his planned route rather than reverse course, which resulted in his inadvertent entry into instrument meteorological conditions, spatial disorientation, and… - [NTSB GAA16CA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA024.md): Cessna 120 · McKinney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 17, 2015 · N2099V · Substantial damage > The pilot's use of excessive brake input during the recovery from the ground loop, which resulted in a nose over. - [NTSB ERA16LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA058.md): Cessna R182 · Sanford, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2015 · N381MB · Substantial damage > A collapse of the nose landing gear due to a separation of the drag attachment fitting from the airframe. The separation was likely due to preexisting damage from an undetermined event. - [NTSB CEN16LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA016.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Lancaster, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2015 · N849CD · Destroyed > The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper glidepath during a night visual approach, which resulted in impact with a power line. Contributing to the accident was an inoperative precision approach path indicator. - [NTSB CEN16LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA015.md): Bobby Martin Autogyro MTO Sport · Wallisville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2015 · N3232Z · Substantial damage > Fracture of the pusher propeller blade due to impact damage from an unknown object while in flight, which resulted in a severe vibration and a loss of thrust. - [NTSB CEN16FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA014.md): Zidek Vans RV-4 · Cortland, NE · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2015 · N999ZF · Destroyed > The pilot's decision to intentionally maneuver at a low altitude and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the climbing right turn, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB GAA16CA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA025.md): Donham Timothy J RV 6A · Grenada, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 16, 2015 · N8188D · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion. - [NTSB GAA16CA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA021.md): Piper PA 18-150 · Old Harbor, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 16, 2015 · N4336Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, resulting in a collision with terrain. - [NTSB ANC16WA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16WA004.md): Cessna 207 · Taylor, Canada · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 16, 2015 · C-GNVZ > On October 16, 2015, about 2330 Coordinated Universal Time, a Cessna 207 airplane, C-GNVZ, impacted terrain near Taylor, British Columbia, Canada, under unknown circumstances. The pilot and passenger sustained fatal injuries. The Transportation Safety Board… - [NTSB WPR16FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA013.md): Aviat A-1C-200 · Swan Valley, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2015 · N280TB · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering in high density altitude conditions over mountainous terrain, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB GAA16CA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA015.md): Maule M 7-260C · Grace, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 15, 2015 · N288BC · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose over. - [NTSB ERA16LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA016.md): Titan Tornado · Mitchells, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 15, 2015 · N4070F · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to fatigue cracking and separation of the No. 3 cylinder exhaust valve stem. - [NTSB ERA16LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA015.md): Bell 206L 3 · Dickinson, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2015 · N206CJ · Substantial damage > The improper installation by company maintenance personnel of the securing hardware of a tail rotor driveshaft section, which resulted in that section of tail rotor driveshaft disconnecting and a complete loss of tail rotor thrust. - [NTSB CEN16LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA017.md): Comp Air CA8 · Ray, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2015 · N224MS · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper use of the trim, which created a cross-controlled situation and resulted in an aerodynamic stall during the attempted go-around. - [NTSB WPR16LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA011.md): Christopher Tom Kitfox 5 · Battle Ground, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2015 · N533RC · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB WPR16FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA012.md): Bucker Jungmeister BU 133 · Missoula, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2015 · N1940J · Destroyed > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while executing a return to the runway after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s… - [NTSB GAA16CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA042.md): Cessna 421 · Amarillo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 14, 2015 · N19CH · Substantial damage > The loss of directional control during taxi to the runway as a result of insufficient brake fluid level in the right brake master cylinder, resulting in a taxiway excursion and collision with a drainage culvert. - [NTSB GAA16CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA017.md): Cessna 195A · Aztec, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 14, 2015 · N90K · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in runway excursion and collision with terrain. - [NTSB GAA16CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA016.md): Central Missouri State Univ HP 14 · Jackson, NH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 14, 2015 · N102MW · Substantial damage > The glider pilot's decision to descend into a broken to overcast cloud layer, which resulted in encountering instrument meteorological conditions and the pilot parachuting from the glider. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of planning for an… - [NTSB ERA16WA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA013.md): Cessna 208B · Yumbillo, Colombia · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 14, 2015 · PR-MIC · Destroyed > On October 14, 2016, about 1645 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 208B, Brazilian registration PR-MIC, operated by Microsurvey Aerogeofisica E Consultoria Cientifica of Brazil, was destroyed when it impacted mountainous terrain during a survey flight near… - [NTSB ERA16LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA014.md): Gross Michael E Stol CH 701 · Eufala, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2015 · N4931M · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined, because postaccident examination revealed no evidence of any preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures. Also causal was the pilot's decision to continue the takeoff… - [NTSB CEN16FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA013.md): Cessna 421B · Hammond, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2015 · N33FA · Destroyed > The loss of right engine power on takeoff due to maintenance personnel's failure to properly tighten the crankcase through-studs during cylinder replacement, which resulted in crankshaft fracture. Also causal were the pilot's failure to feather the propeller… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?page=362 ## 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=361 --- 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.