# NTSB investigations, 2016

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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB ERA17LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA005.md): Piper PA28 · Laurel, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2016 · N499TG · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a stuck carburetor float. The reason the carburetor float became stuck could not be determined because postaccident examination of the float and needle/seat revealed no anomalies.
- [NTSB ERA17FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA001.md): Culver PQ 14A · Hickory, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2016 · N4648V · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's use of automobile gasoline, which increased the likelihood of carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN17LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA009.md): Aero Smart Solutions Lancair Evolution · Iola, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2016 · N38DM · Substantial damage
  > Water contamination of the fuel due to the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which led to a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to complete the engine-out checklist, which resulted in an excessive loss of…
- [NTSB CEN17LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA003.md): Beech C23 · Taylor, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2016 · N9704L · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of debris obstructing the fuel strainer screen and corrosion of the fuel strainer bowl.
- [NTSB CEN17LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA001.md): Drake Kitfox Speedster · Jennings, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2016 · N157D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and subsequent aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR16LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA189.md): Dehavilland Beaver DHC 2 MK.1 · Lopez Island, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2016 · N6781L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land in an area of low visibility and ground fog, which resulted in collision with water.
- [NTSB ERA16WA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA332.md): Cessna 208 · San Antonio De Prado, Colombia · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 30, 2016 · HK3804 · Substantial damage
  > On September 30, 2016, about 1705 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 208B, Colombian registration HK3804, was substantially damaged when it impacted high terrain near San Antonio De Prado, Colombia. One of the Colombian certificated pilots and three of the…
- [NTSB ERA16LA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA331.md): Piper PA32RT · Camden, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2016 · N39686 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the improper torqueing of the magneto, which led it to its malfunctioning in flight.
- [NTSB DCA16WA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA242.md): Beech 1900C · Long Key, Bahamas · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 30, 2016 · N376SA
  > The Bahamas Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Beech 1900 on September 30, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIU investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex…
- [NTSB CEN16LA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA391.md): Cessna 177RG · Cloquet, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2016 · N1528H · Substantial damage
  > A lack of lubrication in the engine for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information, which resulted in a failure of the No. 4 connecting rod and a subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN16CA393](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16CA393.md): Bell 230 · Fargo, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 30, 2016 · N903SH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the ground obstacle during the landing with gusting winds present.
- [NTSB CEN16CA390](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16CA390.md): Cessna 182 · Rensselaer, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 30, 2016 · N2508Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in the left wing's subsequent impact with a cornfield.
- [NTSB GAA16CA520](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA520.md): Cessna 182 · Lakeport, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2016 · N2613G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed action to add power during the approach, which resulted in an impact with terrain prior to the approach end of the runway.
- [NTSB ENG16RA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG16RA041.md): BAE AVRO146RJ · Malmo, Sweden · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 29, 2016 · SE-DSP · No damage
  > The Swedish Accident Investigation Authority has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Avro 146-RJ100 which occurred on September 29, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the Swedish…
- [NTSB DCA16WA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA233.md): Beech 1900 · Mavivi, Congo - Kinshasa · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 29, 2016 · ZS-PZE · Substantial damage
  > The government of Congo has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BEECH 1900 airplane that occurred on September 29, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Congo's investigation under the provisions of…
- [NTSB CEN16LA386](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA386.md): Bell 407 · Lawton, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2016 · N361SF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of helicopter control during landing, which resulted in a hard landing and collision with a wall.
- [NTSB GAA16CA518](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA518.md): Beech C24 · Andrews, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 28, 2016 · N4690M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to land off airport at night and his lack of positional awareness, which resulted in his landing at the wrong location and impacting a fence.
- [NTSB DCA16WA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA229.md): Pulse Vapor 55 · Ballina, Australia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 28, 2016 · LHB270916
  > The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Pulse Vapor 55 unmanned helicopter that occurred on September 28, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the ATSB's investigation…
- [NTSB ERA16LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA333.md): Ryan Navion · Hurt, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2016 · N5327K · Substantial damage
  > Incorrect installation of the oil temperature probe and an inadequate annual inspection that failed to detect leaking oil around the loose probe, which resulted in a catastrophic engine failure due to oil starvation.
- [NTSB ERA16LA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA330.md): Tatkovsky James G Safari · Andover, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2016 · N330JT · Destroyed
  > The noncertificated pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control during initial climb.
- [NTSB ERA16FA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA329.md): Cessna 172 · Laytonsville, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2016 · N52126 · Destroyed
  > The pilot/mechanic's failure to maintain airspeed following a loss of engine power, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. Also causal was the pilot/mechanic's failure to service the engine…
- [NTSB DCA16WA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA227.md): Boeing 777 · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 27, 2016 · A6-ETL · Minor damage
  > The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) of the United Arab Emirates has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 777 that occurred on September 27, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the GCAA's investigation…
- [NTSB GAA16CA516](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA516.md): Piper PA 18 · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2016 · N2880P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for an off-airport precautionary landing, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA16CA514](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA514.md): Cessna 205 · Ellington, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2016 · N8433Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle-of-attack during the initial climb after an attempted go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN16WA392](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA392.md): Gulfstream G200 · Barcelona, Spain · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 26, 2016 · EC-KBC · No damage
  > On September 26, 2016, about 1959 hours universal coordinated time, a Gulfstream model G200 airplane, serial number 145, Spanish registration EC-KBC, was involved in a runway excursion while landing on runway 25R at Barcelona/El Prat Airport (LEBL), near…
- [NTSB ANC16LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16LA072.md): Helio H-250 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2016 · N6324V · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue fracture failure of both main landing gear (MLG) legs during the landing roll, which resulted in the collapse and separation of both MLG legs.
- [NTSB ANC16LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16LA071.md): Helio H-295 · Delta Junction, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2016 · N68857 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to take off from a wet, snowy airstrip and his delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB GAA16CA515](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA515.md): Cessna 172 · Pittsfield, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2016 · N73101 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate descent rate and runway alignment during the landing flare, which resulted in the airplane touching down left of the runway and impacting a ditch.
- [NTSB GAA16CA513](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA513.md): BRM Aero Bristell S · Minden, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2016 · N180BL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's over correction during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control, runway excursion, a landing gear collapse, and substantial damage to the right wing.
- [NTSB ERA16FA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA325.md): Mooney M20J · Pittstown, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2016 · N526AM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing touchdown attitude, which resulted in a propeller strike, and his inappropriate decision to abort the landing after the propeller had contacted the runway, which resulted in a loss of thrust and led to an aerodynamic stall during…
- [NTSB ERA16FA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA324.md): Cessna 120 · North Collins, NY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2016 · N3580V · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of the second airplane's pilot to see and avoid the first airplane as he was overtaking the first airplane.
- [NTSB CEN16WA384](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA384.md): Cessna 206 · Lake Kuashkuapishiu, Canada · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 25, 2016 · C-FWBQ · Substantial damage
  > On September 25, 2016, a Cessna U206F airplane, C-FWBQ, collided with terrain after departing from Lake Kuashkuapishiu, Quebec. The pilot was seriously injured and two passengers were fatally injured. This investigation is under the jurisdiction and control…
- [NTSB ANC16CA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16CA069.md): Piper PA18 · Willow, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2016 · N743R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA16CA526](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA526.md): Six Chuter Legend XL · Arcadia, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2016 · N149SC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to take off in high-density altitude conditions, which resulted in the powered parachute being unable to maintain a sufficient climb rate and its subsequent impact with power lines.
- [NTSB ERA16WA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA327.md): Agusta Bell AB206-B3 · Yartsevo, Russia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 24, 2016 · RA-01630 · Substantial damage
  > On September 24, 2016, at an unknown time, an Agusta-Bell AB206-B3 helicopter, Russian registration RA-01630, was substantially damaged when it crashed under unknown circumstances near Yartsevo, Russia. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured.The…
- [NTSB ENG16RA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG16RA042.md): BAE JETSTREAM4100 · Siddharthanagar, Nepal · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 24, 2016 · 9N-AIB · Substantial damage
  > The Government of Nepal Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Jetstream 41 which occurred on September 24, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited…
- [NTSB DCA16CA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16CA226.md): Bombardier DHC 8 202 · Dulles, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2016 · N366PH · Substantial damage
  > incorrect installation of the frangible towing fuse that prevented the nose landing gear from extending.
- [NTSB CEN16LA394](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA394.md): Piper PA 22-108 · Pearland, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2016 · N4920Z · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information following a thorough postaccident examination.
- [NTSB ANC16RA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16RA074.md): Pitts S2 · Seoul, South Korea · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 24, 2016 · HL1161 · Substantial damage
  > On September 24, 2016, about 1132 local time, an Aviat Pitts S-2B airplane, Republic of Korea registration number HL1161, operated by the pilot, was destroyed following an impact with terrain during an airshow at Taean Airfield, Republic of Korea. The pilot…
- [NTSB ERA16LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA328.md): North American T28 · Greenwood, MS · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 23, 2016 · N526D · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA16LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA322.md): Aero Vodochody L 39 · Norfolk, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2016 · N139AJ · Substantial damage
  > An uncommanded flap retraction for reasons that could not be determined, as a postaccident examination of the flap system did not reveal evidence of any preaccident anomalies.
- [NTSB DCA16WA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA230.md): Boeing 737 · Lores, Netherlands · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 23, 2016 · PH-HXA · No damage
  > The Dutch Safety Board (DSB) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737 that occurred on September 23, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the DSB's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as…
- [NTSB GAA16CA506](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA506.md): New Piper PA-28R · East St. Louis, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 22, 2016 · N834PC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear, which resulted in a gear-up landing.
- [NTSB GAA16CA503](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA503.md): Cessna 185 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 22, 2016 · N5892T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to recognize he was taking off with a tailwind and his inadequate compensation for taking off with a tailwind, which led to the airplane’s failure to attain a climb and a subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB ERA16WA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA334.md): Beech E55 · Campinapolis, Brazil · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 22, 2016 · PR-DTA · Destroyed
  > On September 22, 2016, about 2210 universal time coordinated, a Beech E55, Brazilian registration PR-DTA, was destroyed when it impacted terrain near Campinapolis, Brazil. The airplane departed the Santa Genoveva Airport (SBGO), Goiana, Brazil, and was…
- [NTSB ERA16LA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA326.md): Hughes 269B · Ozark, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2016 · N269BS · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined following a successful postaccident engine run on the accident helicopter.
- [NTSB ERA16LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA323.md): Learjet 25 · San Juan, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2016 · YV1738 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to land the airplane on a wet runway, in heavy rain, with tires worn beyond safe limits, which resulted in a hydroplaning condition and subsequent loss of directional control.
- [NTSB ENG16WA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG16WA043.md): Airbus A320 · Brisbane, Australia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 22, 2016 · VH-VFY
  > An Australian-registered A320-232 airplane in cruise flight between Sydney and Cairns, Australia had a failure of the right engine, an International Aero Engine V2527-A5. The airplane diverted to Brisbane for landing. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau…
- [NTSB CEN16LA387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA387.md): Pahnke Vernon A Vans RV 9A · Newark, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2016 · N699RV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly assemble the fuel pump, which resulted in the loss of fuel pressure and the subsequent partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN16LA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA381.md): Scottish Series 100 MDL 101 · Wichita, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2016 · N432BD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper preflight inspection during which he relied on the fuel totalizer and failed to ensure that sufficient fuel was onboard for the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2016&page=9

## 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
WHERE year(c."eventDate") = 2016
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=8&year=2016

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