# 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 CEN16LA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA380.md): Piper PA 30 · Mineral Wells, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2016 · N7663Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's fuel mismanagement, which resulted in fuel starvation to both engines and their subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ANC16CA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16CA073.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Soldotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 22, 2016 · N5507K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate glidepath during landing, which resulted in an unintended touchdown before the chosen landing area.
- [NTSB GAA16CA501](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA501.md): Piper PA28R · Ottumwa, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2016 · N3803T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle-of-attack during a simulated engine failure and landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the…
- [NTSB ERA16WA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA341.md): Air Tractor AT602 · Sao Jose do Rio Preto, Brazil · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 21, 2016 · N1001R · Substantial damage
  > On September 21, 2016, about 1415 coordinated universal time, an Air Tractor AT-602, N1001R, was substantially damaged during a forced landing to a sugar plantation, following a total loss of engine power during descent near Sao Jose do Rio Preto, Brazil. The…
- [NTSB ERA16LA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA320.md): Beech B100 · Jackson, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2016 · N66804 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ENG16WA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG16WA040.md): Airbus A319 · Chiclayo, Peru · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 21, 2016 · CC-COU · No damage
  > The Comisión de investigación de accidentes de aviación (CIAA) of Peru has notified the NTSB of an incident involving an Airbus A319-132, which occurred on September 21, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the CIAA…
- [NTSB CEN16LA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA382.md): Piper PA 28-140 · Wooster, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2016 · N4470X · Substantial damage
  > A total 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 CEN16WA396](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA396.md): Swearingen SA227 · Cologne, Germany · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 20, 2016 · D-CPSW · Minor damage
  > On September 20, 2016, at 1725 UTC, a Fairchild Swearingen Corporation SA-227-AC Metroliner, German registration D-CPSW, owned and operated by BINAIR Aero, sustained minor damage when the airplane veered off the runway while landing at the Cologne/Bonn…
- [NTSB CEN16FA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA378.md): Piper PA 28-235 · Lee's Summit, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2016 · N8983W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper control inputs during takeoff, which resulted in the exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and subsequent departure stall, and loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB GAA16CA495](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA495.md): Piper PA 11 · Grand Isle, VT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 19, 2016 · N4681M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack during a simulated engine failure and forced landing with a tailwind, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA16WA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA337.md): Embraer EMB810 · Miranda, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 19, 2016 · PT-VKY · Destroyed
  > On September 19, 2016, at 2000 coordinated universal time (1600 local), a Piper designed Embraer EMB810-D, Brazilian registration PT-VKY, was destroyed when it impacted terrain in the Miranda Municipality, State of Mato Grosso Do Sul, Brazil. The pilot was…
- [NTSB ENG16IA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG16IA037.md): Airbus A320 · Miami, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2016 · P4-AAA · Minor damage
  > the incorrect latching of the #2 Engine Fan Cowl following a routine maintenance check that resulted in separation of the cowl during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN16LA379](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA379.md): Cessna 172S · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2016 · N52265 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's unstable approach and subsequent loss of airplane control during an attempted go-around.
- [NTSB CEN16LA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA375.md): Piper PA 32R-300 · Grants, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2016 · N4477F · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB CEN16FA373](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA373.md): Cessna 182 · Ephraim, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2016 · N2012F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to execute a maneuvering approach at low altitude during night conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB WPR16LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA187.md): Jurcan Seawind 3000 · Renton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2016 · N57TJ · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear system to either fully retract or extend due to a cracked hydraulic fitting flare, which resulted in the loss of hydraulic pressure.
- [NTSB WPR16LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA185.md): Hoover David Arnold AR 6 · Reno, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2016 · N616DH · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot of Race 11’s failure to maintain clearance from Race 1 during takeoff, and the insufficient abort procedures specified within the race rules. Contributing to the accident was the pilot of Race 1’s decision to shut down the engine on the runway and…
- [NTSB WPR16FA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA183.md): Cessna 182P · Gilbert, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2016 · N20844 · Destroyed
  > An inadvertent explosion of pyrotechnics, which were contained in a box that had been installed on the airplane's left main landing gear assembly spring leg which resulted in shrapnel striking the airplane's left wing and breaching the left wing fuel tank,…
- [NTSB GAA16LA525](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16LA525.md): Cessna 120 · Davis, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2016 · N76284 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and noseover. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the seatbelt anchor bracket.
- [NTSB GAA16CA517](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA517.md): Jerant Frank Mong · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2016 · N777FJ · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The other pilot's failure to maintain adequate separation and visual lookout during landing, which resulted in his airplane colliding with the airplane ahead of it on the runway.
- [NTSB GAA16CA511](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA511.md): Cessna 172 · Auburn, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2016 · N7560D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA16LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA319.md): Grumman G164 · Chestertown, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 18, 2016 · N75EP · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to a failure of the No. 3 cylinder head, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with ground equipment.
- [NTSB CEN16WA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA377.md): Piper PA28 · Gödöllo, Pest, Hungary, Hungary · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 18, 2016 · HA-APZ · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC16CA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16CA066.md): Piper PA 18 · McGrath, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2016 · N5773D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive taxi speed, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB WPR16LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA184.md): OGG Richard A OGG Glasair I · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2016 · N70GG · Substantial damage
  > The failure of an induction elbow following an engine backfire, which resulted in an in-flight fire and loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR16LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA181.md): Dehavilland DH115 Vampire · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2016 · N4861K · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight failure of the canopy and subsequent loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR16FA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA182.md): Beech 95 B55 (T42A) · Broadus, MT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2016 · N413D · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's departure from cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB GAA16CA509](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA509.md): Grumman G44 · Lakeport, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2016 · N111W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to retract the landing gear, which resulted in a gear-down water landing and a nose over.
- [NTSB GAA16CA500](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA500.md): Aerotek Pitts Special · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2016 · N91JW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB GAA16CA499](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA499.md): Alex Michael Bantum/Tercel USA TERCEL-GYROPLANE · Blairstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2016 · N528WM · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s incorrect takeoff procedure, which resulted in a loss of main rotor rpm and the subsequent loss of directional control and runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN16FA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA372.md): Agusta A109 · Alexandria, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2016 · N91NM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's excessive cyclic input during a missed approach maneuver in night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control and spiraling descent into terrain.
- [NTSB GAA16CA523](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA523.md): Cessna 172 · Tooele, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 16, 2016 · N461SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.
- [NTSB GAA16CA519](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA519.md): Beech G35 · Kooskia, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 16, 2016 · N168B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear during landing.
- [NTSB GAA16CA510](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA510.md): Great Lakes 2T1A · Port St. Lucie, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 16, 2016 · N3771F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to avoid the drainage pipe during the landing roll on a private grass airstrip. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's reduced forward view from the rear seat.
- [NTSB GAA16CA498](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA498.md): Airtime Cygnet · Venice, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 16, 2016 · N145AT · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB GAA16CA494](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA494.md): Beech B23 · Raleigh, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 16, 2016 · N4002T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA16LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA318.md): Cessna P210 · Lancaster, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2016 · N224MH · Substantial damage
  > A landing gear collapse during landing for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination and testing of the landing gear did not reveal any evidence of preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal…
- [NTSB ERA16FA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA316.md): Cessna A188 · Alapaha, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2016 · N3547Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude during aerial application operations, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and entering an aerodynamic stall and spin.
- [NTSB DCA16WA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA232.md): Bell 430 · Cabinda, Angola · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 16, 2016 · D2-EYI · Destroyed
  > The Angola Ministry of Transport (MoT) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BELL 430 helicopter that occurred on September 16, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the MoT's investigation under the provisions of…
- [NTSB DCA16WA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA231.md): Boeing 727 · Kamina, Congo - Kinshasa · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 16, 2016 · 9Q-CVS · Substantial damage
  > The government of Dem. Republic of Congo (DRC) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 727 airplane that occurred on September 16, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of DRC's investigation…
- [NTSB ANC16LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16LA068.md): Jeffery D Tuttle BDK Carbon Concepts · Wasilla, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2016 · N8008Z · Substantial damage
  > The structural failure of both wings’ leading-edge slats, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB ANC16LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16LA067.md): Helio H 295 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2016 · N6464V · Substantial damage
  > Excessive side loads imposed on the tailwheel A-frame during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a separation of the tailwheel and the subsequent loss of directional control.
- [NTSB WPR16WA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16WA186.md): Little Eagle LE500 · Shijiazhuang City, China · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 15, 2016 · B-9246 · Destroyed
  > On September 15, 2016, about 0308 Universal Time, a Little Eagle LE500 single-engine airplane, Chinese registration B-9246, impacted flat terrain about 1,640 feet from the approach end of runway 18, at the Luan Cheng General Aviation Airport, Shijiazhuang…
- [NTSB GAA16CA491](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA491.md): Piper PA 28-180 · Valparaiso, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 15, 2016 · N3331R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
- [NTSB GAA16CA490](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA490.md): Piper PA 28 · Parkersburg, WV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 15, 2016 · N5673U · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action during the approach for landing, which resulted in impact with terrain short of the runway threshold. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate descent rate during…
- [NTSB ERA16WA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA317.md): Piper PA28 · Flanders, Colombia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 15, 2016 · HK1328G · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > On September 15, 2016, about 1523 universal coordinated time, a Piper PA-28-140; Colombian registration, HK1328G, operated by Aeroandes Flight Training School, and a Cessna 152; Columbian registration, HK2092G, operated by Acahel Flight Training School…
- [NTSB DCA16WA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA239.md): Cessna 152 · Malindi, Kenya · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 15, 2016 · 5Y-GSM · Minor damage
  > The Kenya Air Accident Investigation Division (AAID) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Cessna 152 airplane that occurred on September 15, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAID's investigation under the…
- [NTSB GAA16CA488](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA488.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Cedar City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 14, 2016 · N46HF · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action while providing hover instruction in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in dynamic roll-over.
- [NTSB CEN16LA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA369.md): Stinson V77 · Jordan, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2016 · N715FB · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN16FA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA370.md): Piper PA 11 · Arcanum, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2016 · N4910M · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's reckless flying attitude and use of multiple psychoactive drugs, which likely impaired his ability to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering at low altitude.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2016&page=10

## 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=9&year=2016

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