# NTSB investigations, 2016, CO 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. ## Latest cases - [NTSB DCA17CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17CA042.md): Boeing 737 824 · Denver, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 14, 2016 · N24202 · No damage > An inadvertent encounter with mountain wave turbulence. - [NTSB CEN17LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA047.md): Cessna Citation 500 · Gunnison, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 2016 · N332SE · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to fly a stabilized approach and his inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to ensure that the airplane was properly serviced with fuel before departing on the… - [NTSB GAA17CA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA060.md): Cessna 172 · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 7, 2016 · N6026Z · Substantial damage > An in-flight collision with multiple birds. - [NTSB GAA17CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA016.md): Robinson Stewart J Bearhawk · Calhan, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 7, 2016 · N507SR · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion. - [NTSB GAA17CA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA015.md): Stinson 108 · Rifle, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 6, 2016 · N4210C · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion. - [NTSB DCA17CA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17CA005.md): Boeing 737-8H4 · Denver, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 5, 2016 · N8324A · No damage > the flight attendant losing her balance as she was removing her carry-on baggage resulted in her falling against an arm rest causing the serious injury. - [NTSB CEN16LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA348.md): Piper PA 18-180 · Colorado Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2016 · N66898 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control after encountering a wind gust during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop. - [NTSB CEN16FA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA331.md): Stemme S10 VT · Telluride, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2016 · N5021 · Substantial damage > The pilot's encounter with a downdraft that exceeded the climb performance of the powered glider and resulted in his inability to maintain clearance from the trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly near building clouds and rain… - [NTSB CEN16FA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA328.md): Aero Commander S2R · Center, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2016 · N8870Q · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during a low-level maneuver, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB GAA16CA394](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA394.md): Alon A2 · Alamosa, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 27, 2016 · N5690F · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff on an uneven runway surface, which resulted in it becoming airborne prematurely, an aerodynamic stall, and impact with terrain. - [NTSB CEN16LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA267.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Longmont, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2016 · N2576E · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to continue the takeoff after observing a partial loss of engine power, the reason for which could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures. - [NTSB GAA16CA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA378.md): Piper PA46R · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2016 · N465BP · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper nose down pitch attitude during touchdown resulting in a propeller strike, hard bounced landing, and nose landing gear collapse. - [NTSB CEN16FA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA241.md): Boeve Earl Seawind · Buena Vista, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2016 · N46EB · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a forced landing following a partial loss of engine power, which resulted in a hard landing and nose over. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined due to the severity of… - [NTSB CEN16LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA239.md): Piper J3F 65 · Strasburg, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2016 · N29042 · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice accumulation. - [NTSB CEN16LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA247.md): Beech E 90 · Longmont, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2016 · N92DV · Substantial damage > The pilot's unintentional activation of the green jump light before the airplane was properly configured and slowed for a jump and the jumpers' improper decision to continue with the jump after they recognized that the airplane was at a higher-than-normal… - [NTSB GAA16CA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA336.md): Cessna 152 · Delta, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2016 · N152L · Substantial damage > The pilot exceeded the critical angle of attack during the initial climb in tailwind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB CEN16LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA223.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Colorado Springs, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2016 · N678Z · Substantial damage > A hard landing on rough terrain due to a faulty deployment of the airplane’s airframe parachute system following a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined, because postaccident examination revealed no malfunctions or anomalies… - [NTSB GAA16CA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA327.md): Cessna R172 · Craig, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2016 · N998M · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain an adequate glide path during landing, which resulted in the airplane landing short of the runway and the nose wheel impacting the runway edge and substantial damage to the firewall. - [NTSB CEN16FA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA224.md): Cessna 320E · Creede, CO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2016 · N777GY · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of airplane control during descent following a loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations and engine test-runs of both engines revealed no evidence of any mechanical malfunctions or… - [NTSB GAA16CA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA337.md): Cessna T210 · Buena Vista, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 9, 2016 · N9915Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and substantial damage to the firewall. - [NTSB GAA16CA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA270.md): Rainbow Sky Reach Bushcat · Mack, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2016 · N273BC · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in runway excursion, impact with a ditch, and nose over. - [NTSB GAA16CA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA250.md): Cessna 182 · Calhan, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 21, 2016 · N42553 · Substantial damage > The pilot's incorrect pitch control during the landing flare in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing and nose over. - [NTSB CEN16FA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA188.md): Cessna P210N · Sheridan Lake, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 18, 2016 · N6609P · Substantial damage > The pilot's severe impairment from the combined effects of high levels of ingested alcohol as well as three impairing medications (zolpidem, lorazepam, and diphenhydramine), which resulted in his decision to attempt an aerobatic maneuver that the airplane was… - [NTSB GAA16CA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA214.md): Rockwell International 112TC · Durango, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 4, 2016 · N513CA · Substantial damage > The instructed pilot's interference with the flight controls during landing, which resulted in the flight instructor's inability to maintain directional control, resulting in a runway excursion and substantial damage to the firewall and left wing spar. - [NTSB GAA16CA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA201.md): Helicycle/Morrisey RR RM-1 · Denver, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 22, 2016 · N867TV · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter yaw while operating in conditions conducive to loss of tail rotor effectiveness, resulting in an uncommanded rapid right yaw and ground impact. - [NTSB GAA16CA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA146.md): Beech D17 · Brighton, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 11, 2016 · N9290H · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain the runway course during takeoff, resulting in the airplane drifting to the left and impacting a fence. A contributing factor to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention during the takeoff. - [NTSB CEN16FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA116.md): Curtiss Wright Travel AIR 4000 · Palmer Lake, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 2016 · N6464 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude in strong gusting winds, which resulted in exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's… - [NTSB CEN16LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA108.md): Cessna LC41-550FG · Grand Junction, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2016 · N10580 · Substantial damage > Failure of the right main tire for reasons that could not be determined because the tire was not available for examination. - [NTSB GAA16CA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA150.md): Cessna 172 · La Junta, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 31, 2016 · N2567U · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to take off with a tailwind, and exceed the critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with the ground. - [NTSB GAA16CA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA115.md): American Legend AL11C 100 · Las Animas, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 30, 2016 · N24184 · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, resulting in a nose over. - [NTSB CEN16FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA086.md): Beech C35 · Meeker, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2016 · N2025D · Destroyed > The non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to fly the airplane in instrument meteorological conditions at high altitude for greater than 30 minutes without the use of supplemental oxygen which resulted in hypoxia, and a subsequent loss of control. Contributing… ## 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 AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CO' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?state=CO&year=2016 --- 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.