# NTSB investigations, 2016, FL 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 1 of 2 · 96 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB ERA17LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA077.md): Beech 76 · Dunnellon, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2016 · N6627U · Substantial damage > An inadequate 100-hour maintenance inspection that failed to detect and correct loose nuts on a single-drive dual magneto, which led to the subsequent separation of the magneto from the engine during initial climb and the total loss of engine power. - [NTSB ERA17FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA074.md): Independent Technologies Epic LT · Port Orange, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2016 · N669WR · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in the exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to fly a stabilized approach… - [NTSB GAA17CA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA104.md): Cessna 172 · Palm Coast, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 24, 2016 · N1289Y · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and porpoise. - [NTSB ERA17LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA071.md): Cessna 150 · Palm Bay, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 2016 · N150EC · Substantial damage > Unknown maintenance personnel’s improper routing of electrical wires in the engine compartment, which resulted in chafing and a subsequent in-flight fire. - [NTSB ERA17LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA070.md): Beech A36 · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2016 · N410BC · Substantial damage > The pilot's impairment by alcohol before and during the flight, which led to his improper fuel management and resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent loss of engine power. - [NTSB GAA17CA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA149.md): Piper PA28 · Palm Coast, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 13, 2016 · N3563K · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the taxiway sign. - [NTSB ERA17CA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17CA068.md): Beech A36 · New Smyrna Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 12, 2016 · N776WM · Substantial damage > The pilot's inappropriate response to an emergency exit window opening in flight, which resulted in a loss of control, precautionary off-airport landing, and subsequent impact with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper repair of the… - [NTSB GAA17CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA097.md): Cessna 195 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 11, 2016 · N195PC · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The other pilot’s failure to see and avoid the stationary airplane during taxi. - [NTSB GAA17CA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA084.md): American Legend AL3 · Pensacola, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 23, 2016 · N155WB · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s incorrect brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control. - [NTSB GAA17CA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA086.md): Beech A36 · Ft. Myers, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 18, 2016 · N64793 · Substantial damage > An in-flight collision with a flock of birds. - [NTSB GAA17CA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA081.md): Cessna 172 · Destin, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 17, 2016 · N9358L · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s overcorrection with right rudder, which resulted in a loss of directional control, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action. - [NTSB ERA17LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA044.md): Cessna 152 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2016 · N94292 · Substantial damage > The loss of torque on the No. 3 connecting rod’s nuts, which resulted in the failure of the No. 3 connecting rod’s bolts and a subsequent total loss of engine power due to the operator's maintenance personnel’s improper installation of the connecting rod nuts. - [NTSB ERA17LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA041.md): Beech 36 · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2016 · N3089A · Destroyed > A loss of aircraft control for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any evidence of preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures of the flight controls that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB ERA17FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA038.md): Quad City Challenger · Crescent City, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2016 · N327SH · Destroyed > An abrupt pitch-up maneuver following a descent, which resulted in the in-flight separation of the right wing due to the overload failure of both the forward and aft right wing attachment brackets. - [NTSB GAA17CA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA065.md): Cessna 172 · Sarasota, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 8, 2016 · N2272C · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB ERA17LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA037.md): Aviat A 1B · Geneva, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2016 · N54HY · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power due to debris in the No. 1 cylinder that damaged the spark plugs. - [NTSB ERA17LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA034.md): Piper PA32 · Bartow, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 2016 · N3941X · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power during approach for reasons that could not be determined because engine examinations did not reveal any evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB GAA17CA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA198.md): Aeros 2 · Blountstown, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 29, 2016 · UNREG · Substantial damage > The noncertificated pilot's decision to fly the weight-shift-controlled aircraft without having received training in the aircraft type, which resulted in his loss of aircraft control shortly after takeoff. - [NTSB DCA17MA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17MA022.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD 10-10F · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Major investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2016 · N370FE · Substantial damage > The failure of the left main landing gear (MLG) due to fatigue cracking that initiated at a corrosion pit. The pit formed in the absence of a required protective cadmium coating the cause of which could not be determined from available evidence. Contributing… - [NTSB GAA17CA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA040.md): Piper PA 20S · Arcadia, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 23, 2016 · N7329K · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper pitch and power control during landing in a straight float-equipped airplane on grass in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control. - [NTSB GAA17CA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA043.md): Aeronca 11AC · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 22, 2016 · N9410E · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion. - [NTSB ERA17LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA024.md): Cessna 172 · Cedar Key, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2016 · N1827Y · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power due to a stuck exhaust valve and the noncertificated pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in the airplane being overloaded, both of which led to the airplane's inability to attain a positive climb rate.… - [NTSB GAA17CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA042.md): Cessna 152 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 17, 2016 · N46953 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion. - [NTSB ERA17LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA018.md): Cessna 208 · Dunnellon, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2016 · N208KM · Substantial damage > The jumpmaster's failure to guard the reserve parachute ripcord, which caused an inadvertent deployment of his reserve parachute. - [NTSB ERA17CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17CA013.md): Mickler Larry J RV6 A · Bell, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 11, 2016 · N686RM · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusting crosswinds, which resulted in a bounced landing and nose-over. - [NTSB GAA17CA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA022.md): Allen Robert RV6 · Ocala, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2016 · N399DC · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a total loss of engine power, and a forced landing. - [NTSB ERA17LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA026.md): Cessna 172 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 1, 2016 · N497SJ · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper landing flare in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a nose landing gear collapse. - [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 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 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 GAA16CA475](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA475.md): Beech 200 · Apopka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 10, 2016 · N369CD · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted aborted landing in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and an impact with a tree. - [NTSB ERA16FA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA311.md): Sikorsky S61 · Palm Bay, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2016 · N805AR · Destroyed > A dual loss of engine power for undetermined reasons after the pilot's improper decision to attempt another maneuver after recovering from a perceived compressor stall, rather than returning to the airport. - [NTSB ERA16FA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA309.md): Cessna 172 · Hollywood, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2016 · N6091E · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight weather planning, which resulted in continued flight into a thunderstorm and a subsequent loss of airplane control. - [NTSB DCA16FA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16FA217.md): Boeing 737-700 · Pensacola, FL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2016 · N766SW · Substantial damage > A low-cycle fatigue crack in the dovetail of fan blade No. 23, which resulted in the fan blade separating in flight and impacting the fan case. This impact caused the fan blade to fracture into fragments that traveled farther than expected into the inlet,… - [NTSB GAA16CA502](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA502.md): Arion Skys Open Sport Lightning · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 24, 2016 · N481SL · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB ERA16FA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA297.md): Heberlein Ronald Vans RV 9A · Sebring, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2016 · N379RV · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain. - [NTSB ERA16LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA299.md): Progressive Aerodyne Searey · Sebring, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2016 · N801SR · Substantial damage > A disconnected ground wire during initial climb, which degraded the fuel boost pumps’ performance and resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB GAA16CA448](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA448.md): Cessna 152 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 21, 2016 · N94939 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper pitch control during landing, which resulted in a bounced landing, and a nose landing gear collapse. - [NTSB ERA16LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA305.md): Dayton A Babcock Storm · Eustis, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2016 · N516VB · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the loss of engine power due to a malfunctioning alternator, which precipitated the off-field landing, and the pilot’s decision to attempt to take… - [NTSB ERA16LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA295.md): Piper PA34 · Hollywood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2016 · N16499 · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel’s failure to comply with an airworthiness directive for the propeller, which resulted in a propeller hub failure due to fatigue. - [NTSB GAA16CA454](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA454.md): Piper PA 34 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 13, 2016 · N8166U · 2 aircraft · Minor damage > The other pilot's failure to ensure that the brake was fully engaged and his subsequent failure to notice that his airplane was rolling forward, which resulted in it hitting another airplane. - [NTSB ERA16FA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA279.md): Cessna 414 · Destin, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2016 · N2735A · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation shortly after takeoff, while maneuvering over water during dark night conditions. - [NTSB ERA16CA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16CA278.md): Trick Trikes Storm · Valkaria, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2016 · N4367X · Substantial damage > The pilot’s premature rotation during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a hard landing. - [NTSB GAA16CA415](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA415.md): Cessna 172 · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2016 · N1688C · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. - [NTSB ERA16LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA276.md): Piper PA28R · Panama City, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2016 · N94JR · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power during approach for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any evidence of preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB ERA16LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA268.md): Frank Ware Velocity TXL · Sebastian, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2016 · N916TC · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to maintenance personnel’s improper setting of the aneroid adjustment. - [NTSB ERA16LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA266.md): Republic RC 3 · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2016 · N87570 · Substantial damage > Improper installation of a fuel line by unknown personnel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB ERA16LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA252.md): Cessna 310 · Bartow, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2016 · N100CP · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to move the fuel selectors to the “main” position in accordance with the Before Landing checklist, which resulted in fuel starvation and the total loss of power of both engines. - [NTSB ERA16LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA251.md): Tumbling Goose 12S · Zellwood, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2016 · N867TG · Destroyed > A total loss of engine power during descent for reasons that could not be determined because impact damage precluded a complete examination of the fuel servo. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2016&state=FL&page=2 ## 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" = 'FL' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?state=FL&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. 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