# NTSB investigations, 2016, MN

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 GAA17CA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA100.md): Cessna 150 · Warren, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 23, 2016 · N7961F · Substantial damage
  > The noncertificated pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN17LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA059.md): Cessna 210 · Longville, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2016 · N80RB · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight encounter with wind shear and gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a bounced landing and runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN17LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA058.md): Bellanca 17 30A · Blaine, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2016 · N4204B · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a lack of crankshaft lubrication to the No. 4 connecting rod journal.
- [NTSB CEN17LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA043.md): Beech 200 · Moorhead, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2016 · N80RT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain a positive climb rate during an attempted missed approach in night instrument meteorological conditions that were at/near approach minimums, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB CEN17LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA021.md): Zenith CH-750 · Morristown, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2016 · N8681 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel vapor lock. Contributing to the loss of engine power were the corrosion of the spark plugs and the spacing of the electrode gaps.
- [NTSB CEN17FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA012.md): Fairchild Hiller FH 1100 · Lino Lakes, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2016 · N4035G · Destroyed
  > The separation of the main rotor assembly due to mast bumping.
- [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 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 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 CEN16LA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA343.md): Cessna 170A · Hibbing, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2016 · N1726D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in impact with terrain near the runway.
- [NTSB CEN16LA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA326.md): Thrush S2R T660 · Ruthton, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2016 · N40499 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid the tower guy-wire during an agricultural spraying operation.
- [NTSB GAA16CA437](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA437.md): Cessna 152 · Belle Plaine, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2016 · N631TK · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper pitch technique after rotation during a short field take off, which resulted in the right wing impacting the ground and a nose gear collapse.
- [NTSB CEN16LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA324.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Lino Lakes, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2016 · N50437 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice, which resulted in reduced climb capability and impact with vegetation and terrain during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN16LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA303.md): Hughes 269A · Morris, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2016 · N269JB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain due to his distraction by the navigation system.
- [NTSB GAA16CA399](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA399.md): Air Tractor AT 301 · Bird Island, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 27, 2016 · N7311X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's diverted attention inside the cockpit and failure to maintain the airplane's altitude while maneuvering at a low altitude, resulting in an impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN16LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA287.md): Stinson 108 · Dodge Center, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2016 · N8019K · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.
- [NTSB CEN16LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA242.md): Czech Aircraft Works Spol Sro Sportcruiser · Wyoming, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2016 · N236SC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate flight planning and navigation for a flight at night, which resulted in his having to conduct a precautionary landing on an interstate highway due to low fuel and impacting the post of a wire road divider.
- [NTSB CEN16LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA231.md): Cessna 182Q · Blaine, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2016 · N377H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper airspeed during the landing approach, which resulted in an improper flare and hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA16LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16LA325.md): MD Helicopter 369E · Brainerd, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2016 · N155NR · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the helicopter’s windscreen for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information, which resulted in substantial damage to the main rotor blades and horizontal stabilizer.
- [NTSB GAA16CA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA293.md): Bell 47G · Hastings, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 8, 2016 · N25LB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain a positive rate of climb during takeoff from a service truck, which resulted in an impact with terrain and substantial damage to the tail boom and fuselage.
- [NTSB GAA16CA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA255.md): John Steven Caturia Replica PA18 · Braham, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 21, 2016 · N419JC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB GAA16CA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA256.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · South St Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 14, 2016 · N323FT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive nose high pitch attitude, which resulted in a tail strike during the landing flare.
- [NTSB CEN16LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA175.md): Airborne Windsports PTY Edge X Classic · Rush City, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2016 · N701FP · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain the appropriate pitch attitude during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s decision to conduct a solo flight without a solo endorsement in an…
- [NTSB CEN16LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA156.md): Bell 206 · Arden Hills, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 18, 2016 · N119SP · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence
- [NTSB GAA16CA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA189.md): TL Ultralight Sro TL-3000 Sirius · South St. Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 8, 2016 · N726T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper landing flare in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing and substantial damage to the firewall.
- [NTSB DCA16CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16CA089.md): Airbus Industrie A319 132 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 14, 2016 · N827AW · No damage
  > an encounter with turbulence that resulted in a serious injury to a passenger who was standing when the fasten seatbelt sign was illuminated.

## 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" = 'MN' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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

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