# NTSB investigations, 2016, NV

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 WPR17FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA024.md): Piper PA 31T · Elko, NV · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2016 · N779MF · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power to the left engine for reasons that could not be determined due to the extensive fire and impact damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB GAA17CA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA054.md): Cessna A185 · Winnemucca, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 25, 2016 · N7711L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR17LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA012.md): Northland IVP · Lovelock, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2016 · N4YB · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the intake valve in the No. 3 cylinder for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB GAA17CA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA039.md): Evolution Revo · Carson City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2016 · N31PH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction's inadvertent application of throttle during the engine start, which led to an inadvertent acceleration and a roll-over.
- [NTSB GAA17CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA033.md): Stinson 108 3 · Boulder City, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2016 · N818C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to ensure that the aerial pickup towline was not entangled around the horizontal stabilizer after the banner pickup.
- [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 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 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 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 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 WPR16FA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA178.md): Piper PA 28R-201T · Reno, NV · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2016 · N821ET · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to depart with the airplane loaded above its maximum gross weight and at or just beyond its aft center of gravity limitations, which resulted in a loss of control during the initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pressure to…
- [NTSB WPR16FA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA172.md): Beech A36 · Sparks, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2016 · N985CA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's selection of a landing runway which, given the wind and traffic conditions, was susceptible to high crosswinds and the translation of wake turbulence across its approach path, and the controller's and pilot's failure to ensure separation from the…
- [NTSB GAA16CA444](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA444.md): P Z L -Warszawa-Cnpsl PZL 104 Wilga · Austin, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 21, 2016 · N65ZA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate descent rate during the base to final turn, which resulted in a forced landing, and an intentional aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's excessive braking, which resulted in a nose over…
- [NTSB WPR16FA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA166.md): Douglas TA-4K · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2016 · N140EM · Destroyed
  > Foreign object debris in the engine's main fuel control unit, which restricted fuel flow and subsequently resulted in the loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the installation or addition of an extra seal during the main fuel control unit…
- [NTSB GAA16CA428](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA428.md): Grumman American Avn. AA 5A · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 12, 2016 · N26104 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid fence posts during landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the wings.
- [NTSB WPR16FA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA160.md): AMS Flight Carat A · Minden, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2016 · N11DY · Substantial damage
  > Impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB GAA16CA402](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA402.md): Cirrus Design SR · Henderson, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2016 · N341CP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and a landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB WPR16LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA141.md): Luscombe 8A · Minden, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2016 · N2759K · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a main landing gear leg during takeoff due to corrosion, which resulted in a nose-over during the subsequent landing on a grassy area.
- [NTSB GAA16CA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA362.md): Cessna U206 · Ely, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2016 · N9304R · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's incorrect pitch control during the landing flare, which resulted in a tail strike.
- [NTSB GAA16CA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA349.md): Cessna 150 · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2016 · N5842E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion, impact with a sign, and left wing damage.
- [NTSB DCA16CA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16CA182.md): Boeing 737-932ER · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 5, 2016 · N801DZ · No damage
  > An encounter with wake turbulence that resulted in a flight attendant injury.
- [NTSB GAA16CA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA279.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 2, 2016 · N441JL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction's incorrect action of interfering with the flight controls and failure to comply with the flight instructor's commands, which resulted in a loss of lateral bank control and a rollover.
- [NTSB GAA16CA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA282.md): G Elwin Halvorsen PA18WB/L21-180 · Gerlach, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2016 · N45EH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, resulting in a nose over.
- [NTSB WPR16LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA117.md): Howell Bob Howell Special · Minden, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2016 · N4393H · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear assembly due to overstress fracture.
- [NTSB GAA16CA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA259.md): Cessna 182 · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 24, 2016 · N4793D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel planning, resulting in fuel exhaustion and substantial damage to the firewall during the forced landing.
- [NTSB WPR16LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA109.md): Cessna 172RG · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2016 · N6281V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR16FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA097.md): Extra Flugzeugproduktions-Und EA 300/L · Henderson, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2016 · N330MT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to monitor and maintain clearance with terrain while maneuvering at low level. Contributing to the accident, was the pilot's failure to conduct an adequate amount of clearing turns while maneuvering at low level.
- [NTSB WPR16LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA069.md): Bell 47G 3B 1 · Carson City, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 2016 · N1181W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient main rotor rpm, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control and a dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB WPR16LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA056.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 2016 · N7020U · Substantial damage
  > The loss of helicopter control as a result of the loss of tail rotor effectiveness.
- [NTSB WPR16LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA048.md): Beech 35 C33 · Henderson, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2016 · N20XY · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during final approach for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.

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

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

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