# NTSB investigations, 2016, PA 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 GAA17CA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA092.md): Pitcairn PA 18 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 18, 2016 · N12680 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to correct the gyroplane’s right roll during the landing, which resulted in the exceedance of its critical angle and a subsequent roll-over. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s focus on preventing a potential ground loop instead… - [NTSB ERA17LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA046.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · West Chester, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2016 · N306RL · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's decision to continue the practice autorotation in known gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing and roll over. - [NTSB GAA17CA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA063.md): Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau DUO Discus · Port Matilda, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 5, 2016 · N484KS · No damage > The bystander's decision to walk onto the runway, which resulted in him being struck by the glider's left wing. - [NTSB ERA17CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17CA030.md): Kolb Fire FLY · West Middlesex, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 28, 2016 · UNREG · Substantial damage > The noncertificated pilot’s loss of airplane control while maneuvering at a low altitude. - [NTSB GAA17CA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA074.md): Raytheon 58 · Lancaster, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 25, 2016 · N600RV · Substantial damage > A collision with deer on the runway during the takeoff roll. - [NTSB ERA17FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA017.md): Piper PA28 · Austin, PA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2016 · C-GYSN · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of control while maneuvering in night instrument conditions that included light-to-heavy rain with severe turbulence, updrafts and downdrafts, and hail. Contributing to the accident was the pilot experiencing spatial disorientation, his lack… - [NTSB ERA17LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA016.md): Hatcher Roderick R CH701 · Albrightsville, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2016 · N3701M · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB GAA17CA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA026.md): Piper PA 28 · Latrobe, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 14, 2016 · N9097U · Substantial damage > The pilot’s unstabilized approach, which resulted in the airplane’s wing striking the ground while the pilot was maneuvering to realign with the runway. - [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 GAA16CA453](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA453.md): Cessna 150 · Franklin, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 24, 2016 · N8120S · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control resulting in a hard landing and the flight instructor's delayed action to assist the student pilot during the aborted landing, which resulted in a runway excursion, a right main and nose gear collapse, and… - [NTSB GAA16CA447](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA447.md): Cessna 172 · Williamsport, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2016 · N9480E · Substantial damage > The student pilot's distraction during taxi operations, which resulted in the airplane's left wing impacting a hangar. - [NTSB ERA16LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA285.md): Shaffer Donald Arion Lightning · Toughkenamon, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2016 · N270J · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the engine did not reveal evidence of any preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB ERA16FA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA269.md): Yakovlev YAK11 · West Mifflin, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2016 · N5940 · Substantial damage > A malfunction of the electrical system, which resulted in an electrical fire in the right wing root of the airplane, which compromised the fuel system and resulted in ignition of fuel. Contributing to the accident was the routing of the electrical wiring near… - [NTSB ERA16LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA270.md): Craig D Carter Stol CH 750 · Waynesburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2016 · N750AZ · Substantial damage > The partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. - [NTSB ERA16CA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16CA264.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Connellsville, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2016 · N1639E · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to properly set the throttle and secure the airplane before hand-propping the engine for startup. - [NTSB ERA16CA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16CA237.md): Piper PA 28-161 · Honesdale, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2016 · N8237Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in his attempt to take off near the airplane’s maximum gross weight in high-density altitude conditions that degraded the airplane’s takeoff and climb performance and resulted in an aborted takeoff and… - [NTSB ERA16CA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16CA233.md): Cessna T206 · Farmington, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 28, 2016 · C-GPJH · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point and failure to perform a go-around once a safe landing on the runway could not be accomplished. - [NTSB ERA16LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA224.md): Cessna 172P · Honesdale, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2016 · N54285 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while departing in a heavily loaded airplane at high density altitude, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall, landing hard, and overrunning… - [NTSB ERA16FA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA215.md): Piper PA31 · State College, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2016 · N3591P · Destroyed > The pilot's decision to continue an unstabilized instrument approach in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. - [NTSB GAA16CA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA315.md): Seela Gerald L Glasair SH 2F · State College, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 8, 2016 · N666GJ · Substantial damage > The pilot's hard landing in gusting wind conditions. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's unfamiliarity with the newly purchased airplane's throttle resulting in an unstable approach, and the pilot's ability to compensate for the wind. - [NTSB ERA16LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA200.md): Aeronca 7AC · Toughkenamon, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 1, 2016 · N83547 · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s inadvertent actuation of the fuel shutoff valve, which led to a total loss of engine power, forced landing, and impact with a hangar. Contributing to the outcome was maintenance personnel’s inadequate inspection of the fuel shutoff system… - [NTSB GAA16CA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA248.md): Luscombe 8 · Blue Bell, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 19, 2016 · N62925 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in runway excursion, and collision with a ditch. - [NTSB DCA16CA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16CA153.md): Airbus Industrie A320 214 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 14, 2016 · N103US · No damage > an inadvertent encounter with clear air turbulence that resulted in a serious injury to a flight attendant. - [NTSB ERA16LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA265.md): Eurocopter Deutschland MBB BK 117 C-2 · Pittsburgh, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2016 · N145HN · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel’s failure to properly secure the left vertical fin cowling during recent maintenance, which resulted in its separation and subsequent contact with the tail rotor system during flight. - [NTSB ERA16LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA167.md): Bell 47D1 · Myerstown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2016 · N202CH · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the engine revealed no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB ERA16LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA166.md): Champion 7ECA · Tannersville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2016 · N5094X · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. - [NTSB ERA16LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA154.md): Piper PA28 · West Mifflin, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2016 · N16366 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to follow checklist procedures for an engine fire during start. - [NTSB ERA16FA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA143.md): Robinson R44 · Canadensis, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2016 · N776JM · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation, which occurred after ascending in order to clear rising terrain and inadvertently entering the clouds. - [NTSB GAA16CA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA156.md): Rolladen-Schneider LS8 · Pine Grove, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 21, 2016 · N16BP · Substantial damage > The pilot's inability to maintain the glider's descent rate and glide path after encountering a downdraft, resulting in a collision with trees during an off airport landing. - [NTSB ERA16LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA126.md): Mooney M20 · Pottstown, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 9, 2016 · N242TS · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination and a subsequent off-airport landing. - [NTSB ERA16LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA116.md): Cessna 150L · Gettysburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2016 · N976HB · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons because examination of the engine and a successful test-run did not reveal any anomalies that would preclude normal operation. - [NTSB ERA16CA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16CA105.md): Piper PA34 · Williamsport, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 9, 2016 · N234NC · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude in cruise flight due to his diverted attention, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. ## 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" = 'PA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?state=PA&year=2016 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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