# NTSB investigations, 2016, WA

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 GAA17CA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA106.md): Maule M7 · Palouse, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 31, 2016 · N260BD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control on an ice- and snow-covered runway during taxi with a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR17FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA044.md): Cessna 182 · Dabob, WA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2016 · N52388 · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to continue a night visual flight rules into instrument flight rules conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to obtain…
- [NTSB WPR17LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA037.md): Beech A23 24 · Anacortes, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 11, 2016 · N7998L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and separation of the left main landing gear.
- [NTSB GAA17CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA072.md): Piper PA 28R · Payallup, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 11, 2016 · N9466K · Substantial damage
  > The airport’s failure to issue a NOTAM regarding the deployment of the traffic monitoring camera system before the accident, which resulted in the airplane striking the camera system during a short-field approach and landing.
- [NTSB WPR17LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA014.md): Aerospatiale AS350 · Starbuck, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2016 · N369BD · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot’s reliance on the fuel gauge that was displaying an incorrect fuel amount due to the separation of the fuel transmitter float pin guide from the float.
- [NTSB ENG17IA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG17IA003.md): Airbus A330 223 · Seattle, WA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2016 · N855NW · No damage
  > A No. 1 engine fire caused by a fuel manifold supply line high cycle fatigue crack which led to a fuel leak that subsequently ignited on hot engine case surfaces. The fatigue crack originated and progressed due to elevated fuel manifold assembly vibration…
- [NTSB GAA17CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA011.md): Fuller Neil H Glasair SH 2 · Bellingham, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 5, 2016 · N724NF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR16LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA189.md): Dehavilland Beaver DHC 2 MK.1 · Lopez Island, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2016 · N6781L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land in an area of low visibility and ground fog, which resulted in collision with water.
- [NTSB WPR16LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA187.md): Jurcan Seawind 3000 · Renton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2016 · N57TJ · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear system to either fully retract or extend due to a cracked hydraulic fitting flare, which resulted in the loss of hydraulic pressure.
- [NTSB WPR16LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA188.md): Bell 206B · Rockport, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2016 · N6181A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control while on the ground, which resulted in mast bumping.
- [NTSB GAA16CA485](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA485.md): Dormaier Monte R Baby Great Lakes · Mazama, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2016 · N110MD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB GAA16CA452](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA452.md): Simmons Noel SDL · Naches, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2016 · N945PL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR16LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA164.md): Zenith CH601 · Ocean Shores, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2016 · N619LD · Substantial damage
  > A reduction in electrical power, which disabled both fuel pumps and resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA16CA417](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA417.md): Cessna 172 · Everett, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 4, 2016 · N4801D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the building door, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing.
- [NTSB GAA16CA405](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA405.md): Bell 206 · Outlook, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 29, 2016 · N1087N · Destroyed
  > The pilot and ground crew's failure to visually inspect the helicopter's skids before takeoff, which resulted in a water hose becoming entangled on the right skid, a loss of control, an impact with terrain, and a post-crash fire.
- [NTSB GAA16CA410](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA410.md): Aeronca 11AC · Gig Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2016 · N9791E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, and subsequent wing tip strike, which resulted in substantial damage to the rear spar.
- [NTSB WPR16LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA142.md): Bell UH 1H · Mt. Adams, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2016 · N790RJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain yaw control as he slowed the helicopter during a landing approach, which resulted in the loss of helicopter control due to the loss of tail rotor effectiveness.
- [NTSB GAA16CA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA382.md): Gonzalez Manuel A RV 7 · Langley, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2016 · N228MG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land with a tailwind, which resulted in, landing long, a runway overrun, and impact with a berm and nose over.
- [NTSB GAA16CA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA345.md): Cessna 170 · Everett, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2016 · N401P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and substantial damage to the fuselage.
- [NTSB GAA16CA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA305.md): Cessna 172 · Pasco, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2016 · N733EC · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain pitch control during the simulated engine failure after takeoff, which resulted in a hard landing, landing gear(s) collapse, and wing damage.
- [NTSB GAA16CA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA286.md): Cessna 172 · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 6, 2016 · N539MT · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the airplane’s right steering rod end, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB GAA16CA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA281.md): American Champion 8KCAB · Black Diamond, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 4, 2016 · N244SF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's abnormal runway contact during the landing flare, which resulted in a porpoise, aerodynamic stall, impact with terrain, and nose over.
- [NTSB WPR16LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA127.md): Piper PA46 · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 2, 2016 · N301DM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to use the emergency procedures checklist for generator failures or for gear extension following a loss of electrical power due to the separated flag terminal of a diode in overstress, which resulted in a gear-up landing.
- [NTSB GAA16CA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA258.md): Bell OH 58 · Waitsburg, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 21, 2016 · N543SD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power line during low reconnaissance flight, which resulted in a power line strike, loss of control, and a subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA16CA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA216.md): Airborne Redback · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 4, 2016 · N528PG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately secure the aircraft while manually starting the engine from outside the cockpit, which resulted in the unmanned aircraft becoming airborne and colliding with a hangar roof.
- [NTSB WPR16FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA095.md): Mooney M20K · Woodland, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2016 · N97119 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in recognizing that the airplane was not performing as expected and aborting the takeoff, which resulted in collision with a berm beyond the end of the runway. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's exceedance of the airplane's gross…
- [NTSB GAA16CA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA193.md): Silvaire Luscombe 8A · Burlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 19, 2016 · N28437 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive application of the brakes during the landing roll, resulting in a loss of directional control, runway excursion, and ground loop.
- [NTSB WPR16LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA090.md): Cessna 172L · McNeil Island, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2016 · N1151M · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's fuel mismanagement, which led to fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was his failure to follow the appropriate engine start, before takeoff, and emergency checklists.
- [NTSB WPR16LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA076.md): Cessna 152 · Pullman, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2016 · N152LC · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing approach, which resulted in a hard landing and the subsequent overstress failure of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB GAA16CA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA138.md): Cessna 170 · Enumclaw, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 24, 2016 · N2715C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incorrect brake application during taxi, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB GAA16CA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA112.md): Piper PA 18A 150 · Auburn, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 24, 2016 · N9295D · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot receiving instruction to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a ground-loop.
- [NTSB WPR16LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA045.md): Piper PA18 · Newman Lake, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 2016 · N2684A · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

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

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

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