# NTSB investigations, 2016 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 34 · 1,662 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB WPR17FAMS2](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FAMS2.md): Cessna 172M · Open water, HI · Accident · 3 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Dec 31, 2016 · N174LL · Destroyed > Undetermined because the airplane was not located. - [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 CEN17LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA066.md): Gosselin Charles Glastar · Lee's Summit, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2016 · N120CG · Substantial damage > Partial failure of the electric system due to a battery short, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB CEN17FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA064.md): Piper PA 28R-200 · Vienna, IL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2016 · N2806R · Destroyed > The non-instrument rated pilot's decision to descend through an overcast layer of weather during dark night conditions, which resulted in the airplane impacting trees. - [NTSB CEN17FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA063.md): Piper PA28R · McKinney, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2016 · N4407T · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > The other pilot's use of an alternate traffic pattern entry procedure, which resulted in his inability to see and avoid the airplane, which was flying the preferred traffic pattern, and the subsequent midair collision. - [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 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 DCA17WA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA056.md): Boeing 737 · Paris, France · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 30, 2016 · CN-ROJ · No damage > The Bureau d'Enquêtes et d'Analyses (BEA) of France has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on December 30, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of France's… - [NTSB CEN17FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA072.md): Cessna 525 · Cleveland, OH · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2016 · N614SB · Destroyed > Controlled flight into terrain due to pilot spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was pilot fatigue, mode confusion related to the status of the autopilot, and negative learning transfer due to flight guidance panel and attitude indicator… - [NTSB WPR17LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA050.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 NG · Kingman, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 29, 2016 · N605SJ · Substantial damage > The loss of engine oil pressure during cruise flight, which resulted in partial loss of engine power and necessitated a forced landing. The loss of oil pressure was the result of a failed engine piston, likely initiated by foreign object damage, which… - [NTSB WPR17LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA043.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Mt. Baldy, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2016 · N324RS · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain main rotor speed during a low orbiting approach over a confined mountainous area. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to attempt to land in an area that did not allow for a safe exit path under conditions near… - [NTSB GAA17CA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA105.md): Piper PA 46 · Nashville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 29, 2016 · N301BK · Substantial damage > The pilot’s loss of directional control during the aborted landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion. - [NTSB DCA17WA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA086.md): Boeing 737 · Bucharest, Romania · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 29, 2016 · YR-BAR · No damage > The Romania Civil Aviation Safety Investigation and Analysis Center has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737, which occurred on December 29, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S Accredited Representative to assist under the provisions of ICAO… - [NTSB ERA17WA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA076.md): Air Tractor AT802 · Santa Juana, Chile · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 28, 2016 · CC-CCJ · Destroyed - [NTSB CEN17WA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA069.md): Sikorsky S92 · North Sea, UK, United Kingdom · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 28, 2016 · G-WNSR > On December 28, 2016, G-WNSR, a Sikorsky S-92A helicopter had a heavy landing on the deck of an offshore platform in the North Sea. The 11 persons on-board were not injured. This accident/incident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the… - [NTSB CEN17LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA090.md): Cessna 172B · Prairie Du Sac, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2016 · N6941X · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to taxi the airplane from the roadway and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from signs and a fence after a successful emergency landing following a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB CEN17LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA062.md): Piper PA22 · Piedmont, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2016 · N5499Z · Substantial damage > The pilot’s descent below glidepath, which resulted in the airplane’s impact with power lines. - [NTSB WPR17LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA042.md): Air Tractor AT 602 · Willows, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2016 · N602L · Substantial damage > The decision of the maintenance facility mechanic to conduct maintenance without reference to the applicable manufacturer’s guidance, which resulted in the improper reassembly and subsequent failure of the engine compressor bleed valve, which in turn… - [NTSB ERA17LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA075.md): Cessna 172 · Bridgeport, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2016 · N3772F · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to make steep turns to the right while operating on the right fuel tank with low fuel quantity, which led to a loss of engine power due to unporting of the right fuel tank and fuel starvation. - [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 DCA17WA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA047.md): Boeing 737 · Dabolim, Goa, India · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 27, 2016 · VT-JBG · Substantial damage > The India Air Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737-800 airplane that occurred on December 27, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB's investigation under… - [NTSB CEN17LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA061.md): Mead RV 8A · Farmington, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2016 · N918KS · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff in crosswind conditions. - [NTSB WPR17FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA041.md): Petrus David Wayne S90 · Fresno, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 2016 · N176PA · Destroyed > The pilot's abnormally steep takeoff climb followed by a loss of control and rapid descent to ground impact, for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ERA17FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA073.md): Cessna 182 · Gatlinburg, TN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 2016 · N1839X · Destroyed > The non-instrument-rated pilot's intentional visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's established anti-authority attitude. - [NTSB DCA17WA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA048.md): Boeing 737 · Addis Ababa, Ethiopia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 25, 2016 · SU-GEA · Minor damage > The Ethiopia Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737-800 airplane that occurred on December 25, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist AIB's investigation under the… - [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 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 GAA17CA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA099.md): Piper PA38 · Hartford, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 23, 2016 · N250YA · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced hard landing. - [NTSB ERA17WA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA085.md): Beech 58 · Tabatinga, Brazil · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 23, 2016 · PT-ICU · Destroyed > On December 23, 2016, about 1830 universal coordinated time, a Beech 58, Brazilian registration PT-ICU, was destroyed when it impacted wooded terrain while on approach to Tabatinga International Airport (SBTT), Tabatinga, State of Amazonas, Brazil. The two… - [NTSB ERA17FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA072.md): Piper PA28 · Middlebury, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2016 · N31202 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper decision to return to the airport following a partial or complete loss of engine power during takeoff initial climb and his failure to maintain sufficient airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in exceedance of the critical angle of… - [NTSB CEN17LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA070.md): Aeronca 15AC · Pontiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2016 · N1337H · Substantial damage > The improper installation of the left wheel brake torque plate by maintenance personnel, which resulted in the separation of the torque plate from the axle endplate and a loss of directional control during landing. - [NTSB CEN17LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA065.md): Lueck Kitfox 7 · Cody, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2016 · N320RJ · Substantial damage > Improper maintenance of the fuel pressure regulator, which resulted in an excessive fuel and airbox pressure differential and subsequent loss of engine power. - [NTSB GAA17CA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA103.md): Piper PA28 · Shreveport, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 22, 2016 · N9541W · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions during the go-around, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. - [NTSB ENG17WA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG17WA007.md): Boeing 767 · Toronto, Canada · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 21, 2016 · 4X-EAM > On Dec. 21, 2016, an ElAl Boeing 767-300ER, powered by Pratt & Whitney PW4000 turbofan engines, registration number 4X-EAM, while climbing through 13,000 ft. from Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Toronto, Canada, experienced a loss of power of the right… - [NTSB CEN17LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA060.md): Cessna 175C · Millersburg, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2016 · N8381T · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper in-flight fuel management and his failure to switch the fuel selector to the “both” position in accordance with the Before Landing checklist, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB DCA17WA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA044.md): Boeing 727 · Puerto Carreno, Colombia · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 20, 2016 · HK4544 · Destroyed > The Accident Investigation Group (AIG) of Colombia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 727 airplane that occurred on December 20, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AIG of Colombia's investigation… - [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 GAA17CA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA098.md): Cessna 182 · Apple Valley, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 19, 2016 · N5954B · Substantial damage > The pilot’s mismanagement of the available fuel, which resulted in a loss of engine power and a subsequent hard, off-airport landing and nose-over. - [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 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 ANC17LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17LA013.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Palmer, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2016 · N121MR · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain main rotor revolutions per minute (RPM) during a pinnacle landing, which resulted in a main rotor stall condition, a loss of control, and a subsequent impact with terrain. A contributing factor was the flight instructor's… - [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 DCA17WA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA054.md): Boeing 737 · Sydney, Australia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 17, 2016 · ZK-TLK · No damage > The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on December 17, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Australia's… - [NTSB OPS17IA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS17IA010.md): Boeing 777 · Mt. Wilson, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2016 · B-16726 · No damage > The incident was caused by the air traffic controller assigning the pilots a left turn instead of the required right turn after departure which placed the aircraft in an unsafe proximity with terrain and obstructions. Contributing to the incident was the air… - [NTSB GAA17CA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA109.md): Piper PA28R · Kewanee, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 16, 2016 · N55484 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear during the approach to land. - [NTSB CEN17LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA057.md): Stinson 108-3 · Ionia, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2016 · N812C · Substantial damage > A failure of the aft support cable on the left main landing ski due to an inadequately formed nicopress sleeve, which allowed the ski to rotate into a vertical position shortly after liftoff, and its unavoidable separation during the subsequent landing. - [NTSB ANC17FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17FA012.md): Piper PA 11 · Aniak, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2016 · N5028H · Substantial damage > The pilot's intentional flight of the airplane into terrain in an act of suicide. - [NTSB OPS17IA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS17IA008.md): Bombardier CL 600 2B19 · San Francisco, CA · Incident · Class 3 · Incident · Final report · Dec 15, 2016 · N986SW · 2 aircraft · No damage > The captain’s inadvertent turn onto the incorrect taxiway and subsequent entry onto an active runway without a clearance, which resulted in the runway incursion. - [NTSB GAA17CA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA101.md): Maule MX 7 · Willow, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 15, 2016 · N56681 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to ensure that the runway was clear of any obstacles before departure, which resulted in the airplane impacting a snowdrift. - [NTSB GAA17CA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA096.md): Piper PA28 · Madisonville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 15, 2016 · N7646W · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a gusting crosswind. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2016&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 ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?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. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.