NTSB investigations, 2016
180,610 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,589 accidents, the rest incidents and other occurrences. Each has NTSB’s narrative and, once the investigation is done, its probable cause; since 2008, its findings and sequence of events.
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duckdb -csv -c "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"
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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
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NTSB DCA16WA225Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Papua, IndonesiaThe government of Indonesia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on September 13, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Indonesia's investigation under the…NTSB CEN16WA376Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationSchweizer 269C · Lausanne - La Blecherette, SwitzerlandThe Swiss Accident Investigation Board (SAIB) of Switzerland has notified the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of an incident involving a Schweizer Aircraft Corporation 269 helicopter, HB-ZLB, that occurred on September 13, 2016. The NTSB has…NTSB CEN16RA399Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna P210N · Guatemala City, GuatemalaOn September 13, 2016, about 1600 UTC, a Cessna turbo P210N, N210BC, owned and operated by a private individual lost engine power in cruise flight and impacted on a road near Guatemala City, Guatemala. The pilot on board was not injured. The airplane…NTSB CEN16LA374Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201 · Bowling Green, OHThe pilots’ failure to complete the Emergency Landing Gear Extension checklist and maintenance personnel’s failure to correctly repair spliced wires on the left main landing gear down limit switch, which prevented the pilots from knowing whether the gear was…NTSB WPR16LA188Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Rockport, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control while on the ground, which resulted in mast bumping.NTSB WPR16FA178Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28R-201T · Reno, NVThe 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 GAA16CA484Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Olathe, KSThe pilot’s failure to reduce the throttle during the landing roll resulting in a loss of directional control.NTSB GAA16CA483Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Covington, GAThe pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB DCA16WA241Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna 152 · Nairobi, KenyaThe Kenya Air Accident Investigation Division (AAID) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Cessna 152 airplane that occurred on September 12, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAID investigation under the…NTSB WPR16WA180Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna 172RG · Parafield Aerodrome, Australia, AustraliaOn September 11, 2016, at 1606 local time, Cessna 172RG, VH-MKG, while hand-starting the engine at Parafield Aerodrome, Australia, the pilot was fatally injured and the damage to the airplane is unknown. The flight was under the pertinent civil regulations of…NTSB OPS16WA017Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationAirbus A330 · Gold Coast, AustraliaThe Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) of Australia has notified the NTSB of an incident involving an Airbus A330-343, which occurred on September 11, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the ATSB investigation under…NTSB GAA16CA522Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDieterich Robert A AIR CAM · McCall, IDThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and the left main landing gear wheel separating from the airplane, followed by an aborted landing, and a subsequent ground loop during the follow-on landing.NTSB CEN16LA366Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 18 · Greenville, MIThe pilot's premature turn during the takeoff climb and subsequent turn to avoid trees, which resulted in his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN16CA383Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20D · Brodhead, WIThe pilot's loss of airplane control during initial climb due to an excessively nose-high attitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to properly set the elevator trim before takeoff in accordance with the Before Takeoff checklist.NTSB ANC16FA065Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportHefty Polar Cub · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's severe impairment from carbon monoxide poisoning in flight, which resulted in a loss of control and a subsequent collision with trees and terrain.NTSB WPR16LA179Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMccluskey Challenger II · Bisbee, AZA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB GAA16CA492Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170 · Sidney, MTThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and the flight instructor’s inability to recover the airplane, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB GAA16CA476Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8 · Juneau, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the foot pad cover slipping off the right rudder pedal during the landing roll.NTSB GAA16CA475Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 200 · Apopka, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted aborted landing in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and an impact with a tree.NTSB WPR16FA176Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 310N · Wickenburg, AZTotal loss of power to the right engine during takeoff due to a fuel contaminant, which blocked the fuel flow transducer and resulted in fuel starvation to the engine.NTSB GAA16CA524Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportVan Hoomissen Gerald J Murphy Elite · Nordman, IDThe floatplane pilot's improper landing flare during landing on choppy water with a tailwind, which resulted in a nose-over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to determine the wind direction before landing.NTSB GAA16CA505Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA46R · Reserve, NMThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind.NTSB GAA16CA489Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBurkhart Grob Flugzeugbau G109 · Emigrant Gap, CAThe pilot's inappropriate decision to continue the flight into higher elevation under high-density altitude conditions, which degraded the glider's climb performance and resulted in impact with trees short of the intended runway.NTSB GAA16CA482Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Gulkana, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a tree while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB GAA16CA480Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes 369 · Peach Orchard, MOThe helicopter pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient separation between the main rotor blade and a power line during line guard installation, which resulted in an electrical arc to the main rotor.NTSB GAA16CA477Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPacific Aerospace 750XL · Warrenton, VAThe pilot's failure to set the wing flaps for takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, an aborted takeoff, and a runway overrun.NTSB ERA16CA314Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportQuicksilver Manufacturing Sport 2S · Cleveland, GAThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN16WA400Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationPiper PA-28-161 · Sevilla, SpainOn September 9, 2017, at 1918 local time, a Piper PA-28-161, Spanish registration EC-JCI, had a brake failure while taxiing at Sevilla Airport, Sevilla, Spain. There were no injuries to the private pilot and one passenger, The airplane was substantially…NTSB ANC16LA062Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDehavilland DHC-2 · Kodiak, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb and turn after takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall.NTSB GAA16CA481Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportStinson L 5 · San Antonio, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB DCA16WA237Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna 210 · Naivasha, Nakuru County, KenyaThe Kenya Air Accident Investigation Department (AAID) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Cessna 210 airplane that occurred on September 08, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAID's investigation under…NTSB CEN16WA365Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R66 · Carinthia, AustriaOn September 8, 2016, at 1920 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Robinson R66, Austrian registration OE-XHA, was destroyed when it impacted terrain under unknown circumstances near Carinthia, Austria. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of…NTSB GAA16CA470Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Diller, NEThe pilot's failure to go around after overshooting his intended touchdown point, which resulted in impact with farm equipment and terrain during an aborted landing attempt.NTSB ERA16WA342Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna 172RG · Amalfi, ItalyThe government of Italy has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Cessna Aircraft Company 172RG airplane that occurred on September 07, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Italy's investigation…NTSB ERA16FA312Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech F33 · Carrollton, GAThe failure of the Beech pilot to see and avoid the Diamond that was in front of and below his airplane on final approach and his use of an incorrect radio communication frequency for the airport.NTSB ENG16WA036Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 777 · Tarcoola, Australia, AustraliaThe Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 777-31HER which occurred on September 7, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the ATSB investigation under the provisions…NTSB CEN16FA361Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 46-310P · Chariton, IAThe non-instrument-rated pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's design stress limitations and a subsequent in-flight breakup. Contributing to the…NTSB GAA16CA512Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT802 · Wilson, ARThe pilot’s failure to adequately survey the area of operation and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from power lines during an agricultural application flight.NTSB GAA16CA469Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRainbow Sky Reach Bushcat · Frankfort, KYThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle-of-attack while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA16FA311Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportSikorsky S61 · Palm Bay, FLA dual loss of engine power for undetermined reasons after the pilot's improper decision to attempt another maneuver after recovering from a perceived compressor stall, rather than returning to the airport.NTSB CEN16WA368Accident · 6 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA34 · Skopje, Macedonia, North MacedoniaOn September 6, 2016, about 1540 local time, a Piper PA-34-200T multi-engine airplane, serial number 34-8070170, German registry D-GLLW, was destroyed after impacting terrain while on an ILS approach to Runway 34 at Alexander the Great Airport (LWSK), Skopje,…NTSB CEN16WA367Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationUNknown Hummingbird 300LS · Rzeszow, PolandOn September 6, 2016, at 1125 UTC, an amateur built Hummingbird 300LS helicopter, Polish registration SP-YLN, caught fire during the on-ground cool down period following the first hovering flight of the helicopter after being built. The accident occurred at…NTSB CEN16WA357Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationRobin DR400 · Villanueva del Condado, SpainOn September 6, 2016, about 1420 hours coordinated universal time (UTC), a French manufactured Robin DR400-180 airplane, Spanish registration EC-KFG, impacted terrain neat Villanueva del Condado, Leon, Spain. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The…NTSB GAA16CA478Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Clemson, SCThe pilot’s loss of directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB GAA16CA467Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing A75N1(PT17) · Atlanta, TXThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point on a grass airstrip and the airplane's subsequent collision with trees during an attempted aborted landing.NTSB GAA16CA465Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna TR182 · South Lake Tahoe, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion and a nose over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to remove the carburetor heat during the attempted go-around in high…NTSB GAA16CA462Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT · Hondo, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from an antenna atop a tower while maneuvering at a low altitude and the airplane’s subsequent impact with terrain during an attempted off-airport landing.NTSB ANC16WA064Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationBell 206B · Fox Creek, CanadaOn September 5, 2016, about 1520 mountain daylight time, a Bell 206B helicopter, Canadian registration C-GHHU, impacted terrain during an aerial survey flight subsequent to a power loss about 12 miles southwest of Fox Creek, Alberta, Canada. The helicopter…NTSB GAA16CA486Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7GC · Palmer, AKThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and failure to assess the airplane’s fuel quantity before departure, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.NTSB GAA16CA479Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchleicher ASW 27 · Benton, TNThe glider pilot's descent below the glidepath and the subsequent hard, off-airport landing.