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 ERA16WA306Accident · 8 fatalForeign investigationEmbraer EMB820 · Londrina City, BrazilOn July 31, 2016, at 2357 universal coordinated time, an Embraer EMB820C (Piper PA-31-350), Brazilian registration PT-EFQ, was destroyed when it impacted a power line and terrain following a loss of power in the left engine, while on approach to Londrina…NTSB ERA16CA278Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportTrick Trikes Storm · Valkaria, FLThe pilot’s premature rotation during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a hard landing.NTSB DCA16WA213Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Makassar, IndonesiaThe National Transportation Safety Committee (KNKT) of Indonesia has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on July 31, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the KNKT's investigation…NTSB CEN16LA297Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172F · Newark, ILThe failure of the No. 4 cylinder exhaust valve, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and a forced landing. Contributing to the valve failure and loss of engine power was the extended time since the last overhaul.NTSB ANC16CA053Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna U206G · Sleetmute, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb after taking off from a wet runway and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB GAA16CA415Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Kissimmee, FLThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB GAA16CA408Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell Helicopter Textron 206 · Modesto, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during an autorotation, which resulted in abnormal ground contact and main rotor contact with the tail boom. Contributing to the accident was the low fuel level which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of…NTSB GAA16CA401Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportS C Aerostar S .A. Festival R40S · Frankfort, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion, a nose gear collapse, and impact with terrain.NTSB DCA16MA204Accident · 16 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportKubicek BB85 · Lockhart, TXThe pilot's pattern of poor decision-making that led to the initial launch, continued flight in fog and above clouds, and descent near or through clouds that decreased the pilot's ability to see and avoid obstacles. Contributing to the accident were (1) the…NTSB CEN16LA296Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan Navion B · Manitowoc, WIA leak in the gascolator due to degraded rubber gaskets, which allowed air to enter the fuel system and resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power during takeoff.NTSB CEN16LA294Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G 2 · Oshkosh, WIThe loosening and separation of the throttle linkage nut, which resulted in a loss of throttle control and subsequent hard landing after autorotation.NTSB CEN16LA293Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoam Larry Rans S 7 · Oshkosh, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control on takeoff, which resulted in his remedial action to induce an aerodynamic stall and the subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB WPR16FA153Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31T · McKinleyville, CAAn inflight fire in the floor area near the main bus tie circuit breaker panel that resulted from chafing between an electrical wire and a hydraulic line and/or airplane structure.NTSB GAA16CA405Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206 · Outlook, WAThe 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 GAA16CA404Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177 · Wickenburg, AZThe pilot's incorrect balked landing procedure, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent, hard landing, a runway excursion, and nose gear collapse.NTSB GAA16CA400Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Morristown, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain a safe taxi distance from a large turbine-powered airplane, resulting in an encounter of the turbine-powered airplane's jet blast while taxiing.NTSB GAA16CA388Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCanadian Light Acft Sales &Svc Bushcaddy Explorer · Island Pond, VTThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle-of-attack during approach, resulting in an inadvertent stall and hard landing.NTSB ERA16LA276Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28R · Panama City, FLA total loss of engine power during approach for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any evidence of preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN16LA303Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269A · Morris, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain due to his distraction by the navigation system.NTSB CEN16LA292Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT 402 · Sac City, IAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from power lines. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to circle over the field to identify hazards before beginning the aerial application.NTSB GAA16CA403Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Rexburg, IDThe student pilot's failure to retract the flaps during a go-around in high density altitude conditions, resulting in the airplane's inability to climb and a subsequent collision with terrain and nose over.NTSB GAA16CA402Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR · Henderson, NVThe 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 GAA16CA397Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportOlmsted Charles A RV · Dwight, ILThe pilot's delayed action to perform an aborted landing, which resulted in a nose over and substantial damage to the firewall, fuselage, and empennage.NTSB DCA16CA205Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirbus A321 231 · Bermuda, Bermudaan inadvertent encounter with clear air turbulence.NTSB CEN16LA291Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT602 · David City, NEThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN16FA295Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Holmen, WIThe pilot's loss of airplane control during an instrument approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of instrument flight proficiency.NTSB CEN16FA290Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportFlight Design Ctls · Fond du Lac, WICarburetor contamination following exposure to water in the fuel, which resulted in a carburetor malfunction and a partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's loss of airplane control that resulted in a stall.NTSB WPR16FA152Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310B · Columbia, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain control during takeoff initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB GAA16CA399Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT 301 · Bird Island, MNThe pilot's diverted attention inside the cockpit and failure to maintain the airplane's altitude while maneuvering at a low altitude, resulting in an impact with terrain.NTSB GAA16CA398Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Denton, TXThe student pilot's improper approach descent rate and landing flare attitude, which resulted in a hard landing and collapse of the nose landing gear.NTSB GAA16CA396Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Williamsburg, VAAn evasive maneuver during the landing flare to avoid deer on the runway, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the lack of an airport perimeter fence.NTSB GAA16CA394Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAlon A2 · Alamosa, COThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff on an uneven runway surface, which resulted in it becoming airborne prematurely, an aerodynamic stall, and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN16WA298Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationHughes 369 · Senheim, GermanyOn July 26, 2016, about 1407 hours coordinated universal time, a Hughes model 500E helicopter, German registration D-HMIC, sustained substantial damage during a hard landing following a loss of engine power near Senheim, Germany. The pilot received minor…NTSB GAA16CA410Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Gig Harbor, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, and subsequent wing tip strike, which resulted in substantial damage to the rear spar.NTSB DCA16CA208Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportEmbraer ERJ 170 100 SE · Cleveland, OHan inadvertent encounter with turbulence.NTSB CEN16FA286Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · FieldFinal reportEmbraer EMB-505 · Sugar Land, TXThe airplane’s hydroplaning during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s continuation of an unstabilized approach, his decision to land in heavy rain conditions, and his improper use of the main…NTSB GAA16CA393Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 188 · What Cheer, IAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons due to the pilot not making the airplane or engine available for examination, which resulted in a forced landing and an impact with terrain.NTSB ERA16FA269Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportYakovlev YAK11 · West Mifflin, PAA 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 CEN16LA284Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTexas Helicopter OH 13H/M74A · Minonk, ILFailure of the truck driver to ensure that he had adequate clearance to pass under the helicopter and the failure of the loader to park in a safer area for reloading operations.NTSB WPR16LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 65 A90 · Byron, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent spin. Also causal to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow prescribed spin…NTSB GAA16CA426Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Champion 8KCAB · Cordova, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain the runway heading, which resulted in the airplane not being aligned with the runway and a subsequent runway excursion.NTSB GAA16CA389Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Hyannis, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate descent rate during landing, which resulted in a hard landing, followed by a loss of directional control, runway excursion, and an impact with a security fence and vehicles during the subsequent attempt to abort…NTSB ERA16LA274Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAlisport Silent 2 Targa · London, KYThe pilot's failure to properly secure the right side of the canopy before takeoff, and an in-flight collision with trees while maneuvering with an open canopy. Contributing to the pilot's failure to properly secure the canopy was the lack of a visual…NTSB ERA16LA270Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCraig D Carter Stol CH 750 · Waynesburg, PAThe partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB CEN16LA283Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBristell E-LSA · Oshkosh, WIThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack on short final approach, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction with other traffic in the…NTSB CEN16FA282Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95 B55 (T42A) · Leshara, NEThe pilot's loss of airplane control during a practice stall maneuver, which resulted in a spin that continued to ground impact.NTSB WPR16LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSwartz Gene Titan T 51 Mustang · Lancaster, CAA total loss of engine power due to the separation of a flywheel magnet, which impacted the attachment bracket for the primary and secondary ignition and disrupted the timing of the ignition system, rendering it inoperative.NTSB WPR16FA148Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT 502B · Zamora, CAThe failure of both pilots to maintain an adequate visual lookout, which resulted in a midair collision. Also causal was the other pilot's use of two sedating antihistamines and two impairing medication and the effect of sun glare on his visual lookout, which…NTSB GAA16CA395Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEngineering & Research 415 · Collinsville, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in a high density altitude condition, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a tree.NTSB ERA16WA275Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationCessna TU206 · San Martin, ColombiaOn July 23, 2016, at 1910 coordinated universal time, a Cessna TU206G, Columbian registration HK2787, was substantially damaged following an in-flight loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing in the Municipality of San Martin, Colombia. The pilot…