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 ERA16LA271Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310L · Linden, NJThe overtravel of the main landing gear (MLG) actuator, which resulted in the MLG partially collapsing upon landing. The reasons for the overtravel of the MLG actuator could not be determined due to the unavailability of the wreckage.NTSB ERA16LA268Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFrank Ware Velocity TXL · Sebastian, FLThe total loss of engine power due to maintenance personnel’s improper setting of the aneroid adjustment.NTSB ERA16LA267Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTemple Benjamin Freedom Master FM-2 · East Haddam, CTThe pilot’s loss of airplane control during the initial climb.NTSB GAA16CA390Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA46 · Claremore, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff after multiple climb attempts at insufficient airspeed, which resulted in a runway excursion, a landing gear collapse, and a collision with a ditch.NTSB GAA16CA387Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Hogansville, GAThe pilot's failure to replace the left fuel cap following the preflight inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a loss of engine power, an emergency landing, and impact with terrain.NTSB ERA16LA266Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRepublic RC 3 · Winter Haven, FLImproper installation of a fuel line by unknown personnel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN16LA289Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell OH 58A · Lake Mills, IAThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a wire strike.NTSB CEN16LA287Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108 · Dodge Center, MNA partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.NTSB CEN16LA281Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportVans RV9 · Springfield, OHThe pilot’s decision to fly into known thunderstorms, which resulted in an in-flight breakup.NTSB CEN16LA288Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Baldwin, WIThe pilot's decision to land the fully loaded parachutist drop airplane on a wet grass runway that had insufficient length for the landing in high temperature conditions, which resulted in a runway overrun, when a more suitable longer runway was available at…NTSB CEN16FA278Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportHarris-Runyan Skybolt 300 · Fairmont, OKThe pilot's delay in recovering from an aerobatic maneuver resulting in collision with terrain.NTSB CEN16FA276Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 30 · Plainfield, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during an en route climb near convective activity, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, an uncontrolled descent, and a subsequent in-flight breakup due to an exceedance of the airplane's design load…NTSB CEN16CA277Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G 164A · Topeka, KSThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a wire during an agricultural flight.NTSB WPR16RA151Accident · 5 fatalForeign investigationCessna 208 · Shanghai, ChinaOn July 20, 2016 about 0422 Coordinated Universal Time, a float equipped Cessna 208, B10-FW, collided with a bridge shortly after takeoff from Jinshan City Beach, Shanghai, P.R. China. The airplane was operated by Avic Joy General Aviation under the pertinent…NTSB GAA16CA391Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind HK 36 · Blanchester, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the powered glider during the landing roll.NTSB ERA16CA302Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech B200 · Burnsville, NCA collision with a bush during landing.NTSB ERA16CA264Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7BCM · Connellsville, PAThe pilot's failure to properly set the throttle and secure the airplane before hand-propping the engine for startup.NTSB CEN16LA275Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMeyers 200 · Huron, SDThe partial loss of engine power due an unsecured throttle cable. The reason for the unsecured throttle cable could not be determined.NTSB ANC16CA049Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna U206 · Cordova, AKThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent landing gear separation and collapse.NTSB ERA16LA263Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTecnam P2008 · Warrenton, VAThe pilot’s decision to begin the takeoff roll with helicopter traffic on the runway, which led to a rejected takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper use of the toe brakes, which he had limited experience using and resulted in a runway…NTSB CEN16LA274Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChance Vought F4U 5 · East Troy, WIA failure of the O-ring in the left brake master cylinder for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing.NTSB CEN16LA273Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrandt Sonex · Lodi, WIThe separated rocker arm assembly for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the partial loss of engine power and led to the landing gear collapsing during the subsequent forced landing.NTSB CEN16LA270Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182J · Weatherford, TXAn electrical system malfunction for reasons that could not be determined, and the subsequent loss of engine power due to the loss of the electrical boost pumps. Also causal was the pilot's improper emergency action following the loss of engine power due to…NTSB CEN16FA269Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Ishpeming, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed following a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing while turning from base to final at a low altitude, which resulted in the airplane's wing exceeding its critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic…NTSB ANC16LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeropro CZ A220 · McCarthy, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident were engine power surges due to the bent carburetor throttle valve lever.NTSB ANC16LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185 · Illiamna, AKThe overstress fracture of the left main landing (MLG) gear axle attachment bolts and the subsequent separation of the left MLG wheel, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to control the airplane.NTSB ANC16CA055Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportKirbybilt Xcalibur · Valdez, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate glide path during landing, which resulted in the airplane landing short of the airstrip, a landing gear collapse, and subsequent substantial damage to the fuselage.NTSB WPR16FA144Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA40 F · Logan, UTThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering in turbulence and gusty wind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin.NTSB WPR16CA145Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 19A · Helena, MTThe pilot's failure to reposition the fuel selector valve to the on position prior to takeoff resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to properly complete the pre-takeoff checklist.NTSB GAA16CA386Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Chesterfield, MOThe student pilot's improper pitch control during the landing flare, which resulted in a porpoise and substantial damage to the firewall.NTSB GAA16CA383Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Lenoir, NCThe pilot's encounter with instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an emergency descent through fog, a runway overrun on a wet grass runway, and a collision with a ditch and vegetation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to…NTSB CEN16LA271Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGerald Nelson Nelson Woody · Hope, ARThe loss of control upon landing for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB ANC16LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108 · Haines, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll with a quartering tailwind, which resulted in a ground loop and overstress failure of the left main landing gear wheel axle.NTSB WPR16LA146Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Emmett, IDThe failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other during cruise flight, which resulted in a midair collision.NTSB WPR16LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell UH 1H · Mt. Adams, WAThe 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 WPR16LA141Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Minden, NVThe failure of a main landing gear leg during takeoff due to corrosion, which resulted in a nose-over during the subsequent landing on a grassy area.NTSB GAA16CA384Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing A75 · St. James, MOThe pilot's loss of control while performing an aerobatic maneuver resulting in an inadvertent spin and collision with trees and terrain.NTSB ERA16CA259Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportHirn Associates Zodiac CH601XL · Hedgesville, WVThe pilot’s inadvertent activation of the elevator trim, which resulted in a premature takeoff and subsequent loss of airplane control and collision with trees.NTSB ANC16WA044Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationNorth American T28 · Cold Lake, CanadaOn July 17, 2016, about 1951 Coordinated Universal Time, a Canadian registered North American Aviation T-28B airplane, C-GKKD, owned and operated by a private individual, impacted terrain near Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada, while performing aerobatic maneuvers…NTSB GAA16CA382Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGonzalez Manuel A RV 7 · Langley, WAThe 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 GAA16CA379Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportJesse Saint/Troy Townsend/Etha CH-801 · Beaumont, KSThe pilot's incorrect pitch control during the landing flare in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard bounced landing and a nose over.NTSB ERA16WA340Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationCessna 172 · Valday-avia, RussiaOn July 16, 2016, about 1024 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 172K, Russian registration RA-67480, was substantially damaged when it experienced a runway excursion during takeoff from Valday-Avia Airfield, Valday, Novgorod, Russia. The pilot and two…NTSB ERA16LA261Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Calhoun, GAThe helicopter owner’s failure to ensure the helicopter’s airworthiness and the inadequate inspection and maintenance of the helicopter's landing gear dampers, which resulted in ground resonance during throttle application. Contributing to the damage of the…NTSB ERA16LA258Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA24 · Westwood, MAThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in exhaustion of the fuel in the selected fuel tank and a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA16FA257Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28R-201 · Esperance, NYThe pilot's inadequate preflight weight and balance and performance planning, which resulted in the airplane being over gross weight. Also causal were the pilot's decision not to use the entire runway for takeoff, his premature liftoff, and his failure to…NTSB CEN16WA272Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R22 · Madrid, SpainOn July 16, 2016, about 1240 hours universal coordinated time, a Robinson R-22 Beta helicopter, Spain registration EC-IGG, was substantially damaged when it impacted the Valmayor Reservoir near Valdemorillo, Madrid, Spain. Witnesses reported that the…NTSB CEN16LA299Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEngineering & Research 415 C · Mt Morris, ILThe pilot's loss of airplane control during a forced landing in gusting crosswind conditions and the airplane’s subsequent bounce on the runway following a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB CEN16LA267Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7BCM · Longmont, COThe pilot's decision to continue the takeoff after observing a partial loss of engine power, the reason for which could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures.NTSB CEN16LA266Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportToevs Titanium Explorer · Whitewater, KSThe loss of aircraft control for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ANC16WA045Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationDehavilland DHC-2 MK. I · Telegraph Creek, CanadaOn July 15, 2016, about 0520 Coordinated Universal Time, a Canadian registered De Havilland DHC-2 Mk I airplane on floats, C-GWDW, owned and operated by Tsayta Aviation Ltd, impacted terrain approximately 15 nm east south east of Telegraph Creek, British…