NTSB investigations, 2016
180,611 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,590 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.
Cases, newest first
Query with SQL
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"
Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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
Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB WPR16LA140Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 23-150 · Kona, HIThe total loss of power in both engines during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane was not recovered from the ocean.NTSB GAA16CA376Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Stevensville, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from ground equipment during takeoff, which resulted in an impact with irrigation pipes, a loss of directional control, an impact with a fence, and a nose over.NTSB ERA16LA260Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSorensen Danny Pitts S1 S · Somerville, TNThe failure of the left landing gear leg due to fatigue, which resulted in a ground loop during landing. Contributing to the accident was the airplane builder's installation of a custom-built landing gear rather than the landing gear included with the…NTSB CEN16WA279Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationRans S6 · Murcia, SpainOn July 15, 2016, about 1910 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Rans S-6, EC-YDQ, sustained substantial damage when it impacted terrain after a loss of control while landing at the Los Garranchos Airport, Murcia, Spain. The pilot received fatal injuries. The…NTSB GAA16CA378Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA46R · Denver, COThe pilot's improper nose down pitch attitude during touchdown resulting in a propeller strike, hard bounced landing, and nose landing gear collapse.NTSB CEN16WA268Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-32R-301 · Ajdovscina, SloveniaThe accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Republic of Slovenia. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Republic of Slovenia. Further information pertaining to…NTSB ANC16WA042Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationAero Commander B1A · Hoey, CanadaOn July 14, 2016, about 0230 Coordinated Universal Time, an Aero Commander B1A airplane, C-GSQY, lost engine power and impacted terrain after takeoff near Hoey, Saskatchewan, Canada. The pilot sustained fatal injuries. The Transportation Safety Board (TSB) of…NTSB WPR16WA143Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna 150 · New Crown Station, AustraliaOn July 12, 2016 about 1130 local time, a Cessna 150G airplane, Australian registration VH-RXU, collided with terrain near New Crown Station, South Australia. The airplane sustained substantial damage and the pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was…NTSB ENG16WA035Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Mexico City, MexicoThe DIRECCIÓN GENERAL DE AERONAUTICA CIVIL (DGCA) of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Magnicharter Boeing 737, which occurred on July 12, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the DGCA investigation…NTSB GAA16CA374Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Cleveland, GAFailure of the left main landing gear attachment during the landing roll, which resulted in a left landing gear collapse, and damage to the left wing and aileron.NTSB GAA16CA373Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCanadian Car & Foundry Harvard · Somerset, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in runway excursion, and collision with an airport sign.NTSB ERA16WA262Accident · 5 fatalForeign investigationCessna TU206 · Charrasquera, ColombiaOn July 11, 2016, about 1507 coordinated universal time, a Cessna TU206G airplane, Colombian registration HK2940, was destroyed when it impacted dense jungle near Charrasquera-San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia. The Colombian certificated pilot and four…NTSB ERA16LA253Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBell 429 · Georgetown, DEThe emergency response team's failure to ensure that the system operator was secured to the helicopter, which resulted in his fall during the recurrent rescue hoist training operation.NTSB ERA16LA252Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310 · Bartow, FLThe pilot's failure to move the fuel selectors to the “main” position in accordance with the Before Landing checklist, which resulted in fuel starvation and the total loss of power of both engines.NTSB ERA16LA251Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTumbling Goose 12S · Zellwood, FLA total loss of engine power during descent for reasons that could not be determined because impact damage precluded a complete examination of the fuel servo.NTSB ERA16FA248Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell Helicopter Textron Canada 407 · Hickory, KYCompany maintenance personnel's inappropriate removal without replacement of the safety wires on the collective lever pin screws during a recent maintenance inspection, which resulted in the screws backing out and led to a loss of collective control in flight.NTSB GAA16CA472Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Kahului, HIThe pilot's incorrect pitch control during the landing flare, which resulted in a porpoise and hard landing.NTSB GAA16CA372Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell OH 58 · Surprise, AZWhile at a low altitude, the pilot's decision to do an abrupt descending right downwind turn which resulted in flying through his own vortices and an impact with terrain.NTSB GAA16CA366Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHelio H 295 · Grants Pass, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and a ground loop.NTSB ERA16LA254Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBuckeye Dream Machine · Hartford, KYA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined and the pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff.NTSB CEN16LA264Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAlonso CH 701 · Dexter, MIThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA16LA247Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMormile Francis W Aventura II · West Pittsfield, METhe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control after a total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which accumulated because the carburetor heat was not functioning.NTSB ENG16RA030Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationAirbus A320 · Narita, JapanThe Japan Transport Safety Board has notified the NTSB of an incident involving an Airbus A320, which occurred on July 9, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the Japan Transport Safety Board investigation under the…NTSB CEN16LA263Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportEvolution Trikes Revo · Newark, ILThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of flight experience.NTSB WPR16LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Salinas, CAThe fatigue failure of a bulkhead-skin joint that supported the main landing gear leg, which resulted in the collapse of the left main landing gear. Contributing to the failure were the non-original structural configuration of the 60-year-old airplane and the…NTSB GAA16CA371Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · San Diego, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain situational awareness while taxiing, which resulted in an impact with a stationary fuel truck.NTSB GAA16CA369Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStinson 108 · Red Lodge, MTA deer running across the runway and impacting the left side of the airplane, resulting in a loss of directional control, a runway excursion, and a ground loop.NTSB ERA16LA250Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA32 · Windermere, FLA total loss of engine power 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 DCA16IA200Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAirbus Industrie A320 211 · Rapid City, SDThe flight crew's misidentification of the desired landing runway due to excess altitude requiring an extended downwind, and failure to use all available navigation information.NTSB CEN16LA259Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Bridgeport, TXThe pilot's unstabilized approach and uneven braking due to insufficient runway remaining, which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the bound flap jackscrew, which jammed the flaps and led to the pilot’s…NTSB CEN16FA261Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 32R-300 · Houston, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed after becoming distracted by the open baggage door while operating in the airport traffic pattern, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall at…NTSB ANC16WA043Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationAir Tractor AT301 · Rocanville, CanadaOn July 8, 2016, about 2359 Coordinated Universal Time, an Air Tractor AT-301 airplane, C-GCYV, impacted terrain while low-level maneuvering near Rocanville, Saskatchewan, Canada. The pilot sustained fatal injuries. The Transportation Safety Board (TSB) of…NTSB GAA16CA377Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 44 · Keene, NHThe flight instructor’s failure to use carburetor heat during the approach while operating in atmospheric conditions that were conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB GAA16CA367Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Searcy, ARThe pilot landed long and failed to stop before the end of the runway, which resulted in a runway overrun and impact with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain a stabilized approach.NTSB ENG16IA027Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 757 · Jamaica, NYMaintenance personnel's failure to ensure proper installation of a fuel tube O-ring, which resulted in an undercowl engine fire during initial climb.NTSB CEN16LA260Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-602 · Kennett, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering during the aerial application flight.NTSB CEN16LA256Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGulfstream American AA 5 · Cheyenne, WYThe airplane’s encounter with low-level wind shear during takeoff, which resulted in an off-airport landing.NTSB GAA16CA370Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · New Durham, NHThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing after encountering a boat wake, which resulted in the airplane veering left, impacting the water's surface, and subsequently becoming submerged.NTSB ERA16LA272Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHarrity William V Glasair (SH2F) · Maynardville, TNThe in-flight failure of the No. 3 cylinder connecting rod for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination.NTSB DCA16FA199Accident · 2 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportBell 525 · Italy, TXA severe vibration of the helicopter that led to the crew's inability to maintain sufficient rotor rotation speed (Nr), leading to excessive main rotor blade flapping, subsequent main rotor blade contact with the tail boom, and the resultant in-flight…NTSB CEN16LA251Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7EC · Placedo, TXThe inadequate annual inspection of the fuel system that failed to detect a deteriorated fuel line and a misrigged fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic’s…NTSB CEN16CA258Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoyd Kenneth C Rans S-19 · Ephraim, WIThe pilot's decision to continue the landing from an unstabilized approach which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent hard landing.NTSB WPR16LA138Accident · 3 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Brookings, ORThe pilot's spatial disorientation and loss of situational awareness during the departure turn in dark night conditions, which resulted in an in-flight collision with water.NTSB GAA16CA368Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAvions Mudry ET Cie CAP · Spring Branch, TXThe flight instructor's inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll as a result of the malfunctioning brake master cylinder.NTSB CEN16WA257Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCirrus SR22 · Madrid, Spain, SpainOn July 5, 2016, about 1940 coordinated universal time, a Cirrus SR22 single engine airplane, serial number 2558, registry EC-KJO, was destroyed after impacting terrain and obstructions while landing at Cuatro Vientos Airport at Madrid, Spain. The two…NTSB CEN16LA246Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Wonder Lake, ILThe flight instructor's inadequate supervision and lack of remedial action due to his diverted attention to a radio call, which resulted in the airplane landing short of the runway.NTSB WPR16LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBert N Norris RV-6 · St. Maries, IDA partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which resulted from the pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat.NTSB GAA16CA355Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRainbow Sky Reach Bushcat · Cairo, NEThe pilot's decision to fly into deteriorating weather conditions, leading to a precautionary off airport soft field landing which resulted in a nose gear collapse and the airplane to nose over.NTSB ERA16LA244Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305 · Narragansett, RIA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during a postaccident examination of the airframe and engine.NTSB CEN16LA250Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Oak Ridge, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the aborted takeoff, which resulted in it becoming airborne momentarily and then over running the runway.