Reims 406 accident near Oulu, Fi, October 16, 2016
On October 16, 2016 at about 8:05 pm local time, a Reims 406, registered OHOTL, was substantially damaged in an accident during landing (landing roll) near Oulu. No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- October 16, 2016 · about 8:05 pm local time
- Place
- Oulu, Finland
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Reims 406
- Registration
- OHOTL · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On October 3, 2016, a Reims F406 Caravan II aircraft, registered OH-OTL, experienced a landing gear failure while landing at Oulu Airport, Finland. The airplane was substantially damaged. The two pilots onboard were uninjured. The accident is being investigated by the Safety Investigation Authority, Finland (SIAF). All inquiries concerning this accident should be directed to the SIAF of Finland: Safety Investigation Authority of Finland Ratapihantie 9 00520 HELSINKI FINLAND tel. +358 2956 66870 fax. +358 9876 4375
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Landing gear collapse during landing (landing roll) defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 2 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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