# NTSB investigations: Aircraft inspection event

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB ERA17FA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA265.md): North Wing Freedom · Green Township, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2017 · N2854L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight setup of the aircraft's foldable wing, during which he incorrectly attached a nylon strap loop pull handle, instead of the steel cable shackle at the end of the strap, to its mounting hook. The nylon strap failed in flight,…
- [NTSB GAA17CA472](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA472.md): Mooney M20 · Skiatook, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 2, 2017 · N95442 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to conduct the flight despite the fuel gauges indicating that there was insufficient fuel for the flight, which resulted in the low amount of fuel in the right tank becoming unported during the multiple turns, and his subsequent…
- [NTSB ERA17LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA254.md): Cessna 152 · Tamarac, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2017 · N714UY · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to ensure that the airplane's fuel system was free of water contamination before departing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB ERA17LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA234.md): Cessna 172 · Cape Coral, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2017 · N2492U · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination with water and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection that detected, but did not fully resolve, the water contamination of the fuel system.
- [NTSB GAA17CA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA331.md): Piper PA25 · Hood River, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 11, 2017 · N8578L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to visually check the fuel level prior to takeoff and subsequent mismanagement of the available fuel supply during numerous glider tow flights.
- [NTSB GAA17CA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA305.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164 · Maxwell, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 26, 2017 · N6674K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to visually check the fuel quantity during the preflight inspection and ensure that sufficient fuel was onboard for the flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN17LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA174.md): Bell 407 · Venice, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 2017 · N457PH · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight separation of the tip block from the tail rotor blade due to an inadequate blade repair, which resulted in a rotor imbalance sufficient to crack the gearbox attachment studs and gearbox support assembly, and inadequate postrepair test procedures,…
- [NTSB ERA17LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA077.md): Beech 76 · Dunnellon, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2016 · N6627U · Substantial damage
  > An inadequate 100-hour maintenance inspection that failed to detect and correct loose nuts on a single-drive dual magneto, which led to the subsequent separation of the magneto from the engine during initial climb and the total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA17LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA040.md): Cessna 177 · Hopkinton, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2016 · N30703 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to accurately determine the airplane's fuel quantity before the flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR17IA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17IA007.md): Short Bros SD3 60 Sherpa · Missoula, MT · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2016 · N148Z · Minor damage
  > The failure of the nose landing gear down-lock piston to engage due to paint accumulation, which resulted in a nose landing gear collapse during landing. Also causal was the failure of the facility that performed the painting to comply with manufacturer…
- [NTSB WPR17CA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17CA001.md): Cessna R172K · Rosamond, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 2, 2016 · N736LZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the control lock, combined with his incomplete execution of two pre-departure procedures, which resulted in a takeoff with the control lock installed.
- [NTSB CEN17LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA009.md): Aero Smart Solutions Lancair Evolution · Iola, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2016 · N38DM · Substantial damage
  > Water contamination of the fuel due to the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which led to a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to complete the engine-out checklist, which resulted in an excessive loss of…
- [NTSB ERA16LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA293.md): Cessna 150G · Shirley, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 13, 2016 · N3666J · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s inadequate maintenance and inspection of the airplane, which resulted in the left elevator attachment bolt backing out of the nutplate, and partial inflight separation and damage of the elevator.
- [NTSB CEN16LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA197.md): Cessna 501 · Texarkana, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2016 · N804ST · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use supplemental oxygen as required during high-altitude flight, which resulted in his loss of consciousness following a loss of cabin pressurization. Contributing to the accident was the separation of the air conditioning system's…
- [NTSB ERA16LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA183.md): Piper PA 22 · Gallatin, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2016 · N5823Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in an inflight fire due to the presence of a bird nest in the engine compartment.
- [NTSB CEN16LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA184.md): Cessna 150F · Ponca City, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 2016 · N8619G · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel's improper installation of the elevator bolt, which resulted in a loss of elevator control during landing.
- [NTSB GAA16LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16LA182.md): Hughes 369 · Weatherford, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2016 · N298SD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/mechanic's inadequate postmaintenance and preflight inspections, which resulted in his failure to remove the antitorque pedal lock and a subsequent loss of control during hover operations.
- [NTSB ERA16FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA033.md): Zenith CH701 · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2015 · N56553 · Destroyed
  > An in-flight structural failure due to a severely corroded wing strut, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB ERA15LA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA341.md): Piper PA 28RT-201 · Russell Springs, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 2 · Limited · Final report · Sep 4, 2015 · N8162S · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s inadequate fuel injection servo maintenance due to an out-of-date AD list, which resulted in the fuel injection servo plug backing out of the threaded plug hole on the regulator cover of the fuel injection servo and subsequent total…
- [NTSB ERA15FA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA312.md): Cessna T206H · West Caldwell, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2015 · N63TV · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to a malfunction of the turbocharging system likely due to contaminated oil. Also causal were the pilot's decision to continue the takeoff although the airplane was not performing normally and his failure to maintain adequate…
- [NTSB ERA15CA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA321.md): Quicksilver MXL II Sport · Pittsboro, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 15, 2015 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to open the fuel shutoff valve during the preflight examination of the airplane which resulted in a total loss of engine power during initial climb after takeoff due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA15CA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA307.md): Johnny F Anderson Buckeye Dream Machin · Trenton, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 25, 2015 · N371P · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of directional control during takeoff, and collision with trees during the subsequent rejected takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN15LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA323.md): Cessna 182B · Fults, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2015 · N2764G · Destroyed
  > The malfunction of the flap assembly, which resulted in a restriction of aileron control. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s inadequate inspection of a corroded flap control cable.
- [NTSB CEN15LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA303.md): Aviat A-1C-180 · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2015 · N354BM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN15FA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA287.md): Piper PA 24-250 · Quinlan, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2015 · N6168P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane following a loss of engine power during initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in the wing's critical angle-of-attack being exceeded and a subsequent aerodynamic stall. Also causal was the pilot's…
- [NTSB ERA15CA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA256.md): Cessna 170 · Raymond, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2015 · N4027V · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate preflight inspection of the fuel system resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.
- [NTSB ERA15LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA240.md): Weatherly 201B · Pell City, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 14, 2015 · N1272W · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate inspection of the airplane's landing gear, which resulted in a collapse of the right main landing gear due to cracking and corrosion.
- [NTSB ERA15LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA212.md): Gates Lear Jet 35 · Newport News, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 2 · Limited · Final report · May 12, 2015 · N80PG · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew’s inadequate preflight inspection of the nose landing gear strut, which resulted in the nosewheel not being aligned during retraction and the subsequent loss of directional control. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the nose…
- [NTSB ERA15LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA133.md): Johnson Joel H Rans S-6ES Coyote II · Rincon, PR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2015 · N5196W · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate maintenance and inspection of the fuel system, which resulted in partial blockage of a fuel filter, a partial loss of engine power, and subsequent ditching.
- [NTSB ERA15FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA128.md): Piper PA28 · Greensboro, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 2015 · N5985U · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power after takeoff due to fuel starvation as a result of excessive wear of the fuel selector valve. Also causal was the owner/operator and maintenance personnel's inadequate maintenance, and inadequate postmaintenance inspection.
- [NTSB CEN15LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA109.md): Cessna 182R · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 2015 · N9611H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to remove ice from the airplane’s surfaces before departure, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to attain sufficient airspeed shortly after takeoff, the subsequent exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack, and an…
- [NTSB CEN15LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA078.md): Piper PA 46 350P · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 2014 · N224JJ · Substantial damage
  > The nose landing gear collapse as a result of the fracture of the engine mount at the nose gear actuator attachment point in an area that a service bulletin (SB) recommended for inspection. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s inadequate…
- [NTSB ERA15LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA071.md): Cessna 210 5(205) · Sussex, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2014 · N8296Z · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s inadequate inspection of the No. 2 cylinder valve area during the most recent annual inspection, which resulted in the in-flight failure of the intake valve springs due to rust on the spring surfaces and subsequent fatigue cracking.
- [NTSB CEN15LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA063.md): Siegel Gerald Long EZ · McGregor, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 2014 · N7015T · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during takeoff due to excessive debris in the fuel system.
- [NTSB CEN15CA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA007.md): Bell 206B · Atlanta, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 3, 2014 · N4426M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection when he did not remove a tie-down strap prior to takeoff, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB CEN14CA515](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA515.md): Cessna 150J · Brookfield, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 22, 2014 · N50889 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate maintenance and preflight of the airplane which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to oil starvation.
- [NTSB WPR14CA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA350.md): Schweizer SGS 1 34 · Marana, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 19, 2014 · N7628 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure the canopy was locked during the pre-takeoff inspection which led to the canopy opening in flight and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the subsequent landing.
- [NTSB ERA14CA408](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA408.md): Day William L Minicoupe · Baltimore, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2014 · N853WD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/owner/builder's improper weight and balance calculations, which rendered the airplane uncontrollable in the pitch axis.
- [NTSB CEN14LA415](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA415.md): Bell 47G 2 · Jeanerette, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2014 · N4690 · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s improper decision to operate an unairworthy helicopter, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA14CA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA335.md): Alexander Schleicher K 7 · Mocksville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2014 · N9156 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to install an additional cushion to elevate his passenger and his failure to insure the cushion would not interfere with the control stick movement resulting in limited movement of the elevator in flight and collision with a fence during…
- [NTSB ANC14LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14LA035.md): Dehavilland DHC-3T · Homer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2014 · N3125N · Substantial damage
  > The flutter failure of the right elevator servo tab due to the improper fabrication of the servo tab and maintenance personnel’s subsequent failure to detect anomalies with the servo tab.
- [NTSB ERA14LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA253.md): Piper J3C - 65 · Hopkinsville, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2014 · N46777 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to identify poor engine performance during the engine run-up before takeoff. Also causal to the accident was the mistimed right magneto and the poor condition of the spark plugs in the No. 4 cylinder.
- [NTSB ERA14LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA248.md): Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206 L4 · Beverly, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2014 · N55SL · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s inadequate inspection of the engine’s outer combustion case, which resulted in the failure of the case due to fatigue cracks that initiated on the inside surface of the case and the subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN14LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA233.md): Piper PA 32-300 · Lancaster, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2014 · N5222S · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to the deterioration of the fuel selector valve, which allowed fuel to be fed from only the right tip tank. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate annual inspection, which failed to detect the deteriorated valve.
- [NTSB CEN14LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA194.md): Cessna T210M · Lee's Summit, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2014 · N761BT · Substantial damage
  > The pilots’ inadequate preflight planning and fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a loss of engine power, and a forced landing on a soft field. Contributing to the accident was the flying pilot’s improper use of flaps during the forced landing.
- [NTSB ERA14LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA099.md): Bell 47D1 · Pell City, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 2014 · N93067 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s use of an improper clutch engagement procedure, which resulted in clutch glazing, slippage, and, ultimately, the in-flight disengagement of the clutch and a loss of rotor rpm. Contributing to the accident were the installation of a light-weight…
- [NTSB ERA14LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA059.md): Moffitt Oscar/ Kit Prostar A/C PT2 · Trenton, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2013 · N355PT · Substantial damage
  > The airplane owner/pilot ‘s failure to follow the gascolator manufacturer’s recommendations for installing and safety wiring the gascolator strainer bowl, which resulted in the bowl separating and a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA14LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA022.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Franklin, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2013 · N555GK · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left main landing gear brake line during landing due to the loss of hydraulic fluid. Contributing to the accident was a fatigue crack through the brake line that had formed due to contact with a swaged sleeve as a result of exfoliation…
- [NTSB CEN14LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA006.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Xenia, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2013 · N561C · Substantial damage
  > The nose landing gear failure as a result of a fatigue fracture of the engine mount nose gear actuator feet in an area detailed in a service bulletin. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s inadequate completion of the inspection specified…
- [NTSB ERA14LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA015.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Selinsgrove, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 2013 · N170JH · Substantial damage
  > The incorrect (reverse) rigging of the elevator cables by maintenance personnel and their subsequent failure to verify that the rigging was correct during postmaintenance checks and the pilot's inadequate preflight check.

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
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 c."mKey" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '050' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE "isDefiningEvent"))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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