# NTSB investigations: Sys/Comp malf/fail (non-power) 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. Page 8 of 15 · 726 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB CEN18LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA164.md): Beech 1900C · Sioux Falls, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2018 · N172GA · Substantial damage > Failure of the right main landing gear drag brace bolt for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB DCA18FA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18FA144.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC 9 83(MD-83) · Alexandria, LA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2018 · N807WA · Substantial damage > the failure of the right main landing gear under normal loads due to fatigue cracking in an area subject to an FAA Airworthiness Directive that was not adequately inspected. - [NTSB CEN18LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA115.md): Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm BK 117 B-2 · Sheboygan, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 2018 · N1174U · Substantial damage > The restricted cyclic control movement for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination and testing of the cyclic control system did not reveal any evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal… - [NTSB CEN18WA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18WA111.md): Cirrus Design SF50 · Nuuk, Greenland · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 26, 2018 · N3AD · Minor damage > On February 26, 2018, about 1804 coordinated universal time, a Cirrus Design Corporation SF50 Vision Jet, serial number 0034, United States registration N3AD, sustained minor damage during landing roll on runway 23 at Nuuk Airport (BGGH), Nuuk, Greenland. The… - [NTSB WPR18LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA094.md): Soko Galeb G 2 · Elko, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 21, 2018 · N90SR · Substantial damage > An improperly installed brake cylinder, which resulted in insufficient hydraulic pressure being provided to three of the brake cylinders and the left brake being inoperable during landing. - [NTSB WPR18LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA089.md): Shanks V Roger Vari EZE · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 2018 · N944X · Substantial damage > An undetected fluid leak in the right brake line, which resulted in a reduction of braking effectiveness at the right wheel and a loss of directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB ERA18LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA067.md): Cessna 172RG · Martinsburg, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 2018 · N9415B · Substantial damage > A hydraulic leak in the right main landing gear actuator, which resulted in the main landing gear not extending. - [NTSB WPR18LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA058.md): Cessna 210 · San Bernardino, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2017 · N222AT · Substantial damage > The fatigue failure of the left main landing gear (MLG) saddle, which resulted in the pilot's inability to extend the left MLG. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to fly the airplane before the annual inspection was completed and… - [NTSB DCA18CA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18CA056.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC 9 33F · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 23, 2017 · N935CE · Substantial damage > failure of a cargo tie-down fastener, resulting in unsecured cargo striking the pressure bulkhead. - [NTSB CEN18LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA059.md): American Champion 7GCAA · Longmont, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2017 · N519MA · Substantial damage > The failure of the landing gear through bolt primarily due to fatigue during a hard landing, which resulted in a landing gear collapse and runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was noncompliance with the manufacturer service letter. - [NTSB GAA18CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA013.md): Cessna 172RG · Auburn, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 15, 2017 · N5159U · Substantial damage > The failure of the right main landing gear for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB DCA17WA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA215.md): Boeing 737 · Budapest, Hungary · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 29, 2017 · EI-FRR · No damage > The Ministry of National Development Transport Safety Bureau of Hungary has notified the NTSB of a serious incident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on September 29, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the… - [NTSB CEN17LA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA365.md): Gaddis Michael Exec 162 F · Plymouth, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2017 · N123XZ · Substantial damage > A failure of the drive belt for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB ERA17LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA287.md): Cessna R182 · Clearwater, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2017 · N9155C · Substantial damage > The improper maintenance of the landing gear system and subsequent failure of the hydraulic landing gear down return line, which resulted in a loss of hydraulic fluid and the pilot’s inability to extend and lock the main landing gear. - [NTSB DCA17WA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA225.md): Boeing 737 · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 8, 2017 · A6-FDS · Minor damage > The GCAA of the United Arab Emirates has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on August 08, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the GCAA's investigation under the provisions of ICAO… - [NTSB DCA17WA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA168.md): Boeing 737 · Tijuana, Mexico · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 1, 2017 · N368AR · No damage > The Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil (DGAC) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on August 01, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Mexico's investigation… - [NTSB DCA17WA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA164.md): Boeing 747 · Frankfurt, Germany · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 1, 2017 · D-ABYS · No damage > The BFU of Germany has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 747 airplane that occurred on August 01, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the BFU's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as the… - [NTSB WPR17LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA159.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2017 · N3254E · Substantial damage > An improper repair of the right magneto's tachometer and governor signal wire, which failed during cruise flight and initiated a simultaneous malfunction of both the engine tachometer and governor control system, which resulted in erroneous and contradictory… - [NTSB CEN17LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA280.md): Stinson 108 · Lee's Summit, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2017 · N8954K · Substantial damage > The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing due to the failure of the right brake seal. - [NTSB ERA17LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA239.md): Cessna 210L · Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 11, 2017 · N732FJ · Substantial damage > Failure of the left landing gear door actuator, which resulted in a loss of all hydraulic pressure and subsequent gear collapse on landing. - [NTSB DCA17WA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA153.md): Boeing 737 · Ciudad Juárez, Mexico · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 5, 2017 · XA-AAM · No damage > The government of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on July 05, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Mexico's investigation under the provisions of… - [NTSB CEN17WA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA278.md): Amateur Construction Titan T-51 Mustang · Gloucestershire, United Kingdom · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 31, 2017 · G-DHYS · Minor damage > On May 31, 2017, about 1433 hours universal coordinated time, a Titan T-51 Mustang, United Kingdom registration G-DHYS, had a landing gear collapse during landing at the Gloucestershire Airport, near Gloucestershire, United Kingdom. The pilot was not injured.… - [NTSB WPR17LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA114.md): Tappen Chris Velocity SUV · Puyallup, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2017 · N399DG · Substantial damage > The airplane builder's failure to install safety wires on the brake disc attachment bolts, and the mechanic’s failure to identify the omission during the condition inspection. The subsequent brake disc separation resulted in a loss of directional control… - [NTSB WPR17LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA113.md): Bell 206B · Rockville, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 2017 · N24FS · Substantial damage > The in-flight failure of the engine-to-transmission drive shaft due to a fatigue fracture of one of the KAflex flex frames caused by a loose bolt, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and a subsequent hard landing. - [NTSB CEN17LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA178.md): Cessna 182G · Manistee, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2017 · N2056R · Substantial damage > The failure of the airplane owner and maintenance personnel to follow the propeller manufacturer's recommend overhaul schedule, which resulted in a fatigue fracture of the propeller blade actuating pin and a loss of thrust in flight. - [NTSB CEN17LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA150.md): Piper PA 28R-201 · Pontiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2017 · N36458 · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel’s improper securing of an unused instrument lamp socket during recent maintenance, which resulted in an electrical short of the landing gear controls and stopped the landing gear while it was transitioning to the down position and led to… - [NTSB ERA17FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA112.md): Piper PA38 · East Haven, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2017 · N2452C · Destroyed > The failure of the fuel selector valve in a position that restricted fuel flow to the engine, resulting in a total loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation. Also causal was the operator's failure to effectively detect and resolve the… - [NTSB DCA17WA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA115.md): Airbus A321 · Cancun, Mexico · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 20, 2017 · N995AN · No damage > The Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil (DGAC) of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a AIRBUS A321 airplane that occurred on February 20, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Mexico's… - [NTSB CEN17WA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA107.md): Cessna 402C · Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 11, 2017 · N603AB · Substantial damage > On February 11, 2017, at 2004 UTC, a Cessna 402C, N603AB, experienced brake failure during landing roll and impacted terrain at the Virgin Gorda Airport (TUPW), British Virgin Islands. The pilot and 8 passengers on board were not injured. The airplane… - [NTSB WPR17LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA061.md): Beech 95 B55 (T42A) · Cameron Park, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 1, 2017 · N321BJ · Substantial damage > Failure of the landing gear to extend as a result of excessive wear within the landing gear gearbox and motor, which resulted in a gear-up landing. - [NTSB ERA17LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA105.md): S C Aerostar S A YAK 52 · St. Elmo, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2017 · N624PT · Substantial damage > The failure of the right main landing gear uplock actuator due to corrosion. - [NTSB WPR17LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA056.md): Beech 99 · Billings, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 2017 · N326CA · Substantial damage > The fatigue failure of the left main landing gear (MLG) actuator piston rod, which prevented the hydraulic system from producing pressure to control the MLG’s position and led to the right MLG collapsing during landing. - [NTSB CEN17LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA070.md): Aeronca 15AC · Pontiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2016 · N1337H · Substantial damage > The improper installation of the left wheel brake torque plate by maintenance personnel, which resulted in the separation of the torque plate from the axle endplate and a loss of directional control during landing. - [NTSB CEN17LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA057.md): Stinson 108-3 · Ionia, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2016 · N812C · Substantial damage > A failure of the aft support cable on the left main landing ski due to an inadequately formed nicopress sleeve, which allowed the ski to rotate into a vertical position shortly after liftoff, and its unavoidable separation during the subsequent landing. - [NTSB ERA17WA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA303.md): Schempp Hirth VENTUS2C · San Carlos de Bolivar, Argentina · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 3, 2016 · LV-EDB · Substantial damage > On December 3, 2016, about 1750 coordinated universal time, a Schempp Hirth Ventus-2C motorized glider, Argentine registration LV-EDB, operated by a private individual, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain after the left wing detached from the… - [NTSB ERA17LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA054.md): Loofbourrow John W Rutan Defiant · Morristown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 16, 2016 · N770JL · Substantial damage > A collapse of the nose landing gear due to wear in the landing gear extension system. - [NTSB CEN17LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA039.md): Cessna P210N · Pleasanton, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2016 · N44C · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel's improper installation of the throttle linkage attachment hardware, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power when the hardware separated in flight. - [NTSB ANC17LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17LA005.md): Cessna A185 · Ninilchik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2016 · N4918Q · Substantial damage > A loss of brake system fluid due to leaks in the o-rings, which resulted in asymmetrical braking and a subsequent loss of directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB DCA17WA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA023.md): Boeing 737-476 · Bogota, Colombia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 9, 2016 · HK5139 · Minor damage > The Colombia Civil Aviation Authority (CCAA) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a BOEING 737-476 airplane that occurred on November 09, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the CCAA's investigation under the… - [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 DCA16CA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16CA226.md): Bombardier DHC 8 202 · Dulles, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2016 · N366PH · Substantial damage > incorrect installation of the frangible towing fuse that prevented the nose landing gear from extending. - [NTSB ANC16LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16LA068.md): Jeffery D Tuttle BDK Carbon Concepts · Wasilla, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2016 · N8008Z · Substantial damage > The structural failure of both wings’ leading-edge slats, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. - [NTSB CEN16LA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA374.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Bowling Green, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2016 · N786BG · Substantial damage > The pilots’ failure to complete the Emergency Landing Gear Extension checklist and maintenance personnel’s failure to correctly repair spliced wires on the left main landing gear down limit switch, which prevented the pilots from knowing whether the gear was… - [NTSB ERA16LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA296.md): Mantell Allan T Kitfox 4 1200 · Canandaigua, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2016 · N51TM · Substantial damage > The failure of the right rudder pedal torque tube due to fatigue, which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing. Also causal to the accident was the airplane owner/builder's failure to install a rudder torque tube reinforcement or replacement… - [NTSB ERA16LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA266.md): Republic RC 3 · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2016 · N87570 · Substantial damage > Improper 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 ENG16RA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG16RA030.md): Airbus A320 · Narita, Japan · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 9, 2016 · JA04JJ · No damage > The 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 ERA16WA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA249.md): Beech B200 · Lima, Peru · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 21, 2016 · OB-2104-P · Minor damage > On June 21, 2016, about 1939 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Beech 200C, Peruvian registration OB-2104-P, operated by Aerolinea Del Caribe Peru, sustained minor damage during a runway excursion, after landing on Runway 15 with a malfunctioning landing… - [NTSB DCA16WA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA185.md): Embraer ERJ190 · Madrid, Spain · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 15, 2016 · EC-LKX · No damage > The Comision de Investigacion de Accidentes e Incidentes de Aviacion Civil (CIAIAC) Spain has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a EMBRAER ERJ190 airplane that occurred on June 15, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to… - [NTSB ERA16FA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA194.md): Jihlavan Airplanes Sro KP 5 ASA · Rhoadesville, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 24, 2016 · N440JM · Destroyed > The pilots' loss of control that necessitated the activation of the parachute system and the airplane manufacturer's inadequate design of the front parachute anchor attachment structure, which resulted in a failure of the parachute after it was deployed in… - [NTSB CEN16LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA190.md): Beech C24R · Marine City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2016 · N20135 · Substantial damage > The misalignment of the right main landing gear, which resulted in the failure of the landing gear to retract and extend properly. Also causal was the pilot's failure to have the airplane inspected after a hard landing that had resulted in substantial damage… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/330/cases.md?page=9 ## 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 e.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e."isDefiningEvent" AND e."tier2Number" = '330') ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/330/cases?page=8 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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