# 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 9 of 15 · 726 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB ERA16FA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA185.md): Beech A36TC · Tupelo, MS · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 16, 2016 · N60RW · Destroyed > A preexisting stress rupture that initiated at a spot weld in the turbocharger v-band exhaust clamp, which resulted in the failure of the clamp and separation of the exhaust tailpipe, an in-flight fire, and subsequent impact with terrain. - [NTSB WPR16IA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16IA100.md): Piper PA28 · San Carlos, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2016 · N200KR · No damage > The failure of maintenance personnel to properly install and secure the input swivel boot on the swivel joint, which resulted in excessive vibration that led to fatigue cracks and failure of the throttle cable. - [NTSB ENG16RA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG16RA028.md): Bombardier CL600 2C10 · Fukuoka, Japan · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 17, 2016 · JA06RJ · No damage > The Japan Transport Safety Board has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Bombardier CL-600-2C10, JA06RJ, which took off from Fukuoka Airport at 07:48 local time to Komatsu Airport and during return back to Fukuoka Airport due to weather condition of… - [NTSB DCA16WA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA135.md): Boeing 737-76N · Porto de Moz Municipality, Brazil · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 27, 2016 · PR-GOV · No damage > The Brazil Centro de Investigação e Prevenção de Acidentes Aeronáuticos (CENIPA) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737-76N that occurred on March 27, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist CENIPA's… - [NTSB WPR16FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA072.md): Bell 206B · Honolulu, HI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2016 · N80918 · Substantial damage > The in-flight failure of the engine-to-transmission drive shaft due to improper maintenance, which resulted in low main rotor rpm and a subsequent hard landing to water. - [NTSB WPR16LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA068.md): Cessna 140 · Independence, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 2016 · N3625V · Substantial damage > The failure of the left main landing gear wheel axle due to a fatigue crack. - [NTSB WPR16LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA081.md): Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 600N · Ashland, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 2016 · N745BW · Substantial damage > Fatigue cracking of a main rotor blade for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB DCA16WA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA084.md): Boeing 747 · London, United Kingdom · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 30, 2016 · G-CIVX · No damage > The Air Accidents Investigation Branch of the United Kingdom has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 747 airplane that occurred on January 30, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB investigation under… - [NTSB CEN16WA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA099.md): Enstrom 280 · Buttwil, Switzerland · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 22, 2016 · HB-XLS · Substantial damage > On January 22, 2016, about 0845 hours universal coordinated time, an Enstrom model 280C helicopter, Swiss registration HB-XLS, sustained damage to the tail rotor control system before liftoff from the Buttwil Airfield (LSZU), Buttwil, Switzerland. The pilot… - [NTSB ERA16LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA054.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Destin, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 2015 · N7512N · Substantial damage > The overstress fracture between the tail rotor driveshaft and intermediate flex plate for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. - [NTSB CEN16LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA047.md): Eurocopter EC120B · Goshen, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2015 · N88HA · Substantial damage > The failure of the Thomas coupling at the interface with the main gear box tail rotor output shaft, which resulted in the helicopter's loss of tail rotor control. - [NTSB GAA16CA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA074.md): Cessna 177 · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 14, 2015 · N2112Q · Substantial damage > The failure of a shaft seal at the nose gear retraction/extension actuator, which resulted in a loss of hydraulic fluid and a main landing gear collapse during landing. - [NTSB WPR16LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA023.md): Thorp T 18 · Independence, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2015 · N1488 · Substantial damage > A separation of the canopy mechanism during flight, which resulted in the pilot’s precautionary landing and the airplane’s subsequent collision with a fence post. - [NTSB DCA16WA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA081.md): Gulfstream G1159 · Kinshasa, Congo - Kinshasa · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 1, 2015 · 9Q-CND · Substantial damage > The government of Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Gulfstream G1159 airplane that occurred on November 01, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of DRC's… - [NTSB CEN16LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA015.md): Bobby Martin Autogyro MTO Sport · Wallisville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2015 · N3232Z · Substantial damage > Fracture of the pusher propeller blade due to impact damage from an unknown object while in flight, which resulted in a severe vibration and a loss of thrust. - [NTSB ERA16LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA004.md): Beech 58 · Albany, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2015 · N25734 · Substantial damage > The mechanic's inadequate inspection of the brake system during the most recent annual inspection, which resulted in the failure of both left and right main landing gear torque plates and a subsequent loss of braking action. - [NTSB ERA15LA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA343.md): Dehavilland DHC-6 · Louisburg, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2015 · N181CS · Substantial damage > The propeller’s movement to the beta position during landing for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination and testing, which resulted in an attempted go-around and subsequent loss of airplane control. - [NTSB CEN15FA386](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA386.md): Barrow Ted A ONE Easy · Battle Creek, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2015 · N227TB · Destroyed > The pilot’s loss of airplane control due to his diverted attention to the canopy opening in flight. - [NTSB CEN15WA393](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15WA393.md): Beech C90 · Helsinki, Finland · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 26, 2015 · OH-BEX · Substantial damage > On August 26, 2015, at 0535 universal coordinated time, a Beechcraft C90 airplane, Finnish registration OH-BEX, owned and operated by Scanwings Oy, sustained substantial damage when the nose landing gear collapsed during landing at the Helsinki-Vantaa… - [NTSB CEN15LA396](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA396.md): Burns Mini 500 · Butler, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2015 · UNREG · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to attain a proper landing flare following an autorotation for reasons that could not be determined based on available information. - [NTSB WPR15IA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15IA244.md): Quest Kodiac 100 · Page, AZ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2015 · N771RT · Minor damage > The pilot's inadvertent failure to engage the seat in the locked position before takeoff, which resulted in the seat sliding back during the takeoff roll and a subsequent loss of directional control. Contributing to the incident was the seat locking… - [NTSB ERA15LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA296.md): Bell 47G 3B 1 · Camden, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2015 · N4002G · Substantial damage > A failure of the helicopter's hydraulic flight control systems for reasons that could not be determined due to the fire damage, and the pilot's inability to turn off the hydraulic system to relieve control pressure. - [NTSB WPR15LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA228.md): Hudson Zodiac CH 601 XLB · Hubbard, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2015 · N234S · Substantial damage > A severe propeller vibration due to the pilot's improper installation of the propeller spacer assembly, which necessitated an engine shutdown, an off-airport landing, and a collision with a sprinkler system. - [NTSB WPR15LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA234.md): Cessna 180J · Dixie, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2015 · N52095 · Substantial damage > The failure of the right brake hydraulic line during taxi due to fatigue, which caused a loss of hydraulic fluid and rendered the brake inoperative. - [NTSB ERA15LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA289.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2015 · N4631J · Substantial damage > The undetected fatigue cracks in the engine and nose landing gear (NLG) strut mount assembly, which prevented the proper alignment of the NLG after it was extended and the pilots from being able to maintain directional control after touchdown. - [NTSB CEN15LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA309.md): Cessna 172RG · Anoka, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2015 · N6511V · Substantial damage > Failure of the left landing gear actuator for reasons that could not be determined because the actuator was not made available for examination. - [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 GAA15CA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA178.md): Piper PA 24-250 · Newton, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2015 · N7985P · Substantial damage > The failure of the right main landing gear down-lock micro switch, which resulted in a landing gear collapse during landing, and the pilot/owner's unfamiliarity with the emergency landing gear extension procedure. Contributing to the accident was the flight… - [NTSB WPR15FA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA205.md): Schweizer 269C · Newberg, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2015 · N2096W · Destroyed > The loss of translation/rotational power between the engine and the transmission due to the severe wear of the forward spline portion of the lower coupling drive shaft. The reason for the severe wear of the forward spline could not be definitively determined… - [NTSB GAA15CA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA129.md): Lancair ES - NO Series · Hampshire, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2015 · N800TR · Substantial damage > The failure of the brake master cylinder which resulted in a loss of brake pressure and the subsequent loss of directional control during the landing roll. - [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 WPR15LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA183.md): Beech E33A · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2015 · N8401N · Substantial damage > A loss of left braking action for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any evidence of preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation, which resulted in a loss of… - [NTSB GAA15CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA125.md): Cessna 180B · Waterloo, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 6, 2015 · N5067E · Substantial damage > The incorrect installation of the secondary seat stop reel which resulted in the pilot's loss of control when the seat moved full aft during takeoff. - [NTSB ERA15LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA218.md): Bell 206L-3 · Kearny, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 2015 · N210MH · Substantial damage > The deliberate concealment and reuse of an unairworthy tail rotor driveshaft by unknown personnel, which resulted in an overstress separation at a bonded flange adapter as a result of driveshaft imbalance. - [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 CEN15IA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15IA225.md): Airbus A319 112 · New Orleans, LA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 5, 2015 · N941FR · Minor damage > The ingression of moisture into the windshield’s laminate layer, which induced electrical arcing in the windshield heating system that subsequently cracked the outer glass pane of the windshield. - [NTSB DCA15WA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA15WA123.md): Boeing 737 - 8B6 · Madrid, Spain · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 23, 2015 · CN-RNZ · No damage > The Director General of Civil Aviation of Morocco has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737-800 airplane, which occurred on April 23, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the Director General of Civil… - [NTSB ANC15LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15LA023.md): Cessna 185 · Nome, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2015 · N4554F · Substantial damage > The failure of the left main landing gear leg for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. - [NTSB WPR15LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA149.md): Piper PA 18-150 · La Quinta, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2015 · N162SC · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel’s failure to properly repair a propeller deformation, which resulted in a fatigue crack, separation of a propeller blade tip, and forced landing onto uneven terrain. - [NTSB CEN15LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA198.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Dunlap, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2015 · N754R · Substantial damage > A loss of main rotor rpm for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations. - [NTSB WPR15LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA148.md): Cessna 206H · Honolulu, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2015 · N245RB · Substantial damage > A blown nose landing gear tire during landing, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain directional control. - [NTSB DCA15IA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA15IA089.md): Bombardier CL 600 2C10 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Class 3 · Incident · Final report · Mar 14, 2015 · N157GJ · Minor damage > The nose landing gear’s failure to fully extend due to missing and damaged fastening hardware on the drive arm assembly. - [NTSB DCA15FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA15FA073.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD 11F · St. Louis, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2015 · N584FE · No damage > a partial inflation of the 1L escape slide/raft due to undetermined reasons resulting in insufficient capability to support the weight of the crewmember. - [NTSB CEN15LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA140.md): Embraer ERJ 190 100 IGW · Houston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 10, 2015 · N953UW · Substantial damage > An undetermined malfunction of the nosewheel steering control module, which resulted in the nose landing gear being jammed in the gear bay. Contributing to the accident was the improper rigging of the nosewheel steering feedback sensors during installation. - [NTSB WPR15IA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15IA080.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta II · Phoenix, AZ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2014 · N7041X · No damage > The failure of the fanshaft due to fatigue. - [NTSB WPR15IA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15IA046.md): Embraer EMB-505 · Palm Springs, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2014 · C-GJOL · Minor damage > The failure of the gust lock actuator solenoid for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the rudder gust lock system revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB WPR15LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA038.md): Cessna 210B · Bullhead City, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2014 · N9578X · Substantial damage > The failure of the landing gear actuator housing during landing for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. - [NTSB WPR15IA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15IA035.md): North American P51 - D · Mesa, AZ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2014 · N351BD · Minor damage > The failure of the left main landing gear to extend, which resulted in a gear-up landing. The reason for the left main landing gear’s failure to operate normally could not be determined because postincident examination of the landing gear system did not… - [NTSB CEN15IA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15IA014.md): Raytheon Hawker · Denver, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2014 · N694ES · Minor damage > The failure of the main landing gear tire, which resulted in separation of the servo block and subsequent total loss of all hydraulic system pressure and prevented the landing gear from extending before landing. - [NTSB WPR14CA390](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA390.md): William M Oprendek Pitts S1S · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2014 · N93DB · Substantial damage > Failure of the tailwheel steering assembly during maneuvering flight, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing roll. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/330/cases.md?page=10 ## 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=9 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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