# 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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB ERA11FA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA185.md): Cessna 310R · Smyrna, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 2011 · N310JR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper response to a known autopilot pitch divergence anomaly. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to perform a test flight on a system for which he lacked a complete working knowledge.
- [NTSB ERA11LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA150.md): Flaglor Tom Kolb Aircraft MK III · Stetson, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2011 · N213 · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight failure of the No. 1 composite propeller blade due to fatigue, which resulted in a violent vibration, loss of engine power, and a subsequent forced landing to unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CEN11FA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA193.md): Gulfstream Aerospace GV-SP · Appleton, WI · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2011 · N535GA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot flying's (PF) decision to land on a shorter-than-recommended runway with a known left hydraulic system failure rather than go around as suggested by the pilot-not-flying, his failure to immediately apply emergency brakes following the detection of…
- [NTSB CEN11IA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11IA180.md): Hawker Beechcraft C90 · Evansville, IN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2011 · N2057C · Minor damage
  > The peel chip-type failure of the co-pilot's window during initial climb.
- [NTSB CEN11LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA173.md): Cessna 402 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 2011 · N5802C · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear system for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA11FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA133.md): Potez-Air Fouga CM 170 Magister · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 2011 · N415FM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/mechanic's improper decision to continue a tight-turning landing pattern after a loss of hydraulic pressure, and his subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed during that pattern, which resulted in an accelerated maneuver stall. Contributing…
- [NTSB WPR11CA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA112.md): Harvey Patten Rans S-6ES · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 28, 2011 · N8053R · Substantial damage
  > A disconnection of the elevator control linkage due to incorrect installation or maintenance, which was due to the retaining nut backing off the bolt and allowing the bolt to fall out.
- [NTSB ERA11CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA125.md): Cessna 210K · Crestview, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 26, 2011 · N5767J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain control of the airplane during landing due to the failure of the right main tire.
- [NTSB CEN11CA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA155.md): Cessna R182 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 19, 2011 · N6187S · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear to fully extend and lock in the down position due to the inoperative electric pump motor.
- [NTSB ERA11LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA117.md): Convair 340-71 · Charlotte Amalie · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 2011 · N8277Q · Substantial damage
  > The captain’s decision to continue the flight with the left engine backfiring, resulting in an engine fire shortly after takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the captain’s decision to continue the flight following a report of black smoke trailing the…
- [NTSB DCA11WA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA11WA023.md): Boeing 737 · Montpelier, France · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 10, 2011 · F-GIXD · No damage
  > On January 10, 2011, at 1330 local time a Boeing 737-700, registration F-GIXD experienced an AOA sensor blockage resulting in false stick-shaker during takeoff from Montpelier, France. The airplane was on a ferry flight to Toulouse, France, and returned to…
- [NTSB WPR11LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA119.md): Czech Sportplanes Sro Dynamic · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2011 · N595DY · Substantial damage
  > Inadvertent opening of the airplane canopy during the landing approach in a downdraft, which resulted in a rapid descent and hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR11LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA092.md): Cessna 310C · Lancaster, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2011 · N1755H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain an appropriate descent profile during the approach. Contributing to the accident was that the pilot did not follow checklist procedures.
- [NTSB CEN11CA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA143.md): Rardin William I Kitfox III · Carlisle, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 2, 2011 · N876KF · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the left main landing gear strut due to a pre-existing crack in the weld joint.
- [NTSB ANC11LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11LA006.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Saint Michael, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2010 · N45052 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of directional control during landing due to a flat nose wheel tire, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with trees.
- [NTSB CEN11LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA089.md): Cessna 180 · Omaha, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2010 · N3246D · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a stuck check valve in the carburetor acceleration pump, resulting in an improper fuel mixture when the pilot attempted to add power.
- [NTSB WPR11LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA063.md): Champion 7KCAB · Rialto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 2010 · N5101X · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue cracking of the left main landing gear leg, which resulted in a gear collapse during landing.
- [NTSB WPR11LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA058.md): Bombardier CL-600-2C10 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2010 · N614SK · Substantial damage
  > The tug driver’s loss of airplane control during pushback due to a loss of traction in slippery conditions on the ramp. Contributing to the accident was the ground crews’ and airline operators’ inadequate guidance with regard to pushback procedures during low…
- [NTSB ERA11WA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11WA073.md): Swearingen SA227 · Andahuaylas, Peru · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 13, 2010 · N781C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR11IA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11IA019.md): Bombardier CL-600-2B19 · Phoenix, AZ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2010 · N938SW · Minor damage
  > The overextension of the main cabin door due to difficulty opening the door because the power-assist motor cable was lodged within the main cabin door assembly.
- [NTSB ERA11LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA025.md): Schempp-Hirth Ventus B/16.6 · Warren, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2010 · N188PX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent deployment of the airbrake handle past the upper limit of its normal operating range, which resulted in binding of the controls.
- [NTSB ERA11LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA011.md): Grumman G164 · Edison, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2010 · N48417 · Substantial damage
  > Leakage of hydraulic fluid from the internal fuselage line fitting, resulting in a subsequent loss of the right brake’s effectiveness.
- [NTSB ANC10LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10LA101.md): Cessna 150F · North Pole, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2010 · N3569L · Substantial damage
  > The overstress separation of the left nose wheel steering linkage rod end during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a loss of control.
- [NTSB WPR10LA479](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA479.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2010 · N90SE · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a manufacturing splice of the right main landing gear tire’s inner tube, which resulted in a deflated tire and a consequent loss of directional control on landing.
- [NTSB ERA10LA485](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA485.md): Beech 58 · Rainelle, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2010 · N86BR · Substantial damage
  > The improper rigging of the fuel selector by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR10LA464](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA464.md): Hughes OH-6A · Majuro (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2010 · N74LB · Substantial damage
  > A loss of helicopter control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10IA535](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10IA535.md): Embraer 500 · Brenham, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2010 · N226CP · Minor damage
  > The pilots’ decision to depart with a known failed brake control unit.
- [NTSB CEN10CA542](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA542.md): Schempp-Hirth Standard Cirrus · Moriarty, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2010 · N4664 · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent opening of the cockpit canopy for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10CA510](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA510.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Basile, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 27, 2010 · N63E · Substantial damage
  > The loss of directional control during landing due to failure of the right brake for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10IA554](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10IA554.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 20-C1 · Bloomington, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2010 · N409AM · Minor damage
  > The cracked nose landing gear fork assembly found during the preflight inspection.
- [NTSB ANC10CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA079.md): Piper PA-14 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 26, 2010 · N5114H · Substantial damage
  > A faulty fuel quantity indication in-flight, which precipitated a precautionary off-airport landing, and collision with a road sign.
- [NTSB WPR10LA421](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA421.md): Cessna U206 · Grangeville, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2010 · N29100 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to fly with a known defective nosewheel assembly, which resulted in a loss of directional control and nose-over on landing after the assembly shifted out of alignment during the flight.
- [NTSB CEN10LA484](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA484.md): Rammel Thomas W Searey · Cokato, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2010 · N452TR · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the composite skin on one of the three propeller blades that resulted in an in-flight vibration, and the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the water while maneuvering to avoid obstacles in preparation for a precautionary landing.
- [NTSB DCA10IA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA10IA082.md): Boeing 767-322 · Chicago, IL · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2010 · N644UA · Minor damage
  > the brake fire after landing was caused by hydraulic fluid leaking on to hot brakes.
- [NTSB CEN10LA457](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA457.md): Cessna 180B · Burnet, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2010 · N5177E · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the tailwheel compression spring, which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN10IA453](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10IA453.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Mount Pleasant, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2010 · N4184X · No damage
  > The failure of an aileron control cable due to a seized idler pulley bearing.
- [NTSB ERA10LA379](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA379.md): Garlick Helicopters OH-58A+ · Newport, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2010 · N48LA · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate maintenance inspections of the main rotor blade inertia screw holes, which resulted in a main rotor blade failure due to fatigue. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the main rotor blades.
- [NTSB ERA10IA384](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10IA384.md): Cessna 402C · San Juan, PR · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2010 · N402VN · Minor damage
  > The airplane manufacturer’s inadequate inspection procedures, resulting in the undetected fatigue cracking of the right upper barrel and trunnion assembly.
- [NTSB ERA10LA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA361.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · West Melbourne, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2010 · N74603 · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the main rotor drive belts due to maintenance personnel’s failure to adequately inspect the upper drive sheave prior to installing the belts.
- [NTSB ERA10LA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA357.md): Beech 58 · LaGrange, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2010 · N405RW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not allowing sufficient time for fuel spill vapors to dissipate before starting the engine. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintenance of the fuel cap.
- [NTSB CEN10LA389](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA389.md): Cessna 210 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2010 · N2157S · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a hydraulic fluid line, which caused a loss of hydraulic pressure to the landing gear extension system and resulted in the partial collapse of the right main landing gear during touchdown.
- [NTSB CEN10TA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10TA355.md): Lockheed P2V-5 · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 26, 2010 · N1386C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to follow published emergency procedures by taxiing to the parking ramp with a known hydraulic system failure. Contributing to the accident was the co-pilot’s improper selection of the bypass position on the emergency nose gear extension…
- [NTSB CEN10CA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA358.md): Cessna 180K · Cahokia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2010 · N2785K · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the axle's attaching bolts during landing.
- [NTSB WPR10TA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10TA318.md): Bell UH-1H · Santa Barbara, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 24, 2010 · N205KS · Substantial damage
  > The failure of left tailboom upper attachment fitting as a result of fatigue.
- [NTSB ERA10WA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10WA338.md): Bolkow BO105 · Buenos Aires, Argentina · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 18, 2010 · LV-WJX · Destroyed
  > On June 18, 2010, about 1118 universal Coordinated Time (UTC),an Bolkow BO-105, Argentina registration LV-WJX, operated by a private owner on a business flight, to photograph a automobile accident, collided with tall trees, overhead power lines, and struck…
- [NTSB ERA10LA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA330.md): Czech Aircraft Works Spol Sro Sportcruiser · Freehold, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2010 · N832LL · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the nosegear fork assembly due to fatigue. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate recent annual inspection.
- [NTSB DCA10WA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA10WA068.md): Swearingen SA226 · Johannesburg, South Africa · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 13, 2010 · ZS-ZOC · Substantial damage
  > On June 13, 2010 about 0900 UTC, ZS-ZOC, a Swearingen SA226 Metro 11, an unscheduled commercial domestic flight, operated African Skies Aviation, was involved in a wheels up landing at Lanseria Aerodrome (FALA), Johannesburg, South Africa. The 2 crewmembers…
- [NTSB CEN10LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA302.md): Beech C90 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2010 · N20 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the nose gear actuator due to insufficient lubrication of the nut assembly threads.
- [NTSB WPR10LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA276.md): Czech Aircraft Works Sportcruiser · San Diego, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2010 · N334BB · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent opening of the aircraft canopy during the takeoff climb, which distracted the pilot and resulted in his failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was a lack of guidance in the manufacturer's pilot operating handbook…
- [NTSB WPR10LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA275.md): Airborne Windsports PTY Edge X · Alturas, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2010 · N354MB · Substantial damage
  > Fracture of a mast support cable due to corrosion, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll.

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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" = '330' 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
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/330/sequence?page=16

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