# 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 17 of 20 · 996 cases

## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB CEN10FA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA277.md): Aveko Sro VL-3 LSA · Boyd, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 30, 2010 · N801GB · Substantial damage
  > ***This report was modified on November 15, 2012. Please see the docket for this accident to view the original report with revisions shown.*** The pilots’ failure to avoid and recover from the prohibited maneuver of aerodynamic spin during a training flight,…
- [NTSB CEN10FA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA278.md): Evektor Aerotechnik Sportstar Plus · Richmond, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 29, 2010 · N121EV · Substantial damage
  > The opening of the cockpit canopy in-flight due to improper latching, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR10IA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10IA256.md): Bombardier CL-600-2B19 · Ontario, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 23, 2010 · N925SW · Minor damage
  > Failure of the airplane’s nose landing gear to extend for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR10LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA253.md): Schweizer G-164B · Robbins, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2010 · N3633C · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the wheel hub flange, which allowed the over size tire to expand and impinge on the brake disc and caliper, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing.
- [NTSB WPR10LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA252.md): Luscombe Silvaire S-LSA-8C · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2010 · N599LS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued operation of the airplane with known mechanical deficiencies, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA10LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA256.md): Swezey T/Molnar D Vans RV-10 · Ridgeland, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2010 · N110TD · Destroyed
  > An explosion and fire of unknown origin during taxi from landing. Contributing to the accident was the builder's noncompliance with the manufacturer's suggested designed fuel system.
- [NTSB CEN10CA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA215.md): Murray Starlite · Shelbyville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 21, 2010 · N4326D · Substantial damage
  > The corrosion of the left landing gear rotor and brake, which resulted in the loss of directional control during the landing rollout, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB WPR10LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA216.md): Cessna 210 · Show Low, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2010 · N9527T · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate clearance between a landing gear brake system line and airframe components, which precluded gear extension and resulted in an intentional gear-up landing.
- [NTSB CEN10LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA207.md): Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P92 Echo Super · Baytown, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2010 · N323BR · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear bolts.
- [NTSB CEN10CA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA155.md): Schulke Avid Magnum · Lowell, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 2, 2010 · N103DG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control while landing on a slush-covered runway due to inadequate maintenance of the airplane brakes by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB WPR10LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA140.md): Cessna 210L · Aurora, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2010 · N777FW · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear to properly function for undetermined reasons, resulting in the right main landing gear collapsing during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to follow the emergency gear extension procedure.
- [NTSB ERA10LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA128.md): Cessna 402C · Watertown, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2010 · N121PB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue the approach with a known anomaly with the left airspeed indicator. Contributing to the accident was an undetermined malfunction of the left airspeed indicator and the condition of the runway, resulting in decreased braking…
- [NTSB WPR10LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA121.md): American Champion 8KCAB · Fallon, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 2010 · N101BY · Substantial damage
  > Interference between the front seat lap belt and the rear seat rudder/brake pedal assembly that prevented normal operation of the rudder/brake system, which resulted in the pilots’ inability to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB ERA10LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA118.md): Eurocopter AS 350 B2 · New York, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2010 · N696BH · Substantial damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to properly secure one tail rotor pitch change link to its respective tail rotor blade resulting in an in-flight separation of the link from the blade. Contributing to the accident was the lack of an adequate…
- [NTSB WPR10FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA112.md): Eurocopter AS350 B3 · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 2010 · N904CF · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the engine-to-main gear box flex coupling, which resulted in the failure of the flex coupling and a loss of power to the rotor system during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic who removed the engine's failure…
- [NTSB CEN10LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA098.md): Mooney M20R · La Veta, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 2010 · N782LU · Substantial damage
  > A fuel leak and subsequent fire due to a mechanical defect.
- [NTSB DCA10IA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA10IA021.md): Airbus Industrie A319-131 · Newark, NJ · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2010 · N816UA · Minor damage
  > A mechanical failure of internal components of the right main landing gear door actuator resulting in the flight crew being unable to fully extend the right main landing gear using the normal and alternate procedures. Contributing to this incident was a…
- [NTSB CEN10LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA093.md): Dassault Falcon 20C · Eagle, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 2010 · XA-PCC · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew’s improper preflight inspection and failure to remove the main landing gear wheel chock, resulting in damage and subsequent failure of the main landing gear tire during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB WPR10LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA090.md): Cessna 310 · Pasco, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2009 · N2640C · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear up-lock.
- [NTSB CEN10LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA076.md): Beech 200 · St. Louis, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2009 · N411BL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly follow the manual landing gear extension procedure, resulting in a gear-up landing.
- [NTSB ERA10IA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10IA095.md): Beech 58 · Lexington, KY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2009 · N391MC · Minor damage
  > The overstress failure of the nose landing gear aft drag brace.
- [NTSB CEN10LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA068.md): Beech V35 · Dodge City, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2009 · N108L · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pitot heat system in icing conditions resulting in an inoperative airspeed indicator which led to an inadvertant stall while on final approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly into known icing conditions.
- [NTSB CEN10LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA052.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Saginaw, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2009 · N8297P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain control of the airplane due to a pinched trim system wire that resulted in a runaway nose-down pitch trim.
- [NTSB DCA10WA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA10WA048.md): English Electric Lightning MK T5 · Bredasdorp, South Africa · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 14, 2009 · ZU-BEX · Destroyed
  > On November 14, 2009 about 1025 UTC, ZU-BEX, English Electric Lightning MK T5, crashed after the pilot reported he had experienced hydraulic failure while conducting aerobatic manuevers during an airshow near Bredasdorp, South Africa. Visual meteorological…
- [NTSB WPR10CA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA041.md): Cessna 180 · Bountiful, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 31, 2009 · N1712C · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the inner tube of the right main tire during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA10LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA042.md): Beriev BE-103 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2009 · N13KL · Substantial damage
  > A malfunction of the landing gear retraction/extension and indication system for undetermined reasons, which resulted in one or more components being improperly positioned for the water landing.
- [NTSB WPR10LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA032.md): Powrachute PC 2000 · Leadore, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2009 · N4036U · Substantial damage
  > The stuck throttle cable and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during landing, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR10LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA034.md): Aero Commander 690 · Cedar City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2009 · N690TR · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear accumulator/regulator and the installation of the improper priority valve, which precluded the landing gear from extending and locking into place.
- [NTSB CEN10LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA014.md): Cessna T210L · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2009 · N211LC · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic's failure to find and repair a leaking main landing gear hydraulic line during an annual inspection.
- [NTSB CEN10LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA004.md): Temco D-16A · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2009 · N124N · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of left engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the failure of the engine's electric fuel pump end cap gasket, which allowed air to be drawn into the fuel system.
- [NTSB ERA10LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA005.md): Cessna 210 · Louisville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 2009 · N9443T · Substantial damage
  > A malfunction of the landing gear extension system due to a fractured hydraulic line. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate inspection and maintenance of the hydraulic line.
- [NTSB WPR10LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA004.md): Cessna 172A · Payson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2009 · N7810T · Substantial damage
  > The stress corrosion cracking of the nose gear landing fork, which resulted in the fork's failure during landing.
- [NTSB ERA10LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA004.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Whiteville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2009 · N8809C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and subsequent hard landing during an intentional gear-up landing following multiple mechanical malfunctions. Also causal to the accident was an inoperative landing gear emergency-down valve which had blockage for undetermined…
- [NTSB ERA09CA541](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA541.md): Cessna 172P · Pensacola, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 27, 2009 · N55437 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain control during landing due to the separation of the nose landing gear upper scissor from the nose gear assembly. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate visual examination performed during the annual inspection.
- [NTSB CEN09CA593](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA593.md): Linke KR-2 · Mt. Vernon, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2009 · N4207Z · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate preflight planning/preparation and fuel management by the pilot which led to fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power during approach. Contributing to the accident was the inoperative fuel indicator.
- [NTSB ANC09LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA100.md): Grumman G-44A · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2009 · N86627 · Substantial damage
  > A fatigue fracture of an unapproved hydraulic brake line fitting, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the installation of an unapproved part by an unknown maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB WPR09CA478](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA478.md): Cessna T210J · Albany, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 14, 2009 · N899KM · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction of the left main wheel brake during landing due to inadequate hydraulic fluid in the left brake pedal master cylinder due to leakage.
- [NTSB CEN09LA567](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA567.md): Aeronca 11AC · Marshall, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2009 · N3383E · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the main landing gear attach point.
- [NTSB CEN09IA578](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09IA578.md): Cessna 421 · Sugar Land, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2009 · N2349S · Minor damage
  > The improper installation of the pitch trim cable which resulted in it making improper contact with a guard pin that led to the fatigue failure of the cable.
- [NTSB ANC09LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA088.md): Cessna 170B · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2009 · N6073V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to make an abrupt and steep low altitude turn just after takeoff, while attempting to return to his departure airport, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and loss of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to…
- [NTSB CEN09CA537](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA537.md): Rewey William M CH 801 · Cottage Grove, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2009 · N171WR · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation from a blocked fuel screen that resulted from the pilot/owner's inadequate inspection and maintenance of the fuel system.
- [NTSB ERA09LA474](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA474.md): Cessna T210M · Dalton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2009 · N732MM · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear actuator downlock spring.
- [NTSB CEN09CA535](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA535.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Leland, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2009 · N73102 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power in flight due to a loss of engine oil as a result of the separation of the propeller hub components for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA471](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA471.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Sanford, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2009 · N548C · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue cracking at the point the nose landing gear actuator attaches to the mount resulting in separation of the actuator and partial collapse of the nose landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the lack of specific inspection guidance for…
- [NTSB CEN09CA520](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA520.md): Grahn J/Grahn G Pitts S2S · Rifle, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 13, 2009 · N540S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive landing speed and subsequent excessive brake application which resulted in a loss of control and impact with an airport sign.
- [NTSB ANC09CA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA075.md): Cessna 180 · Buckland, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 29, 2009 · N540RT · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the right brake cylinder, which allowed a portion of the cylinder to disengage and jam the right rudder/brake pedal, resulting in a loss of directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate…
- [NTSB CEN09LA463](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA463.md): Pilgrim Samuel W JR RV-6 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2009 · N56SP · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the rudder pedal which resulted in the pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB WPR09LA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA371.md): Sikorsky S-55 · Chelan, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2009 · N1255T · Substantial damage
  > Failure of a seal in the hydraulic system resulting in a loss of hydraulic pressure while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB ERA09LA420](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA420.md): American AA-5 · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2009 · N65KS · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result the failure of the engine fuel pump diaphragms during climb.
- [NTSB CEN09CA470](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA470.md): Raytheon C90A · Bismarck, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2009 · N405DD · Substantial damage
  > The cabin entry door inadvertently opening during initial climb.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/330/sequence.md?page=18

## 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=17

---
OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.
