# NTSB investigations, 2024: 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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB ERA25LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA094.md): Beech 58 · Florence, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 27, 2024 · N458K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to follow the emergency procedures and extend the landing gear manually after the landing gear did not initially extend normally.
- [NTSB CEN25LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA061.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Crystal, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 12, 2024 · N4823F · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction of the landing gear system which resulted in a collapse of the main landing gear during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR25LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA059.md): Boeing A75N1(PT17) · El Cajon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 8, 2024 · N9199R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during landing with a flat tire.
- [NTSB ERA25LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA070.md): William M Clapp CLAPP-SABERWING · Valdosta, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 7, 2024 · N100SW · Substantial damage
  > A hard landing and subsequent gear collapse due to the pilot’s failure to securely close the airplane canopy and its subsequent opening on short final.
- [NTSB ANC25LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA009.md): Cessna 180 · Egegik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 29, 2024 · N9140R · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the right main landing gear leg for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB ERA25LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA068.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 42 NG · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 15, 2024 · N508PA · Substantial damage
  > The maintenance technician’s failure to follow the manufacturer’s recommended procedures during a wheel and tire change to ensure proper clearance of the tire to the wheel well resulting in the right main wheel becoming stuck in the well and subsequent…
- [NTSB GAA25WA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA289.md): Bombardier N/A · Hannover, Germany · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Foreign · Nov 13, 2024 · VT-TUS · No damage
- [NTSB ERA25LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA030.md): Zenith Zodiac 601 HDS · Altoona, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 17, 2024 · N511JG · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a deteriorated gascolator gasket. Contributing was the failure of the mechanic to replace the gasket during the most recent condition inspection.
- [NTSB CEN25LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA013.md): Rotorway Exec · Plymouth, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 11, 2024 · N314AC · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control due to the failed forward tail rotor belt as a result of the owner’s failure to follow the helicopter manufacturer’s tail rotor belt replacement recommendations.
- [NTSB CEN25LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA009.md): Quicksilver GT 400 · Garden Ridge, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 8, 2024 · N2490H · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power that resulted from improper fuel system maintenance and the subsequent fuel starvation due to the leaking fuel pump outlet fuel line.
- [NTSB CEN25LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA007.md): Mooney M20E · Richmond, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 8, 2024 · N9151V · Substantial damage
  > The partial separation of a portion of the propeller spinner and its mounting bulkhead along with the upper cowl fairing while in a full-power climb.
- [NTSB CEN25LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA002.md): Air Tractor AT-402A · Moffett, OK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 1, 2024 · N45472 · Substantial damage
  > The tail wheel assembly’s fractured bolt which resulted in the pilot’s loss of directional control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR24LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA319.md): Bell 206L · Fern Prairie, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 26, 2024 · N9984K · Substantial damage
  > An aeroelastic interaction between the helicopter’s main rotor blades and nodal beam system, which resulted in oscillations that exceeded the design limits of the tailboom. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the main rotor blade manufacturer to…
- [NTSB GAA24WA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA297.md): Piper PA-31 · Gloucestershire, United Kingdom · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 24, 2024 · N250MD · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA24WA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA295.md): Pilatus PC12 · Thunder Bay, Canada · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 21, 2024 · C-GFKA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA24LA385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA385.md): Cessna 195 · Dyersburg, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 18, 2024 · N195KW · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the tailwheel strut, which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing roll and a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA24LA386](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA386.md): Cessna 402 · Boston, MA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 17, 2024 · N18VV · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a solid hydraulic fluid line, which resulted in a loss of hydraulic fluid that prevented the landing gear extension process from completing normally. Contributing to the outcome was the pilot’s failure to fully activate the emergency landing…
- [NTSB DCA24LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA24LA328.md): Cirrus Design SF50 · Austin, TX · Incident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 14, 2024 · N442CV · Minor damage
  > The unintended activation of the Emergency Autoland button on the overhead panel due to the airplane’s collision with an unknown object. Contributing to the incident was the pilot’s inability to initially deactivate the Emergency Autoland system due to a…
- [NTSB CEN24LA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA358.md): Hughes 369 · Canton, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 11, 2024 · N8969F · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue cracking of the main rotor blade that occurred at an undetermined time.
- [NTSB CEN24LA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA342.md): Piper PA-28R · Crystal, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 5, 2024 · N4081S · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine mount under normal operating loads due to the fracture of a vertical tube that was weakened by corrosion and fatigue of the internal surfaces.
- [NTSB CEN24LA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA337.md): Piper PA-28-140 · East Troy, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 2, 2024 · N32435 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/mechanic’s improper torquing of the fuel hose fitting while replacing the fuel pump, which allowed air to enter the fuel system and resulted in a loss of engine power during initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/mechanic’s…
- [NTSB ANC24LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA082.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Sagwon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 25, 2024 · N6815B · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the landing gear fitting at the fuselage attachment point to due to a poor weld joint.
- [NTSB ANC24LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA077.md): Robinson R44 · Honolulu, HI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 19, 2024 · N740RH · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the flex plate yoke flange assembly due to incorrectly torqued bolts. Contributing was the maintenance personnel’s inadequate inspection of the tail rotor flex plate assembly.
- [NTSB GAA24WA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA315.md): Piper PA28 · Varberg, Sweden · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Aug 16, 2024 · SE-LKV · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DCA24WA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA24WA280.md): Swearingen SA227 · Perth Airport, Australia · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · Aug 12, 2024 · VH-WAJ · Minor damage
- [NTSB WPR24LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA275.md): Piper PA-30 · Concord, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 9, 2024 · N8458Y · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the main landing gear to extend and lock for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. Contributing to the accident was a mechanical failure of the manual landing gear release mechanism due to inadequate clearance…
- [NTSB ERA24LA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA331.md): Aero Commander 200 · Valdosta, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 26, 2024 · N326WR · Substantial damage
  > An insect nest in the right main fuel tank’s vent line, which resulted in an inaccurate fuel level reading, fuel starvation, and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN24LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA271.md): Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 600N · Eagle Lake, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 16, 2024 · N609RP · Destroyed
  > The operator’s improper installation of the fuel system, which resulted in fuel starvation, a loss of engine power, and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN24LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA268.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Arcola, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 16, 2024 · N1941V · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the mechanic’s failure to properly secure the fuel system gascolator strainer bowl following an annual inspection.
- [NTSB CEN24LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA261.md): Air Tractor AT602 · Decatur, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 12, 2024 · N528JC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll due to the malfunction of the tail wheel locking mechanism.
- [NTSB CEN24LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA315.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-5B · Camdenton, MO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 11, 2024 · N23JK · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate maintenance of the seat locking mechanism, which resulted in the pilot’s seat sliding back during takeoff and a subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB ERA24LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA307.md): Beech 95-B55 · Greenville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 1, 2024 · N9308Q · Substantial damage
  > A landing with the nose gear retracted as a result of an intermittent landing gear relay.
- [NTSB GAA24WA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA200.md): Bell 212 · Fort Good Hope, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Foreign · Jun 28, 2024 · C-FPMR · Destroyed
- [NTSB ERA24LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA279.md): Alexander S Rolinski Aventura II · DeLand, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 26, 2024 · N727TK · Substantial damage
  > Improper installation of the electric-driven fuel pump inlet hoses, which resulted in a hose failure and subsequent loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA24FA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA266.md): Lockheed 12 · Jackson, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 17, 2024 · N2072 · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s failure to properly secure the right brake line, which resulted in a loss of right brake effectiveness during the landing roll and a subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB DCA24WA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA24WA208.md): Boeing 747 · Incheon, South Korea · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jun 11, 2024 · N429MC · Minor damage
- [NTSB CEN24LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA227.md): Beech D55 · Colorado Springs, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 11, 2024 · N321N · Substantial damage
  > The deflated right main landing gear tire due to a sidewall puncture made by an unknown object, which led to the pilot’s loss of directional control and the landing gear collapse during landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA24LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA255.md): Titan T51 · Madisonville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 8, 2024 · N512JA · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear weldment due to fatigue cracking.
- [NTSB ERA24LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA248.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Colquitt, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 5, 2024 · N8715L · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the fuel shutoff valve from corrosion, which allowed the valve stem to obstruct the internal fuel port, resulting in a restriction of fuel flow to the engine.
- [NTSB WPR24LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA175.md): Dennis T Kirby/Michael B Kirby Murphy Rebel · Edgewood, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 4, 2024 · N79ZT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper installation of the aileron and flap control systems, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the takeoff roll and subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB ANC24LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA048.md): Stinson 108-2 · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 1, 2024 · N299C · Substantial damage
  > The uncertificated pilot’s decision to fly an unairworthy airplane and his failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a landing gear collapse. Contributing was the failure of the right main landing gear oleo strut.
- [NTSB WPR24LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA192.md): SIAI Marchetti SM. 1019 · Twin Bridges, MT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 19, 2024 · N992BB · Substantial damage
  > The binding of the parking brake cable, which resulted in un-commanded brake application during the landing roll and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB WPR24LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA157.md): Cessna P210 · Daggett, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 16, 2024 · N4769K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to detect the tripped alternator circuit breaker in flight, which resulted in a drained battery that prevented the landing gear from fully extending to the down-and-locked position. Contributing to the accident was the improperly installed…
- [NTSB WPR24LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA147.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Emmett, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 12, 2024 · N3915P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing roll due to a loose tailwheel leaf spring assembly.
- [NTSB DCA24WA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA24WA181.md): Boeing 737 · Antalya, Türkiye · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · May 9, 2024 · 9H-TJF · Minor damage
- [NTSB ERA24LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA208.md): Admore International Jets Aircam · DeLand, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 2, 2024 · N848HP · Substantial damage
  > The uncommanded movement of the left propeller into reverse during approach for undetermined reasons, resulting in an in-flight loss of control of the airplane at low altitude during approach.
- [NTSB CEN24LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA169.md): Baby Great Lakes - · Castroville, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 29, 2024 · N822CH · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear axle due to multiple fatigue crack initiation points joining into a single larger crack.
- [NTSB WPR24LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA134.md): Bell 206L-3 · Tracy, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 23, 2024 · N17592 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of collective control authority due to fatigue failure of the collective servo cylinder extension arms from corrosion pitting.
- [NTSB ERA24LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA186.md): Cessna 210 · Concord, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 12, 2024 · N777NT · Substantial damage
  > Failure of a landing gear extension system hydraulic hose, which resulted in a landing with the landing gear retracted.
- [NTSB WPR24LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA122.md): Cessna 180A · Nordman, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 4, 2024 · N5281D · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel's improper installation of the left main landing gear wheel assembly, which resulted in a loss of torque and subsequent separation of the wheel and axle assembly from the main landing gear leg during landing.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/330/sequence.md?year=2024&page=2

## 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 year(c."eventDate") = 2024
  AND 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?year=2024

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