# NTSB investigations, 2010: Flight control sys malf/fail

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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB DCA11IA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA11IA015.md): Boeing 757-223 · Jackson Hole, WY · Incident · No injuries · Class 1 · Incident · Final report · Dec 29, 2010 · N668AA · No damage
  > a manufacturing defect in a clutch mechanism that prevented the speedbrakes from automatically deploying after touchdown, and the captain’s failure to monitor and extend the speedbrakes manually. Also causal was the failure of the thrust reversers to deploy…
- [NTSB WPR11LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA081.md): Apollo AS-III · Poipu, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2010 · N157AP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's lack of compliance with manufacturer's guidance for care and handling of the aircraft combined with incomplete preflight inspections, which resulted in an undetected material failure of the nose cone.
- [NTSB CEN11IA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11IA111.md): Cessna 560XL · Birmingham, AL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2010 · N498AB · No damage
  > The manufacturer's inadequate initial design and inadequate subsequent modifications of the tailcone, which allowed moisture to collect and freeze around rudder cables during operations in subfreezing temperatures, resulting in a loss of rudder authority…
- [NTSB CEN11IA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11IA108.md): Piaggio P180 · Columbus, OH · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2010 · N140SL · No damage
  > The failure of water to properly drain through the fuselage drain holes, thus becoming trapped and freezing around the flight control cables, which resulted in the loss of control authority to the airplane's ailerons, elevator, and rudder.
- [NTSB CEN11IA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11IA087.md): Cessna 560XL · Toledo, OH · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2010 · N607QS · No damage
  > The manufacturer's inadequate initial design and subsequent modifications of the tailcone, which allowed moisture to collect and freeze around rudder cables during flight levels above the freezing level and resulted in a loss of rudder authority. Contributing…
- [NTSB CEN11LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA048.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Waterloo, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2010 · N8370L · Substantial damage
  > The separation of a stabilator control cable turnbuckle due to stress corrosion cracking, which resulted in a loss of airplane control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA11LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA033.md): Rockwell International 112TC · Waynesboro, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2010 · N1154J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s deliberate exiting of the airplane by parachute while in flight following a reported flight control malfunction that could not be verified.
- [NTSB CEN11WA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11WA070.md): Bell 212 · Minatitlan Veracruz, Mexico · Accident · 8 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 15, 2010 · XA-IUR · Substantial damage
  > The government of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BELL 212 helicopter that occurred on October 15, 2010. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Mexico's investigation under the provisions of…
- [NTSB CEN10CA569](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA569.md): Central Ohio Dragonfly Clubllc DRAGONFLY-C · Orient, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2010 · N667DF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to disconnect the tow bridal line prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR10FA440](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA440.md): Hiller UH 12E · Kamiah, ID · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2010 · N67264 · Substantial damage
  > In-flight impact of a passenger's metal clipboard with the helicopter’s tail rotor, which resulted in destruction of the tail rotor and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter. The original location of the clipboard and how it became free could not be…
- [NTSB ERA10CA425](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA425.md): Ryan Navion B · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2010 · N5382K · Substantial damage
  > The binding of the trim wheel on the instrument panel and the pilot’s improper decision to depart with a known mechanical deficiency.
- [NTSB CEN10LA492](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA492.md): Infinity Infinity · Little Rock, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2010 · N208FA · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the control lanyard for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR10CA398](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA398.md): Kirkpatrick Buzzard · Lincoln, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 4, 2010 · N84BS · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control due to the mechanical disconnection of an aileron pushrod from its bellcrank as a result of the mechanic's failure to properly secure the pushrod attach hardware. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB ENG10IA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG10IA045.md): Bell 430 · Venice, LA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2010 · N430CM · Minor damage
  > The fracture of the collective servo actuator piston rod resulting from stress corrosion cracking.
- [NTSB WPR10LA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA374.md): Lancair 320 · Spokane, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2010 · N360N · Substantial damage
  > Loss of airplane control due to the asymmetric flap condition.
- [NTSB CEN10LA414](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA414.md): Wogenstahl Wallace L Wogenstahl 281 MR · Mount Cory, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2010 · N5281R · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the rivets at the aft fuselage bulkhead which resulted in the pilot not having full elevator control on landing.
- [NTSB ERA10LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA328.md): Parks J L/Dreffin D Seawind 3000 · Sanibel Island, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2010 · N79DJ · Substantial damage
  > An overstress failure of the elevator. Contributing to the accident was the owner/builder's modification of the experimental airplane beyond the recommendations of the kit manufacturer.
- [NTSB CEN10IA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10IA314.md): Bell 206L-3 · Gulf of Mexico · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2010 · N108PH · Minor damage
  > A suspected failure of the tail rotor for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the failure of the emergency floats to properly inflate due to improper installment and inspection by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB CEN10RA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10RA345.md): Bell 412 · Campeche, Mexico · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 1, 2010 · XA-HSI · Substantial damage
  > On June 1, 2010, approximately 1123 central daylight time, a Bell Helicopter model 412EP, Mexican registration XA-HSI, made a successful water landing after a loss of tail rotor control in the Gulf of Mexico near Campeche, Mexico. The helicopter was en route…
- [NTSB WPR10LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA260.md): Socata TBM · Lost Hills, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2010 · N750AB · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to obtain the proper…
- [NTSB DCA10CA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA10CA061.md): Boeing 747 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2010 · N498MC · Substantial damage
  > impact of the fore flap with the aft fuselage after fatigue failure of the right wing fore flap carriage assembly attachment fitting at position 6.
- [NTSB ANC10CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA037.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Port Moller, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 6, 2010 · N3774Z · Substantial damage
  > The loss of the left rudder cable retaining bolt during base to final turn, resulting in a loss of control and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN10IA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10IA219.md): Bombardier CL-600-2C10 · Kansas City, MO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2010 · N160GJ · No damage
  > The malfunction of the airplane’s aileron control system due to ice accumulation.
- [NTSB CEN10CA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA200.md): Quicksilver Sport 2S · Canton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 9, 2010 · N439MM · Substantial damage
  > The airplane builder’s improper installation of the left rear wing strut eyebolt.
- [NTSB WPR10LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA195.md): Snow Rocket F1 · Borrego Springs, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2010 · N28VS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain control due to the in-flight failure and separation of the pilot's flight control stick. The reason for the flight control stick failure could not be determined.
- [NTSB ERA10FA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA195.md): Piper PA46 · Roanoke, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2010 · N6913Z · Destroyed
  > A malfunction of the flight controls for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10IA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10IA157.md): Embraer EMB-145LR · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2010 · N16561 · Minor damage
  > An in-flight encounter with lightning. Contributing to the incident was the damaged and displaced tailcone bulkhead frame that inhibited the full travel of the elevator during approach.
- [NTSB CEN10CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA132.md): Cessna 172 · Davis, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 28, 2010 · N72TN · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN10LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA099.md): Buckeye DM · Sublette, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 2010 · N582DW · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other aircraft, which resulted in a midair collision while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN10CA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA091.md): Grumman American AA-5B · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 5, 2010 · N28446 · Substantial damage
  > The restricted elevator control movement for undetermined reasons.

## 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") = 2010
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '333' 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/333/sequence?year=2010

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