# NTSB investigations: Part(s) separation from AC 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 5 of 6 · 289 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB WPR14LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA308.md): Mdhi 369D · Oso, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2014 · N5225C · Substantial damage > The pilot/mechanic’s failure to properly perform required inspections of the main rotor blades at the necessary intervals, which resulted in an in-flight separation of a main rotor blade due to disbonding and fatigue cracking. Contributing to the accident was… - [NTSB CEN14LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA305.md): Bollinger Robert L BD 4 · Fairfield, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2014 · N108BC · Destroyed > The pilot’s loss of airplane control due to the in-flight separation of the propeller blades for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. - [NTSB ERA14WA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14WA246.md): Cessna T206H · Macas, Ecuador · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · May 14, 2014 · HC-CFE · Destroyed > On May 14, 2014, about 1600 local time, a Cessna T206H, Ecuadorian registration HC-CFE, was substantially damaged when it impacted power lines while returning to land at Edmundo Carvajal Airport (SEMC), Macas, Ecuador, with smoke in the cockpit. The… - [NTSB ERA14LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA223.md): Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm BK 117 · Hamburg, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 2014 · N504TJ · Substantial damage > Wear in the left cabin door assembly parts, which resulted in the door partially opening in flight, dislodging from the lower door track assembly, and then separating from the helicopter. - [NTSB CEN14LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA118.md): Grumman American Avn. AA 5B · Willow Park, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 2014 · N28578 · Substantial damage > The improper reinstallation of the propeller assembly, which resulted in the subsequent in-flight separation of the propeller. - [NTSB WPR14LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA096.md): Morrisey 2150 · Pismo Beach, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2014 · N5102V · Destroyed > The in-flight separation of a wing for reasons that could not be determined because the wreckage was not recovered from the ocean. - [NTSB ERA14LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA098.md): Israel Aircraft Industries Gulfstream 200 · Savannah, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2014 · N720QS · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel’s failure to properly secure the auxiliary power unit service door before returning the airplane to service, which resulted in substantial damage to the rudder. - [NTSB CEN14LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA075.md): Cessna 560 · Walton, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2013 · N810QS · Substantial damage > The inflight separation of the upper and lower right engine cowlings for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence. - [NTSB CEN14FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA072.md): Biesemeier David I Smyth Sidewinder · Boulder, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 2013 · N3786A · Destroyed > The pilot’s abrupt maneuver, which exceeded the structural limits of the left wing and resulted in its in-flight separation. - [NTSB WPR13FA417](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA417.md): Bell UH-1V · Cordes Lakes, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2013 · N22490 · Destroyed > The pilot's improper maintenance on the helicopter’s main rotor blade pitch control system, which resulted in an in-flight loss of main rotor blade pitch control, mast bumping, and mast failure. - [NTSB WPR13FA411](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA411.md): Bell UH 1B · Detroit, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2013 · N204UH · Substantial damage > The fatigue failure of the upper two tailboom attachment points, which resulted in the tailboom separating from the fuselage during logging operations. Contributing to the accident was poor maintenance throughout the helicopter’s operational life. - [NTSB CEN13LA402](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA402.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Tillar, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2013 · N5182C · Substantial damage > The loss of engine throttle control during takeoff due to an unsecured cockpit throttle control pin, which resulted in a runway overrun. - [NTSB CEN13LA384](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA384.md): Ayres S2R-T34 · Heth, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2013 · N455JM · Substantial damage > The partial collapse of the right main landing gear during landing due to an improper previous weld repair to the right main landing gear and subsequent corrosion, which resulted in a loss of directional control and impact with terrain. - [NTSB CEN13IA387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13IA387.md): Martin Charles A Zenith Stol CH 750 · Paragould, AR · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2013 · N699TX · Minor damage > The improper installation of the propeller flange, which resulted in an in-flight separation of the propeller assembly. - [NTSB ANC13RA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13RA061.md): De Havilland DHC-2 MK 1 · Half Moon Bay, Canada · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 24, 2013 · C-FPCG · Substantial damage > On June 24, 2013, at 1544 coordinated universal time, a DeHavilland DHC-2MK 1, Canadian registered C-FPCG, owned and operated by Seair Seaplanes, was substantially damaged near Half Moon Bay, Canada. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of… - [NTSB CEN13LA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA321.md): Bell 206-L4 · Abbeville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2013 · N720RL · Substantial damage > Failure of maintenance personnel to ensure adequate torque of a tailrotor drive shaft coupling bolt, which resulted in the partial disconnection of the drive shaft. - [NTSB CEN13LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA308.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar Plus · Elyria, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2013 · N319SV · Substantial damage > The failure of the canopy latch spring, which caused the canopy to open during initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the installation of an improper part in the canopy latch assembly, which led to the failure of the canopy latch spring. - [NTSB WPR13LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA191.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Mesquite, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2013 · N87114 · Substantial damage > Separation of the propeller from the engine during initial climb due to the incorrect torque applied to the propeller hub nut during maintenance. - [NTSB ERA13FA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA186.md): Robinson R44 · Miami, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 2013 · N3101H · Destroyed > The mechanic's failure to properly secure the pitch link hardware of one main rotor blade to the rotating swash plate, which resulted in the pitch link separating in flight and the pilot's subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the… - [NTSB WPR13LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA174.md): Vans RV12 · Waldport, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2013 · N572LS · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB ERA13FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA070.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta II · Apollo Beach, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 2012 · N2626N · Substantial damage > Mast bumping for reasons that could not be determined because one main rotor blade was not recovered. - [NTSB WPR13FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA056.md): Mcdaniel RV-6-CH · Scio, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 2012 · N424D · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to perform aerobatics in an airplane that was prohibited from aerobatics as stated in its operating limitations document, which resulted in the failure of the right wing spar. - [NTSB WPR13FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA006.md): Garlick Helicopters UH-1H · Shady Cove, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2012 · N1577 · Substantial damage > The separation of the tail rotor gearbox and tail rotor assembly as a result of fatigue to the tail rotor gearbox input quill assembly attachment studs. - [NTSB WPR12CA401](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA401.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Lewiston, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2012 · N4798Z · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadequate postmaintenance and preflight inspections, which resulted in the separation of the left main wheel after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the improperly secured left main wheel spindle nut. - [NTSB CEN12IA592](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12IA592.md): British Aerospace BAE Jetstream 3101 · Kansas City, MO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2012 · N695MA · Minor damage > The flight crew’s failure to ensure that the cargo door was properly fastened before departure. - [NTSB CEN12LA577](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA577.md): Jones Kitfox III · Rockford, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2012 · N942EJ · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper installation of a spark plug, which led to a partial loss of engine power after takeoff and the resultant forced landing. - [NTSB CEN12LA539](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA539.md): Gn-1 Aircamper Mathes · Burlington, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2012 · N31TM · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper installation of the propeller bolts, which resulted in the in-flight separation of the propeller. - [NTSB CEN12IA518](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12IA518.md): Bell 407 · San Antonio, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2012 · N429PH · Minor damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a tower guy wire during the approach to a helipad at night. - [NTSB WPR12CA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA294.md): Omlin Robert G Exec 162F Rotorway · Quincy, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2012 · N385AR · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to ensure that a flag attached to the landing skid was properly secured, which resulted in its in-flight separation and contact with the tail rotor. - [NTSB ERA12LA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA356.md): Canadair CL-600-2B16 · Hallandale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2012 · N207JB · Substantial damage > The failure of the co-pilot to properly close and latch the passenger door before departure, and the flight crew's failure to ensure that the door was secure by using the door warning system. Contributing to the accident was the flight crew's inadequate use… - [NTSB WPR12LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA143.md): Reich Glastar · Caldwell, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2012 · N617G · Substantial damage > The failure of a propeller blade at the hub due to fatigue cracking. - [NTSB WPR12LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA115.md): Texas Helicopter OH-13E/M74 · Farmington, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2012 · N43921 · Substantial damage > The in-flight separation of the wood portion of one main rotor blade while maneuvering at low level, the reason for which could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB ERA12WA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12WA200.md): Bombardier 60 · Europe, A1 · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 12, 2012 · ES-PVP · Minor damage > On February 12, 2012, at an unknown time and location, the cargo compartment door of a Bombardier Aerospace Learjet 60, Estonia registration ES-PVP, separated from the airframe in flight. The airplane incurred minor damage, while the two crewmembers and four… - [NTSB ERA12IA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12IA169.md): Cessna 172S · Jackson, MS · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 2012 · N427CP · No damage > The separation of the propeller blade tip due to fatigue cracking that initiated at the blade’s leading edge. - [NTSB CEN12WA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12WA144.md): Robinson R22 · Lincolnshire, United Kingdom · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 6, 2012 · G-CHZN · Substantial damage > On January 6, 2012, about 1127 universal time (UTC), a United Kingdom registered Robinson R22 Beta, G-CHZN, sustained substantial damage when it impacted terrain near Witchford, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom. The pilot was fatally injured. The investigation… - [NTSB DCA12MA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA12MA020.md): Eurocopter France AS350B2 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · 5 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Dec 8, 2011 · N37SH · Destroyed > Sundance Helicopters’ inadequate maintenance of the helicopter, including (1) the improper reuse of a degraded self-locking nut, (2) the improper or lack of installation of a split pin, and (3) inadequate postmaintenance inspections, which resulted in the… - [NTSB WPR12LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA030.md): Piper PA-31T · Cheyenne, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2011 · N39EH · Substantial damage > The flight crew’s failure to properly latch the cabin door before takeoff. - [NTSB ERA12CA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA024.md): Cessna 182A · Warrenton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2011 · N6324B · Substantial damage > The pilot did not ensure that the forward door latch was secured prior to initiating the descent. - [NTSB WPR11LA412](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA412.md): Wheeler Vans RV-6A · Albany, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2011 · N642DW · Substantial damage > The in-flight separation of a propeller blade due to fatigue. - [NTSB ERA11WA470](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11WA470.md): Piper PA30 · Region del Bio Bio, Chile · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 20, 2011 · CC-CTT · Substantial damage > On August 20, 2011, at 1650 universal coordinated time, a Piper PA-30, Chilean registration CC-CTT, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain, after its right wing separated in-flight while maneuvering, over Region del Bio Bio, Chile. The pilot and… - [NTSB CEN11LA596](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA596.md): Suminski Walter M Jabiru SP · Columbia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2011 · N284E · Substantial damage > Separation of the right main wheel during landing rollout for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CEN11LA555](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA555.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Millsap, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2011 · N7689W · Substantial damage > A sudden loss of engine thrust due to the separation of a propeller blade in cruise flight due to high cycle fatigue. - [NTSB WPR11LA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA352.md): Eurocopter AS 350 B3 · Troutdale, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2011 · N808LF · Substantial damage > The in-flight separation of the tail rotor drive shaft cover as a result of maintenance personnel not ensuring that it was secured after a maintenance inspection; also causal was the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection of the helicopter. - [NTSB ERA11FA406](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA406.md): Mooney M20K · Augusta, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2011 · N777CV · Substantial damage > The pilot’s decision to fly the airplane after maintenance personnel advised him that the airplane should not be flown because the pilot provided an incorrect propeller for installation and the subsequent failure of the propeller attachment bolts and the… - [NTSB ERA11LA392](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA392.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2011 · N10786 · Substantial damage > Separation of the auxiliary fuel tank cap, which entered the tail rotor system. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a fuel tank cap restraint. - [NTSB CEN11LA459](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA459.md): Wingtip To Wingtip Panzl S-330 · Battle Creek, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2011 · N330JK · Substantial damage > The inadequate aileron hinge design, which resulted in the in-flight separation of the left aileron following a fatigue failure of the center hinge rod-end. - [NTSB WPR11LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA273.md): Schweizer G-164B · Marysville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2011 · N3627G · Substantial damage > The separation of the right main landing gear during takeoff, due to fatigue. - [NTSB DCA11WA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA11WA042.md): Boeing B737 · Hamburg, Germany · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 7, 2011 · D-ABEH · Minor damage > On April 7, 2011, a Boeing 737-800, German registration D-ABEH, operated by Deutsche Lufthansa, experienced a failure of the nosewheel upon landing at Hamburg Airport, Germany. The flight was a regularly scheduled domestic passenger flight from Koln-Bonn,… - [NTSB CEN11IA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11IA264.md): Bombardier CL-600-2B19 · Detroit, MI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2011 · N8505Q · No damage > The mechanic's incomplete securing of all the wheel well bin's fasteners, which resulted in separation of the bin from the airplane. - [NTSB CEN11FA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA253.md): Piper PA46-350P · Monroe, MI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2011 · N619VH · Substantial damage > The pilot's demonstration of poor judgment by attempting a high-speed pass several feet above the runway and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from the runway. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/338/cases.md?page=6 ## 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" = '338') ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/338/cases?page=5 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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