# 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 6 of 6 · 289 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB WPR11CA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA157.md): Aeronca 7EC · Big Bear City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 11, 2011 · N2349E · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper maintenance, which resulted in a wheel separating from the airplane during takeoff, and the airplane's subsequent nose over during the landing rollout. - [NTSB CEN11LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA226.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Bulverde, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 2011 · N112HE · Substantial damage > The in-flight separation of the fuel cap, which impacted the helicopter’s tail rotor and resulted in the loss of tail rotor thrust. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate preflight inspection by both pilots, who did not ensure that the fuel cap was… - [NTSB CEN11GA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11GA218.md): Hughes 369D · Meeker, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Mar 8, 2011 · N131AL · Substantial damage > Main rotor contact with the tail boom resulting in tail boom separation. - [NTSB CEN11LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA192.md): Beech E-90 · Des Moines, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 2011 · N51DN · Substantial damage > The improper installation of the right aileron by maintenance personnel. - [NTSB CEN11IA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11IA235.md): Schlichtman Stol CH750 · Cassville, MO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 2011 · N904MS · Minor damage > The fatigue failure of the propeller hub retaining bolts due to insufficient clamping force. - [NTSB CEN11LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA120.md): Beech 300 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2010 · N206K · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to follow the aircraft checklist in locking the cabin door prior to departure which resulted in its in-flight separation. - [NTSB CEN11IA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11IA114.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · Colorado Springs, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2010 · N326AF · Minor damage > Fatigue failure of the nose wheel fork, which resulted in separation of the nose wheel. - [NTSB CEN11LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA077.md): Halbrook Rans S-6S · St. Cloud, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2010 · N280JH · Substantial damage > The airplane kit manufacturer’s recommended use of an improper nut type for securing the door hinge. - [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 WPR10CA437](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA437.md): Holt Herbert L Long EZ · Afton, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 29, 2010 · N31939 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to securely lock the canopy prior to takeoff, which allowed the contents of the cabin to exit the airplane and damage the propeller. Contributing to the severity of the damage was the subsequent fire that ensued. - [NTSB WPR10LA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA381.md): Advertising Mgmt & Consulting Velocity Super XLRG5 · San Diego, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2010 · N444YP · Substantial damage > The pilot did not close and secure the right passenger door, which resulted in an in-flight separation of the door and subsequent loss of engine power due to the door’s collision with the rear-mounted engine assembly. - [NTSB CEN10IA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10IA372.md): Eurocopter AS365N3 · Dayton, OH · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2010 · N520CF · Minor damage > The unintentional movement of the jettison handle in-flight due to the pilot’s dropping of a manual that impacted the handle and released the door window, which then impacted the horizontal stabilizer. Contributing to the accident was the jettison handle… - [NTSB WPR10LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA317.md): Worgull Hornet · Camp Verde, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2010 · N707BD · Substantial damage > The in-flight separation of the exhaust clamps for an undetermined reason, which resulted in the exhaust system striking the wooden propeller. - [NTSB CEN10FA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA291.md): Bell 222 · Midlothian, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2010 · N515MK · Substantial damage > The fracture of a swashplate drive pin as a result of hydrogen embrittlement due to an unknown source, which resulted in an in-flight breakup of the main rotor system during cruise flight. - [NTSB CEN10LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA241.md): Hager Clinton Ray Vans RV-8 · Prague, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2010 · N127TT · Substantial damage > The in-flight separation of a propeller blade for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ERA10IA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10IA254.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Owensboro, KY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2010 · N46PT · Minor damage > A failure of the pilot's side window due to undetected cracking around the lower aft portion of the storm window cutout. - [NTSB ENG10IA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG10IA026.md): Airbus A320 · Newark, NJ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2010 · N535JB · Minor damage > The separation of both halves of the left engine fan cowl assembly due to improper latching and locking of the all the fan cowl latches. The cause of the improper latching and locking of the fan cowls was due to the failure of the mechanic to unstow and… - [NTSB ERA10IA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10IA170.md): Gulfstream American G-1159A · Farmingdale, NY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 2010 · N155MM · Minor damage > Progressive cracking from an undetermined initiation source, which resulted in the failure of the No. 4 cabin window outer pane, and the subsequent foreign object ingestion to the right engine. - [NTSB ERA10WA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10WA149.md): Piper PA32 · Santiago, Ecuador · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 6, 2010 · HC-BOD · Minor damage > On February 6, 2010, about 1020 central standard time, a Piper PA-32-300, of Ecuadorian registration, HC-BOD, registered to and operated by Fundacion Amazonia Verde, separated the left main wheel during the landing roll at the Mashuim Airstrip, Santiago,… - [NTSB WPR10LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA075.md): Aerospatiale AS 355F1 · Temple Bar, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2009 · N548SA · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s diverted attention during the preflight inspection. - [NTSB CEN10FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA042.md): Zenith Zodiac 601 XL · Agnos, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2009 · N538CJ · Destroyed > The in-flight separation of both wings due to aileron flutter. The aileron flutter was the result of inadequate wing stiffness and strength and the lack of aileron counterbalances. - [NTSB CEN09CA584](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA584.md): Yates W/Lazar M Safari Helicopter · Cedar Park, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 13, 2009 · N555BB · Substantial damage > An in-flight separation of the tail rotor blades and the tail rotor gearbox for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB WPR09CA421](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA421.md): Meyer Robert AIR CAM · Hamilton, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 28, 2009 · N950TC · Substantial damage > The separation of the right main landing gear wheel due to the flight's encounter with soft terrain while landing on an unimproved river sandbar. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to attempt a landing on an unimproved off-airport surface. - [NTSB WPR09LA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA340.md): Bender Kitfox · Valencia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2009 · N926JB · Substantial damage > The failure and separation of a propeller blade for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CEN09LA384](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA384.md): Stinson 108-3 · Llano, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2009 · N6939M · Substantial damage > The pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control due to the failure of the left main landing gear wheel, which resulted in the separation of the wheel from the aircraft. - [NTSB CEN09CA386](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA386.md): Hubbell Prescott Pusher · Ashville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 24, 2009 · N19PP · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power due to propeller damage from being struck by the cabin-entry door, which inadvertently opened and departed the airframe for undetermined reasons during flight. - [NTSB CEN09WA612](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09WA612.md): Eurocopter AS350 · Barcelona, Spain · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 22, 2009 · EC-IOJ · Destroyed > On June 22, 2009 a Eurocopter AS350B3, Spanish registration EC-IOJ was destroyed while filling the fire attack system with water during a fire extinguishing operation. The pilot and passenger both were killed. According to several witness statements, the… - [NTSB ERA09CA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA336.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Somerville, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 8, 2009 · N43766 · Substantial damage > The loss of directional control during the landing roll due to the separation of the tailwheel centering spring for an undetermined reason. - [NTSB ERA09LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA293.md): Gossard Ronald F Kitfox IV · Camden, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 2009 · N92RG · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to an in-flight separation of the engine muffler exhaust pipe and resulting impingement of hot exhaust gases on the carburetor. - [NTSB ANC09CA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA048.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Birchwood, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 16, 2009 · N8374T · Substantial damage > The failure of maintenance personnel to properly maintain the cargo door latch, resulting in an in-flight opening and separation of the cargo door, and substantial damage to the horizontal stabilator when it was struck by remnants of the cargo door. - [NTSB WPR09IA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09IA187.md): Liberty Aerospace Liberty XL-2 · Camarillo, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2009 · N519XL · Minor damage > The cruise flight separation of the canopy door. Contributing to the incident was the pilot's failure to ensure that the left side door was securely closed prior to takeoff. - [NTSB CEN09CA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA218.md): Bell 222 · Milliken, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 13, 2009 · N222LL · Substantial damage > The separation of the left engine cowling for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CEN09LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA197.md): Neland Richard L Daytona SU · Guymon, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2009 · N170DN · Substantial damage > Failure of the left main landing gear shock/strut during takeoff for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB WPR09FA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA104.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta II · Fillmore, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2009 · N4160A · Substantial damage > An in-flight break-up while maneuvering as a result of the main rotor blades diverging from the normal plane of rotation and severing the tailboom. The underlying reason for the main rotor divergence could not be determined. - [NTSB DFW08CA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA222.md): Fairchild SW3 · Carlsbad, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 31, 2008 · N2699Y · Substantial damage > Failure of the door to remain secure for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CHI08IA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08IA200.md): Eclipse EA500 · Rockford, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2008 · N875NA · Minor damage > The improper installation of the forward edge of the left-hand wing-to-body panel, causing the fairing to separate from the airplane during an in-flight encounter with light turbulence. Contributing to the event was the use of small-head screws and grommets… - [NTSB LAX08LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA183.md): Robinson R44 II · Topanga, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2008 · N168AG · Substantial damage > The in-flight separation of the tail rotor gear box for an undetermined reason. Contributing to the accident was the hilly terrain, which was unsuitable for a forced landing. - [NTSB CHI08LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA154.md): Beech A36 · Grand Rapids, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2008 · N7214Y · Substantial damage > A loss of engine thrust due to the propeller separating from the aircraft as a result of fatigue failure of the propeller attachment bolts caused by the insufficient torque of the bolts during installation. - [NTSB SEA08LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA149.md): Van Heeswyk Lightning · Marana, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2008 · N62JV · Substantial damage > The insufficient clamping force resulting in a fatigue fracture of the propeller extension attachment bolts and subsequent separation of the propeller assembly in flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to… ## 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=6 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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