# NTSB investigations, ID: Aircraft systems

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 WPR26LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA029.md): Roderick James Willmore Kitfox S7 Supersport · Kilgore, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 18, 2025 · N98RW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the separation of the control stick grip.
- [NTSB WPR25LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA283.md): Cessna 150F · Rigby, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 17, 2025 · N8047F · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s improper flap position during takeoff, which resulted in degraded climb performance and a subsequent impact with a building.
- [NTSB WPR25LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA012.md): Maule M-5-235C · Soda Springs, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 1, 2024 · N5636D · Substantial damage
  > The passenger’s inadvertent application of brakes during landing which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB WPR24LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA322.md): Vans RV-12 · Paris, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 27, 2024 · N916PH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly configure the flaps, which resulted in a loss of directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR24LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA265.md): Bell 407 · Raft River, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 3, 2024 · N20BH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s misdiagnosis of an erroneous engine instrument indication and his subsequent decision to enter an autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing due to degraded visual cues and low ambient light conditions. Contributing to the accident were the…
- [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 WPR24LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA027.md): Kitfox S5 · Ririe, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 4, 2023 · N88VJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent excessive use of brakes which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB WPR23LA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA350.md): Cessna U206C · Challis, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 20, 2023 · N3923G · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left main landing gear spring assembly due to a fatigue crack. Contributing to the accident was the improper maintenance on the landing gear spring assembly which allowed corrosion to develop.
- [NTSB WPR23LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA290.md): Beech 23 · Coolin, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 30, 2023 · N2362Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees after takeoff, during high density altitude weather conditions.
- [NTSB WPR23LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA193.md): Cessna 140 · American Falls, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 20, 2023 · N77J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent selection of the off position of the fuel tank selector inflight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB WPR23LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA102.md): Cessna 175 · Hayden, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 31, 2023 · N9235B · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gearbox assembly due to fatigue cracking, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR22LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA322.md): Ray E Roberts Kitfox V Vixen · Caldwell, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 26, 2022 · N52367 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to a loose wire leading to the engine’s electronic control unit (ECU). Contributing was the pilot’s exceedance of the critical angle of attack while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at an altitude too…
- [NTSB WPR22LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA324.md): Champion 7GCBA · Athol, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 23, 2022 · N9512S · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right brake due to a disconnected master cylinder piston rod, which led to the departure of the airplane from the runway surface. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic’s failure to adequately inspect the connection between the…
- [NTSB WPR22LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA248.md): Cessna T210R · Stanley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 7, 2022 · N6353U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to provide adequate braking during a tailwind landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR22LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA217.md): Cub Crafters CC19-215 · McCall, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 9, 2022 · N61KT · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control during the landing roll due to a fractured brake line fitting on the brake caliper.
- [NTSB WPR22LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA014.md): Avid Mark IV · Payette, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 13, 2021 · N583DM · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the lack of an outlet screen on the fuel system header tank.
- [NTSB WPR21FA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21FA283.md): Siai-Marchetti SM-1019B · Lewiston, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 24, 2021 · N28U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to remove the flight control lock before departure, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was his failure to perform an adequate preflight inspection and flight control check…
- [NTSB WPR21LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA264.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Twin Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 1, 2021 · N9609H · Substantial damage
  > Partial loss of engine power during a low pass, due to carburetor icing and the pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat during the landing approach.
- [NTSB WPR21LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA256.md): Mooney M20 · Nampa, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 28, 2021 · N381KH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to use the landing checklist and to extend the landing gear, which resulted in a gear-up landing.
- [NTSB WPR21LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA212.md): Maule M-5-235C · Stanley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 29, 2021 · N9254E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat in weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing, resulting in a partial loss of engine power and a forced landing during which the airplane struck an object and nosed over.
- [NTSB WPR21LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA131.md): Cessna T210M · Leadore, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 15, 2021 · N886KH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point on a graveled surfaced runway with insufficient landing performance and subsequent loss of control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR21LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA107.md): Hughes OH-6A · Horseshoe Bend, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 5, 2021 · N6639R · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to a leak in the fuel cell outlet valve.
- [NTSB WPR20LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA187.md): Cessna 310 · Coeur D Alene, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 18, 2020 · N6602B · Substantial damage
  > Improper maintenance of the landing gear system which resulted in a partial gear collapse during landing.
- [NTSB GAA20CA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA004.md): Reed Mike Smiths Super CUB · Triangle, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 5, 2019 · N677M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive use of brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB WPR19TA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19TA248.md): Hall Kitfox · Nampa, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Aug 30, 2019 · N87TJ · Substantial damage
  > The owner's improper installation of the tailwheel, which resulted in the pilot's inability to maintain directional control during landing as a result of severe tailwheel vibrations.
- [NTSB ANC19LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC19LA039.md): Cessna 402 · Boise, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 22, 2019 · N7947Q · Substantial damage
  > A ductile overstress fracture failure of the right main landing gear bell crank assembly pivot bolt, which resulted in a collapse of the right main landing gear.
- [NTSB GAA19CA393](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA393.md): Cessna A185 · Stanley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2019 · N612TW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his overapplication of brakes during an aborted takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA19CA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA325.md): Aviat A1 · Pingree, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 9, 2019 · N35AH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper rudder application during landing on a dirt airstrip, which resulted in a loss of directional control, runway excursion, and subsequent nose-over
- [NTSB GAA19CA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA240.md): Luscombe 8 · Orofino, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 3, 2019 · N22052 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience using heel brakes.
- [NTSB WPR19FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA042.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Aberdeen, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Dec 17, 2018 · N6283P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's diverted attention during the takeoff climb due to a loss of engine power, which resulted in the airplane’s exceedance of the critical angle of attack and subsequent stall/spin.
- [NTSB GAA18CA501](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA501.md): Cessna A185 · McCall, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 20, 2018 · N93039 · Substantial damage
  > The disconnection of the brake cylinder actuator rod, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR18LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA215.md): Cessna T337 · Lewiston, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2018 · N255 · Substantial damage
  > The liberation of an internal snap ring from a landing gear door actuator, which resulted in a complete loss of hydraulic fluid and a gear-up landing. Contributing to the accident was the failure of maintenance personnel to replace the snap ring during the…
- [NTSB WPR18LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA175.md): Cessna P210N · Lewiston, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 29, 2018 · N7546K · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a hydraulic line in the landing gear system, which resulted in the pilot's inability to lower the gear and a subsequent gear-up landing.
- [NTSB GAA18CA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA203.md): Carr B L RV 4 · Caldwell, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 6, 2018 · N66PB · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the weld on the airplane’s left main landing gear axle support strut during landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB WPR18FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA026.md): Piper PA 18-150 · Murphy, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Nov 3, 2017 · N4393Z · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the left aileron control cable that resulted in a loss of aircraft control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance inspections to the aileron cable connections.
- [NTSB WPR17LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA180.md): Lockheed P2V 5F · Pocatello, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2017 · N410NA · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel's failure to secure hardware, which resulted in an uncommanded upward deflection of the left elevator and aft movement of the control yoke and inhibited the flight crew from adjusting the airplane's pitch attitude in flight. Contributing…
- [NTSB WPR17LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA102.md): Piper PA 18A · Coeur D'Alene, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2017 · N245KW · Substantial damage
  > The loss of yaw control due to an inadequately compressed rudder swage, which resulted from inadequate maintenance and led to the separation of the forward right rudder cable.
- [NTSB GAA16CA519](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA519.md): Beech G35 · Kooskia, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 16, 2016 · N168B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear during landing.
- [NTSB WPR16LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA135.md): Bert N Norris RV-6 · St. Maries, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2016 · N916BN · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which resulted from the pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat.
- [NTSB GAA16CA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA375.md): Cessna A185 · Hayden Lake, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2016 · N185TG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to retract the amphibious airplane's land-wheels prior to landing on a lake, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB GAA16CA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA136.md): Fox AL KIT FOX Model · Slate Creek, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 7, 2016 · N6394R · Substantial damage
  > The left main landing gear forward gear tube collapsed during the landing roll.
- [NTSB GAA15CA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA259.md): Cessna T210L · Soda Springs, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2015 · N732DW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage during landing.
- [NTSB WPR15LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA234.md): Cessna 180J · Dixie, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2015 · N52095 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right brake hydraulic line during taxi due to fatigue, which caused a loss of hydraulic fluid and rendered the brake inoperative.
- [NTSB WPR15LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA218.md): Dafoe Gerald W Tcow Smith CUB · Cascade, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2015 · N810GL · Substantial damage
  > A gouge in the right brake master cylinder piston O-ring, which resulted in a loss of brake pressure and reduced effectiveness after landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane with an ongoing brake issue.
- [NTSB WPR14LA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA345.md): Piper PA 28-236 · Salmon, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2014 · N2190H · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s improper surface preparation of the accessory mount pad for the installation of the engine’s dry vacuum pump, which resulted in the loss of engine oil, oil pressure, and engine power during flight. Contributing to the accident was the…
- [NTSB WPR14CA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA333.md): Kitfox Series 5 · Kamiah, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2014 · N910MK · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to open the fuel shutoff valves for each fuel tank before takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR13LA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA382.md): Cessna 206 · Boise, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2013 · N922MA · Substantial damage
  > The mechanical failure of the nose landing gear for reasons that could not be determined because impact damage prevented a complete examination.
- [NTSB WPR13CA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA259.md): Dressen Escape LS · Fruitland, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 26, 2013 · N3932D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the landing roll as a result of the parking brake lever not being positioned in the full off position.
- [NTSB WPR13CA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA193.md): Cessna 210B · Caldwell, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 15, 2013 · N9685X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to lower the landing gear, which resulted in a gear-up hard landing.
- [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.

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## 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'ID' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f."findingCode", '0102'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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