NTSB investigations, MA

31 cases where NTSB found Aircraft systems.

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duckdb -csv -c "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\" = 'MA' 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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NTSB ERA25LA322Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Edgartown, MAThe accident was the pilot’s failure to properly configure the airplane for a soft-field takeoff, which resulted in his decision to abort the takeoff and the subsequent runway overrun.Aug 19, 2025 · N691DM · Substantial damageNTSB ERA24LA386Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 402 · Boston, MAThe 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…Sep 17, 2024 · N18VV · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA129Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna TR182 · Chatham, MAThe pilot’s failure to lower the landing gear before touchdown.Feb 19, 2023 · N711PD · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22LA396Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportNavion Navion · Newburyport, MAThe pilot’s excessive application of brakes while landing, which resulted in a nose gear collapse.Aug 31, 2022 · N4913K · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22LA327Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Hanson, MAThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and partial loss of directional control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to depart and land with a known mechanical deficiency with the nose landing gear.Jul 17, 2022 · N5859E · Substantial damageNTSB ERA21LA093Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 95-B55 (T42A) · Westfield, MAThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing and his failure to confirm that the landing gear was extended before landing.Dec 29, 2020 · N916MT · Substantial damageNTSB ERA20LA126Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Beverly, MAA loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, and the student pilot’s failure to utilize carburetor heat in conditions conducive to carburetor icing.Mar 12, 2020 · N656ST · Substantial damageNTSB ERA20LA057Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA32 · Florida, MAThe pilot’s fuel mismanagement during flight, resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and a forced landing in a remote, wooded terrain.Dec 20, 2019 · N4726S · Substantial damageNTSB ERA17LA329Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402 · Nantucket, MAThe separation of the pushrod from the elevator trim tab actuator, which rendered controlled flight impossible. Contributing to the separation of the pushrod was the failure of maintenance personnel to properly secure it to the elevator trim tab actuator.Sep 13, 2017 · N836GW · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA156Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 120 · Orange, MAThe pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose-over.Feb 24, 2017 · N77116 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA16LA216Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Chatham, MAThe inadequate maintenance of the lower forward clutch actuator bearing for a prolonged period of time, which resulted in a bearing failure. Contributing to the accident was an erroneous maintenance entry, which resulted in the helicopter being operated…Jun 17, 2016 · N141TM · Substantial damageNTSB ERA16LA177Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaher Daniel J Velocity · Worcester, MAThe overstress failure of the nose landing gear fork assembly.Apr 30, 2016 · N7044Q · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15LA360Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJ. Schilling S-19 · East Falmouth, MAThe experimental airplane builder's failure to properly secure the stabilator trim tab push-pull tube’s connection, which resulted in the tube’s separation and a subsequent hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/owner's failure to detect the…Sep 15, 2015 · N8DV · Substantial damageNTSB DCA15CA152Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirbus Industrie A320 212 · Boston, MAan inadvertent fall by the passenger while exiting the lavatory when the seat belt light was illuminated.Jun 29, 2015 · N335NW · No damageNTSB ERA15FA254Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Plainville, MAThe total loss of engine power due to the failure of the alternator drive coupling. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inability to locate and navigate to a suitable forced landing site due to low cloud ceilings.Jun 28, 2015 · N5626D · DestroyedNTSB ERA14MA271Accident · 7 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportGulfstream Aerospace G IV · Bedford, MAThe flight crewmembers' failure to perform the flight control check before takeoff, their attempt to take off with the gust lock system engaged, and their delayed execution of a rejected takeoff after they became aware that the controls were locked.…Jun 1, 2014 · N121JM · DestroyedNTSB ERA13FA372Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Taunton, MAThe pilot/owner’s inadequate preflight inspection and inadequate pretakeoff check of the flight controls, which resulted in a takeoff with the rudder gust lock installed. Contributing to the accident was the pilot-rated passenger’s failure to detect that the…Aug 25, 2013 · N83863 · DestroyedNTSB DCA13IA037Incident · No injuriesClass 1 · IncidentFinal reportBoeing 787 · Boston, MAan internal short circuit within a cell of the auxiliary power unit (APU) lithium-ion battery, which led to thermal runaway that cascaded to adjacent cells, resulting in the release of smoke and fire. The incident resulted from Boeing's failure to incorporate…Jan 7, 2013 · JA829J · Minor damageNTSB ERA13IA036Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 560XL · Nantucket, MAThe incorrect installation of the left main gear aft trunnion pivot pin by maintenance personnel, which resulted in separation of the aft portion of the left main gear trunnion from the aft trunnion fitting and minor damage to the airplane.Oct 19, 2012 · N576QS · Minor damageNTSB ERA12IA550Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 402C · Nantucket, MACompany maintenance personnel’s failure to comply with the airplane manufacturer’s service instructions by not removing the cracked drag brace from service nor inspecting the repaired drag brace at the appropriate interval, which resulted in the failure of…Aug 31, 2012 · N769EA · Minor damageNTSB ERA12IA090Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 402B · Nantucket, MAThe failure of the right main fuel tank transfer pump, which resulted in a total loss of engine power on the right engine during approach due to fuel starvation, and a subsequent hard landing. Contributing to the incident was the pilot's operation of the…Nov 29, 2011 · N303PJ · Minor damageNTSB ERA11LA502Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · South Deerfield, MAThe failure of the electrical system due to an alternator failure during flight in instrument meteorological conditions, and the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and failure to use the approved checklist for the dual alternator system. Contributing to…Sep 23, 2011 · N210LE · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11CA350Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEiriavion PIK 20B · Sterling, MAThe pilot's misjudgment of the amount of flaps required to attain the proper touchdown point. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's limited experience in the high performance glider.Jun 16, 2011 · N99136 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11CA261Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Westfield, MAThe pilot's sole reliance on the passenger for securing the airplane during the engine start and the passenger's inability to maintain braking after the engine started.Apr 22, 2011 · N10674 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11CA199Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Taunton, MAThe pilot's inadvertent application of the brakes during recovery from a ground loop which resulted in a nose over.Mar 19, 2011 · N2790K · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11IA091Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportEurocopter Deutschland MBB-BK 117 C-1 · Boston, MAImproper installation of wiring associated with a medical cabinet interior, which resulted in chafing and a subsequent in-flight fire. Contributing to the incident was inadequate maintenance procedures for continued airworthiness.Dec 4, 2010 · N271NE · Minor damageNTSB ERA10IA378Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 402C · Hyannis, MAThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing flare and touchdown.Jul 26, 2010 · N26150 · Minor damageNTSB ERA09LA538Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBombardier CL-600-2B16 · Vineyard Haven, MAThe pilot's improper flare while landing in gusting wind, which resulted in a hard landing.Sep 27, 2009 · N190MP · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09LA295Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · Norwood, MAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout, which resulted in excessive side loads to the right main landing gear and the separation of the outer main landing gear rib from the right wing.May 16, 2009 · N323JT · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09IA267Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 402C · Nantucket, MAInstallation of an improper bearing in the landing gear actuator.Apr 27, 2009 · N769EA · Minor damageNTSB NYC08FA218Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportDehavilland DHC6 · Hyannis, MAThe pilot's failure to remove the flight control lock prior to takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the Federal Aviation Administration's failure to issue an airworthiness directive making the manufacturer's previously-issued flight control lock service…Jun 18, 2008 · N656WA · Substantial damage