NTSB investigations

12 cases where NTSB found Ailerons.

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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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f.\"findingCode\", '01035751'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB WPR25LA209Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPipistrel Alpha Trainer · Colorado City, AZThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s never-exceed speed (VNE) during maneuvering, which resulted in the in-flight separation of the left flaperon.Jul 11, 2025 · N209ZM · Substantial damageNTSB DCA24LA293Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing 747-4HQF · Istanbul, TürkiyeThe fatigue failure of multiple hinge ribs associated with the right outboard aileron, which resulted in abnormal aileron movement and airframe vibration. Contributing to the failure was the mis-rigged condition of the right outboard aileron, which increased…Aug 17, 2024 · N782CK · Substantial damageNTSB ANC24FA029Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportDouglas C54D · Fairbanks, AKA loss of power of the No. 1 engine for reasons that could not be determined, and the incorrect installation of a B-nut fitting in the propeller feathering system, which allowed engine oil to spray onto the exhaust system when the propeller was feathered…Apr 23, 2024 · N3054V · DestroyedNTSB ERA21LA177Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportForisch Edward Bushby Mustang M II · Worcester, MABinding of the left aileron bellcrank push/pull rod, which resulted in an uncommanded right turn.Apr 6, 2021 · N61EF · Substantial damageNTSB CEN16LA244Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPollack Quicksilver SPRINT2S · Bullard, TXA loss of airplane control during landing for reasons that could not be determined, because the airplane sank and was not recovered.Jul 3, 2016 · N250AB · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11LA218Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA46-500TP · Rock Springs, WYThe overstress fracture of the right aileron midspan hinge bracket due to modal vibrations created by a deflated right main landing gear tire during the takeoff roll.May 3, 2011 · N46ME · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11IA280Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 90B · Chickasha, OKThe mechanic's improper installation of the aileron.Apr 11, 2011 · N37OU · Minor damageNTSB CEN11LA192Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E-90 · Des Moines, IAThe improper installation of the right aileron by maintenance personnel.Feb 15, 2011 · N51DN · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10FA162Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportMaule M-6-235 · Bennett, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a utility line while maneuvering.Jan 30, 2010 · N7613X · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10FA042Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportZenith Zodiac 601 XL · Agnos, ARThe 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.Nov 6, 2009 · N538CJ · DestroyedNTSB WPR09FA141Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportStephenson Zodiac 601 XL · Antelope Island, UTThe in-flight failure of both wings due to aileron flutter. The aileron flutter was the result of inadequate wing stiffness and the lack of aileron counterbalances.Mar 3, 2009 · N3683X · Substantial damageNTSB LAX08LA226Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJonsson Sonerai · Hood River, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the emergency landing roll with a tailwind. Contributing was the partial separation of the left aileron that prompted the pilot to attempt the emergency landing.Jul 11, 2008 · N8050R · Substantial damage