# NTSB investigations: Misc hardware, general

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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB ANC24FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24FA102.md): Cessna 206 · Chalkyitsik, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 24, 2024 · N8255Q · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to water-contaminated fuel as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s failure to ensure replacement filters were available for use during refueling operations.
- [NTSB ANC24LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA097.md): Stinson 108-3 · Lime Village, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 14, 2024 · N691E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing in tree-covered terrain.
- [NTSB ERA24LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA205.md): Airbus Helicopters AS350B3 · Plant City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 1, 2024 · N413JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate yaw control of the helicopter while maneuvering at a low altitude and airspeed, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB DCA22FA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA22FA157.md): Beech A35 · Centralia, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 23, 2022 · N8466A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s unsuccessful attempt to switch fuel tanks, which resulted in fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the uninstalled fuel selector handle warning device.
- [NTSB WPR21LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA135.md): Aviat A-1C-200 · Carefree, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 19, 2021 · N43LL · Substantial damage
  > The substandard installation of the airplane’s autopilot system hardware, which resulted in a malfunction of the rudder control system during flight and a loss of directional 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 ERA21LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA024.md): Robinson R22 · Winder, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 18, 2020 · N566BC · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s failure to properly secure the engine cooling fan attachment bolts, leading to vibration of the cooling fan, the overextension of the tension belt actuator, the failure of the drive system vee-belts, and the loss of power to the rotor…
- [NTSB CEN17FA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA364.md): Beech C35 · Camden, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2017 · N5958C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to return to the runway instead of landing straight ahead when the engine lost power and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering for an emergency landing, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's…
- [NTSB CEN17LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA348.md): Beech N35 · South Bend, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2017 · N9368Y · Substantial damage
  > The improperly seated fuel cap, which resulted in an in-flight fuel leak and subsequent total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB GAA17CA537](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA537.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Foley, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2017 · N181TM · Substantial damage
  > The ground crew’s incorrect hook up of the banner, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB CEN17LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA286.md): Beech V35 · Walters, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2017 · N6257V · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s installation of an improper vacuum pump gasket, which resulted in oil starvation to the engine and a subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR17LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA082.md): OTT 601XL-B · The Dalles, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2017 · N610TT · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the reverse bending fatigue failure of the propeller hub bolts, which resulted from the bolts not fitting tightly into the propeller hub holes. Also causal was the pilot's decision to use improper bolts for this type of…
- [NTSB WPR16FA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA183.md): Cessna 182P · Gilbert, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2016 · N20844 · Destroyed
  > An inadvertent explosion of pyrotechnics, which were contained in a box that had been installed on the airplane's left main landing gear assembly spring leg which resulted in shrapnel striking the airplane's left wing and breaching the left wing fuel tank,…
- [NTSB WPR16LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA165.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Gunnison, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2016 · N247DB · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB WPR16FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA115.md): Czech Aircraft Works Spol Sro Sportcruiser · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 22, 2016 · N1111X · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to vapor lock. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's failure to notice that the engine had exceeded multiple temperature limits and that the fuel flow had become erratic during an extended…
- [NTSB WPR16FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA102.md): Beech G35 · Surprise, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 7, 2016 · N4401D · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic's failure to properly secure the bolt connecting the throttle cable to the carburetor during the installation of the carburetor, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA16LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA120.md): Czech Aircraft Works Spol Sro Sportcruiser · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2016 · N187SF · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel vapor lock. Contributing to the accident was the absence of a fuel return line.
- [NTSB WPR15LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA251.md): Dova DV-1 · San Carlos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2015 · N919E · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to fuel vapor lock. Contributing to the accident was the absence of a fuel return line.
- [NTSB ERA15LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA286.md): Beech A36 · Poughkeepsie, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2015 · N6677D · Substantial damage
  > A leaking fuel discharge fitting, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and an off-airport, gear-up landing.
- [NTSB WPR14FA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA181.md): Aero Tek Zuni · Aguila, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 3, 2014 · N22DA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain control of the glider after the tow cable separated prematurely due to an incomplete engagement of the cable in the control tow release system due to a missing spring.
- [NTSB ERA14CA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA143.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 10, 2014 · N7040U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection in which he failed to remove the tail rotor covers, which resulted in the failure of the tail rotor drive shaft during engine start.
- [NTSB WPR14LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA084.md): Eurocopter EC 130 B4 · Boulder City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 2014 · N133GC · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the noncertificated maintenance technician’s failure to properly tighten and safety wire a B-nut fitting. Contributing to the accident was the maintenance technician’s failure to follow the…
- [NTSB ERA13IA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13IA326.md): Piper PA-34 · Palm Coast, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2013 · N767PE · No damage
  > The installation of an incorrect rudder trim tab control rod by unknown maintenance personnel, which resulted in the rod failing in flight due to overload and subsequent uncontrolled rudder oscillations.
- [NTSB WPR13LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA274.md): Cessna T210L · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2013 · N94086 · Substantial damage
  > A hydraulic fluid leak in the nose landing gear actuator rod seal, which prevented the hydraulic system from building up sufficient pressure to fully retract or extend the main landing gear.
- [NTSB WPR13FA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA243.md): Hiller UH-12E · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 26, 2013 · N99090 · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of the six bolts that secured the bevel gear to the first stage planetary carrier, which caused the transmission to seize while the helicopter and main rotor were still operating.
- [NTSB WPR13CA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA071.md): Hughes 369 · Pasadena, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 7, 2012 · N818CE · Substantial damage
  > An unsecured headset, which struck the leading edge of a tail rotor blade. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate safety briefing.
- [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 CEN12LA605](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA605.md): Burkhart Grob G 103 Twin II · El Paso, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2012 · N5489X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot‘s failure to maintain glider control while attempting to take off using a ground winch, which resulted in an inadvertent stall low to the ground. Contributing to the accident was the ground winch, which was unable to produce enough speed for a…
- [NTSB ERA12LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA307.md): Rice Leo B Kitfox Series 5 · Port Canaveral, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2012 · N77LR · Substantial damage
  > Impingement of the elevator control by foreign objects (clamp, glove) left in the flight control path by the pilot/owner or maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB ERA11LA469](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA469.md): Lindstrand Balloons 180A · Lewiston, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2011 · N75213 · No damage
  > The separation of the inflation tank gas line due to an improperly positioned valve o-ring. Contributing to the accident was the use of an unapproved inflation tank.
- [NTSB WPR11CA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA309.md): Cessna 182A · Vancouver, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2011 · N5175D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly engage the banner tow rope with the airplane's tail hook.
- [NTSB WPR11FA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA258.md): Bowley Murphy · Aguila, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2011 · N189SB · Substantial damage
  > A fire that originated from a fuel leak at an undetermined location in the engine compartment. Contributing to the accident was the builder's use of non-aviation hardware for engine fluid fittings and lines.
- [NTSB ERA10LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA127.md): Cessna 150G · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2010 · N3995J · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion caused by the failure of the right wing fuel tank sending unit gasket, which resulted in a forced landing.
- [NTSB WPR09CA468](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA468.md): Cessna 195 · Kingman, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 28, 2009 · N190JS · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the right landing gear wheel attachment bolts.
- [NTSB CEN09IA456](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09IA456.md): Cessna 172R · West Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2009 · N77AF · No damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the detachment of the throttle control cable from the throttle assembly during a landing approach. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a redundant means to preclude the detachment of the cable from the throttle…
- [NTSB CEN09LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA278.md): Glasflugel H201B · Meadow Lake Airport, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 2009 · N17TD · Substantial damage
  > A programming anomaly within the winch's computer aided launch control system, which incorrectly limited the maximum winch speed during launch of the glider.
- [NTSB ERA09LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA015.md): Cessna 172 · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2008 · N734BL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel contamination. Contributing to the accident was a fuel tank cap that did not seal properly.
- [NTSB MIA08LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA188.md): Mooney M20C · Wallace, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2008 · N21MY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff when the engine failed to develop full power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to remove the intake plugs prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI08CA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA201.md): Grumman G-164D · Esmond, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 21, 2008 · N996QC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in advancing the throttle during the takeoff which resulted in inadequate airspeed and the subsequent stall/mush. Factors associated with the accident were the leaking hopper, the pilot continuing to operate the airplane with the known…
- [NTSB MIA08LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA135.md): Piper PA-18-150 · N Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2008 · N6851Z · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the banner tow operator to inspect banners for deterioration, resulting in a portion of a banner separating in-flight from another banner tow airplane, and colliding with the accident banner tow airplane.
- [NTSB DFW08LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA068.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Spring, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 2008 · N9047W · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to ensure that the fuel system was purged of water prior to flight. Contributing to the severity of injuries was the lack of shoulder restraints.

## 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 f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f."findingCode", '01071400'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01071400/cases

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