# NTSB investigations: Hoses and tubes 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 WPR26LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA207.md): Bell 47G-2 · Mettler, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 1, 2026 · N88755 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to ensure the loading hose had been disconnected before takeoff, which resulted in an interrupted takeoff and subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the ground loader's failure to disconnect the hose before… - [NTSB ERA26LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA176.md): Icon A5 · Levittown, PR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 15, 2026 · N558BA · Substantial damage > An oil line separation at a barbed fitting in an experimental airplane, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to oil starvation. - [NTSB CEN26LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA069.md): Cessna 172D · Post, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 19, 2025 · N2536U · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to see the blockage in the fuel tank vent tube during the preflight inspection which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the deterioration of the right fuel cap vent to the point… - [NTSB WPR25LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA046.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Gillette, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 24, 2024 · N55641 · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting from a loose B-nut at the engine-driven fuel-pump inlet. - [NTSB CEN25LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA018.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Van, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 17, 2024 · N81481 · Substantial damage > The mechanic’s improper maintenance of the engine’s air induction scat duct, which collapsed during the flight and resulted in a loss of engine power. - [NTSB ERA24FA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA266.md): Lockheed 12 · Jackson, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 17, 2024 · N2072 · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel’s failure to properly secure the right brake line, which resulted in a loss of right brake effectiveness during the landing roll and a subsequent runway excursion. - [NTSB WPR23LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA197.md): Cessna 210 · Redding, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 20, 2023 · N9433T · Substantial damage > A fuel leak caused by an age-degraded fuel pressure sender hose, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance. - [NTSB CEN22LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA225.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Roanoke, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 27, 2022 · N8926D · Substantial damage > Inadequate maintenance of the airplane’s brake system that resulted in a hole in the brake line, the loss of brake fluid, and the subsequent loss of brake functionality. - [NTSB ERA22LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA146.md): Beech A35 · Waco, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 6, 2022 · N764B · Substantial damage > The failure of the fuel pressure indicator line due to corrosion that was not detected during the last annual inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB WPR22LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA046.md): Vans RV10 · Hurricane, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 22, 2021 · N54CT · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to a loose fuel line at the fuel servo outlet port. - [NTSB CEN21LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA268.md): Cessna 172S · Saint James, LA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 10, 2021 · N365CP · Substantial damage > The in-flight fatigue failure of an air-conditioning system hose which resulted in a precautionary landing and impact with a road sign. - [NTSB CEN21LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA031.md): Piper PA28 · Buda, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 21, 2020 · N5932U · Substantial damage > An improperly torqued oil line fitting during an engine overhaul, which resulted in oil exhaustion and a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB ERA21FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21FA010.md): Czech Sport Cruiser · Waterloo, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 7, 2020 · N251SC · Substantial damage > The improper configuration of the airplane’s fuel system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation following the failure of the electric fuel pump. - [NTSB ERA20LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA050.md): Zenith Zodiac CH-650 · Willow Springs, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 8, 2019 · N914AR · Substantial damage > Improper maintenance practices on the fuel system causing fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB WPR19TA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19TA186.md): Glasair SH II · San Bernardino, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Jul 1, 2019 · N279G · Substantial damage > A fuel leak caused by age-degraded fuel hoses, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and fire before takeoff. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance. - [NTSB ERA19FA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19FA142.md): Robinson R44 II · Tampa, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2019 · N4046J · Substantial damage > Contamination of and an inadequate bond between the two layers of fabric comprising the helicopter engine's air induction inlet duct, which resulted a partial collapse of the duct, obstruction of the airflow into the engine, and a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB CEN18FA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA336.md): Cessna 172 · Rhome, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2018 · N2893Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate maintenance of the airplane, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation when organic debris restricted available fuel to the carburetor, and the pilot's impairment due to the ingestion of alcohol, which… - [NTSB ERA18FA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA138.md): Piper PA32 · West Milford, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 2, 2018 · N4153R · Destroyed > An in-flight fire and total loss of engine power after takeoff due to a loose fuel line. Contributing to the accident was the installation of an unapproved fuel line by unknown personnel. - [NTSB WPR18LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA018.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Blythe, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 3, 2017 · N418CP · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel's failure to properly torque an oil supply line fitting, which resulted in oil starvation, a subsequent engine failure, and an off-airport landing. - [NTSB WPR17LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA099.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 NG · Goodyear, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 20, 2017 · N154BY · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power due to the installation of an improper air induction hose, which failed and prevented sufficient air intake to the turbocharger. - [NTSB ERA17FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA117.md): Lavender Alan P Sonex · Methuen, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2017 · N315AL · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to properly secure oil and fuel line fittings during maintenance, which resulted in an inflight engine fire, and his subsequent loss of control while maneuvering for landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention… - [NTSB CEN15LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA231.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Columbia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2015 · N165RV · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power while maneuvering at low altitude for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination. - [NTSB WPR14LA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA374.md): Bell 206 · Tombstone, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2014 · N64AW · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power during cruise flight due to loose “B” nut fittings and a bent tube as a result of maintenance personnel’s inadequate inspection of the nuts during the most recent inspection. - [NTSB WPR13LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA043.md): Cirrus SR22 · Show Low, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2012 · N800RW · Substantial damage > The fatigue failure of an improperly installed nipple in the oil system of a supplemental type certificate-installed supercharger, which resulted in a complete loss of engine oil during cruise climb. - [NTSB DCA12IA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA12IA113.md): Boeing 737-3H4 · El Paso, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2012 · N379SW · Minor damage > the rupture of the nose landing gear hydraulic line that resulted from abrasions due to contact with the nose landing gear tire. Contributing to the incident was the incorrect installation of union and restrictor on the actuator. - [NTSB WPR12CA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA236.md): Bell 206B · Burbank, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2012 · N106TV · Substantial damage > The failure of maintenance personnel to properly torque an air tube fitting, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB ERA12LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA299.md): Cessna 210 · Gatlinburg, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2012 · N96050 · Substantial damage > Failure of the nose landing gear down pressure hose, which resulted in the main landing gear being unable to lock and collapse of the main landing gear during the landing roll. - [NTSB ANC11CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA013.md): Piper PA-18 · Sterling, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 23, 2011 · N623MP · Substantial damage > The airplane owner improper fabrication of a fuel line, and subsequent inadequate inspection by an aviation mechanic, resulting in a loss of engine power. - [NTSB WPR11LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA135.md): Cessna 172H · Wikieup, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 2011 · N2561L · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight resulting from the failure of a fuel line. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance inspections that failed to detect the deteriorating fuel line. - [NTSB CEN10LA389](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA389.md): Cessna 210 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2010 · N2157S · Substantial damage > The failure of a hydraulic fluid line, which caused a loss of hydraulic pressure to the landing gear extension system and resulted in the partial collapse of the right main landing gear during touchdown. - [NTSB WPR10LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA319.md): Pridmore Lancair IV · Caldwell, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2010 · N86PB · Substantial damage > The failure of maintenance personnel to ensure that a hydraulic line fitting was adequately secured during a conditional inspection, which resulted in a leak and subsequent on-ground fire. - [NTSB ERA10LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA216.md): Smith Richard D JR Revolution Mini 500 · Middleboro, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2010 · N118NR · Substantial damage > A loss of engine coolant, which resulted in a loss of engine power during the pilot’s attempt to cushion a precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident was a disconnected engine coolant hose and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. - [NTSB WPR10FA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA163.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Morton, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2010 · N224GS · Substantial damage > The failure of maintenance personnel to properly secure a fitting cap on the throttle and metering assembly inlet after conducting a fuel system pressure check, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was… - [NTSB ERA09FA526](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA526.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2009 · N2467Y · Substantial damage > Fatigue failure of the No. 5 engine cylinder fuel supply line, which resulted in an engine compartment fire. Also causal was the pilot's failure to immediately secure the engine/perform a forced landing after discovery of the fire, which resulted in the… - [NTSB CEN09CA517](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA517.md): Bell 47G-2A · Covert, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 11, 2009 · N9526 · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of blocked fuel vents. - [NTSB ERA09LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA266.md): Douglas DC3 · San Juan, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2009 · N136FS · Substantial damage > Worn electrical wires and a fuel pressure indicating system hose, which resulted in a ground fire during taxi. - [NTSB WPR09LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA097.md): Cessna 177B · Honolulu, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 2009 · N30740 · Substantial damage > An oil starvation induced catastrophic engine failure due to the fracture and separation of the propeller governor oil line, which was a result of inadequate inspection by maintenance personnel. - [NTSB SEA08LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA216.md): Brennan RV-8 · Idaho Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2008 · N272RS · Substantial damage > The on-ground fire during taxi due to a loose fuel line "B" nut. - [NTSB DFW08CA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA236.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Augusta, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2008 · N6822J · Substantial damage > A loose oil line that resulted in a total loss of engine oil, causing the engine to cease. - [NTSB LAX08LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA073.md): Cessna 402C · Mercury, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 2008 · N594DM · Substantial damage > A loss of power to both engines resulting from a fitting failure and leak at the right fuel selector valve that allowed fuel from the right tank to be lost overboard, and that then introduced air into the left engine's fuel lines during an attempted… ## 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", '01071410')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01071410/cases --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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