# NTSB investigations: Scheduled/routine inspection 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. Page 1 of 4 · 167 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB ERA26LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA113.md): Cessna 320C · Bartow, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 9, 2026 · N3034T · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel’s failure to perform an adequate inspection of the airplane’s landing gear, which resulted in a collapse of the left main landing gear during landing. - [NTSB ERA25LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA324.md): Cessna 172 · New Smyrna Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 29, 2025 · N1607F · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel’s failure to detect and address water contamination of the airplane’s fuel system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during initial climb. - [NTSB WPR25FA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25FA146.md): Cessna 177RG · Grass Valley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 1, 2025 · N52156 · Substantial damage > An improperly tightened B-nut fitting at the fuel flow divider, which resulted in a fuel leak and loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and the inadequate maintenance inspection, which failed to detect and correct the discrepancy. - [NTSB ERA25LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA188.md): Cessna 172RG · Louisburg, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 23, 2025 · N6386V · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel’s failure to identify and remediate water contamination of the airplane’s fuel system, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during initial climb. - [NTSB ERA25LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA159.md): Silvaire Luscombe 8A · New Port Richey, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 27, 2025 · N28790 · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel’s inadequate inspection of the exhaust system, which allowed exhaust gases to enter the induction system from cracks in the exhaust manifold, resulting in a total loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing. - [NTSB ERA25LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA141.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Hollywood, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 12, 2025 · N3055B · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power was due to a fracture of the crankshaft at the No. 3 main journal, which originated from a preexisting, thermally induced crack that had gone undetected by maintenance personnel during an inspection performed as part of the… - [NTSB ANC25LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA021.md): Gippsland GA-8 · Lihue, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 28, 2025 · N699AV · Substantial damage > The failure of the right landing gear leg due to a fatigue crack, which resulted in its separation from the airplane during taxi. Contributing to the accident, was the mechanic’s inadequate inspection of the landing gear leg during the last maintenance… - [NTSB ERA25LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA157.md): Beech E33 · Lenoir, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 25, 2025 · N7697N · Substantial damage > The mechanic’s inadequate annual inspection of the airplane and failure to comply with an applicable airworthiness directive, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to oil starvation. - [NTSB WPR25LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA030.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Prescott Valley, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 31, 2024 · N154DC · Substantial damage > Separation of the No. 3 engine cylinder due to a loss of torque on the cylinder base nuts, which resulted in a loss of engine power and in-flight fire. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s failure to ensure the engine case and cylinder… - [NTSB CEN25LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA029.md): Cub Crafters Carbon CUB · Ogallala, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 27, 2024 · N257ST · Destroyed > The improper installation of the elevator control cable hardware, which resulted in the separation of the elevator control cable and a loss of pitch control in flight. - [NTSB ERA25LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA030.md): Zenith Zodiac 601 HDS · Altoona, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 17, 2024 · N511JG · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a deteriorated gascolator gasket. Contributing was the failure of the mechanic to replace the gasket during the most recent condition inspection. - [NTSB CEN24LA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA337.md): Piper PA-28-140 · East Troy, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 2, 2024 · N32435 · Substantial damage > The pilot/mechanic’s improper torquing of the fuel hose fitting while replacing the fuel pump, which allowed air to enter the fuel system and resulted in a loss of engine power during initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/mechanic’s… - [NTSB CEN24LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA268.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Arcola, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 16, 2024 · N1941V · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the mechanic’s failure to properly secure the fuel system gascolator strainer bowl following an annual inspection. - [NTSB WPR24FA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA182.md): Vans RV-12 · Auburn, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 6, 2024 · N412JN · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper installation of the control stick pushrod assemblies, which resulted in separation of the left pushrod and a total loss of roll control during flight. Contributing to the accident was the failure to detect the installation error during… - [NTSB ERA24LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA109.md): Piper PA23 · Louisville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 1, 2024 · N1317P · Substantial damage > The failure of maintenance personnel to thoroughly inspect and repair the worn-out panel fasteners and fastener holes. - [NTSB ERA24FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA103.md): Grumman American Avn. GA-7 · Coatesville, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Feb 1, 2024 · N887CC · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to water-contaminated fuel, and his subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate annual maintenance inspection, during which maintenance… - [NTSB WPR24LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA067.md): Bell 206B · El Centro, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 24, 2023 · N111PM · Substantial damage > An in-flight failure of the engine-to-transmission driveshaft due to a fatigue fracture of the forward-most flex plate in the forward KAflex coupling that resulted from a loose bolt attachment between the flex plate and the forward driveshaft coupling.… - [NTSB CEN23LA418](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA418.md): Beech C23 · Gonzales, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 24, 2023 · N18994 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power during go-around due to a failed muffler flame tube, which resulted in an exhaust blockage. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel's inadequate inspection of the exhaust system during the most recent maintenance. - [NTSB ERA23LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA319.md): Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407 · North Charleston, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 1, 2023 · N31PB · Substantial damage > A failure of the tail rotor pitch change lever assembly due to incorrectly installed bolts and maintenance personnel’s inadequate inspection of the tail rotor control system. - [NTSB ERA23LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA272.md): Air Tractor AT802 · Wellington, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 20, 2023 · N3069S · Substantial damage > Wear of the fuel control unit drive shaft and the corresponding fuel pump drive gear, which resulted in the disengagement of the fuel control unit from the fuel pump, a decrease in fuel flow, and a loss of engine power. - [NTSB ERA23FA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA247.md): Cessna 172 · Lake Worth, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 26, 2023 · N3KV · Destroyed > Maintenance personnel’s failure to detect the corroded aileron cable during recent inspections, which resulted in the separation of the aileron control cable and a subsequent loss of airplane control during takeoff. - [NTSB WPR23LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA199.md): Cessna 172S · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 24, 2023 · N60372 · Substantial damage > An in-flight separation of the throttle linkage, which resulted in a loss of throttle control. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s failure to follow the maintenance manual inspection procedure for the throttle cable assembly. - [NTSB CEN23LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA188.md): Cessna 172 · Flower Mound, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 17, 2023 · N5550J · Substantial damage > The fatigue failure of the rocker arm which resulted in a partial loss of engine power. Contributing was the airplane operator’s failure to inspect the rocker arm in accordance with the engine manufacturer’s service bulletin. - [NTSB ERA23LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA173.md): Beech P35 · Perry, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 5, 2023 · N9777Y · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel’s incorrect torquing of the oil filter adapter jam nut, resulting in the failure of the adapter threads, a complete loss of oil, and subsequent total loss of engine power. - [NTSB ERA23FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA070.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Charlotte, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 22, 2022 · N7094J · Substantial damage > The inadequate inspections of the forward left control rod end attachment hardware to the stationary swashplate by the pilot and by maintenance personnel, resulting in an eventual loosening and backing out of the hardware and subsequent loss of helicopter… - [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 ERA22LA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA340.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Mariner · Hollywood, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 27, 2022 · N42WC · Substantial damage > Inadequate maintenance of the helicopter’s tail rotor blades, which resulted in a failure of the tail rotor drive system, and an inflight loss of yaw control from which the flight instructor was unable to recover. - [NTSB ERA22FA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA279.md): Bell UH-1B · Amherstdale, WV · Accident · 6 fatal · Class 1 · Field · Final report · Jun 22, 2022 · N98F · Destroyed > the operator’s failure to adequately inspect the former military turbine powered helicopter, which allowed an engine issue to progress and result in a loss of engine power and a subsequent loss of control after the helicopter struck powerlines during a forced… - [NTSB CEN22LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA255.md): Mooney M20E · Stillwater, OK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 18, 2022 · N5895Q · Substantial damage > The inadequate maintenance and inspection of the engine induction air coupling, which impeded airflow to the engine and resulted in the subsequent partial loss of engine power. - [NTSB CEN22LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA228.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Allport, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 1, 2022 · N5007R · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power due to fuel contamination from foreign object debris. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s failure to follow the manufacturer’s required airframe fuel filter inspection interval. - [NTSB ERA22LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA224.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Somerville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 11, 2022 · N31580 · Substantial damage > The inadequate inspection and maintenance of the engine exhaust system, which resulted in an in-flight fire. - [NTSB ERA22LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA167.md): Cessna 172P · Winder, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 25, 2022 · N62283 · Destroyed > Maintenance personnel’s failure to detect the damaged aileron cable during the most recent inspections, which resulted in the separation of the aileron control cable and subsequent loss of airplane control. - [NTSB WPR22LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA099.md): Aeronca 11AC · Napa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 8, 2022 · N9500E · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an off-airport landing on unimproved terrain. - [NTSB WPR22LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA060.md): Cessna P210N · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 9, 2021 · N152BT · Substantial damage > The on-ground collision with a tree during an off airport precautionary landing. Contributing was the partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ERA21LA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA360.md): Zenith 750 Cruzer · New Smyrna, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 14, 2021 · N161AR · Substantial damage > The mechanic’s inadequate inspection of the flight control system, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. - [NTSB ERA21LA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA361.md): Beech C24R · Augustine, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 13, 2021 · N5246M · Substantial damage > Improperly installed fuel injection system components, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power shortly after takeoff. - [NTSB ANC21FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21FA065.md): Cessna 172P · Eagle River, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 26, 2021 · N65698 · Substantial damage > An inflight collision with terrain under unknown circumstances. Contributing to the delayed rescue response was the failure of the emergency locator transmitter (ELT) to activate as designed, and the mechanic’s failure to ensure the correct ELT was installed… - [NTSB CEN21LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA274.md): Beech U-8F · Goodland, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 17, 2021 · N62069 · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel’s inadequate inspection of the airplane, which failed to detect and correct chafed electrical wiring and a degraded fuel bladder with holes, which resulted in ignition of fuel vapor and a right wing explosion. - [NTSB CEN21FA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21FA272.md): Antenor Velazco Lancair Evolution · Parker, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 16, 2021 · N704AK · Destroyed > The pilot’s diversion of attention following an asymmetric flap deployment, which resulted in a descent and collision with powerlines. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s failure to properly secure the flap control rod attachment bolts,… - [NTSB CEN21LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA242.md): Piper J4A · Omaha, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 30, 2021 · N8501Z · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to a blocked fuel tank cap vent hole, which resulted in fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic’s and the pilot’s inadequate inspections of the fuel tank cap. - [NTSB CEN21LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA175.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Augusta, KS · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 1, 2021 · N7274F · Substantial damage > Inadequate maintenance at the time the carburetor was replaced, which resulted in the improperly installed throttle cable and a partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate annual inspection that failed to detect the improper… - [NTSB ERA21LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA155.md): Socata MS894A · Monroe, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 15, 2021 · N42BF · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel’s failure to properly inspect and maintain the airplane’s engine cowling latches, which resulted in the in-flight separation of the engine cowling and a subsequent forced landing. - [NTSB ANC21LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA022.md): Cessna A185F · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 5, 2021 · N1848R · Substantial damage > Installation of improper hardware on the ski check cable. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate inspection of the ski yokes, which resulted in the subsequent failure of the right main landing gear ski yoke and collapse of the right main landing gear… - [NTSB ERA21FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21FA130.md): Bell 206 · St Thomas, CB · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Feb 15, 2021 · N13AT · Destroyed > A total loss of engine power due to fatigue failure of two of the stage 3 compressor blades. Contributing to the failure of the compressor blades was the failure of maintenance personnel to inspect the compressor at the recommended interval for operation in… - [NTSB ERA21LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA106.md): American AA5 · Leesburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 19, 2021 · N5880L · Substantial damage > The weakened structure of the left horizontal stabilizer, which resulted in elevator flutter and subsequent partial separation of the left elevator in flight. Contributing to the accident were the lack of elevator authority while landing due to the damaged… - [NTSB WPR21FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21FA048.md): Cessna 182 · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 12, 2020 · N939CP · Destroyed > Maintenance personnel’s failure to properly secure the throttle control hardware during recent maintenance, which resulted in its disconnection and a subsequent loss of engine power on approach for landing. - [NTSB CEN20LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA322.md): Quad City Challenger · Jonesboro, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 2, 2020 · N990SS · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power due to the use of improper fuel in the airplane by the non-certificated pilot. - [NTSB CEN20LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA258.md): Piper PA28 · Bridgeport, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 2, 2020 · N6530W · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel’s inadequate inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to a restricted air intake-induction system. - [NTSB ERA20FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20FA031.md): Cessna 150 · New Bedford, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 4, 2019 · N714LK · Destroyed > Pilot impairment due to exposure to carbon monoxide as a result of undetected corrosion and holes in the engine’s left exhaust muffler. - [NTSB WPR20FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20FA016.md): Enstrom 280F · Jordan Valley, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 25, 2019 · N280F · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power due to a worn engine air induction hose, and a subsequent uncontrolled descent into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the failure of maintenance personnel to adequately inspect the hose, and the pilot’s decision to fly… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02061520/cases.md?page=2 ## 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", '02061520')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02061520/cases --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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