# NTSB investigations: Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG, 2006

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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB LAX07CA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA063.md): Belcher Helicycle · Boulder City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 23, 2006 · N6912B · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to a fractured fuel line.
- [NTSB CHI07LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA037.md): Piper PA-31T1 · Waterloo, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2006 · N20DL · Substantial damage
  > The go-around not performed and the improper flare by the pilot during landing.
- [NTSB SEA07LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA025.md): Holloway RV6A · North Bend, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2006 · N914C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the water while performing low altitude maneuvering flight resulting in an in flight collision with the water.
- [NTSB LAX07LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA047.md): Interavia E-3 · San Pedro, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2006 · N4426X · Substantial damage
  > Loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC07LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA026.md): Vogel Glastar 41 · Snow Shoe, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2006 · N441AV · Substantial damage
  > The builder's improper installation of an additional alternator. Contributing to the accident were the night lighting conditions.
- [NTSB NYC07LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA022.md): Monard RAF 2000 GTX · Ridgely, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2006 · N107TM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm while maneuvering, which resulted in a loss of rotor blade rigidity.
- [NTSB CHI07FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07FA009.md): Beech 95-B55 · Lawrenceville, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2006 · N1832N · Substantial damage
  > The improper judgment by the pilot to conduct a flight to, and execute an approach to, an airport with weather conditions that were below the required minimums. Also causal was the pilot's continued descent below the approach minimum descent altitude.…
- [NTSB ATL07CA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA009.md): Lawing Thomas R Exec 162-F · Aiken, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 14, 2006 · N848TL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions during takeoff which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness and a roll over during an attempted forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA07LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA011.md): Sorensen Searey · Marysville, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2006 · N9877S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to identify an unsafe condition (strong tidal currents) prior to a water landing, which resulted in the airplane nosing over when the pilot was unable to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB CHI06LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA273.md): Daub Pawnee Chief · McCook, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2006 · N565CH · Destroyed
  > The failure of a welded joint at a cyclic control cable bracket located on the main rotor mast which made control of the helicopter impossible for the pilot.
- [NTSB ANC06FA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06FA136.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Kodiak, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2006 · N5154G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering to reverse direction, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and an uncontrolled descent. Factors associated with the accident were the inadvertent stall and wind gusts.
- [NTSB NYC06LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA224.md): Garlick OH-58A · East Bridgewate, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2006 · N802JB · No damage
  > The completion center's installation of the incorrect (shorter) release cable, and the ground crewmember's improper movement under the flight path during a bin transfer.
- [NTSB CHI06CA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA265.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Dayton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 13, 2006 · N434TW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent wheels up landing.
- [NTSB CHI06LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA260.md): Endless Skies L164 · Durand, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2006 · N2627J · Substantial damage
  > The kit builder's improper installation of the aileron bracket leading to the aileron flutter during cruise that resulted in the wing spars' failure.
- [NTSB ANC06LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA130.md): McNabb Bushmaster · Delta Junction, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2006 · N5090F · Substantial damage
  > An electrical short that disabled the electronic ignition system of the airplane's engine during the final approach phase for landing, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with high vegetation. A factor contributing to the accident was the failure…
- [NTSB DEN06WA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06WA122.md): Cessna C210P · Hoexter, Germany · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 3, 2006 · N666JG · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA06CA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA173.md): Cessna 182RG · Fairfield, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 30, 2006 · N5464N · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-rated-passenger to maintain adequate airspeed on final during a simulated engine-out approach, resulting in the aircraft descending into the terrain about 40 feet short of the runway, and the failure of the pilot-in-command to take…
- [NTSB LAX06CA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA278.md): Glaser Dirks DG 300 · Truckee, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 28, 2006 · N302N · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudged landing approach that led to a runway overshoot. A contributing factor was the pilot's hypoxic condition.
- [NTSB SEA06LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA167.md): Kinnson Lancair IV-P Turbine · Helena, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2006 · N514PT · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power as a result of turbine over temperature due to the pilot's failure to follow proper procedures for engine operation. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the ensuing forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX06LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA270.md): Burkhart Grob Flugzeugbau G109 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2006 · N39262 · Substantial damage
  > The failure and separation of one propeller blade for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC06FA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06FA205.md): Scheibe SF-28A · Canandaigua, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2006 · N14KG · Substantial damage
  > The private pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and impact with trees. Factors were the FAA inspector's delayed remedial action, and his lack of experience in the make and model motorglider.
- [NTSB CHI06CA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA233.md): Hoyt Kolb Mark III Clsc · Lakeville, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 15, 2006 · N232S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the crops which resulted in the subsequent impact with the ground.
- [NTSB CHI06CA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA217.md): Veltman CH701 · Owosso, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 6, 2006 · N702BW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and inadequate compensation for the tailwind condition. Factors included the tailwind and the power lines.
- [NTSB CHI06CA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA219.md): Shempp-Hirth Discuss B · Tipton, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 5, 2006 · N888TK · Minor damage
  > The glider pilot's improper in-flight decision to continue searching for thermal lift, instead of landing when the glider was in range of a suitable landing area. Contributing factors to the accident was the lack of thermal lift which resulted in a hard…
- [NTSB DEN06LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA103.md): Ayres S2R-G10 · Dexter, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2006 · N3298Y · No damage
  > The pilot's failure to remain clear of the airplane's propeller resulting in the propeller contacting the pilot and causing fatal injuries to the pilot.
- [NTSB SEA06FA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06FA142.md): Hawker Siddeley MK-58A Hunter · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2006 · N58MX · Destroyed
  > Loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons during the takeoff sequence.
- [NTSB SEA06LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA133.md): Nanchang China CJ-6 · Brewster, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2006 · N8120H · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine's three planetary gears for undetermined reasons. A factor contributing to the accident was the tree orchard.
- [NTSB SEA06LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA134.md): Taylor Royal T · Davenport, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2006 · N2554 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering, resulting in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CHI06LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA164.md): Miller Zenair Cricket MC-12 · Lee's Summit, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2006 · N36CZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while operating in the traffic pattern after the loss of power in one engine, resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin. An additional cause was the loss of engine power in one of the two engines for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX06CA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA207.md): Ronald D. Murray RV-6A · Hesperia, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2006 · N31RM · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and selection of the wrong runway, which resulted in a downwind landing, the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and a runway overrun.
- [NTSB CHI06LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA157.md): Good RV-6A · Peru, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2006 · N86CG · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot of the second airplane in the formation to maintain clearance with the lead airplane during the overhead recovery maneuver prior to landing.
- [NTSB CHI06CA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA155.md): McFarland Rotorway Exec · Mooresville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2006 · N9164X · Destroyed
  > An in-flight fire for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC06CA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA172.md): Rotorway 162-F · Brookhaven, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2006 · N549AB · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot inadvertently allowing the skids to contact the ground resulting in dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB DEN06CA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA085.md): Brent W. Brown Murphy Moose · St. Francis, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2006 · N142SR · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to open the fuel selector valve, resulting in fuel starvation. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to use a checklist, his attention being diverted, and the fence.
- [NTSB SEA06FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06FA116.md): Lciv Lancair IV-P Propjet · Provo, UT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2006 · N95CE · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance during a VFR approach, which resulted in an in-flight collision with water. Contributing factors were the dark night light conditions and the low clouds.
- [NTSB DFW06CA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA156.md): Campbell W/Smiley J Execytive 162F · Porter, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 8, 2006 · N17VH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control after encountering dynamic rollover while hovering.
- [NTSB LAX06LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA185.md): Diamond Aircraft Industries HK 36 TTC · Payson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 2006 · N637TT · Substantial damage
  > partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC06CA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA118.md): Espinal Velocity Jet 900 · Millbrook, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 24, 2006 · N289AE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/owner's inadequate preflight which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to a clogged fuel vent.
- [NTSB SEA06CA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA102.md): Hughes 369A · Banks, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 19, 2006 · N369V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm while performing a simulated autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's incorrect interpretation of the examiner's instruction to add power.
- [NTSB LAX06LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA166.md): McKenzie Lancair IV-P Turbine · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2006 · N5M · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the left main gear for undetermined reasons. A factor was the pilot's inadequate remedial action in response to the left main gear not locked warning light by not attempting to manually extend the gear to ensure it was fully down and locked.
- [NTSB LAX06CA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA163.md): Indus T211 · Death Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 4, 2006 · N160SE · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during final approach, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB LAX06LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA153.md): Ronald R Russell RV-6 · Death Valley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2006 · N655VT · Destroyed
  > a fuel starvation induced loss of engine power due to a likely vapor lock condition in the fuel lines.
- [NTSB SEA06CA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA080.md): Pitrolo GL-25 · Worden, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 21, 2006 · N27EP · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to failure of both electronic ignition systems. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI06CA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA116.md): Palulis John Exec 162F · Kalkaska, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 16, 2006 · N42996 · Substantial damage
  > The compensation for wind conditions not performed by the pilot during hover. An additional cause was the tailwind.
- [NTSB SEA06LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA074.md): Central Copters Lancair IV-P · Belgrade, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2006 · N671 · Destroyed
  > The total loss of drive power to the aircraft's propeller while on a visual final approach, due to the decoupling of the quill shaft between the reduction gearbox and the engine power section. Factors include a dark night, no suitable terrain on which to…
- [NTSB CHI06LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA112.md): Dassault Falcon 2000 · Stilesville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2006 · N722JB · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the left engine cowling during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC06LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA092.md): Michaud KR2S · North Andover, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2006 · N24065 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, during the initial climb, which resulted in a forced landing into trees.
- [NTSB DEN06LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA058.md): Eldredge NXT · Glenwood, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2006 · N42XT · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to the partial failure of the crankcase nose seal for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the pilot's diminished visibility during the forced landing due to oil on the windscreen, resulting in a runway excursion and…
- [NTSB SEA06CA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA069.md): Kearsley Exec 162F · Morgan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 22, 2006 · N520DK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision to attempt to hover out of ground effect above the kit manufacturers published recommendations. A factor was mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB CHI06LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA088.md): Irwin Sonex 2180 · Rockford, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2006 · N514KP · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the restricted movement of the throttle cable during cruise flight. A factor in the accident was the trees contacted during the forced landing.

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## 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 year(c."eventDate") = 2006
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('99999'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=99999&year=2006

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