# NTSB investigations: Airframe/component/system failure/malfunction 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 79 · 3,929 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB CHI08CA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA056.md): Ercoupe 415D · Abingdon, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 29, 2007 · N94131 · Substantial damage > The loose clamp on the throttle cable which prevented application of engine power. A factor in the accident was the low altitude when the throttle cable slipped. - [NTSB MIA08CA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA046.md): Cessna Citation 510 · Pittsburgh, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 19, 2007 · N13616 · Substantial damage > The flight crew's inadequate preflight, which failed to detect the blockage of the left wing's fuel vent port. - [NTSB LAX08IA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08IA042.md): Eurocopter France AS350 B3 · Fresno, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 2007 · N414HP · No damage > Malfunction of a hydraulic servo while on final approach due to excessive wear of the locking finger. - [NTSB DFW08IA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08IA045.md): Bell 407 · Hig Island A595 · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 2007 · N407AK · No damage > The loss of tail rotor effectiveness for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CHI08FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FA050.md): Boeing 777-222 · Chicago, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2007 · N220UA · Minor damage > Emergency evacuation due to dense smoke in the cabin and the possibility of an on-board fire, which resulted in a serious injury to one of the 264 passengers and crew. An additional cause was the failure of an engine bearing, allowing oil to migrate into the… - [NTSB NYC08LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA060.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Plant City, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2007 · N7188J · Substantial damage > A loss of rotor drive due to excessive slack and breakage of the drive belts. Contributing to the accident was the pilot departing in the helicopter after the rotor engagement time during engine start exceeded the time outlined in the pilot's operating… - [NTSB NYC08LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA052.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Gainesville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2007 · N70035 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to follow the published emergency procedure. Contributing to the accident was a malfunction of the clutch assembly. - [NTSB NYC08FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA051.md): Beech 60 · New Castle, DE · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2007 · N105PP · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a split flap takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident were the failure of the right flap drive mechanism and the pilot's failure to verify that both flaps were… - [NTSB LAX08IA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08IA032.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Fresno, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2007 · N805EH · No damage > Failure of the tail rotor system support bracket during landing. - [NTSB DFW08FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08FA038.md): Cessna T210M · Tulsa, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 2007 · N3NG · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power transmission line(s). Contributing to the accident were the loss of aircraft electrical power, diverted attention, and the night conditions. - [NTSB DEN08IA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08IA033.md): Boeing 737-832 · Phoenix, AZ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2007 · N3744F · Minor damage > Delamination of the right outboard tire tread during the takeoff roll due to underinflation and/or overloading during use in service. - [NTSB NYC08LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA043.md): Robinson R22 · Suffolk, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2007 · N442FA · Substantial damage > The V-drive belts' rolling off the sheaves for undetermined reasons, resulting in a loss of power to the rotor system, and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm during the autorotation, resulting in a hard landing. - [NTSB DFW08FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08FA031.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Ranger, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2007 · N55307 · Destroyed > The pilot's intentional performance of aerobatic maneuvers that exceeded the design limits of the airplane structure. - [NTSB DEN08LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA038.md): Rotorway Exec 162-F · New Century, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2007 · N46110 · Substantial damage > While on approach the tail rotor spar failed due to metal fatigue. - [NTSB CHI08CA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA032.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Alliance, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 1, 2007 · N5733W · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent activation of the parking brake which resulted in the toe brakes becoming ineffective. Contributing to the accident was the airport perimeter fence, the ditch, and the vehicle. - [NTSB DEN08LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA028.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Canon City, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2007 · N2736P · Substantial damage > the failure of the landing gear hinge point attachment for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ENG08IA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG08IA001.md): Boeing 757-225 · Charlotte, NC · Incident · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2007 · N919UW · Minor damage > The truck beam fracture initiated by fatigue and stress corrosion cracking from pits that were present on the ID surface of the truck beam, under the protective finishes. Crack propagation occurred by alternating modes of stress corrosion cracking and fatigue… - [NTSB DEN08LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA021.md): Cessna T210K · Los Alamos, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2007 · N8251M · Substantial damage > The binding of the nose landing gear doors for undetermined reasons, resulting in the pilot having to make a nose gear up landing. - [NTSB LAX08LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA024.md): North Wing Mustang II 17.5 · Tracy, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2007 · UNREG · Substantial damage > Failure or disconnection of a wing support/brace assembly for undetermined reasons during an undetermined phase of flight. - [NTSB CHI08IA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08IA022.md): Airbus Industrie A320-211 · Fargo, ND · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2007 · N331NW · Minor damage > The failure of the Brake and Steering Control Unit, which allowed the nose landing gear to turn to the 90-degree position. - [NTSB NYC08LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA018.md): Blair Skybolt · Guntersville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2007 · N1UU · Substantial damage > Separation of the right tailwheel control link spring from the right control arm of the tailwheel, which resulted in a loss of control during landing. - [NTSB DFW08CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA016.md): Ward RC 350 HP · Magnolia, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 18, 2007 · N901RC · Destroyed > The in-flight fire and loss of engine power as a result of a ruptured fuel line for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB CHI08IA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08IA026.md): Airbus Industrie A320-232 · Chicago, IL · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2007 · N431UA · Minor damage > The misrouted and reversed antiskid wiring by vendor maintenance personnel leading to the runway excursion. Contributing to the incident were the runway sign, the vendor's maintenance personnel not understanding the entire maintenance procedures in the dual… - [NTSB CHI08CA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA012.md): Cessna 210C · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 7, 2007 · N3601Y · Substantial damage > The hydraulic system pump leak which resulted in the failure of the emergency landing gear system to extend and lock the landing gear for landing and the flap system. - [NTSB MIA08FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08FA003.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Newton, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2007 · N62970 · Substantial damage > The failure of the right wing wooden spar due while the airplane was in cruise flight, due to the mechanic's inadequate annual inspection and his failure to comply with an airworthiness directive. - [NTSB ANC07FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07FA109.md): Helio H-295 · King Salmon, AK · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2007 · N295BA · Substantial damage > A corrosion-induced fatigue fracture of the airplane's left wing to fuselage attachment cap fitting, which resulted in a partial separation of the left wing, and an uncontrolled descent. - [NTSB LAX07CA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA288.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Laurel, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 30, 2007 · N41695 · Substantial damage > Corrosion and fatigue-induced failure of the landing gear structure. - [NTSB LAX07CA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA283.md): Luscombe 8E · Ramona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2007 · N2826K · Substantial damage > the installation and subsequent failure of an incorrect part, which jammed in one wheel's brake caliper and induced the pilot's loss of directional control. - [NTSB DEN08IA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08IA030.md): Beech C90A · Emporia, KS · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2007 · N871KS · No damage > The improper installation of the right elevator trim tab attachment hardware by maintenance personnel which resulted in excessive wear, fatigue, and the failure of the push-pull tube. - [NTSB NYC07LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA237.md): Ortiz G/Saint J RV-10 · Hiram, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2007 · N416EC · Substantial damage > Separation of the passenger cabin door during cruise flight for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX07LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA274.md): Robinson R22 Beta · El Monte, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2007 · N877HF · Substantial damage > a failure of the main rotor drive system V-belts due to damage sustained when the alternator drive belt failed and pieces of that belt got between the main drive belts and their associated pulleys. A contributing factor was the uneven terrain encountered in… - [NTSB SEA07LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA259.md): Rose Peregrine · Reno, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2007 · N13NG · Substantial damage > The overspeed of the modified racing engine during takeoff that created an oil mist on the exhaust and smoke, and the pilot's failure to maintain a speed above stall speed (Vs) during his attempted emergency landing. Contributing to the accident was the… - [NTSB DFW07FA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07FA198.md): Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Hosston, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2007 · N313BG · Destroyed > The in-flight separation of the main rotor mast while in cruise flight following a mast bumping event. The reason for the mast bumping event was not determined. - [NTSB MIA07LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA148.md): Bell 206B3 · Lakeland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2007 · N267MW · Substantial damage > The failure of company maintenance personnel to replace the tail rotor drive shafts following tail rotor blade damage in 1999, the failure of maintenance personnel to replace the tail rotor drive shafts in 2004, following their knowledge that the tail rotor… - [NTSB LAX07CA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA266.md): American Air Racing Thunder Mustang · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2007 · N351F · Destroyed > Fire resulting from vegetation contacting hot brakes following an aborted takeoff. - [NTSB LAX07CA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA262.md): Wessel Vortex · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2007 · N546SW · Substantial damage > Failure of the muffler's mounting strap and subsequent loss of engine power due to propeller blade separation during cruise flight. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB DEN07LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07LA160.md): Piper PA-30 · Lawrence, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2007 · N22HW · Substantial damage > Total failure of the landing gear retraction/extension assembly. Contributing factors in this accident were worn parts in the landing gear retraction/extension assembly, and mechanical binding of the extension assembly. - [NTSB SEA07LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA245.md): Fitt Kitfox · Diamond Springs, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2007 · N96KL · Substantial damage > Oil starvation during climb due to an unidentified piece of plastic material blocking an oil supply tube and the pilot's inadequate maintenance of the lubricating system. Contributing to the accident was the rough terrain. - [NTSB CHI07LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA277.md): Bell 47G-5A · Anoka, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2007 · N25LB · Substantial damage > The loss of helicopter pitch control for undetermined reasons during the aerial application maneuver and the pilot's inability to control the aircraft during the descent.. A contributing factor to the accident was the soft terrain. - [NTSB CHI07LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA273.md): Terpstra Exec 162F · Winamac, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2007 · N428JT · Substantial damage > The inadequate installation of the horizontal stabilizer bracket by the pilot, the fatigue fracture seperation of vertical stabilizer bracket during cruise flight, and the aircraft control not possible by the pilot. - [NTSB NYC07IA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07IA194.md): Piper PA-44-180 · New Bern, NC · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2007 · N30521 · Minor damage > A failure of the stabilator control cable turnbuckle terminal fitting due to corrosion. Contributing to the accident were the mechanic's inadequate annual inspection, and the aircraft manufacturer's failure to provide adequate information in its maintenance… - [NTSB NYC07IA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07IA199.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Alton, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2007 · N3120T · Minor damage > The component manufacturer's inadequate fabrication of the transient voltage suppressor. - [NTSB NYC07CA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA190.md): Ackert Dakota Hawk DH23 · Sebring, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 12, 2007 · N6128A · Substantial damage > Preexisting cracking of the landing gear tubing. - [NTSB SEA07CA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA224.md): Cessna 421B · Oceanside, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 8, 2007 · N968J · Substantial damage > The collapse of the right main landing gear during the landing roll for undetermined reason, which resulted in a loss of directional control and collision with a fence. - [NTSB NYC07LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA188.md): Bell 206B · Warrenton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2007 · N3202D · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm during touchdown. - [NTSB CHI07CA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA229.md): Netz KIS TR2 · Willow Springs, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2007 · N232AN · Destroyed > The improper installation of the aileron control pushrod which led to a separation of the pushrod and subsequent loss of aircraft control. A factor was the pilot not being able to control the airplane after the pushrod separation. - [NTSB SEA07LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA217.md): Taylorcraft BF12 · West Linn, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2007 · N13060 · Substantial damage > The corrosion, fatigue fracture, and subsequent separation of the left wing lift strut attachment fitting. Also causal was the inadequate maintenance and annual inspection by the owner/pilot/mechanic. - [NTSB SEA07TA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07TA212.md): Hughes 369D · Omak, WA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 22, 2007 · N69PF · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the surface of a pond that he was using as a water bucket refill site, which resulted in a tail rotor strike to the water's surface and a torsional overload failure of the tail rotor drive shaft. - [NTSB SEA07LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA213.md): Boeing A-75 · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2007 · N56551 · Substantial damage > The locking/seizing of a main landing gear brake mechanism during the landing roll. - [NTSB MIA07LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA123.md): Larry J. Cook Lancair 320 · Destin, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2007 · N52LC · Substantial damage > The separation of a portion of a propeller blade due to fatigue cracking which initiated in an area of corrosion that was not detected during propeller overhaul 10 flight hours before the accident. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=130&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 o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 130) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=130 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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