# 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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB SEA04LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA050.md): Cessna 170 · Herron, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2004 · N2534V · Destroyed
  > The failure of the left muffler while maneuvering, resulting in a carbon monoxide leak into the cabin rendering the pilot incapacitated, and the subsequent uncontrolled descent and impact with water.
- [NTSB NYC04LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA079.md): Geoffrion Rotorway Exec 162 · Medina, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 29, 2004 · N198BG · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the helicopter's tail rotor drive system for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI04LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA081.md): Aero Commander 112 · Jackson, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2004 · N1203J · Substantial damage
  > The left main tire failed which resulted in the CFI's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing. A factor associated with the accident was the snow bank which the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB LAX04IA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04IA133.md): Eurocopter AS 350B · Las Vegas, NV · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 2004 · N358NT · Minor damage
  > the tail rotor pitch change lever failed in fatigue due to improper installation by company maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB LAX04IA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04IA135.md): Bell 407 · Madera, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2004 · N601MT · Minor damage
  > the failure of the number 6 hangar bearing due to overheating. A factor in the accident was the operator's likely inadequate compliance with service bulletins and airworthiness directives on this issue, along with an inadequate maintenance inspection program…
- [NTSB FTW04IA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04IA078.md): Beech C90 · Oklahoma City, OK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2004 · N21 · Minor damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear to extend due to an improperly installed attachment bolt by other maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB ANC04IA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04IA025.md): Boeing 767-300 ER · Miami, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2004 · PH-MCL · No damage
  > The inadequate quality of material in the main landing gear bogie pivot pin, which resulted in a premature fracture of the pin.
- [NTSB NYC04FA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04FA223.md): Aero Commander 112 · Vieques, PR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2004 · N1261J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight planning and decision making which resulted in the airplane entering instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of instrument experience, a vacuum pump failure, and…
- [NTSB LAX04LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA123.md): Balloon Works Firefly 11 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 2004 · N7244X · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the deflation vent line, which resulted in the pilot not being able to control the balloon in the increased wind conditions.
- [NTSB SEA04LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA039.md): Piper PA-18-150 · McCall, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2004 · N5753Z · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right rear ski cable and the owner's improper substitution of the right rear ski cable with an unapproved ski cable. A factor was the slushy snow.
- [NTSB ATL04IA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04IA073.md): Cessna 208B · Auburn, AL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 2004 · N125AR · No damage
  > The fatigue fracture of the wire rope portion on the rudder control cable assembly due to improper installation and inadequate procedures by the aircraft manufacturer.
- [NTSB ANC04LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA020.md): Cessna 172 · Girdwood, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 2004 · N1361U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff, which resulted in an overrun and collision with a snowbank. A factor in the accident was an inoperative airspeed indicator.
- [NTSB NYC04LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA061.md): Cirrus Design SR-22 · College Park, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 2004 · N344CD · Substantial damage
  > The loss of hydraulic fluid due to chaffing of a brake line by a strut fairing rivet, resulting in the failure of the braking system.
- [NTSB DEN04FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04FA041.md): Dassault DA-20 Falcon Jet · Pueblo, CO · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 2004 · N200JE · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision to land on the contaminated runway, the stuck thrust reverser solenoid resulting in partial deployment of the right engine thrust reverser, and the pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the…
- [NTSB DCA04IA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA04IA018.md): Embraer 135 · Bangor, MA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 2004 · N734EK · Minor damage
  > Severe wear of the internal threads of the rudder interconnection contol rod which led to disengagement.
- [NTSB LAX04LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA108.md): Cessna P210N · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2004 · N4873K · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the electrical charging system and pilot's failure to verify that the gear was down-and-locked prior to the complete electrical system failure.
- [NTSB LAX04LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA094.md): Cessna 305A · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2004 · N305BD · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a tail wheel steering component (spring), which resulted in a loss of directional control and a ground loop during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the soft terrain adjacent to the runway.
- [NTSB ATL04LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA065.md): Aero Commander 500 · Allendale, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 2004 · N800SL · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the hydraulic brake system accumulator due to a ruptured diaphragm. A factor was the ditch.
- [NTSB LAX04LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA090.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · California City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 2004 · N3820T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's decision to continue taxiing during dark night conditions without an operable taxi/landing light or taxiway lights and his failure to maintain taxiway alignment. Contributing factors to the accident were the dark night light conditions, the failed…
- [NTSB FTW04LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA056.md): Pitts S-1S · Burleson, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 2004 · N9AQ · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the right main gear wheel, during landing, due to the improper maintenance by unknown maintenance personnel on the right main landing gear assembly.
- [NTSB LAX04LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA079.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Oxnard, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2003 · N53879 · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pin that secured the right rudder pedal to the brake cylinder arm due to improper installation of the pin. Also causal was the manufacturer's confusing maintenance instructions regarding the installation of the right rudder pedal pin and…
- [NTSB ATL04IA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04IA067.md): Sabreliner NA-265-60 · Birminghham, AL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 2003 · N124DC · No damage
  > The lack of lubrication of the right main wheel bearing which resulted in the overheating.
- [NTSB CHI04LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA046.md): Beech 95-B55 · St. Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2003 · N221Q · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the worm drive bearing that resulted in the failure of the landing gear extension/retraction gearbox, which ultimately resulted in the extension of the landing gear not being possible. A factor to the accident was the airport sign that the…
- [NTSB DEN04IA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04IA026.md): Boeing 737-3M8 · Denver, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2003 · N303FL · No damage
  > The restricted movement of the flight control yoke and tiller wheel steering for reasons undetermined.
- [NTSB SEA04FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA022.md): Beech S35 · Warren, OR · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2003 · N10BX · Destroyed
  > The vacuum pump failure and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors contributing to the accident included the instrument meteorological weather conditions and the pilot's improper recovery from the descent.
- [NTSB LAX04TA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04TA052.md): Eurocopter France AS 350 B3 · Yuma, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Nov 25, 2003 · N846BP · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction of the rotor drive system due to improper maintenance, which resulted in the uncoupling of the drive shaft during takeoff-initial climb. A factor associated with the accident is the undertorqued drive system bolts.
- [NTSB ATL04IA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04IA048.md): Cessna 560XL · Savannah, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2003 · N632QS · Minor damage
  > The malfunction of the nose wheel gear for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC04LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA040.md): Beech H-18 · Westminster, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2003 · N22XL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after a failure of one propeller system. Factors in the accident were the failure to perform maintenance inspection and the failure of a bolt in the left propeller blade system.
- [NTSB SEA04LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA019.md): Kaman K-600 · Nordman, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2003 · N286M · Substantial damage
  > The total failure of the helicopter's right main rotor shaft while in an ascending hover due to the propagation of a fatigue crack that initiated in a corrosion pit on the surface of a slot in the wall of the subject shaft. Factors include accumulation of…
- [NTSB FTW04FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA025.md): Beech A45 · Montgomery, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2003 · N44KK · Destroyed
  > The non-compliance with applicable Airworthiness Directives which required wing spar inspections, and the continued operation of the aircraft beyond the compliance time extension granted as per the approved alternate means of compliance (AMOC). Also causal…
- [NTSB CHI04LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA032.md): Hughes TH-55A · West Lafayette, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2003 · N9240D · Substantial damage
  > The fractured cluster fitting resulting in a loss of directional control during initial climb and the improper repair of cluster fitting by unknown personnel. The night conditions were a contributing factor.
- [NTSB FTW04IA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04IA023.md): Bell 407 · Eugene Is. 27 · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2003 · N405PH · Minor damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the failure of the 3rd stage turbine wheel and subsequent catastrophic failure of the turbine assembly.
- [NTSB ANC04LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA011.md): Cessna 402 · Galena, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2003 · N402ET · Substantial damage
  > Water contamination and freezing of the landing gear actuator that prevented the extension of the right main landing gear, resulting in a gear-up landing. Factors contributing to the accident were freezing temperatures at the accident location, and inadequate…
- [NTSB CHI04FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04FA031.md): Cessna 560XL · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2003 · N789CN · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew's intentional operation with know deficiencies in the aircraft and their delay in aborting the takeoff when a no-takeoff warning was presented. An additional cause was the crew's failure to comply with flight manual procedures concerning…
- [NTSB ATL04LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA035.md): Cessna 210D · Millington, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2003 · N3728Y · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction of the main hydraulic landing gear system actuator resulting in an emergency gear up landing.
- [NTSB LAX04LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA035.md): Eurocopter AS350 B3 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 2003 · N820NA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent activation of the hydraulic test switch, which resulted in a loss of the hydraulic system pressure, and his failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB ATL04IA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04IA028.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Fayetteville, NC · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2003 · N39541 · Minor damage
  > Flight control elevator attachment turnbuckle corrosion and fracture resulting in the loss of aircraft control in flight.
- [NTSB DEN04IA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04IA014.md): Learjet 45 · Denver, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2003 · N420FX · No damage
  > the failure of the airplane's spoiler system when used as speed brakes due to high resistances in the spoilers' actuator coils.
- [NTSB CHI04IA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04IA018.md): Enstrom F-28C · Lapeer, MI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2003 · N77HX · Minor damage
  > Complete failure of the right anti-torque cable while on final approach for landing. A factor was the diminished tail rotor control resulting from the broken cable.
- [NTSB LAX04LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA021.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2003 · N9338W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Also causal, was the pilot's inadequate preflight and failure to secure the right side of the engine cowling prior to departure.
- [NTSB LAX04LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA020.md): Cessna 170 · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2003 · N3979V · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which failed to determine the security of his seat, and his failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB ANC04LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA004.md): Cessna 195B · North Pole, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2003 · N3050B · Substantial damage
  > A fracture of the left brake master cylinder actuator rod, which resulted in failure of the left brake, a loss of directional control and an inadvertent ground loop during landing, and the separation of the left main landing gear strut due to fatigue. Factors…
- [NTSB MIA04LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA004.md): Airbus Industrie A-319-112 · Tampa, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2003 · N764US · No damage
  > An intermittent fault with the airplane's Brake Steering Control Unit (BSCU) for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a momentary loss of brakes and steering, and a serious injury to a flight attendant during the resultant sudden stop during taxi for…
- [NTSB LAX04TA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04TA017.md): MD Helicopter 900 · Fredonia, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 16, 2003 · N179PA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's in-flight loss of control due to the fatigue fracture and separation of the force limiting control rod (an integral part of the anti-torque system), which resulted in the helicopter's uncommanded yaw/spin and subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CHI04LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA009.md): Beech A33 · Grandview, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2003 · N471T · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the fuel selector handle which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was the hay bale that the airplane contacted during the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX04LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA011.md): Cessna 172RG · Camarillo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2003 · N6543V · Substantial damage
  > The fracture and failure of the left landing gear actuator. Contributing to the accident was the operator's failure to comply with the manufacturer's service bulletin.
- [NTSB DEN04IA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04IA012.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10 · Denver, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2003 · N375FE · Minor damage
  > the manufacturer's improper installation of the inboard slat drive mechanism's lower left hand anti-torque strut, which resulted in the axial migration of the rod-end bearing, the binding of the anti-torque strut, and the subsequent activation of the slat…
- [NTSB SEA04IA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04IA010.md): Boeing 747-100 · Lyon, France · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2003 · N479EV · Minor damage
  > An undetermined malfunction in an aircraft system while in cruise flight leading to a fire in the engine number four B Loop portion (Card A16) of the fire detection controls cardfile.
- [NTSB FTW04LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA001.md): Bratton Experimental Homebuilt Swearingen SX300 · Floresville, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2003 · N301SX · Substantial damage
  > The separation of one propeller blade while in cruise flight. A factor contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX03LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA290.md): Cessna 172RG · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2003 · N9564B · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the right main landing gear pivot assembly.

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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 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&page=10

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