# 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 ATL03LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA151.md): Sheppard S-2 · Obion, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2003 · N39S · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the elevator control pushrod, that resulted in an uncontrolled descent and subsequent in-flight collision with ground.
- [NTSB ATL03LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA150.md): Sherman Holie Freebird · Newnan, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2003 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the aileron control rod, and subsequent loss of control in-flight.
- [NTSB DCA03IA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA03IA058.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-80 · Dfw, TX · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2003 · N462AA · No damage
  > The improper maintenance of the tailcone evacuation system, which prevented the evacuation slide from inflating during an evacuation due to smoke/fumes in the cabin.
- [NTSB DEN03LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA156.md): Cessna R182 · Cedar City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2003 · N6078C · Substantial damage
  > the nose wheel separating from the airplane during the precautionary landing. Factors contributing to the accident were the missing nose gear axle through-bolt and the missing cotter pin.
- [NTSB CHI03LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA314.md): Cessna 182S · Joliet, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2003 · N775WB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not performing a go-around when the other airplane taxied onto the landing runway, which resulted in the pilot not attaining the proper touchdown point. Factors to the accident include the failure of the alternator, the complete loss of electrical…
- [NTSB LAX03LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA291.md): Schempp-Hirth Standard Cirrus · Lone Pine, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2003 · N71DA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate assembly of the glider and improper preflight inspection, which resulted in an inadvertent deployment of the spoilers. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance. His diverted attention to the control problems…
- [NTSB SEA03LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA201.md): Cessna 172S · Anacortes, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2003 · N3555L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot attempting to taxi the airplane with a known system deficiency. Factors include worn wheel brakes and a drainage ditch.
- [NTSB ANC03LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA128.md): Cessna 206 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2003 · N275F · Substantial damage
  > A failure of an attaching bolt that allowed the nose wheel fork to separate from the nose gear strut, which resulted in the collapse of the nose gear during the landing roll. A factor contributing to the accident was rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB SEA03LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA187.md): Cessna 172RG · Blanchard, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2003 · N6368R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine oil as a result of the inadequate installation of the idler gear shaft set screw and the lack of a safety wire on the hex head (oil) plug. A contributing factor was the rough and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB CHI03LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA318.md): Dixon Glasair II · Columbia, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2003 · N817CD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff. Contributing factors were the open cabin door, the grass runway and the soft terrain adjacent to the runway.
- [NTSB CHI03IA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03IA300.md): Cessna 650 · Rapid City, SD · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2003 · N651EJ · No damage
  > The in-flight failure of the right wing aileron cable during cruise.
- [NTSB LAX03LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA267.md): Petz Flying Boat · Tracy, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2003 · N1216Z · Destroyed
  > The inadequate design of the engine exhaust system and inappropriate selection of propeller materials by the designer/builder, which resulted in separation of the propeller blades during takeoff/initial climb, and a subsequent in-flight collision with terrain…
- [NTSB SEA03LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA180.md): Lancair LC41 · Bend, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2003 · N166PD · Destroyed
  > The inadequate design of the drogue chute mechanical jettison system, which resulted in its failure to separate from the aircraft during in-flight spin recovery tests, and the incorrectly wired drogue chute cable cutter activation unit, which resulted in the…
- [NTSB MIA03IA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03IA168.md): Boeing 757-223 · Miami, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2003 · N609AA · Minor damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel from the aircraft operator to identify a missing left main landing gear truck beam shield and damage to the left main landing gear truck beam which resulted in the fracture of the truck beam as a result of stress corrosion…
- [NTSB CHI03LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA265.md): Cessna 188B · Monette, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2003 · N5647G · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the right brake and the pilot's inability to maintain directional control. A factor associated with the accident was the ditch.
- [NTSB ATL03LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA132.md): Stinson 108-2 · Camilla, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2003 · N936D · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction (locking) of the left brake piston during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB CHI03FA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA277.md): Bell TH-13T · Light, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2003 · N38CD · Substantial damage
  > The total failure and seizure of the main rotor transmission while in cruise flight leading to the helicopter’s impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CHI03IA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03IA293.md): Bell 230 · Wilmington, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2003 · N880SF · Minor damage
  > The material defect during the manufacture of the tail rotor counterweight bellcrank and the bellcrank's subsequent failure due to a fatigue fracture.
- [NTSB LAX03IA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03IA259.md): Airbus A340-300 · Honolulu, HI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2003 · C-FYKX · Minor damage
  > the failure of the center landing gear tires as a result of low tire pressure.
- [NTSB DEN03LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA144.md): Luscombe 8E · Longmont, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2003 · N1614K · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the landing gear tire valve stem resulting in the left main tire deflating, and the pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB FTW03LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA196.md): Holmes Challenger II · Eldorado, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2003 · N20EJ · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during the takeoff/initial climb following the separation of the front cockpit throttle control cable resulting from inadequate maintenance.
- [NTSB ATL03IA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03IA126.md): Bombardier CL600-2B19 · Raleigh Durham, NC · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2003 · N451CA · Minor damage
  > The failure of a utility bus relay which resulted in an electrical fire and subsequent smoke in the cockpit.
- [NTSB CHI03IA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03IA257.md): Cessna 650 · Chesterfield, MO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2003 · N122EJ · No damage
  > A partial failure of the rudder control lock fairlead which jammed the rudder cable during takeoff.
- [NTSB DEN03FA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03FA138.md): Wright Hughes 1-B · Yellowstone Nat, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2003 · N258Y · Destroyed
  > The in-flight loss of a propeller counterweight, followed by the pilot's loss of aircraft control during a forced landing attempt and subsequent inadvertent stall/spin to the ground.
- [NTSB LAX03IA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03IA252.md): Bell 222 · Salinas, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2003 · N29KH · No damage
  > The fatigue failure (fracture) of the right forward transmission lift link during cruise flight, which resulted in a severe vibration and an emergency landing.
- [NTSB CHI03LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA235.md): Aeronca 11AC · Brighton, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2003 · N86233 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's directional control not possible resulting from the rudder control assembly separation during the landing. A factor was the construction vehicle that the airplane impacted.
- [NTSB MIA03LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA150.md): Turkan Delta Wing Kite Trik · Odessa, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2003 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper assembly and failure to connect a bolt following an attempted modification that resulted in airframe malfunction, and uncontrolled descent, and an impact with the ground.
- [NTSB SEA03GA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03GA153.md): Kaman K-1200 · Keller, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 26, 2003 · N314KA · Destroyed
  > Corrosion fatigue within the blade retention bolt bushing(s) of the main rotor blade grip resulting in fatigue, cracking and ultimate separation of the upper grip plate. The separation of the upper blade grip plate led to a dynamic imbalance within the rotor…
- [NTSB IAD03CA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03CA068.md): Aero Commander 100 · Fulton, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2003 · N4103X · Destroyed
  > The malfunction of the brake system and the pilot's delay in aborting the landing.
- [NTSB CHI03LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA230.md): Murch Rotec Rally 3 · Searcy, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2003 · N317RE · Substantial damage
  > The frayed rudder cable that failed during the turn to final. A factor was the ditch the airplane encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA03FA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA147.md): Cessna Citation 525 · Coupeville, WA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2003 · N996JR · Substantial damage
  > The loss of airplane pitch control (trim runway and mistrim condition) resulting from a failure in the airplane's electric pitch trim system. Factors that contributed to the accident were the manufacturer's inadequate design of the pitch trim circuitry that…
- [NTSB LAX03LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA236.md): Bell 47G-2A · Porterville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2003 · N4774S · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue-induced failure of bolts in the helicopter's rotor drive flange, which resulted in a total loss of torque to the rotor drive shaft.
- [NTSB CHI03LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA222.md): Cessna 195 · Racine, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2003 · N355ST · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left main landing gear axle resulting in the brake being locked and subsequent loss of directional control.
- [NTSB FTW03LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA189.md): Beech 35-A33 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2003 · N44CN · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper use of the mixture control. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to select the battery/alternator circuit, resulting in a loss of battery power, the pilot's failure to follow a checklist and the…
- [NTSB DEN03LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA132.md): Cessna 172P · Watkins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2003 · N98969 · Substantial damage
  > the right seat shifting aft during the take off roll, rendering aircraft control not possible by the flight instructor. Contributing factors include the inboard seat pin which did not engage fully, the outboard seat pin which was installed incorrectly, the…
- [NTSB SEA03LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA145.md): Andelin S1E · Troutdale, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2003 · N732E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control due to an obstruction of the left brake line by foreign material resulting in asymmetrical braking.
- [NTSB LAX03FA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA232.md): Sikorsky S-58ET · Rancho P.Verdes, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2003 · N15AH · Destroyed
  > A total loss of antitorque control, due to the fatigue-induced failure of a gear within the drive shaft's intermediate gear box (IGB). Contributing factors were the pilot's improper on-ground decision to continue flight operations following discovery of…
- [NTSB ANC03LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA074.md): Beech 58 · Hoonah, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2003 · N3178A · Substantial damage
  > The locking of the left brake during the landing roll, which resulted in the collapse of the left main landing gear.
- [NTSB LAX03LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA228.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2003 · N288PA · Substantial damage
  > The disengagement of the left control wheel from the control column, which was due to the attaching screw backing out of the nut plate. Also causal was the manufacturer's inadequate design of the installation and the improper length of the screw.
- [NTSB LAX03LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA225.md): American Eurocopter AS350BA · Temple Bar, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2003 · N2273A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to follow the published electrical system emergency procedures for a hot battery, and his misjudged landing flare during the terminal phase of the autorotation maneuver at low level.
- [NTSB SEA03LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA128.md): Mooney M20-J · Renton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2003 · N201DV · Substantial damage
  > In-flight failure of the electric landing gear motor during the initial takeoff climb.
- [NTSB ANC03LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA069.md): Cessna 172 · Seldovia, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2003 · N63541 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of company maintenance personnel to properly maintain the airplane's brake system, which resulted in a loss of the right brake during landing roll due to a chafed brake line.
- [NTSB SEA03LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA202.md): North American P-51D · Jerome, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2003 · N2869D · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction of the cooling system pressure relief valve and the pilot's failure to follow procedures. An engine over temperature, a coolant leak as a result of a relief valve failure, an obstructed windshield which was covered with coolant fluid, and an…
- [NTSB CHI03LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA191.md): Cessna 140 · Ludington, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2003 · N89360 · Substantial damage
  > The maintenance personnel's improper installation of the landing gear axle, which resulted in the separation of the axle from the landing gear.
- [NTSB MIA03LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA138.md): WSK PZL Mielec M-18A · Belle Glade, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2003 · N82120 · Substantial damage
  > The inability of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane following a blown right main landing gear tire during the takeoff roll, resulting in the airplane rolling into soft terrain and subsequent nose over. A factor in the accident was the…
- [NTSB IAD03CA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03CA060.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Atlantic City, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 28, 2003 · N4133Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly secure an aerial advertising banner to the outside of the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW03CA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03CA180.md): Schweizer G-164B · Vega, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 28, 2003 · N7501H · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left brake for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DEN03FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03FA113.md): Mattison Starduster Too · Ellicott, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2003 · N80T · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision to perform aerobatics at low altitude and the failed welds at the elevator horn and torque tube. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot performing aerobatics at low altitude, his inability to…
- [NTSB MIA03LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA134.md): John L. Klein Marquart ChargerMA-5 · Pierson, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2003 · N707JK · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the elevator push/pull tube from the rear cockpit's control stick for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a loss of elevator control, an uncontrolled descent, and an impact with trees.
- [NTSB MIA03CA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03CA128.md): Kolb Mkiii · Bunnell, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 14, 2003 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane by the pilot-in-command (pilot) for his failure to assure that the forward attachment of the right horizontal stabilizer was secured and safetied before flight resulting in rotation of the leading edge of…

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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=11

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