# 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 12 of 79 · 3,929 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB LAX03IA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03IA199.md): Bombardier CL-600-2B19 · Phoenix, AZ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2003 · N97325 · No damage > the simultaneous failure of both horizontal stabilizer trim channels on two separate occasions for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB FTW03LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA173.md): Apex CAP 10B · Gladewater, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2003 · N80DD · Destroyed > The failure of the left wing, which resulted from progressive compressive fractures in the upper wooden spar cap. Contributing the accident was the difficulty in performing adequate inspections of the spar caps in an attempt to detect the compressive… - [NTSB CHI03LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA159.md): Cessna T210N · Tribune, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2003 · N210MP · Substantial damage > The in-flight separation of the turbocharger exhaust band clamp resulting in an in-flight fire and uncommanded landing gear extension. Also causal was the improper maintenance by unknown personnel. - [NTSB SEA03LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA098.md): Cessna R182 · Kent, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2003 · N7568T · Substantial damage > The failure of the flaps to operate properly for undetermined reasons during the initial climb and subsequent aborted takeoff. A factor was the collapse of the main landing gear due to an inadequate amount of time for the gear extension process to be… - [NTSB DEN03FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03FA099.md): Agusta A109K2 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2003 · N123RX · Destroyed > Fatigue of the tail rotor trunnion resulting in complete trunnion failure and subsequent tail rotor separation from the helicopter. Factors contributing to the accident were the low altitude, low airspeed, excessive tail rotor loading, and the worn tail-rotor… - [NTSB CHI03LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA152.md): Zimmerman Glastar · Pierce, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2003 · N109BZ · Substantial damage > The pilot's operation of the airplane with known deficiencies in equipment and his selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Factors contributing to this accident were the overtemperature of the engine cooling system, the long grass, and the collapse of… - [NTSB CHI03IA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03IA153.md): Beech 1900D · Milwaukee, WI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2003 · N901SK · Minor damage > Failure of the aileron sprocket assembly at the sprocket-to-shaft braze joint. Contributing factors were the improper braze procedure used by the part manufacturer at the time of fabrication which resulted in an inferior quality joint and the inadequate… - [NTSB FTW03LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA164.md): Aerotek Pitts S-2A · Grand Prairie, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2003 · N97DW · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper inspection of the aircraft after impacting trees on a previous flight which resulted in an in-flight separation of the lower left wing and aileron while performing aerobatic maneuvers. - [NTSB FTW03LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA170.md): North American T-28A · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2003 · N14124 · Substantial damage > The failure of the nose wheel landing gear shimmy damper for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX03FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA162.md): North American T28C · Sherman Oaks, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 24, 2003 · N537Z · Destroyed > The pilot's in-flight loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Factors in the accident were the distraction caused by the malfunctioning mode C altitude reporting system, and the location of the transponder control head, which necessitated repeated… - [NTSB MIA03IA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03IA110.md): Cessna 402C · Miami, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 22, 2003 · N402DD · No damage > The inadequate annual inspection of the airplane by other maintenance personnel for failure to note an incorrect washer was installed securing the upper and lower torque links, resulting in separation of the upper and lower links and subsequent rotation of… - [NTSB FTW03FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA148.md): Bell 407 · Gulf Of Mexico · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 11, 2003 · N491PH · Substantial damage > The short circuit of the C321capacitor in the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) that resulted in a single-point failure of the ECU's -15V power supply which disengaged/reverted the Hydro-mechanical Unit (HMU) from automatic to manual fuel control. Factors… - [NTSB ATL03IA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03IA090.md): Canadair CL-600-2B19 · Chattanooga, TN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 8, 2003 · N829AS · No damage > Excessive wear on the bushings and the right aileron inboard and outboard power control unit output link resulting in the upward movement of the right aileron during cruise climb, uncommanded right roll. A factor in the accident was inadequate maintenance… - [NTSB FTW03FA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA145.md): Bell Shelby Aero 47G2 · Ardmore, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 7, 2003 · N1774 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to control the rate of descent, which resulted in an improper touchdown of the helicopter. A contributing factor was the loss of throttle control for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB MIA03LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA101.md): Cessna 177-RG · Clearwater, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2003 · N8015G · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll resulting in the failure and separation of the right main landing gear, partial collapse of the nose landing gear, and substantial damage to the airplane. - [NTSB LAX03LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA143.md): Cessna 180A · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2003 · N9759B · Substantial damage > The failure of a main landing gear axle bolt, and the subsequent separation of the right main landing gear wheel from the gear strut during the landing roll, which resulted in a collapse of the right main landing gear. - [NTSB SEA03LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA066.md): Maule MX-7-235 · Plummer, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2003 · N114MK · Substantial damage > The jamming of the left parking brake locking tab on a burr on the left brake master cylinder activation rod during the landing roll, resulting in the left brake becoming locked in a position where excessive braking was applied. - [NTSB SEA03LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA064.md): Cessna 150 · Coos Bay, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2003 · N7057F · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper remedial action during takeoff and his failure to maintain airspeed. Contributing factors included the binding of the left brake and the trees. - [NTSB DEN03IA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03IA067.md): Boeing 757-232 · Salt Lake City, UT · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2003 · N6712B · Minor damage > total failure of a fuel flex line. A contributing factor was a fuel leak, resulting in an inflight engine compartment fire. - [NTSB FTW03LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA132.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-9-82 (MD-82) · DFW Airport, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2003 · N452AA · No damage > An inadvertent trauma to the passenger's ankle during an emergency evacuation. - [NTSB DEN03LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA076.md): Swearingen SA226TC · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2003 · N229AM · Substantial damage > The failure of the landing gear system and the flight crew's failure to ascertain that the landing gear was down and locked. A contributing factor was the inadequate maintenance inspections performed by maintenance personnel. - [NTSB SEA03LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA061.md): Avia Stroitel AC-5M · Richland, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2003 · N125MZ · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and the failure of the propeller drive assembly. A factor contributing to the accident was the inadvertent stall. - [NTSB LAX03LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA123.md): Robinson R-44 II · Willcox, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2003 · N233TR · Substantial damage > The failure of the alternator belt which resulted in the failure of the main drive belt. - [NTSB CHI03IA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03IA097.md): Boeing 747-422 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2003 · N175UA · No damage > Failure of company maintenance personnel to fully comply with published maintenance/inspection procedures, as well as the resulting inoperative drain heaters and restricted movement of the aileron control cables. Contributing factors were the impeded waste… - [NTSB ATL03IA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03IA073.md): Cessna 182P · Eufaula, AL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2003 · N696SP · Minor damage > Fatigue failure of end rib for the left canard flap. - [NTSB NYC03FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA067.md): Boeing 717-200 · Flushing, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2003 · N957AT · Minor damage > A failure of the left power control distribution unit (PCDU). - [NTSB IAD03LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA041.md): Aeronca CH-7A · Cumberland, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2003 · N83519 · Substantial damage > The pilot/mechanic's failure to ensure the proper installation of the left wing's aft strut-to-spar attachment bolt, which resulted in a loss of control and a subsequent impact with terrain. - [NTSB FTW03FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA117.md): Bell 407 · Houma, LA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2003 · N501PH · Substantial damage > The loss of tail rotor drive and anti-torque control resulting from the fracture and separation of the #5 tail rotor drive segment due to the overtemperature and subsequent failure of the #5 hangar bearing. - [NTSB FTW03LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA115.md): Cessna FA150K · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2003 · N922SZ · Substantial damage > The in-flight separation of the elevator trim tab. - [NTSB ATL03FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA065.md): Sikorsky S-61A · Kimble, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2003 · N81664 · Destroyed > The interruption of rotor system drive power due to the input free wheeling unit malfunctioning, and the pilot's operation of the helicopter in the critical area of the height-velocity curve. - [NTSB ATL03FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA064.md): Cessna 172S · Monroe, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2003 · N219ME · Destroyed > The pilot’s exceedence of the design limits of the airplane, which resulted in the overload failure of the horizontal stabilizers, followed by the overload separation of the right wing and subsequent loss of control. - [NTSB CHI03IA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03IA096.md): Cessna 208B · Saginaw, MI · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2003 · N1114N · Minor damage > Failure of the engine bleed air pressure regulator. A contributing factor was the anti-chaffing tape on the air supply line. - [NTSB NYC03LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA063.md): Brantly Helicopter B-2B · Zelienople, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2003 · N2238U · Substantial damage > The failure of the tail rotor assembly due to improper maintenance by the owner/pilot. - [NTSB ATL03LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA056.md): Fokker F.27MK 500 · Kinston, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2003 · N712FE · Substantial damage > The fatigue failure of the main drag stay tube. A factor is no inspection procedure required. - [NTSB ATL03LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA059.md): Aeronca 7AC · Gordo, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2003 · N1648E · Substantial damage > Fatigue failure of the crankshaft. - [NTSB LAX03LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA106.md): Cessna 421C · Crescent City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 2003 · N26533 · Substantial damage > The separation of the upper and lower right main landing gear scissor links due to improper maintenance, which resulted in a ground loop, and the collapse of the right main landing gear during the landing roll. - [NTSB FTW03LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA102.md): Enstrom 280FX · Ruston, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 2003 · N383MA · Substantial damage > The separation of the upper tail cone as a result of a fractured bolt due to fatigue. - [NTSB ANC03IA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03IA037.md): Cessna 206 · Homer, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2003 · N8337Q · Minor damage > The separation of the main landing gear spring strut during landing touchdown due to corrosion and fatigue. Factors contributing to the accident were the manufacturer's and the FAA's insufficient standards/requirements for inspection procedures. - [NTSB LAX03FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA102.md): Mitchell CH-801 · Nicholas, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2003 · N235RJ · Destroyed > an in-flight structural failure due to the pilot exceeding the design limitations of the airplane. Drug impairment was a factor. - [NTSB MIA03LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA070.md): Cessna 172RG · Sanford, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2003 · N5177R · Substantial damage > The intentional cutting of the hydraulic line by an unknown person resulting in the loss of hydraulic fluid and the inability of the pilot-in-command to extend and lock the main landing gear, and subsequent collapse of the main landing gear after touchdown. - [NTSB LAX03LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA092.md): Everett BD-10 · Dana Point, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2003 · N7FF · Destroyed > in-flight breakup of the experimental airplane for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB FTW03LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA099.md): Robinson R22 Beta II · Kent, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2003 · N54TR · Substantial damage > The loss of main rotor drive due to a drive belt separation resulting in a forced landing. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB CHI03LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA067.md): Beech BE-G35 · Urbana, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2003 · N4668D · Substantial damage > The partial failure of the left stabilizer in overload. - [NTSB DEN03LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA041.md): Aerospatiale AS-350BII · Vernal, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 2003 · CFLHA · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate planning resulting in his inattentiveness of the attached longline. Contributing factors were the entanglement of the longline in the tail rotor, failure of the tail rotor drive shaft, and subsequent inability of the pilot to control… - [NTSB LAX03LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA084.md): Cobb International Rotorway Exec 90 · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 2003 · N9876D · Substantial damage > the flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control of the helicopter during the flare and landing. Factors in the accident were the failure of the secondary drive shaft and inadequate tail rotor failure procedures specified by the manufacturer. - [NTSB FTW03FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA093.md): Cessna T210N · Mission, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 2003 · N4945Y · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in his exceeding the airplane's design limitation. Contributing factors were the pilot's decision to fly the airplane with known deficiencies with the attitude indicator, and the failure of the… - [NTSB FTW03LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA094.md): Cessna 210L · Morrilton, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 2003 · N22432 · Substantial damage > The failure of the main landing gear to extend and lock, as a result of a hydraulic fluid leak caused by a chaffed and ruptured flex line. - [NTSB ATL03LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA038.md): Beech 200 · Jackson, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2003 · N208F · Substantial damage > The failure of the landing gear system for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB MIA03CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03CA053.md): Cessna 182R · Everglades City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 26, 2003 · N9973H · Substantial damage > student pilot's improper use of the brakes at the landing touchdown which caused the left main landing gear tire to burst, resulting in the student and certified flight instructor pilots not being able to maintain control of the airplane, and the subsequent… - [NTSB LAX03LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA075.md): Cessna T210L · El Monte, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 2003 · N732DK · Substantial damage > the alternator switch contact failure, which resulted in a complete electrical failure. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=130&page=13 ## 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=12 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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