# 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 MIA02LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA166.md): Beech C24R · Olar, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2002 · N6698D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to execute the proper remedial action for hydraulic leak fumes in the cockpit, and his decision to perform an immediate precautionary landing to a vacant field, resulting in collision with a tree. A factor in the accident was the…
- [NTSB CHI02IA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02IA275.md): Saab-Scania 340A · Detroit, MI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2002 · N110XJ · No damage
  > A malfunctioning yaw damper.
- [NTSB FTW02LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA247.md): Eurocopter AS350B3 · Eagle Pass, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2002 · N747R · Substantial damage
  > The insufficient length of the stepper motor rack inside the HMU, which caused the red "GOV" light to illuminate and the fuel metering valve to freeze causing the engine to automatically engage the manual mode.
- [NTSB LAX02TA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02TA267.md): Sikorsky S-55T · Lytle Creek, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 30, 2002 · N747A · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the hydraulic system due to contamination in the hydraulic fluid, which resulted in an in-flight loss of control.
- [NTSB ATL02LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA163.md): Cessna 210L · Georgetown, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2002 · N32W · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear to lock in the down position.
- [NTSB ATL02IA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02IA165.md): Beech 1900D · Tampa, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2002 · N81533 · No damage
  > The improper service of the left main landing gear socket, resulting in fatigue failure of the left main landing gear socket assembly at the lower scissor attachment point.
- [NTSB FTW02LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA242.md): Whittman Tailwind W-8 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2002 · N3992A · Substantial damage
  > The structural failure and separation of a propeller blade for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain available to the pilot to execute a forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX02LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA257.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Dos Palos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2002 · N8793S · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the propeller blade due to fatigue. Factors in the accident were the inadequate maintenance-repair of the blade, and, inadequate pilot preflight inspections.
- [NTSB DEN02LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA098.md): Schweizer 269C · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2002 · N7508L · Substantial damage
  > maintenance personnel's failure to secure the landing skid oleo strut bolt during the last 50-hour inspection, causing the left rear skid to collapse and the tail rotor to strike the ground.
- [NTSB CHI02LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA255.md): Cessna 172P · Buffalo City, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2002 · N381J · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction of the seat positioning system for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the loss of directional control. A factor to the accident was the descending embankment.
- [NTSB ANC02LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA099.md): Maule M-7-235 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2002 · N897M · Substantial damage
  > The fracture of the right main landing gear axle during landing roll. Factors associated with the accident were corrosion of the landing gear axle, failure of company maintenance personnel to adequately inspect the axle and detect the corrosion, and rough and…
- [NTSB IAD02LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA087.md): Boeing Stearman E75L300 · Fostoria, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2002 · N65BH · Substantial damage
  > A missing flight control sealed bearing, which resulted in a loss of control in flight.
- [NTSB DEN02TA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02TA092.md): Air Tractor AT-802A · Broomfield, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 14, 2002 · N91092 · Substantial damage
  > the airplane's left main landing gear tire separated from its wheel during takeoff roll for an undetermined reason. Contributing factors were the pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control during takeoff roll and the subsequent impact with the Visual…
- [NTSB ATL02IA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02IA155.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10 · Tampa, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2002 · N388FE · Minor damage
  > The failure of the left main landing gear retract cylinder support frame due to fatigue.
- [NTSB NYC02LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA158.md): Cessna R182 · Reading, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2002 · N21PL · Substantial damage
  > Separation of a hydraulic line from its landing gear motor fitting.
- [NTSB NYC02LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA201.md): Unknown T-Bird II · Berlin, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2002 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the elevator attachment bolts.
- [NTSB FTW02LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA227.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Cornudas, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2002 · N681MP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM and his improper landing flare. A contributing factor was the activation of a warning light.
- [NTSB ANC02LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA089.md): Helio H-295 · Fort Yukon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2002 · N50718 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the axle shaft, which resulted in the separation of the right main tire/wheel from the airplane on landing.
- [NTSB IAD02LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA079.md): Beech A-36 · West Mifflin, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2002 · N3869Z · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the alternator. A factor was the pilot's inability to manually extend the landing gear.
- [NTSB IAD02IA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02IA076.md): Fairchild Dornier DO-328-300 · New York, NY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2002 · N409FJ · No damage
  > The partial loss of flight display information for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI02LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA218.md): Cessna TR182 · Copemish, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2002 · N756CS · Destroyed
  > The in-flight engine and cabin fire caused by a fatigue fracture of the left exhaust stack assembly. An additional cause was the part's inadequate design by the aftermarket part manufacturer. A factor to the accident was the soft field in which the emergency…
- [NTSB SEA02LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA137.md): Bell 206B · Elsie, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2002 · N60PH · Substantial damage
  > The shattering and separation of the forward right (pilot's) windscreen for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB MIA02LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA139.md): Interavia E-3 · Santa Rosa Bch, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2002 · N1535G · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the canopy for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DEN02LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA081.md): Grumman G-164A · Two Buttes, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2002 · N5416 · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the right main landing wheel master brake cylinder and the subsequent inadvertent ground loop during the landing roll by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI02FA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA234.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Macomb, MI · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2002 · N16319 · Substantial damage
  > The cracked vertical stabilizer and the unapproved maintenance modification to the rudder by company maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB DEN02GA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02GA074.md): Consolidated-Vultee P4Y-2 · Estes Park, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jul 19, 2002 · N7620C · Destroyed
  > the inflight failure of the left wing due to fatigue cracking in the left wing's forward spar and wing skin. A factor contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance procedures to detect fatigue cracking.
- [NTSB LAX02LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA229.md): Cessna T210M · Grass Valley, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2002 · N761HP · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear wheel, which resulted in the pilot's inability to maintain directional control during landing rollout. A factor in the accident was the failure of maintenance personnel to inspect the wheel in accordance with…
- [NTSB LAX02LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA228.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Concord, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2002 · N20256 · Substantial damage
  > The main rotor mast support tube failure as a result of fatigue.
- [NTSB FTW02LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA205.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Purcell, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2002 · N96PF · Destroyed
  > The in-flight cabin fire as result of non-compliance with an AD and a Service Bulletin. A contributing factor to the accident was night conditions.
- [NTSB LAX02LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA226.md): Ayres S2R-T34 · Firebaugh, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2002 · N4020Y · Substantial damage
  > The overload fracture and separation of the left main gear strut assembly due the left landing gear's encounter with a chuck hole in the private airstrip's asphalt pavement. A factor in the accident was the inadequate maintenance of the airstrip's surface.
- [NTSB SEA02LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA130.md): Thurmond Moni · Laurel, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2002 · N9104S · Substantial damage
  > Undertorqued mounting bolts which resulted in fatigue to the wooden propeller blade and subsequent in flight separation of one of the blades while in cruise flight. An improper installation of the propeller assembly and soft terrain encountered during the…
- [NTSB LAX02LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA216.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2002 · N3631B · Substantial damage
  > Propeller blade failure due to fatigue. A contributing factor was the rising embankment.
- [NTSB LAX02LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA220.md): Bushby Mustang M-11 · Pahrump, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2002 · N30430 · Substantial damage
  > the failure and separation of a propeller blade for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA02LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA120.md): Welborn Pulsar XP · Prineville, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2002 · N777XP · Substantial damage
  > The disconnection of the throttle cable on landing resulting in the aircraft's engine going to full throttle and the pilot's subsequent failure to maintain directional control after securing the engine during the landing event.
- [NTSB LAX02LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA213.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Chatsworth, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2002 · N4072T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare resulting in rotor blade contact with the ground. Contributing factors were the high altitude and the airframe vibration for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB NYC02LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA128.md): Piper PA-16 · Moneta, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2002 · N5921H · Substantial damage
  > The loss of a clip and subsequent loss of the spring on the right side of the tail wheel assembly, for undetermined reasons, which led to a loss of directional control. A factor was the berm.
- [NTSB IAD02LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA065.md): Waco ASO · Mt. Vernon, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2002 · NC763E · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the left main landing gear attach fitting due to fatigue.
- [NTSB ATL02LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA130.md): Sikorsky S-55-QT · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2002 · N2300Z · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the cyclic lateral control rod end bearing, and subsequent dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB ANC02LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA069.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Kake, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2002 · N2947N · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight separation of the upper engine cowling from the airplane. A factor contributing to the accident was the soft, sandy terrain of the landing area.
- [NTSB LAX02LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA205.md): Cessna 172N · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2002 · N160RA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue the flight after dark with an inoperative taxi/landing light deficiency, and his unfamiliarity with the taxiways.
- [NTSB FTW02LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA189.md): Beech BE-58 · Farmington, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2002 · N8245H · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the nose landing gear plunger assembly due to fatigue.
- [NTSB FTW02LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA187.md): Lidster Wittman Tailwind W-8 · Mesquite, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2002 · N14VK · Destroyed
  > The in-flight separation of the outboard portion of the left wing due to the failure of the wing spar resulting from the builder's improper installation of a wing that did not meet the drawing specifications.
- [NTSB FTW02LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA190.md): Beech BE-300 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2002 · N224CR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight of the airplane resulting in the in-flight separation of the left engine inboard access door.
- [NTSB SEA02LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA116.md): Beech G35 · Yakima, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2002 · N4647D · Substantial damage
  > Empennage flutter which resulted in structural damage during descent for landing. Turbulence was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA02FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA108.md): Garlick UH-1H · Clark Fork, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2002 · N114DR · Substantial damage
  > A failure of unknown origin in the tail rotor drive assembly. Factors include mountainous terrain unsuitable for an emergency landing.
- [NTSB CHI02FA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA174.md): Eurocopter France AS-350-B2 · Norfolk, NE · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2002 · N852HW · Substantial damage
  > A loss of tail rotor effectiveness and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter. Factors associated with the accident were the binding of the tail rotor pitch changed rod, the gusty wind conditions, and the pilot’s lack of total experience in…
- [NTSB NYC02LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA120.md): Smith Kitfox Classic IV · Limerick, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2002 · N3023J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform a modification required by the manufacturer, which resulted in a failure of the float covering.
- [NTSB SEA02LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA095.md): Cessna 441 · Medford, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2002 · N564AC · Substantial damage
  > The overstress failure, for undetermined reasons, of the right main landing gear pivot pin roll pin, leading to the misalignment of the gear trunnion and the collapse of the right main gear during the landing roll.
- [NTSB LAX02GA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02GA201.md): Lockheed C-130A · Walker, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Final report · Jun 17, 2002 · N130HP · Destroyed
  > the inflight failure of the right wing due to fatigue cracking in the center wing lower skin and underlying structural members. A factor contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance procedures to detect fatigue cracking.
- [NTSB ANC02LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA050.md): Cessna 185F · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2002 · N333DG · Substantial damage
  > A fracture failure of the lower end of the spring steel landing gear strut. Factors contributing to the accident were the manufacturer's and the FAA's insufficient standards/requirements for inspection procedures.

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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=14

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