# 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 ATL01LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA091.md): Mitchell T-10 · Ashland City, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2001 · N3221X · Substantial damage
  > The restricted movement of the rudder cable, resulting in a loss of control and collision with trees.
- [NTSB SEA01LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA141.md): Taylor Smith Mini DSA-1 · Sultan, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2001 · N53BT · Substantial damage
  > The separation/loss of the bolt and castle nut which connected the elevator bellcrank to the control stick pushrod resulting in a disconnect between the cockpit and the control surface and ultimately, the pilot's total loss of pitch control.
- [NTSB LAX01LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA258.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Tulelake, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2001 · N7696L · Substantial damage
  > The right main tire blew out resulting in a loss of directional control and a ground loop.
- [NTSB LAX01FA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA253.md): McDougall Veri EZE · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2001 · N25063 · Destroyed
  > the failure of the builder to balance the elevators per the kit manufacturer's instructions resulting in flutter and in-flight separation of the right elevator.
- [NTSB CHI01FA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA232.md): Smith Kelly-D · Poplar Grove, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2001 · N303SM · Destroyed
  > The right upper wing failed due to overload. A factor was the pilot performing aerobatic manuevers.
- [NTSB NYC01IA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01IA199.md): Raytheon 400A · Teterboro, NJ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2001 · N3337J · No damage
  > The right aft rudder cable being installed over a cable guide by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB DEN01LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA125.md): Aerospatiale SA315B · Cody, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2001 · N2128Z · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the turbine assembly due to an over temperature condition. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI01LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA213.md): LaPorte MXL II Sport · Gaines Twp., MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2001 · N4416Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor planning which resulted in foreign object damage to the propeller, and the low altitude at which the loss of power occurred which resulted in the pilot not being able to properly flare the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were…
- [NTSB NYC01LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA167.md): Hughes 269A · Clay, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2001 · N7028V · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the left aft cluster fitting due to a fatigue crack. Factors in the accident were the mechanic's failure to identify the crack at the last annual inspection, and the pilot's failure to identify the crack during the last daily inspection
- [NTSB FTW01LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA159.md): Glover RV-8 · Mineral Wells, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2001 · N50FG · Destroyed
  > the jammed elevator control stick on takeoff roll. A contributory factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB DEN01LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA119.md): Cessna 177RG · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2001 · N2129Q · Substantial damage
  > failure of the nose landing gear hydraulic UP hose, which resulted in a wheels-up landing..
- [NTSB LAX01IA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01IA241.md): Beech A36 · Bakersfield, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2001 · N808NH · No damage
  > During landing approach, mechanical binding of the elevator control cable occurred due to a contract mechanic's improper maintenance.
- [NTSB CHI01FA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA180.md): Potez-Air Fouga CM 170 · La Crosse, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2001 · N301FM · Destroyed
  > The fatigue failure of the aircraft's left wing tip fuel tank rear attachment, while the aircraft was being maneuvered in a low approach, leading to the tank's in-flight separation and subsequent in-flight break up of the airplane and the aircraft's control…
- [NTSB CHI01MA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01MA163.md): Learjet 25D · Salina, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Major investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2001 · N333CG · Destroyed
  > The PIC's delayed remedial action during the elevator system oscillation, resulting in the failure of the aft elevator sector clevis due to reverse bending fatigue caused by vibration, and subsequent loss of elevator control. Factors contributing to the…
- [NTSB ATL01LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA065.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Blakely, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2001 · N9890P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision to go-around after a reported loss of right brake pressure during the landing roll resulted in the in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB MIA01FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FA152.md): Piper PA-31-T2 · Jackson, TN · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2001 · N31XL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's shutting down the left engine following loss of control of the left propeller resulting in an in-flight loss of control of the airplane due to the windmilling propeller. Factors in the accident were the failure of the propeller control bracket…
- [NTSB NYC01LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA135.md): Musso Nieuport 24 · Evesham Twp., NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2001 · N1893 · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight propeller failure, which resulted in a forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL01LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA060.md): Cessna 421C · Greenville, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 2001 · N51ER · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation by maintenance personnel of the push-pull rod assembly on the right elevator trim tab horn resulted in an in-flight separation of the right elevator trim tab.
- [NTSB SEA01LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA105.md): Cessna T210M · Portland, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2001 · N761DL · Substantial damage
  > A burst hydraulic line and consequent total loss of hydraulic fluid from the landing gear, which disabled landing gear operation.
- [NTSB NYC01IA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01IA134.md): Boeing 727-233 · Harrisburg, PA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 25, 2001 · N277FE · Minor damage
  > The inadvertent misrouting of a wire harness by maintenance personnel, which resulted in chafing to a hydraulic line and electrical wire, and subsequent fire.
- [NTSB FTW01FA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA127.md): Fokker F28 Mk 0100 · DFW Airport, TX · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 23, 2001 · N1419D · Substantial damage
  > A forging fold that was introduced during the manufacture of the right main landing, which resulted in a fatigue crack in the right main landing gear cylinder, and its subsequent failure during landing.
- [NTSB MIA01IA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01IA144.md): Grumman G-73 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 22, 2001 · N142PA · Minor damage
  > The improper review of component records by company maintenance personnel of returned landing gear components from a laboratory for magnaflux and x-ray. This resulted in unserviceable components being tagged as serviceable, installation of unserviceable parts…
- [NTSB IAD01LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA058.md): Beech 55 · West Chester, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2001 · N4783M · Substantial damage
  > The partial blockage of the pitot/static system, which led to an inaccurate airspeed indication, and resulted in an aborted takeoff and runway overrun. A factor was the wet runway.
- [NTSB LAX01LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA189.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 2001 · N86727 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the left main landing gear axle due to an improper weld repair.
- [NTSB ANC01LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA057.md): Cessna 206 · Stebbins, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2001 · N756DJ · Substantial damage
  > A jammed control yoke during landing, an entangled wiring harness, and inadequate maintenance by company personnel. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's inability to flare the airplane during landing, due to the mechanical malfunction.
- [NTSB SEA01LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA088.md): Maule Air M-7-235 · Everett, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 2001 · N5669S · Substantial damage
  > A system failure for undetermined reasons while on final approach. The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft was a factor.
- [NTSB DEN01IA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01IA108.md): Beech 200 · Greeley, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 8, 2001 · N725MC · Minor damage
  > jamming of the nose landing gear actuator due to improper painting procedures by other maintenance personnel which resulted in a wheels up landing.
- [NTSB ANC01LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA055.md): Cessna 170B · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2001 · N3143A · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the tailwheel spring assembly due to fatigue during touch and go landings. A factor in the accident was an inadequate annual inspection by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB FTW01FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA115.md): Bell 407 · Vermillion 44 · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 4, 2001 · N917AL · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the engine-to-transmission driveshaft coupling due to fatigue.
- [NTSB SEA01TA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01TA083.md): de Havilland DHC-6-300 · Star, ID · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 1, 2001 · N49SJ · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of the nose wheel steering cable during the landing roll. Rough/uneven terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC01FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01FA109.md): Beech A-36 · Middletown, RI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2001 · N55588 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while landing.
- [NTSB MIA01LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA130.md): Cessna 210N · Gainesville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2001 · N6585A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in securing all non-essential electrical equipment in-flight resulting in battery depletion before complete gear extension was accomplished using the normal system and subsequent collapse of the main landing gear. A contributing factor in…
- [NTSB MIA01IA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01IA129.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-8-71F · Nashville, TN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2001 · N8076U · Minor damage
  > The failure of company maintenance personnel to install the correct hydraulic landing gear extension component, and the failure of company maintenance inspection personnel to comply with proper post maintenance test procedures, resulting in the impossibility…
- [NTSB FTW01FA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA104.md): Cessna 402B · Del Rio, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2001 · N80Q · Destroyed
  > the loss of control due to a jammed trim tab, which resulted from the failure of maintenance personnel to properly secure the trim tab actuator rod when installing a replacement elevator.
- [NTSB NYC01IA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01IA107.md): Embraer EMB-145 · Norfolk, VA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2001 · N29917 · No damage
  > The manufacturer's inadequate quality control, which resulted in a jammed elevator trim actuator.
- [NTSB DEN01LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA089.md): Cessna 140A · Greeley, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2001 · N666TC · Substantial damage
  > total failure of the right main landing gear spring due to fatigue.
- [NTSB CHI01FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA128.md): Cessna 210L · Farmington, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2001 · N5060V · Substantial damage
  > The fracture of the crankshaft due to fatigue, the propeller separating from the airplane while in-flight, which resulted in the propeller striking the empennage structure and flight controls, yielding the airplane uncontrollable. Contributing factors to the…
- [NTSB SEA01LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA075.md): Cessna 177RG · Seattle, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2001 · N8283G · Substantial damage
  > the reverse rigging of the aileron flight control system resulting in aileron deflections opposite that of the pilot's inputs which lead to an uncontrolled descent into the terrain. Factors include the pilot's failure to detect the misrigged ailerons during…
- [NTSB DEN01LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA087.md): Mooney M20K · Bountiful, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2001 · N921Z · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the airplane's electrical system for an undetermined reason, which resulted in the collapse of the left main gear on landing.
- [NTSB ATL01LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA043.md): Globe GC1B · Cherry Point, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2001 · N78321 · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue cracking of the propeller hub that resulted in the in-flight separation of a propeller blade.
- [NTSB SEA01LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA067.md): Republic RC-3 · Carr Inlet, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2001 · N6295K · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue fracture of the propeller attaching bolts resulting in the total separation of the propeller assembly from the crankshaft flange.
- [NTSB NYC01LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA088.md): Bell 206 L-1 · Seneca Falls, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2001 · N2138Y · Substantial damage
  > the loss of a bolt in a Thomas coupling on the tail rotor drive shaft, for undetermined reasons, during climb, while operating over unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB FTW01LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA082.md): Champion 7KCAB · Ragley, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2001 · N9017L · Substantial damage
  > the loose clamp (Nicopress fitting) on the elevator control cable due to inadequate quality control during the cable's manufacturing, which allowed the cable to disconnect and restricted the pilot's control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB ATL01LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA039.md): Cessna 182B · Boynton Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2001 · N2502G · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a propeller actuator pin that resulted in an engine vibration and the loss of thrust. The airplane nosed over during the emergency landing roll. A factor was rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB DEN01LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA069.md): Boeing Stearman E75 · Heber, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2001 · N75848 · Substantial damage
  > Uncommanded locking of the right brake, resulting in loss of control and nose over during landing.
- [NTSB SEA01FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01FA059.md): de Havilland DHC-8-102 · Portland, OR · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2001 · N822PH · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the number 5 engine bearing assembly followed by the disconnection of the P2.5/P3 switching valve to rear inlet case sealing air tube and the melting of the NL probe port (sealing tube) which allowed an oil fed fire beyond the constraints of…
- [NTSB IAD01IA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01IA034.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-10 · Boston, MA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2001 · N375FE · Minor damage
  > The inadequate de-ice and preflight inspection procedure of the #2 engine inlet and bellmouth area by company maintenance personnel that resulted in ice ingestion and foreign object damage of the #2 engine.
- [NTSB CHI01IA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01IA102.md): Fokker F28 MK 0100 · Montreal, Canada · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2001 · N1426A · Minor damage
  > the inaccurate aircraft deicing service the ground personnel performed alowing fluid injestion and the auxiliary power unit's turbine failure while standing. A factor was the auxiliary power unit's overspeed.
- [NTSB LAX01LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA108.md): Harlow Lancair ES · Marana, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2001 · N350N · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the propeller reduction drive unit which resulted in drive belt and pulley failure and a subsequent loss of thrust requiring an emergency landing on soft terrain. The reason for the bearing and/or belt failure was not determined. A factor was the…
- [NTSB MIA01LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA094.md): Cessna 172L · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 2001 · N3802Q · Substantial damage
  > The total failure of the yoke weld assembly due to corrosion resulting in the inability of the flight crew to maintain elevator control of the airplane. Additionally, inadequate annual inspection of the airplane by other maintenance personnel for failure to…

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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=17

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