# 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 LAX01LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA009.md): Aerospatiale AS350BA · El Cajon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2000 · N189ND · Substantial damage
  > Improper torquing procedure of the aft tail rotor drive shaft coupling by maintenance personnel after tracking the tail rotor.
- [NTSB SEA00LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA194.md): Cessna 172K · Burns, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2000 · N84034 · Substantial damage
  > The separation of a portion of one propeller blade as a result of a fatigue crack that initiated at the site of foreign object damage to the blade.
- [NTSB DEN01LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA005.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Grand Junction, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2000 · N159SW · Substantial damage
  > Total failure of the right forward inboard landing gear door hinge pin for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA00LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA270.md): Douglas DC-3 · Charlotte, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2000 · N12907 · Substantial damage
  > the right main brake locked after touchdown causing the airplane to yaw and depart the runway, resulting in the landing gear collapsing.
- [NTSB FTW00LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA267.md): PZL-Mielec M-18A · Jacksonville, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2000 · N81548 · Substantial damage
  > the corrosion and fatigue cracking of the right wing attachment fitting, which resulted in the right wing separating in flight. A factor was the failure of the operator to perform the recommended wing attachment fitting inspection.
- [NTSB ANC00LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA122.md): Piper PA-22 · Dillingham, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2000 · N8DG · Substantial damage
  > A malfunctioning main landing gear brake, which precipitated a ground-loop.
- [NTSB ANC00GA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00GA121.md): Beech F-90 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 12, 2000 · N15 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear drag leg (scissors) attach point, which resulted in the landing gear becoming jammed against the landing gear door during the extension cycle.
- [NTSB CHI00LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA296.md): Boeing 727-224 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2000 · N296SC · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the wheel assembly. A factor was the inadequate inspection procedures prior to the issuance of a service bulletin.
- [NTSB LAX00LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA325.md): Williams Williams Mite M18L · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2000 · N60BW · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the airplane's vertical stabilizer and rudder assemblies, during the landing approach, because of dry rot.
- [NTSB FTW00LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA254.md): Abernathy Streaker · Sherman, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2000 · N1LM · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the wing skin and the rear spar while performing aerobatics, which resulted in the restricted movement of the aileron.
- [NTSB NYC00LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA246.md): Cessna 310G · Seven Springs, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2000 · N8978Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the manufacture's recommended safe single-engine airspeed, which resulted in a velocity-minimum-control roll to the right. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path to his intended…
- [NTSB CHI00LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA277.md): Bell 47G-2 · Spring Brook, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2000 · N67083 · Substantial damage
  > A fatigue failure of the tail rotor drive gear shaft.
- [NTSB LAX00TA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00TA318.md): Bell 206L-1 · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 29, 2000 · N5758H · Substantial damage
  > The probable loss of the main rotor tip weight on the red blade for undetermined reasons resulting in main rotor vibration and oscillation. Sideward movement during the ensuing emergency landing resulted in a dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB LAX00LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA312.md): Cable-Breigler BG-12BD · Tehachapi, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2000 · N4458 · Destroyed
  > The pilot exceeded the airspeed limit for operation of the flaps resulting in flap and wing overload and separation.
- [NTSB LAX00LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA311.md): Perrucci Randall J Revolution MINI-500 · Gridley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2000 · N7SZ · Substantial damage
  > The fracture and separation of a control rod in the cyclic flight control system.
- [NTSB SEA00LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA197.md): Bell 206BII · Newhalem, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2000 · N90307 · Substantial damage
  > Debonding between the elastomeric material and the center plate of the transmission isolation mount.
- [NTSB DEN00LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA155.md): Trammell Avid Flyer · Trinidad, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2000 · N7081M · Substantial damage
  > the failure of wing lift strut attachment rod for an unknown reason, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control during initial takeoff climb.
- [NTSB CHI00FA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA266.md): Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Valparaiso, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2000 · N250AD · Destroyed
  > The in-flight fracture of the main rotor mast and the separation of the main rotor. Factors to the accident were the corroded main rotor mast that resulted in fatigue.
- [NTSB ANC00LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA105.md): Cessna 185 · Yakutat, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2000 · N185M · Substantial damage
  > The total fatigue failure of the right main landing gear leg.
- [NTSB CHI00LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA258.md): Beech K35 · Holland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2000 · N6099E · Substantial damage
  > the misjudged glidepath by the pilot. Factors to the accident were the loose throttle cable due to improper installation by maintenance personnel, and the intentional engine shutdown during the precautionary landing by the pilot.
- [NTSB LAX00LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA301.md): Follmer Q200 · Corona, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2000 · N8427 · Destroyed
  > The failure and separation of one wooden propeller blade for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX00FA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA300.md): Beech K35 · Newberry Spring, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2000 · N878R · Destroyed
  > The crankshaft's fatigue failure at the site of an electrical arc mark stress riser, during cruise flight. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, improper decision, and maintenance.
- [NTSB DEN01LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA026.md): Sukhoi SU-29 · Longmont, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2000 · N55SU · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate structural materials (American manufactured verses original Russian materials) used during a major repair.
- [NTSB FTW00IA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00IA228.md): Embraer EMB-120ER · San Angelo, TX · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2000 · N16718 · No damage
  > the improper installation of the right elevator trim control wheel by company mechanics, which resulted in an elevator trim malfunction.
- [NTSB DCA00MA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA00MA079.md): Douglas DC-9-32 · Greensboro, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Major investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2000 · N838AT · Substantial damage
  > A phase-to-phase arc in the left heat exchanger cooling fan relay, which ignited the surrounding wire insulation and other combustible materials within the electrical power center panel. Contributing to the left heat exchanger fan relay malfunction was the…
- [NTSB NYC00LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA220.md): Piper PA-18 · Westhampton, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2000 · N17080 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare during the landing. Factors were the entanglement of the tow rope with the rudder horn, and restricted rudder movement.
- [NTSB CHI00LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA238.md): Beech BE-A35 · Poplar Bluff, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2000 · N8530A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot exceeded the VNE speed restriction of 144 MPH. Factors included the ruddervator flutter and the out of balance ruddervators.
- [NTSB FTW00LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA219.md): Let L-23 Super Blankit · Waller, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2000 · N105LW · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the glider while maneuvering. Contributory factors were the in-flight separation of the tow rope and the pilot's physical impairment from his use of diphenhyrdramine.
- [NTSB LAX00LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA279.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2000 · N888KB · Substantial damage
  > The helicopter had a tail rotor failure. The reason for the failure is undetermined.
- [NTSB SEA00FA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00FA142.md): Cessna TU-206G · Pistol Creek, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2000 · N206RA · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to the fracture of the #2 cylinder intake valve stem and the puncturing of the #2 piston dome by the intake valve head. Factors include no suitable landing site within the maneuvering abilities of the aircraft, and coniferous trees…
- [NTSB FTW00LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA216.md): Schweizer 269C · Sherman, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2000 · N298SH · Substantial damage
  > the total failure of the clutch cable during landing, which resulted from fatigue cracking of the cable's individual wires.
- [NTSB CHI00IA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00IA221.md): Aerospatiale ATR 42-300 · Champaign, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2000 · N421TE · No damage
  > The failure of the aileron trim switch due to foreign material contamination.
- [NTSB CHI00LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA215.md): Lutke Rotoway Exec 90 · Kalamazoo, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2000 · N1183M · Substantial damage
  > the loss of main rotor rpm due to the failure of the top engine mount and the subsequent loss of the main rotor drive belt tension. A factor was the confined area landing zone.
- [NTSB LAX00IA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00IA272.md): Canadair CL-65 · Monterey, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2000 · N97325 · No damage
  > Fatigue failure of the bell gear in the horizontal stabilizer trim actuator system.
- [NTSB MIA00FA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA221.md): Beech 58 · Hernando, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2000 · N158MT · Destroyed
  > The arcing of an electrical wire behind the instrument panel and the associated cracking of fuel and oil lines. Also causal was the pilot's inappropriate remedial action not in accordance with the emergency checklist.
- [NTSB DEN00LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA132.md): Spencer Long EZE · Farmington, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2000 · N51EZ · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the coolant recovery system, resulting in overheating of the engine. A factor was the soft ground on which the forced landing was made.
- [NTSB MIA00LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA219.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Washington, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2000 · N2947A · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent stall by the pilot-in-command while returning for a precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident was the loose engine cowling.
- [NTSB SEA00LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA129.md): Kaman K-1200 · Cusick, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2000 · N311KA · Substantial damage
  > The termination of power to the main rotor system as a result of the malfunction of the free-wheeling sprag clutch assembly, followed by the torsional overload separation of the engine adapter shaft. Factors include trees in the area where the emergency…
- [NTSB SEA00LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA128.md): Keith Kinden Rebel · Libby, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2000 · N6317Y · Substantial damage
  > An improper installation of a rudder control cable Nicopress sleeve by the owner/builder. The rudder control cable disconnection and the slipped cable from the sleeve were factors.
- [NTSB DEN00LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA126.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Erie, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2000 · N4785F · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control was not possible by the flight instructor due to the inadequate maintenance adjustment of the tail wheel steering system by maintenance personnel. Factors were the inadequate aircraft preflight by the second pilot who was receiving a…
- [NTSB CHI00LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA189.md): Staudacher S-300D2 · Kenosha, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2000 · N112KG · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the rod end bearing and the separation of the aileron. A factor was the inadequate design change by the aircraft designer.
- [NTSB ANC00IA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00IA083.md): Cessna 207A · Deadhorse, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2000 · N73100 · Minor damage
  > An in-flight fracture of the engine crankshaft propeller flange. A factor associated with the accident was the manufacturer's inadequate quality control standards.
- [NTSB CHI00LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA188.md): Schleicher ASW-20L · Gregory, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2000 · N4804W · Substantial damage
  > the control stick movement being restricted by the pilot's seat-type parachute and the excessive descent rate and airspeed during landing. A factor to the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft.
- [NTSB SEA00LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA120.md): Cessna U206B · Yellow Pine, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2000 · N3488L · Substantial damage
  > The locknut was not secured and backed off the bolt. An improper maintenance installation was a factor.
- [NTSB MIA00TA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00TA200.md): Hughes 369D · Destin, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 2, 2000 · N88MP · Substantial damage
  > improper maintenance inspection of the tail rotor by maintenance personnel and improper preflight inspection of the tail rotor by the pilot, which resulted in worn elastomeric bearings being continued in service, resulting in failure of the tail rotor…
- [NTSB ANC00FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00FA081.md): Cessna 337C · Marshall, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2000 · N63MR · Destroyed
  > The pilot's attempted takeoff with known deficiencies in equipment (an inoperable rear engine) and an inadvertent stall. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's improper retraction of the landing gear, his over confidence in the airplane's…
- [NTSB CHI00LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA178.md): Weatherly 201C · Tolna, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2000 · N9228W · Destroyed
  > the wing spar fatigue and wing separation while maneuvering. A factor was that the fatigue was not detected by the mechanic during the last annual inspection.
- [NTSB SEA00LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA118.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Bend, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2000 · N31286 · Substantial damage
  > Improper preflight preflight planning/preparation by the pilot-in-command. Factors included a worn tailwheel tire and the VASI lighting system.
- [NTSB LAX00LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA245.md): Garlick HH-1K · Live Oak, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2000 · N896RP · Destroyed
  > The inadequate lubrication of the tail rotor drive shaft coupling by unknown maintenance personnel that resulted in the in-flight failure and separation of the helicopter's tail boom.
- [NTSB ATL00LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA073.md): Piper PA-30 · Key West, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2000 · N8629Y · Substantial damage
  > A landing gear collapse resulting from the pilot's unsuccessful attempt to complete the manual gear extension due to physical strength overload. A factor was the complete electrical system failure during cruise flight.

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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=19

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