# 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 2 of 79 · 3,929 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB LAX07LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA215.md): Cessna 172RG · Roche Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2007 · N9551B · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to perform the emergency landing gear extension procedure prior to landing. A contributing factor in the accident was the failure of the electrical system. - [NTSB NYC07IA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07IA164.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Orlando, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2007 · N105GC · Minor damage > The mechanic's failure to secure the right engine cowling fasteners. Contributing to the incident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. - [NTSB DEN07CA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA118.md): Johnson F11C-2PJ · Deming, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 11, 2007 · N442PJ · Substantial damage > Total failure of the top engine mount bolts and subsequent engine separation from the airframe. - [NTSB CHI07LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA204.md): Cessna 182K · Edgerton, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2007 · N2579R · Substantial damage > The reported non-mechanical loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during cruise and the excessive airspeed the pilot maintained during the approach for the forced landing. Factors were the loss of electrical power during cruise and the high vegetation… - [NTSB LAX07LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA210.md): Aviation International Rotors CH-54A · Los Olivos, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2007 · N44094 · Substantial damage > The company mechanic's inadequately performed maintenance and inspection, which resulted in a flight control malfunction and loss of control during takeoff. - [NTSB CHI07LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA191.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Johnson, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2007 · N3737A · Substantial damage > The failure of the left wing's lift strut, which resulted in the separation of the left wing, and the subsequent airplane control not being possible. Factors were the overdue annual inspection, the overdue compliance with an Airworthiness Directive on the… - [NTSB ANC07LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA060.md): Piper PA-18 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2007 · N3195Z · Substantial damage > A fracture and collapse of the main landing gear. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate annual inspection by other maintenance personnel, and corrosion. - [NTSB LAX07IA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07IA198.md): Boeing 747-400 · Los Angeles, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2007 · B-2470 · Minor damage > The loss of pressure in the number 12 tire due to inadvertent contact with foreign object debris while taxiing prior to takeoff, which resulted the number 11 tire to over deflect and burst during takeoff roll. Contributing to the incident was the failure of… - [NTSB ANC07LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA059.md): Piper PA-31 · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2007 · N3535F · Substantial damage > Locked parking brakes and the operator's maintenance personnel's failure to properly secure the parking brake cable at its fuselage attaching clamp. - [NTSB SEA07CA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA186.md): Cessna 182 · Bear Lake, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 22, 2007 · N3570B · Substantial damage > The separation of the bolt that holds the nosewheel steering torque arm to the nose wheel strut during the takeoff roll, resulting in no nosewheel steering being available during the landing roll at the pilot's destination. Factors include the pilot's failure… - [NTSB CHI07LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA173.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Fergus Falls, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2007 · N23667 · Substantial damage > The propeller blade failure during climb due to a fatigue crack. The oil leak that obstructed the pilot's vision was a factor in the accident. - [NTSB SEA07CA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA159.md): Nelson Murphy SR3500 Moose · Roche Harbor, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2007 · N623AM · Substantial damage > The jamming of the left brake during landing. A factor was the kit manufacturer's design of the brake system. - [NTSB SEA07LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA155.md): Quad City Ultralight Challenger II · Lodi, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2007 · N204DC · Substantial damage > The improper assembly of the rony bracket which attached the right wing forward lift strut to the fuselage, the subsequent failure of that bracket, and separation of the right wing from the aircraft. - [NTSB MIA07LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA109.md): Cessna 172RG · Lantana, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2007 · N522GC · Substantial damage > Separation of a landing gear hydraulic line at the fitting for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB DFW07LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA130.md): Cessna 172K · Amarillo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2007 · N7370G · Substantial damage > The failure of the left main landing gear spring assembly as a result of an unapproved repair by an unknown person(s), which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB CHI07MA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07MA160.md): Cessna 550 · Milwaukee, WI · Accident · 6 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Jun 4, 2007 · N550BP · Destroyed > The National Transportation Safety Board determines that the probable cause of this accident was the pilots’ mismanagement of an abnormal flight control situation through improper actions, including failing to control airspeed and to prioritize control of the… - [NTSB SEA07LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA140.md): Cessna A185F · Shearer, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2007 · N104DE · Substantial damage > A fracture and separation of the left main landing gear strut during the landing roll due to fatigue. - [NTSB LAX07LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA173.md): Westland Helicopters Wasp HAS MK1 · Ramona, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 2007 · N612VH · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from a tree while performing a precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident was the failure of a snubber dampener that induced a severe vibration in the rotor system. - [NTSB CHI07CA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA152.md): Cessna 421C · Kokomo, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2007 · N85SC · Substantial damage > The pilot not obtaining proper alignment with the runway during the emergency landing after takeoff, which imparted an excessive side load on the landing gear. Factors contributing to the accident were the unstabilized approach and engine shutdown due to the… - [NTSB DFW07CA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA122.md): Luciani RV8 · Tomball, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 20, 2007 · N188LC · Substantial damage > The deflated right main landing gear tire, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll and a nose over. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's decision to operate the airplane without having the leaking tire inspected. - [NTSB SEA07LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA133.md): Beech B-99 · Billings, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2007 · N950AA · Substantial damage > The total failure of the nose landing gear actuator and the subsequent nose gear collapse during landing. - [NTSB CHI07LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA151.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Fishers, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2007 · N411MD · Substantial damage > The fatigue separation of the engine mount's nose gear actuator attachment foot during landing. - [NTSB ANC07LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA038.md): Piper PA-32 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2007 · N4025W · Substantial damage > The left main landing gear attaching bolts sheared during landing, which resulted in the left main landing gear collapsing and the left wing and the stabilator striking the ground. - [NTSB MIA07FA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07FA098.md): Hughes 369A · Moulton, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 13, 2007 · N468WE · Destroyed > The separation of a main rotor blade from its tension torsion bar for an undetermined reason. - [NTSB DFW07LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA108.md): Cessna A188A · Clinton, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 2007 · N4413Q · Substantial damage > Separation of the exhaust stack and resulting vapor lock. A contributing factor was the none suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB ATL07FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07FA083.md): Cessna 182Q · Asheville, NC · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 4, 2007 · N735DP · Substantial damage > The failure of the directional gyro and attitude indicator due to a vacuum system leak caused by a loose fitting. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to execute a partial panel, no-gyro approach. - [NTSB MIA07IA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07IA088.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-10-30 · Atlanta, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 2, 2007 · N270AX · No damage > The improper overhaul of the horizontal stabilizer chain drive unit drive assembly. - [NTSB ANC07LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA035.md): Cessna A185F · Haines, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 2007 · N185M · Substantial damage > The main landing gear attachment bolts to the right ski sheared during the landing roll in deep snow, resulting in a nose down, and structural damage to the right wing and aileron. - [NTSB CHI07CA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA124.md): Wilkinson Daniel V Rotorway Exec 90 · Kalamazoo, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 28, 2007 · N52988 · Destroyed > The failure of the sprag clutch which resulted in the disengagement of the drive unit and the pilot's misjudged landing during the autorotation. A factor was the low altitude at which the failure occurred. - [NTSB NYC07LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA104.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Richmond, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2007 · N679DM · Substantial damage > The improper installation of the right brake assembly by maintenance personnel. - [NTSB ATL07FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07FA077.md): Beech 58 · Hamilton, GA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2007 · N5647C · Destroyed > The pilot's exceeding the design stress limits of the airplane while performing aerobatics in a nonaerobatic airplane, which resulted in an in-flight overload failure of the airframe. A factor in the accident was the pilot's decision to perform aerobatics. - [NTSB MIA07LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA076.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2007 · N4946R · Substantial damage > The inadequate design of the engine mount by the manufacturer, resulting in collapse of the nose landing gear. - [NTSB CHI07LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA104.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Ava, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2007 · N4712Z · Substantial damage > The failure of the aileron cable eye splice during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident were improper installation and service of the crimped cable sleeve, which rendered the airplane uncontrollable. - [NTSB DEN07CA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA086.md): Cessna 170A · Watkins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 11, 2007 · N1258D · Substantial damage > A total failure during landing roll of the right brake caused by severely worn shoes, causing the caliper pins to engaged misaligned. A contributing factor was the pilot's inability to maintain directional control. - [NTSB CHI07FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07FA107.md): Canadair CL-600-2B19 · Lake Michigan, MI · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2007 · N77181 · Substantial damage > In-flight separation of the left engine thrust reverser translating cowling due to intermittent binding and jamming of the reverser on the accident flight and on previous flights. Contributing factors were the inadequate maintenance action by the operator due… - [NTSB NYC07IA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07IA092.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Leesburg, VA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2007 · N691CD · No damage > The airplane manufacturer's inadequate rudder-aileron interconnect rigging information. Contributing to the incident was the design of the rudder-aileron interconnect system. - [NTSB SEA07LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA093.md): Champion 7ECA · East Wenatchee, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2007 · N6096F · Substantial damage > Separation of the left main landing gear shock absorbing strut during takeoff. A missing screw was a factor. - [NTSB SEA07LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA098.md): Luscombe 8F · Ocala, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2007 · N882JB · Substantial damage > The failure of the left main axle during the landing roll, which resulted in the collapse of the left main landing gear. A crosswind on the landing runway was a factor. - [NTSB SEA07LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA090.md): Burton Fly Baby · Arlington, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2007 · N101LX · Substantial damage > The pilot exceeding the design stress limits of the aircraft while maneuvering in intentional aerobatics. - [NTSB SEA07LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA145.md): Swearingen SA-226T · McCall, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2007 · N46SA · Substantial damage > The nosewheel steering system's uncommanded turn during the landing roll, making it impossible for the pilot to maintain directional control. Factors include a snow bank running parallel to the side of the runway. - [NTSB ATL07LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA066.md): Szybowcowy Zaklad Do SZD-36A · Sylacauga, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2007 · N6SZ · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper installation of the left wing attachment pin, which allowed it to disengage during cruise flight, resulting in wing separation. - [NTSB LAX07LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA118.md): Ryan Navion A · Los Banos, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2007 · N4369K · Destroyed > the pilot's intentional performance of aerobatic maneuvers that exceeded the design stress limits of the airplane structure. Also causal was the pilot's impairment due to the effects of alcohol consumption. Contributory was the pilot's impairment due to the… - [NTSB LAX07IA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07IA115.md): Eurocopter AS 350 BA · Kahului, HI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2007 · N4010K · Minor damage > The loss of tail rotor control due to wear damage to the pitch control input rod that resulted ultimately in the fatigue failure of the upper support yoke arm. Contributing factors were the improper maintenance inspection of the expansion pin assembly and the… - [NTSB DEN07FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07FA079.md): Robinson R44 II · Ponte Vedra Bch, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2007 · N744SH · Destroyed > the mechanic's improper installation of the attachment hardware for the servo to swashplate push-pull tube joint which resulted in a disconnection, subsequent loss of control, and impact with terrain. Contributing factors were the company management's… - [NTSB NYC07LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA087.md): Gates Learjet 36A · Newport News, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2007 · N527PA · Substantial damage > The failure of the landing gear tires due to foreign object damage (FOD) on the runway. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the drag chute. - [NTSB ATL07LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA064.md): Beech BE-90 · Augusta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2007 · N90NM · Substantial damage > A total failure of the electrical system for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the pilot's inability to ensure that the landing gear was down and locked. - [NTSB ATL07CA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA058.md): Cessna 172K · Cornelia, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 22, 2007 · N46567 · Substantial damage > The failure of the owner/operator to repair or replace a known leaking brake system components resulting in a total loss of brakes while taxing and an on-ground collision with trees. - [NTSB ATL07LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA054.md): James Walter Hornet · Talbotton, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2007 · N7XS · Substantial damage > The failure of the right main fuel line, resulting in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power. - [NTSB LAX07CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA107.md): Pietsch IT · Douglas, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 14, 2007 · N214GP · Substantial damage > a loss of directional control during landing due to separation of the rudder cable. A factor was the soft dirt terrain. - [NTSB CHI07MA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07MA083.md): McDonnell Douglas 369FF · Haena, HI · Accident · 1 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 2007 · N911VC · Substantial damage > The fatigue failure of the tail rotor blade root fitting due to a manufacturing defect which resulted in the separation of the tail rotor system and loss of tail rotor control. A contributing factor to the accident were the trees that the helicopter struck… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=130&page=3 ## 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=2 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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