# 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 LAX00LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA239.md): Bell UH-1B · Arbuckle, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2000 · N807SB · Destroyed
  > the partial failure of the tail rotor pitch change control rod that resulted in an attempted run-on landing in dark night conditions.
- [NTSB ATL00LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA067.md): Aeronca 11AC · Tylertown, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2000 · N85861 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of directional control due to separation of the tail-wheel spring assembly. A factor was the ditch which run adjacent to the runway.
- [NTSB ANC00LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA072.md): Cessna 180 · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2000 · N3229D · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the left main landing gear leg at the main landing gear axle attachment bolt holes.
- [NTSB SEA00IA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00IA108.md): Douglas DC-8-73 · Seattle, WA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2000 · N831AL · No damage
  > Auxiliary hydraulic pump leak resulting in a failure of the hydraulic system.
- [NTSB MIA00IA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00IA186.md): Grumman G-73T · Watson Island, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2000 · N142PA · Minor damage
  > the overload separations of the control yoke on the captain's side.
- [NTSB SEA00LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA102.md): Cessna 182H · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2000 · N8321S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain the correct approach airspeed (Vref) on final due to incorrect airspeed indications resulting from a partial blockage of the pitot line. Factors include a quartering tailwind, a wet runway, and the pilot's decision not to…
- [NTSB CHI00IA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00IA152.md): Boeing 767-222 · Lafayette, IN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2000 · N603UA · No damage
  > The blocked drain lines in the canted pressure deck and the frozen aileron cable.
- [NTSB SEA00LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA097.md): Bell 212 · Eugene, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2000 · CFHDY · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate quality control by the manufacturer during the manufacturing process, which led to the total failure of a fastener, and the separation of the tail rotor blade balance weight. An adhesive debond between the adhesive and the surface was a factor.
- [NTSB DEN00LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA100.md): Culver LFA · Moab, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2000 · N34783 · Substantial damage
  > Overheating of the left brake, causing the wheel to lock. Factors were the pilot not being able to maintain directional control, a dirt berm, and a drainage ditch.
- [NTSB DEN00LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA099.md): Cessna TR182 · Milford, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2000 · N738FN · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the turbocharger scavenging pump resulting in the total failure of the engine, and the pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions that led him to over fly the runway during his forced landing. Factors were the pilot's diverted attention…
- [NTSB SEA00LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA090.md): Cessna T210M · Boise, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 2000 · N761VZ · Substantial damage
  > The deterioration and subsequent leakage of a hydraulic line which resulted in the total loss of hydraulic fluid and the inability of the pilot to extend the landing gear into the locked position.
- [NTSB MIA00LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA170.md): Southwest Florida SW204 · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2000 · N37BA · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight separation of a tail rotor blade tip weight resulting in tail rotor assembly imbalance and separation due to the installation of an unapproved rotor blade by company maintenance personnel, and the subsequent collision with trees during an…
- [NTSB FTW00LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA153.md): Eurocopter AS350B2 · Patterson, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2000 · N350JG · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the tail rotor spider bearing, the pilot's failure to follow the proper emergency procedures as stated in the helicopter's checklist by not performing a run-on landing, and the inadvertent deactivation of the hydraulic system.
- [NTSB FTW00LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA149.md): PZL-Mielec M-18A · Kilbourne, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2000 · N2296C · Destroyed
  > The corrosion and fatigue cracking of the right wing attachment fitting, which resulted in the right wing separating in flight.
- [NTSB NYC00LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA134.md): Hing FLY Baby 1A · Keymar, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2000 · N2685 · Destroyed
  > An overload failure of both flying wires, on the underside of the right wing, while the airplane was climbing, due to improper balance between the two flying wires, by unknown person(s).
- [NTSB CHI00LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA135.md): Rotorway Exec 162F · Ithaca, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2000 · N962WM · Destroyed
  > the door separation for undetermined reasons and the foreign object damage due to the door impact to the tailboom and tail rotor drive system.
- [NTSB MIA00LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA150.md): Cessna 172H · Picayune, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 2000 · N5107G · Destroyed
  > An in-flight fire in the vicinity of the firewall from an undetermined source. This resulted in a forced landing to an airport and total consumption of the airplane by fire after landing.
- [NTSB ATL00LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA055.md): Jackson Velocity RG · Kennesaw, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2000 · N34BD · Substantial damage
  > A separation of the lower engine cowling and subsequent partial separation of propeller blades during a low high-speed pass. A factor was the recent maintenance work performed by the owner/pilot mechanic.
- [NTSB MIA00FA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA146.md): Beech F35 · Jackson, MS · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 7, 2000 · N35WK · Substantial damage
  > improper rigging of the rudder/elevators and differential mechanism assembly by unknown person(s), which resulting in what the pilot describes as inflight flutter of the tail section, which resulted in damage to the aft empennage area.
- [NTSB LAX00GA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00GA185.md): Beech 65-90 · China Lake, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · May 5, 2000 · N32229 · Substantial damage
  > the inadvertent early deployment of the test parachute lines and dummy and it's entanglement with the horizontal stabilizer, which resulted from the operator's inadequate test plan substantiation process for shortening the parachute's static line..
- [NTSB NYC00IA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00IA124.md): Canadair CL-600-2B19 · White Plains, NY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 1, 2000 · N924CA · Minor damage
  > The pilots of the CRJ were conducting a visual approach at night. As the wing flaps were extended from 30 degrees, to 45 degrees, there was an uncommanded extension of the right wing flight spoiler. A roll to the right accompanied the extension, which was…
- [NTSB FTW00LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA137.md): Bell 206L3 · Salt Marsh · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2000 · N17237 · Substantial damage
  > The company mechanic's failure to replace the bolt's cotter key properly and the subsequent loss of the nut, which then resulted in the tail rotor control disconnection and the pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB DEN00FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00FA078.md): Douglas DC-8-62F · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2000 · N990CF · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the clamp that secured the high-pressure bleed air duct to the high-pressure relief valve. Factors were the resulting excessive pressurization of the engine nacelle, and the subsequent separation of the engine cowling.
- [NTSB LAX00FA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA169.md): Air Tractor 502A · Queen Creek, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2000 · N15466 · Destroyed
  > The fatigue failure and in-flight separation of the left wing due to the manufacturer's underestimation during the aircraft design process of the time interval from fatigue crack initiation to failure, and, the manufacturer's subsequent specification of an…
- [NTSB CHI00LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA118.md): Cessna 170A · St. Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2000 · N1233D · Substantial damage
  > the broken landing gear axle.
- [NTSB LAX00TA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00TA163.md): Hughes OH-6A · Green Valley, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Apr 20, 2000 · N61869 · Substantial damage
  > Company maintenance personnel's failure to secure an attachment nut to a control link. While maneuvering, the parts separated and resulted in the total cyclic control system failure and impact into rough terrain.
- [NTSB ATL00LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA042.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Rock Hill, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2000 · N41081 · Substantial damage
  > The maintenance personnel's failure to re-torque the engine driven fuel pump in accordance with an Airworthiness Directive that resulted in a fuel leak and a subsequent engine fire.
- [NTSB DEN00FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00FA074.md): Bell 206L-3 · Lakewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2000 · N937S · Substantial damage
  > The complete loss of the tail rotor blades due to a fatigue failure of one blade. Factors were sloping and rough uneven terrain for the ensuing forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA00LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA134.md): Hiller UH-12C · Lakeland, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2000 · N301CH · Substantial damage
  > The disconnection of the tail rotor drive shaft and subsequent lack of tail rotor control. Contributing factors were the worn drive shaft splines and the pilots' failure to apply collective on the touchdown resulting in a hard landing and subsequent roll over.
- [NTSB LAX00LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA155.md): Smith RV-4 · Willows, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2000 · N63SM · Substantial damage
  > Disconnection of the elevator push rod due to the owner/builder's improper installation of the rear jam nut on the elevator pushrod.
- [NTSB MIA00LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA131.md): McCan Velox REV II · Mulberry, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2000 · N103MV · Destroyed
  > The bending overstress separation of the elevator pitch control rod for undetermined reasons. This resulted in an in-flight loss of control, bail out, and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB SEA00IA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00IA069.md): Cessna 182P · Tacoma, WA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2000 · N1298M · Minor damage
  > Flap attachment failure. Restricted movement of the aileron was a factor.
- [NTSB MIA00LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA137.md): Walden A. Cooper Pitts S1S · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2000 · N27235 · Substantial damage
  > Collapse of the tail wheel to the right during landing rollout when the forward attach bolt sheared for undetermined reasons. This resulted in the aircraft's rudder deflecting to the right, the pilot losing directional control, and the aircraft running off…
- [NTSB SEA00LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA065.md): Aero Design Eleven 12 · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2000 · N80XP · Substantial damage
  > Cracking of the weld between the tailwheel stinger housing and longitudinal cross tube, resulting in separation of the tube/tail wheel assembly from the airframe.
- [NTSB SEA00LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA066.md): Beech A200 · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2000 · N258AG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly follow pre-takeoff checklists (resulting in the engine starters remaining engaged after engine start, generators not being activated, discharge of the aircraft battery and consequent total electrical failure during flight with…
- [NTSB IAD00FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00FA034.md): Taylorcraft BC12D-4-85 · Dameron, MD · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2000 · N43459 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the float landing gear system due to non-standard repairs, improper modifications, and corrosion.
- [NTSB LAX00LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA173.md): Rotorway Exec 162F · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2000 · N21901 · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate maintenance inspection of the secondary shaft which resulted in its fatigue failure that emanated from a corroded circumferential score mark. A factor was the fence that the pilot flared to avoid, resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB MIA00IA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00IA128.md): Dassault DA-20 · Opa Locka, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2000 · N175GA · Minor damage
  > The failure of the PIC to execute the complete procedure for emergency extension of the landing gear and the subsequent landing with the left main landing gear not locked fully down, resulting in an excursion off the runway and collision with a runway…
- [NTSB NYC00IA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00IA116.md): Israel Aircraft Industries 1125 · Pine Knot, KY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 2000 · N511WA · No damage
  > The partial failure of an inverter and the inadequate design of the electrical circuit breaker system.
- [NTSB SEA00FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00FA061.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Stanwood, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2000 · N3377H · Destroyed
  > The disengagement of the oil jet fitting from its threaded receptacle at the forward end of the engine crankshaft. This resulted in excessive oil within the clutch assembly, the subsequent slipping of the clutch, and ultimately the disengagement of the rotor…
- [NTSB SEA00LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA059.md): Aero Commander S2R · Odessa, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2000 · N3662X · Substantial damage
  > Disintegration of a lining of the right brake and subsequent lodging of brake lining debris between the brake housing and brake disc, resulting in seizure of the right brake. A factor was that directional control was not possible.
- [NTSB CHI00LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA100.md): Piper J-3C · Eureka, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2000 · N71060 · Substantial damage
  > the foreign object (shot gun shell) which jammed the control stick. Factors associated with the accident were the low altitude at which the control stick jammed and the rough terrain which the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB LAX00FA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA136.md): Aerospatiale AS350B · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2000 · N500WC · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to land as soon as practical and to utilize the available accumulator pressure to transition from hover to flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's physical stature and strength, and the inadequate and incomplete emergency…
- [NTSB LAX00FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA130.md): Bell 212 · Snelling, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2000 · N415B · Destroyed
  > the in-flight separation of the main rotor mast while in cruise flight following a mast bumping event. The reason for the mast bumping event was not determined.
- [NTSB NYC00LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA206.md): Beechcraft 1900D · Plattsburgh, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2000 · N858CA · No damage
  > The failure of the upper anchor bracket for the airstair door.
- [NTSB MIA00LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA111.md): Hiller UH-12B · Sanford, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2000 · N5304V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper collective and cyclic control usage during an emergency descent, following the onset of a 1 to 1 vibration for undetermined reasons, resulting in the helicopter landing hard and rolling over.
- [NTSB MIA00LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA109.md): Cessna 402C · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2000 · N251RS · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the right main landing gear tire recap during takeoff resulting in the pilot's loss of directional control, the aircraft departing the runway, collapse of the landing gear, and collision with the airport fence.
- [NTSB LAX00GA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00GA114.md): Bell OH-58C · Compton, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Mar 15, 2000 · N911JN · Destroyed
  > An undetermined electrical system voltage surge.
- [NTSB LAX00IA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00IA127.md): Boeing 727-232 · San Francisco, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2000 · N516DA · Minor damage
  > failure of the right main landing gear to fully extend for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB IAD00IA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00IA026.md): Boeing - Canada DHC-8-102 · Baltimore, MD · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 2000 · N838EX · Minor damage
  > the missing elevator stop bumper that resulted in elevator over-travel and damage to the elevator. A factor in the incident was the abrupt release of the elevator control lock in windy conditions.

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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=20

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