# 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 FTW98FA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA325.md): Commander 114TC · West Jordan, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1998 · N61174 · Destroyed
  > A brittle fracture of the clamp that joins the exhaust pipe to the turbocharger. The pipe separated and hot exhaust gases escaped into the engine compartment. The engine lost power due to the high heat vaporizing fuel in the fuel line. Factors were inadequate…
- [NTSB CHI98LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA263.md): Cessna 150H · Frankfort, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1998 · N22047 · Substantial damage
  > the improper maintenance installation by other maintenance personnel. Factors were a missing lubricating oil drain plug, the safety wire for the plug and the roadway.
- [NTSB ANC98LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA101.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Bethel, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1998 · N1793J · Destroyed
  > The fracture of the flap handle position locking pin, which resulted in an uncommanded raising of the flaps during takeoff. A factor was the pilot's decision to takeoff with a suspected problem in the flap system.
- [NTSB ANC98LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA100.md): Piper PA-14 · Big Lake, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1998 · N5133H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight procedure of failing to ensure his seat was engaged, which resulted in the seat slipping aft during takeoff.
- [NTSB MIA98LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA198.md): Velocity Standard RG · Sebastian, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1998 · N96HV · Substantial damage
  > A loss of power control due to a disconnected throttle linkage. Also causal was the inadequate maintenance by the owner/builder.
- [NTSB CHI98LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA248.md): Forney 415-C · Laurie, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1998 · N99294 · Destroyed
  > the jammed aileron and elevator controls for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA98LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA128.md): Hughes 369D · Raymond, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1998 · N5063G · No damage
  > The use of the improper long-line cable by the ground crew, and its subsequent separation from the helicopter.
- [NTSB SEA98LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA125.md): Rockwell S-2R · Pasco, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1998 · N4996X · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the throttle linkage which resulted in the loss of power. Factors include worn throttle linkage parts and the furrows in the plowed field which was the available field for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW98LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA303.md): Piper PA-60-602P · Beaumont, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1998 · N6898Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while attempting to return to the airport. Factors were the open baggage compartment door and the pilot's diverted attention to the open door.
- [NTSB LAX98LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA220.md): Bushby Mustang II · Livermore, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1998 · N7LP · Substantial damage
  > An inadequate inspection of the flight control system during the condition inspection by the check pilot/mechanic.
- [NTSB SEA98LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA111.md): Koster Murphy Rebel · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1998 · N265KK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/builder's attachment inadequate installation of the aileron control pushrods to the control stick assembly, resulting in the ailerons deflecting in a direction opposite of the input applied by the pilot. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate…
- [NTSB SEA98LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA106.md): Schweizer G-164B · Oakdale, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1998 · N7502C · Substantial damage
  > A fatigue failure of the number three cylinder exhaust rocker box assembly, compromising the ability of the exhaust valve to operate. Factors include a ditch at the end of the runway.
- [NTSB NYC98LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA198.md): Cessna CE-500 · Fishers Island, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1998 · N41SH · Substantial damage
  > An intermittent short in the right wheel anti-skid system which caused a loss of braking and subsequent overrun.
- [NTSB FTW98FA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA276.md): Beech A36 · Nephi, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1998 · N3861K · Destroyed
  > The improper installation of the turbocharger exhaust stack by unknown maintenance personnel and the subsequent fire in the engine compartment due to the exhaust gas leak from the turbocharger. Factors were the total loss of engine power due to fuel line…
- [NTSB CHI98LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA213.md): Cessna 310N · Janesville, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1998 · N5030Q · Substantial damage
  > other maintenance personnel not installing nose landing gear door linkage. Factors were the unsecured landing gear door, the nose landing gear becoming jammed and the gear extension not possible by the pilot.
- [NTSB ANC98LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA082.md): Cessna 185E · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1998 · N85CF · Substantial damage
  > The rotation/slippage of the right main tire on the wheel rim, resulting in shearing of the tire tube valve stem, and subsequent tire deflation. Factors in the accident were oversize, tundra tires operated on a dry, asphalt runway surface.
- [NTSB LAX98LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA229.md): Cessna 310K · Calexico, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1998 · N6994L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued operation of the aircraft with known deficiencies in the landing gear indicating system. A contributing factor to the accident was the pilot's expectation that the gear would be extended and locked irrespective of the indicator lights…
- [NTSB FTW98LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA280.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Shreveport, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1998 · N4038B · Substantial damage
  > The collapsed nose gear as a result of failure of the nose gear locking mechanism.
- [NTSB LAX98LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA204.md): Fife Lancair 320 · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1998 · N96GF · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the electrical system for undetermined reasons. The pilot's decision to continue flight with a suspected electrical system anomaly is a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB ANC98FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98FA069.md): Cessna 207A · Juneau, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1998 · N96AK · Substantial damage
  > The failure of company maintenance personnel to properly install a wire bundle clamp; chafing, electrical arcing, and subsequent leaking of a fuel line, which resulted in an in-flight fire. A factor associated with the accident was company maintenance…
- [NTSB SEA98FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98FA089.md): Mooney M20A · Canyon Creek, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1998 · N1048B · Destroyed
  > The design stress limits of the aircraft was exceeded. The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, lack of an instrument rating, poor weather evaluation and low ceilings and mountain obscuration were factors.
- [NTSB FTW98LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA260.md): Bell 206B · Corpus Christi, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1998 · N16814 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the tail rotor drive shaft due to the separation of a bolt at one of the drive shaft disc couplings for an undetermined reason, which resulted in the pilot's inability to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB LAX98LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA184.md): Aerospatiale AS350BA · Burbank, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1998 · N31621 · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the tail rotor pitch link due to a fatigue fracture, which resulted in the separation of the tailboom.
- [NTSB FTW98LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA253.md): Hiller UH-12E · Delaplaine, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1998 · N4028T · Substantial damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to comply with and airworthiness directive, which resulted in failure of the planetary gear due to lack of lubrication. A contributing factors was the lack of suitable terrain for the pilot to execute a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW98LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA252.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Coy, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1998 · N943QC · Substantial damage
  > failure of the left main tire, which resulted in the pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB MIA98LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA168.md): Gulfstream American 690C · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1998 · N840V · Substantial damage
  > the left main landing gear failed to extend due to a jammed link assembly.
- [NTSB FTW98LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA241.md): Mader WAG-AERO 2+2 · Hurricane, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1998 · N6272A · Substantial damage
  > An encounter with high vegetation and unsuitable terrain during a forced landing. A factor was a partial failure of the engine's exhaust stack during flight.
- [NTSB FTW98LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA234.md): Harding Revolution MINI-500B · Grove, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1998 · N6144S · Destroyed
  > The improper alignment of the main drive belt by the owner/pilot/mechanic, which resulted in the failure of the main drive belt. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI98IA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98IA164.md): Boeing 747-123 · Minneapolis, MN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 18, 1998 · N675UP · No damage
  > the open shielding on the #2 VHF transceiver coax connector which resulted in electromagnetic interference with the yaw damper system.
- [NTSB MIA98LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA165.md): Cessna 172RG · Roberta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1998 · N6562V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compliance with the emergency procedures for his failure to completely pump the main landing gear into the down and locked position. Contributing to the accident was the reported loss of electrical power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA98LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA164.md): Cessna 172P · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1998 · N63012 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate inflight decision and her selection of unsuitable terrain to conduct a precautionary landing.
- [NTSB ATL98FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98FA076.md): Beech BE-45-T-34B · Montgomery, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 14, 1998 · N9280Z · Destroyed
  > The installation of an incorrect engine nose seal that subsequently dislodged from the normally installed position, and resulted in the loss of engine power. A factor was the loss of engine oil.
- [NTSB CHI98LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA151.md): Dassault DA-20 · Monroe, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1998 · N617GA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's inability to rotate during takeoff due to restricted movement of the elevator controls for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI98LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA146.md): Dangremond Challenger II · Wayland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1998 · N199DD · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper installation of the right wing forward strut attachment bolt.
- [NTSB SEA98LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA073.md): Aero Commander 500-A · Billings, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1998 · N9382R · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the main landing gear strut outer-body to inner-body needle bearing from the lack of lubrication and the development of corrosion. An inadequate manufacturer's inspection program was a factor.
- [NTSB FTW98LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA211.md): Eller BD-5B · Falcon, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1998 · N194EC · Substantial damage
  > The vibration induced overload failure of the canopy holdback fitting resulting in reduced control capability. A factor was partial failure of one propeller blade for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB LAX98FA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA154.md): Mooney M20K · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 5, 1998 · N231BY · Destroyed
  > The pilot's operation of the airplane at a speed well in excess of it's designed never exceed speed that resulted in elevator flutter and in-flight failure of the airplane. Turbulence and icing conditions were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB FTW98LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA201.md): Cessna 320D · Greybull, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1998 · N3316Q · Substantial damage
  > Stress overload failure of the bellcrank assembly of the left landing gear.
- [NTSB CHI98IA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98IA169.md): Douglas DC-9-34 · St. Louis, MO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1998 · N928L · No damage
  > the yaw rate gyro of the Stab Aug Computer had been installed in a reverse position that was 180 degrees opposite from the correct position.
- [NTSB LAX98LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA144.md): Schweizer G164D · Robbins, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1998 · N31785 · Destroyed
  > Aircraft rudder post failure due to extensive rusting which resulted in a partial loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB CHI98IA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98IA136.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Franklin, WI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1998 · N8331F · Minor damage
  > The mechanic's failure to follow the manufacturer's maintenance rebuilding instructions.
- [NTSB FTW98LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA197.md): Rockwell 690B · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1998 · N690ES · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the flight instructor to maintain adequate supervision, and failure of the pilot receiving instruction to maintain directional control that was lost for reasons undetermined. A factor was the concrete culvert.
- [NTSB MIA98LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA137.md): Bennett M-500A · Lakeland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1998 · N105WB · Substantial damage
  > a hex nut on the cyclic flight control pushrod bolt had backed off for undetermined reason(s) and allowed the bolt to become disconnected from the control yoke teeter block, resulting in a loss of cyclic control and subsequent roll over during an emergency…
- [NTSB DCA98IA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA98IA035.md): Airbus Industrie A300-600 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1998 · N33069
  > Malfunction of the primary navigation system for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI98LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA128.md): Jaeger Sonerai II-L · Bicknell, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1998 · N247RJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot misjudged his altitude and airspeed during an emergency landing attempt. Factors associated with this accident were a manufacturing defect in the magneto drive coupling and a total failure of the ignition system.
- [NTSB CHI98LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA125.md): Beech B35 · Bentonville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1998 · N5246C · Substantial damage
  > the damage to the empennage was due to flutter.
- [NTSB CHI98IA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98IA167.md): McDonnell Douglas MD82 · Washington, DC · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1998 · N951U · No damage
  > The failure of the Dual Axis Accelerometer.
- [NTSB MIA98LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA120.md): Bell 205 · Wewahitchka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1998 · N508DD · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control as a result of erratic flight control movement due to a surge in hydraulic pressure for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW98FA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA170.md): Piper PA-28-235 · New Orleans, LA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1998 · N21LL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inability to maintain control of the airplane after experiencing spatial disorientation. Factors were the total failure of the vacuum pump, fog, drizzle, and night conditions.
- [NTSB SEA98LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA058.md): Cessna 195A · Bend, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1998 · N1069D · Substantial damage
  > Separation by fracture of the left main gear leg, as the result of fatigue cracks that initiated in corrosion pits on the gear leg surface.

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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=25

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