# 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 DEN07FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07FA068.md): Flight Design USA CT-SW · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 2007 · N102RK · Substantial damage
  > The total failure of the left main landing gear strut due to overload during the landing resulting in the loss of control and subsequent nose over. A factor contributing to the accident was the chief pilot 's inability to maintain directional control of the…
- [NTSB LAX07LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA106.md): Enstrom F-28F · Monmouth, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2007 · N785M · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the main drive belt tension assembly shaft due to high cycle, low stress fatigue.
- [NTSB DEN07IA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07IA066.md): Diamond Aircraft Industries DA-20-C1 · Pueblo, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2007 · N921DA · No damage
  > The failure of the horizontal stabilizer forward bracket bolts due to insufficent preload during factory installation.
- [NTSB CHI07LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA080.md): Wood Quickie Q-2 · Edwardsville, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 2007 · N89WW · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise due to loose cylinder head bolts/loose cylinders.
- [NTSB MIA07IA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07IA052.md): Liberty Aerospace XL-2 · Ormond Beach, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2007 · N550XL · Minor damage
  > The improper manufacturing of the nose undercarriage leg by the vendor, and the inadequate surveillance of the vendor by the airplane manufacturer.
- [NTSB ANC07LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA021.md): Cessna 402C · Cordova, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 2007 · N402ET · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear linkage during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control and the collapse of the right main landing gear. A factor associated with the accident was the failure of company maintenance personnel…
- [NTSB LAX07IA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07IA093.md): Columbia LC41-550FG · Banning, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2007 · N194LF · No damage
  > Jammed aileron flight control during cruise flight due to the presence of foreign object debris, which resulted from the manufacturer's improper processes.
- [NTSB MIA07LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA049.md): McDonnell Douglas 369FF · Placida, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 2007 · N819BP · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight separation of the tail rotor pitch change control rod and bellcrank during takeoff-initial climb.
- [NTSB SEA07LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA062.md): Cessna 172RG · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2007 · N9395B · Substantial damage
  > The fracture and failure of the right landing gear actuator, which resulted in a gear collapse during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CHI07LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA064.md): Cessna 414A · Dickinson, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2007 · N6631C · Substantial damage
  > The undetermined failure of the emergency landing gear system and the retraction of the right main landing gear during landing.
- [NTSB NYC07LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA061.md): Cessna 310Q · Atlantic City, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2007 · N20SS · Substantial damage
  > The inoperative safe gear indicator light switch. Contributing to the accident was the pilot hand-cranking the landing gear past the physical stop.
- [NTSB SEA07LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA055.md): Cessna 421 · Pocatello, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 2007 · N4584L · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the bolt that attaches the elevator trim tab actuator rod to the elevator trim tab horn, resulting in violent flutter of the elevator, and eventually to the separation of the inboard half of the right elevator.
- [NTSB DEN07IA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07IA055.md): Bombardier CL-600-2B19 · Cripple Creek, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 2007 · N17337 · Minor damage
  > A fatigue fracture, which resulted in the separation of the No.1 engine fan disk. Contributing factors in the accident were the operators' maintenance personnel lack of training to be able to detect arc-out damage on the fan disk, and the fan disk…
- [NTSB NYC07CA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA059.md): Cessna 182E · Ashland, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 19, 2007 · N9392X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly secure the seat locking pin.
- [NTSB MIA07LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA039.md): Cessna 177 · Carrabelle, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2007 · N29888 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to detect corrosion and a fatigue crack during the last annual inspection.
- [NTSB MIA07LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA038.md): Piper PA-46-500TP · Tampa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2007 · N184RB · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate design of the engine mount by the manufacturer, resulting in fatigue failure at the actuator attach foot and partial collapse of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB CHI07CA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA058.md): Learjet 35A · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 10, 2007 · N40AN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during an inflight maneuver which resulted in the design stress limits of the airplane being exceeded. A factor was the excessive airspeed encountered during recovery.
- [NTSB DEN07IA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07IA048.md): Raytheon B300 · Englewood, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 2007 · N945SH · Minor damage
  > This case was modified 10/30/2007 Failure of the nose landing gear upper torque knee due to overstress, and the pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB MIA07LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA041.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33 · Immokalee, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 2007 · N5728S · No damage
  > The failure of the glider towing "weak link," for undetermined reasons, at an inadequate altitude to effect a normal landing, resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB DEN07LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07LA044.md): Marino Exec 162F-1995 · Baldwin City, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 2007 · N113JD · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the tail rotor drive belt for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN07CA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA046.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Walden, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 1, 2007 · N821GS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot experiencing lateral flight control stiffness for undetermined reasons and the pilot's intentional wheels up landing. Factors were the snow covered and rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB CHI07LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA056.md): Piper PA-24-260B · Belleville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2006 · N9284P · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the torque link bolt which resulted in the right main landing gear strut scissors separating and becoming jammed in the wheel well. Contributing to the accident was the seized torque link bolt due to surface corrosion.
- [NTSB ANC07LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA009.md): Gates Learjet 35A · Nashville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 2006 · N136WE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty crosswind conditions during landing, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with the runway. Factors contributing to the accident were the failure of the aileron augmentation (spoiler) flight control…
- [NTSB DEN07CA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA039.md): Cessna T210M · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 25, 2006 · N6051N · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the mechanic to comply with the required replacement schedule resulting in the failure of the hydraulic line and the resulting gear up landing.
- [NTSB MIA07CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA030.md): Morgan, Marvin R. Zenair CH701 Stol · Lithia, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 24, 2006 · N817DJ · Substantial damage
  > Collapse of the nosegear for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI07LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA043.md): Cessna 560 · North Canton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2006 · N49NS · Substantial damage
  > The rupture of the hydraulic pressure hose assembly, which was caused by internal wear between the hose's fire sleeve and stainless steel braid, and the failure of the emergency landing gear assembly to deploy the right main landing gear during approach.…
- [NTSB SEA07CA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA032.md): Riley D-16A · Point Roberts, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 1, 2006 · N119N · Substantial damage
  > the pre-existing crack in the nose wheel fork, which allowed separation of the nose wheel during the takeoff roll, resulting in collapse of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB LAX07LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA045.md): Nanchang CJ-6A · Queen Creek, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2006 · N8181C · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power resulting from the failure of the engine's air compressor due to a seized piston, which resulted in the stoppage of the oil pump, fuel pump, and tachometer generator, in addition to the compressor. The underlying reason for the…
- [NTSB SEA07LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA022.md): McDonnell Douglas 369E · Lyons, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2006 · N1611W · Substantial damage
  > A severing of the helicopter's cyclic and collective rods by one of the load lifting slings following the failure of the other sling. A contributing factor was the hard landing due to the fact that an autorotation was not possible.
- [NTSB DFW07CA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA031.md): Cessna 210 · Baytown, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 22, 2006 · N7499E · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the main landing gear to fully extend for an undetermined reason during takeoff-initial climb, which resulted in a gear-up landing.
- [NTSB LAX07LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA039.md): Cessna 172RG · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2006 · N28RJ · Substantial damage
  > An undetermined total electrical failure. The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear to the down and locked position was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC07LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA030.md): Stump Rotorway Exec 90 · Manchester, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2006 · N169JS · Substantial damage
  > An improperly installed oil line, which resulted in oil line fatigue failure and a subsequent loss of oil to the engine. A contributing factor was the sloping terrain at the forced landing site.
- [NTSB CHI07IA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07IA067.md): Piper PA-46-500TP · Fort Wayne, IN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2006 · N4185L · Minor damage
  > The fatigue failure/separation of the engine mount's nose gear actuator attachment foot, and the manufacturer's inadequate engine mount/nose gear actuator attachment design.
- [NTSB CHI07CA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA023.md): Mooney M20J · Akron, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 14, 2006 · N202WB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during final approach resulting in an inadvertent stall. Contributing factors were the airplane's low altitude at the time of the stall and the asymmetric flap configuration.
- [NTSB DEN07LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07LA024.md): Bell UH-1H · Melrose, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2006 · N24CF · Substantial damage
  > the in-flight failure and separation of both tail rotor blades. Contributing factors in this accident were the check pilot interferring with the controls and his failure to relinquish control to the pilot-in-command.
- [NTSB MIA07LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA013.md): Winter J.T/Johnson Kitfox III · Southwest Ranch, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2006 · N727PD · Substantial damage
  > The owner/builder's improper maintenance/installation of the propeller which resulted in a propeller blade coming loose and separating from the hub.
- [NTSB DFW07CA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA025.md): Eiben Theodore Quickie Q-200 · Denton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 11, 2006 · N218E · Substantial damage
  > The loss of control during takeoff as result of the failure of the right wing for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX07FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07FA026.md): Aircraft Mfg & Dev. CH601XL Slsa · Yuba City, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 2006 · N158MD · Destroyed
  > In-flight structural failure of the horizontal stabilizer and wings for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI07FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07FA016.md): Cessna 175 · Battle Creek, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2006 · N9408B · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power while in cruise flight due to an oil leak from the nose seal of the reduction gear case. Contributing to the accident were the oil leak, the pilot's reduced visibility out the windscreen, and rising terrain.
- [NTSB NYC07CA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA019.md): Cessna 172M · Wakefield, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 31, 2006 · N20931 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control during the landing. A factor to the accident was the wind gusts.
- [NTSB CHI07LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA011.md): Cessna R182 · Ames, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2006 · N5274S · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the landing gear actuator pin and the exterior visual maintenance inspection for cracks not possible by company maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB LAX07IA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07IA014.md): Boeing 737-790 · Los Angeles, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2006 · N614AS · No damage
  > A complete failure and depressurization of both hydraulic systems due to two separate events: 1) the failure of a engine driven pump on the 'A' system, and 2) the fatigue fracture and failure of a hydraulic line on the 'B' system.
- [NTSB LAX07FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07FA012.md): Piper PA-42 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2006 · N121CS · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot following a jet aircraft to maintain adequate separation from the high velocity jet core exhaust. The separation of the T-tail upper section vertical stabilizer of the following aircraft due to contact with the high velocity jet core…
- [NTSB LAX07CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA010.md): Monocoupe 110 Special · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 15, 2006 · N501W · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the forward left main landing gear attach point resulting in loss of control.
- [NTSB DFW07FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07FA004.md): Aero Commander 690A · Antlers, OK · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2006 · N55JS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to reduce airspeed while operating in an area of moderate turbulence, resulting in an in-flight break up. Contributing factors were the pilot's decision to exceed the maximum takeoff weight, and the prevailing turbulence.
- [NTSB NYC07LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA006.md): Beech BE-200 · Leonardtown, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2006 · N528WG · Substantial damage
  > The airplane manufacturer's inadequate landing gear downlock plate maintenance orientation information, and the disengaged main landing gear.
- [NTSB DEN07FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07FA008.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-90-30 · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2006 · N906DA · Substantial damage
  > A fractured nose gear assembly spray deflector that blocked the nose gear from extending during landing, and resulted in an intentional nose gear up landing.
- [NTSB SEA07LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA002.md): Cessna 340A · Kalispell, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2006 · N1920E · Substantial damage
  > The fracture of the adjusting bellcrank in overstress due to binding in a linkage forward of the bell crank.
- [NTSB CHI07LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA002.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Marshall, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2006 · N71TA · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the nose gear to properly extend for undetermined reasons, which resulted in damage to the forward fuselage during landing.
- [NTSB CHI06LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA273.md): Daub Pawnee Chief · McCook, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2006 · N565CH · Destroyed
  > The failure of a welded joint at a cyclic control cable bracket located on the main rotor mast which made control of the helicopter impossible for the pilot.

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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=3

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