# 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 NYC06IA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06IA229.md): American Blimp A-60+ · Manchester, MA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2006 · N614LG · Minor damage
  > A malfunction of the rudder control system, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. Contributing to the incident was the inadequate design of the chain keeper guards.
- [NTSB CHI06LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA268.md): Windler Tri Q2 · Branson, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2006 · N6628K · Destroyed
  > Fatigue failure, originating in an area of surface corrosion, of the right elevator mid span hinge pin and the subsequent failure of the elevator torque tube. Additional causes are the separation of the elevator from the airframe due to the hinge pin and…
- [NTSB CHI06CA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA270.md): Devereux Mustang II · Auburn, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2006 · N44DX · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left main landing gear attachment weld which resulted in the pilot's inablility to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB LAX06LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA298.md): Mooney M20C · Auburn, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2006 · N5577Q · Substantial damage
  > the fatigue failure of the elevator's control rod due to inadequate lubrication. Contributing factors were the inadequate maintenance and the owner-pilot's failure to comply with an airworthiness directive.
- [NTSB NYC06LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA224.md): Garlick OH-58A · East Bridgewate, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2006 · N802JB · No damage
  > The completion center's installation of the incorrect (shorter) release cable, and the ground crewmember's improper movement under the flight path during a bin transfer.
- [NTSB CHI06CA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA267.md): Columbia 350 · Bloomington, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 15, 2006 · N6500V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not comply with the pilot operating handbook warning when he intentionally opened the cabin door during flight.
- [NTSB CHI06LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA262.md): Cessna 310P · Kennett, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2006 · N5858M · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the left main landing gear torque link during landing resulting in a loss of control and runway excursion. Contributing factors were a failure to comply with the airframe manufacturer's service bulletin, and the pilot's inability to maintain…
- [NTSB CHI06LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA260.md): Endless Skies L164 · Durand, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2006 · N2627J · Substantial damage
  > The kit builder's improper installation of the aileron bracket leading to the aileron flutter during cruise that resulted in the wing spars' failure.
- [NTSB LAX06LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA290.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2006 · N323CP · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate maintenance adjustment and missing mixture spring, which resulted in a loss of engine power during approach.
- [NTSB SEA06LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA175.md): Straw T-Bird II · Leamington, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2006 · N339JL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of aircraft control (control not possible) due to the failure of the left elevator control surface which was the result of a missing inboard bolt (for undetermined reason) which holds the left elevator bow in place.
- [NTSB NYC06CA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA218.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · Farmingdale, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2006 · N5501A · Substantial damage
  > An inadequate annual inspection of the airplane, which resulted in a total failure of the elevator cable during flight, and subsequent uncontrolled descent into terrain.
- [NTSB ATL06CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA125.md): Brown Floyd L Christen Eagle II · Topsail Beach, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2006 · N225FL · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight separation of the engine and propeller from the airframe for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the airplane's uncontrolled impact with water.
- [NTSB ANC06LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA143.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2006 · N4466T · Substantial damage
  > The fracture of the aluminum alloy landing gear adapter assembly, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB DEN06LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA116.md): Baker RV-3AB · Laramie, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2006 · N43EM · Destroyed
  > The in-flight failure of the right wing spar during aerobatic flight. Contributing to the accident was the owner/operator's failure to comply with the service bulletin issued by the kit manufacturer.
- [NTSB LAX06IA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06IA301.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-9-83 · Long Beach, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2006 · N944AS · Minor damage
  > The over wing heater blanket wiring installation that had chaffed and arced, which produced an electrical smell in the cabin area.
- [NTSB SEA06LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA166.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Auburn, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2006 · N6249P · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear's normal retraction/extension assembly due to an overload condition.
- [NTSB LAX06LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA270.md): Burkhart Grob Flugzeugbau G109 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2006 · N39262 · Substantial damage
  > The failure and separation of one propeller blade for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA06CA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA157.md): Piggott Bearhawk · Port Angeles, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 5, 2006 · N347JP · Substantial damage
  > The loss of directional control as a result of the disconnected tail wheel steering system, which led to an inadvertent ground loop during the landing roll.
- [NTSB LAX06GA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06GA254.md): Aviation International Rotors CH-54A · Happy Camp, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Aug 5, 2006 · N6156U · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of tail rotor blade spindle, which resulted in the separation of the blade and tail rotor gearbox.
- [NTSB LAX06CA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA276.md): Interstate S-1A · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 1, 2006 · N28332 · Substantial damage
  > the in-flight separation of the control stick. A contributing factor was the rough terrain for the forced landing, which resulted in a collapsed landing gear.
- [NTSB CHI06CA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA221.md): Air Tractor AT-400 · Springfield, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2006 · N23720 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane as a result of the partial failure of the tail wheel assembly. A factor associated with the accident was the crop that the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB NYC06FA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06FA184.md): Boeing 737-300 · Pittsburgh, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2006 · N529AU · Substantial damage
  > The airplane tug driver's inadvertent movement of the tug gear shift lever from forward to reverse, which resulted in the nose landing gear collapse. Contributing to the accident was the defective gear shift lever.
- [NTSB SEA06CA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA149.md): Maule M-7-235C · Auburn, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2006 · N15SN · Substantial damage
  > The loss of directional control [not possible] during landing roll as a result of the disconnected tail wheel steering assembly [for undetermined reasons], which led to an inadvertent ground loop during the landing roll.
- [NTSB SEA06FA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06FA146.md): Spectrum Aeronautical 33 · Spanish Fork, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2006 · N322LA · Destroyed
  > Incorrect installation by company maintenance personnel of the aft upper torque tube bell crank resulting in roll control that was opposite to that commanded in the cockpit. Contributing factors were the lack of maintenance documentation detailing the…
- [NTSB LAX06LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA242.md): Cessna 182P · Hemet, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2006 · N9886M · Substantial damage
  > the shaking and backfiring of the engine for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI06LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA207.md): Schlei Avid Flyer Speed Win · Fergus Falls, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2006 · N507S · Substantial damage
  > the fractured aileron bell crank and elevator clevis rod end.
- [NTSB LAX06LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA236.md): Hammack Air Command Elite · Hilo, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2006 · N6111A · Destroyed
  > an in-flight separation of a control rod joint assembly, which resulted in the pilot's loss of control. The underlying reason for the separation could not be determined.
- [NTSB NYC06IA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06IA176.md): Eurocopter AS-350 BA · Philadelphia, PA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2006 · N606TV · No damage
  > A loss of hydraulic boost for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA06LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA123.md): Bell 206B · Pompano Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2006 · N515AA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare during a precautionary landing. A factor in the accident was the unusual noise as a result of an improper repaired air conditioner compressor system.
- [NTSB ATL06IA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06IA108.md): Dassault Mystere Falcon 900 · Greenville, SC · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2006 · N699BG · No damage
  > The malfunction of the anti-skid system SPAD controller during the landing roll, which resulted in failure of the anti-skid braking system, and a runway overrun.
- [NTSB NYC06LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA175.md): Enstrom 280C · Danville, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2006 · N5691B · Substantial damage
  > A partial failure of the override clutch assembly. A contributing factor to the accident was the manufacturer's inadequate inspection procedures of the override clutch assembly following a tail rotor strike.
- [NTSB CHI06LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA190.md): Armpriest Breezy · South Haven, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2006 · N316DA · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent stall by pilot during climb following propeller blade damage from the compartment door separation after takeoff. The low altitude and airspeed not maintained by the pilot were additional causes. Contributing factors were the compartment door…
- [NTSB LAX06LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA228.md): Palmer Seawind 3000 · Havasu Lake, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2006 · N8025Q · Destroyed
  > an electrical fire due to improper wiring of the electrical system by other maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB DFW06CA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA178.md): Cessna 180 · Downsville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2006 · N9260C · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction in the braking system which caused the parking brake to engage and lock the right main wheel resulting in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB DFW06CA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA175.md): Cessna C340A · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2006 · N2745F · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the left main landing gear as result of the failure of the gear pivot bolt for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA06LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA133.md): Nanchang China CJ-6 · Brewster, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2006 · N8120H · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine's three planetary gears for undetermined reasons. A factor contributing to the accident was the tree orchard.
- [NTSB SEA06LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA135.md): Hughes 369D · Moab, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2006 · N369PB · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the collective bungee support bracket due to non-compliance with a service information notice, which resulted in the pilot executing a precautionary autorotative landing. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the landing.
- [NTSB CHI06GA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06GA174.md): Bell UH-1H · Chicago, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 30, 2006 · N681FD · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight separation of a tail rotor driveshaft hanger bearing due to inadequate maintenance performed by maintenance personnel. Contributing to the accident was the inability to maintain directional control due to the lack of tail rotor thrust.
- [NTSB LAX06CA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA217.md): Beech 76 · El Cajon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2006 · N6720T · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the "A" frame tube, which caused the left main landing gear to collapse.
- [NTSB MIA06FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06FA120.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-60 · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2006 · N316PR · Destroyed
  > the pilot’s loss of aircraft control during the initial climb which was precipitated by the sudden loss of thrust and increase in drag from the right engine, and the pilot’s failure to adhere to the published emergency procedures regarding the position of the…
- [NTSB ATL06CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA097.md): Cessna R182 · Lebanon, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 22, 2006 · N6124T · Substantial damage
  > Improper maintenance by other maintenance personnel resulting in the puncture of the landing gear hydraulic down line and the failure of the main landing gear to extended on landing.
- [NTSB CHI06FA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA158.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-9-83 · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2006 · N961TW · Substantial damage
  > The jammed nose landing gear due to a failure of the nose landing gear spray deflector for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA06FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06FA117.md): Beech 65-A90-1 · Tampa, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2006 · N7043G · Destroyed
  > The poor in-flight planning decision by the captain for his failure to establish the airplane on a stabilized approach for a forced landing, resulting in the airplane landing on a taxiway near the departure end of the runway. Contributing to the accident were…
- [NTSB DFW06CA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA157.md): Caproni Vizzola Cos. Aero. Calif A-21 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2006 · N9FM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/owner's failure to properly secure the right wing, which resulted in the in-flight separation of the right wing.
- [NTSB DEN06IA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06IA083.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-90-30 · Denver, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2006 · N907DA · Minor damage
  > a brake fire for reasons undetermined. A contributing factor was the inadequate inspection by the maintenance crew.
- [NTSB MIA06LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA126.md): Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Navarre, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2006 · N4035G · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate manufacturing of the plates of the tail rotor tension-torsion bar assembly resulting in fatigue failure.
- [NTSB LAX06LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA190.md): Aviat Pitts S-2B · Antioch, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2006 · N117PS · Substantial damage
  > The loss of oil pressure due to metal pieces from the number 5 piston skirt in the oil system, which prevented the oil valve top ball valve from seating. The muddy terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB ANC06LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA070.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Birchwood, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2006 · N7452J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper servicing/adjustment of the main landing gear brakes, which resulted in a locked brake and a loss of control while taxiing.
- [NTSB DFW06CA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA158.md): Ayres S2R-600 · Childress, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 1, 2006 · N70AF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control while landing due to the failure of the rudder horn due to corrosion.
- [NTSB NYC06FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06FA128.md): Embraer EMB-170 · Dulles, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 31, 2006 · N651RW · Substantial damage
  > Improper servicing of the nose landing gear strut and the operator's inadequate maintenance procedure. A factor was the inadequate checklist provided to the flight crew by the operator.

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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=4

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