# 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 41 of 79 · 3,929 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB CHI92LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA281.md): Cessna 172RG · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1992 · N9578B · Substantial damage > Main landing gear collapse as a result of the failure of a landing gear hydraulic pump seal. - [NTSB LAX92FA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA374.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Concord, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1992 · N4305Y · Destroyed > The following Probable Cause was modified on April18, 2007, as a result of new information provided to the NTSB. The improper installation of the 1.75 inch od plug in the crankshaft by unknown maintenance personnel which resulted in an inadvertent feathering… - [NTSB ATL92IA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92IA169.md): Saab-Scania 340B · Chattanooga, TN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1992 · N245AE · No damage > The failure and subsequent seizure of the reduction gear box, and the failure of the propeller control unit as a result of contaminated oil supply which is shared with the gear box. - [NTSB ANC92IA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92IA147.md): Short Brothers SH-7 · Sheldon Point, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1992 · N53NS · Minor damage > The unlatching of the left crew entrance door by means undetermined and the lack of adherence to door check items by the pilot in command on the requisite checklists. A factor relating to the incident was the separation of the door from the frame when opened… - [NTSB CHI92IA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92IA260.md): Douglas DC-8-61 · Morton Grove, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1992 · N845AX · Minor damage > Failure of the right main landing gear door actuator. - [NTSB MIA92LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA167.md): Boeing 737-200 · Miami, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1992 · N206AU · No damage > Failure (short) of a diode located inside a transformer which is located in the no. 1 generator control unit. - [NTSB ANC92GA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92GA155.md): Bell 206B · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 25, 1992 · N83139 · Substantial damage > Poor maintenance and inspection procedures by the contract maintenance personnel, as well as improper maintenance and installation of the fuel line by the contract maintenance personnel. Factors relating to the accident were the turboshaft engine vibrations… - [NTSB MIA92IA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92IA166.md): Douglas DC-8-71F · Miami, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1992 · N748UP · Minor damage > Failure of the aircraft operator maintenance personnel to adequately lubricate and seal the main landing gear bogie beam swivel joint as required by manufacturer and operator maintenance program requirements. This allowed moisture to enter the swivel joint… - [NTSB FTW92FA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92FA215.md): Bell XV-15 301 · Arlington, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1992 · N702NA · Destroyed > Inadequate maintenance and inspection which resulted in a disconnected proprotor governor linkage. - [NTSB NYC92LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA170.md): Gerald Barker Quicky 2 · Altoona, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1992 · N244GB · Substantial damage > An onground collision with a VASI light box after the tailwheel strut broke upon touchdown and the pilot lost directional control. - [NTSB NYC92LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA166.md): Mitsubishi MU-2-60 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1992 · N66LA · Substantial damage > The in-flight separation of a propeller blade as a result of fatigue cracking initiated from multiple sites located at corrosion pits in the balancing hole. Contributing factors in the accident were: the failure to detect the corrosion during the last… - [NTSB FTW92LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA210.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Russellville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1992 · N5981P · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper flare. Factors were the propeller system's pitch change mechanism disconnected due to improper overhaul and failure to install the staking pins by other maintenance personnel. - [NTSB LAX92LA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA349.md): Hiller UH12-E, Saloy Conver · Arvin, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1992 · N9753C · Substantial damage > The failure of the tension torsion bar pin due to fatigue. Contributing to this accident was that it was not possible for the pilot to flare the helicopter on landing. - [NTSB NYC92FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92FA161.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Bradford, NY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1992 · N44AE · Destroyed > A mechanical malfunction of the artificial horizon in IMC that resulted in spatial disorientation of the pilot and his inability to maintain airplane orientation. A factor in the accident was the improper maintenance of the artificial horizon. - [NTSB NYC92LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA163.md): Piper J-3 · Portsmouth, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1992 · N87945 · Substantial damage > The failure of the propeller leading edge as the result of corrosion and the subsequent forced landing on unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB NYC92LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA162.md): Piper PA-18A-150 · Ocean City, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1992 · N9374D · Substantial damage > The airplane nosing over on landing roll due to inadequate airplane handling characteristics while landing with the banner attached. Factors related to the accident were the use of rope instead of steel cable, the main landing gear mounted tow hitch, and the… - [NTSB LAX92LA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA343.md): Burkhart Grob 103 · Truckee, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1992 · N103FB · Substantial damage > The inadequate aircraft maintenance and flight manuals and unavailable information pertaining to the inspection of the spoiler system. Contributing to this accident was the worn and jammed spoiler attachment limiting block. - [NTSB NYC92LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA151.md): Rockwell 112-TC · St Mary'S, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1992 · N4531W · Destroyed > The fatigue cracking fracture of the propeller hub, resulting in a forced landing, and collision with a house. - [NTSB LAX92LA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA344.md): Cessna 320A · Novato, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1992 · N3014R · Substantial damage > The locked left brake assembly due to the missing brake retaining clips. - [NTSB LAX92LA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA338.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Parker, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1992 · N1547P · Substantial damage > The inadequate overhaul of the propeller blade by the overhaul facility. Contributing to this accident was the rough and uneven terrain. - [NTSB NYC92GA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92GA147.md): Sikorsky S-76A · Graefenburg, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 7, 1992 · N50KY · Destroyed > An inadequate preflight inspection by the flight crew by failing to assure that all four of the engine cowling latches were properly secured, which resulted in subsequent failure of section ii of the tail rotor driveshaft after the cowling contacted the main… - [NTSB LAX92FA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA331.md): Cessna 152 · Maricopa, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1992 · N49016 · Destroyed > The pilot exceeded the design stress limits of the airplane structure by attempting an abrupt maneuver at a speed in excess of the maneuvering speed. - [NTSB CHI92FA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA223.md): Edra/Mcdermitt Seabird/Petrel · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1992 · N109SB · Destroyed > Inadequate quality control during the manufacturing process resulting in the in-flight structural failure of the tailboom. - [NTSB CHI92DEX04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DEX04.md): Alkire Pietenpol · Delphi, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 31, 1992 · N2739 · Substantial damage > Separation of the propeller while in flight, and unsuitable terrain to effect a forced landing. - [NTSB DCA92MA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA92MA044.md): Lockheed L-1011-385-1 · Jamaica, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Jul 30, 1992 · N11002 · Destroyed > Design deficiencies in the stall warning system that permitted a defect to go undetected, the failure of twa's maintenance program to correct a repetitive malfunction of the stall warning system, and inadequate crew coordination between the captain and first… - [NTSB LAX92LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA319.md): Bell UH-1B · Hayfork, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1992 · N89NW · Substantial damage > The failure of the main rotor drive shaft due to the improper installation by company maintenance personnel of an 'o' ring seal, which allowed the packing grease to escape and caused the over temperature failure of the drive shaft. A factor in the accident… - [NTSB CHI92LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA213.md): Beech H35 · Baraboo, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1992 · N7957D · Substantial damage > Inadequate maintenance service and aircraft preflight by the pilot. A factor contributing to this accident was a partial failure of the brake system. - [NTSB ATL92LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA145.md): Cessna 180B · Monroe, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1992 · N9581B · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot's seat assembly for an undetermined reason(s) which resulted in a loss of control during the takeoff roll. - [NTSB FTW92LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA185.md): Beech D55 · Pineville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1992 · N2TY · Substantial damage > The mechanical binding of the yoke after liftoff. - [NTSB DEN92IA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92IA074.md): Embraer EMB-120 RT · Denver, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1992 · N221YV · No damage > Open air ground circuit breakers that allowed the propellers to overspeed. A factor was: clear air turbulence. - [NTSB CHI92DEX03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DEX03.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Decker, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 18, 1992 · N4766Y · Destroyed > Failure of the right wing spar, improper maintenance/modification, and failure to comply with an airworthiness directive. - [NTSB CHI92LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA209.md): Beech E35 · Escanaba, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1992 · N3488B · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to fly into known adverse weather conditions. - [NTSB ATL92LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA140.md): Piper PA-30 · Shallotte, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1992 · N160MJ · Substantial damage > The deterioration of the left main fuel bladder which resulted in the premature exhaustion of the fuel supply and the loss of engine power. A factor was soft terrain. - [NTSB FTW92IA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92IA184.md): Boeing 737-222 · Oklahoma City, OK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1992 · N12235 · No damage > Hydraulic fluid exhaustion due to the chafed 'a' system hydraulic line and the improper installation by unknown maintenance personnel of the 'b' system line. - [NTSB CHI92LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA207.md): Cessna 172N · Bates City, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1992 · N1324E · Substantial damage > Total failure of the airplane windshield. - [NTSB BFO92FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA093.md): Cessna U206F · Portland, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1992 · CGTCM · Substantial damage > Improper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot, resulting in fuel starvation due to improper positioning of the fuel selector. Factors related to the accident were: an undetermined electrical failure, and loss of fuel quantity indication. - [NTSB DEN92IA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92IA072.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Lamar, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1992 · N3030K · Minor damage > Fractured nose landing gear bolt due to fatigue. - [NTSB LAX92LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA282.md): Stinson 108-3 · Montague, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1992 · N592C · Substantial damage > The disintegration of the left wheel during the landing roll out and the resultant inability of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft. A factor in the accident was the soft nature of the terrain encountered by the aircraft after leaving… - [NTSB CHI92DCD08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCD08.md): John Schackel Q2 · Rutland, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 4, 1992 · N84JS · Substantial damage > A fatigue failure of the engine crankshaft during cruise flight. - [NTSB CHI92DCQ05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCQ05.md): Virgil Larson Varieze,LONG EZ · Chanute, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 1, 1992 · N18VL · Substantial damage > A delamination and inflight separation of a propeller blade during cruise flight. - [NTSB ATL92LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA133.md): Cessna 402B · Tuscaloosa, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1992 · N910WT · Substantial damage > The improper installation of the emergency exit, by an unknown person, which resulted in its separation, in flight. - [NTSB MIA92IA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92IA141.md): CASA 212 · Mayaguez, PR · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1992 · N428CA · No damage > Failure of the nosegear assembly steering actuator due to play at the lower trunnion, which caused a vibration, failure of the steering actuator, subsequent on ground loss of control, and on-ground collision with a sign during landing rollout. - [NTSB SEA92LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA131.md): Stinson 108-3 · Corbett, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1992 · N6470M · Substantial damage > The failure of the float attach fitting, and the separation of the floats from the aircraft. - [NTSB SEA92IA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92IA136.md): Fokker F.28 MK 1000 · Portland, OR · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1992 · CGTAH · No damage > The partial failure of the horizontal stabilizer trim drive system, the restricted movement of the stabilizer, and the overtorque of a system component. - [NTSB CHI92LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA185.md): Cessna 150H · Three Rivers, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1992 · N22120 · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's selection of a rough and uneven terrain. A factor related to the accident was the pilot-in-command's poor inflight decision making. - [NTSB FTW92FA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92FA165.md): Piper J3C-65 · Addison, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1992 · N3128M · Substantial damage > Failure of the left elevator assembly due to corrosion. - [NTSB ANC92LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA093.md): Cessna 185F · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1992 · N125KT · Substantial damage > Failure to maintain directional control. Factors include tailwheel vibration/shimmy, and an inadvertent ground loop. - [NTSB MIA92LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA139.md): Extra Flugzeugbau 300 · Titusville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1992 · N300XL · Substantial damage > Separation of the propeller governor cover from the body for undetermined reasons and visual restriction of the pilot due to leaking oil which covered the windscreen. - [NTSB NYC92LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA119.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Felton, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1992 · N21RE · Substantial damage > A precautionary landing in unsuitable terrain. An additional cause was the failure of the mechanic to tighten the oil return line on the number three cylinder. A factor related to the accident was the pressure the mechanic felt to complete the job in a timely… - [NTSB FTW92LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA155.md): Sikorsky S-76A · Morgan City, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1992 · N2620 · Substantial damage > The second pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=130&page=42 ## 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=41 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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