# 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 CHI92LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA177.md): Piper PA-22 · Breezy Point, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1992 · N9534D · Substantial damage
  > The partial failure of the tail wheel assembly due to a fatigue fracture of an internal spring.
- [NTSB NYC92LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA097.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Hazard, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1992 · CGDNH · Substantial damage
  > The internal failure of the brake's master cylinder. Factors contributing to this accident were; the pilot's improperly planned approach and failure to touch down at the proper point.
- [NTSB ATL92IA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92IA113.md): Lockheed L-1011-1 · Atlanta, GA · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1992 · N718DA · No damage
  > The overheating of the number 2 air cycle machine which resulted in an emergency evacuation via slides; the failure of the flight attendants to secure the slide girt bars.
- [NTSB CHI92LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA160.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Round Lake, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1992 · N812PC · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to follow emergency procedures, and the fire in the electrical system for reasons undetermined.
- [NTSB LAX92LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA225.md): Schempp-Hirth Ventus A/16.6 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1992 · N8KS · Destroyed
  > The inflight disconnection of the right aileron 'otellier coupler fitting due to lubricants on the coupler slide lock plate, and the failure of the glider manufacturer to include appropriate precautionary information in the maintenance and/or flight manual.…
- [NTSB ATL92LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA110.md): Wicks Bobcat · White House, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1992 · N9CK · Destroyed
  > The pilot/owner's improper design change of the wing spar which resulted in the overload failure of the left wing. A factor was the pilot/owner's failure to perform a periodic inspection.
- [NTSB SEA92LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA220.md): Bellanca 7ACA · Rosalia, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1992 · N9159L · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the tailwheel spring bracket. A factor to the accident was: directional control was not maintained.
- [NTSB CHI92DCG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCG02.md): A. H. Gettings Glassair SH2 · Marshall, MO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 30, 1992 · N18KG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate pre-takeoff flight control check.
- [NTSB ATL92LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA112.md): Cessna 210F · Manteo, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1992 · N5811F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate emergency procedures, in that he failed to note the discharge of electrical power on the ammeter, and his loss of directional control during the off airport landing. Factors were the disabled alternator and a low cloud ceiling.
- [NTSB BFO92LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA081.md): Cessna 172M · Coatesville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1992 · N733PG · Substantial damage
  > The passengers interference with the control yoke, which resulted in the airplane entering an unusual attitude, and the pilot overstressing the wings during the recovery.
- [NTSB LAX92IA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92IA209.md): Boeing 767-222 · Los Angeles, CA · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 13, 1992 · N604UA · Minor damage
  > A rupture in the airplane's air condition/heat/pressurization/apu duct, along its welded seam. Contributing to the incident was the manufacturers' failure to issue a service bulletin applicalbe to all APU ducts in the systems.
- [NTSB CHI92LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA148.md): Stinson 108-2 · Olathe, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1992 · N9694K · Substantial damage
  > The in flight separation of the propeller tip. An associated factor is the rough and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB BFO92LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA055.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Falmouth, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1992 · N7851P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged the airplane's altitude and distance in reference to the runway. Contributing to the accident was the fuel system leak.
- [NTSB CHI92DEM02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DEM02.md): Gillespie/Pitts S1C · Freeland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 6, 1992 · N71309 · Substantial damage
  > A total failure of the rudder control cable and unavailability of rudder to control the airplane during its landing process. Factors which contributed to the accident were directional control and remedial action not being possible on behalf of the pilot.
- [NTSB FTW92LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA125.md): Shewmaker BD5 · Castroville, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1992 · N68DS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the flare. Factors were the engagement of the propeller feathering system and the pilot's total lack of experience in type aircraft and the slipped propeller pitch change system.
- [NTSB NYC92GA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92GA089.md): Mcdonnell Douglas 500E · Mount Zion, KY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 30, 1992 · N97BR · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight separation of the tail rotor assembly as the result of the loss of an abrasion strip from the leading edge of one of the tail rotor blades, which induced vibrational stresses high enough to initiate fatigue failure in the tail rotor gear box…
- [NTSB CHI92LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA137.md): Bell 47-G2A · Dousman, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1992 · N52HB · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight loss of the swash plate drive link bolt which allowed the swash plate drive assembly to disconnect.
- [NTSB MIA92FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92FA115.md): Boeing 707-324C · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1992 · HK360 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the #3 engine pylon inboard midspar support fitting due to fatigue cracking which resulted in the separation of the number three engine and pylon. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate inspection requirements of the manufacturer and the…
- [NTSB LAX92LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA187.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1992 · N55296 · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate inspection of the airplane's brakes system by maintenance personnel and the maintenance personnel not replacing brake linings that were worn beyond their service limits. The runway lights and fence that were in the airplane's ground path after…
- [NTSB LAX92LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA179.md): Homebuilt Dragonfly · Parker, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1992 · N235JS · Destroyed
  > An oil leak from an unidentified source. The high vegetation along the forced landing area contributed to this accident.
- [NTSB NYC92DHM02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92DHM02.md): Carey Glassair SH2 · West Milford, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 10, 1992 · N80004 · Substantial damage
  > Improper installation of the wheel brakes, which resulted in failure of a left brake line during the landing roll and subsequent loss of directional control and collision with an object after departing the runway.
- [NTSB LAX92LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA175.md): Hughes 369C · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1992 · N8311F · Substantial damage
  > An undetermined failure in the rotor system.
- [NTSB NYC92LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA076.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-32 · Dayton, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1992 · N926L · Minor damage
  > A failed wheel rim following an inadvertent over inflation by the mechanic. Additional causes were the failure of the mechanic to be aware of the pressure being used and his failure to follow procedures. A factor related to the accident was the failure of the…
- [NTSB MIA92FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92FA108.md): Globe GC1-B · Miami, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1992 · N90379 · Destroyed
  > An abrupt pitch up maneuver during acrobatic flight resulting in an overload failure of the right wing spar.
- [NTSB FTW92LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA110.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1992 · N6460Y · Substantial damage
  > The loss of hydraulic fluid due to a ruptured hydraulic line in the landing gear system.
- [NTSB LAX92LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA252.md): Beech B-35 · Newhall, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1992 · N8838A · Substantial damage
  > Improper ruddervator balancing that resulted in ruddervator flutter. Contributing to the accident was insufficient maintenance information to assure that AD compliance and elevator balancing was performed, and an inadequate annual inspection procedure that…
- [NTSB CHI92LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA118.md): Cessna TR182 · Joliet, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1992 · N4822R · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to follow emergency procedures, and the failure of the electrical system. Factors contributing to the accident were electrical arcing, and the lack of total experience in the type of aircraft by the pilot-in-command.
- [NTSB BFO92LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA047.md): Bell 47G-2 · Pikeville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1992 · N2831B · Destroyed
  > Delamination and subsequent failure of a main rotor blade.
- [NTSB LAX92FA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA149.md): Ayres S2R-T34 · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1992 · N59SK · Destroyed
  > A catastrophic wing spar failure precipitated by hidden corrosion and the restricted view of the area of corrosion by the airplane's wing structure.
- [NTSB CHI92DCA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCA01.md): Grumman G-164 · Malden, MO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 23, 1992 · N580Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot could not maintain directional control after one of the main landing gear brakes jammed during a landing roll. The operator did not comply with an airworthiness directive issued to prevent a possible braking system malfunction.
- [NTSB LAX92LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA146.md): Hiller UH-12E · Huron, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1992 · N93478 · Destroyed
  > A separation of the control rotor cuff due to fatigue.
- [NTSB CHI92LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA117.md): Beech F33A · Langdon, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1992 · N2046W · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to fully extend the landing gear using manual procedures after an electrical system failure. A factor associated with the accident is the pilot misreading a published emergency procedure.
- [NTSB ANC92LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA049.md): Piper PA-18 · Shageluk, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1992 · N83367 · Substantial damage
  > The left main landing gear ski being partially disconnected at the time of the landing. Contributing factors were the inadequate preflight by the pilot, and the snow covered landing area.
- [NTSB LAX92LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA150.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Austin, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1992 · N4075R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control due to the failure of his control wheel during an attempted go around.
- [NTSB CHI92FA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA104.md): Cessna 414 · Freeland, MI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1992 · N69662 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's poor judgement in attempting flight after the airplane's fuselage was damaged during a loading operation. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the operator's failure to provide proper weight and balance data for the airplane, the…
- [NTSB LAX92FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA137.md): Robinson R22 · Maricopa, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1992 · N8413Q · Destroyed
  > Destructive mast bumping for an undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB CHI92IA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92IA101.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1992 · N1820U · Minor damage
  > Contaminated anti-skid braking system electrical connectors which resulted in a partial loss of the anti-skid system and locking up of the brakes on the left main gear.
- [NTSB FTW92FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92FA077.md): Bell 212 · Morgan City, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 29, 1992 · N92AL · Destroyed
  > The inflight separation of the main rotor system as results of the main rotor static stop contacting the mast for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW92LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA072.md): Ryan Navion A · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1992 · N39JH · Substantial damage
  > The propeller hydraulic control pitch setting being incorrect for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to identify and correct the pitch setting as the propeller went to a higher setting.
- [NTSB ANC92FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92FA040.md): Bell 214B-1 · Hobart Bay, AK · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1992 · N814RM · Destroyed
  > Separation of the tail rotor and 90 degree gearbox due to the pilot's failure to follow procedures/directives which resulted in the external load cable becoming entangled in the tail rotor. Factors were the turbulent weather and the lack of suitable terrain…
- [NTSB LAX92LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA118.md): Avions Mudry CAP-10B · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1992 · N64ND · Destroyed
  > The failure of the airplanes's left wing spar due to stress overloading caused by pre-existing compression failures in the laminate.
- [NTSB MIA92IA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92IA081.md): Boeing 727-214A · San Juan, PR · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1992 · N752US · Minor damage
  > The flight engineer's lack of training in emergency procedures and his failure to follow published emergency procedures, resulting in his not being able to manually extend the right main landing gear, following the loss of the 'a' hydraulic system.…
- [NTSB LAX92LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA108.md): Sikorsky S55B · Richvale, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1992 · N1033 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the lateral control arm in the cyclic control system.
- [NTSB FTW92LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA066.md): Cessna 172RG · Waco, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1992 · N9754B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to fully extend the landing gear by the alternate gear extention system. Factors were the dark night, low ceiling, fog, drizzle and failure of the electrical system.
- [NTSB ANC92LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA032.md): De Havilland DHC-3 · Metlakatla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1992 · N13GA · Substantial damage
  > Total failure of the rivets attaching the trim tab control horn to the right elevator trim tab.
- [NTSB CHI92DCD01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCD01.md): Raymond Bristow Rand KR-2 · Boone, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Feb 3, 1992 · N1066 · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control. A factor in the accident is total failure of the airplane canopy.
- [NTSB CHI92LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA085.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Cedar Rapids, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1992 · N427KP · Substantial damage
  > A result of the pilot-in-command not understanding the airplanes emergency procedures and not performing the appropriate emergency procedures. A factor associated with the accident was an electrical system failure.
- [NTSB LAX92LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA104.md): Cessna 150H · Ft Mojave, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 1992 · N23455 · Substantial damage
  > An inadequate annual inspection performed by other maintenance personnel. Contributing to this accident was the flap cable failure due to corrosion.
- [NTSB CHI92IA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92IA079.md): Aerospatiale AS-355F1 · Lansing, MI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 1992 · N101UM · Minor damage
  > A fatigue failure of a fuel system line fitting during cruise flight.
- [NTSB DEN92FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92FA028.md): Beech 35 · Nucla, CO · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1992 · N3342V · Substantial damage
  > Improper static balance of the ruddervators following rebuilding/repainting, which resulted in empennage flutter.

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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=42

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