# 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 43 of 79 · 3,929 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB BFO92LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA019.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Bowling Green, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1992 · N9161K · Substantial damage > The pilot's premature flare, stalling the airplane which resulted in a hard landing. Factors related to the accident were the dual fuel flow gauge failures and deteriorating weather conditions. - [NTSB MIA92LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA063.md): Beech 58 · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1992 · N4188S · Substantial damage > Partial failure of the landing gear motor which caused internal damage to the landing gear retract motor and gearbox assy. - [NTSB BFO92IA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92IA017.md): de Havilland DHC-8-102 · Baltimore, MD · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1992 · N923HA · Minor damage > Improper installation of the low fuel pressure warning switch snubber on the #1 engine, resulting in fatigue failure of the snubber, a fuel leak (spray), and subsequent explosion/fire damage. A factor related to the incident was: inadequate design of the… - [NTSB CHI92IA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92IA068.md): British Aerospace BAE-ATP · Fort Wayne, IN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 1992 · N852AW · No damage > Failure of company maintenance personnel to maintain the airplane in accordance with existing service bulletins. - [NTSB LAX92LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA081.md): Cessna 210 · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 1992 · N9508T · Substantial damage > The pilot's attempt to restart the engine when there was evidence of a fuel leak. A factor in the accident was the fractured fuel line due to the improper installation and overtorque of the line by company maintenance. - [NTSB FTW92LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA054.md): Alvin D. Campbell KR-2 · San Marcos, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 1992 · N651AC · Destroyed > The modification of the canopy hinge system which resulted in the loss of aircraft control due to an inflight canopy separation. - [NTSB CHI92FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA066.md): Piper PA-31P · Mosinee, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1992 · N500BH · Destroyed > An inflight fire with the cabin heater as the origin, and unsuitable terrain in which to make a forced landing. A factor related to the accident was the soft terrain. - [NTSB NYC92DEG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92DEG01.md): Devenport EAA Biplane · Wilksville, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Dec 16, 1991 · N9601 · Substantial damage > The restricted visibility of the pilot due to oil on the windshield and his goggles, which resulted in a tree strike and uncontrolled touchdown, during the execution of a precautionary landing. Factors related to the accident were a clogged crankcase breather… - [NTSB SEA92LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA027.md): Beech 35 · Klamath Falls, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1991 · N3323V · Substantial damage > Pilot factor in that he failed to follow IFR procedures. Factors to the accident were generator failure, operation with known deficiencies with equipment, and poor inflight planning. - [NTSB NYC92IA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92IA042.md): Airbus Industrie A-310-324 · Covington, KY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1991 · N819PA · No damage > The installation of an improper restrictor in the bleed air line by the manufacturer, which caused the rvdt to fail due to heat, and brought about the uncommanded power loss. - [NTSB DEN92IA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92IA014.md): Cessna 172RG · Broomfield, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1991 · N9320D · Minor damage > Failure of the left main landing gear pivot assembly due to ductile torsional overstress. - [NTSB LAX92FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA054.md): Aerospatiale SA 316B · Bridgeport, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1991 · N146RM · Destroyed > Failure of the helicopter's tail rotor drive shaft and drive shaft bearing due to undetermined reason(s). - [NTSB NYC92LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA036.md): Piper PA-31-T1040 · Portland, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1991 · N24894 · Substantial damage > The excessive fuel pressure during inflight fuel transferring, which resulted in the rupture of the wing tank and subsequent damage to the wing. Also causal to the accident was the inadequate fuel tank vent system and the inaccurate fuel quantity system. - [NTSB LAX92LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA050.md): Speyer Avid Amphibian · San Ysidro, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1991 · N118A · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot/builder to follow the manufacturer's recommended airframe modification procedure to prevent the inflight loss of a flaperon due to flutter. Contributing to the accident was in inflight separation of the wing when the design limits of the… - [NTSB CHI92LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA031.md): Cessna 310R · South St Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1991 · N35H · Substantial damage > The inadequate design of the propeller hub assembly which resulted in metal fatigue and propeller blade separation during initial climbout. - [NTSB NYC92IA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92IA035.md): Saab-Fairchild SF-340A · Buffalo, NY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1991 · N146CA · Minor damage > A fatigue fracture on the propeller shaft, that originated at a subsurface slag inclusion, which remained in the material used to manufacture the shaft. - [NTSB ATL92IA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92IA025.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD-88 · Atlanta, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1991 · N908DL · No damage > A short in an electrical connector which resulted in its failure. The reason for the short was not determined. A factor was the improper installation of the connector by an unknown maintenance person. - [NTSB NYC92DNE01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92DNE01.md): Advanced Buccaneer SX B1B-503 · Palmer, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Nov 17, 1991 · UNREG · Substantial damage > A failed lower rudder attach pivot bolt which resulted in jammed flight controls and an uncontrolled descent into trees. - [NTSB FTW92LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA020.md): Grumman G-164A · Epps, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1991 · N4546 · Substantial damage > The loss of 1/2 of a propeller blade. Factors were powerplant vibration and resultant powerplant separation. - [NTSB LAX92LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA037.md): Cessna 180 · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1991 · N2802A · Substantial damage > The partial failure of the brake system due to contamination. - [NTSB LAX92LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA038.md): Questaire Venture · San Luis Obispo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1991 · N71T · Substantial damage > The pilot's inability to control the aircraft during the landing roll due to a failure of the left brake and nose wheel steering systems. The failure of the brake and steering systems was due to a deterioration of the 'o' ring seals caused by the use of… - [NTSB LAX92LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA034.md): Robinson R-22B · Riverside, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1991 · N549SM · Substantial damage > The failure of the engine to transmission drive belt and the pilots failure to correctly judge of the landing flare during the subsequent autorotation. - [NTSB CHI92LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA021.md): Cessna 172 · Bemidji, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1991 · N8283E · Destroyed > Inadequate preflight planning and preparation by the pilot in command, the non performance o fan emergency procedure and not maintaining a positive rate of climb on behalf of the pilot in command. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot in… - [NTSB SEA92LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA029.md): Aerospatiale AS355F1 · Billings, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1991 · N101UC · Substantial damage > The unlatching and subsequent opening inflight of the left-rear engine cowl door. A factor contributing to the accident was the failure of company maintenance personnel to execute the manufacturer's service bulletin. - [NTSB LAX92IA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92IA027.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-10-10 · Las Vegas, NV · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1991 · N1820U · Minor damage > Rupture of a forward pressure bulkhead because of cyclically induced metal fatigue. Factors which contributed to the incident were: the operator's decision not to structurally modify its airplane in accordance with the manufacturer's but rather to rely on the… - [NTSB FTW92FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92FA015.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Cotulla, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1991 · N6307Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, and a short in the electrical system which resulted in partial failure of the instrument lights and a malfunction of the autopilot. - [NTSB ATL92LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA017.md): Bell 47D-1 · Rome, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1991 · N925V · Substantial damage > The failure of a tail rotor blade for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX92FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA025.md): Aerospatiale AS350B · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1991 · N9001S · Substantial damage > An undetermined malfunction of the hydraulic system in which the system was locked, preventing the movement of the flight controls, and loss of directional control. - [NTSB LAX92FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA017.md): Cessna 414 · Long Beach, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1991 · N3843C · Destroyed > The pilot's improper emergency procedures by not retracting the landing gear when he shut the engine down and his failure to maintain airspeed. The scavenge pump failure, shutting down the engine and the inadvertent stall were factors in the accident. - [NTSB NYC92LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA018.md): Boeing 737-4B7 · Boston, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1991 · N441US · No damage > A latch failure on a door in the aft galley which allowed a liquor kit to roll forward. - [NTSB CHI92LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA017.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD369D · Beech Grove, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1991 · N88SE · Substantial damage > Improper installation of the flight control linkage during maintenance. Complacency and inadequate inspection of the helicopter by maintenance personnel and the pilot are factors in the accident. - [NTSB LAX92LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA022.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Compton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1991 · N41669 · Substantial damage > The improper maintenance of the alternator's drive belt by the aircraft owner which resulted in its total failure. A factor which contributed to the accident was the inadequate distance available for the pilot to stop the airplane. - [NTSB NYC92LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA011.md): Aerospatiale ND-26 · Albany, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1991 · N29816 · Substantial damage > Inadequate quality control during maintenance or manufacturing by failing to use corrosion inhibiter, which resulted in corrosion, fatigue, and subsequent failure. - [NTSB CHI92DEP01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DEP01.md): Lassiter Swearingen SX300 · Eagle River, WI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 18, 1991 · N9SX · Substantial damage > The partial loss of engine power, for reasons undetermined which resulted in an aborted takeoff and eventual overrun and landing gear collapse. - [NTSB CHI92LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA012.md): Rockwell 112YC · Detroit, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1991 · N4603W · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to perform a major repair and continued operation of the airplane with known deficiencies. - [NTSB MIA92LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA014.md): Bell 47G-5 · La Belle, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1991 · N1201W · Substantial damage > The pilot in command's improper aft application of cyclic control during an autorotative landing to an open field, resulting in the main rotor blades colliding with the tail boom. Contributing to the accident was the in flight failure of the outer bearing of… - [NTSB SEA92LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA011.md): Hughes 369D · Hyder, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1991 · CGKHR · Substantial damage > The failure of the tail rotor hub assembly. Factors include unsuitable terrain, and high vegetation. - [NTSB CHI92LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA006.md): Cessna 421B · Battle Creek, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1991 · N100CA · Substantial damage > The total failure of the right main landing gear's downlock link assembly. - [NTSB MIA92LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA005.md): Bell 206-L-1 · Hollywood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1991 · N78CF · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain rotor RPM and the failure of the CFI to monitor the controls. - [NTSB MIA92LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA010.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Vieques, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1991 · N563PR · Substantial damage > Inadequate aircraft maintenance inspection resulting in the defective muffler which failed and caused an inflight fire. - [NTSB CHI91DEV05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DEV05.md): Ullman Vari Viggen · Greenville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 29, 1991 · N22VV · Substantial damage > Improper maintenance installation of the propeller. - [NTSB NYC91LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA250.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-60 · Utica, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1991 · CFFSS · Substantial damage > Fatigue cracking of the propeller hub. - [NTSB CHI91FA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA305.md): Ercoupe Ercoupe 415-D · Emmett, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1991 · N99283 · Destroyed > The pilot's exceeding the design limits of the aircraft, which resulted in an inflight breakup. - [NTSB ATL91LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA180.md): Continental Copters MK5A · Franklin, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1991 · N62108 · Substantial damage > An undetermined failure of the tail rotor control cable, which resulted in an uncontrolled collision with the ground. - [NTSB FTW91DPG20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91DPG20.md): Ayres S2R · Dumas, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 25, 1991 · N3682X · Substantial damage > The failure of a worn rudder adjustment bar. A factor was the pilot's inability to maintain directional control. - [NTSB CHI91LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA303.md): Champion 7ECA · Newark, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1991 · N5164T · Substantial damage > A sheared oleo piston retaining pin which allowed the wheel to fall out. - [NTSB CHI91DTK04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DTK04.md): Boland/Poe Tsunami · Pierre, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 25, 1991 · NX39JR · Destroyed > A bending overload failure of the wing flap control rods and remedial action by the pilot was not possible. Factors in the accident are the inadequate design of the wing flap system by the pilot/operator manufacturer and his lack of total experience in type… - [NTSB ATL91LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA178.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Brewton, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1991 · N7509Z · Destroyed > The inflight separation of the left wing resulting from corrosion of the wing front spar fitting assembly. A factor was inadequate maintenance procedures. - [NTSB LAX91LA398](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA398.md): Piper PA-60-602P · Pago Pago, Antarctica · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1991 · VHUYX · Substantial damage > The mechanical failure of the airplane's nose wheel/gear steering system. A contributing factor was the pilot's inability to maintain directional control following the loss of steering effectiveness. - [NTSB CHI91LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA278.md): Cessna 310J · Sugar Grove, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1991 · N300RA · Substantial damage > The buckled nose landing gear retraction/extension gear drive tube. A factor in the accident was the pilot in command not having the landing gear inspected at the interval recommended by the manufacturer. 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