# 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 5 of 79 · 3,929 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB SEA06CA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA108.md): Grumman AA-1B · Bountiful, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2006 · N8866L · Substantial damage > An obstructed windshield which resulted in the pilot misjudging the distance/altitude during an emergency landing. An oil leak as a result of a leaking crankshaft seal was a factor. - [NTSB NYC06LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA121.md): Eurocopter AS-350BA · Goshen, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 2006 · C-GGLM · Substantial damage > Improper maintenance of the hydraulic pump/coupling, which resulted in a failure of the hydraulic flight control system. Factors included the substandard materials of the hydraulic pump drive shaft and coupling, and the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate… - [NTSB SEA06CA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA094.md): Harold Vander Avid Flyer · Miles City, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 14, 2006 · N157VM · Substantial damage > Failure of the engine to propeller reduction gearbox for undetermined reasons. High vegetation was a factor. - [NTSB CHI06CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA125.md): Bangham Barracuda · Monett, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2006 · N91LB · Substantial damage > Rupture of the hydraulic hose and deformation of the hydraulic cylinder piston rods for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a failure of the landing gear extension system. Contributing factors were the pilot's premature shutdown of the engine on short… - [NTSB LAX06LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA161.md): Bell 206B3 · Fallbrook, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 2006 · N2763R · Substantial damage > Failure of the engine to transmission drive shaft forward coupling due to overheating from lack of lubrication. The cause of the lack of lubrication was a result of improper maintenance. A factor was the trees. - [NTSB CHI06LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA124.md): Hughes 269B · Sullivan, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 2006 · N9471F · Substantial damage > Fatigue failure of the fuselage-to-tail boom cluster fitting, and the secondary failure of the tail rotor drive shaft. An additional cause was the incomplete compliance with an applicable Airworthiness Directive. A factor was the ditch. - [NTSB ATL06CA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA073.md): Robinson R44 Raven II · Rocky Point, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 3, 2006 · N288RH · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout during a precautionary landing which resulted in an in-flight collision with a transmission wire. - [NTSB SEA06CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA088.md): Potts MA-5 · Kalispell, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 27, 2006 · N413AC · Substantial damage > Separation of the left main landing gear during the landing roll for an undetermined reason, which resulted in the airplane nosing down. - [NTSB DFW06CA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA111.md): Schempp-Hirth Ventus-2C · Midlothian, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 22, 2006 · N340TW · Minor damage > The inadvertent deployment of the spoilers during the aero tow takeoff for undetermined reasons, resulting in a hard landing. - [NTSB SEA06CA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA078.md): Cessna 170B · Shelton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 18, 2006 · N2886C · Substantial damage > The main landing gear wheel failure during the takeoff ground roll. A related factor was directional control of the aircraft was not possible after the wheel failure. - [NTSB MIA06LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA091.md): Cessna 172R · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2006 · N417FR · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was a malfunction of the elevator control for an undetermined reason, which required excessive forward pressure on the… - [NTSB CHI06LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA112.md): Dassault Falcon 2000 · Stilesville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2006 · N722JB · Substantial damage > The separation of the left engine cowling during cruise flight for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CHI06CA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA111.md): Lee SQ 2000 · Berrien Springs, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 13, 2006 · N416 · Substantial damage > Failure of the right main landing gear assembly during landing and the pilot's subsequent inability to maintain directional control of the airplane. Contributing factors were the collapse of the left and right main landing gear and the gusty, crosswind… - [NTSB DFW06LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA097.md): Rocket Flyers Turbine Legend · Hammond, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2006 · N724TL · Substantial damage > The reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB DEN06IA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06IA056.md): Swearingen SA226TC · Denver, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2006 · N770S · No damage > the failure of the elevator down cable due to an improperly routed cable by unknown maintenance personnel. A contributing factor was the improper inspection of the elevator cable by the operator's maintenance personnel. - [NTSB DFW06LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA094.md): Aviation Specialties Unlimited Challenger II · Coushatta, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2006 · N260HP · Destroyed > The loss of control due to premature failure of the elevator's push-pull tube rod-end bearing. - [NTSB DEN06CA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA054.md): Cessna 170B · Benton, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 31, 2006 · N2359J · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane resulting in a ground loop. Contributing factors include the inadequate preflight inspection, the pilot's failure to properly latch the cowling, and the pilot's diverted attention to the open… - [NTSB ANC06LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA041.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Mammoth Lake, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2006 · N6744P · Substantial damage > The collapse of the right main landing gear during landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and an on-ground encounter with a snowbank. A factor associated with the accident was other maintenance personnel's inadequate inspection of the… - [NTSB ANC06LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA038.md): MD Helicopters MD 900 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2006 · N912LH · Substantial damage > The manufacturer's inadequate design clearance of the main rotor blade grip pitch cases, which resulted in damage to the pitch cases when they contacted main rotor perimeter bolts during maneuvering flight. - [NTSB NYC06CA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA080.md): Piper PA23-250 · Morristown, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 20, 2006 · N13878 · Substantial damage > The pilot's premature shutdown of both engines, which resulted in a forced landing short of the runway. A factor was a landing gear malfunction indication for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB SEA06LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA065.md): Kaman K-1200 · Dexter, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 2006 · N133KA · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to identify the overspeed of the helicopter's main rotors due to a turbine governor malfunction, and his failure to take the appropriate actions described in the Flight Manual's emergency procedures section. Factors include the malfunction… - [NTSB SEA06CA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA062.md): Piper PA-18A · Shady Cove, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 4, 2006 · N1984A · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper installation of the control stick during maintenance, which resulted in the control stick becoming disconnected during the initial takeoff climb, resulting in a loss of control and in-flight collision with the ground. - [NTSB CHI06LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA088.md): Irwin Sonex 2180 · Rockford, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2006 · N514KP · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to the restricted movement of the throttle cable during cruise flight. A factor in the accident was the trees contacted during the forced landing. - [NTSB DEN06LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA044.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Parker, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2006 · N2939V · Substantial damage > the improper maintenance procedures resulting in the unseating of the number two main bearing. Contributing factors include the mechanic's improper troubleshooting procedures, and the pilot's improper decision to continue operating the airplane with known… - [NTSB DEN06IA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06IA042.md): Swearingen SA226TC · Casper, WY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2006 · N235BA · Minor damage > loss of directional control for undetermined reasons. A factor contributing to the incident was the runway maker light. - [NTSB CHI06LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA080.md): Cessna 421C · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2006 · N98507 · Substantial damage > The main landing gear malfunctioned and failed to extend during the landing approach for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a main gear up landing. - [NTSB DEN06LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA041.md): Piper PA-30 · Greeley, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2006 · N7743Y · Substantial damage > the pilot's flight into adverse weather conditions, the airframe ice, and the wheels up landing. Factors contributing to the accident were the icing conditions, the frozen landing gear, the frozen alternate gear extension system, and the runway sign. - [NTSB DEN06LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA039.md): Spane RV-4 · Wichita, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2006 · N437T · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preparation prior to takeoff, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane resulting in a stall and subsequent crash. Factors contributing to the accident were the unsecured canopy latch, the pilot's diverted attention, and the… - [NTSB MIA06LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA057.md): Cessna 525A · Tampa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2006 · N701TF · Substantial damage > Failure of both the left main and auxiliary brake lines due to fatigue cracking, rendering directional control impossible. A contributing factor in this accident was the airport sign concrete pad. - [NTSB LAX06LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA114.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Rancho Murieta, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2006 · N9212P · Substantial damage > an electrical fault in the nose gear limit switch circuit, which lead to an intermittent failure of the landing gear extension system. Also causal was the pilot's failure to fully complete the emergency gear extension procedure. A factor in the accident was… - [NTSB LAX06FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA113.md): Cessna 210M · Long Beach, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 2006 · N6895B · Destroyed > an erroneous low fuel quantity indication that led the pilot to attempt a precautionary landing in a congested and less than ideal location. The erroneous fuel level indication was due to multiple anomalies with the alternator installation that precipitated a… - [NTSB SEA06CA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA051.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 12, 2006 · N93788 · Substantial damage > The pilot's excessive descent rate and his delay in taking action to reduce the descent rate which resulted in an in-flight collision with the runway during an emergency landing. Contributing factors were the total loss of engine oil pressure and the pilot's… - [NTSB LAX06LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA105.md): Hooker Zodiac 601XL · Oakdale, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2006 · N105RH · Destroyed > the structural failure of the wings for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB SEA06CA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA048.md): Cessna A185E · Lewiston, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 30, 2006 · N2303Y · Substantial damage > The failure of the left main landing gear attaching bolt, which resulted in the left main gear collapsing during the landing roll. - [NTSB LAX06FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA080.md): Eurocopter EC 130B4 · Lahaina, HI · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2006 · N11QD · Substantial damage > An intermittent electrical continuity failure and short of the DECU-XPC wiring harness, which resulted in an uncommanded and an initially undetected engine deceleration and a resulting loss of main rotor rpm. Also causal was the manufacturer's inadequate… - [NTSB NYC06IA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06IA044.md): Boeing 717-200 · Boston, MA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2005 · N924ME · Minor damage > Water dilution of the grease, which resulted in the failure of the number 4 wheel bearing. - [NTSB LAX06FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA063.md): Boeing 747-400 · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2005 · VT-AIM · Substantial damage > the incorrect installation of the inflation valve cores in the number 11 and number 12 wheel assemblies that allowed the tires to be operated in an over deflected condition that resulted in their failure. - [NTSB DCA06MA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA06MA010.md): Grumman G-73T · Miami, FL · Accident · 20 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Dec 19, 2005 · N2969 · Destroyed > The in-flight failure and separation of the right wing during normal flight, which resulted from (1) the failure of the Chalk's Ocean Airways maintenance program to identify and properly repair fatigue cracks in the right wing and (2) the failure of the… - [NTSB SEA06IA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06IA019.md): Gulfstream Aerospace G-5 · Hillsboro, OR · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2005 · N225GV · Minor damage > The failure of the right main landing gear (MLG) door uplock linkage actuator due to corrosion, which resulted in jamming of the right MLG during the initial takeoff climb. - [NTSB CHI06TA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06TA033.md): Schweizer 269C · Manhattan, KS · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Nov 18, 2005 · N400PD · Substantial damage > The binding of the main rotor blade's tachometer cable during cruise flight resulting in an observed split tachometer indication/aural alarm and perceived mechanical emergency and the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered during the emergency landing. A… - [NTSB DEN06LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA015.md): Cessna 182 · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2005 · N5715B · Substantial damage > the nose wheel assembly separation for reasons undetermined. - [NTSB LAX06LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA030.md): Bell 47D1 · Rancho Murieta, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2005 · N16356 · Substantial damage > a separation of the tail rotor assembly due to the reverse bending fatigue fracture of a tail rotor pitch change link bolt, resulting in a loss of control of the helicopter, and a hard landing during the uncontrolled descent. - [NTSB LAX06LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA029.md): Cessna 150F · Mesa, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2005 · N8903S · Substantial damage > the failure of the flap motor fuse that rendered the flaps inoperable during a critical phase of flight. Factors in the accident were the lack of suitable terrain to perform an emergency landing and the owner's use of nonapproved fuses for the flap motor… - [NTSB ANC06TA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06TA009.md): Cessna 185 · Cordova, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Nov 5, 2005 · N771X · Substantial damage > A fracture and separation of the main landing gear strut during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control, and subsequent nose down. Factors contributing to the accident were the manufacturer's and the FAA's insufficient standards/requirements… - [NTSB LAX06CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA027.md): Lee Kolb Mark III Classic · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 4, 2005 · N515AB · Substantial damage > the fatigue failure of the attachment that secured the horizontal stabilizer to the fuselage. - [NTSB SEA06CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA018.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Tacoma, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 3, 2005 · N1959P · Substantial damage > The collapse of the landing gear due to the pilot's failure to use the emergency gear extension system after his aircraft experienced a complete loss of electrical power. Factors include the malfunction of the voltage regulating system, which lead to the… - [NTSB DFW06CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA018.md): Piper PA28A · Lubbock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 2, 2005 · N828MC · Substantial damage > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing due to the separation of the nose landing gear tire assembly. - [NTSB ATL06CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA011.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Bennettsville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 29, 2005 · N3029Z · Substantial damage > The malfunction of the wheel brake assembly due to low fluid level that resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll. - [NTSB CHI06CA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA014.md): Cessna 210C · Kankakee, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2005 · N3610Y · Substantial damage > A hydraulic line leak causing a loss of hydraulic fluid and subsequent failure of the hydraulic system. An additional cause was the inoperative landing gear extension system, both normal and emergency, due to a complete loss of the hydraulic system. - [NTSB CHI06IA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06IA011.md): Bombardier CL-600-2B19 · West Grove, PA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2005 · N244PS · Minor damage > The separation of the left engine exhaust nozzle during cruise climb due to inadequately designed attachment hardware. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=130&page=6 ## 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=5 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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