# 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 LAX06IA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06IA011.md): Hughes 369D · Kahului, HI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2005 · N58267 · Minor damage
  > The fatigue cracking and failure of the tail rotor control rod during cruise flight, which resulted in a hard landing during the precautionary landing.
- [NTSB LAX06CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA008.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Riverside, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 11, 2005 · N14715 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the steering control rod during an unknown phase of the accident flight that resulted in the unavailability of steering control upon landing.
- [NTSB SEA06LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA004.md): Beech G35 · Longview, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2005 · N4647D · Substantial damage
  > Ruddervator flutter which resulted in the buckling of the empennage. The reason for the ruddervator flutter was undetermined.
- [NTSB NYC06CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA053.md): Beech E-55 · Providence, RI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 3, 2005 · N72BG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to verify landing gear extension after a landing gear malfunction, which resulted in a wheels up landing.
- [NTSB MIA06LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA002.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Destin, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2005 · N9199P · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate design of the engine mount which led to cracking of the mount resulting in a loss of directional control and collapse of the nose landing gear. A contributing factor was the failure of maintenance personnel to comply with a service bulletin to…
- [NTSB DEN05LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA150.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Longmont, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2005 · N113AW · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the left rudder cable resulting in a loss of directional control by the pilot. Contributing to the accident was the improper repair procedures on the seat frame.
- [NTSB CHI05FA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05FA272.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-36 · West Memphis, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2005 · N103RC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision not to land at the departure runway or other available airports during the emergency descent, and his failure to maintain clearance from a vehicle and terrain. Contributing factors were a false engine fire warning…
- [NTSB LAX05IA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05IA312.md): Airbus Industrie A320 · Los Angeles, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2005 · N536JB · Minor damage
  > The fatigue failure of two anti-rotation lugs due to repeated cyclic pre-landing tests, which allowed the nosewheels to deviate from the 0-degree position on landing gear retraction. A contributing factor was the design of the Brake Steering Control Unit…
- [NTSB SEA05CA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA195.md): Eiland RAF-200 Gyro · Bend, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2005 · N4416N · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction of the flight controls for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a loss of control and in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB DFW05FA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA242.md): Akro Tech Aviation Inc. Giles G-300 · Yukon, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2005 · N300NW · Destroyed
  > The catastrophic separation of the canopy as result of the failure of the forward canopy hinge while performing aerobatics and the subsequent incapacitation of the pilot.
- [NTSB DEN05LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA137.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Rock Springs, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2005 · N24SD · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during the attempted autorotation after he experienced an engine overspeed that occurred for reasons undetermined.
- [NTSB SEA05CA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA191.md): Gleason Sky Star Kitfox · Klamath Falls, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2005 · N852PG · Substantial damage
  > The binding of the flaperon push pull tube due to deformation of the front seat, which resulted in a loss of control on takeoff initial climb and collision with the runway.
- [NTSB LAX05CA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA294.md): Schweizer SGS2-33A · Peoria, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 10, 2005 · N2054T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's encounter with obstacles and unsuitable terrain in the landing area during the pilot's attempted precautionary landing. A factor in the accident was the loose wing root gap seal fairing.
- [NTSB ANC05LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA143.md): Cessna 180C · Igiugig, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2005 · N9254T · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the airplane's starter to disengage, which resulted in an overheated starter, smoke in the cockpit, and an emergency landing. A factor associated with the accident was soft terrain encountered during the emergency landing.
- [NTSB LAX05LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA288.md): Goodlett Safari · Trona, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2005 · N912TT · Substantial damage
  > the in-flight fatigue failure of a control system connecting rod, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control.
- [NTSB CHI05CA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA267.md): West Revolution Mini 500 · Ida, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2005 · N20925 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's abrupt (improper) control action which resulted in the main rotor contacting the tail boom. Contributing factors were the false indication provided by the engine tachometer, the pilot's decision to immediately initiate an autorotation instead of…
- [NTSB SEA05LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA188.md): Kirner Fisher FP404 · Prineville, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2005 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The design stress limits of the aircraft were exceeded resulting in a wing separation while the pilot was accomplishing maneuvers of hard banking turns, spins and steep descents.
- [NTSB ANC05LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA136.md): Cessna 207 · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2005 · N9964M · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the nose gear steering mechanism during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent encounter with the runway.
- [NTSB CHI05LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA243.md): Allensworth Baby Belle · El Dara, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2005 · N9094P · Destroyed
  > The manufacturer failed to specify a relief radius on the tail rotor spindle drawings, which resulted in the spindle being manufactured with an inadequate relief radius at the point of fatigue failure.
- [NTSB SEA05CA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA183.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Chiloquin, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 27, 2005 · N11661 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left chain link which permits the pilot to control the tailwheel, and the subsequent inability of the pilot to control the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB LAX05CA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA280.md): Piper PA-28-236 · San Martin, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 25, 2005 · N4366K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor in the accident was the spongy brakes.
- [NTSB SEA05LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA179.md): American Champion 7KCAB · Richland, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2005 · N7546T · Substantial damage
  > The oil pressure gauge line fitting coming loose from the engine, resulting in the loss of oil to the point where internal engine components were starved for oil, leading to extensive internal damage and seizing of the engine. Factors include a set of eight…
- [NTSB ANC05LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA128.md): Gardner SR3500 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2005 · N400KL · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction of the propeller reversing system during landing, which allowed the propeller to reverse pitch in-flight, resulting in an uncontrolled descent and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB DFW05CA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA219.md): Cessna 172R · Springtown, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 21, 2005 · N93AF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to shut down the engine. Contributing factors were the failure of the oil pressure switch and the lack of a suitable landing area.
- [NTSB CHI05CA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA240.md): Piper PA-12 · Boscobel, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 20, 2005 · N425AH · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the right main landing gear attachment bracket bolt during the landing and the pilot's aircraft control not possible with the collapsed gear.
- [NTSB LAX05LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA270.md): Prescott Aeronautical Pusher · Redding, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2005 · N43PP · Substantial damage
  > the in-flight separation of the propeller for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA05LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA170.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Challis, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2005 · N6677P · Substantial damage
  > The installation of an improper oil gasket by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loss of engine oil and subsequent loss of engine power during the emergency descent.
- [NTSB LAX05LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA266.md): Agusta SF 260D · Redding, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2005 · N402FD · Substantial damage
  > the company maintenance personnel's failure to follow a prescribed canopy installation procedures.
- [NTSB CHI05LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA225.md): Cessna 210 · Rapid City, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2005 · N9408T · Substantial damage
  > The landing gear extension not possible and inoperative flap system due to fatigue failure of a hydraulic system tube during approach. An additional cause was the improper rebuild/remanufacture of the hydraulic tube. Contributing factors were the dependency…
- [NTSB DEN05LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA123.md): Forbes Rutan Long EZE · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2005 · N16WF · Substantial damage
  > a total electrical failure due to a short in the master relay, causing the main fuse to open. Contributing factors included an inadequate electrical design by the airplane's builder, a low-output alternator, a cement wall, and unsuitable terrain on which to…
- [NTSB DEN05TA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05TA119.md): Hughes 369HS · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 6, 2005 · N500SD · Substantial damage
  > the bullet(s), which severed the helicopter's left tail rotor pedal. Contributing factors were the severed anti-torque pedal and the unsuitable terrain for landing.
- [NTSB SEA05LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA163.md): Steele Safari · Leavenworth, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2005 · N13MA · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the tail rotor drive shaft during cruise flight. Factors include soft, grassy terrain at the location where the pilot executed the autorotational landing.
- [NTSB MIA05LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA143.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2005 · N513CD · Substantial damage
  > The manufacturer's defective wheel brake assembly design and a leaking wheel brake, resulting in an overheated brake assembly and a wheel fire during an aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC05IA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05IA128.md): Beech 1900D · Rockland, ME · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2005 · N136MJ · No damage
  > A loose elevator attachment, which resulted in a partial elevator binding during takeoff and uncommanded elevator movement during cruise.
- [NTSB LAX05LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA253.md): Malechek Q-200 · Delano, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2005 · N870BM · Destroyed
  > the in-flight delamination and separation of a propeller blade for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW05CA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA194.md): Cessna 175A · Graham, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2005 · N6776E · Substantial damage
  > The impending loss of engine power as result of the failure of the generator mounting gasket resulting in engine oil starvation. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the precautionary landing.
- [NTSB LAX05LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA237.md): Cessna A188B · Bishop, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2005 · N731GE · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the tailwheel mount during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB DFW05CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA181.md): Messerschmitt BK-117 B-2 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2005 · N440HH · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the left passenger door due to worn attaching hardware.
- [NTSB CHI05FA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05FA192.md): Aerospatiale AS365N · Valparaiso, IN · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2005 · N365S · Substantial damage
  > The loose tail rotor drive shaft coupling due to its improper installation by the operator's maintenance personnel, which resulted in the failure of the tail rotor drive shaft. An additional cause was the inability of the pilot to maintain control of the…
- [NTSB ANC05LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA097.md): Helio H-250 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2005 · N333TB · Substantial damage
  > A fracture failure of the main landing gear leg during the landing roll, which resulted in the collapse of the main landing gear.
- [NTSB MIA05IA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05IA132.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Titusville, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2005 · N700VR · Minor damage
  > The pilot's continued operation of the airplane with known intermittent deficiencies of the electric pitch trim switch, resulting in a mis-trim condition of the airplane (nose-up), and subsequent hard landing on the nose landing gear causing it to collapse. A…
- [NTSB LAX05LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA221.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Honolulu, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2005 · N3369P · Substantial damage
  > the flight crew's failure to ensure that the landing gear lever was in the full down position prior to utilizing the hand pump, and the certified flight instructor's failure to utilize the blow down emergency landing gear system. The instructor's inadequate…
- [NTSB DEN05CA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05CA105.md): Navion Navion G · Parowan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2005 · N2484T · Substantial damage
  > The jammed left main landing gear and the wheels up landing. Factors contributing to the accident were the misaligned left landing light and that landing gear extension was not possible.
- [NTSB SEA05FA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05FA124.md): Cessna 320E · Missoula, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2005 · N3438Q · Destroyed
  > Terrain clearance was not possible as a result of a right engine failure. Factors contributing to the accident included the rising terrain, foreign material being ingested into the engine's turbocharger, which obstructed the turbocharger's impeller, the…
- [NTSB DFW05LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA167.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Carizzo Springs, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2005 · N2521M · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the stabilator trim control rod due to internal corrosion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI05LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA154.md): Cessna A188B · Washburn, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2005 · N774T · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the tailwheel assembly, the pilot's directional control of the airplane not possible during the takeoff, and the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered.
- [NTSB CHI05LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA143.md): Thomas Zenith CH701 · Redford, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2005 · N613DT · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine thrust was the result of the propeller blades overstress separation from the propeller hub for an undetermined reason. An additional cause was the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC05LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA087.md): Cessna U206F · Homer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2005 · N7138Q · Substantial damage
  > The fracture of the airplane's nose gear scissor during landing, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll, and a nose down. A factor associated with the accident was the loss of nosewheel steering control.
- [NTSB LAX05FA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA202.md): Bombardier Aerospace CL-600-2B19 · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2005 · N960SW · Substantial damage
  > failure of the nose landing gear to extend to the down and locked position for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC05LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA096.md): Hall Maxair Drifter · Gloucester, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2005 · N9238V · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight separation of the empennage, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent impact with the ground.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=130&page=7

## 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=6

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