# 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 67 of 79 · 3,929 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB CHI85LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA043.md): Rockwell AC-112A · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1984 · N1289J · Substantial damage > The acft experienced a main gear collapse during a landing roll. The plt claimed that the acft suffered a failure of theelectrical system shortly after initial takeoff. The plt lowered the lndg gear but was unable to achieve a gear down & locked indication… - [NTSB MIA85IA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85IA021.md): Piper PA-60 · Jacksonville, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1984 · N79CM · Minor damage > The acft swerved left off the rwy during the landing roll. An exam of the left main landing gear strut revealed that the collar had failed permitting the lower portion of the landing gear strut to shift. The shift was transmitted tothe tire causing it to… - [NTSB FTW85FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85FA032.md): Bell 206B · Lane City, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1984 · N1074G · Destroyed > During cruise at 600 ft AGL a bang was heard & acft experienced a vibration. When turning toward a fld to land a second bang was heard & vibration ceased. However, an uncommanded rt yaw was experienced & the nose began to tuck under. Acft contacted terrain… - [NTSB MIA85LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA020.md): Aerospatiale SA-315-B · West Bay, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1984 · N49504 · Substantial damage > The acft crashed following a loss of tail rotor control while on an external load agricultural flt. Witnesses stated that during a landing attempt at a loading area the acft started spinning, the ext load was jettisoned, and the acft hit the ground and rolled… - [NTSB FTW85LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA030.md): Hughes 269A · Terrell, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1984 · N8856F · Substantial damage > Acft was substantially damaged during an autorotative landing after the plt heard a 'loud pop' from the rear of the helicopter. Investigation revealed the spines on the lower pulley shaft coupling were severly stripped. - [NTSB LAX85LUQ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LUQ01.md): Jack L. Bigham Bede 5B · Camarillo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 27, 1984 · N721JB · Substantial damage > The plt was performing a go around when the prop drive failed. A forced landing was made on a soft fld adjacent to a taxiway during which the landing gear collapsed. Examination of the acft disclosed the prop drive belt laying in the fuselage. - [NTSB LAX85LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA029.md): Beech C24R · Montague, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1984 · N66342 · Substantial damage > The acft made a forced landing in a pasture and collided with a cow after the engine quit. The plt said he has noticed the landing gear in transit light come on at about 10 minute intervals during the flt. He said he had noticed a red fluid dripping from the… - [NTSB FTW85IA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85IA028.md): Swearingen SA226TC · Tulsa, OK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1984 · N511SS · Minor damage > During cruise, the crew experienced a loss of hydraulic pressure & smoke in the cockpit, then donned their oxygen masks. They used the emerg gear extension system & made a safe emerg landing. An exam revealed a cracked 2000 PSI aluminum hydraulic line had… - [NTSB CHI85LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA029.md): Light Aero Avid Flyer 1 · Allegan, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1984 · N4919C · Destroyed > Plt stated he noted a momentary flutter in the right flaperon while in cruise at 80 KTS. He then heard a bang and looking at right wing, observed at least two of the outboard flaperon hinge attachments had broken. The acft then entered a 30-degree right bank… - [NTSB LAX85IA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85IA023.md): Boeing 727-227 · Las Vegas, NV · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1984 · N722AA · No damage > An uncommanded deployment of the #8 leading edge slat occurred during a climb. Control of the acft was not affected & the flt continued to the destination. The crew attempt to recycle the slats, but to no avail. An exam of the #8 slat actuator did not… - [NTSB FTW85FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85FA014.md): Piper PA-23-170 · Seguin, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1984 · N1094P · Destroyed > Shortly after takeoff, acft returned with an unknown engine problem. Left engine was feathered and gear partially extended. Acft too high on final to land, acft continued down rwy, descending and slowing down. Witness said acft entered a VMC roll and dove… - [NTSB ANC85LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA004.md): Cessna U206 · Hinchinbrook, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1984 · N4863C · Substantial damage > Investigation revealed that the nose gear torque link bolt sheared during the landing roll on an abandoned sand airstrip causing the gear collapse and noseover. Metallurgical testing disclosed evidence of long term progression of severe corrosion between the… - [NTSB MIA85LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA004.md): Beech 58 · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1984 · N9918A · Substantial damage > Plt noted decreasing oil press on right engine & diverted to suitable arpt for precautionary lndg. Plt received night vector to runway, arrived high for final approach and received tower clrnc for descending 360 degree turn to lose alt. During turn, right eng… - [NTSB ATL85IA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85IA005.md): Bell 206B · Chamblee, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1984 · N2756F · No damage > The plt attemped a descent and noticed the collective had locked up. Even with considerable pressure, he was unable to move the collective in either direction. He checked the system & made several remedial action attempts to no avail. An uneventful emerg… - [NTSB LAX85FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85FA006.md): Beech 95-A55 · Newport Beach, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1984 · N9572Y · Destroyed > Shortly after takeoff, the propeller separated from the aircraft's left engine. The aircraft continued to climb straight ahead and was then observed in s steep left turn during which it descended and crashed into the roof of a building approximately one… - [NTSB DEN85FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85FA008.md): Cessna 195A · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1984 · N3086B · Destroyed > While en route, the transponder was inop & the plt lost radio contact with ARTCC 2 times. As he apchd the destn (Santa Fe), instructions were relayed via another acft. When asked what type apch he wanted, the plt responded, 'well if they can get me lower,… - [NTSB NYC85FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85FA001.md): Bell 206L-1 · Reinholds, PA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1984 · N77AR · Substantial damage > Plt felt vibration in anti-torque pedals followed by a series of loud bangs coming from the tail section. Plt initiated precautionary landing during which tail rotor effectiveness. During the 'power off' run on landing main rotor blades contacted the tail… - [NTSB ANC85LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA001.md): Piper PA-18 · Ohio Creek, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1984 · N3952Z · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that during the landing roll, the right main landing gear wheel adaptor broke. The failure caused the pilot to lose directional control and the airplane subsequently overturned. Examination of the wheel adaptor disclosed evidence of… - [NTSB NYC84LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA327.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33 · Churchton, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1984 · N5712S · Substantial damage > During glider tow climbout, encounter with thermal resulted in momentary tow rope slack. Tow rope separated in overload when slack was taken up. Glider plt selected nearest open fld & set up landing pattern. On downwind leg, plt noted obstructions in fld,… - [NTSB NYC84FA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FA326.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Turbotville, PA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1984 · N999YP · Destroyed > While the acft was en route, ATC advised the plt of VFR traffic at his one o'clock position at 12 mi on a nw heading. The plt acknowledged, but reported that he had no contact & said the wx was a little hazy. A short time later, ATC advised the traffic was… - [NTSB CHI84LA408](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA408.md): Piper PA-23-150 · Defiance, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1984 · N1424P · Substantial damage > During initial takeoff climb at alt of 300 ft AGL, 9 1/4 inches of rt engine prop blade separated. Forced landing was make in field during which time the rt wing contacted a tree. Metallurgical examination revealed progressive fatigue over 75% of the… - [NTSB MIA84LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84LA263.md): Cessna 421 · Naples, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1984 · N11PM · Substantial damage > During climbout on this FAA check ride the acft experienced a nose gear extension-retraction malfunction of unknown origin. The plt was unable to extend the nose gear for landing. According to the FAA examiner on the flt, the PIC shut down both engines on… - [NTSB ATL84FA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FA298.md): Beech V35B · Mc Cormick, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1984 · N6740Z · Destroyed > N6740Z, a Beech V35B acft,separated in flt over mccormick, SC while operating in VFR conditions. The investigation failed to locate witnesses who observed the flt prior to & during the inflight separation. Witnesses on the ground heard the acft & observed… - [NTSB LAX84LA495](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA495.md): Schweizer G164 · Tulare, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1984 · N10230 · Destroyed > The aircraft had a full load of fuel and chemicals on board for this takeoff. The pilot stated that the brakes locked on the takeoff ground run and reduced the aircrafts acceleration. A railroad cross tie barrier at the end of the runway made an on ground… - [NTSB LAX84LA494](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA494.md): Hiller UH12ET · Yuma, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1984 · N9278Z · Destroyed > The pilot stated that he was carrying a load of pesticide for application on a broccoli field. The aircraft was in level flight, approximately 4 to 8 feet AGL when it became uncontrollable and impacted the ground. The aircraft was consumed by a post crash… - [NTSB LAX84LA493](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA493.md): Cessna 180 · Camarillo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1984 · N169N · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that he was unfamiliar with the acft. He discovered that the right main tire was deflated during his landing roll and he over controlled the acft while compensating. The acft ground looped to the left and nosed over. - [NTSB NYC84FA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FA319.md): Sikorsky S-76A · Unionville, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1984 · N79K · Substantial damage > On approach, acft yawed right. Plt reduced power and executed emerg lndg. Before shutdown, it was noted the t/r was stationary while the main rotor continued to turn. Investigation revealed t/r drive shaft had separted due to thermal/mechanical damage… - [NTSB LAX84FA487](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84FA487.md): Cessna 550 · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1984 · N88MJ · Substantial damage > After completing a dual instructional flt in 91 to 103 deg wx, the acft landed uneventfully. The PIC failed to follow the required procedure in the flight manual of turning off the anti-skid switch after clearing the rwy. Rather, he used the outdated… - [NTSB CHI84LA394](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA394.md): Beech A-24R · Evansville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1984 · N8033R · Substantial damage > Shortly after take off, plt experienced complete electrical failure, later traced to a broken field wire on the acft alternator terminal. Plt returned for landing & placed gear handle in down position. Gear failed to extend (electrically operated). Plt made… - [NTSB LAX84LA482](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA482.md): Globe GC-1B · Calistoga, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1984 · N80504 · Substantial damage > The starboard entrance hatch opened during takeoff roll. The pilot aborted the takeoff. The acft could not be stopped on the remaining rwy & collided with a ditch. The takeoff was attempted with a light tailwind on a unidirectional rwy. - [NTSB FTW84IA400](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84IA400.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10 · Dfw Airport, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1984 · N124AA · Minor damage > The acft experienced sepn of the rgt wing #3 leading edge slat while descending for an apch. An investigation revealed that on 7/5/84, the company performed a 'c' check inspection of the acft. At this time a rgt wing #3 leading edge slat retract aluminum… - [NTSB NYC84LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA278.md): Cessna C182 · Norridgewock, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1984 · N90G · Substantial damage > A parachte became entangled in the horizontal stabilizer while the acft was maneuvering to drop the parachutists. The acft made a hard landing after the parachustist disengaged from the acft. The acft stabilizer spar was damaged in the encounter and the lack… - [NTSB DEN84LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA282.md): Aerospatiale 316B Alouette III · Cokeville, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1984 · N8266 · Substantial damage > The plt stated that he lost tailrotor control while maneuvering for a landing. He elected to return to Cokeville airport and make the landing. The plt executed an aitorotation to the runway and during the landing flare, the tail skid struck the runway,… - [NTSB MKC84LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA268.md): Cessna 172 M · Heber Springs, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1984 · N80332 · Substantial damage > The acft ran off the side of the rwy into some brush and a ditch. The plt said the landing seemed normal until she applied the brakes and the acft veered to the right. The lift wheel brake was found to be worn after the accident. - [NTSB ANC84LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84LA160.md): Piper PA-28 · Chistochina, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1984 · N4362V · Substantial damage > The acft collided with a car during an aborted takeoff. The plt said that the acft would not attain flying speed so halfway down the rwy she aborted the takeoff. She also said that she and her passengers removed frost off the acft for about 25 minutes before… - [NTSB FTW84FA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84FA374.md): Miller Air Sports GEM 260 · Martindale, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1984 · N177M · Destroyed > Notes left by plt indicate he had been testing the flight envelope of this experimental racing acft, including operation of the engine beyond prop limit of 4000 RPM. Witnesses heard engine sound suddenly speed up to high RPM then cease altogether. Some… - [NTSB ANC84LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84LA158.md): Cessna 185 · Kenai, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1984 · N9712H · Substantial damage > The acft was damaged in an off arpt precautionary landing atter the engine began vibrating with the oil temperature in the red. The plt said he turned off the ELT to conserve the battery. - [NTSB NYC84FFJ04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FFJ04.md): Schweizer SGS 1-36 · Elmira, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 25, 1984 · N3622E · Substantial damage > Very shortly after takeoff at 150 to 200 ft the tow rope failed. The glider initiated a steep left turn back to the arpt. During the turn witnesses observed the acft to stall and enter an uncontrolled near vertical descent to ground impact. - [NTSB MKC84FA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84FA262.md): Shindler-Smiley THE Blue MAX · Lawrence, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1984 · N1915S · Substantial damage > While in cruise flt, plt noted rising oil temp and decreasing oil press, and elected to make a precuationary landing in open alfalfa field. During landing flare, acft stalled, right wing dropped then left wing dropped to ground contact. Engine exam disclosed… - [NTSB MIA84IA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84IA242.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-51 · Orlando, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1984 · N411EA · Minor damage > Just prior to V1 and rotation both left main landing gear tires failed. Takeoff was aborted and acft was stopped on rwy. Pax & crew deplaned without injury. Cause of tire failure could not be determined. - [NTSB MKC84LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA261.md): Cessna U206F · Satanta, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1984 · N1386V · Substantial damage > The pilot selected 10 degrees of flap for takeoff with the aircraft loaded to near limits for existing conditions. The aircraft became airborne in ground effect and would not accelerate to flying speed, necessitating a forced landing in a soybean field.… - [NTSB LAX84LA454](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA454.md): Aerospatiale AS-355E · Strawberry, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1984 · N5787X · Destroyed > The helicopter was approaching the landing pad when the plt heard a loud noise & experienced a loss of tail rotor control. He lost directional control & the helicopter began spinning to the left, struck the helipad, rolled over & burned. The acft was… - [NTSB FTW84LA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA366.md): Grumman G-164 · Oak Grove, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1984 · N528Y · Substantial damage > Aircraft landed with a flat left main tire, veered left and nosed over inverted. - [NTSB MKC84LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA259.md): Beech A36 · Carlisle, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1984 · N67908 · Substantial damage > The acft landing gear collapsed during landing. After electrical failure the plt had cranked the gear down in flt. Inspection revealed that a nut on the alternator ground wire had come off. The landing gear manual extension system had no deficiencies. - [NTSB FTW84LA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA360.md): Cessna 310Q · Amarillo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1984 · N6283Q · Substantial damage > During gear retraction on post-maintenance check flight initial climb, gear unlocked light remained on and gear extend/retract motor circuit breaker popped. Plt reset cb and heard a 'loud pop' from the nose section of the acft. Plt then extended gear but nose… - [NTSB ATL84LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA261.md): Cessna A188B · Kingstree, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1984 · N9652J · Substantial damage > The acft ran into high vegatation during a precautionary landing after the plt heard a vibration which began aprx 2 hrs after the initial takeoff. The vibration was caused by a loose wing fairing. Examination of the acft revealed that a screw stripped out of… - [NTSB ATL84LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA258.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Virginia Beach, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1984 · N1717C · Substantial damage > After a banner tow pick-up, rudder jammed full right. Plt applied both feet to left rudder pedal in attempt to control direction of flt. Left rudder cable then failed in overload as banner engaged power line and broke free. Directional control requirements on… - [NTSB ATL84IA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84IA255.md): Swearingen SA226TC · Memphis, TN · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1984 · N501SS · Minor damage > During level off at 16,000 ft with a sea level cabin pressure (6 PSI differential pressure), the crew heard a 'pop', then the coplt's window blew out. Debris, including the glareshield, exited the cockpit & injured the copilot. The window was a single… - [NTSB CHI84LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA336.md): Cessna 180 · Springfield, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1984 · N9082M · Substantial damage > After what the pilot described as a normal landing his seat dislodged from the track and tilted back against the rear seat. He held on to the yore but was unable to reach the pedals. The a/c slowed to about 20-25 mph then the right main landing gear failed at… - [NTSB CHI84LA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA338.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Palmyra, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1984 · N5086W · Destroyed > While on a personal flt the eng and airframe began to vibrate severely. The plt closed the throttle and turned eastward to land in a mint field. As he approached the field he applied power to clear a row of small houses, but during this maneuver struck a… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=130&page=68 ## 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=67 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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