# NTSB investigations, AL: 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 1 of 2 · 62 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB NYC08LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA018.md): Blair Skybolt · Guntersville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2007 · N1UU · Substantial damage > Separation of the right tailwheel control link spring from the right control arm of the tailwheel, which resulted in a loss of control during landing. - [NTSB MIA07FA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07FA098.md): Hughes 369A · Moulton, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 13, 2007 · N468WE · Destroyed > The separation of a main rotor blade from its tension torsion bar for an undetermined reason. - [NTSB ATL07LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA066.md): Szybowcowy Zaklad Do SZD-36A · Sylacauga, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2007 · N6SZ · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper installation of the left wing attachment pin, which allowed it to disengage during cruise flight, resulting in wing separation. - [NTSB ATL04CA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA186.md): Cessna 172RG · Montgomery, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 15, 2004 · N948SM · Substantial damage > The separation of a hydraulic line for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a hydraulic fluid leak and malfunction of the landing gear. - [NTSB ATL04IA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04IA073.md): Cessna 208B · Auburn, AL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 2004 · N125AR · No damage > The fatigue fracture of the wire rope portion on the rudder control cable assembly due to improper installation and inadequate procedures by the aircraft manufacturer. - [NTSB ATL04IA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04IA067.md): Sabreliner NA-265-60 · Birminghham, AL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 2003 · N124DC · No damage > The lack of lubrication of the right main wheel bearing which resulted in the overheating. - [NTSB ATL03IA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03IA073.md): Cessna 182P · Eufaula, AL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2003 · N696SP · Minor damage > Fatigue failure of end rib for the left canard flap. - [NTSB ATL03LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA059.md): Aeronca 7AC · Gordo, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2003 · N1648E · Substantial damage > Fatigue failure of the crankshaft. - [NTSB ATL01LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA108.md): Bell 47G · Berry, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2001 · N6327D · Substantial damage > The failure of the main rotor system stabilizer damper control horn assembly, resulting in an uncontrolled descent and subsequent collision with a tree and terrain. - [NTSB ATL99LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA124.md): Cessna 190 · Enterprise, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1999 · N9872A · Substantial damage > The fatigue failure of the main landing gear spring. - [NTSB ATL99LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA107.md): Continental Copters Tomcat MK5A · Camden, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1999 · N9086T · Substantial damage > The failure of the cyclic control rod due to an overstress separation resulting from a material defect (inadequate quality of material) by the manufacturer. - [NTSB MIA99LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA194.md): Cessna 177RG · Jasper, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1999 · N2619V · Substantial damage > the pilot inadvertently became disoriented and misjudged his position on the runway/airport, which resulted in him turning the airplane too soon, and subsequently impacting with a tree. Factors in this accident were a loss of electrical power for undetermined… - [NTSB ATL98FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98FA076.md): Beech BE-45-T-34B · Montgomery, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 14, 1998 · N9280Z · Destroyed > The installation of an incorrect engine nose seal that subsequently dislodged from the normally installed position, and resulted in the loss of engine power. A factor was the loss of engine oil. - [NTSB ATL98LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA031.md): Christopher Coats Challenger II · Evergreen, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1998 · N132BC · Substantial damage > The undetermined failure of the propeller bolts that resulted in the inflight separation of the propeller assembly. A factor was the overpass bridge. - [NTSB ATL97LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA059.md): Cessna 210D · Huntsville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1997 · N3761Y · Substantial damage > corrosion and subsequent failure of the elevator trim tab, which resulted in vibration and failure of the elevator. Failure of maintenance personnel to comply with a service bulletin was a related factor. - [NTSB ATL97LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA031.md): Cessna 310Q · Selma, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1996 · N7561Q · Substantial damage > The failure of maintenance personnel to correctly repair and install the pilot's seat. - [NTSB ATL96LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA120.md): Great Lakes GL2T-1A-2 · Montgomery, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1996 · N47L · Substantial damage > The locked rudder in a fully deflected position which resulted in the pilot's inability to maintain directional control. - [NTSB ATL96LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA068.md): Bell 205A-1 · Grove Hill, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1996 · N68HJ · Substantial damage > fatigue failure of the vertical fin forward spar in an area that was not accessible to inspection. A factor relating to the accident was: guidance for inspection of the area (where the fatigue occurred) was insufficiently defined by the manufacturer. - [NTSB ATL95LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA151.md): Cessna 188T · Town Creek, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1995 · N731DB · Destroyed > The chafing of the fuel flow gage pressure line with an electrical system wire which resulted in arcing. - [NTSB ATL95FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA092.md): Wittman O&O · Stevenson, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1995 · N41SW · Destroyed > Aileron-wing flutter induced by separation at the trailing edge of an unbonded portion of wing fabric at an aileron wing station. The debonding of the wing fabric was a result of improper installation. - [NTSB ATL94FA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA166.md): Schweizer SGS 1-34R · Maylene, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1994 · N1132S · Destroyed > The pilot exceeding the design stress limits of the aircraft, resulting in an overload failure of the wing spar, and separation of the left wing from the aircraft. A factor was the pilot's lack of total flying experience in this model of aircraft. - [NTSB ATL94LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA070.md): Mooney M20J · Muscle Shoals, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1994 · N4780H · Substantial damage > Was the loose throttle cable, and the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff when the engine did not produce full power. A factor was the inadequate maintenance inspection of the engine. - [NTSB ATL93IA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93IA111.md): Sikorsky S-76A · Cullman, AL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1993 · N110AL · No damage > The failure of company maintenance personnel to properly inspect the tail rotor control cable at the last 750 hour inspection, and the subsequent total failure of the cable due to wear. - [NTSB ATL93LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA100.md): Cessna 172 · Tuskegee, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1993 · N64206 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to establish a final approach course to the runway surface during a night landing. A factor was the inoperative aircraft landing light. - [NTSB ATL93LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA069.md): John Thomason Laco 145 · Tuskegee, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1993 · N89ST · Substantial damage > The overload failure of the tail wheel leaf springs, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB ATL92LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA133.md): Cessna 402B · Tuscaloosa, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1992 · N910WT · Substantial damage > The improper installation of the emergency exit, by an unknown person, which resulted in its separation, in flight. - [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 ATL91LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA066.md): Benson B8M · Hartselle, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1991 · N6572K · Substantial damage > The improper installation of the main rotor bearing block by the owner/pilot which resulted in the separation of the main rotor system. - [NTSB ATL90LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA173.md): Cessna A188B · Hertsboro, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1990 · N8677G · Substantial damage > Fatigue failure of the propeller blade which resulted from improper overhaul procedures, and the absence of oil in the propeller hub which would allow the detection of blade cracks. - [NTSB ATL90DKJ04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90DKJ04.md): 67 Flying Dutchman D1/LFD-13 · Tuscaloosa, AL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 27, 1990 · N1113D · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel who performed an improper modification of the propeller blade. - [NTSB ATL89DKJ06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89DKJ06.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Goodway, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 8, 1989 · N6941Z · Destroyed > The in-flight separation of the left wing which failed because of a corrosion induced fatigue fracture. - [NTSB ATL89LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA064.md): Mooney M20F · Perdido, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1988 · N6969V · Substantial damage > While descending to 6000 feet the pilot experienced a complete loss of engine oil supply. The windscreen was covered with oil and the pilot had to use the side window to gain forward visibility. After completing the emergency landing check the engine seized.… - [NTSB ATL88FA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88FA207.md): Piper PA-32 · Uniontown, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1988 · N8324V · Destroyed - [NTSB ATL88LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA124.md): Cessna 150G · Muscle Shoals, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1988 · N2738S · Substantial damage > The airplane experienced a loss of electrical power during the local, solo flt. The student elected to make a precautionary ldg at Muscle Shoals arpt (MSL) which was the nearest arpt. He made two attempts to land on rwy 36, with a 12-20 kt tailwind: on the… - [NTSB ATL88LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA115.md): Cessna 172K · Butler, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1988 · N78840 · Substantial damage > The plt rptd that he observed the engine oil pressure indication drop to zero during a low-level pipeline patrol flight. He attempted to increase engine pwr and initiate a climb, but the engine began to run rough. He subsequently landed on the pipeline… - [NTSB ATL88DKG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88DKG02.md): Crump 512 · Parrish, AL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Nov 14, 1987 · N512FC · Substantial damage > While cruising at 5500 ft, the propeller separated from the aircraft and struck the left wing. During the resulting forced landing, the pilot had difficulty controlling the aircraft and was unable to maneuver to a selected field. He said the aircraft would… - [NTSB ATL88LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA031.md): Cessna 401A · Mobile, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1987 · N6250Q · Substantial damage > The plt related that he was climbing through 4,300 ft when he lost the left turbocharger. He then noted sparks and then fire from the engine. He shut off the fuel, waited for the fire to go out and feathered the propeller. The flt was continued to montgomery,… - [NTSB ATL88DKG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88DKG01.md): Cessna 188 · Samson, AL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 15, 1987 · N731RF · Substantial damage > The plt said the prop surged during a swath run. While rtning to land the engine quit. The acft landed in a plowed field, resulting in substantial damage to the rt wing and lndg gear. Inspection of the engine by the plt revealed that the oil filter adapter… - [NTSB ATL87LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA205.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Gulf Shores, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1987 · N8389Y · Substantial damage > The plt aborted the takeoff about half way down the 3600 ft rwy after observing that the airspeed indicator was inop. Before he could stop the acft, it ran off the end of the rwy & went into a ditch. An exam by an A&P mechanic revealed that the pitot head was… - [NTSB ATL86LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA143.md): Aero Commander 100 · Eufaula, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1986 · N4003X · Substantial damage > During a descent of 400-500 fpm at 120-125 mph the windshield blew into the aircraft. A portion of the windshield remained attached to the acft, folded up so as to jut above the cabin roof and acted as a spoiler. Level flight could not be maintained due to… - [NTSB ATL86LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA094.md): Shaffer KR-2 · Mobile, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1986 · N455JS · Substantial damage > The pilot lost control of the aircraft during cruise flight while attempting to close the cockpit canopy which inadvertently unlatched. The aircraft entered a spin and the pilot was unable to recover prior to ground impact. The aircraft was an experimental… - [NTSB ATL86FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA082.md): Beech A23 · Russellville, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1986 · N3536R · Substantial damage > Outboard half of one propeller blade separated during cruise flight. During the subsequent forced landing attempt the acft struck trees, severing the right wing, and crashed inverted. Front occupant seats separated from seat tracks. Examination of propeller… - [NTSB ATL85MA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85MA275.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 600 · Eva, AL · Accident · 6 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1985 · N680CC · Destroyed > Drg an IFR arrival/dscnt, the plt stated he 'had to feather 1 eng, I have an oil leak & I'm just trying to dscnd...' He then said he was dscndg thru 5300'. As he contd the apch, he informed the controller he would be unable to go around since the hydr sys… - [NTSB ATL85LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA207.md): Cessna 150 · Geneva, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1985 · N1734Q · Substantial damage > During instructional flight acft collided with trees after takeoff. Instructor said flaps would not retract while in go around. Acft owner told FAA inspector instructor told him flaps would not retract after final landing. Fuse was then replaced with no… - [NTSB ATL85IA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85IA132.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Marion, AL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1985 · N46PC · Minor damage > Cruising at 4000 ft MSL when engine vibration occurred and became severe. Reduced throtte but roughness persisted. Unable to mntn altitude with 2000 RPM and 25 inches map. Made forced ldg in corn field. Nose ldg gr collapsed. Engine checked out okay. One… - [NTSB ATL85LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA120.md): Cessna 411 · Mobile, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1985 · N213CM · Substantial damage > The acft experienced a ttl electrical failure for unknown reasons. The plt descended and flew below low ceilings until and arpt was found. Attempts to lower the landing gear with the emerg hand crank failed. Low on fuel, he landed with gear up. The plt… - [NTSB ATL85LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA065.md): Mooney M20E · Monroeville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1984 · N9418V · Substantial damage > Plt unable to electrically or manually fully extend landing gear in traffic pattern so he decided to make a gear up landing. Unknowingly plt had lowered gear to a transit position and gear collapsed on landing. Plt had previous problems with gear and had to… - [NTSB ATL83LA384](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA384.md): Cessna 172K · Brundidge, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1983 · N79025 · Destroyed > While cruising at 2,000 ft the plt smelled fuel fumes & elected to make a precautionary landing. When within gliding distance of the arpt, he secured the eng with the mixture control & made an uneventful deadstick landing. After exiting the acft he noticed… - [NTSB ATL83LA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA382.md): Aero Commander A-9 · Andalusia, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1983 · N8031V · Substantial damage > After spraying 2 fields, the plt was en route to spray a 3rd field when a severe vibration of the acft was encountered. He elected to land in the 1st available field & dumped his chemical load. During the landing, the acft hit a terrace & nosed over. The plt… - [NTSB ATL83LA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA368.md): Cessna 310J · Birmingham, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1983 · N3199L · Substantial damage > The acft landing gear collapsed during landing. An FAA inspector said the gear made grinding noises when extended. During a fly-by the left gear door appeared to be jammed. Reportedly the landing gear transmission assembly failed. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=AL&occurrence=130&page=2 ## 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AL' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND 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&state=AL --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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