# NTSB investigations, AR: 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 · 74 cases ## Latest cases - [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 DFW05CA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA024.md): McCulloch J2 · Camden, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 27, 2004 · N62SJ · Substantial damage > The separation of the engine exhaust stack for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CHI03LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA265.md): Cessna 188B · Monette, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2003 · N5647G · Substantial damage > Failure of the right brake and the pilot's inability to maintain directional control. A factor associated with the accident was the ditch. - [NTSB CHI03FA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA277.md): Bell TH-13T · Light, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2003 · N38CD · Substantial damage > The total failure and seizure of the main rotor transmission while in cruise flight leading to the helicopter’s impact with terrain. - [NTSB CHI03LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA230.md): Murch Rotec Rally 3 · Searcy, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2003 · N317RE · Substantial damage > The frayed rudder cable that failed during the turn to final. A factor was the ditch the airplane encountered during the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW03LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA094.md): Cessna 210L · Morrilton, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 2003 · N22432 · Substantial damage > The failure of the main landing gear to extend and lock, as a result of a hydraulic fluid leak caused by a chaffed and ruptured flex line. - [NTSB DEN03FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03FA023.md): Rockwell Commander 114 · Hot Springs, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2002 · N314M · Destroyed > the loss of engine power due to the failure of the engine ignition system's single-drive dual-magneto, and the magneto's improper installation by unknown maintenance personnel. Contributing factors were the improper installation of the magneto by unknown… - [NTSB FTW02LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA252.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Bella Vista, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2002 · N686FL · Substantial damage > The binding throttle control cable, which resulted in a forced landing. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW02LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA172.md): Beech BE-100-A100 · Little Rock, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2002 · N799DD · Substantial damage > The malfunction of the left main landing gear retraction/extension assembly due to a missing lock pin/washer/nut on the clevis of the push/pull gear extension tube that resulted from improper maintenance. - [NTSB FTW01LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA180.md): Cessna 210 · Fort Smith, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2001 · N8137L · Substantial damage > the overload fracture of the left main landing gear actuator which resulted in the loss of all hydraulic fluid and led to a wheels up landing. - [NTSB FTW00LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA267.md): PZL-Mielec M-18A · Jacksonville, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2000 · N81548 · Substantial damage > the corrosion and fatigue cracking of the right wing attachment fitting, which resulted in the right wing separating in flight. A factor was the failure of the operator to perform the recommended wing attachment fitting inspection. - [NTSB FTW99LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA079.md): Miller/Bell TR-1 · Hiwasse, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 1999 · N9194X · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for prevailing wind conditions. Factors were the crosswind, the lack of suitable terrain, and the separation of the adell clamp for the oil cooler inlet line. - [NTSB FTW98LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA253.md): Hiller UH-12E · Delaplaine, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1998 · N4028T · Substantial damage > The failure of maintenance personnel to comply with and airworthiness directive, which resulted in failure of the planetary gear due to lack of lubrication. A contributing factors was the lack of suitable terrain for the pilot to execute a forced landing. - [NTSB FTW98LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA252.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Coy, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1998 · N943QC · Substantial damage > failure of the left main tire, which resulted in the pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. - [NTSB CHI98LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA125.md): Beech B35 · Bentonville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1998 · N5246C · Substantial damage > the damage to the empennage was due to flutter. - [NTSB FTW98LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA059.md): Mooney M20F · Stuttgart, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1997 · N2954L · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to activate the runway lights, which led to his selection of a closed/abandoned runway for the landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the unlatched cabin door, and the lack of lighting conditions at dusk. - [NTSB FTW97FA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA330.md): Southwest Florida SW204 · Manila, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1997 · N482SA · Destroyed > Fatigue failure of the main rotor blade resulting in the in-flight separation of the main rotor system due to the use of an unairworthy blade, and failure of the maintenance personnel who modified the rotor blade and the mechanic who complied with the… - [NTSB FTW97LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA264.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Crossett, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1997 · N83701 · Substantial damage > failure of maintenance personnel to perform an adequate inspection of the fuselage center frame and detect a fatigue fracture of a longeron tube on the upper left side of the center frame, which resulted in a disconnect of the tail rotor drive shaft from the… - [NTSB FTW97FA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA220.md): Ayres S2R-T34 · Corning, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1997 · N3103D · Destroyed > The in-flight separation of the left wing as result of fatigue crack of the lower spar cap due to inadequate materials by the manufacturer. A factor was the operator's failure to comply with a published service bulletin on the airframe. - [NTSB FTW96LA385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA385.md): Hiller UH12E · Hamburg, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1996 · N156HA · Substantial damage > The loss of tail rotor control as result of a tail rotor blade strike by a partially disconnected ballast weight, due to a disconnected pin. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW96LA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA381.md): Mooney M20J · Biscoe, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1996 · N311SM · Destroyed > Binding of the flight control system for an undetermined reason. - [NTSB FTW96LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA325.md): Pezetel M-18A · Mcgehee, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1996 · N7643J · Substantial damage > failure of the brake system for undetermined reason(s), which resulted in a loss of directional control and a subsequent encounter with a ditch. - [NTSB FTW96LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA069.md): Ayres S2R-T34 · West Helena, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1995 · N3090C · Substantial damage > Binding of the power lever linkage, due to corrosion, which resulted in a situation that led to an inadvertent shut-down of the engine at a critical point on the approach to land. A factor relating to the accident was: inadequate maintenance. - [NTSB FTW95LA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA355.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Fayetteville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1995 · N47423 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inability to extend the landing gear due to the failure of an emergency gear extension valve. - [NTSB FTW95LA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA346.md): Cessna 150F · Manila, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1995 · N8905S · Substantial damage > A blown (tripped) fuse, which rendered flap retraction inoperative. Factors relating to the accident were: the hot weather condition, the aircraft's lack of climb performance with the flaps extended, and the lack of suitable terrain in the forced landing area. - [NTSB FTW95LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA216.md): Gates Learjet 35A · Rogers, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1995 · N450MC · Substantial damage > The failure of the right outboard tire for undetermined reason. - [NTSB FTW95FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA080.md): Beech 65-90 · Royal, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 1995 · N101GA · Destroyed > The pilot inadvertently allowed the airplane to descend and collide with trees, after he became diverted by an inoperative cabin heater. Darkness was a related factor. - [NTSB FTW95LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA031.md): Herron Little Wing Autogyro · Little Rock, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1994 · N45LW · Substantial damage > The fractured tail wheel mounting bracket and loose tailwheel. A factor was the pilot's continued flight testing after experiencing tail wheel shimmy on the prior test flight. - [NTSB FTW94LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA214.md): Grumman G-164A · Coy, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1994 · N5321 · Substantial damage > The separation of the landing gear due to failure of the landing gear axle bolts. - [NTSB FTW94IA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94IA154.md): Saab-Scania SF-34OB · Texarkana, AR · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 12, 1994 · N254AE · Minor damage > The pilot's inability to retard the power levers during a rejected takeoff due to his failure to perform the emergency procedures in accordance with the aircraft operating manual. A factor was the illumination of the configuration light as result of… - [NTSB FTW94LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA087.md): Grumman G-164 · Almyra, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 1994 · N730Y · Substantial damage > The partial failure of the brake master cylinder assembly for undetermined reasons. A factor was the soft terrain adjacent to the runway. - [NTSB FTW94IA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94IA070.md): Boeing 737-2H4 · Little Rock, AR · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1994 · N53SW · Minor damage > Was the landing gear separation due to an undetermined cause. - [NTSB FTW93LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA236.md): Beech F35 · Mena, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1993 · N5064B · Substantial damage > The inflight separation of the ruddervator as result of improper balancing. - [NTSB DEN93FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93FA099.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Delight, AR · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1993 · N479KC · Destroyed > The failure of the vacuum pump, and an inoperative turn coordinator. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's loss of control of the airplane as a result of spatial disorientation, the pilot exceeding the design stress limits of the… - [NTSB DEN93LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA084.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Garner, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1993 · N3650U · Substantial damage > Total failure of one propeller blade. Factors were the continued operation of the engine during the forced landing, despite the pilot's efforts to shut it down, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW93LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA131.md): Hispano Aviacion HA-200 · Walnut Ridge, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1993 · N554GA · Substantial damage > A corroded bleed air check valve and subsequent failure ot the right wing's fuel transfer system. A factor was the unfavorable wind - [NTSB FTW93LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA007.md): Cessna 210G · Little Rock, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1992 · N37SC · Substantial damage > The partial failure of the landing gear retraction/extension assembly from restricted hydraulic fluid movement through a partially failed main landing gear uplock release valve. - [NTSB FTW92LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA210.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Russellville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1992 · N5981P · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper flare. Factors were the propeller system's pitch change mechanism disconnected due to improper overhaul and failure to install the staking pins by other maintenance personnel. - [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 FTW91FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91FA123.md): Hughes 269B · Brickeys, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1991 · N11XC · Destroyed > The failure of the clutch control cable due to fraying which initiated the forced landing and the operator's failure to perform recommended inspections on the aircraft. Factors were the pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM and the unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB FTW91LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA113.md): Cessna A188B · Lewisville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1991 · N731KV · Substantial damage > The failure of the right brake line during a critical phase of operation. - [NTSB FTW91DPG10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91DPG10.md): Weatherly 201B · Mc Crory, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 23, 1991 · N1260W · Substantial damage > Loss of the outboard portion of the propeller blade. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW91LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA077.md): Vuncannon Rotoway Exec 152 · Jonesboro, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1991 · N316FV · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate lookout and failure to maintain sufficient clearance from the wires for safe operation. - [NTSB FTW91FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91FA033.md): Piper PA-30 · Oppella, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1991 · N291R · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper climb rate following loss of his visual references and allowing himself to become diverted during the takeoff. Factors in the accident were interrupted instrument lighting and the dark night conditions. - [NTSB DEN90LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA187.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Springdale, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1990 · N86483 · Substantial damage > Pilot's loss of control of the aircraft, during landing, due to mechanical malfunction of the tailwheel assembly. - [NTSB FTW90LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA162.md): Piper PA28-201T · Heber Springs, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1990 · N2082Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to conduct a thorough preflight and his attempt to execute a turn at high speed. - [NTSB MKC90LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA144.md): Bell 47D-1 · Fair Oaks, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1990 · N8117 · Substantial damage > Tail rotor cable disengagement due to inadequate maintenance. - [NTSB MKC90LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA083.md): Bell 47G-2 · Harrisburg, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1990 · N4779U · Substantial damage > Failure of the generator, and failure of the pilot to maintain rotor RPM. - [NTSB MKC90LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA027.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Springdale, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1989 · N4115Y · Substantial damage > The banner tow pick up equipment became entangled resulting in a jammed rudder and restricted aircraft control. - [NTSB MKC89LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA150.md): Aero Commander S2R · Jonesboro, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1989 · N8976Q · Destroyed > The pilot's encounter with unsuitable terrain during a forced landing made necessary by the separation of three feet of one of the propeller blades. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=AR&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" = 'AR' 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=AR --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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