# NTSB investigations, CA: 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 9 · 410 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB LAX08IA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08IA042.md): Eurocopter France AS350 B3 · Fresno, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 2007 · N414HP · No damage > Malfunction of a hydraulic servo while on final approach due to excessive wear of the locking finger. - [NTSB LAX08IA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08IA032.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Fresno, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2007 · N805EH · No damage > Failure of the tail rotor system support bracket during landing. - [NTSB LAX08LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA024.md): North Wing Mustang II 17.5 · Tracy, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2007 · UNREG · Substantial damage > Failure or disconnection of a wing support/brace assembly for undetermined reasons during an undetermined phase of flight. - [NTSB LAX07CA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA283.md): Luscombe 8E · Ramona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2007 · N2826K · Substantial damage > the installation and subsequent failure of an incorrect part, which jammed in one wheel's brake caliper and induced the pilot's loss of directional control. - [NTSB LAX07LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA274.md): Robinson R22 Beta · El Monte, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2007 · N877HF · Substantial damage > a failure of the main rotor drive system V-belts due to damage sustained when the alternator drive belt failed and pieces of that belt got between the main drive belts and their associated pulleys. A contributing factor was the uneven terrain encountered in… - [NTSB SEA07LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA245.md): Fitt Kitfox · Diamond Springs, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2007 · N96KL · Substantial damage > Oil starvation during climb due to an unidentified piece of plastic material blocking an oil supply tube and the pilot's inadequate maintenance of the lubricating system. Contributing to the accident was the rough terrain. - [NTSB SEA07CA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA224.md): Cessna 421B · Oceanside, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 8, 2007 · N968J · Substantial damage > The collapse of the right main landing gear during the landing roll for undetermined reason, which resulted in a loss of directional control and collision with a fence. - [NTSB LAX07LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA210.md): Aviation International Rotors CH-54A · Los Olivos, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2007 · N44094 · Substantial damage > The company mechanic's inadequately performed maintenance and inspection, which resulted in a flight control malfunction and loss of control during takeoff. - [NTSB LAX07IA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07IA198.md): Boeing 747-400 · Los Angeles, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2007 · B-2470 · Minor damage > The loss of pressure in the number 12 tire due to inadvertent contact with foreign object debris while taxiing prior to takeoff, which resulted the number 11 tire to over deflect and burst during takeoff roll. Contributing to the incident was the failure of… - [NTSB SEA07LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA155.md): Quad City Ultralight Challenger II · Lodi, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2007 · N204DC · Substantial damage > The improper assembly of the rony bracket which attached the right wing forward lift strut to the fuselage, the subsequent failure of that bracket, and separation of the right wing from the aircraft. - [NTSB LAX07LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA173.md): Westland Helicopters Wasp HAS MK1 · Ramona, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 2007 · N612VH · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from a tree while performing a precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident was the failure of a snubber dampener that induced a severe vibration in the rotor system. - [NTSB LAX07LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA118.md): Ryan Navion A · Los Banos, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2007 · N4369K · Destroyed > the pilot's intentional performance of aerobatic maneuvers that exceeded the design stress limits of the airplane structure. Also causal was the pilot's impairment due to the effects of alcohol consumption. Contributory was the pilot's impairment due to the… - [NTSB LAX07IA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07IA093.md): Columbia LC41-550FG · Banning, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2007 · N194LF · No damage > Jammed aileron flight control during cruise flight due to the presence of foreign object debris, which resulted from the manufacturer's improper processes. - [NTSB LAX07LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA039.md): Cessna 172RG · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2006 · N28RJ · Substantial damage > An undetermined total electrical failure. The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear to the down and locked position was a factor. - [NTSB LAX07FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07FA026.md): Aircraft Mfg & Dev. CH601XL Slsa · Yuba City, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 2006 · N158MD · Destroyed > In-flight structural failure of the horizontal stabilizer and wings for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX07IA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07IA014.md): Boeing 737-790 · Los Angeles, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2006 · N614AS · No damage > A complete failure and depressurization of both hydraulic systems due to two separate events: 1) the failure of a engine driven pump on the 'A' system, and 2) the fatigue fracture and failure of a hydraulic line on the 'B' system. - [NTSB LAX06LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA298.md): Mooney M20C · Auburn, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2006 · N5577Q · Substantial damage > the fatigue failure of the elevator's control rod due to inadequate lubrication. Contributing factors were the inadequate maintenance and the owner-pilot's failure to comply with an airworthiness directive. - [NTSB LAX06LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA290.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2006 · N323CP · Substantial damage > Inadequate maintenance adjustment and missing mixture spring, which resulted in a loss of engine power during approach. - [NTSB LAX06IA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06IA301.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-9-83 · Long Beach, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2006 · N944AS · Minor damage > The over wing heater blanket wiring installation that had chaffed and arced, which produced an electrical smell in the cabin area. - [NTSB LAX06GA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06GA254.md): Aviation International Rotors CH-54A · Happy Camp, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Aug 5, 2006 · N6156U · Substantial damage > The fatigue failure of tail rotor blade spindle, which resulted in the separation of the blade and tail rotor gearbox. - [NTSB LAX06LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA242.md): Cessna 182P · Hemet, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2006 · N9886M · Substantial damage > the shaking and backfiring of the engine for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX06LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA228.md): Palmer Seawind 3000 · Havasu Lake, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2006 · N8025Q · Destroyed > an electrical fire due to improper wiring of the electrical system by other maintenance personnel. - [NTSB LAX06CA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA217.md): Beech 76 · El Cajon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2006 · N6720T · Substantial damage > the failure of the "A" frame tube, which caused the left main landing gear to collapse. - [NTSB LAX06LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA190.md): Aviat Pitts S-2B · Antioch, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2006 · N117PS · Substantial damage > The loss of oil pressure due to metal pieces from the number 5 piston skirt in the oil system, which prevented the oil valve top ball valve from seating. The muddy terrain was a factor. - [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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 LAX05LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA125.md): Cessna 182 · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2005 · N5748B · Substantial damage > a fatigue failure of the right side steering link rod for the nose landing gear steering system. - [NTSB LAX05LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA049.md): Robinson R22B · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2004 · N145RJ · Substantial damage > The activation of the low main rotor rpm warning system for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX05CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA030.md): Cessna P210N · Rancho Cordova, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 11, 2004 · N6416W · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion, which resulted in a loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper in-flight decision to continue the flight at night after experiencing the total failure of the… - [NTSB LAX04LA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA331.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Burbank, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2004 · N61413 · Substantial damage > the failure of maintenance personnel to correctly service the forward landing gear strut dampers in accordance with the manufacturer's maintenance instructions. - [NTSB LAX04LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA312.md): Beech F33A · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2004 · N1854N · Substantial damage > the pilot's loss of pitch control authority during landing flare due to an autopilot system failure that inhibited control yoke movement. A factor was inadequate autopilot system maintenance. - [NTSB LAX04LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA287.md): Cessna TR182 · Torrance, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2004 · N4657S · Substantial damage > A wheels up landing due to the failure of the hydraulic hose leading to the nose gear actuator, which depleted the hydraulic system of pressurized fluid. - [NTSB LAX04LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA269.md): Newell RV-6A · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2004 · N16TN · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudgment of the airplane's distance/speed during a precautionary landing, which resulted in the airplane overrunning the runway. Contributing factors were failure of an oil line, and the fence. - [NTSB LAX04LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA253.md): Anderson Harmon Rocket II · Seal Beach, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2004 · N28BE · Destroyed > the in-flight separation of the elevator, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and an uncontrolled descent. The underlying cause and mechanism of the elevator separation could not be determined. - [NTSB LAX04LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA230.md): Cessna T210M · Santa Rosa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2004 · N121JR · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel's improper installation and servicing of a retaining ring, which resulted in the failure of the landing gear door actuator and failure of the landing gear extension system during landing. - [NTSB LAX04LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA227.md): Beech A36 · Hollister, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2004 · N6797Y · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which failed to detect the mis-rigged elevator trim system, and the pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=CA&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" = 'CA' 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=CA --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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