# NTSB investigations, FL: 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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB NYC08LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA060.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Plant City, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2007 · N7188J · Substantial damage
  > A loss of rotor drive due to excessive slack and breakage of the drive belts. Contributing to the accident was the pilot departing in the helicopter after the rotor engagement time during engine start exceeded the time outlined in the pilot's operating…
- [NTSB NYC08LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA052.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Gainesville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2007 · N70035 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the published emergency procedure. Contributing to the accident was a malfunction of the clutch assembly.
- [NTSB MIA07LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA148.md): Bell 206B3 · Lakeland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2007 · N267MW · Substantial damage
  > The failure of company maintenance personnel to replace the tail rotor drive shafts following tail rotor blade damage in 1999, the failure of maintenance personnel to replace the tail rotor drive shafts in 2004, following their knowledge that the tail rotor…
- [NTSB NYC07CA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA190.md): Ackert Dakota Hawk DH23 · Sebring, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 12, 2007 · N6128A · Substantial damage
  > Preexisting cracking of the landing gear tubing.
- [NTSB MIA07LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA123.md): Larry J. Cook Lancair 320 · Destin, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2007 · N52LC · Substantial damage
  > The separation of a portion of a propeller blade due to fatigue cracking which initiated in an area of corrosion that was not detected during propeller overhaul 10 flight hours before the accident.
- [NTSB NYC07IA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07IA164.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Orlando, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2007 · N105GC · Minor damage
  > The mechanic's failure to secure the right engine cowling fasteners. Contributing to the incident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB MIA07LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA109.md): Cessna 172RG · Lantana, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2007 · N522GC · Substantial damage
  > Separation of a landing gear hydraulic line at the fitting for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA07LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA076.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2007 · N4946R · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate design of the engine mount by the manufacturer, resulting in collapse of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB SEA07LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA098.md): Luscombe 8F · Ocala, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2007 · N882JB · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left main axle during the landing roll, which resulted in the collapse of the left main landing gear. A crosswind on the landing runway was a factor.
- [NTSB DEN07FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07FA079.md): Robinson R44 II · Ponte Vedra Bch, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2007 · N744SH · Destroyed
  > the mechanic's improper installation of the attachment hardware for the servo to swashplate push-pull tube joint which resulted in a disconnection, subsequent loss of control, and impact with terrain. Contributing factors were the company management's…
- [NTSB MIA07IA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07IA052.md): Liberty Aerospace XL-2 · Ormond Beach, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2007 · N550XL · Minor damage
  > The improper manufacturing of the nose undercarriage leg by the vendor, and the inadequate surveillance of the vendor by the airplane manufacturer.
- [NTSB MIA07LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA049.md): McDonnell Douglas 369FF · Placida, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 2007 · N819BP · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight separation of the tail rotor pitch change control rod and bellcrank during takeoff-initial climb.
- [NTSB SEA07LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA062.md): Cessna 172RG · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2007 · N9395B · Substantial damage
  > The fracture and failure of the right landing gear actuator, which resulted in a gear collapse during the landing roll.
- [NTSB MIA07LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA039.md): Cessna 177 · Carrabelle, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2007 · N29888 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to detect corrosion and a fatigue crack during the last annual inspection.
- [NTSB MIA07LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA038.md): Piper PA-46-500TP · Tampa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2007 · N184RB · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate design of the engine mount by the manufacturer, resulting in fatigue failure at the actuator attach foot and partial collapse of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB MIA07LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA041.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33 · Immokalee, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 2007 · N5728S · No damage
  > The failure of the glider towing "weak link," for undetermined reasons, at an inadequate altitude to effect a normal landing, resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB MIA07CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA030.md): Morgan, Marvin R. Zenair CH701 Stol · Lithia, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 24, 2006 · N817DJ · Substantial damage
  > Collapse of the nosegear for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA07LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA013.md): Winter J.T/Johnson Kitfox III · Southwest Ranch, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2006 · N727PD · Substantial damage
  > The owner/builder's improper maintenance/installation of the propeller which resulted in a propeller blade coming loose and separating from the hub.
- [NTSB MIA06LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA123.md): Bell 206B · Pompano Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2006 · N515AA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare during a precautionary landing. A factor in the accident was the unusual noise as a result of an improper repaired air conditioner compressor system.
- [NTSB MIA06FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06FA120.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-60 · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2006 · N316PR · Destroyed
  > the pilot’s loss of aircraft control during the initial climb which was precipitated by the sudden loss of thrust and increase in drag from the right engine, and the pilot’s failure to adhere to the published emergency procedures regarding the position of the…
- [NTSB MIA06FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06FA117.md): Beech 65-A90-1 · Tampa, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2006 · N7043G · Destroyed
  > The poor in-flight planning decision by the captain for his failure to establish the airplane on a stabilized approach for a forced landing, resulting in the airplane landing on a taxiway near the departure end of the runway. Contributing to the accident were…
- [NTSB MIA06LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA126.md): Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Navarre, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2006 · N4035G · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate manufacturing of the plates of the tail rotor tension-torsion bar assembly resulting in fatigue failure.
- [NTSB MIA06LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA091.md): Cessna 172R · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2006 · N417FR · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was a malfunction of the elevator control for an undetermined reason, which required excessive forward pressure on the…
- [NTSB MIA06LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA057.md): Cessna 525A · Tampa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2006 · N701TF · Substantial damage
  > Failure of both the left main and auxiliary brake lines due to fatigue cracking, rendering directional control impossible. A contributing factor in this accident was the airport sign concrete pad.
- [NTSB DCA06MA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA06MA010.md): Grumman G-73T · Miami, FL · Accident · 20 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Dec 19, 2005 · N2969 · Destroyed
  > The in-flight failure and separation of the right wing during normal flight, which resulted from (1) the failure of the Chalk's Ocean Airways maintenance program to identify and properly repair fatigue cracks in the right wing and (2) the failure of the…
- [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 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 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 MIA05LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA116.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2005 · N333TG · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate maintenance and repair of the engine top cowling by company maintenance personnel, resulting in failure and separation of the cowling in flight.
- [NTSB MIA05LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA104.md): British 167 StrikemasterMK83 · Boca Raton, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2005 · N399WH · Substantial damage
  > The delay by the pilot-in-command to abort the takeoff after recognizing excessive elevator control forces for undetermined reasons during the landing roll, resulting in the on-ground collision with a fence.
- [NTSB ATL05FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05FA079.md): North American SNJ-6 · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 9, 2005 · N453WA · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the outboard right-wing lower attachment bracket due to fatigue cracking and the subsequent in-flight separation of the right wing assembly.
- [NTSB MIA05LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA086.md): Frank D. Amador Searey · Green Cove Spr, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2005 · N43427 · Substantial damage
  > The airplane builder's improper installation of the left rudder control cable, which resulted in the cable becoming jammed, a loss of directional control during takeoff, and the airplane departing the runway and impacting a tree.
- [NTSB MIA05LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA066.md): Cessna 402C · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 2005 · N88TN · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation and securing of the elevator trim tab push-rod attaching hardware by maintenance personal resulting in the rod disconnecting and a partial separation of the right elevator in flight.
- [NTSB ANC05FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05FA039.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Dunnellon, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 2005 · N444NM · Destroyed
  > The improper installation of the bolt that connects the throttle linkage to the fuel control arm by an unknown maintenance person, which resulted in a loss of the bolt, a loss of engine rpm control, and subsequent forced landing and collision with trees.
- [NTSB ANC05LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA026.md): Cessna 411A · Hollywood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2005 · N258JM · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear locking mechanism during the landing roll, which resulted in the collapse of the right main landing gear.
- [NTSB MIA05LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA046.md): Cessna 172M · Orlando, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 2005 · N9336H · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the CFI to initiate a precautionary landing after noticing zero oil pressure with corresponding oil temperature increase, resulting in total loss of engine power due to oil exhaustion. A contributing factor in the accident was the failure of…
- [NTSB MIA05LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA037.md): Cessna 172N · Sanford, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2004 · N8077E · Substantial damage
  > The improper flare by the pilot in command resulting in a hard landing, Restricted movement of the throttle was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB MIA04GA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04GA117.md): Bell 47G-5 · Bunnell, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 4, 2004 · N232MC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued flights and inadequate inspections after repeated tail rotor guard ground strikes due to improper flaring, which resulted in an in-flight failure of tail rotor drive shaft components, a loss of control, and the helicopter crash.
- [NTSB MIA04FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04FA115.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Miami, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2004 · N2566W · Destroyed
  > The failure of company maintenance personnel to secure the push/pull tube to the left lug of the non-rotating portion of the swashplate assembly following maintenance, and the inability of the pilot to control the helicopter resulting in the in-flight…
- [NTSB ATL04LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA148.md): Cessna 401B · Naples, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2004 · N7983Q · Substantial damage
  > The fracture of the right landing gear down lock stud which resulted in the right main landing gear collapse during landing roll.
- [NTSB MIA04LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA092.md): North American T-28B · Wesley Chapel, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2004 · N261FM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to verify security of the left engine cowling and its subsequent separation in-flight and collision with the vertical stabilizer resulting in the loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB MIA04IA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04IA088.md): Beech A36 · Daytona Beach, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 10, 2004 · N3670S · No damage
  > Improper maintenance/installation by the propeller overhaul/repair facility, which resulted in stress related fatigue and the eventual separation of the propeller pitch change pin.
- [NTSB MIA04LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA070.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · N. Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2004 · N916LJ · Substantial damage
  > The erratic operation of the pitot-static system associated flight instruments due to water contamination, and the pilot's failure to take the appropriate corrective actions.
- [NTSB IAD04LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04LA016.md): Pilatus P3-05 · Edgewater, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2004 · N860MK · Destroyed
  > The delamination of the no. 2 connecting rod bearing for undetermined reasons, resulting in a total loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inability to complete a successful forced landing due to oil on the windscreen, and smoke and…
- [NTSB MIA04LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA062.md): Beech BE90 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2004 · N11FL · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate inspection of the landing gear system by company maintenance personnel resulting in a crack in the left main landing actuator mount going undetected and collapse of the left landing gear during landing roll when the actuator attachment failed.
- [NTSB MIA04LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA058.md): Ortmayer/Parson none · Bunnell, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 2004 · N69EP · Substantial damage
  > The owner/pilot mechanic's failure to comply with a manufacture notice to replace the rotor blades and hub bar assembly, resulting in a failure of the hub bar to hub bar wing attaching bolt and separation of a main rotor blade.
- [NTSB ANC04IA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04IA025.md): Boeing 767-300 ER · Miami, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2004 · PH-MCL · No damage
  > The inadequate quality of material in the main landing gear bogie pivot pin, which resulted in a premature fracture of the pin.
- [NTSB MIA04LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA004.md): Airbus Industrie A-319-112 · Tampa, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2003 · N764US · No damage
  > An intermittent fault with the airplane's Brake Steering Control Unit (BSCU) for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a momentary loss of brakes and steering, and a serious injury to a flight attendant during the resultant sudden stop during taxi for…
- [NTSB MIA03IA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03IA168.md): Boeing 757-223 · Miami, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2003 · N609AA · Minor damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel from the aircraft operator to identify a missing left main landing gear truck beam shield and damage to the left main landing gear truck beam which resulted in the fracture of the truck beam as a result of stress corrosion…
- [NTSB MIA03LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA150.md): Turkan Delta Wing Kite Trik · Odessa, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2003 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper assembly and failure to connect a bolt following an attempted modification that resulted in airframe malfunction, and uncontrolled descent, and an impact with the ground.

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## 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" = 'FL' 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=FL

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