# NTSB investigations, LA: 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 DFW07FA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07FA198.md): Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Hosston, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2007 · N313BG · Destroyed
  > The in-flight separation of the main rotor mast while in cruise flight following a mast bumping event. The reason for the mast bumping event was not determined.
- [NTSB DFW06LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA097.md): Rocket Flyers Turbine Legend · Hammond, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2006 · N724TL · Substantial damage
  > The reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW06LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA094.md): Aviation Specialties Unlimited Challenger II · Coushatta, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2006 · N260HP · Destroyed
  > The loss of control due to premature failure of the elevator's push-pull tube rod-end bearing.
- [NTSB DFW05LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA147.md): Grumman G-164B · Lake Charles, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2005 · N6832K · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the propeller governor which resulted in a forced landing. A contributing factor was the transmission wire.
- [NTSB FTW03FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA117.md): Bell 407 · Houma, LA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2003 · N501PH · Substantial damage
  > The loss of tail rotor drive and anti-torque control resulting from the fracture and separation of the #5 tail rotor drive segment due to the overtemperature and subsequent failure of the #5 hangar bearing.
- [NTSB FTW03LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA102.md): Enstrom 280FX · Ruston, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 2003 · N383MA · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the upper tail cone as a result of a fractured bolt due to fatigue.
- [NTSB FTW03LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA081.md): Aerospatiale AS-350-BA · Venice, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2003 · N22TV · Destroyed
  > The loss of tail rotor drive as a result of baggage coming in contact with the tail rotor blades after the aft cargo door was not secured. A contributing factor was the passenger's failure to follow the procedures for properly securing the helicopter's doors…
- [NTSB FTW01LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA082.md): Champion 7KCAB · Ragley, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2001 · N9017L · Substantial damage
  > the loose clamp (Nicopress fitting) on the elevator control cable due to inadequate quality control during the cable's manufacturing, which allowed the cable to disconnect and restricted the pilot's control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB FTW00LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA153.md): Eurocopter AS350B2 · Patterson, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2000 · N350JG · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the tail rotor spider bearing, the pilot's failure to follow the proper emergency procedures as stated in the helicopter's checklist by not performing a run-on landing, and the inadvertent deactivation of the hydraulic system.
- [NTSB FTW00LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA149.md): PZL-Mielec M-18A · Kilbourne, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2000 · N2296C · Destroyed
  > The corrosion and fatigue cracking of the right wing attachment fitting, which resulted in the right wing separating in flight.
- [NTSB FTW00LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA055.md): Cessna 172L · New Orleans, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1999 · N172GT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent starting of the engine. Factors were the pilot's failure to set the mixture control to the off position, and the intermittent short in the starter switch.
- [NTSB FTW99LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA170.md): Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18A · Basile, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1999 · N7075D · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the right wing forward spar lower attachment fitting due to a fatigue fracture, which emanated from corrosion as a result of maintenance not being performed.
- [NTSB FTW98LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA280.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Shreveport, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1998 · N4038B · Substantial damage
  > The collapsed nose gear as a result of failure of the nose gear locking mechanism.
- [NTSB FTW98FA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA170.md): Piper PA-28-235 · New Orleans, LA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1998 · N21LL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inability to maintain control of the airplane after experiencing spatial disorientation. Factors were the total failure of the vacuum pump, fog, drizzle, and night conditions.
- [NTSB FTW98LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA144.md): Bell 47D1 · Jeanerette, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1998 · N13012 · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight disconnect of the rotating scissors due to the separation of its hinge bolt.
- [NTSB FTW98LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA109.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Alexandria, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 1998 · N2881D · Substantial damage
  > The fire in the normal braking system due to an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB FTW97LA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA326.md): Bell 206B · Oak Grove, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1997 · N7929J · Substantial damage
  > The disconnect of the #5 tail rotor drive segment due to the debonding of the joint between the shaft tube and the flange fitting. Factors were the improper bead blasting of the tail rotor drive segment by an unknown maintenance personnel, and the lack of…
- [NTSB FTW97IA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97IA305.md): Saab-Scania 340B · Lafayette, LA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1997 · N313AE · Minor damage
  > The failure of the AC generator due to the failure of the anti-drive end bearing.
- [NTSB FTW96FA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA319.md): Chester Glasair RG · Lafayette, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1996 · N127E · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude (and clearance above wooded terrain), while diverting to an alternate destination. Factors relating to the accident were: the loss of the comm/nav equipment as a result of an electrostatic discharge, darkness,…
- [NTSB FTW96FA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA151.md): Sukhoi SU-29 · New Orleans, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1996 · N729SU · Destroyed
  > The in-flight loss of a bolt in the elevator control system due to improper installation by unknown person(s), which resulted in a disconnection of the elevator control system that rendered the airplane uncontrollable.
- [NTSB FTW95IA397](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95IA397.md): MBB BO-105C · Lafayette, LA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1995 · N91070 · No damage
  > a short in the 'jam proof system' solenoid valve which prevented activation of the backup hydraulic system and resulting in a cyclic hardover. Factors were the contaminated hydraulic fluid and the resulting jammed actuator (longitudinal control slider).
- [NTSB FTW95LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA240.md): Ayres S2R-T34 · Iowa, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1995 · N627LL · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right brake due to the hydraulic fluid leaking. Factors were proper alignment not possible and the close proximity of the ditch.
- [NTSB DEN93LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA091.md): Continental Copters Tomcat MK5A · Duson, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1993 · N9014T · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the transmission mast bearing, resulting in oil contamination and subsequent blockage of the internal oil ports and passages. Factors were: total loss of collective control and partial loss of cyclic control.
- [NTSB DEN93LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA076.md): Grumman G-164A · Kaplan, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1993 · N9680 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the spray rig which sprayed chemicals into the pilot's eyes temporarily blinding him.
- [NTSB FTW93LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA177.md): Weatherly 620B · Crowley, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1993 · N2002E · Substantial damage
  > Severe propeller and airframe vibration for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW93IA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93IA125.md): Boeing 747-269BC · Alexandria, LA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1993 · 9KADD · Minor damage
  > The inflight delamination of the wing panel skin. Factors were the water contamination of the honeycomb panel.
- [NTSB FTW92LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA185.md): Beech D55 · Pineville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1992 · N2TY · Substantial damage
  > The mechanical binding of the yoke after liftoff.
- [NTSB FTW92LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA155.md): Sikorsky S-76A · Morgan City, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1992 · N2620 · Substantial damage
  > The second pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB FTW92FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92FA077.md): Bell 212 · Morgan City, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 29, 1992 · N92AL · Destroyed
  > The inflight separation of the main rotor system as results of the main rotor static stop contacting the mast for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW92LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA020.md): Grumman G-164A · Epps, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1991 · N4546 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of 1/2 of a propeller blade. Factors were powerplant vibration and resultant powerplant separation.
- [NTSB FTW91DRD07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91DRD07.md): Grumman G-164B · Donaldsonville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 28, 1991 · N573AF · Substantial damage
  > The mechanical failure of the propeller blade pitch positioning bolt. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW90DRD04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DRD04.md): Grumman G-164B · Fenton, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 3, 1990 · N6714K · Destroyed
  > Failure of the elevator control rod end bearing.
- [NTSB FTW90DRD02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DRD02.md): C&J Sontheimer Rotorway · Lake Charles, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 10, 1990 · N850JR · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the tail rotor drive belt.
- [NTSB FTW89DRD14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89DRD14.md): Grumman G-164A · Franklin, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 8, 1989 · N7498 · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of the propeller blade, which resulted in separation of the blade's tip and severe engine vibration. The soft terrain was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW89FA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89FA143.md): Balloon Works Firefly 6B · Baton Rouge, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1989 · N27113 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot exceeded the temperature limitations of the Balloon during the climb, which resulted in failure of the frabric. Factors related to the accident were: the previous heat damage to the frabric, and the lack of maintenance by the pilot/owner.
- [NTSB FTW88IA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88IA145.md): Bell 222UT · Cameron, LA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1988 · N3190K · Minor damage
  > Plt stated that the acft pitched 20 deg nose down without warning while in cruise flt at 1,200' and 120 KTS. Following recovery, the acft required additional rt pedal to stay in trim and it flew about 10 deg nosed down in lvl flt. Flt diverted to the opr's…
- [NTSB FTW88DRD16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88DRD16.md): PZL-Mielec M18 · Bastrop, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 24, 1988 · N46831 · Substantial damage
  > This ag airplane has a hydraulic system that operates the brakes and flaps. The engine driven hydraulic pump provides pressure to the primary system for normal use and also provides pressure to an accumulator for emergency use. The pressure in the accumulator…
- [NTSB FTW88DRD09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88DRD09.md): Grumman G-164A · Basile, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 17, 1988 · N4243 · Substantial damage
  > During or after lift-off, the right landing gear axle assembly separated from the landing gear leg when the mounting bolts sheared. During landing, the airplane ground-looped and then flipped to the inverted position.
- [NTSB FTW88DRD06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88DRD06.md): Grumman G-164A · Abbeville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 28, 1988 · N7203 · Substantial damage
  > The ag plt had finished spreading his load of chemicals & was landing when the left brake failed to operate. He started to apply pwr for a go-around, but the eng coughed & did not respond properly. The plt then closed the throttle & appliedrgt brake to avoid…
- [NTSB FTW88DRD05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88DRD05.md): Grumman G-164B · Bastrop, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 28, 1988 · N6676K · Substantial damage
  > The plt said he was spreading rice when he noticed the oil pressure was decreasing & the prop was beginning to feather. With no other place to go, he landed in a plowed field. Shortly after touchdown, the acft nosed over to an inverted position. An exam…
- [NTSB FTW88LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88LA093.md): Pezetel PZL-M-18 · Cheneyville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1988 · N4226V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot said that after takeoff the aircrft seemed extremely tail-heavy and that he used 'both feet and one arm' to hold forward stick. He said the aircraft was almost uncontrollable in pitch and displayed a right turning tendendcy. The pilot returned to…
- [NTSB FTW87LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA195.md): Bell 206L-1 · New Iberia, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1987 · N2764F · Substantial damage
  > Crew performing practice touchdown autorotations during a trng flt. On 4th autorotation, acft touched down with excess grnd speed and skidded for approx 75' on the wet, soft grass. When crew applied power back to flight RPM they heard a grinding sound and…
- [NTSB FTW87DRD08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87DRD08.md): Grumman G-164A · Lacassine, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 7, 1987 · N9778 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated the aircraft's tail wheel broke during the takeoff roll causing the aircraft to veer to the right. The right wing contacted a small tree and the right main gear wheel dropped into a ditch which was parallel with the runway. Directional…
- [NTSB FTW87FA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87FA156.md): Aerospatiale AS-355-F1 · Venice, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1987 · N5796M · Destroyed
  > One of the mechanics who performed maintenance on the aircraft main rotor head stated that he was not sure that he installed the retaining bolts which secured the vibration absorber assembly to the aircraft. Metallurgical analysis of the assembly indicated…
- [NTSB LAX86MA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86MA309.md): Aerospatiale AS-355F-1 · Morgan City, LA · Accident · No injuries · Major investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1986 · N57967 · Destroyed
  > The plt flew to a nearby arpt to practice takeoffs & lndgs. He rprtd that after 3 lndgs 'out of a hover,' he returned to the departure heliport & lndd again from a hover. Drg touchdown, the helicopter bgn to rock fm side to side & enteredground resonance. The…
- [NTSB FTW86FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FA116.md): MBB 105 · Houma, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1986 · N2784E · Destroyed
  > A fatigue failure in a main rotor blade pitch change link resulted in the loss of control of one blade, leading to an in flight separation of the tail boom. The helicopter was uncontrollable and pitched forward, impacting the ground inverted.
- [NTSB FTW86FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FA023.md): Cessna 152 · Arcadia, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1985 · N93527 · Destroyed
  > The instrument flight instructor and student experienced a directional gyro failure. They covered the instrument and requested a return to their departure point. The aircraft was not equipped to fly the published approach. They requested a descent to an…
- [NTSB FTW86FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FA016.md): Bell 222A · Charenton, LA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1985 · N5013H · Substantial damage
  > The helicopter had just completed a phase two check, twenty minutes into the flight the occupants heard a loud noise and a severe one-to-one vibration ensued. A successful emergency landing was performed. Examination revealed that one swash plate drive link…
- [NTSB FTW85FRD01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85FRD01.md): Alon A-2 · Bunkie, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · May 5, 1985 · N5491E · Destroyed
  > The acft contacted the terrain and was destroyed by fire following a loss of elevator and aileron control. The plt reported he maintained control of the acft by use of the rudder, pwr and elevator trim. Post accident inspection revealed the left aileron…
- [NTSB FTW85LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA201.md): Cessna 170B · Ama, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1985 · N170NX · Destroyed
  > The aircraft reportedly assumed an abrupt nose high attitude during its initial climb following takeoff. The pilot stated he made the initial left departure turn from the airport and then realized he could not release the elevator back pressure he had used…

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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" = 'LA' 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
```

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