# NTSB investigations, MS: 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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB ANC05LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA029.md): Beech A36 · Bay St. Louis, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 2005 · N6742S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use the manual emergency landing gear extension mechanism during the approach to land, which resulted in the electrically actuated main landing gear collapsing during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident is an…
- [NTSB ATL04IA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04IA098.md): Cessna 208B · Tunica, MS · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2004 · N738FX · Minor damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the emergency power lever which resulted in excessive operating temperatures. A factor was the improper adjustment of the emergency power lever dead band.
- [NTSB ATL03LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA038.md): Beech 200 · Jackson, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2003 · N208F · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear system for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL02IA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02IA065.md): Beech C24R · Greenville, MS · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2002 · N6753L · Minor damage
  > An overload failure of the nose gear assembly for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL01LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA060.md): Cessna 421C · Greenville, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 2001 · N51ER · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation by maintenance personnel of the push-pull rod assembly on the right elevator trim tab horn resulted in an in-flight separation of the right elevator trim tab.
- [NTSB MIA01LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA084.md): Boeing Helicopters Div. 369D · Inverness, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2001 · N58377 · No damage
  > The lineman's failure to use the designed attachment point for securing his safety harness to the helicopter, resulting in overload and failure of the component he did attach to. A factor in the accident was the lineman's failure to follow exact sequential…
- [NTSB MIA01LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA011.md): Camillo Annaloro C A Spcl Quicks · Lucedale, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2000 · N302CA · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to secure a fabric panel during preflight inspection resulting in the panel separating from the aircraft during climb after takeoff, passing through the propeller and damaging wing flap fabric, loss of engine power due to wing flap…
- [NTSB MIA00FA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA221.md): Beech 58 · Hernando, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2000 · N158MT · Destroyed
  > The arcing of an electrical wire behind the instrument panel and the associated cracking of fuel and oil lines. Also causal was the pilot's inappropriate remedial action not in accordance with the emergency checklist.
- [NTSB ATL00LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA067.md): Aeronca 11AC · Tylertown, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2000 · N85861 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of directional control due to separation of the tail-wheel spring assembly. A factor was the ditch which run adjacent to the runway.
- [NTSB MIA00LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA150.md): Cessna 172H · Picayune, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 2000 · N5107G · Destroyed
  > An in-flight fire in the vicinity of the firewall from an undetermined source. This resulted in a forced landing to an airport and total consumption of the airplane by fire after landing.
- [NTSB MIA00FA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA146.md): Beech F35 · Jackson, MS · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 7, 2000 · N35WK · Substantial damage
  > improper rigging of the rudder/elevators and differential mechanism assembly by unknown person(s), which resulting in what the pilot describes as inflight flutter of the tail section, which resulted in damage to the aft empennage area.
- [NTSB ATL00LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA015.md): Maule M7-235C · Iuka, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1999 · N4AN · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the nicopress fitting allowing a release of the rudder cable resulting in a loss of control during landing roll. A factor was the manufacturer's use of an improperly calibrated crimping tool.
- [NTSB MIA00FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA030.md): Bell 212 · Philadelphia, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1999 · N8144M · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot and company maintenance personnel during preflight and periodic inspections to identify the signs of fretting and looseness in the "red" main rotor blade pitch change horn to main rotor blade grip attachment, resulting in the…
- [NTSB MIA98LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA254.md): Bell 47-D1 · Oxford, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1998 · N755E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control due to vibration from the main rotor blade for undetermined reasons. A related finding was the improper repair of a crack in the laminant of the blue main rotor blade by other maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB MIA98LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA092.md): Cessna 188B · Houston, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1998 · N53382 · Substantial damage
  > corrosion and subsequent disconnect of the left aileron control rod end fitting, which resulted in a loss of aileron (roll) control, a forced landing, and subsequent impact with the terrain. A factor related to the accident was: improper lubrication of the…
- [NTSB ATL96LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA129.md): Bell 47G-4A (Soloy) · Belmont, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1996 · N23PH · Substantial damage
  > failure of the aft universal joint of the tail rotor drive shaft, due to inadequate lubrication by company maintenance personnel. A factor relating to the accident was the pilot's delay in discontinuing the flight after noting a progressively worse tail rotor…
- [NTSB MIA95LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA236.md): Bell 47G-3B1 · Union Church, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1995 · N92HA · Substantial damage
  > inadequate maintenance lubrication and inspection of the main rotor head which resulted in the separation of a rod end bearing.
- [NTSB MIA95LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA217.md): Cessna 337D · Carthage, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1995 · N85972 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the normal brake system for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot's seatback.
- [NTSB MIA95LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA185.md): Cessna A188B · Aberdeen, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1995 · N731NP · Substantial damage
  > The operator's and pilot's procedure of leaving the aircraft unattended with the engine running while loading agricultural chemicals into the aircraft. This resulted in the aircraft moving unattended and colliding with a ditch. Contributing to the accident…
- [NTSB MIA95LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA015.md): Rockwell S-2R · Madison, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1994 · N8456V · Destroyed
  > The pilots improper use of brakes during a precautionary landing.
- [NTSB MIA94FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94FA085.md): Daffron, Harold C. Varieze · Oxford, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1994 · N3769D · Destroyed
  > Poor planning/decision by the pilot-in-command for failure to perform high and low speed taxi tests before the flight after repairs and modification of the airplane. Additionally, failure or malfunction of the flight control system for undetermined reasons,…
- [NTSB MIA94LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA047.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Vicksburg, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1993 · N5192W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain the proper glidepath. Failure of the electrical system and inadequate maintenance by company maintenance personnel were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB MIA93LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA130.md): Smith FW2C80TD · Lucedale, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1993 · N912WB · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's operation of the aircraft in a manner which exceeded design limitations which resulted in inflight failure and separation of the wings.
- [NTSB MIA92LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA179.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Satartia, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1992 · N4333S · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the brake system due to installation of a bogus part by an unknown person. Directional control by the pilot in command was not possible.
- [NTSB MIA91LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA144.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Tutwiler, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1991 · N8563S · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of one of the propeller blades resulting in the forced landing. Contributing to the accident was lack of suitable terrain.
- [NTSB MIA90FA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90FA190.md): Ayres S2R-T34 · Thornton, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1990 · N4017B · Destroyed
  > The improper drilling of a hole in the spar cap by a mechanic resulting in the initiation of fatigue cracking in the spar cap and subsequent failure of the spar cap and inflight separation of the wing.
- [NTSB MIA90LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA149.md): Rockwell S-2R · Crowder, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1990 · N8464V · Destroyed
  > Fatigue failure of a bolt which secures the mixture and throttle bellcranks to the bellcrank support assembly.
- [NTSB MIA90LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA083.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Rolling Fork, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1990 · N23509 · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight separation of the left aileron due to improper maintenance procedures and an inadequate aircraft preflight.
- [NTSB MIA90LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA011.md): Beech 58P · Jackson, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1989 · N94JP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misunderstanding of the landing gear emergency extension procedure, which resulted in his inadvertent partial retraction of the gear and failure to land with the gear in the down and locked position. Loss of electrical power was a factor.
- [NTSB MIA89LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA255.md): Hughes 269B · Lexington, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1989 · N9318F · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of the linear actuator lug. A related factor was: trees in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB MIA89LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA221.md): Continental Copters Tomcat MK6C · Quitman, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1989 · N9085T · Destroyed
  > Failure of the tail boom attachment.
- [NTSB MIA89LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA204.md): Texas Helicopter OH-13E/M74 · Greenwood, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1989 · N47345 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of a main rotor blade pitch change horn and/or attaching bolt(s).
- [NTSB MIA89LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA067.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Rose Hill, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 1989 · N9378N · Substantial damage
  > Loss of electrical power for an undetermined reason and fuel starvation from improper use of the fuel selector. Factors related to the accident were: night and adverse weather conditions.
- [NTSB MIA89LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA039.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Holly Springs, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1988 · N4908F · Destroyed
  > The plt stated that after he began a descent from 12,000 ft to 4000 ft, the acft lost all electrical power due to failure of the alternator. While apchg to land at Holly Springs arpt, the acft enctrd unfavorable winds & turbulence. Subsequently, it lost…
- [NTSB MIA89LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA017.md): Cessna 172N · Houston, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1988 · N21ER · Substantial damage
  > During normal cruise flt a portion of one propeller blade separated. The plt landed the acft in a field & during the landing roll, the acft collided with a haystack. Examination of the propeller blade revealed it separated at blade station 28.5. Metallurgical…
- [NTSB MIA88LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA137.md): Grumman G-164A · Wayside, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1988 · N7961 · Substantial damage
  > While on an aerial application flt on short final, the plt pulled the throttle lever to reduce airspeed but it broke at the power control quadrant. The apch was continued & after acft traveled aprx 1/2 the length of the rwy, he turned the magneto switch off.…
- [NTSB MIA87LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA209.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Swiftown, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1987 · N7310N · Substantial damage
  > While spraying cotton, severe vibration was felt throughout the acft & the plt elected a forced ldg. During the flare, the throttle was advanced to raise the nose, & the plt discovered the eng had totally failed. The acft flipped inverted on touch down. An…
- [NTSB MIA87LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA207.md): Israel Aircraft Industries 1121 · Jackson, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1987 · N133ME · Substantial damage
  > During the ground run at 80 KTS the cabin door unsafe light illuminated. The takeoff was aborted with heavy braking & deployment of the thrust reversers. The door was then opened & reclosed which extinguished the light, & a second takeoff was attempted. Aprx…
- [NTSB MIA87LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA033.md): Hickham Twinstar · Bay St. Louis, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1986 · N9731N · Substantial damage
  > Shortly after takeoff on the initial test flt, severe vibration was felt and the plt attempted to return the float equipped acft to the water for a forced ldg. Due to low alt, the plt had to land in trees. An exam of one of the blades of the 3 bladed…
- [NTSB MIA87FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87FA003.md): Griffin STAR-LITE · Raymond, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1986 · N124PK · Destroyed
  > The plt had just completed building the acft and was on the initial flt. Family members watched as the acft tookoff and climbed over the arpt. They then observed pieces falling from the acft. The acft rolled inverted and crashed. An exam of the elevator bell…
- [NTSB MIA86LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA151.md): Cessna T188C · Shaw, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1986 · N3041J · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that shortly after takeoff he noticed the fuel cap was loose. He then turned downwind to land, at which time the aircraft stalled, resulting in the right wing colliding with trees.
- [NTSB ATL85LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA232.md): Cessna 150L · Hattiesburg, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1985 · N7952G · Substantial damage
  > During a full-flap approach to landing, the pilot saw that the acft was going to land long and he initiated a go-around. He began retracting the flaps at the same time, and the acft started to settle. The pilot then elected to continue the landing straight…
- [NTSB ATL85LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA091.md): Beech 58 · Holly Springs, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 1985 · N112TC · Substantial damage
  > About 40 to 45 min after takeoff pilot noted electrical load meters at 0. Alternator warning lights were on. Reset was attempted but unsuccessful due to low battery voltage. Plt decided to make a precautionary ldg at Holly Springs, MS,but could not lower the…
- [NTSB ATL85LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA082.md): Beech BE-55 · Vicksburg, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 1985 · N3057 · Destroyed
  > During the landing attempt, the pilot failed to ensure that the landing gear was extended. He was preoccupied with trying to locate a runway sweeper reported by the airport manager. When the gear failed to extend the pilot continued the approach knowing that…
- [NTSB ATL84LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA155.md): Cessna 210D · Shaw, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1984 · N3882Y · Substantial damage
  > The acft was landed gear up in a precautionary landing after a control difficulty in flt. On base leg a loud bang was heard and the acft started to roll right. Control forces were heavy so the other plt in the front seat tried to help on the controls. They…
- [NTSB ATL83FKQ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FKQ03.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Redwood, MS · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 25, 1983 · N8511S · Substantial damage
  > The acft made a forced landing in a soybean field after severe vibration developed during a spraying operation. The pilot stated that the powerplant and flt controls were functioning normally at the time of the accident. An on-scene investigation revealed…
- [NTSB ATL83LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA142.md): Cessna 188B · Houston, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1983 · N731PP · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that during takeoff, he had reached an alt of aprx 100 ft AGL, had reduced power & was retracting the flaps from the takeoff setting when he felt the acft 'give.' He reextended the flaps, applied full throttle & dumped his load, but the acft…
- [NTSB ATL83LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA080.md): Swearingen SA-226TC · Laurel, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1983 · N5291M · Substantial damage
  > At 11,000 ft MSL during cruise a prop separated from the left eng. The eng was feathered & the plt observed the eng displaced inboard & downward. An emergency landing was made & upon landing the left main gear was found to be retracted. The acft slid to a…
- [NTSB ATL82FLT06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FLT06.md): Benson B8M · Walls, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 14, 1982 · N2311E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot reported that after he took off and climbed to about 100 ft AGL, he tried to turn, but found he had no control of the aircraft. He then reduced the power and crash landed into a soybean field. An examination of the wreckage revealed that the lower…

## 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" = 'MS' 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=MS

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