# NTSB investigations, NC: 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 · 76 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB ENG08IA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG08IA001.md): Boeing 757-225 · Charlotte, NC · Incident · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2007 · N919UW · Minor damage > The truck beam fracture initiated by fatigue and stress corrosion cracking from pits that were present on the ID surface of the truck beam, under the protective finishes. Crack propagation occurred by alternating modes of stress corrosion cracking and fatigue… - [NTSB NYC07IA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07IA194.md): Piper PA-44-180 · New Bern, NC · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2007 · N30521 · Minor damage > A failure of the stabilator control cable turnbuckle terminal fitting due to corrosion. Contributing to the accident were the mechanic's inadequate annual inspection, and the aircraft manufacturer's failure to provide adequate information in its maintenance… - [NTSB ATL07FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07FA083.md): Cessna 182Q · Asheville, NC · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 4, 2007 · N735DP · Substantial damage > The failure of the directional gyro and attitude indicator due to a vacuum system leak caused by a loose fitting. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to execute a partial panel, no-gyro approach. - [NTSB NYC06CA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA218.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · Farmingdale, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2006 · N5501A · Substantial damage > An inadequate annual inspection of the airplane, which resulted in a total failure of the elevator cable during flight, and subsequent uncontrolled descent into terrain. - [NTSB ATL06CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA125.md): Brown Floyd L Christen Eagle II · Topsail Beach, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2006 · N225FL · Substantial damage > The in-flight separation of the engine and propeller from the airframe for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the airplane's uncontrolled impact with water. - [NTSB ATL06CA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA073.md): Robinson R44 Raven II · Rocky Point, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 3, 2006 · N288RH · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout during a precautionary landing which resulted in an in-flight collision with a transmission wire. - [NTSB ATL05LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA065.md): Embraer EMB-135LR · Raleigh, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2005 · N733KR · No damage > An oily smell in the airplane shortly after takeoff for undetermined reasons that resulted in a return to the airport and a passenger injury during the emergency evacuation. - [NTSB ATL05CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA053.md): Bennett Ra Oliver Zodiac CH 601 HDS · Mt. Olive, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 26, 2005 · N2521B · Substantial damage > Rupture of the engine's cooling system radiator, which allowed steam to fill the cockpit. - [NTSB ATL05CA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA024.md): Cessna 172N · Wilmington, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 14, 2004 · N75776 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to recognize the proper emergency procedure, which resulted in a precautionary landing in a field and subsequent collision with a ditch. Factors were the undetermined electrical malfunction, smoke in the cockpit, and the student… - [NTSB ATL04CA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA169.md): Aeronca 7AC · Spring Hope, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2004 · N84399 · Substantial damage > The binding of the right aileron control cable, which resulted in a loss in aileron control, and subsequent collision with trees and terrain. - [NTSB ATL04TA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04TA116.md): Hughes 269A · Louisburg, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 14, 2004 · N115ES · Substantial damage > Fatigue failure of the tailboom saddle fitting which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. Also causal was inadequate maintenance due to non-compliance to an airworthiness directive requiring inspection of the saddle fitting. A contributing factor was the… - [NTSB ATL04IA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04IA028.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Fayetteville, NC · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2003 · N39541 · Minor damage > Flight control elevator attachment turnbuckle corrosion and fracture resulting in the loss of aircraft control in flight. - [NTSB ATL03IA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03IA126.md): Bombardier CL600-2B19 · Raleigh Durham, NC · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2003 · N451CA · Minor damage > The failure of a utility bus relay which resulted in an electrical fire and subsequent smoke in the cockpit. - [NTSB ATL03LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA056.md): Fokker F.27MK 500 · Kinston, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2003 · N712FE · Substantial damage > The fatigue failure of the main drag stay tube. A factor is no inspection procedure required. - [NTSB MIA03LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA021.md): Cessna 182J · Brevard, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2002 · N3529F · Substantial damage > the jamming of the elevator control system for undetermined reason, which resulted in the airplane departing the runway, and impacting with a ditch, during the aborted takeoff. - [NTSB MIA02FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA075.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-11 · Charlotte, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2002 · N809DE · Minor damage > The failure of the aircraft operator to comply with, in a timely manner, on the No. 2 engine, Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11-71A086, resulting in the integrated drive generator feeder cable chaffing through a fire warning loop and failure of the fire… - [NTSB ATL02FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA010.md): Cessna 310Q · Winston Salem, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 2001 · N7648Q · Destroyed > Improper installation of the elevator trim tab control rod by maintenance personnel which allowed the control rod to disconnect and jam in the full up position (elevator full down) while in-flight. This resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent… - [NTSB MIA01LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA219.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Wilgrove, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2001 · N1453T · Substantial damage > The failure of maintenance personal to properly reconnect the throttle-cable-to carburetor attachment, resulting in a throttle cable disconnection while in the landing pattern, and collision with trees. A factor in the accident was the failure of the pilot to… - [NTSB MIA01LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA213.md): Avid Mk-4 · Salisbury, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2001 · N567SM · Substantial damage > , An aileron control system failure during climb due to an improper welded installation by the aircraft homebuilder, resulting in an inflight loss of lateral control, and an inflight collision with the terrain during an uncontrolled descent and landing. - [NTSB ATL01LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA043.md): Globe GC1B · Cherry Point, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2001 · N78321 · Substantial damage > Fatigue cracking of the propeller hub that resulted in the in-flight separation of a propeller blade. - [NTSB MIA01FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FA006.md): Aerospatiale AS-355-F2 · Burlington, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2000 · N355DU · Destroyed > The mechanics failure to comply with manufacturers instructions for correction of a illuminated main rotor gearbox oil pressure warning light resulting in the helicopter being dispatched on a ferry flight with a failed main rotor gearbox oil pump, failure of… - [NTSB MIA00LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA270.md): Douglas DC-3 · Charlotte, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2000 · N12907 · Substantial damage > the right main brake locked after touchdown causing the airplane to yaw and depart the runway, resulting in the landing gear collapsing. - [NTSB DCA00MA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA00MA079.md): Douglas DC-9-32 · Greensboro, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Major investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2000 · N838AT · Substantial damage > A phase-to-phase arc in the left heat exchanger cooling fan relay, which ignited the surrounding wire insulation and other combustible materials within the electrical power center panel. Contributing to the left heat exchanger fan relay malfunction was the… - [NTSB MIA00LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA219.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Washington, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2000 · N2947A · Substantial damage > The inadvertent stall by the pilot-in-command while returning for a precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident was the loose engine cowling. - [NTSB ATL00LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA034.md): Hughes 369D · Dallas, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2000 · N303BT · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper use of flight controls during an emergency landing. Factors were an encounter with a loss of tail rotor effectiveness (LTE) during an out-of-ground effect hover, the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, and his failure to follow proper… - [NTSB MIA00LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA013.md): British Aerospace HS 125-700A · Fayetteville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1999 · N34GG · Substantial damage > The overstress failure of the lugs of the cylinder head of the left main landing gear jack for undetermined reasons. Also, inability of the flight crew to extend the left main landing gear. - [NTSB MIA99LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA191.md): Mooney M20F · Liberty, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1999 · N7114V · Substantial damage > Improper inspection of the muffler assembly resulting in erosion going undetected and the rupture of the muffler and shroud while in cruise flight. The condition caused melting of portions of the air induction system, loss of engine power, and the pilot's… - [NTSB ATL99LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA092.md): Murray R. Gardner FLY Baby · Mount Olive, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1999 · N96MG · Substantial damage > A fatigue failure of the flywire bracket that resulted in the inflight separation of the left wing. - [NTSB ATL99LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA082.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Southern Pines, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1999 · N7001P · Substantial damage > A failure of the left main landing gear retraction assembly as a result of the disconnection of the left main landing gear strap bracket assembly from the main gear spring attachment bracket due to the missing nut. A factor was the ditch. - [NTSB ATL99LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA056.md): Cessna 152 · Bunn Level, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1999 · N46542 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were an electrical system malfunction for undetermined reasons and the dark night conditions. - [NTSB ATL98LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA118.md): Piper PA-30-39 · Greenville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1998 · N7298Y · Substantial damage > A loose wiring connection at the landing gear motor relay that prevented the electrical extension of the landing gear. - [NTSB ATL98LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA102.md): Piper PA-22 · New Bern, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1998 · N1266C · Substantial damage > The failure of the inner cable of the carburetor heat cable assembly that prevented the application of carburetor heat. Factors were conditions favorable for the formation of carburetor ice. - [NTSB MIA98LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA027.md): Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 · Spruce Pine, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1997 · N45018 · Substantial damage > The unintentional locking-up of the left brake for undetermined reasons resulting in the on ground loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the inability of the pilot to maintain directional control. - [NTSB MIA98FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA025.md): Fokker F100 · Charlotte, NC · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1997 · N865US · Substantial damage > Improper written instructions (job/task card) by company maintenance personnel. The procedures did not reflect the correct manufactures maintenance manual servicing procedure, and did not ensure that the proper tool (replenishing gun) was available for the… - [NTSB ATL98LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA005.md): Mooney M20C · Hendersonville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1997 · N3426X · Substantial damage > The undetermined malfunction of the nose gear steering assembly that resulted in the loss of directional control during a full stop landing. A factor was the rough and uneven runway condition.. - [NTSB MIA97IA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97IA151.md): Beech 100 · Kenly, NC · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1997 · N402G · Minor damage > Inadequate inspection procedures by the airframe manufacturer for failure to require removal of the metal retaining ring to inspect the entire area of the window for cracks. - [NTSB MIA97LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA067.md): Grumman American AA-5B · Salisbury, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1997 · N81307 · Destroyed > continued operation of the aircraft by the flight instructor (CFI) and student after identifying a brake problem, which resulted in a fire that erupted from the brake system and subsequently destroyed the aircraft. - [NTSB ATL97LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA006.md): Cessna 337G · Fayetteville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1996 · N20EC · Substantial damage > The unapproved maintenance modification of the landing gear electrical system by maintenance personnel that prevented the extension of the landing gear. - [NTSB ATL96LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA131.md): Beech A23 · Tarboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1996 · N8879M · Substantial damage > fatigue failure of the propeller blade. Factors relating to the accident were: corrosion pit(s) on the propeller blade, and inadequate maintenance/inspection of the propeller. - [NTSB ATL96LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA073.md): Canadair CL-600S · Raleigh, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1996 · N999TF · Substantial damage > the flight crew's inadequate emergency procedure in that they did not manually extend the landing gear, as specified in the airplane flight manual. A factor relating to the accident was: the intermittent operation of the extend solenoid in the nose gear… - [NTSB ATL96LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA059.md): Cessna 172K · Asheville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1996 · N79058 · Substantial damage > failure of the brake on the right main landing gear as a result of water (ice) in the brake fluid, which resulted in a loss of braking control. - [NTSB ATL96IA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96IA053.md): Embraer 120 · Raleigh, NC · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1996 · N129AM · No damage > The operator's inadequate progressive inspection program that did not require periodic analysis of airplane hydraulic system fluid; and the failure of the operator to comply with the airplane manufacturer's maintenance manual resulting in contamination of the… - [NTSB ATL95LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA152.md): Aero Commander 100-180 · Ocracoke, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1995 · N4066X · Substantial damage > A shattered windshield which precluded maintaining level flight due to increased aerodynamic drag. - [NTSB MIA95IA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95IA194.md): Boeing 737-3B7 · Charlotte, NC · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1995 · N396US · No damage > Improper installation of the 'a' system flight control computer by company maintenance personnel, which resulted in pin connector(s) being pushed loose and subsequent malfunction of the autopilot. - [NTSB ATL95LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA042.md): Matto KR-2A Modified · Boone, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1995 · N612W · Substantial damage > The failure of the propeller retaining bolts for an undetermined reason, which resulted in the separation of the propeller from the engine. The rising, mountainous terrain was a factor. - [NTSB ATL94FA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA179.md): Robinson R-22B · Knightdale, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1994 · N83112 · Destroyed > Divergence of the main rotor from its normal plane of rotation for an undetermined reason(s) resulting in rotor blade contact with the tailcone. - [NTSB ATL93LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA050.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Goldsboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1993 · N8409A · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper decision in attempting a night landing at an airport without operating runway lights which resulted in a touchdown off the runway. Factors which contributed to the accident were: an airplane lighting malfunction for an undetermined… - [NTSB ATL92LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA140.md): Piper PA-30 · Shallotte, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1992 · N160MJ · Substantial damage > The deterioration of the left main fuel bladder which resulted in the premature exhaustion of the fuel supply and the loss of engine power. A factor was soft terrain. - [NTSB ATL92LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA112.md): Cessna 210F · Manteo, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1992 · N5811F · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate emergency procedures, in that he failed to note the discharge of electrical power on the ammeter, and his loss of directional control during the off airport landing. Factors were the disabled alternator and a low cloud ceiling. - [NTSB ATL91LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA144.md): Beech C24R · Morrisville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1991 · N6713P · Substantial damage > Failure of the left main landing gear uplock cylinder which precluded extension of the landing gear. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=NC&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" = 'NC' 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=NC --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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