# NTSB investigations, NJ: 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 NYC07LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA061.md): Cessna 310Q · Atlantic City, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2007 · N20SS · Substantial damage
  > The inoperative safe gear indicator light switch. Contributing to the accident was the pilot hand-cranking the landing gear past the physical stop.
- [NTSB NYC06CA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA080.md): Piper PA23-250 · Morristown, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 20, 2006 · N13878 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature shutdown of both engines, which resulted in a forced landing short of the runway. A factor was a landing gear malfunction indication for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC05IA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05IA029.md): Fairchild-Heliporter Pilatus PC6/B2-H2 · Cross Keys, NJ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2004 · N7391U · Minor damage
  > A total failure of the left elevator attachment point for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB IAD05LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA001.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Robbinsville, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2004 · N5507V · Substantial damage
  > The repair station's improper installation of the stabilator trim tab. A factor was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane.
- [NTSB IAD03CA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03CA060.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Atlantic City, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 28, 2003 · N4133Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly secure an aerial advertising banner to the outside of the airplane.
- [NTSB NYC02LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA107.md): Karl & Dot Comp Air 7SL · Cross Keys, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2002 · N753KD · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue fracture of the tail wheel spring, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with a ditch.
- [NTSB IAD02IA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02IA046.md): Fairchild Dornier DO-328-300 · Atlantic City, NJ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 2, 2002 · N429FJ · No damage
  > The partial loss of flight display information for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC01LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA196.md): Air & Space 18A · Blairstown, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2001 · N6121S · Substantial damage
  > An encounter with ground resonance for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC01IA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01IA199.md): Raytheon 400A · Teterboro, NJ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2001 · N3337J · No damage
  > The right aft rudder cable being installed over a cable guide by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB NYC01LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA135.md): Musso Nieuport 24 · Evesham Twp., NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2001 · N1893 · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight propeller failure, which resulted in a forced landing.
- [NTSB IAD01LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA020.md): Cessna 172M · Medford, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 2000 · N789FW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point. Factors included the loss of electrical power, the dark night, and the pilot's lack of night experience.
- [NTSB IAD01IA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01IA019.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-11 · Newark, NJ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2000 · N582FE · No damage
  > a short in the left inboard elevator parallel engage solenoid valve for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB IAD01IA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01IA009.md): Raytheon 400A · Morristown, NJ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2000 · N792TA · No damage
  > The failure of several relays on the roll trim control printed circuit board, which caused an uncommanded aileron trim input.
- [NTSB NYC00LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA005.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-11F · Newark, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1999 · N606FE · Substantial damage
  > A divergent, longitudinal oscillation of undetermined origin on the center landing gear, which caused a failure of the center landing gear lower drag brace during landing roll.
- [NTSB NYC99IA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99IA175.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Belmar, NJ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1999 · N121GP · Minor damage
  > The failure of the turbocharger clamp, resulting from improper welding settings during manufacture.
- [NTSB NYC99IA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99IA024.md): Boeing 737-3TO · Newark, NJ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1998 · N12318 · Minor damage
  > A loss of torque on the apex nut of the shimmy damper for undetermined reason(s), which resulted in a failure of the shimmy damper, and the subsequent failure of the lower torsion link of the right main landing gear.
- [NTSB IAD99LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA003.md): Piper PA-34 · Teteboro, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1998 · N1025U · Substantial damage
  > the collapse of the landing gear due to a bent gear locking mechanism for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC98FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA073.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Somerville, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1998 · N3374P · Destroyed
  > in-flight separation of the empennage for undetermined reasons. "This case was modified August 2, 2006."
- [NTSB IAD97IA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97IA048.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-82 · Newark, NJ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 1997 · N34838 · Minor damage
  > fatigue fracture of the upper lock link, which led to the collapse of the nose gear during landing.
- [NTSB NYC96LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA143.md): Aerospatiale AS-332L · Lakewood, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1996 · N25AN · Substantial damage
  > a number two system module hydraulic oil leak, which was ignited by an undetermined source and resulted in a hydraulic fluid fire.
- [NTSB NYC95LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA147.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Hammonton, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1995 · N48316 · Destroyed
  > failure of the collective yoke bearing, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with trees. A factor relating to the accident was: the manufacturer's inadequate inspection interval of the yoke bearing.
- [NTSB NYC94FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA123.md): Gates Learjet 35 · Atlantic City, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1994 · N69PS · Substantial damage
  > Under-inflation of the tires, due to improper maintenance, which resulted in overheating and subsequent tire failure; the incorrect checklist that was provided to the aircrew; and failure of the pilot-in-command to deploy the drag chute, when the thrust…
- [NTSB NYC94IA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94IA035.md): Airbus Industrie A-300 · Newark, NJ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1993 · N16982 · Minor damage
  > The separation of the right outboard translating cowl on the #2 engine thrust reverser as a result of inadequate bonding material.
- [NTSB NYC93LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA157.md): Cessna 305A · Beach Haven, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1993 · N53136 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the banner release system to function for an undetermined reason, which resulted in an inability of the aircraft to sustain flight once the banner began dragging in the water. A factor related to the accident was: lack of coordination between the…
- [NTSB BFO93LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA106.md): Wernega Benson KB-2 · Mount Holly, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1993 · N6606B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper use of the gyroplane's flight controls.
- [NTSB NYC93IA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93IA113.md): Short Brothers SD3-60-200 · Atlantic City, NJ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1993 · N711HJ · No damage
  > A malfunction of the cargo fire warning system which resulted in a false alarm.
- [NTSB NYC93IA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93IA059.md): Boeing 737-130 · Newark, NJ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1993 · N14212 · No damage
  > Inadequate maintenance/inspection by company maintenance personnel, the manufacturer's inadequate inspection and/or replacement procedures for the aileron cables, and subsequent failure of the 'down' aileron control cable due to wear.
- [NTSB NYC92LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA162.md): Piper PA-18A-150 · Ocean City, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1992 · N9374D · Substantial damage
  > The airplane nosing over on landing roll due to inadequate airplane handling characteristics while landing with the banner attached. Factors related to the accident were the use of rope instead of steel cable, the main landing gear mounted tow hitch, and the…
- [NTSB NYC92DHM02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92DHM02.md): Carey Glassair SH2 · West Milford, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 10, 1992 · N80004 · Substantial damage
  > Improper installation of the wheel brakes, which resulted in failure of a left brake line during the landing roll and subsequent loss of directional control and collision with an object after departing the runway.
- [NTSB NYC91LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA229.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Somerville, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1991 · N6183J · Substantial damage
  > An off airport landing in unsuitable terrain following a power loss due to oil exhaustion. A factor related to the accident was the operators decision not to follow the recommendations of the Piper cherokee service manual.
- [NTSB NYC90LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA134.md): Hughes 269A · Pittstown, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1990 · N110ES · Destroyed
  > Ground resonance due to inadequate servicing and maintenance of the landing gear dampers.
- [NTSB NYC90FHD01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FHD01.md): Mason Hummel Bird · Lumberton, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 10, 1990 · N51L · Destroyed
  > Failure of the rudder attach bolt, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and an uncontrolled descent to the ground.
- [NTSB NYC90FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA040.md): Piper PA-60-602P · Frenchtown, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1989 · N6894Y · Destroyed
  > The inadequate maintenance and inspection of the turbocharger tailpipe exhaust stack on the right engine by the mechanic(s). The failure of the tailpipe permitted heat from the exhaust to weaken the main spar of the right wing resulting in a catastrophic…
- [NTSB NYC90MA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90MA009.md): Agusta A109A Mkii · Lacey Township, NJ · Accident · 5 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1989 · N21FL · Destroyed
  > In-flight separation of a main rotor blade due to fatigue failure of the main rotor blade spar, which originated at a manufacturing induced scratch (tool mark) that was the result of inadequate quality control.
- [NTSB NYC89IA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89IA176.md): Douglas DC-9-30 · Newark, NJ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1989 · N556NY · Minor damage
  > Rupture of a flexible high pressure hydraulic line in the 'a' hydraulic system, due to chafing of the steel braid covering, which allowed the system pressure and quantity to be completely depleted.
- [NTSB NYC89LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA091.md): Piper PA-24-400 · Delmont, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1989 · N8471P · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the #6 connecting rod.
- [NTSB NYC88FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88FA050.md): Boeing 737-2B7 · Deptford, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1987 · N319AU · Substantial damage
  > Drg tkof, as usair flt 224 was clbg thru 4000', the acft yawed/rolled rgt. Simultaneously, the crew noticed the #2 throttle slam/lock to the idle psn & a continuous airframe buffet began. Soon thereafter, the #2 eng sepd fm the acft & the buffet stopped. The…
- [NTSB NYC88LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA019.md): Beech 19A · Buena, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1987 · N5082T · Substantial damage
  > a loss of electrical power for undetermined reasons, which necessitated a precautionary landing. Factors were rain, clouds, dark night, and the pole. This report was modified on February 9, 2005.
- [NTSB NYC87DHD02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87DHD02.md): Cessna 170 · Pittman, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jan 7, 1987 · N2528V · Destroyed
  > The pilot stated that approx 15 mins after takeoff, while in a left turn, both he and his pax heard a loud snap. This was followed by collapse of the left rudder pedal and a right rolling motion. The aircraft began to spiral; just prior to impact the spiral…
- [NTSB NYC87IA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87IA087.md): Boeing 737-200 · Newark, NJ · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 1987 · N409PE · No damage
  > During descent prior to the approach to Newark, NJ the B737 crew attempted to start the APU. The APU failed to start. During lndg roll another attempt to start the APU resulted in a fire warning light. The fire bottle was discharged but the fire warning…
- [NTSB DCA87MA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA87MA012.md): Lockheed L1011 · Newark, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Major investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1986 · N714DA · Substantial damage
  > On November 13, 1986, the rear main spar of the right wing failed as delta flt 194 touched down on rwy 29 at Newark airport. The pilots stated that there was moderate turbulence on final approach and initial touchdown was on the right main gear first. The…
- [NTSB NYC86FHD03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FHD03.md): Passonno Skybolt · Moorestown, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 27, 1986 · N8FP · Destroyed
  > The Passonno skybolt was observed to recover from a loop and then the tail surfaces started to shake. The acft then descended to the ground and was destroyed by impact. Examination of various horizontal stabilizer and elevator components showed that the…
- [NTSB NYC86LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA206.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Sussex, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1986 · N5803U · Substantial damage
  > The Piper PA-28-140 had just taken off when the main cabin door unlocked at the top. The pilot returned for a landing, had to go-around due to traffic, and was on final for his second approach, with the top of the main cabin door still unlocked. When, passing…
- [NTSB NYC86LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA060.md): Cessna 152 · Caldwell, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1986 · N68214 · Substantial damage
  > The student and instructor (CFI) were performing touch-and-go landings. On the third touch-and-go, the student rotated the acft and initiated his climb. The CFI stated 'I realized the acft was not climbing and that the flaps were not retracted even though the…
- [NTSB NYC85LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA226.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 601P · Wrightstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1985 · N90342 · Substantial damage
  > During an enroute climb the pilot noticed a manifold pressure loss on the left engine. Oil pressure and temp gauges went off and the left engine was secured by the piilot. During shutdown a passenger informed the pilot that the left wing was turning brown.…
- [NTSB NYC85FA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85FA155.md): Beech B95A · Readington, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1985 · N9712Y · Destroyed
  > Papers were observed to fly out of the acft during takeoff. The acft was observed to 'waver' with the gear down & crash to the ground several minutes later. An exam of the cabin door revealed that it had popped open in flt.
- [NTSB NYC85FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85FA092.md): Sikorsky S-55B · Port Elizabeth, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1985 · N90885 · Substantial damage
  > The helicopter landed hard after a decrease in RPM during initial climb. The acft was being used for a sling operation. Investigation revealed a failed clutch assembly, S1435-2500-1. The clutch had operated only 200 hrs since a major overhaul.
- [NTSB NYC84IA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84IA066.md): Lockheed 1329-25 · Teterboro, NJ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1984 · N322CS · Minor damage
  > N322CS landed with the left main landing gear partially extended after emergency gear extention procedures failed. Investigation revealed the left actuator cover door & strut cover doors jammed where the two pass in close proximity during the gear extention…
- [NTSB NYC84FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FA061.md): Aerospatiale SA-360C · Newark, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1983 · N360CP · Substantial damage
  > The helicopter arrived at the Newark intl arpt at 1531 after an uneventful flt from new york, NY with 2 en route stops. At 1540, the plt taxied from the passenger gate for departure. According to him, he had no control problems, while taxiing. He checked the…
- [NTSB NYC84IA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84IA048.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-10-10 · Newark, NJ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1983 · N103AA · Minor damage
  > The acft experienced a complete truck beam failure after touchdown. Metallurgical examination revealed a crack near the right rear truck pivot pin lubrication hole which showed propagation to the lower end of the grease hole on the mating surface. Grease hole…

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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" = 'NJ' 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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