# NTSB investigations, NV: 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 SEA07LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA259.md): Rose Peregrine · Reno, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2007 · N13NG · Substantial damage > The overspeed of the modified racing engine during takeoff that created an oil mist on the exhaust and smoke, and the pilot's failure to maintain a speed above stall speed (Vs) during his attempted emergency landing. Contributing to the accident was the… - [NTSB LAX07CA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA266.md): American Air Racing Thunder Mustang · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2007 · N351F · Destroyed > Fire resulting from vegetation contacting hot brakes following an aborted takeoff. - [NTSB LAX05LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA083.md): Aircraft Mfg & Dev. CH-2000 · Jean, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2004 · N285AM · Minor damage > an in-flight separation of the left cockpit door due to the failure of the hinges from repeated exposure to wind or propeller slip stream forces while in the open position. The hinge failures were the ultimate result of the failure of persons unknown to… - [NTSB LAX04LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA276.md): Beech 95-B55 · Minden, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2004 · N88CS · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to lower the landing gear during landing approach, which resulted in his inadvertent gear up landing. A factor was his distraction due to a component malfunction. - [NTSB LAX04LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA203.md): Schleicher ASW-20 · Reno, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2004 · N126PS · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin while performing a return to runway maneuver, which led to a stall and spin. Factors in the accident were: 1) the deteriorated condition of the glider towrope, which resulted in towrope failure… - [NTSB LAX04LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA163.md): Wallace Skybolt · Reno, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2004 · N41BB · Destroyed > Failure of the left wing spar during an aerobatic maneuver. - [NTSB LAX04IA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04IA133.md): Eurocopter AS 350B · Las Vegas, NV · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 2004 · N358NT · Minor damage > the tail rotor pitch change lever failed in fatigue due to improper installation by company maintenance personnel. - [NTSB LAX02LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA283.md): Minkler Venture M20 · Reno, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2002 · N360 · Destroyed > the overload failure of the horizontal stabilizers and elevators due to a pilot induced oscillation at a speed at or above Vne, which exceeded the design stress limits of the structure. Also causal was the intentional alteration by an unknown person or… - [NTSB LAX02LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA220.md): Bushby Mustang M-11 · Pahrump, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2002 · N30430 · Substantial damage > the failure and separation of a propeller blade for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX02LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA205.md): Cessna 172N · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2002 · N160RA · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to continue the flight after dark with an inoperative taxi/landing light deficiency, and his unfamiliarity with the taxiways. - [NTSB LAX02LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA027.md): Cessna 210K · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2001 · N8232M · Substantial damage > The failure of maintenance personnel to properly diagnose the cause of a reported maintenance discrepancy resulting in the airplane being released from an annual inspection with a worn hydraulic pump which lacked sufficient output to operate the landing gear.… - [NTSB LAX01LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA189.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 2001 · N86727 · Substantial damage > Failure of the left main landing gear axle due to an improper weld repair. - [NTSB LAX99FA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA311.md): No American/Rogers B L P-51R · Reno, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1999 · N57LR · Destroyed > The onset of a flutter event and the resultant separation of the rudder and empennage from the aircraft. The precipitating cause for the flutter could not be determined. - [NTSB LAX99FA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA272.md): Beech BH 125-600A · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1999 · N454DP · Substantial damage > the complete failure of all hydraulic systems due to the effects of a main gear tire disintegration on takeoff. Also causal was the manufacturer's inadequate design of the wheel wells, which did not comply with applicable certification regulations, and the… - [NTSB LAX99LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA215.md): AB Sportine Aviacija Genesis 2 · Minden, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1999 · N240BG · Destroyed > The flight control stabilator becoming disconnected during the initial ground tow. Factors in the accident were the inadequate preflight by the pilot and communications with the pilot not possible. - [NTSB LAX99LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA074.md): Abraham J G II/Erickson K ONE Design · No Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1999 · N857JA · Destroyed > The separation of the left rudder control cable from the rudder horn due to the improper installation of a nicopress fitting that secured the cable to the control horn. - [NTSB LAX98TA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98TA251.md): Aero Commander 690 · Ely, NV · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 28, 1998 · N349AC · Substantial damage > The failure and separation of the left main gear wheel halves due to overload as a result of excessive air pressure. A contributing factor was the inadequate maintenance/service of the main gear tires. - [NTSB LAX95LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA278.md): Fox Peregrine PJ-2 · Minden, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1995 · N62PJ · Destroyed > a failure of the wing flap control system due to inadequate design, which led to an asymmetrical flap deployment during a critical flight condition and in-flight loss of control. A related factor was the lack of a split-flaps warning system. - [NTSB LAX95IA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95IA229.md): Boeing 737-200 · Elko, NV · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1995 · N457TM · Minor damage > in-flight separation of the aileron as a result of inadequate bonding. - [NTSB LAX95LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA067.md): Harris BD-10 · Gardnerville, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1994 · N9WZ · Destroyed > the in-flight overload failure of the left vertical stabilizer spars, at force levels substantially below the predicted ultimate failure loads, due to inadequate substantiation by the designer. - [NTSB LAX94LA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA356.md): Hawker Siddeley HS-125-700A · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1994 · N311NW · Substantial damage > the rupture of fuel and hydraulic lines and the fuselage fuel tank, by tire pieces during the tire blow-out sequence. - [NTSB LAX94LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA274.md): Hayes Dickey E-RACER · Elko, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1994 · N99G · Substantial damage > a fatigue fracture and separation of the propeller flange from an improperly machined propeller extension assembly. Inadequate design, substantiation, and approval of the part design was a factor in the accident. - [NTSB LAX94LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA030.md): Beech 200 · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1993 · N191FL · Substantial damage > The improper overhaul of the right main landing gear actuator by maintenance personnel, and the operator's failure to assure that the airplane manufacturer's mandatory service bulletin requiring modification of the gear motor circuit protection was… - [NTSB LAX93LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA222.md): Cessna 182P · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1993 · N642WR · Substantial damage > Incorrect installation of a bearing in the airplane's alternator during overhaul by maintenance personnel. A factor in the accident was the rough, uneven terrain. - [NTSB LAX93FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA095.md): Cessna 414 · Reno, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 1993 · N4733G · Destroyed > The failure of the pilot to use pitot static system covers during icing conditions which resulted in a blocked pitot tube and subsequent loss of airspeed indications. This led to pilot disorientation and an invertant stall. Factors to the accident were… - [NTSB LAX92LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA150.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Austin, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1992 · N4075R · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of control due to the failure of his control wheel during an attempted go around. - [NTSB LAX92IA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92IA027.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-10-10 · Las Vegas, NV · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1991 · N1820U · Minor damage > Rupture of a forward pressure bulkhead because of cyclically induced metal fatigue. Factors which contributed to the incident were: the operator's decision not to structurally modify its airplane in accordance with the manufacturer's but rather to rely on the… - [NTSB LAX91LA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA369.md): Hiller UH12D · Sparks, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1991 · N100HH · Substantial damage > The encounter with rough, unsuitable terrain during a precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to make an autorotation after encountering an airframe vibration. - [NTSB LAX91LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA300.md): Cessna 320 · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1991 · N3011T · Substantial damage > The fatigue failure of the propeller feathering counter weight clamp assembly. - [NTSB SEA90FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA030.md): Crawford-Gordon Thorp T-18 · Austin, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1989 · N111GC · Destroyed > An improper major alteration performed by the pilot. As a result of this modification, the propeller failed in flight. - [NTSB SEA88LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA155.md): Mace R-2 · Reno, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1988 · N711HM · Destroyed > Acft had been fitted with new outer wing panels of elliptical design and was on sixth test flight for racing certification, exploring g envelope. Investigation revealed right outer panel separated in flight during maneuvering. Failure occurred in center… - [NTSB SEA88FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88FA131.md): Applebay Zuni 2 · Wellington, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1988 · N14XZ · Destroyed > The plt (with only 13 hrs flt time in the hi performance sailplane) took off at 1330 PDT. Psn rprts with her gnd crew were normal until 1630, then another plt offered to relay messages. After ctcg her gnd crew, the otr plt tried calling her back at aprx 1645,… - [NTSB SEA88LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA099.md): Brown 1911 Bellanca · Carson City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1988 · N10317 · Substantial damage > The purpose of the flight was to test a new type of propeller which had just been installed on the aircraft. The pilot noticed prior to rotation an increase in the RPM. At rotation the nose up pitch was excessive. The pilot lowered the nose of the aircraft to… - [NTSB SEA88LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA059.md): Beech A24R · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1988 · N8307R · Substantial damage > During climb to cruise the aircraft's door opened. The pilot then diverted to a nearby airport for a precautionary landing. During landing the pilot had difficulty maintaining directional control. The aircraft struck a runway edge light during landing roll… - [NTSB SEA88IA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88IA051.md): Piper PA-31T · Las Vegas, NV · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1988 · N2645Z · Minor damage > While cruising at FL270, right side cockpit window failed, resulting in decompression. Acft diverted to normal landing. Examination revealed lower bolts overtorqued and plexiglas compromised by excess primer, initiating cracking. Evidence indicated window not… - [NTSB SEA87IA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87IA084.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 601P · Las Vegas, NV · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1987 · N90518 · Minor damage > Aprx 422 flt hrs bfr the flt, the smith Aerostar 601P was modified iaw machen STC SA980NW. Drg level off at 16,500' MSL,blistering & discoloration were noted on the #1 eng nacelle. The plt shut down & feathered the #1 eng, then returned to the departure arpt… - [NTSB SEA86LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA191.md): Cessna T210 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1986 · N139BB · Substantial damage > During landing roll the aircraft departed the runway to the right despite the pilots attempt to correct with left rudder. The acft struck a ditch and the nose gear separated from the acft. During acft repair the mechanic found the right master cylinder was… - [NTSB SEA86LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA044.md): Boeing 727-214 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 1986 · N545PS · No damage > After activation of no 1 engine fire warning signals a second time, flt crew declared emerg and returned for lndg. Fuel dump was seen by some grnd observers as smoke trail and this was reported to flt crew. Acft waiting takeoff report that no smoke or fire… - [NTSB LAX85IA396](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85IA396.md): North American SNJ-4 · Reno, NV · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1985 · N86WW · Minor damage > The pilot experienced a 'severe vibration' and made an emergency landing during a heat race at the national championship air races. Subsequent examination revealed that a propeller blade pitch change bolt, p/n 53546, had failed, allowing one propeller blade… - [NTSB LAX85IA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85IA023.md): Boeing 727-227 · Las Vegas, NV · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1984 · N722AA · No damage > An uncommanded deployment of the #8 leading edge slat occurred during a climb. Control of the acft was not affected & the flt continued to the destination. The crew attempt to recycle the slats, but to no avail. An exam of the #8 slat actuator did not… - [NTSB SEA84FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84FA090.md): Bowen-Powell BP-1 · Minden, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1984 · N123BP · Destroyed > Witnesses observed the acft enter a right turn at about 1000 to 1500 ft AGL. The turn steepened into a tight spiral, & subsequently, the acft crashed in a steep nose down attitude. The plt was wearing a parachute & bailed out; however, the parachute became… - [NTSB LAX84FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84FA095.md): Aerospatiale AS 355F · Black Mountain, NV · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1983 · N57901 · Destroyed > The helicopter tookoff on an air ambulance flt at about 1219 PST. According to tower personnel, the departure appeared normal. Radar service was terminated at 1227 & there was no further radio contact with the helicopter. Later, the helicopter was found where… - [NTSB LAX83IA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83IA302.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC9-32 · Las Vegas, NV · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1983 · N942N · Minor damage > During the ground run for takeoff a fatigue precipitated failure of the third stage turbine blade occurred with secondary damage to several guide vanes and the fourth stage turbine wheel. Imbalance of the turbine wheel caused the failure of the number six… ## 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" = 'NV' 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=NV --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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