# NTSB investigations, NY: 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 · 82 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB NYC06LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA121.md): Eurocopter AS-350BA · Goshen, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 2006 · C-GGLM · Substantial damage > Improper maintenance of the hydraulic pump/coupling, which resulted in a failure of the hydraulic flight control system. Factors included the substandard materials of the hydraulic pump drive shaft and coupling, and the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate… - [NTSB NYC04FA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04FA197.md): Robinson R-22 · Northport, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2004 · N871CL · Substantial damage > An improper maneuver by the flightcrew while attempting to avoid a kite, which resulted in mast bumping, the separation of the main rotor system, and a subsequent uncontrolled descent into water. - [NTSB NYC04FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04FA117.md): Eurocopter AS-350BA · Brooklyn, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 4, 2004 · N4NY · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter after a loss of hydraulic system pressure due to a failure of the hydraulic pump belt. Factors in this accident were the pilot's misidentification of a hydraulic failure, the pilot's subsequent failure… - [NTSB NYC03FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA067.md): Boeing 717-200 · Flushing, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2003 · N957AT · Minor damage > A failure of the left power control distribution unit (PCDU). - [NTSB NYC03IA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03IA042.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-11-C · Jamaica, NY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2003 · I-DUPA · No damage > A leak of potable water onto the lateral (aileron) flight control cables, and flap extension cables, which subsequently froze them in place. An additional cause was the improper procedures used by mechanics for floorboard removal which stretched the rubber… - [NTSB IAD02IA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02IA076.md): Fairchild Dornier DO-328-300 · New York, NY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2002 · N409FJ · No damage > The partial loss of flight display information for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB NYC02IA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02IA100.md): Dornier 328-300 · Albany, NY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 22, 2002 · N421FJ · No damage > Rudder oscillations of an undetermined origin. - [NTSB NYC01LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA167.md): Hughes 269A · Clay, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2001 · N7028V · Substantial damage > Failure of the left aft cluster fitting due to a fatigue crack. Factors in the accident were the mechanic's failure to identify the crack at the last annual inspection, and the pilot's failure to identify the crack during the last daily inspection - [NTSB NYC01LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA088.md): Bell 206 L-1 · Seneca Falls, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2001 · N2138Y · Substantial damage > the loss of a bolt in a Thomas coupling on the tail rotor drive shaft, for undetermined reasons, during climb, while operating over unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB NYC00LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA220.md): Piper PA-18 · Westhampton, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2000 · N17080 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate flare during the landing. Factors were the entanglement of the tow rope with the rudder horn, and restricted rudder movement. - [NTSB NYC00IA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00IA124.md): Canadair CL-600-2B19 · White Plains, NY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 1, 2000 · N924CA · Minor damage > The pilots of the CRJ were conducting a visual approach at night. As the wing flaps were extended from 30 degrees, to 45 degrees, there was an uncommanded extension of the right wing flight spoiler. A roll to the right accompanied the extension, which was… - [NTSB NYC00LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA206.md): Beechcraft 1900D · Plattsburgh, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2000 · N858CA · No damage > The failure of the upper anchor bracket for the airstair door. - [NTSB NYC00IA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00IA036.md): Boeing 767-200 · Jamaica, NY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1999 · N610UA · No damage > Total failure of the stabilizer control system for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB NYC00LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA021.md): Eurocopter AS-350-BA · Westbury, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1999 · N350SL · Substantial damage > the failure of the operator to ensure the pilot was adequately trained to conduct all inspections required by the flight manual, which resulted in the pilot's inadequate preflight and subsequent failure of the tail rotor pitch change rod. Factors were the… - [NTSB NYC98LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA198.md): Cessna CE-500 · Fishers Island, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1998 · N41SH · Substantial damage > An intermittent short in the right wheel anti-skid system which caused a loss of braking and subsequent overrun. - [NTSB NYC97LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA101.md): Hiller UH-12E · Granby, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1997 · N4029S · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot/owner to replace the torsional clutch as specified by the manufacturer, and subsequent failure of the helicopter's clutch, which resulted in a forced landing (autorotation). A related factor was: the encounter with trees in the emergency… - [NTSB NYC97FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA076.md): Eurocopter MBB-BK117-B2 · New York, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1997 · N909CP · Destroyed > Fatigue failure of the vertical fin, accelerated by the installation of blind rivets in lieu of solid rivets in the replacement of the yaw SAS mount support, which resulted in the loss of helicopter directional control and collision with the terrain (water).… - [NTSB NYC96IA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96IA169.md): Boeing 727-232 · Howard Beach, NY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1996 · N24343 · Minor damage > fatigue failure of the fore flap attachment fitting, due to grinding marks on the fitting. - [NTSB NYC96IA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96IA131.md): Boeing 767-332ER · Jamaica, NY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1996 · N185DN · Minor damage > the improper installation of the generator feed cable by the manufacturer, which resulted in a severed aileron cable due to arcing between the generator feed cable and aileron cable. - [NTSB IAD96IA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96IA098.md): Boeing 747-136 · Jamaica, NY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1996 · N606FF · Minor damage > failure of the constant speed drive (CSD) to disconnect from the generator. Contributing to the cause was the failure of the FAA approved overhaul facility to follow the manufacturer's overhaul manual. - [NTSB IAD96LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA072.md): Piper PA-60-600 · Syracuse, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1996 · N222KD · Minor damage > the pilot's failure to ensure that his hand would remain clear of the propeller, while attempting to take remedial action to secure the clam shell door. The unlatching and separation of the clam shell door from the aircraft were related factors. - [NTSB NYC96LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA063.md): Airbus Industrie A-300B4-605R · Jamaica, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1996 · N11060 · Minor damage > unsuccessful use of the evacuation slides by passengers during an emergency evacuation of the aircraft. The hydraulic valve failure, subsequent hydraulic leak, and resultant smoke were related factors. - [NTSB NYC95LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA231.md): Waco UPF-7 · Staten Island, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1995 · N167K · Substantial damage > Failure of the propeller blade due to fatigue, which resulted in severe vibration, subsequent separation of the engine, and a forced landing. - [NTSB NYC95LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA226.md): Champion 7KCAB · Auburn, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1995 · N6304N · Destroyed > the loss of airplane control as a result of a jammed rudder for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB BFO95FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95FA082.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · East Moriches, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1995 · N86587 · Destroyed > the structural failure of the wing for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB NYC95LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA142.md): Bell 206-BIII · New York, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1995 · N206GS · Substantial damage > The pilot' inadequate preflight inspection. A factor was the pilot's diverted attention. - [NTSB NYC95LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA059.md): Beech 95 · Millbrook, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1995 · N8226D · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to manually extend the landing gear which resulted in the landing gear collapsing. A factor was the intermittent loss of electrical power. - [NTSB NYC95LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA017.md): Pitts S-1C · Galeville, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1994 · N7037W · Destroyed > Inadequate maintenance inspection which resulted in disengagement of the rudder clevis bolt and the inflight loss of control during aerobatic manuevers. - [NTSB NYC95IA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95IA020.md): Cessna 310R · Rochester, NY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1994 · N5494J · Minor damage > Inadequate maintenance which resulted in undertorqued bolts, fatigue cracking of the hub, and the separation of the propeller assembly from the engine. - [NTSB BFO94LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA098.md): Bellah Rotorway Executive · Johnson City, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1994 · N727TB · Substantial damage > The failure of the tail rotor drive belt due to undetermined reasons. This led to a loss of directional control and an autorotation. - [NTSB BFO93IA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93IA175.md): Boeing 757-200ER · Jamaica, NY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1993 · N757NA · No damage > The failure of the left hydraulic pressure switch, which caused the left yaw damper module to become inoperative resulting in uncommanded rudder movements during flight. - [NTSB NYC93IA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93IA184.md): Boeing 747-200 · New York, NY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1993 · N17025 · Minor damage > The improper installation of the fairing by company maintenance personnel, resulting in the infligh separation of the fairing in flight. - [NTSB BFO93FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA107.md): US/Lta 138S Airship · New York, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1993 · N832US · Destroyed > Inadequate design of, and design standards for, the airship which resulted in an envelope failure following separation of a portion of the night sign equipment. - [NTSB BFO93IA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93IA057.md): British Aerospace BAE3201 · Rochester, NY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1993 · N496UE · Minor damage > Failure of the main cabin door to be adequately secured for flight for an unknown REAS0N. - [NTSB BFO92LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA129.md): Piper PA-30K · Schaghticoke, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1992 · N400RD · Substantial damage > The loss of total engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the loss of total electrical power. - [NTSB NYC92FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92FA161.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Bradford, NY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1992 · N44AE · Destroyed > A mechanical malfunction of the artificial horizon in IMC that resulted in spatial disorientation of the pilot and his inability to maintain airplane orientation. A factor in the accident was the improper maintenance of the artificial horizon. - [NTSB DCA92MA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA92MA044.md): Lockheed L-1011-385-1 · Jamaica, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Jul 30, 1992 · N11002 · Destroyed > Design deficiencies in the stall warning system that permitted a defect to go undetected, the failure of twa's maintenance program to correct a repetitive malfunction of the stall warning system, and inadequate crew coordination between the captain and first… - [NTSB NYC92IA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92IA035.md): Saab-Fairchild SF-340A · Buffalo, NY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1991 · N146CA · Minor damage > A fatigue fracture on the propeller shaft, that originated at a subsurface slag inclusion, which remained in the material used to manufacture the shaft. - [NTSB NYC92LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA011.md): Aerospatiale ND-26 · Albany, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1991 · N29816 · Substantial damage > Inadequate quality control during maintenance or manufacturing by failing to use corrosion inhibiter, which resulted in corrosion, fatigue, and subsequent failure. - [NTSB NYC91LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA250.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-60 · Utica, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1991 · CFFSS · Substantial damage > Fatigue cracking of the propeller hub. - [NTSB NYC91IA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91IA165.md): Boeing 727-254 · Buffalo, NY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1991 · N913TS · No damage > Chaffing fire detector loop on the number one engine. - [NTSB NYC91LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA134.md): Tierra II · Cooperstown, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1991 · N198WC · Destroyed > The mechanical failure of the flight control system, which resulted in a a loss or airplane control and subsequent forced landing in trees. - [NTSB NYC91LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA102.md): Schweizer SGS-1-30 · Wurtsboro, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1991 · N3620D · Destroyed > An inflight failure of the left wing spar due to overload from pilot induced control inputs, while recovering from a dive. Factors related to the accident were, the pilot's decision to fly with the trim system disconnected and lack of recent experience in… - [NTSB NYC91DFA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91DFA02.md): Hayes Kolb/Twinstar · Round Lake, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jan 27, 1991 · N71817 · Substantial damage > In-flight structural failure of the outboard wing attachment fittings on both wings due to an undetermined reason. - [NTSB NYC90LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA116.md): Stinson 108-1 · Athens, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1990 · N77WC · Substantial damage > Inflight loss of control due to loss of airspeed and subsequent stall when the pilot's seat back failed and the pilot hung onto the control wheel, resulting in an excessive nose high attitude. - [NTSB NYC90LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA112.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Lyons, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1990 · N7308P · Substantial damage > A worn out brake on the left main gear. Factors related to the accident were: the owner's decision not to repair the left brake after the right brake had a similar failure 4 hours earlier. - [NTSB NYC90LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA049.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Messena, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 1990 · N1506X · Substantial damage > The airplane striking a light pole during an off airport landing on a road, due to a double power loss for unknown reasons. Factors related to the accident were: the pilots unfamiliarity with the airplane. - [NTSB NYC89LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA113.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 600 · Utica, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1989 · N90437 · Substantial damage > A fire in the cockpit from an unknown source. - [NTSB NYC88DHM02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88DHM02.md): Air Command 532 · Stormville, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 26, 1988 · UNREG · Destroyed > The acdnt occurred as the non-certificated plt was operating the non-registered gyroplane in the traffic pattern. Witnesses heard a 'loud crack.' They then observed the gyroplane descending in an apparent unusual attitude. The gyroplane collided with trees,… - [NTSB NYC88IA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88IA186.md): MBB BK-117 · Manhattan, NY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1988 · N135CP · Minor damage > Failure of the main rotor blade appears to be the result of a static downward bending overstress, caused by another helicopter hovering over or very close to the main rotor blade as it was in a static/stopped position. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=NY&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" = 'NY' 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=NY --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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