# NTSB investigations, OH: 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 CHI08CA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA032.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Alliance, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 1, 2007 · N5733W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent activation of the parking brake which resulted in the toe brakes becoming ineffective. Contributing to the accident was the airport perimeter fence, the ditch, and the vehicle.
- [NTSB CHI08CA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA012.md): Cessna 210C · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 7, 2007 · N3601Y · Substantial damage
  > The hydraulic system pump leak which resulted in the failure of the emergency landing gear system to extend and lock the landing gear for landing and the flap system.
- [NTSB CHI07CA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA058.md): Learjet 35A · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 10, 2007 · N40AN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during an inflight maneuver which resulted in the design stress limits of the airplane being exceeded. A factor was the excessive airspeed encountered during recovery.
- [NTSB CHI07LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA043.md): Cessna 560 · North Canton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2006 · N49NS · Substantial damage
  > The rupture of the hydraulic pressure hose assembly, which was caused by internal wear between the hose's fire sleeve and stainless steel braid, and the failure of the emergency landing gear assembly to deploy the right main landing gear during approach.…
- [NTSB CHI07CA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA023.md): Mooney M20J · Akron, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 14, 2006 · N202WB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during final approach resulting in an inadvertent stall. Contributing factors were the airplane's low altitude at the time of the stall and the asymmetric flap configuration.
- [NTSB CHI06LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA124.md): Hughes 269B · Sullivan, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 2006 · N9471F · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of the fuselage-to-tail boom cluster fitting, and the secondary failure of the tail rotor drive shaft. An additional cause was the incomplete compliance with an applicable Airworthiness Directive. A factor was the ditch.
- [NTSB NYC04LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA140.md): Aviat Pitts S2B · Hamilton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2004 · N963CB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control after experiencing a brake system malfunction during landing. Factors related to the accident were the malfunction of a landing gear brake as reported by the pilot, and the crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC04LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA079.md): Geoffrion Rotorway Exec 162 · Medina, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 29, 2004 · N198BG · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the helicopter's tail rotor drive system for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB IAD03LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA021.md): Cessna 210M · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2002 · N7660E · Substantial damage
  > Rupture of the left side, landing gear down hydraulic line due to repeated contact with the aileron cable, which resulted in a loss of hydraulic pressure, a partial extension of the main landing gear, and the inability to utilize the landing gear hand pump.
- [NTSB NYC03LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA026.md): Cessna TR182 · Willoughby, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 2002 · N4929S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to select the alternator to the "ON" position before initiating the flight. A factor in the accident was the tailwind which resulted in the overrun.
- [NTSB IAD03TA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03TA003.md): Beech A200 · Cleveland, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Oct 9, 2002 · N200NG · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate operating clearance between the ring gear and pinion gear during the manufacturing process resulting in the failure of the landing gear actuator gear ring.
- [NTSB IAD02LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA087.md): Boeing Stearman E75L300 · Fostoria, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2002 · N65BH · Substantial damage
  > A missing flight control sealed bearing, which resulted in a loss of control in flight.
- [NTSB IAD02LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA065.md): Waco ASO · Mt. Vernon, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2002 · NC763E · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the left main landing gear attach fitting due to fatigue.
- [NTSB IAD02IA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02IA057.md): Fairchild Dornier DO-328-300 · Cinncinnati, OH · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2002 · N413FJ · No damage
  > The partial loss of flight displays for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB IAD01LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA035.md): Cessna 210 · Newark, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2001 · N3738Y · Substantial damage
  > Improper maintenance, which resulted in the failure of the instrument panel shock mounts.
- [NTSB IAD01LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA031.md): Enstrom F28A · Napoleon, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 2001 · N98PM · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure in the fillet radius of the mast, which resulted in the separation of the main rotor system.
- [NTSB IAD00LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA002.md): Loral GZ-22 · Mogadore, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1999 · N4A · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the flight control system manufacturer to meet design (hardness) specifications that resulted in stripped splines.
- [NTSB NYC99LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA113.md): Hiller UH-12C · Grafton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1999 · N812WC · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate maintenance which resulted in the failure of the mercury clutch assembly.
- [NTSB NYC99IA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99IA062.md): Airbus Industrie A-320-231 · Columbus, OH · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1999 · N628AW · Minor damage
  > a failure of the external o-rings in the nose landing gear steering module.
- [NTSB NYC98LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA076.md): Enstrom F-28A · Blue Ash, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1998 · N4884 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a cooling fan blade and the pilot's improper flare.
- [NTSB NYC97LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA180.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Leroy, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1997 · N2480R · Substantial damage
  > a lack of fluid in the brake reservoir, and the pilot's decision to operate the airplane with defective brakes, which led to an overrun during landing and a collision with trees.
- [NTSB IAD97LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA092.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Defiance, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1997 · N5716F · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a wheel rim due to overstress separation with no clear evidence initiating event.
- [NTSB NYC97LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA085.md): Marsh-Turner BG-12A · Marion, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1997 · N8711R · Destroyed
  > Disconnection of the elevator control rod which resulted in the loss of elevator control. A factor was failure to complete the required maintenance inspection.
- [NTSB IAD97IA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97IA018.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-11 · Dayton, OH · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1996 · N814DE · No damage
  > Failure of the output drive unit shear pin due to lack of lubrication to the screw actuator assemblies. Contributing to the cause was the aircraft manufacturer's production and inspection personnel failing to lubricate the screw assemblies after initial…
- [NTSB IAD96LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA153.md): Cessna 188 · Pataskala, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1996 · N3619J · Substantial damage
  > deterioration and fuel leakage from an engine fuel hose (with a service life that had been exceed, due to inadequate maintenance), which resulted in an engine compartment fire and subsequent damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB BFO95LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA094.md): Cessna 310K · Columbiana, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1995 · N6921L · Destroyed
  > The improper maintenance installation and the subsequent separation of the torque links on the left main landing gear during the landing roll.
- [NTSB BFO95LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA021.md): Elvin N. Kier Varieze · Cleveland, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1994 · N59MW · Destroyed
  > A fatigue crack in the right elevator torque tube resulting in the disconnection of the elevator torque tubes and subsequent loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB BFO94LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA099.md): Upton Mustang II · Churchtown, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1994 · N49YP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's performance of a maneuver that exceeded the design stress limits of the airplane.
- [NTSB BFO93IA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93IA176.md): Douglas DC-8-63 · Toledo, OH · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1993 · N870BX · Minor damage
  > The operator maintenance personnel's failure to perform an adequate inspection of the airplane, which led to a worn aileron cable which separated in flight and caused a loss of control.
- [NTSB BFO92LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA154.md): Cessna 305A · Waynesville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1992 · N5074Y · Substantial damage
  > The chaffing of a landing gear brake line which caused the loss of hydraulic fluid and subsequent loss of braking action.
- [NTSB NYC92LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA163.md): Piper J-3 · Portsmouth, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1992 · N87945 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the propeller leading edge as the result of corrosion and the subsequent forced landing on unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB NYC92LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA076.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-32 · Dayton, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1992 · N926L · Minor damage
  > A failed wheel rim following an inadvertent over inflation by the mechanic. Additional causes were the failure of the mechanic to be aware of the pressure being used and his failure to follow procedures. A factor related to the accident was the failure of the…
- [NTSB NYC92DEG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92DEG01.md): Devenport EAA Biplane · Wilksville, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Dec 16, 1991 · N9601 · Substantial damage
  > The restricted visibility of the pilot due to oil on the windshield and his goggles, which resulted in a tree strike and uncontrolled touchdown, during the execution of a precautionary landing. Factors related to the accident were a clogged crankcase breather…
- [NTSB NYC91LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA232.md): Piper PA46-350P · Dayton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1991 · N350MM · Substantial damage
  > A malfunction of the elevator trim indicator and incorrect position of the trim tab which resulted in the pilot aborting the takeoff and a loss of directional control on the ground.
- [NTSB NYC91LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA062.md): Cessna P206 · Cleveland, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 1991 · N4626F · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of the number two propeller blade actuating pin, due to improper installation of the pins and non-compliance with an airworthiness directive (AD 77-13-77).
- [NTSB NYC90LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA191.md): Cessna 150 · Salem, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1990 · N7983F · Substantial damage
  > The airplane overran the end of the runway into a corn field after an aborted takeoff, due to the engine cowling door opening. Contributing to the accident was pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI89DEK02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEK02.md): Keener Rotorway/Exec · Circleville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 6, 1989 · N4JK · Destroyed
  > Material failure of an oil line allowing oil to escape and ignite as it touched hot exhaust manifold surfaces.
- [NTSB CHI89MA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89MA132.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC8-63F · Vandalia, OH · Accident · No injuries · Major investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1989 · N950R · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the left main landing gear, bogie trim cylinder, and malfunction of the emergency airbrake control valve.
- [NTSB CHI89FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA114.md): Mcculloch J-2 · Oxford, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1989 · N4354G · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot operator to replace the main rotor thrust bearing. The expired service life of the main rotor thrust bearing is a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB ATL89LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA101.md): Champion 7KCAB · Steubenville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1989 · N12208 · Substantial damage
  > The rudder control cable failed which rendered the control surface inoperative. The loss of rudder precluded the pilot from maintaining directional control after landing.
- [NTSB ATL89MA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89MA070.md): Swearingen SX-300 · Wilmington, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 1989 · N6Y · Destroyed
  > Fatigue and resulting failure of the right wing's lower attachment fitting and inadequate quality control by the Swearingen SX-300 production/design personnel.
- [NTSB CHI88FA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA226.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Toledo, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1988 · N4049P · Destroyed
  > Fatigue fracture, for reasons undetermined, which lead to the loss of a propeller blade from the right engine. This in turn lead to the marginal controllability of the aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI88FA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA205.md): Fairchild SA-226-TC · Cleveland, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1988 · N322BA · Substantial damage
  > The captain's late decision to abort after a propeller linkage failure on the right engine and the co-pilot's failure to relinquish engine and braking authority to the captain resulting in confusion and inadequate braking to stop on the runway after the abort.
- [NTSB CHI88LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA166.md): Gulfstream Aerospace G-21-G · Elyria, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1988 · N77AQ · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL88IA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88IA037.md): Douglas DC-9-31 · Cleveland, OH · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1987 · N8988E · Minor damage
  > While descending into Cleveland from 25,000 feet the pilot, experienced a violent lurch in the airframe. The flight continued and landed without incident. An aircraft examination disclosed that the right upper thrust reverser drive link was broken. Further…
- [NTSB ATL87DEI12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87DEI12.md): Tomishin W-8 · Painesville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 4, 1987 · N3992A · Substantial damage
  > The plt/owner of the homebuilt aircraft was making a local flight to determine the flt characteristics with a larger wing installed on the acft. The plt reported that while in flight an oil leak developed from the area of the propeller. The oil coated the…
- [NTSB ATL87LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA247.md): Mooney M20F · Put In Bay, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1987 · N9784M · Substantial damage
  > The plt heard a loud 'snap' while taxiing to the rwy, and the ldg gear collapsed immediately thereafter. The plt observed that the gear handle was still in the down-and-locked position and that the green 'gear down' light remained illuminated. FAA exam of the…
- [NTSB ATL87LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA220.md): Aeronca 7AC · Columbus, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1987 · N443WB · Substantial damage
  > The plt experienced a loss of directional control on ldg as the tailwheel touched down, and he executed a go-around. On the 2nd ldg attempt, the airplane veered off the rwy, traveled across a grassy area, and impacted a parked C-172. Post-crash exam of the…
- [NTSB ATL87DEI06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87DEI06.md): Steen Skybolt · Wadsworth, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jun 25, 1987 · N86173 · Destroyed
  > The accident occurred when the pilot was practicing aerobatics. The investigation disclosed that linkage control rods between the pilot's stick and the pitch elevator was broken. The evidence indicated that the failure was caused by a combination of…
- [NTSB ATL87IA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87IA166.md): Boeing 737-200 · Columbus, OH · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1987 · N782N · No damage
  > Flt attendant rpted smoke in cabin and pungent odor which dissipated. After descent for landing was begun smoke and odor returned. Pax informed flt crew of smoke intensity and precautionalry landing was made at divert field. Subsequent exam revealed that the…

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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" = 'OH' 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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