# NTSB investigations, PA: 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 MIA08CA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA046.md): Cessna Citation 510 · Pittsburgh, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 19, 2007 · N13616 · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew's inadequate preflight, which failed to detect the blockage of the left wing's fuel vent port.
- [NTSB NYC06FA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06FA184.md): Boeing 737-300 · Pittsburgh, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2006 · N529AU · Substantial damage
  > The airplane tug driver's inadvertent movement of the tug gear shift lever from forward to reverse, which resulted in the nose landing gear collapse. Contributing to the accident was the defective gear shift lever.
- [NTSB NYC06IA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06IA176.md): Eurocopter AS-350 BA · Philadelphia, PA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2006 · N606TV · No damage
  > A loss of hydraulic boost for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI06IA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06IA011.md): Bombardier CL-600-2B19 · West Grove, PA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2005 · N244PS · Minor damage
  > The separation of the left engine exhaust nozzle during cruise climb due to inadequately designed attachment hardware.
- [NTSB IAD05IA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05IA066.md): Cessna R182 · West Mifflin, PA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 18, 2005 · N6149S · Minor damage
  > The failure of the landing gear actuator downlock pin due to fatigue, which resulted in the nose landing gear collapsing on landing.
- [NTSB IAD05LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA021.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Allentown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2004 · N15037 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to continue the flight with known deficiencies in equipment. Also causal was the failure of the right main landing gear due to overstress cracking.
- [NTSB NYC04LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA167.md): Cessna 210M · Quarryville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2004 · N6043N · Substantial damage
  > Improper maintenance performed on the airplane, which resulted in a total electrical failure during cruise flight in IMC, and a subsequent precautionary landing. A factor in the accident was the low ceiling.
- [NTSB NYC03LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA063.md): Brantly Helicopter B-2B · Zelienople, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2003 · N2238U · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the tail rotor assembly due to improper maintenance by the owner/pilot.
- [NTSB NYC02LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA184.md): Graham Mini-500 · Renfrew, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2002 · N373TG · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the main transmission.
- [NTSB NYC02LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA158.md): Cessna R182 · Reading, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2002 · N21PL · Substantial damage
  > Separation of a hydraulic line from its landing gear motor fitting.
- [NTSB NYC02LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA201.md): Unknown T-Bird II · Berlin, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2002 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the elevator attachment bolts.
- [NTSB IAD02LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA079.md): Beech A-36 · West Mifflin, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2002 · N3869Z · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the alternator. A factor was the pilot's inability to manually extend the landing gear.
- [NTSB NYC02LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA004.md): Rich Woodstock I · Waynesburg, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2001 · N21468 · Minor damage
  > An improperly secured canopy latch, which resulted in canopy separation during liftoff and the pilot's subsequent loss of control. A factor was the improper installation of the latch.
- [NTSB NYC01IA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01IA134.md): Boeing 727-233 · Harrisburg, PA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 25, 2001 · N277FE · Minor damage
  > The inadvertent misrouting of a wire harness by maintenance personnel, which resulted in chafing to a hydraulic line and electrical wire, and subsequent fire.
- [NTSB IAD01LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA058.md): Beech 55 · West Chester, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2001 · N4783M · Substantial damage
  > The partial blockage of the pitot/static system, which led to an inaccurate airspeed indication, and resulted in an aborted takeoff and runway overrun. A factor was the wet runway.
- [NTSB NYC01LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA059.md): Aerospatiale SA365-N1 · West Mifflin, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2000 · N89SM · Destroyed
  > Insufficient lubrication within the tail rotor gearbox, which resulted in the seizure of the duplex ball bearing and a fixed pitch setting of the tail rotor. Also causal, was the pilot's loss of control, which was the result of a relative low speed/high power…
- [NTSB NYC00LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA246.md): Cessna 310G · Seven Springs, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2000 · N8978Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the manufacture's recommended safe single-engine airspeed, which resulted in a velocity-minimum-control roll to the right. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path to his intended…
- [NTSB NYC00MA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00MA048.md): Israel Aircraft Industries 1124A · Gouldsboro, PA · Accident · 3 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1999 · N50PL · Destroyed
  > The improper assembly of the horizontal stabilizer trim actuator unit by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB NYC97LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA131.md): Cessna 172P · Tioga, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1997 · N97613 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper inflight decision to land downwind with an inoperative airspeed indicator, and his improper landing flare.
- [NTSB NYC97LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA109.md): Piper PA-15 · Easton, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1997 · N4173H · Substantial damage
  > A failed aileron pulley which resulted in loss of tension and subsequent loss of aileron control. A factor was the failure of the mechanic to detect the failed aileron pulley during the annual inspection.
- [NTSB NYC97LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA066.md): Lowe Super Koala · Perry Township, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1997 · N4424V · Substantial damage
  > improper construction by the builder which led to the failure of the strut and wing assembly.
- [NTSB NYC97LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA058.md): Aerospatiale AS-355F · Washington, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1997 · N101UC · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction of a cyclic servo which resulted in a cyclic hard over at a hover.
- [NTSB IAD97LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA044.md): Aerospatiale TB-20 · University Park, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1997 · N2803A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inability to control the airplane due to a damaged/bent elevator control lever and resultant lack of elevator authority.
- [NTSB NYC97LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA020.md): Zukowski EAA Biplane · Williamsport, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1996 · N818Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, which resulted in opening of the unsecured canopy during the takeoff roll, and subsequent loss of directional control and a nose over. A factor was: the pilot's failure to use a checklist.
- [NTSB NYC97FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA013.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Lehman Township, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1996 · N5671V · Destroyed
  > The failure of the forward fuselage nose assembly for an undetermined reason, which resulted in an in-flight breakup of the airplane.
- [NTSB IAD96FA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96FA126.md): Aerotek Pitts Special S-1S · Pittsburgh, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1996 · N2HT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's utilization of airspeeds greater than the manufacturer recommended maneuvering airspeeds which exceed the design limits of the airplane and resulted in the subsequent failure of the wing spar.
- [NTSB NYC96LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA136.md): Cessna 172N · Newry, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1996 · N4776E · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to identify the inoperative airspeed indication and abort the takeoff, while there was sufficient runway remaining; excessive speed during the approach/landing; and the pilot's failure to perform a go-around after not attaining a proper…
- [NTSB NYC96LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA134.md): Wsk Pzl-Krosno KR-03A · Hilltown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1996 · N32113 · Substantial damage
  > failure of a bolt on the tow hook which resulted in an uncommanded release of the tow rope, and forced landing of the glider.
- [NTSB NYC96LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA099.md): Elves Rotorway Exec 90 · Somerset, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 1996 · N162AK · Substantial damage
  > the kit manufacturer's inadequate design of a throttle bushing, which resulted in insufficient clearance after the bushing became heated, restricted throttle movement, lack of engine response, hard landing, gear (skid) collapse, and rollover.
- [NTSB NYC96LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA007.md): Teague Pitts S-1S · Erwinna, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1995 · N792 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudged flare and improper bounced landing recovery. Factors were the pilot's lack of recent experience and a false oil pressure gauge indication.
- [NTSB NYC95LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA197.md): Saab-Scania SF-340-A · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1995 · N742BA · Substantial damage
  > the failure of a titanium hydraulic line, which resulted in an uncontained hydraulic fluid wing fire. A factor was the use of a procedure by the operator, approved by the FAA, but not approved by the airplane manufacturer, which resulted in compartment…
- [NTSB NYC95FA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA195.md): Cessna 310R · Altoona, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1995 · N2640L · Destroyed
  > propagation of corrosion cracks in the right engine overboard exhaust stack and fatigue failure of the exhaust stack, which resulted in escape of hot/high velocity gases, in-flight fire, emergency descent, and subsequent collision with trees during an…
- [NTSB NYC95LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA108.md): Cessna 310J · Ararat, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1995 · CFSLE · Substantial damage
  > The complete loss of electrical power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's improper decision to make an off-airport landing.
- [NTSB DCA94MA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA94MA076.md): Boeing B-737-300 · Aliquippa, PA · Accident · 132 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Sep 8, 1994 · N513AU · Destroyed
  > A loss of control of the airplane resulting from the movement of the rudder surface to its blowdown limit. The rudder surface most likely deflected in a direction opposite to that commanded by the pilots as a result of a jam of the main rudder power control…
- [NTSB BFO93LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA074.md): Cessna 172 · Towanda, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1993 · N3914F · Destroyed
  > The failure of the aileron control cable which resulted in loss of control in flight.
- [NTSB NYC93LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA067.md): Silva Seawind 3000 · Coatesville, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1993 · N465W · Substantial damage
  > Improper adjustment setting of the propeller pitch change mechanism and/or propeller governor output pressure, which resulted in a loss of positive thrust and a forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC92LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA170.md): Gerald Barker Quicky 2 · Altoona, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1992 · N244GB · Substantial damage
  > An onground collision with a VASI light box after the tailwheel strut broke upon touchdown and the pilot lost directional control.
- [NTSB NYC92LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA166.md): Mitsubishi MU-2-60 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1992 · N66LA · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight separation of a propeller blade as a result of fatigue cracking initiated from multiple sites located at corrosion pits in the balancing hole. Contributing factors in the accident were: the failure to detect the corrosion during the last…
- [NTSB NYC92LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA119.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Felton, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1992 · N21RE · Substantial damage
  > A precautionary landing in unsuitable terrain. An additional cause was the failure of the mechanic to tighten the oil return line on the number three cylinder. A factor related to the accident was the pressure the mechanic felt to complete the job in a timely…
- [NTSB BFO92LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA081.md): Cessna 172M · Coatesville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1992 · N733PG · Substantial damage
  > The passengers interference with the control yoke, which resulted in the airplane entering an unusual attitude, and the pilot overstressing the wings during the recovery.
- [NTSB NYC91LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA240.md): Piper PA-22 · Slippery Rock, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1991 · N9741D · Substantial damage
  > The on ground collision with a farm vehicle during landing roll out.
- [NTSB NYC91LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA219.md): Mooney M20F · Meadville, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1991 · N3827N · Substantial damage
  > Engine failure resulting from the fatigue failure of the number 2 cylinder exhaust valve and the subsequent forced landing at night. A factor related to the accident was the restricted visibility.
- [NTSB NYC91LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA040.md): Enstrom F-28C · Easton, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1990 · N4953X · Destroyed
  > An inflight failure of the left side cabin mount bracket which resulted in a loss of lateral cyclic control. Factors related to the accident were: an incomplete inspection of the helicopter following a hard landing with a blade strike.
- [NTSB NYC90LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA193.md): Schweizer SGS 1-35 · Erwinna, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1990 · N34461 · Destroyed
  > Inadvertent release of the tow line at low altitude. A contributing factor was the landing in unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB NYC90LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA125.md): Hughes 369HS · Brookville, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1990 · N8315F · Destroyed
  > Worn tail rotor pitch control assembly, due to improper maintenance/installation, and subsequent fatigue failure of the tail rotor swashplate.
- [NTSB NYC90LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA014.md): Cessna T337G · Pittsburgh, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1989 · N197 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision, and diverting of his attention, which resulted in fuel exhaustion to both engines. Darkness and trees in the emergency landing area were related factors.
- [NTSB NYC89FA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89FA221.md): Aeronca 65TL · Beaver Falls, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1989 · N33890 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the left wing, rear upper strut attachment. The failure was caused by not installing the retaining bolt and nut.
- [NTSB NYC89LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA103.md): Beech A100 · Johnstown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1989 · N23605 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the down lock plate, which allowed the landing gear to collapse.
- [NTSB NYC88FA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88FA166.md): Bell 206L-1 · Springtown, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1988 · N114FH · Destroyed
  > While in cruise flight, ground witnesses observed the helicopter make two violent roll maneuvers followed by an in-flight breakup. Aircraft wreckage was spread over an area of approximately 10 acres. Examination of the wreckage revealed that the collective…
- [NTSB NYC88IA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88IA141.md): Cessna S550 · Allentown, PA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 16, 1988 · N81SH · Minor damage
  > While cruising at FL350 in light turbulence, the trailing half of the left hand outboard trailing edge flap separated from the acft. The pilot declared and emergency and landed at poughkeepsie, new york, without further incident. The portion of the damaged…

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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" = 'PA' 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=PA

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