# NTSB investigations, SC: 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 ATL06IA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06IA108.md): Dassault Mystere Falcon 900 · Greenville, SC · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2006 · N699BG · No damage
  > The malfunction of the anti-skid system SPAD controller during the landing roll, which resulted in failure of the anti-skid braking system, and a runway overrun.
- [NTSB ATL06CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA011.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Bennettsville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 29, 2005 · N3029Z · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction of the wheel brake assembly due to low fluid level that resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ATL04LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA065.md): Aero Commander 500 · Allendale, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 2004 · N800SL · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the hydraulic brake system accumulator due to a ruptured diaphragm. A factor was the ditch.
- [NTSB MIA02LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA166.md): Beech C24R · Olar, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2002 · N6698D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to execute the proper remedial action for hydraulic leak fumes in the cockpit, and his decision to perform an immediate precautionary landing to a vacant field, resulting in collision with a tree. A factor in the accident was the…
- [NTSB ATL02LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA163.md): Cessna 210L · Georgetown, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2002 · N32W · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear to lock in the down position.
- [NTSB ATL02FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA101.md): Luscombe LL-8-E · Olar, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 17, 2002 · N71344 · Destroyed
  > The in-flight separation of the elevator push-pull control tube that resulted in a loss of flight control and subsequent collision with the ground.
- [NTSB MIA01FA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FA206.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-35 · Hilton Head, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2001 · N1VY · Destroyed
  > Improper maintenance/installation and and inadequate inspection of the airplane's flap torque tube joints during routine maintenance by company maintenance personnel, which resulted in the right flap torque tube assembly coupler becoming detached and the…
- [NTSB ATL00LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA042.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Rock Hill, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2000 · N41081 · Substantial damage
  > The maintenance personnel's failure to re-torque the engine driven fuel pump in accordance with an Airworthiness Directive that resulted in a fuel leak and a subsequent engine fire.
- [NTSB MIA98LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA226.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Conway, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1998 · N3981Z · Substantial damage
  > The total failure of the left wing forward and aft attachment fitting due to corrosion and fatigue during a banner tow pick-up resulting in a subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ATL98FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98FA017.md): Mark Ewart Velocity Standard RG · Florence, SC · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1997 · N907ME · Substantial damage
  > improper maintenance procedures used by the pilot/repairman, which resulted in the loosening and eventual failure of the propeller. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's self-imposed pressure to hurry to the destination, and trees in the forced…
- [NTSB MIA97LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA245.md): Louttit Celebrity · Ridgeland, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1997 · N729BL · Substantial damage
  > the in-flight failure of the upper wing spar wood resulting in a forced landing in swampy terrain.
- [NTSB MIA96FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96FA130.md): Helio H-295 · Gaffney, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1996 · N700HC · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to remove the control lock during the preflight, and his failure to check the flight controls before taking off.
- [NTSB MIA96IA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96IA114.md): Mitsubishi MU-2G-30 · Columbia, SC · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1996 · N920S · Minor damage
  > failure of the nose landing gear bearing due to improper assembly and staking (inadequate quality control) by the manufacturer; which prevented the nose gear from retracting and the main gear from extending, and resulted in a subsequent landing on the nose…
- [NTSB ATL95LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA132.md): Cessna 310 · Ridgeland, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1995 · N3083D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to assure that the airplane's alternators were on which led to a complete loss of electrical power, and his failure to attempt to lower the landing gear by emergency procedures.
- [NTSB ATL95LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA117.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Columbia, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1995 · N7392P · Substantial damage
  > The misalignment of the nose gear centering track and roller assemblies which precluded landing gear extension.
- [NTSB ATL95FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA049.md): Cessna 150J · Piedmont, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1995 · N607BB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inappropriate 'buzzing' that resulted in exceeding the airplane's design stress limits, the failure of the windshield, and the pilot's subsequent loss of control and impact with the ground.
- [NTSB ATL93LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA103.md): Cessna 172F · Ravenel, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1993 · N8279U · Substantial damage
  > The continuation of the landing attempt into the short sod field without the use of flaps and the use of excessive airspeed by the pilot. Factors in the accident were the failure of the aircraft flaps to extend
- [NTSB ATL93LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA092.md): Jones Lightning BUG 2 · Walterboro, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1993 · N200NJ · Destroyed
  > The disconnection of an elevator rod end fitting in flight, which disabled the elevator
- [NTSB ATL91FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA020.md): Mooney M20F · Pageland, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 1991 · N6858V · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft, due to spatial disorientation. Factors related to the accident were: the weather conditions and the malfunction of a gyro instrument (probably the attitude indicator).
- [NTSB ATL90FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA135.md): Boeing 727-281 · Charleston, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1990 · N743US · No damage
  > Improper utilization of the emergency equipment.
- [NTSB ATL90FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA100.md): Bell 205A-1 · Moncks Corner, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1990 · N67HJ · Destroyed
  > The in-flight separation of the main rotor because of the failure of a pillow block bolt, and the failure of the operator/repair station to follow the overhaul procedures.
- [NTSB ATL90LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA080.md): Learjet 24 · Anderson, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1990 · N100VQ · Substantial damage
  > Electrical arcing which resulted from a short in the pilot's map light circuit; a chafted wire contacted the oxygen supply line at the oxygen control panel in the cockpit. A factor in the accident was the inadequate design of the oxygen panel plumbing and…
- [NTSB ATL90LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA058.md): Beech C24R · Greer, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1990 · N66336 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ATL89FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA130.md): Bell UH-1E · Aiken, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1989 · N118HS · Substantial damage
  > Improper installation of a tail rotor pitch change crosshead retention bolt by the company mechanic, which resulted in loosening of the bolt and eventual failure of the tail rotor assembly/blade and subsequent loss of control. Trees at the crash site…
- [NTSB ATL89LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA001.md): Grumman AA-5A · Ridgeland, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1988 · N26827 · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that the left brake failed to function during taxi when he attempted to reduce speed and turn 180 deg into t/o position. The airplane began to track to the right. He released brake pressure on both pedals thinking that he might have been…
- [NTSB ATL88LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA225.md): Champion 7GCAA · N. Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1988 · N9692S · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that he made a low pass over the banner staging area to drop a banner; the release mechanism in the cockpit failed to operate and the banner remained in tow. Xwind conditions blew the banner into another banner on the ground which was…
- [NTSB ATL88FA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88FA213.md): Bell TH-1L · Walterboro, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1988 · N465JR · Substantial damage
  > The military surplus helicopter experienced a 42 degree gear box failure while lifting a load of logs. The helicopter subsequently landed hard as the plt was attempting to autorotate to a ldg. Metallurgical examination of the gearbox revealed that a gear…
- [NTSB ATL88FA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88FA186.md): Cessna 402B · West Columbia, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 26, 1988 · N8493A · Destroyed
  > The airplane used about 1/2 of the 8,602 ft rwy for the t/o roll. After t/o it pitched nose-down briefly over the rwy during init climb. The plt radioed that he was having a problem with the elevator which required 'full back pressure' to keep the nose up,…
- [NTSB ATL88LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA145.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Barnwell, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1988 · N4233E · Substantial damage
  > During initial climb after takeoff right side of the engine cowling unfastened and began fluttering violently. The instructor assumed control of acft & made a forced landing straight ahead into a cultivated field. The acft nosed up sustaining substantial…
- [NTSB ATL88MA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88MA048.md): Beech C90 · Beaufort, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1987 · N4463W · Destroyed
  > At 0938, while clbg thru 9000', the plt was clrd to clb to FL 210. Aprx 10 min later, the ATC ctlr noted the acft's mode c rtrn wasn't being displayed on his scope. He tried to adz the plt, but couldn't establish radio contact. The acftbroke up in flt & the…
- [NTSB ATL88IA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88IA074.md): Mooney M-20E · Columbia, SC · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1987 · N1936Y · Minor damage
  > During takeoff the propeller studs failed and the propeller departed the acft. FAA incident rpt stated that propeller had been overhauled and replaced 32 hours prior to the separation. Metallurgical exam of the propeller studs revealed fatigue failure of the…
- [NTSB ATL87LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA157.md): Beech A36 · Greenville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1987 · N1859A · Substantial damage
  > The plt made a precautionary ldg after experiencing acft electrical problems and observing the ammeter indicate discharging. The nose and rt main ldg gear collapsed during rollout braking. The plt reported that the gear had extended prior to ldg using the…
- [NTSB ATL87FA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87FA147.md): Hiller UH-12D (H23) · Spartanburg, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 24, 1987 · N6408 · Destroyed
  > During a local pleasure flight above the treetops, the passenger reported that they heard a loud 'pop' over the sound of the engine. The plt told her that they were going down and she noticed the main rotor blades began to turn slower than usual before the…
- [NTSB ATL87IA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87IA114.md): Cessna 340 · Myrtle Beach, SC · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1987 · N25RF · Minor damage
  > Plt initiated autoplt climb from 12000 to 16000 ft. plt heard a loud snapping noise. Acft pitched up and efforts of both front seat occupants were reqd to keep nose down. Plt stated trim stuck in full nose up position. Plt stated that when the acft approached…
- [NTSB ATL87LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA113.md): Cessna 172 M · Ridgeland, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1987 · N9563V · Destroyed
  > The plt was practicing t/o & ldgs. During the 2nd ldg, the plt reptd retarding throttle to idle and eng dying during roll-out. A restart was accomplished and another t/o comp. Again during ldg. Eng stopped during roll out. This time, the restart attempt was…
- [NTSB ATL87LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA019.md): Cessna 152 · Conway, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1986 · N6537P · Substantial damage
  > One blade of the fixed pitch propeller separated 3' from the hub during a routine instructional flight. The imbalance resulted in a broken engine mount and a total loss of power was experienced. A forced landing was made in a soft field during which, the…
- [NTSB ATL86FA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA218.md): Hughes 269C · Laurens, SC · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1986 · N7442F · Destroyed
  > The plt was flying an underground cable patrol at 500-600 ft AGL when the accident occurred. The plt reported pwr was set at 20' hg, 3,000 RPM when a 'very loud pop' was heard. The plt likened the sound to being hit by ground fire. The acft yawed and the eng…
- [NTSB ATL86LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA179.md): Andrew D. Moore HP-18 · Chester, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1986 · N9700P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot related that while turning from base to final he heard a loud bang from the left side of the aircraft. The aircraft entered a steep left turn and crashed left of final approach course. Post crash examination of the aircraft revealed that the flap…
- [NTSB ATL85LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA268.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Florence, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1985 · N7991P · Substantial damage
  > The plt was unable to extend the landing gear & performed a gear-up landing. Post accident examination revealed that the nose gear door was restricting the movement of the landing gear due to improper repair of the landing gear door attachment.
- [NTSB ATL84FA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FA298.md): Beech V35B · Mc Cormick, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1984 · N6740Z · Destroyed
  > N6740Z, a Beech V35B acft,separated in flt over mccormick, SC while operating in VFR conditions. The investigation failed to locate witnesses who observed the flt prior to & during the inflight separation. Witnesses on the ground heard the acft & observed…
- [NTSB ATL84LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA261.md): Cessna A188B · Kingstree, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1984 · N9652J · Substantial damage
  > The acft ran into high vegatation during a precautionary landing after the plt heard a vibration which began aprx 2 hrs after the initial takeoff. The vibration was caused by a loose wing fairing. Examination of the acft revealed that a screw stripped out of…
- [NTSB ATL84LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA108.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Walterboro, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 1984 · N6720P · Substantial damage
  > The plt did not get a green gear down indication when the landing gear was lowered. A fly-by was performed and he was told that the landing gear looked down. The plt did not properly operate the emergency system. During landing, the gear collapsed. The…
- [NTSB ATL84LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA041.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Columbia, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1983 · N1750H · Substantial damage
  > While en route, the acft's ammeter went to a zero reading, and subsequently, a complete electrical failure occurred. Prior to landing, the plt attempted to lower the landing gear by letting it freefall, in accordance with recommended procedures. The gear…
- [NTSB ATL84LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA035.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Greer, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1983 · N40249 · Substantial damage
  > During the flt, hydraulic failure of the landing sys occurred & the aircrew were unable to get the gear locked in the down position. After orbiting for over an hour, a landing was made. During touchdown, the gear collapsed. An exam revealed that an aileron…
- [NTSB ATL83LA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA355.md): Hiller UH-12E · Cameron, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1983 · N4029R · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that he was on a trimming/swath run at about 15 ft AGL & 15 mph when he heard a strange noise which was followed by a 180 deg yaw. Subsequently, the helicopter crash landed, damaging the tail boom & tail rotor blades and spreading the landing…
- [NTSB ATL83FA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA122.md): Bell 47G-2 · Hardeeville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 1983 · N5191B · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that he noticed a peculiar pedal reaction during a turn-around; however, he reported that this may have been caused by the wind which was gusting to 15 KTS. Shortly after completing the turn-around, he experienced a complete loss of tail rotor…
- [NTSB ATL83FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA081.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Beaufort, SC · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1983 · N8066P · Destroyed
  > While en route in IMC, the ATC controller noted that the acft began to reverse course & asked the plt if he was having a problem. The plt responded that the acft was in clouds, he was having problem with his artificial horizon & that he didn't realize he was…
- [NTSB ATL83LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA077.md): Beech 58P · Charleston, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1982 · N2038P · Substantial damage
  > About 40 mi from destination in heavy rain, both alternators failed. Electrical load was reduced & a radar monitored ILS apch was made. After descent through the clouds into VMC an attempt was made to lower the landing gear electrically. At that time all…
- [NTSB ATL83FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA009.md): Beech 58 · Allendale, SC · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1982 · N958MC · Substantial damage
  > About 30 min after departure, electrical equipment began to fail. The plt turned off the alternator & reset with no change. He then switched to the #1 regulator which did not correct the problem. While turning on downwind the gear handle was placed down & all…
- [NTSB ATL82DA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA149.md): Cessna T210N · Clemson, SC · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 31, 1982 · N5158A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that during landing roll he felt the effectiveness of the brakes diminish appreciably. As the end of the runway became visible he attempted to ground loop the aircraft but was unable to establish any significant rate of turn. The aircraft…

## 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" = 'SC' 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=SC

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