# NTSB investigations, CA: Miscellaneous/other

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 LAX08CA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA014.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Napa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 11, 2007 · N3038P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to latch the cargo door during preflight.
- [NTSB LAX07CA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA286.md): Cessna 182F · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 1, 2007 · N3580Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and pretakeoff checks during which he failed to remove the gust lock.
- [NTSB LAX07CA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA282.md): Piper J5A · Turlock, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2007 · N38234 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly and adequately tie down the airplane during the engine start operation.
- [NTSB LAX07CA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA172.md): Schweizer SGS2-33A · Los Alamitos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2007 · N65844 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the towrope during the initial climb out.
- [NTSB LAX07LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA189.md): Boeing 757-24APF · Burbank, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2007 · N402UP · No damage
  > The tow tractor driver's and mechanic's diverted attention resulting in the airplane rolling over the mechanic's foot. Also causal was the mechanic's failure to maintain clearance from the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB SEA07LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA050.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2006 · N4666J · Substantial damage
  > The design stress limits of the airframe were exceeded by an unknown pilot.
- [NTSB LAX06TA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06TA284.md): Bell 212 · Happy Camp, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 4, 2006 · N873HL · Substantial damage
  > Failure of compressor second stage stator vane for undetermined reasons while maneuvering.
- [NTSB LAX05TA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05TA156.md): Sikorsky S-70A · Calabasas, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 4, 2005 · N160LA · Substantial damage
  > fatigue of the forward keeper due to known flaws in the manufacturing process.
- [NTSB LAX05CA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA071.md): Robinson R22B · Rialto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 16, 2005 · N1122R · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's improper use of the cyclic control during a practice autorotation, and the inadequate supervision by the certified flight instructor.
- [NTSB LAX04LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA277.md): Cessna 172RG · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2004 · N5167R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure that the landing gear was fully extended, by use of the emergency gear extension system, which resulted in its partial collapse during landing rollout. Also causal was the pilot's failure to follow POH procedures relating to…
- [NTSB LAX04LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA225.md): Stinson 108-2 · Susanville, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2004 · N9816K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to perform a proper preflight inspection of the airplane and ensure that the oil cap was secured, which resulted in a descent into terrain due to his obstructed view out of the windshield.
- [NTSB LAX04TA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04TA264.md): Bell 212HP · Chester, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 25, 2004 · N362EH · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's excessive use of the cyclic and collective controls in response to the helicopter's unexpected rocking motion, which led to a main rotor contact with the upper wire cutter mounted on the cabin roof. A factor in the accident was the rough, sloping…
- [NTSB LAX04LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA197.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2004 · N61415 · Substantial damage
  > the failure of maintenance personnel to ensure the proper charge of the aft landing gear dampers in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.
- [NTSB LAX03IA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03IA137.md): Airbus Industrie A300F4-605R · Oakland, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2003 · N676FE · No damage
  > the failure of the 1R evacuation slide to inflate because the transport-locking pin had not been removed from the regulator during the slide's installation on the 1R door. The cause of the cabin/cockpit smoke was contamination of the air conditioning packs.
- [NTSB LAX03LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA097.md): Firefly 11B · Yountville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2003 · N1501H · No damage
  > A bystander was impaired by drugs and did not follow the pilot's directive to release the balloon as it began its ascent.
- [NTSB LAX02LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA293.md): Cessna 172H · Weed, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2002 · N2469L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow adequate hand propping engine starting procedures.
- [NTSB LAX02LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA058.md): Aeronca 7AC · Winters, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 2001 · N83136 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to retard the engine throttle to idle while hand-propping the engine, which resulted in the engine starting at full (takeoff) power and the airplane taking off with no one aboard.
- [NTSB LAX01LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA305.md): Hughes 369D · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2001 · N268ST · Substantial damage
  > A hard landing due to the dual student's failure to maintain main rotor speed, his improper landing flare, and the flight control interference by the flight instructor.
- [NTSB LAX01LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA240.md): Airbus Industrie A320-232 · San Diego, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2001 · N661AW · No damage
  > the flight crew's excessive descent rate, which resulted in an injury to a flight attendant.
- [NTSB LAX01LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA117.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Anza, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2001 · N333PE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane following the opening of the cockpit/cabin door. The door came open because of improperly installed upholstery, which resulted in the inability to lock the door.
- [NTSB LAX01TA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01TA092.md): McDonnell Douglas 600N · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 21, 2001 · N606BP · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper use of the rotorcraft flight controls, and the instructor pilot's inadequate supervision of the maneuver.
- [NTSB LAX01FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA059.md): Dehavilland DHC-6 · Sacramento, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 2000 · N252SA · No damage
  > The passenger committed suicide.
- [NTSB LAX00LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA242.md): Worldwide Aero AEROS-40B · San Bernadino, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2000 · N819AC · No damage
  > The ground crew's diverted attention toward the landing airship while trying to catch a mooring rope, which resulted in their failure to detect an immenient collision with each other.
- [NTSB LAX00FA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA151.md): Beech B36TC · Fullerton, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2000 · N6791P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while in the traffic pattern, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing factor was the pilot's diverted attention with the loss of engine power from his inadvertent activation of the auxiliary…
- [NTSB LAX00LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA100.md): Bell 47G5 · Riverbank, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2000 · N4754R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to verify that ground personnel had disconnected the loading hose from the hopper before takeoff, resulting in restricted directional control and a hard landing.
- [NTSB LAX00LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA063.md): Cessna 172G · Victorville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 2000 · N3690L · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain positional awareness, which resulted in his becoming lost and disoriented. Contributing factors were the pilot's delay requesting assistance from air traffic control and the failure of the airplane's electrical generator.
- [NTSB LAX99LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA264.md): Diamond Aircraft Industries Katana DA 20-A1 · San Carlos, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1999 · N854DF · Substantial damage
  > The release of the aircraft's left canopy latch following takeoff resulting in the subsequent opening of the canopy in flight. The opened canopy resulted in a degradation of aircraft control and the subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB LAX99LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA181.md): Piper PA-31-310 · La Verne, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1999 · N57AS · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight separation of the right engine cowling due to the operator's inadequate maintenance quality control procedures and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB LAX97IA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97IA243.md): Boeing 737-522 · Ontario, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1997 · N956UA · No damage
  > a laser light source of undetermined origin directed toward the cockpit window of an aircraft in-flight by a person or persons unknown.
- [NTSB LAX97LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA230.md): Beech 95-B55 · Beaumont, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1997 · N2031W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadvertent movement of the propeller controls, instead of the throttle levers, which resulted in an inadvertent dual engine shutdown. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's failure to properly secure the door during preflight, and his…
- [NTSB LAX97IA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97IA161.md): Boeing 737-500 · Rialto, CA · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1997 · N930UA · No damage
  > a laser light source of undetermined origin, directed by unknown person(s) toward the cockpit window of the aircraft, while the aircraft was on an approach to land.
- [NTSB LAX97FA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA149.md): Aerospatiale AS350D · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1997 · N317LT · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to ensure that the collective lock was properly seated before deplaning.
- [NTSB LAX97IA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97IA056.md): Embraer EMB-120ER · Los Angeles, CA · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1996 · N291SW · No damage
  > a laser light source of unknown origin, directed toward the aircraft, as it was approaching to land.
- [NTSB LAX97LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA016.md): Waco QCF · Big Bear City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1996 · N11481 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper response to a perceived in-flight emergency by abruptly retarding the throttle and failing to properly flare the airplane during the aborted takeoff. The pilot's improper perception of the source of smoke was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX96LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA277.md): Robinson R22B · Morgan Hill, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1996 · N730SH · Substantial damage
  > The student's improper reaction to an engine/main rotor overspeed condition, and his failure to achieve the proper zero airspeed nose high attitude during a touchdown from an autorotation.
- [NTSB LAX96LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA093.md): Bell 47-G5 · Pope Valley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1996 · N1309X · Destroyed
  > the pilot misjudged the clearance between the broadcaster and the truck resulting in the broadcaster's cables becoming entangled with the truck.
- [NTSB LAX95LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA254.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Big Bear City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1995 · N8742N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper planning/decision and failure to obtain or maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff. A factor relating to the accident was: the high density altitude.
- [NTSB LAX93LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA289.md): Raven S-60A · La Jolla, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1993 · N2809D · No damage
  > the failure of the injured ground crewman to release his hold on the basket in a timely manner when instructed by the pilot.
- [NTSB LAX93LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA279.md): Raven S-60A · Coloma, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1993 · N35GS · No damage
  > the passenger's injury to an ankle during the landing touchdown.
- [NTSB LAX93IA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93IA245.md): Boeing 757-222 · Los Angeles, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1993 · N540UA · Minor damage
  > the inadvertent deployment of an overwing emergency excape slide due to the inadequate latching of the slide compartment door following access by maintenance personnel. A factor in the accident was the inadequate door closing procedure specified by the…
- [NTSB LAX92LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA316.md): Cessna 177 · Turlock, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1992 · N2279Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilots poor planning in not properly securing the aircraft with tiedowns, chocks or brakes prior to attempting to start the engine by hand propping.
- [NTSB LAX92LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA275.md): Burkhart Grob G103 · Olancha, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1992 · N173SS · Substantial damage
  > 1) The tow pilot's intentional premature release of the glider, which had become airborne, when the tow plane failed to achieve sufficient airspeed during its takeoff ground roll, and, 2) the glider having insufficient altitude at the time of release to…
- [NTSB LAX92LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA055.md): Cessna 421B · San Andreas, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1991 · N421DP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and his failure to follow the airplane's checklist. A contributing factor was the dark night condition.
- [NTSB LAX92FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA043.md): Cessna 172M · Carmel Valley, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1991 · N80274 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a safe altitude above the ground during an intentional low altitude flight in mountainous terrain. Contributing factors related to the pilot becoming distracted while flying over the ground and to his failure to initiate a…
- [NTSB LAX91IA415](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91IA415.md): Airbus Industrie A-320-231 · Santa Ana, CA · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1991 · N633AW · No damage
  > The failure of the flight attendant assigned to the aft galley jumpseat to secure a beverage cart in accordance with company policy.
- [NTSB LAX91FA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA366.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1991 · N9507C · Destroyed
  > (1) The pilot's improper preflight preparation; (2) the pilot's failure to follow the airplane manufacturer's performance data by his selection of an improper flap position for takeoff; and (3) the pilot's choice of a runway too short for a safe takeoff.…
- [NTSB LAX91LA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA360.md): Cessna 182 · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1991 · N5825B · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to perform a proper preflight inspection of the aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX91LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA318.md): Cessna 172 · Chico, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1991 · N6387E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper starting procedure.
- [NTSB LAX91LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA274.md): Ryan ST3KR · Santa Maria, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1991 · N46795 · Substantial damage
  > Oil starvation due to the pilot's failure to properly configure the aircraft for the flight during the preflight inspection.
- [NTSB LAX91LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA024.md): Cessna 152 · Watsonville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1990 · N24815 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilots of both aircraft to see and avoid the other.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=CA&occurrence=430&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" = 'CA' 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" = 430)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=430&state=CA

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