# NTSB investigations, 2006: 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.

## Latest cases

- [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 SEA07CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA027.md): Piper PA-12 · Antelope Island, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 9, 2006 · N3222M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive braking during a precautionary landing at an off-airport landing area. A contributing factor was the pilot's non-standard modification of the oil cooler, which resulted in high engine oil temperature.
- [NTSB DFW07LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA024.md): Beech A36 · Pocasset, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2006 · N711A · Substantial damage
  > The "abnormally high" oil temperature indication and smoke in the cabin for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the precautionary landing.
- [NTSB NYC07IA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07IA023.md): Eurocopter Deutschland EC135T1 · Harrisburg, PA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 2006 · N522ME · Minor damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, which resulted in the cyclic stick lock not being disengaged prior to lift-off, and his subsequent inability to control the helicopter. Contributing to the accident was the operator's inadequate procedures, the…
- [NTSB DCA07IA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA07IA008.md): Boeing 737-200 · Seattle, WA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2006 · N740AS · No damage
  > the flight crew's failure to cross-check and verify that the airplane was on the correct runway before takeoff. Contributing to the incident was the flight crew's self-induced pressure to heed the takeoff clearance during a period of increased workload.
- [NTSB NYC07IA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07IA015.md): Boeing 757-224 · Newark, NJ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2006 · N17105 · No damage
  > The flight crew's misidentification of the parallel taxiway as the active runway, resulting in the flight crew executing a landing on the taxiway. Contributing was the night lighting conditions.
- [NTSB MIA07LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA009.md): Mike Smilee CGS Hawk II Arrow · Crystal Springs, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2006 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the non-rated pilot to maintain airspeed. A finding in the accident was a malfunction of the ignition switch.
- [NTSB DEN07CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA013.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Monticello, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 16, 2006 · N224VR · Substantial damage
  > an airframe vibration for reasons undetermined, resulting in the pilot performing a precautionary landing, and obstacle clearance not possible.
- [NTSB NYC07FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA007.md): Extra Flugzeugbau Gmbh 300 · Culpeper, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2006 · N168EX · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s disorientation while performing an aerobatic maneuver, which resulted in the airplane’s inadvertent impact with the ground. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s overuse of prescription medication.
- [NTSB NYC06CA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA225.md): Piper PA-25-180 · Mount Holly, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2006 · N6319Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper starting procedure, which resulted in an uncontrolled taxi, and collision with a parked airplane.
- [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 NYC06IA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06IA226.md): Cessna 206F · Matinicus Islnd, ME · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2006 · N8411Q · Minor damage
  > An engine kick back of undetermined origin during engine start.
- [NTSB DCA06MA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA06MA064.md): Bombardier CRJ-100 · Lexington, KY · Accident · 49 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Aug 27, 2006 · N431CA · Destroyed
  > the flight crewmembers's failure to use available cues and aids to identify the airplane's location on the airport surface during taxi and their failure to cross-check and verify that the airplane was on the correct runway before takeoff. Contributing to the…
- [NTSB NYC06LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA197.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Bellefonte, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2006 · N9227U · Substantial damage
  > Improper maintenance of the throttle linkage, which resulted in a lack of engine power during takeoff. Factors were the pilot's premature retraction of the flaps, an improper elevator trim setting, a high gross takeoff weight, and a high density altitude;…
- [NTSB CHI06CA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA219.md): Shempp-Hirth Discuss B · Tipton, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 5, 2006 · N888TK · Minor damage
  > The glider pilot's improper in-flight decision to continue searching for thermal lift, instead of landing when the glider was in range of a suitable landing area. Contributing factors to the accident was the lack of thermal lift which resulted in a hard…
- [NTSB NYC06LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA191.md): Embraer EMB-135LR · Newark, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2006 · N703MR · Substantial damage
  > The captain's failure to follow company procedures, which resulted in pushback with the parking brake set. A factor was the larger than preferred tug.
- [NTSB ANC06LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA092.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Deland, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2006 · N717PE · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the dual student during final approach to land, and his delayed remedial action following a partial loss of engine power on one of the two engines. Factors associated with the accident are the dual student's…
- [NTSB NYC06LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA151.md): Boeing 767-300 · Dulles, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2006 · N653UA · Substantial damage
  > The driver's failure to follow company standard operating procedures. A factor was the driver's diverted attention to an on-time departure.
- [NTSB NYC06CA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA211.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Harrisonburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2006 · N93911 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper engine starting procedure, resulting in an uncontrolled taxi, and collision with trees.
- [NTSB CHI06CA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA160.md): Head Balloons AX8-88 · Gretna, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 12, 2006 · N83030 · No damage
  > A run-on landing encountered by the pilot of the balloon due to the prevailing winds. The unfavorable winds were a contributing factor.
- [NTSB SEA06LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA110.md): Cessna A185E · Park Valley, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2006 · N185JF · Substantial damage
  > Incapacitation of the pilot secondary to a myocardial infarction. A ditch was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB ANC06LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA069.md): Cessna 421B · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2006 · N80MJ · Substantial damage
  > An undetermined event during takeoff/initial climb, which resulted in an emergency landing after takeoff and substantial damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB NYC06MA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06MA131.md): Eurocopter EC-135P1 · Washington, DC · Accident · 1 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · May 30, 2006 · N601FH · Destroyed
  > The operator's inadequate training program and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter following his inadvertent disabling of the No. 1 and then the No. 2 engine full authority digital engine control system.
- [NTSB DFW06IA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06IA145.md): Bell 206L-3 · Grand Isle 43AA · Incident · 1 fatal · Incident investigation · Final report · May 30, 2006 · N92MT · No damage
  > The pilot's incapacitation and death due to pre-existing cardiac disease.
- [NTSB ATL06LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA083.md): Mooney M20E · Blacksburg, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2006 · N3217F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff after the airplane failed to achieve adequate airspeed on the takeoff roll for undetermined reasons. This resulted in an abrupt pull up, inadvertent stall, and in flight collision with wires, trees and the ground.
- [NTSB SEA06IA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06IA105.md): Boeing 757-222 · Portland, OR · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 17, 2006 · N506UA · No damage
  > The inadvertent deployment of the off-wing escape slide due to the inadequate latching of the slide compartment door following access by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB NYC06LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA115.md): Embraer 145LR · Winchester, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2006 · N653AE · No damage
  > The passenger's failure to heed the flight attendant warning and the seat belt sign. A factor was the turbulence.
- [NTSB CHI06MA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06MA121.md): General Atomics Predator B · Nogales, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Major investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2006 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use checklist procedures when switching operational control from PPO-1 to PPO-2, which resulted in the fuel valve inadvertently being shut off and the subsequent total loss of engine power, and lack of a flight instructor in the GCS, as…
- [NTSB CHI06CA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA106.md): Waco EQC-6 · Battle Creek, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 5, 2006 · N16214 · Substantial damage
  > The maintenance facility failed to properly install and inspect the rudder cable system resulting in the reversed rudder condition which made directional control not possible during the aborted takeoff. A contributing factor was an inadequate preflight…
- [NTSB MIA06LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA073.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Bunnell, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2006 · N2182T · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to perform a preflight inspection of the airplane resulting in departure with an inadequate oil supply, subsequent engine failure due to oil starvation, and damage to the airplane during a forced landing. Contributing to the accident…
- [NTSB NYC06FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06FA079.md): Beech 56TC · Winfield, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2006 · N18LL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation to ensure an adequate supply of supplemental oxygen, and his inadequate in-flight planning and decision making, which resulted in exhaustion of his oxygen supply, and incapacitation from hypoxia during cruise…
- [NTSB CHI06LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA092.md): Saab-Scania 340B · Alpena, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2006 · N421XJ · Substantial damage
  > The station agent's inability to maintain control of the stroller when he lost his balance exiting the airplane's cargo compartment, allowing it to be blown into the operating right propeller. A factor was the high, gusty winds.
- [NTSB DFW06CA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA064.md): Wsk-Pzl Warzawaokecie PZL-104 Wilga 80 · Comstock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 2, 2006 · N192D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation leading to him becoming lost. Contributing factors were the unfavorable winds and the lack of suitable terrain for a precautionary landing.
- [NTSB CHI06CA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA066.md): Cessna 120 · Hibbing, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 14, 2006 · N76203 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot used a rough frozen lake for takeoff which resulted in the overload failure of the landing ski. A factor was the rough frozen lake.

## 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 year(c."eventDate") = 2006
  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&year=2006

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