# NTSB investigations, 2006

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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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB LAX06CA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA296.md): Bell 47G · Angels Camp, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2006 · N7762 · Substantial damage
  > a hard landing due to the pilot's inadequate compensation for a wind shift encountered on final approach and his failure to maintain an adequate translational lift airspeed.
- [NTSB LAX06CA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA295.md): Beech A36 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2006 · N9067E · Substantial damage
  > the student's failure to establish a stabilized approach, which resulted in a bounced landing and a loss of directional control. Also causal was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight, delayed remedial action, and failure to verbally…
- [NTSB DCA06WA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA06WA073.md): Boeing 777 · Brisbane, Australia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 18, 2006 · 9M-MRM · No damage
- [NTSB ANC06CA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA133.md): Piper PA-18 · Koliganek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2006 · N82905 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from rising terrain while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors associated with the accident were a downdraft, the pilot's intentional low…
- [NTSB NYC06LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA223.md): Boeing 737-700 · Hastings, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2006 · N793SA · No damage
  > The airplane's in flight encounter with thunderstorm related turbulence.
- [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 MIA06CA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA139.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2006 · N428RM · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate installation of a flexible hydraulic hose at the nose landing gear actuator by an unknown person resulting in the total loss of hydraulic fluid, the inability of the pilot to extend the landing gear, and subsequent wheels-up landing.
- [NTSB LAX06CA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA297.md): Mooney M20J · Temecula, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2006 · N1157N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to flare that resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB DCA06WA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA06WA074.md): Boeing 767-300 · Iceland · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 17, 2006 · TF-LLA · Minor damage
- [NTSB CHI06WA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06WA280.md): Guscott VariViggen · Plaster Rock, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 17, 2006 · N106VV · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI06LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA263.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Prospect Height, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2006 · N560DH · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to the flight crews failure to use carburetor heat and the flight instructor's inadequate planning/decision. A factor was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC06LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA140.md): Piper PA-12 · Soldotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2006 · N593V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane before departure, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and a total loss of engine power during cruise flight. Factors contributing to the accident were an inaccurate fuel tank indication on one of the two fuel tanks,…
- [NTSB SEA06CA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA192.md): Amorde Glasair II-S RG · Rockford, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 16, 2006 · N183TA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. A contributing factor was gusty winds.
- [NTSB LAX06CA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA294.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-5 · Watsonville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 16, 2006 · N6532L · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, en route fuel consumption calculations, and in-flight decision to continue to the destination instead of stopping en route for fuel.
- [NTSB CHI06CA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA266.md): MD Helicopters 369FF · Port Clinton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 16, 2006 · N530FF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining clearance from the water during the survey flight. A factor was the low altitude the survey flight was flown at.
- [NTSB ANC06FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06FA131.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2006 · N836KA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in-flight collision with mountainous terrain. A factor associated with the accident was a low cloud ceiling.
- [NTSB DFW06WA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06WA211.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Toluca, Mexico · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 15, 2006 · XB-JVH · Destroyed
- [NTSB DFW06CA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA215.md): Maule MT-7 · Ponca, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 15, 2006 · N143RM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB DEN06FA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06FA132.md): Beech 35-C33 · Telluride, CO · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2006 · N5893J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent flight into mountain wave turbulence resulting in the airplane's loss of control and subsequent impact into mountainous terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were the mountain wave turbulence and high winds.
- [NTSB DEN06FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06FA131.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Maybell, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2006 · N787SL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision making resulting in an inadvertent encounter with severe icing conditions during cruise flight and subsequent loss of aircraft control. Contributing factors include the pilot's failure to obtain a weather…
- [NTSB CHI06CA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA267.md): Columbia 350 · Bloomington, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 15, 2006 · N6500V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not comply with the pilot operating handbook warning when he intentionally opened the cabin door during flight.
- [NTSB DEN06GA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06GA128.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Fort Meade, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Sep 14, 2006 · N5941Y · Destroyed
  > A loss of power in the right engine while manuevering for reasons undetermined, and failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing factors were the airspeed below Vmc, and an altitude too low to afford a safe…
- [NTSB DCA06WA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA06WA072.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-11 · Subic Bay, Philippines · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 14, 2006 · N623FE · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI06LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA262.md): Cessna 310P · Kennett, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2006 · N5858M · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the left main landing gear torque link during landing resulting in a loss of control and runway excursion. Contributing factors were a failure to comply with the airframe manufacturer's service bulletin, and the pilot's inability to maintain…
- [NTSB SEA06CA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA183.md): Cessna 305A · Lewistown, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 13, 2006 · N5074H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing, which resulted in an inadvertent swerve and nose down. A contributing factor was the gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB SEA06CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA181.md): Cessna 172M · Moab, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 13, 2006 · N29MX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain current NOTAMS which resulted in an on-ground collision with a construction berm while landing.
- [NTSB NYC07WA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07WA089.md): MD Helicopters MD-600N · Novokuznetsk, Russia · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 13, 2006 · UNREG · Destroyed
- [NTSB ENG06WA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG06WA036.md): Cessna 560 · Calgary, Canada · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 13, 2006 · C-GTGO · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN06CA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA127.md): Piper PA-46T-350P · Colo. Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 13, 2006 · N71DH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, resulting in an inadvertent stall. Contributing factors in this accident were the jet blast encounter, and the pilot's failure to initiate a go-around when he felt an unsafe condition existed.
- [NTSB CHI06WA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06WA271.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Suwalki, Poland · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 13, 2006 · N721BB · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI06CA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA265.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Dayton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 13, 2006 · N434TW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent wheels up landing.
- [NTSB SEA06CA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA180.md): Beech B36TC · Cedar City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2006 · N2153R · Substantial damage
  > Inadvertent collision with a deer during takeoff. A contributing factor was night conditions.
- [NTSB LAX06TA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06TA291.md): Cessna U206G · Wasco, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 12, 2006 · N6238U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision in leaving the engine running while he left the airplane unattended.
- [NTSB LAX06LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA292.md): Burkhart Grob G-103A Twin II Acro · Minden, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2006 · N790G · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate pre-takeoff checks by the flightcrew that failed to detect that the spoilers were deployed during the takeoff and initial climb. Also causal was the inadequate supervision of the flight by the flight instructor.
- [NTSB DCA06WA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA06WA069.md): Boeing 737 · Auckland, New Zealand · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 12, 2006 · ZK-NGJ
- [NTSB SEA06CA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA182.md): Maule M-4-180V · Lewistown, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2006 · N786ST · Substantial damage
  > The airplane inadvertently impacted a coyote hole during the landing roll on unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB SEA06CA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA179.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Kanab, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2006 · N4202R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff roll. Contributing factors were the rough/uneven conditions of the dirt runway, the wind gusts, and the berms and ditches on both sides of the runway.
- [NTSB DEN06LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA126.md): Beech 77 · Live Oak, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2006 · N3818M · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power for reasons undetermined, and an inadvertent stall while maneuvering.
- [NTSB CHI06LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA260.md): Endless Skies L164 · Durand, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2006 · N2627J · Substantial damage
  > The kit builder's improper installation of the aileron bracket leading to the aileron flutter during cruise that resulted in the wing spars' failure.
- [NTSB ANC06CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA132.md): Piper PA-12 · Noatak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2006 · N105JH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll and a nose over. Factors associated with the accident were soft terrain and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB NYC06LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA220.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Tunkhannock, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2006 · N126CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB LAX06LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA293.md): Champion 7EC · Clipper Mills, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2006 · N9575S · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain. A contributing factor was the pilot's impairment from ingestion of marijuana.
- [NTSB LAX06LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA290.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2006 · N323CP · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate maintenance adjustment and missing mixture spring, which resulted in a loss of engine power during approach.
- [NTSB DEN06WA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06WA130.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · St. Florian, Austria · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 10, 2006 · OE-XPJ · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI06CA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA259.md): Luscombe 8E · Dodgeville, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 10, 2006 · N2020B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot encountering unsuitable terrain during the precautionary landing. A factor was the ditch the pilot encountered.
- [NTSB DEN06CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA125.md): Thomas Velocity · Conway, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 9, 2006 · N31756 · Destroyed
  > the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. The cause of the fuel starvation was not determined. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN06CA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA124.md): Bell 47G-2 · Hayden, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 9, 2006 · N23947 · Destroyed
  > engine fire for reasons undetermined.
- [NTSB DEN06CA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA123.md): Parsons JN4-D Jenny Replica · Crossville, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 9, 2006 · N5309 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control in flight due to a disconnected rudder control cable. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inability to control the roll.
- [NTSB CHI06LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA258.md): Garner Garner Falcon · Newton, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2006 · N6194Y · Destroyed
  > An inflight collision with terrain during an unknown phase of flight. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience.
- [NTSB ANC06CA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA126.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 9, 2006 · N3764Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive braking during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and a nose over.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2006&page=11

## 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
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=10&year=2006

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