# 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 LAX07LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA058.md): Cessna 152 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2006 · N5295B · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to oil starvation to the number 3 cylinder crankpin and connecting rod bearing. The underlying cause of the oil starvation to the number 3 cylinder components could not be ascertained.
- [NTSB LAX07FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07FA060.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Big Pine, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2006 · N9141Y · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate in-flight/planning decision of both pilots to fly up a box canyon at low altitude, and their failure to maintain clearance from the terrain.
- [NTSB LAX07FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07FA059.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Concord, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2006 · N1AM · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to follow the prescribed instrument approach procedures and to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering in the airport environment that led to a stall.
- [NTSB DFW07LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA043.md): Eurocopter EC120B · Grand Prairie, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2006 · N171AE · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate remedial action which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the practice autorotation.
- [NTSB CHI07CA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA044.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Cheyboygan, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 20, 2006 · N5811D · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the soft terrain encountered during the lanidng.
- [NTSB LAX07FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07FA062.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Young, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 2006 · N457S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance during cruise flight while flying at night at an altitude to remain clear of clouds and icing conditions. Contributing to the accident were an inadequate weather evaluation, the clouds, icing conditions, and…
- [NTSB DFW07FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07FA042.md): Cessna T210N · Austin, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 2006 · N5434C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while executing an instrument approach for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW07FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07FA041.md): Beech A36 · Fayetteville, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 2006 · N1100J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles. Contributing factors were the below approach/landing weather minimums, and the prevailing dark night conditions.
- [NTSB SEA07FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07FA035.md): Beech D95A · Gilroy, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2006 · N144PG · Destroyed
  > The certified flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane and inadequate supervision of the flight, which resulted in a stall/spin.
- [NTSB CHI07LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA043.md): Cessna 560 · North Canton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2006 · N49NS · Substantial damage
  > The rupture of the hydraulic pressure hose assembly, which was caused by internal wear between the hose's fire sleeve and stainless steel braid, and the failure of the emergency landing gear assembly to deploy the right main landing gear during approach.…
- [NTSB CHI07FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07FA041.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Bucyrus, OH · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2006 · N9073P · Destroyed
  > The inadvertent stall the pilot encountered during cruise flight while inadvertently entering an area of icing and his exceeding the design limits of the airplane during the subsequent descent. Factors were the reported icing weather present aloft, the…
- [NTSB SEA07LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA036.md): Piper PA 23-235 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2006 · N5829X · Substantial damage
  > The landing gear collapsed for undetermined reasons while the aircraft was standing on the taxiway with the engines operating.
- [NTSB SEA07CA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA034.md): Cessna 172 · Bonners Ferry, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 17, 2006 · N19698 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing factors include icy runway conditions and a snow berm adjacent to the runway.
- [NTSB MIA07LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA028.md): Cessna 150K · Cape Coral, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2006 · N6069G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's in-flight encounter with carburetor ice and inadequate remedial action which resulted in the engine ceasing to operate and a forced landing and damage to the airplane during the landing.
- [NTSB DFW07FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07FA039.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Jay, OK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2006 · N39858 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's improper decision to extend the landing gear for the water landing. Contributing factors were the prevailing night conditions and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL07LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA028.md): Scharnhorst RV-4 · Hoschton, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2006 · N360WS · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the manufacturer to safety wire the purge valve stop screw during maintenance resulting in a total loss of engine power in cruise flight due to fuel starvation. This resulted in a forced landing, on-ground collision with a berm/terrace, and…
- [NTSB WAS07WA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS07WA005.md): Cessna 310Q · Mbeya, Tanzania · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 16, 2006 · 5H-TZA · Destroyed
- [NTSB ENG06WA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG06WA040.md): Saab 340 · Mount Isa Queensland, Australia, Australia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 16, 2006 · VH-UYA · No damage
- [NTSB DFW07CA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA038.md): Cessna 421 · Brackettville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 16, 2006 · N642CB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment on final approach and his delayed decision to execute a go-around. Factors were the dark night conditions and the inoperative runway edge lights.
- [NTSB DEN07WA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07WA038.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Augsburg, Germany · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 16, 2006 · N90U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN07IA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07IA037.md): Boeing 737-824 · Colorado Spring, CO · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2006 · N24202 · Minor damage
  > A short circuit in the primary (non-rechargeable) battery, most likely due to it being recharged. This internal short led to thermal runaway, battery failure, and an explosion.
- [NTSB MIA07CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA027.md): Richard F. Sheldon Aventura II · Palm Beach Gard, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 15, 2006 · N554FS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure maintain the proper airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB DFW07WA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07WA040.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Cadiz, Spain · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 15, 2006 · EC-HOL · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC07FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA048.md): Bell 407 · Dagsboro, DE · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2006 · N407JJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to depart under visual flight rules into night instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the fog and the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB NYC07FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA047.md): Cessna 310Q · Montgomery, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2006 · N8FH · Substantial damage
  > Improper maintenance performed on the airplane by maintenance personnel, and the failure of the mechanic with an inspection authorization (IA) to verify the maintenance work performed, which resulted in a reverse elevator trim system, and subsequent loss of…
- [NTSB NYC07CA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA049.md): Cessna 172C · Middletown, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 14, 2006 · N8260X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudging distance/altitude during the turn from base to final, which resulted in an undershoot and subsequent collision with trees. A factor was the haze.
- [NTSB CHI07LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA038.md): Beech B36TC · Peoria, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2006 · N30799 · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to a fatigue fracture of the exhaust valve as a result of maintenance not performed by the aircraft owner, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI07CA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA040.md): Schleicher AS-K13 · Gregory, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 14, 2006 · N545TT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's unexpected encounter with wind shear and his inability to remain clear of the trees while on final approach to land.
- [NTSB ANC07FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07FA007.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Port Heiden, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2006 · N8361Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during cruise flight, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent, and an in-flight collision with snow-covered terrain. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's spatial disorientation, and dark night…
- [NTSB MIA07LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA026.md): Lingwall Rebich-Pitts · Naples, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2006 · N427RD · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The experimental airplane's pilot inadequate visual lookout while taxiing for takeoff, which resulted in an on-ground collision with a Piper airplane which was standing with its engine operating in the runup area.
- [NTSB CHI07LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA037.md): Piper PA-31T1 · Waterloo, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2006 · N20DL · Substantial damage
  > The go-around not performed and the improper flare by the pilot during landing.
- [NTSB ATL07CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA027.md): Piper J-2 · Williamson, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 13, 2006 · N16651 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in fuel exhaustion a subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB SEA07FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07FA031.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Bandon, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2006 · N5618U · Substantial damage
  > The loss of aircraft control in the traffic pattern for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA07CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA033.md): Extra Flugzeugbau EA 300/L · Boulder City, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 12, 2006 · N91BH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI07IA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07IA042.md): Bell 407 · Raytown, MO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2006 · N302LE · Minor damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise flight due to third stage turbine wheel blade fatigue and subsequent separation, which resulted in an emergency landing.
- [NTSB CEN09WA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09WA360.md): Gulfstream American 690C · Lelystad, Netherlands · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 12, 2006 · N840PN · No damage
- [NTSB SEA07CA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA029.md): Cessna 172RG · Laurel, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 11, 2006 · N6501V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent nose over. A contributing factor was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB NYC07CA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA045.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Danbury, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 11, 2006 · N44635 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB LAX07FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07FA056.md): Bell 412SP · Hesperia, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2006 · N410MA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent encounter with instrument meteorological conditions and subsequent failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing to the accident were the dark night conditions, fog, and mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB DFW07FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07FA036.md): Cessna 310Q · Waco, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2006 · N69677 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall during the instrument landing approach, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with terrain. Also causal was the pilot's impairment due to prohibited drugs. Factors associated…
- [NTSB DFW07CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA037.md): Hughes 269B · Houma, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 11, 2006 · N9396F · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power as a result of a cracked engine cylinder and broken spark plug which resulted in a hard landing. A factor was that it was not possible to attain proper rotor RPM.
- [NTSB CHI07LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA036.md): Navion Navion G · Coalton, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2006 · N33FL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to follow the checklist and lower the landing gear. A factor in the accident was the fence post.
- [NTSB CHI07CA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA075.md): Bombardier BD-100-1A10 · Waukegan, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 11, 2006 · N523FX · Substantial damage
  > The bird strike during initial climb after takeoff from the departure airport.
- [NTSB NYC07FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA043.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Charlottesville, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2006 · N8349C · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC07CA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA046.md): Cessna 172R · Northhampton, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 10, 2006 · N9421Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB LAX07LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA055.md): Higher Class Super Hornet · Chandler, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2006 · N45YB · Substantial damage
  > A loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL07LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA026.md): Ridgway Bensen B8M · Johns Island, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2006 · N7030T · Substantial damage
  > The pilots improper preflight planning and decision resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ATL07LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA025.md): Fagan Rans S-6S · Taylorsville, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2006 · N949S · Destroyed
  > The pilots failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering resulting in an inadvertent stall, uncontrolled decent, collision with the ground, and a post crash fire.
- [NTSB SEA07LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA028.md): Robinson R-22 · Bountiful, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2006 · N611SC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to fly up a mountain canyon at low level without knowledge of the wind conditions. Factors associated with the accident are gusty winds, downdrafts, and rough/uneven terrain.
- [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.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2006&page=3

## 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=2&year=2006

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