# 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 NYC07FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA042.md): Cessna 210K · Edgewater, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2006 · N9449M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper altitude/clearance will on approach, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. Contributing to the accident was the night-light conditions, an obstruction light that was not illuminated, and trees that had…
- [NTSB LAX07LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA054.md): John Lauer Harmon Rocket II · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2006 · N604JL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance during an aerobatic maneuver.
- [NTSB CHI07LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA039.md): Cessna 140 · Vienna, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2006 · N76379 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fatigued crankshaft cluster gear bolts and the inadequate major overhaul of the engine that was last performed by other maintenance personnel. An additional cause was a subsequent major engine overhaul not…
- [NTSB DEN07LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07LA036.md): Fairchild SA227BC · Gillette, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2006 · N779BC · Substantial damage
  > wind shear.
- [NTSB DEN07CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA035.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Falcon, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 8, 2006 · N6487J · Substantial damage
  > loss of power due to carburetor icing. Contributing factors were weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing, unsuitable terrain available on which to make a forced landing and the tree.
- [NTSB CHI07LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA034.md): Cessna 172R · Lake in the Hil, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2006 · N913MA · Substantial damage
  > The directional control not maintained/obtained by the pilot, and the lack of recent experience by the pilot. The snow bank was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB NYC07FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA041.md): Mooney M20R · Summersville, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 2006 · N9165T · Destroyed
  > The airplane's encounter with in-flight icing, which resulted in a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's improper weather evaluation, the in-flight icing conditions, the reduced visibility from a snow squall during the forced…
- [NTSB LAX07CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA053.md): North American AT-6C · Mojave, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 7, 2006 · N9525C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a sign while performing a low altitude maneuver.
- [NTSB DCA07WA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA07WA015.md): Boeing 747-4Q8 · London, United Kingdom · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 7, 2006 · G-VHOT · No damage
- [NTSB SEA07LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA030.md): Cessna P210N · Burns, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2006 · N6006P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to put the landing gear down for landing.
- [NTSB SEA07LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA026.md): Cessna 310B · Lake Stevens, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2006 · N6640B · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the main landing gear for an undetermined reason while taxiing from landing.
- [NTSB LAX07LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA052.md): Cessna 150G · Eureka, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2006 · N3394J · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and decision to operate the airplane in carburetor icing conditions with an inoperative carburetor heat system.
- [NTSB DFW07CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA035.md): Piper J3C-65 · Humnoke, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 6, 2006 · N7054H · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during initial takeoff climb for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DCA07WA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA07WA014.md): Raytheon Corporate Jets Premier · Deauville, France · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 6, 2006 · EC-IOZ · Minor damage
- [NTSB CHI07CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA033.md): Cessna C-425 · Menominee, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 5, 2006 · N425JP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain control of the aircraft while parking the aircraft, and failed to maintain clearance from the building as the airplane taxied forward. A factor was the terminal.
- [NTSB MIA07CA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA025.md): Waco Classic YMF-F5C · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 4, 2006 · N113KJ · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in a ground loop, and subsequent wing contact with the runway.
- [NTSB ATL07LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA024.md): Piper PA-15 · Conyers, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2006 · N4540H · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine oil for undetermined reasons resulting in oil starvation, failure of the No. 1 connecting rod resulting in the total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB SEA07LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA025.md): Holloway RV6A · North Bend, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2006 · N914C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the water while performing low altitude maneuvering flight resulting in an in flight collision with the water.
- [NTSB NYC07LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA040.md): Cessna 150F · Livermore Falls, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2006 · N8019F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a groundloop.
- [NTSB DFW07CA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA034.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Jacksboro, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 3, 2006 · N5697P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel calculations, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the unsuitable terrain encountered during the emergency landing.
- [NTSB DEN07WA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07WA031.md): 107.5 Flying One Design DR 107 · Langenthal, Switzerland · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 3, 2006 · N107FP · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI07LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA035.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2006 · N46PT · Substantial damage
  > The exceedance of airplane design stress limits when the pilot did not maintain aircraft control after his attention was diverted to the right side attitude indicator during cruise flight. An additional cause was the aural detection for the autopilot…
- [NTSB NYC07FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA038.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar 601P · West Dover, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2006 · N9797Q · Destroyed
  > A loss of control during approach for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB DFW07LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA032.md): Noble Vans RV-7A · Norman, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2006 · N216RV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the pilot's attempt at formation flying.
- [NTSB DFW07CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA033.md): Stits Flut-R-Bug SA6B · Camerson, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 2, 2006 · N3129 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in a hard landing. A factor was the delayed remedial action by the flight instructor.
- [NTSB CHI07FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07FA032.md): Cessna 172 · Crookston, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2006 · N9850G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions which led to his spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of control. Factors were the snow, the low ceiling, and the pilot's lack of instrument flight experience.
- [NTSB SEA07CA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA032.md): Riley D-16A · Point Roberts, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 1, 2006 · N119N · Substantial damage
  > the pre-existing crack in the nose wheel fork, which allowed separation of the nose wheel during the takeoff roll, resulting in collapse of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB NYC07FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA037.md): Cirrus SR22 · Huntersville, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2006 · N665CD · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the night instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB LAX07WA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07WA057.md): Robinson R44 · Nadi, Fiji · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 1, 2006 · DQ-IHE · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX07TA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07TA051.md): Learjet 36 · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 1, 2006 · N26FN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering, which resulted in exceeding the design stress limits of the aircraft. Contributing to the accident was the sunglare.
- [NTSB DEN07LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07LA030.md): Piper PA-46-500TP · Steamboat Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 2006 · N804JH · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate design of the engine mount, which caused an uncommanded left turn, loss of directional control, and impact with snow-covered terrain. Contributing to the accident was the low nose gear tire pressure.
- [NTSB DEN07WA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07WA034.md): Grob G 180 · Mindelheim, Germany · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 29, 2006 · D-CGSP · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC07WA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07WA044.md): Bell 412 · Cafasse, Torino, Italy · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 27, 2006 · I-AIVO · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX07FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07FA049.md): Beech B36TC · Buena Park, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 2006 · N3144D · Substantial damage
  > a fuel starvation induced loss of engine power due to pilot's inadequate fuel system management.
- [NTSB LAX07CA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA050.md): Robinson R22B · Redding, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 27, 2006 · N7198N · Substantial damage
  > The student's misjudged landing flare, the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight, and the instructor's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm.
- [NTSB NYC07WA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07WA039.md): Robinson R-44 · Venice, Italy · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 26, 2006 · I-EVER · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC07CA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA050.md): Cessna 152 · Block Island, RI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 26, 2006 · N68469 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance while taxiing, which resulted in a collision with a construction vehicle. A factor in this accident was the location of the construction vehicle, which was parked on the ramp, adjacent to the parking area.
- [NTSB LAX07LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA048.md): Cessna 414A · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 2006 · N414AY · Substantial damage
  > A loss of power in the right engine due to fuel starvation. The fuel starvation was the result of the pilot's improper fuel selector position setting.
- [NTSB DFW07LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA027.md): Bell BH 206L-3 · Brownwood, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 2006 · N805SB · Substantial damage
  > The fracture of the turbine-to-compressor coupling and subsequent overspeed failure of the first stage turbine wheel as result of the improper re-assembly of the engine by maintenance personnel. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the…
- [NTSB DEN07WA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07WA028.md): Yoakley Glasair · Rieden, Germany · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 26, 2006 · N79KD · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI07CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA030.md): Aviat A-1B · St Louis, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 26, 2006 · N74HP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing which resulted in the wing striking the ground during the inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB CHI07CA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA028.md): Cessna 421C · Moline, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 26, 2006 · N471BW · Substantial damage
  > The incorrect installation of the torque link scissor assembly by maintenance personnel, which resulted in the collapse of the right main landing gear during landing.
- [NTSB CHI07CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA027.md): Cessna 172S · Warroad, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 26, 2006 · N380SP · No damage
  > The propeller striking the individual who was positioning the propeller in anticipation of hand-propping the engine.
- [NTSB SEA07LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA024.md): Cessna 152 · Missoula, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2006 · N93239 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's misjudged distance/speed during final approach, which resulted in an overrun during landing roll and collision with a fence.
- [NTSB SEA07LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA023.md): Cessna 180K · Woods Cross, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2006 · N180BM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Factors include a ditch near the side of the runway.
- [NTSB LAX07LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA047.md): Interavia E-3 · San Pedro, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2006 · N4426X · Substantial damage
  > Loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL07CA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA022.md): Cessna 172N · Reidsville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 25, 2006 · N172LF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing roll, which resulted in an on ground collision with trees.
- [NTSB NYC07WA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07WA062.md): Piper PA-46-500TP · Tartu, Estonia · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 24, 2006 · OE-KDM · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX07CA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA046.md): Cessna T210M · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 24, 2006 · N977SA · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations and his failure to refuel the airplane during the cross-country flight,.
- [NTSB CHI07CA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA029.md): Cessna 150J · South Haven, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 24, 2006 · N61235 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind during landing. Factors were the crosswind and the ditch.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2006&page=4

## 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=3&year=2006

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