# 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 ATL07LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA021.md): Tennyson Howard Baslee DR-1 · Macon, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2006 · N8092L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/owner's improper design change which resulted in a blocked carburetor inlet and a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB MIA07WA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07WA022.md): Beech B55 · Coyhaique, Chile · Accident · 6 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 23, 2006 · CC-CAC · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX07LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA045.md): Nanchang CJ-6A · Queen Creek, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2006 · N8181C · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power resulting from the failure of the engine's air compressor due to a seized piston, which resulted in the stoppage of the oil pump, fuel pump, and tachometer generator, in addition to the compressor. The underlying reason for the…
- [NTSB LAX07CA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA044.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Springerville, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 23, 2006 · N4925L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB DFW07LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA026.md): Keesler Pulsar · Alvarado, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2006 · N115SE · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper handling of the airplane while manuevering at a low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertant stall.
- [NTSB DFW07CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA030.md): Cessna 152 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 23, 2006 · N67503 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor was the misjudged touchdown point.
- [NTSB CHI07CA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA031.md): Cessna 120 · Perryville, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 23, 2006 · N1915N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing which resulted in an overload of the tailwheel attachment structure in the fuselage.
- [NTSB SEA07LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA022.md): McDonnell Douglas 369E · Lyons, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2006 · N1611W · Substantial damage
  > A severing of the helicopter's cyclic and collective rods by one of the load lifting slings following the failure of the other sling. A contributing factor was the hard landing due to the fact that an autorotation was not possible.
- [NTSB DFW07LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA029.md): Beech V35 · Mountain View, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2006 · N205DB · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to oil starvation as a result of a broken oil pressure line. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW07CA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA031.md): Cessna 210 · Baytown, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 22, 2006 · N7499E · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the main landing gear to fully extend for an undetermined reason during takeoff-initial climb, which resulted in a gear-up landing.
- [NTSB DFW07CA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA028.md): Cessna 172N · Spring, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 22, 2006 · N81HT · Substantial damage
  > Loss of directional control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA07LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA021.md): Hughes 369E · Jensen, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2006 · N500FU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the transmission wires due to an inadquate visual lookout while maneuvering during a search and rescue flight.
- [NTSB NYC07LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA036.md): Cessna T210N · Caldwell, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2006 · N210MP · Substantial damage
  > The private pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance, and the flight instructor's failure to take remedial action. Contributing to the accident was the night light conditions.
- [NTSB NYC07LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA033.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Bardstown, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2006 · N3887M · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC07CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA035.md): Baggett RV6A · Nokesville, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 21, 2006 · N5779 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compenstation for a crosswind while landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB NYC07CA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA034.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Benton, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 21, 2006 · N148HW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to fly between the trees during his approach to the runway.
- [NTSB MIA07CA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA021.md): Robinson R22 · Lakeland, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 21, 2006 · N2302A · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during takeoff resulting in a roll over.
- [NTSB MIA07CA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA020.md): Liberty Aerospace XL-2 · Melbourne, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 21, 2006 · N508XL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's (Dual Student) failure to relinquish control of the airplane when instructed by the certified flight instructor resulting in airspeed not being maintained and an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB LAX07CA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA043.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Santa Clarita, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 21, 2006 · N994HV · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and the instructor's failure to arrest the descent, which resulted in a dynamic rollover. Also causal was the inadequate supervision by the instructor. A factor in the accident was the wind shift…
- [NTSB LAX07CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA042.md): Pippert Zenith CH-701 · Yerington, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 21, 2006 · N7092B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain both directional and pitch control.
- [NTSB ATL07CA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA023.md): Hudspeth Shawn D Challenger II · Bessemer, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 21, 2006 · N44594 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an approach for landing. A factor in the accident was gusting winds.
- [NTSB ATL07CA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA020.md): Cessna 190 · Chattanooga, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 21, 2006 · N195AB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on takeoff resulting in a collapse of the left main landing gear when the airplane swerved. A factor in the accident was wake turbulence from a landing airplane.
- [NTSB LAX07LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA040.md): Stinson 108-1 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2006 · N97949 · Substantial damage
  > Partial loss of engine power due to a seized exhaust valve during cruise flight. Rough terrain at the forced landing site was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB LAX07LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA039.md): Cessna 172RG · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2006 · N28RJ · Substantial damage
  > An undetermined total electrical failure. The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear to the down and locked position was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI07FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07FA026.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Wellington, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2006 · N8990W · Destroyed
  > Spatial disorientation experienced by the pilot while attempting to visually locate traffic during cruise flight, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. Contributing factors were the inadvertent overload failure of the wing spar and stabilator, and the…
- [NTSB MIA07CA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA019.md): Cessna 172S · New Smyrna, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 19, 2006 · N53095 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB LAX07CA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA038.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 19, 2006 · N8477F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition during the landinf roll which resulted in a loss of control and an on ground collision with a berm.and failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB DEN07CA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA026.md): Liberty Aerospace Liberty XL-2 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 19, 2006 · N531XL · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's improper flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing resulting in an inadvertent loss of control.
- [NTSB SEA07LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA020.md): Cessna 170B · Billings, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2006 · N2619D · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate remedial action to maintain directional control, which resulted in a ground loop/swerve during takeoff roll. A factor was the failure of the pilot who was receiving instruction to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB NYC07LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA030.md): Stump Rotorway Exec 90 · Manchester, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2006 · N169JS · Substantial damage
  > An improperly installed oil line, which resulted in oil line fatigue failure and a subsequent loss of oil to the engine. A contributing factor was the sloping terrain at the forced landing site.
- [NTSB MIA07TA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07TA017.md): Eurocopter AS 350 BA · Ft. Myers, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Nov 18, 2006 · N72LC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during engine start. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper advancement of the fuel control lever.
- [NTSB MIA07CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA018.md): Sargent Jonathan Varieze · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 18, 2006 · N75EZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight, which did not ensure the security of the canopy before flight.
- [NTSB LAX07LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA037.md): Beechcraft J35 · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2006 · N8246D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning while on approach which lead to a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB DCA07WA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA07WA011.md): Boeing B-727 · Leticia, Colombia · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 18, 2006 · HK-3667 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI07IA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07IA067.md): Piper PA-46-500TP · Fort Wayne, IN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2006 · N4185L · Minor damage
  > The fatigue failure/separation of the engine mount's nose gear actuator attachment foot, and the manufacturer's inadequate engine mount/nose gear actuator attachment design.
- [NTSB ATL07CA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA019.md): Holmgreen RV-6A · Midway, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 18, 2006 · N525RV · Substantial damage
  > An on ground encounter with rough/uneven terrain during the landing roll out resulting in the collapse of the nosewheel and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB NYC07LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA032.md): Columbia LC41-550FG · Somerville, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2006 · N1442E · Substantial damage
  > The tug driver's inadequate lookout for landing traffic before crossing the runway.
- [NTSB DCA07WA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA07WA010.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30F · Baranquilla, Colombia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 17, 2006 · N305FE · Minor damage
- [NTSB CHI07CA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA025.md): Cessna 172G · Ankeny, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 17, 2006 · N1374F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to land on an unlighted runway at night, and her resulting failure to attain a proper touchdown point leading to the landing over run. Contributing factors were the night (low light) condition and the ditch encountered during the…
- [NTSB SEA07IA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07IA019.md): Cessna 172 · Seattle, WA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2006 · N9522S · No damage
  > The instructor pilot's improper in-flight decision not to take evasive action as a heavy aircraft passed by while on an upwind parallel approach path to an adjacent runway, leading to a wake vortices encounter. Factors include a nearly direct crosswind…
- [NTSB DEN07WA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07WA025.md): Burton Christen Eagle II · Pfronten, Germany · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 16, 2006 · N60BS · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA07LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA018.md): Aviat A-1B · Fruitland, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2006 · N85HY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision to land on snow covered terrain. Deep snow on the terrain that the pilot chose to land on was a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB NYC07FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA029.md): Robinson R44 II · Baltimore, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2006 · N74548 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control while landing to a trailer, which resulted in a collision with terrain. A factor in the accident was the narrow trailer.
- [NTSB LAX07CA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA036.md): Burkhart Grob Flugzeugbau G103 Twin Astir · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 15, 2006 · N4115M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the spoilers during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, and his inadequate bounced landing recovery technique.
- [NTSB CHI07LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA024.md): Maule MX-7-180B · Edenville, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2006 · N4159K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control during landing on a lake resulting in the amphibian aircraft flipping over inverted.
- [NTSB SEA07LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA017.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Caldwell, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2006 · N2390T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning by failing to refuel while en route which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power while on approach to the airport. Rough/uneven terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB MIA07CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA016.md): Jerald F. Huffman Rebel · Wimauma, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 14, 2006 · N4038W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent application of brakes during the landing flare touchdown which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB LAX07FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07FA035.md): Cessna 421B · Big Bear Lake, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2006 · N642BD · Destroyed
  > Failure of the turbine wheel shaft in the left turbocharger during the takeoff initial climb for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to attain and maintain safe single engine airspeed that led to a loss of control.
- [NTSB CHI07FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07FA022.md): Cessna T303 · Mill Creek, IN · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2006 · N611BB · Destroyed
  > The pilot became spatially disoriented and as a result failed to maintain control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were the instrument meteorological conditions aloft and the pilot being fatigued.
- [NTSB CHI07CA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA023.md): Mooney M20J · Akron, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 14, 2006 · N202WB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during final approach resulting in an inadvertent stall. Contributing factors were the airplane's low altitude at the time of the stall and the asymmetric flap configuration.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2006&page=5

## 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=4&year=2006

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