# 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 SEA07CA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA015.md): Cessna 210E · Friday Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 21, 2006 · N4942U · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird during takeoff.
- [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 MIA07CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA008.md): Cessna 172S · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 21, 2006 · N401ER · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student pilot to initiate a recovery from the bounced landing resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB DFW07LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA010.md): Taylor Zodiac 601 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2006 · N143DT · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW07LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA009.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Wimberley, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2006 · N2426N · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent the loss of engine power. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL07LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA012.md): Cessna A188B · New Bern, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2006 · N9176R · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's continued operation of the airplane with known deficiencies with the engine, which resulted in a forced landing and in-flight collision with the ground.
- [NTSB MIA07CA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA007.md): Cessna 150L · Umatilla, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2006 · N10772 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action during a go-around, which resulted in a failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall/mush, and an in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB LAX07LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA015.md): Williams Bowers Fly Baby-1A · Oakdale, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2006 · N6054Q · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat during conditions that were conducive to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB LAX07CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA018.md): Codding/Fluno Sportsman GS-2 · Hopland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2006 · N429AD · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's excessive braking during landing roll, which resulted in the airplane nosing over. A contributing factor was the erroneous windsock indication, which prompted the pilot to land with a tailwind, and inadvertently increase his landing roll.
- [NTSB WAS07WA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS07WA001.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Petrusburg, South Africa · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 19, 2006 · ZS-EXM · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC07FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA009.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Odenton, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2006 · N9130N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain during the approach. Contributing was the pilot's self-induced pressure to land the airplane after being informed by air traffic control that he was not operating in compliance with the ADIZ…
- [NTSB NYC07CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA010.md): Cirrus SR-22 · Lumberton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2006 · N246MT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree.
- [NTSB LAX07IA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07IA014.md): Boeing 737-790 · Los Angeles, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2006 · N614AS · No damage
  > A complete failure and depressurization of both hydraulic systems due to two separate events: 1) the failure of a engine driven pump on the 'A' system, and 2) the fatigue fracture and failure of a hydraulic line on the 'B' system.
- [NTSB LAX07LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA011.md): Morrisey 2150A · Chandler, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2006 · N5114V · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power during cruise flight due to a crack in the oil cooler and subsequent loss of engine oil.
- [NTSB LAX07FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07FA012.md): Piper PA-42 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2006 · N121CS · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot following a jet aircraft to maintain adequate separation from the high velocity jet core exhaust. The separation of the T-tail upper section vertical stabilizer of the following aircraft due to contact with the high velocity jet core…
- [NTSB DFW07LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA006.md): Windward OWL · Starkville, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2006 · N401MS · Substantial damage
  > The structural failure of the airframe due to the inadvertent excessive airspeed during maneuvering.
- [NTSB DEN07WA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07WA012.md): Beech 90 · Besancon, France · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 18, 2006 · F-GVPD · Destroyed
- [NTSB DFW07WA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07WA005.md): Piper PA-32 · Alava, Spain · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 17, 2006 · D-EJTF · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI07TA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07TA015.md): Cessna 182R · Dexter, MO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 17, 2006 · N873MP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper runway selection for landing and the pilot's inadequate flare. A factor was the tailwind.
- [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 NYC07LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA008.md): Flynn William Pazmany PL-4 · Fredricksburg, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2006 · N640F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's intentional low altitude maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB LAX07CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA010.md): Monocoupe 110 Special · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 15, 2006 · N501W · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the forward left main landing gear attach point resulting in loss of control.
- [NTSB DFW07FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07FA004.md): Aero Commander 690A · Antlers, OK · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2006 · N55JS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to reduce airspeed while operating in an area of moderate turbulence, resulting in an in-flight break up. Contributing factors were the pilot's decision to exceed the maximum takeoff weight, and the prevailing turbulence.
- [NTSB DFW07CA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA012.md): Cessna 182 · Vicksburg, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 15, 2006 · N1013Y · Substantial damage
  > The structural damage to the firewall during a suspected hard landing.
- [NTSB DEN07CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA011.md): Adams A55S · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 15, 2006 · N9019A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision. A contributing factor was the unfavorable wind.
- [NTSB DEN07CA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA009.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Hope, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 15, 2006 · N75262 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors in this accident included the sudden wind shift and high density altitude, resulting in the helicopter settling with power, and the high vegetation.
- [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 ATL07CA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA009.md): Lawing Thomas R Exec 162-F · Aiken, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 14, 2006 · N848TL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions during takeoff which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness and a roll over during an attempted forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA07WA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07WA006.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Victoria, Brazil · Accident · 6 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 13, 2006 · PT-ISF · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX07IA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07IA008.md): Gulfstream G1159B · Burbank, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2006 · N113AR · No damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to continue to taxi onto an unusable taxi area clearly marked as such. A finding in the accident was the incorrectly depicted EMAS area on the approach chart.
- [NTSB LAX07CA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA009.md): Finney Thorp T-18 · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 13, 2006 · N467JF · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB DFW07CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA013.md): Aeronca 65-TAC · Fredricksburg, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 13, 2006 · N36687 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for the existing wind conditions. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind.
- [NTSB DEN07WA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07WA010.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Dolsenhain, Germany · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 13, 2006 · D-EHFC · Destroyed
- [NTSB ATL07CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA011.md): Air Tractor AT-802A · Linden, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 13, 2006 · N8504T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempt to takeoff downwind resulting in the airplane not clearing trees at the end of the runway.
- [NTSB ATL07CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA008.md): Cessna CE-180-A · Statesville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 13, 2006 · N180VT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in an on-ground collision with the runway.
- [NTSB ANC07LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA003.md): Cessna 207 · Tuntutuliak, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2006 · N7336U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance/altitude during the landing approach, which resulted in an undershoot and in-flight collision with a river embankment. Factors contributing to the accident were reduced visibility due to rain and mist.
- [NTSB SEA07LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA011.md): Sorensen Searey · Marysville, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2006 · N9877S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to identify an unsafe condition (strong tidal currents) prior to a water landing, which resulted in the airplane nosing over when the pilot was unable to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB SEA07CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA008.md): Beech E-55 · Ontario, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 12, 2006 · N94LL · Substantial damage
  > The dual loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to adequately determine the amount of fuel aboard the airplane during his preflight preparation. A contributing factor was the pilot's misjudgment of distance/speed during…
- [NTSB NYC07LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA006.md): Beech BE-200 · Leonardtown, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2006 · N528WG · Substantial damage
  > The airplane manufacturer's inadequate landing gear downlock plate maintenance orientation information, and the disengaged main landing gear.
- [NTSB LAX07CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA006.md): Harry D. Miller Midget Mustang 1 · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 12, 2006 · N14HM · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB DEN07FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07FA008.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-90-30 · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2006 · N906DA · Substantial damage
  > A fractured nose gear assembly spray deflector that blocked the nose gear from extending during landing, and resulted in an intentional nose gear up landing.
- [NTSB CHI07CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA008.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Osage Beach, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 12, 2006 · N8546P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions which resulted in the hard landing. The gusting crosswind was a factor.
- [NTSB ATL07CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA006.md): McCullough J-2 · Indian Trail, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 12, 2006 · N4362G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusting wind conditions and his improper landing flare during an emergency landing after takeoff resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB SEA07LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA007.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Lebanon, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2006 · N8122T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in the aircraft departing the runway and impacting a Visual Approach Slope Indicator (VASI) standard. The VASI standard near the side of the runway was a factor.
- [NTSB MIA07CA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA004.md): Hughes OH-6A · Key Largo, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 11, 2006 · N810SB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent encounter with a loss of tail rotor effectiveness during hover in a crosswind wind.
- [NTSB MIA07CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA003.md): Olree Robert Spezio Sport DAL-1 · Sarasota, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 11, 2006 · N777WH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in an inadvertent stall / mush and impact with objects (a tree and a fence) before ground impact.
- [NTSB DFW07WA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07WA002.md): Robinson R44 · Sosua, Dominican Republic · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 11, 2006 · HI-803CT · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN07CA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA007.md): Huff Acro Sport I · Delta, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 11, 2006 · N511SH · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to select a touchdown point a safe distance from the construction crew, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Contributing factors in this accident included the pilot's limited forward visibility when the…
- [NTSB DCA07MA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA07MA003.md): Cirrus Design SR-20 · Manhattan, NYC, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Oct 11, 2006 · N929CD · Destroyed
  > The pilots' inadequate planning, judgment, and airmanship in the performance of a 180º turn maneuver inside of a limited turning space.
- [NTSB ATL07CA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA007.md): Cessna 188B · Belhaven, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 11, 2006 · N91181 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions and maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2006&page=8

## 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=7&year=2006

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