# 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 ATL06LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA133.md): Robinson R44 · Beaufort, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2006 · N140JM · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA06CA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA191.md): Maule M-6-235 · Ronan, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2006 · N9918T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in the tailwheel-equipped aircraft. A swale (sunken area) between the runway and the taxiway was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC06LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA231.md): Mooney M-18L · Lexington, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2006 · N397A · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both magnetos which resulted in a loss of engine power during cruise flight.
- [NTSB DFW06CA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA217.md): Brantly Helicopter B-2B · Carrizo Springs, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2006 · N888CF · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a malfunction of the electric fuel pump. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DCA06RA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA06RA076.md): Boeing 737-800 · Azevedo, Brazil · Accident · 154 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 29, 2006 · PR-GTD · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI06CA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA274.md): Beech B19 · Pontiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2006 · N1949W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform a go-around when he noticed the airplane was not on a stabilized final approach. Contributing factors to the accident were the hard landing, the subsequent pilot-induced oscillation (porpoise) which resulted in the collapse of…
- [NTSB ATL06CA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA131.md): Beech A36 · Macon, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2006 · N69PM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and a forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX06CA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA299.md): Beech 95-55 · Safford, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 28, 2006 · N9412Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision and inaccurate fuel consumption calculations, which led to fuel exhaustion and total loss of power to both engines.
- [NTSB DFW06LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA216.md): Weber Venture · El Paso, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2006 · N5QE · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft's inadequate landing gear design, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent nose-over. A factor was the owner/builder's failure to incorporate modifications to the landing gear.
- [NTSB CHI06LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA273.md): Daub Pawnee Chief · McCook, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2006 · N565CH · Destroyed
  > The failure of a welded joint at a cyclic control cable bracket located on the main rotor mast which made control of the helicopter impossible for the pilot.
- [NTSB ATL06CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA132.md): Cessna 180K · Mooresville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 28, 2006 · N64382 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB SEA06CA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA190.md): Coltrin RV-6 · Burley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 27, 2006 · N566JH · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the malfunctioning of the carburetor. A factor was the airplane nosing over due to the rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB NYC06FA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06FA230.md): Beech S35 · Lake City, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2006 · N5852S · Destroyed
  > A loss of control during an unintentional takeoff for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB NYC06IA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06IA229.md): American Blimp A-60+ · Manchester, MA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2006 · N614LG · Minor damage
  > A malfunction of the rudder control system, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. Contributing to the incident was the inadequate design of the chain keeper guards.
- [NTSB DEN06CA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA134.md): Cessna 152 · Bennett, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2006 · N93873 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the aborted takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were the low airspeed and the pilot's improper in-flight planning.
- [NTSB CHI06CA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA272.md): Boeing A75N1 · Garrettsville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2006 · N985BC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. The bush and tree were factors to the accident.
- [NTSB ATL06LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA130.md): Bellanca 14-13-2 · Ellijay, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2006 · N74475 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. Also causal was the mechanic's failure to ensure the aircraft's fuel system was free of contamination while performing an annual inspection.
- [NTSB SEA06CA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA189.md): Northwing Apache Sport · Brewster, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2006 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during the landing, resulting in its impact with terrain. A factor was the wind gust condition.
- [NTSB LAX06FA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA304.md): Cessna 182K · Sedona, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2006 · N2700Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees and terrain while maneuvering in mountainous/hilly terrain in a high density altitude environment.
- [NTSB LAX06CA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA303.md): Cleberg Sportsman 2+2 GS-2 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2006 · N24AZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB DFW06CA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA213.md): Robinson R22 · Skiatook, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2006 · N468SH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter following an encounter with dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB CHI06FA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA269.md): Cessna 182Q · Cumberland, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2006 · N97435 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent attempt to land on water with the wheels down and his failure to verify the gear position prior to landing. Contributing factors were the inoperative gear system due to the open gear selector circuit breaker, which tripped for…
- [NTSB ANC06WA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06WA139.md): Bell 204B · Stony Rapids, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 24, 2006 · C-GSHK · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC06LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA137.md): Aerospatiale SA319B · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2006 · N119PH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately secure the external load rigging of an airplane that was suspended from the helicopter, which resulted in a load shift during cruise flight, producing an abrupt nose-down attitude, and the severing of the tailrotor drive…
- [NTSB ANC06CA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA138.md): Cessna 172 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2006 · N7939B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the checklist to ensure the proper positioning of the magneto switch during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power, and a subsequent collision with high vegetation during the takeoff run. A factor…
- [NTSB SEA06LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA188.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Trenton, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2006 · N3233H · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power just after takeoff due to water contamination of the auto fuel added to the aircraft fuel system just prior to the flight. Factors include the pilot's inadequate preflight, no suitable landing area near the departure end of the…
- [NTSB SEA06CA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA186.md): Cessna 152 · Pembroke Pine, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 23, 2006 · N45945 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor was the runway sign.
- [NTSB DFW06CA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA214.md): Air Tractor 301 · Big Spring, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 23, 2006 · N23260 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as result of the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW06CA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA212.md): Vans RV4 · Springtown, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 23, 2006 · N7LC · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL06FA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06FA129.md): Beech F-33A · Alabaster, AL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2006 · N8148R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering toward an emergency landing area following the total loss of engine power shortly after takeoff resulting in an inadvertent stall, uncontrolled descent, and collision with the ground, and a fence. A…
- [NTSB SEA06LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA185.md): Cessna T210M · Delta, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2006 · N732PC · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during cruise flight.
- [NTSB SEA06CA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA187.md): Cessna 172S · Naples, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 22, 2006 · N320CP · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions during the landing roll. A drainage ditch and wind were contributing factors.
- [NTSB NYC06LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA228.md): Piper PA-12 · Orient, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2006 · N4459M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor was his inadequate weight and balance calculations and the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB MIA06WA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06WA138.md): Bell 212 · San Vicente, Colombia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 22, 2006 · HK-3341 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA06WA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06WA137.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Bull Bay, Jamaica · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 22, 2006 · N181LM · Minor damage
- [NTSB DEN06WA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06WA133.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Bad Schwartau, Germany · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 22, 2006 · D-EGPD · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DCA06WA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA06WA075.md): Boeing 777-200 · Brindisi, Italy · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 22, 2006 · N861DA · Minor damage
- [NTSB CHI06LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA268.md): Windler Tri Q2 · Branson, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2006 · N6628K · Destroyed
  > Fatigue failure, originating in an area of surface corrosion, of the right elevator mid span hinge pin and the subsequent failure of the elevator torque tube. Additional causes are the separation of the elevator from the airframe due to the hinge pin and…
- [NTSB CHI06FA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA264.md): Beech BE-95-B55 · N. Sioux City, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2006 · N4JV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during cruise flight, and subsequent inadvertent flat spin from which he could not recover. Contributing to the accident were clouds, turbulence, and rain showers.
- [NTSB CHI06CA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA270.md): Devereux Mustang II · Auburn, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2006 · N44DX · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left main landing gear attachment weld which resulted in the pilot's inablility to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC06FA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06FA136.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Kodiak, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2006 · N5154G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering to reverse direction, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and an uncontrolled descent. Factors associated with the accident were the inadvertent stall and wind gusts.
- [NTSB SEA06LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA184.md): Shimer One Design · Lake Wales, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2006 · N973D · Substantial damage
  > The loss of control for an undetermined reason during the landing roll.
- [NTSB NYC06LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA227.md): Air Trikes Tourist · Middlebury, VT · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2006 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > A loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX06LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA298.md): Mooney M20C · Auburn, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2006 · N5577Q · Substantial damage
  > the fatigue failure of the elevator's control rod due to inadequate lubrication. Contributing factors were the inadequate maintenance and the owner-pilot's failure to comply with an airworthiness directive.
- [NTSB ATL06CA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA128.md): Mooney M-20J · Blue Ridge, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2006 · N201SJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to achieve the proper touchdown point on landing resulting in an overrun, and on ground collision with trees.
- [NTSB ANC06CA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA135.md): Cessna 150 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2006 · N7745E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's misjudged distance/altitude during final approach, which resulted in an undershoot and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. A factor associated with the accident was a landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB NYC06LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA224.md): Garlick OH-58A · East Bridgewate, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2006 · N802JB · No damage
  > The completion center's installation of the incorrect (shorter) release cable, and the ground crewmember's improper movement under the flight path during a bin transfer.
- [NTSB LAX06WA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06WA300.md): Boeing B75N1 · Canyonleigh,NSW, Australia · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 19, 2006 · N73410 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL06LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA127.md): Stinson 108 · Holladay, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2006 · N97651 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power in cruise flight due to the fatigue failure of the crankshaft gear resulting in a forced landing and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB SEA06LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA193.md): Cessna 152 · Lantana, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2006 · N24403 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2006&page=10

## 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=9&year=2006

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