# NTSB investigations, 2006, CA

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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB LAX07LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA067.md): Cessna 150J · San Diego, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2006 · N50814 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the throttle and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed that resulted in a stall/spin.
- [NTSB LAX07LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA081.md): Cessna 140 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2006 · N9198Z · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot under instruction to maintain directional control of the airplane and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB LAX07LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA065.md): Beech A36 · Lake Hughes, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2006 · N4598S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and attempted flight into known adverse weather during cruise, and his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin that resulted in a stall/spin. Turbulence was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX07LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA064.md): Boeing 737-7H4 · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2006 · N207WN · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > Failure of the captain of the other taxiing airplane to maintain clearance from an occupied airplane stopped on the ramp.
- [NTSB LAX07FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07FA061.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Bridgeport, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2006 · N8001H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's attempted VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and subsequent failure to maintain aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was mountain obscuration.
- [NTSB SEA07LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA050.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2006 · N4666J · Substantial damage
  > The design stress limits of the airframe were exceeded by an unknown pilot.
- [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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 LAX07LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA031.md): Ryan Navion B · Riverside, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2006 · N5348K · Substantial damage
  > A leak in the fuel selector valve and gascolator that resulted in fuel starvation on takeoff due to air leakage into the fuel system. A contributing factor in the accident was the inadequate annual inspection performed by other maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB LAX07TA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07TA029.md): Eurocopter France AS350B3 · Apple Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Nov 5, 2006 · N109HP · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of the collective control during a practice hover autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor in the accident was the certificated flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the maneuver.
- [NTSB LAX07FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07FA026.md): Aircraft Mfg & Dev. CH601XL Slsa · Yuba City, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 2006 · N158MD · Destroyed
  > In-flight structural failure of the horizontal stabilizer and wings for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX07LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA023.md): Moyes Dragonfly · Brentwood, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2006 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to obtain and maintain an adequate airspeed during the initial climb resulting in a stall and uncontrolled descent into terrain.
- [NTSB LAX07LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA022.md): Fish Vans RV-6 · Turlock, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2006 · N1198N · Substantial damage
  > a partial loss of engine power due to the broken piston rings in the no. 4 cylinder. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering for a forced landing, which resulted in a stall/mush.
- [NTSB LAX07LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA020.md): Aero Commander 112 · Chino, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2006 · N1022J · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during the initial climb after takeoff due to blocked fuel vent lines that resulted in fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot-in-command (CFI).
- [NTSB LAX07LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA016.md): Cessna 152 · Prunedale, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2006 · N45929 · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of engine power due to failure of connecting rod cap during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.
- [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 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 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 LAX07LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA005.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Upland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2006 · N821SH · Substantial damage
  > Disconnection of the throttle control linkage due to improper maintenance, which resulted in a loss of engine power during initial climb.
- [NTSB LAX07LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA004.md): Grumman American AA-5B · Oakdale, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2006 · N39ER · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power resulting from lubrication deprivation for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX07CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA013.md): Aviat A-1A · Woodlake, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 7, 2006 · N40AW · Substantial damage
  > the collapse of the landing gear during the landing roll out due to an encounter with rough uneven terrain. Also causal was the pilot's in-flight decision to land on the unsuitable mountainous uneven terrain with hidden obstructions.
- [NTSB LAX07LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA003.md): Ulfeldt Kitfox IV-1200 · Gridley, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2006 · N134U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while attempting a return to runway maneuver that led to a stall spin. The reason for the power loss was not ascertained.
- [NTSB LAX07TA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07TA001.md): Erickson S64E · Ojai, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Oct 1, 2006 · N189AC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper remedial action, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control. Contributing factors were the retardant tank and snorkel designs.
- [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 LAX06CA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA296.md): Bell 47G · Angels Camp, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2006 · N7762 · Substantial damage
  > a hard landing due to the pilot's inadequate compensation for a wind shift encountered on final approach and his failure to maintain an adequate translational lift airspeed.
- [NTSB LAX06CA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA297.md): Mooney M20J · Temecula, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2006 · N1157N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to flare that resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB LAX06CA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA294.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-5 · Watsonville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 16, 2006 · N6532L · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, en route fuel consumption calculations, and in-flight decision to continue to the destination instead of stopping en route for fuel.
- [NTSB LAX06TA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06TA291.md): Cessna U206G · Wasco, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 12, 2006 · N6238U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision in leaving the engine running while he left the airplane unattended.
- [NTSB LAX06LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA293.md): Champion 7EC · Clipper Mills, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2006 · N9575S · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain. A contributing factor was the pilot's impairment from ingestion of marijuana.
- [NTSB LAX06LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA290.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2006 · N323CP · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate maintenance adjustment and missing mixture spring, which resulted in a loss of engine power during approach.
- [NTSB LAX06FA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA289.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Santa Maria, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2006 · N3082P · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated pilot's decision to continue flight into instrument meteorological conditions resulting in spatial disorientation and a loss of control.
- [NTSB LAX06LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA288.md): Hughes 369D · Somis, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2006 · N812CE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a collision with wires.
- [NTSB LAX06GA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06GA287.md): North American OV-10A · Porterville, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Sep 6, 2006 · N419DF · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance while maneuvering over rising terrain in a box canyon. Also causal was the pilot's failure to adhere to procedures/directives regarding minimum altitude requirements.
- [NTSB LAX06TA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06TA284.md): Bell 212 · Happy Camp, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 4, 2006 · N873HL · Substantial damage
  > Failure of compressor second stage stator vane for undetermined reasons while maneuvering.
- [NTSB LAX06CA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA282.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Auburn, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 2, 2006 · N4813T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to comply with weight and balance limitations and failure to attain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall and loss of control.

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## 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
  AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?state=CA&year=2006

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