# NTSB investigations, 2007, MT

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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB SEA08LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA048.md): Piper PA-30 · Bridger, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2007 · N7252Y · Substantial damage
  > The landing gear collapsed during landing for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA08LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA043.md): Bell UH-1B · Ennis, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 2007 · N46969 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of collective control friction during takeoff that resulted in a collective bounce oscillation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the aborted takeoff and the snow covered terrain.
- [NTSB SEA08CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA010.md): Welch RV-9 · Bigfork, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 14, 2007 · N475TW · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation while on downwind for landing. The pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel management planning was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA08CA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA009.md): Piper PA-22/20 · Townsend, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2007 · N1139C · Substantial damage
  > The private pilot/student failed to maintain directional control during the landing roll, and remedial action was not possible by the flight instructor which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB SEA08FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA006.md): Cessna 310N · Ekalaka, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2007 · N85WT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, his continued flight into adverse weather (icing conditions), and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during the emergency descent for landing. Contributing to the accident were the forecast icing…
- [NTSB LAX07CA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA288.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Laurel, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 30, 2007 · N41695 · Substantial damage
  > Corrosion and fatigue-induced failure of the landing gear structure.
- [NTSB LAX07CA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA279.md): Cessna 172L · Helena, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 13, 2007 · N7221Q · Substantial damage
  > unexpected collision with birds on short final that damaged the airplane wing structure.
- [NTSB LAX07LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA240.md): Luscombe 8E · Polson, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2007 · N45486 · Substantial damage
  > a flight control jam for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA07CA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA220.md): Hughes 269C · Three Forks, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2007 · N428MS · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during autorotation. The flight instructor's inadequate supervision was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX07LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA238.md): de Havilland Beaver DHC-2 MK.1 · Kalispell, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2007 · N6784L · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the failure of the supercharger impeller bushing, which allowed raw oil to enter the induction system.
- [NTSB SEA07LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA210.md): Beech E-33C · Laurel, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2007 · N7927R · Substantial damage
  > The overload failure of the nose gear retract brace (drag link) during the landing roll.
- [NTSB SEA07TA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07TA202.md): Bell UH-1H · Benchmark, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 16, 2007 · N667HP · Substantial damage
  > Dense smoke/haze which restricted the pilot's visibility and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the emergency descent resulting in impact with terrain.
- [NTSB SEA07CA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA200.md): Bell 206B II · Sheep Mountain, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2007 · N164JS · Substantial damage
  > The external load net, attached directly to the cargo hook without the use of a long line, oscillated and made contact with the tail rotor system while maneuvering.
- [NTSB SEA07CA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA194.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Jordan, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 13, 2007 · N7145Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around. Contributing factors were the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing and the rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB SEA07CA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA179.md): Cessna 170A · Bozeman, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 24, 2007 · N1316D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent into terrain while manuevering to avoid the transmission lines. The sun glare was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA07TA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07TA174.md): Cessna 185C · Kalispell, MT · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 20, 2007 · N391M · Substantial damage
  > The complete loss of engine power during an attempted go-around from a simulated engine-out landing. Factors include rough/uneven terrain and high vegetation where the pilot made an emergency forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA07LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA166.md): Cessna T188C · Rock Springs, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2007 · N2535J · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left main landing gear due to fatigue.
- [NTSB LAX07CA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA187.md): Aviat Husky A1-B · Winston, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 3, 2007 · N246AM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude in a canyon that led to a stall. The pilot's decision to fly along the canyon wall at a low altitude and low energy state was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX07CA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA183.md): Cessna 210F · Denton, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 1, 2007 · N9RB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to abort the landing with insufficient runway available to gurantee obstruction clearance.
- [NTSB SEA07LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA135.md): Hughes 369D · Columbus, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2007 · N765HV · Destroyed
  > The fatigue failure of a turbine blade due to a localized over-temperature of the turbine section as result of a non-uniform fuel distribution by the fuel nozzle. Contributing to the accident was the close proximity of a power line support structure which…
- [NTSB SEA07LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA133.md): Beech B-99 · Billings, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2007 · N950AA · Substantial damage
  > The total failure of the nose landing gear actuator and the subsequent nose gear collapse during landing.
- [NTSB SEA07FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07FA119.md): Cessna 182C · Marion, MT · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 12, 2007 · N8771T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering to reverse direction. Factors included the airplane exceeding its maximum gross takeoff weight, the improper preflight by the pilot by not securing an oil cap, the low altitude, and an…
- [NTSB LAX07CA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA164.md): Maule MXT-7-180A · Red Lodge, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 12, 2007 · N10484 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty crosswind conditions and failure to maintain proper runway alignment that resulted in dragging a wing and ground looping. Also causal was the pilot's delayed decision to abort the landing.
- [NTSB LAX07FA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07FA150.md): Cessna S550 · Dillon, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 3, 2007 · N22HP · Destroyed
  > An in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA07LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA114.md): Britten-Norman BN-2A-20 · Hamilton, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2007 · N634MA · Substantial damage
  > The loss of power in one engine, for undetermined reasons, soon after establishing the takeoff departure climb. Factors include rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB SEA07CA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA102.md): North American Aviation Div. T-28C · Red Lodge, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 17, 2007 · N464SB · Destroyed
  > The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. Contributing factors were the loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons, and rough/uneven condition of the terrain.
- [NTSB SEA07CA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA069.md): Bell 206 B3 · Custer, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 5, 2007 · N150SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance between the tail rotor of his helicopter and a piece of farm equipment during the landing sequence.
- [NTSB SEA07FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07FA051.md): Beech 200 · Belgrade, MT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 2007 · N45MF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate altitude and descent rate during a night visual approach. Dark night conditions and mountainous terrain are factors in the accident.

## 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") = 2007
  AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'MT' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?state=MT&year=2007

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