# NTSB investigations, 2006, UT

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 SEA07LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA028.md): Robinson R-22 · Bountiful, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2006 · N611SC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to fly up a mountain canyon at low level without knowledge of the wind conditions. Factors associated with the accident are gusty winds, downdrafts, and rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB SEA07CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA027.md): Piper PA-12 · Antelope Island, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 9, 2006 · N3222M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive braking during a precautionary landing at an off-airport landing area. A contributing factor was the pilot's non-standard modification of the oil cooler, which resulted in high engine oil temperature.
- [NTSB SEA07LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA023.md): Cessna 180K · Woods Cross, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2006 · N180BM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Factors include a ditch near the side of the runway.
- [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 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 SEA07LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA013.md): Cessna 172S · Richfield, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 2006 · N2097G · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inability to compensate for the gusty crosswinds during the initial part of the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and a noseover. Factors associated with the accident are gusty crosswinds, and a mound/berm of dirt alongside…
- [NTSB SEA07FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07FA012.md): Cessna 172M · Escalante, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2006 · N9179D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of experience of flying on instruments on a dark night and in rainy weather.
- [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 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 SEA06CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA181.md): Cessna 172M · Moab, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 13, 2006 · N29MX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain current NOTAMS which resulted in an on-ground collision with a construction berm while landing.
- [NTSB SEA06CA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA180.md): Beech B36TC · Cedar City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2006 · N2153R · Substantial damage
  > Inadvertent collision with a deer during takeoff. A contributing factor was night conditions.
- [NTSB SEA06CA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA179.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Kanab, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2006 · N4202R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff roll. Contributing factors were the rough/uneven conditions of the dirt runway, the wind gusts, and the berms and ditches on both sides of the runway.
- [NTSB SEA06LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA175.md): Straw T-Bird II · Leamington, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2006 · N339JL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of aircraft control (control not possible) due to the failure of the left elevator control surface which was the result of a missing inboard bolt (for undetermined reason) which holds the left elevator bow in place.
- [NTSB SEA06CA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA173.md): Cessna 182RG · Fairfield, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 30, 2006 · N5464N · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-rated-passenger to maintain adequate airspeed on final during a simulated engine-out approach, resulting in the aircraft descending into the terrain about 40 feet short of the runway, and the failure of the pilot-in-command to take…
- [NTSB SEA06CA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA161.md): Bell 206L-3 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 11, 2006 · N206UH · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance by allowing the helicopter to drift backwards, resulting in its tail rotor striking a hangar.
- [NTSB SEA06FA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06FA146.md): Spectrum Aeronautical 33 · Spanish Fork, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2006 · N322LA · Destroyed
  > Incorrect installation by company maintenance personnel of the aft upper torque tube bell crank resulting in roll control that was opposite to that commanded in the cockpit. Contributing factors were the lack of maintenance documentation detailing the…
- [NTSB SEA06LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA141.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Grantsville, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2006 · N56824 · Substantial damage
  > A lack of lubrication for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the failure of the Nos. 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 connecting rods, a subsequent total loss of engine power during descent, which resulted in a forced landing. A factor in the accident was the soft sand.
- [NTSB SEA06LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA135.md): Hughes 369D · Moab, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2006 · N369PB · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the collective bungee support bracket due to non-compliance with a service information notice, which resulted in the pilot executing a precautionary autorotative landing. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the landing.
- [NTSB SEA06CA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA129.md): Mooney M-20F · Summit, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2006 · N2987L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain during a climb. Encounter with a severe downdraft, and mountainous terrain were factors.
- [NTSB SEA06LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA124.md): Hughes 369D · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2006 · N88SE · Substantial damage
  > A loss of rotor rpm for undetermined reasons, resulting in a hard landing on top of the commercial building over which the helicopter was working.
- [NTSB SEA06LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA121.md): Bell 206L · Vernal, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2006 · N265SH · Substantial damage
  > The loss of tail rotor effectiveness during an attempted precationary landing after a takeoff over uneven, sloping, brush-covered terrain. Factors include the pilot using the wrong performance chart while completing his preflight performance calculations, the…
- [NTSB SEA06FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06FA116.md): Lciv Lancair IV-P Propjet · Provo, UT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2006 · N95CE · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance during a VFR approach, which resulted in an in-flight collision with water. Contributing factors were the dark night light conditions and the low clouds.
- [NTSB SEA06CA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA113.md): Piper PA-20 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 6, 2006 · N7494K · Substantial damage
  > An improper flare and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing which resulted in the aircraft nosing over. Delayed remedial action was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA06LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA110.md): Cessna A185E · Park Valley, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2006 · N185JF · Substantial damage
  > Incapacitation of the pilot secondary to a myocardial infarction. A ditch was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB SEA06CA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA108.md): Grumman AA-1B · Bountiful, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2006 · N8866L · Substantial damage
  > An obstructed windshield which resulted in the pilot misjudging the distance/altitude during an emergency landing. An oil leak as a result of a leaking crankshaft seal was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA06CA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA093.md): Zenair CH 2000 · Tooele, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 22, 2006 · N8503J · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing flare.
- [NTSB SEA06CA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA083.md): CubCrafters CC-18-180 · Logan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 19, 2006 · N4678 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction failed to maintain airplane directional control during the landing roll, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision. An inadvertent ground loop was a factor.
- [NTSB DEN06FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06FA065.md): Cessna T310R · Heber City, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2006 · N289WB · Destroyed
  > the pilot's loss of aircraft control due to the loss of engine power due to induction icing. Contributing factors include the in-flight encounter with structural icing, the severe turbulence, and the pilot's increased workload.
- [NTSB SEA06LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA075.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Bullfrog Basin, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2006 · N2227W · Substantial damage
  > A high airspeed at touchdown resulting in a high ground speed during the landing roll. Downhill sloping runway, a tailwind, the pilot's delayed remedial action and rough terrain off the end of the runway were factors.
- [NTSB SEA06CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA072.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Tooele, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 8, 2006 · N921U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during the takeoff initial climb, which resulted in an in-flight collision with the ground. A contributing factor was the gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB SEA06CA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA069.md): Kearsley Exec 162F · Morgan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 22, 2006 · N520DK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision to attempt to hover out of ground effect above the kit manufacturers published recommendations. A factor was mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB SEA06FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06FA036.md): Beech 35-A33 · Heber City, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 2006 · N1254Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC and his subsequent failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain. Contributing factors were low ceilings, snow, and mountainous terrain.

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

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

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