# 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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB NYC07FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA052.md): Cessna TR182 · Charlotte, NC · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2006 · N7090S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's spatial disorientation, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and subsequent in-flight breakup. Contributing to the accident was instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB NYC07CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA053.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Cumberland, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 31, 2006 · N348TF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of the airplane's distance/altitude during the landing approach.
- [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 DFW07CA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA048.md): Cessna 172S · Spicewood, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 31, 2006 · N988SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for the existing wind conditions resulting in a loss of directional control. Factors were the gusty crosswind and the muddy terrain.
- [NTSB DFW07CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA047.md): Piper PA 32R 301T · Crystal Beach, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 31, 2006 · N5319J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's touchdown too far down the runway resulting in an overrun. Factors were the wet grass runway and the trailer.
- [NTSB DEN07LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07LA042.md): Mino Kitfox 3 · Canon City, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2006 · N928LM · Substantial damage
  > The certificated flight instructor's failure to adequately supervise the dual student during the landing flare-touchdown, which resulted in a hard landing and a nose over. A factor associated with the accident is the dual student's improper recovery from a…
- [NTSB DCA07WA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA07WA021.md): Boeing B757-200 · Athens, Greece · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 31, 2006 · 4X-EBM · No damage
- [NTSB CHI07LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA051.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Romeo, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2006 · N888PR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and proper rate of descent during the VOR approach. Factors associated with the accident were the low cloud conditions and moderate to heavy rain.
- [NTSB ANC07LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA011.md): Cessna T210N · Albany, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2006 · N5093A · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise flight due to a fractured crankshaft, resulting in an off-airport forced landing in a muddy field.
- [NTSB WAS07WA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS07WA006.md): de Havilland DHC-5 · Nairobi, Kenya · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 30, 2006 · 5Y-SRK · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA07LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA040.md): Tessier Avid Flyer · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2006 · N93TT · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during maneuvering flight due to carburetor icing, and inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors were the ambient weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing and fog.
- [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 ENG07WA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG07WA010.md): Boeing 767-300ER(F) · Auckland, New Zealand · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 30, 2006 · ZK-Nck · Minor damage
- [NTSB DFW07WA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07WA054.md): Sabreliner NA-265T39 · Culiacan, Mexico · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 30, 2006 · XA-TNP · Destroyed
- [NTSB DFW07CA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA050.md): Hughes 269C · Mineral Wells, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 30, 2006 · N9655F · Substantial damage
  > The loss of control as result of loss of tail rotor effectiveness.
- [NTSB ANC07CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07CA010.md): Beech BE-23 · Asheville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 30, 2006 · N2319L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued VFR cruise flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with trees. Factors associated with the accident were fog and low ceilings.
- [NTSB SEA07LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA039.md): Averyt Vans RV-4 · Grants Pass, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2006 · N234RV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during performance of a go-around, resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent in flight collision with the ground. A contributing factor was the in-flight loss of a portion of one propeller blade.
- [NTSB DEN07WA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07WA041.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Cantal Region, France · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 29, 2006 · F-GHKB · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI07LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA050.md): Beech B-99 · Rapid City, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2006 · N99TH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the published instrument approach procedure which contributed to his failure to maintain altitude and clearance from terrain during the instrument approach. A factor was the night light condition.
- [NTSB DCA07WA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA07WA018.md): Boeing 737-400 · Medan, Indonesia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 28, 2006 · PK-KKC · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI07LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA056.md): Piper PA-24-260B · Belleville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2006 · N9284P · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the torque link bolt which resulted in the right main landing gear strut scissors separating and becoming jammed in the wheel well. Contributing to the accident was the seized torque link bolt due to surface corrosion.
- [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 LAX07CA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA066.md): Burkhart Grob G-103A · Minden, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 27, 2006 · N794G · Substantial damage
  > The flight's encounter with a low ceiling while on approach that necessatiated an off-airport precautionary landing on unsuitable terrain. Obstructions were a factor.
- [NTSB DFW07LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA056.md): Cessna 172S · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2006 · N159RA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a hangar and parked airplane during the unauthorized use of an airplane.
- [NTSB DFW07CA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA046.md): Cessna 172M · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 27, 2006 · N172BP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for the existing wind conditions during the landing roll resulting in a loss of control. A contributing factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB DFW07CA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA045.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Lakeshore, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 27, 2006 · N2021H · Substantial damage
  > The landing overrun for unknown reasons. A factor was the ditch.
- [NTSB DFW07CA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA044.md): Cessna 150M · Eastland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 27, 2006 · N9364U · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during cruise flight, which resulted in a forced landing and an overrun. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's misjudged distance/speed while landing.
- [NTSB CHI07FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07FA048.md): Mooney M-20F · Mt. Gilead, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2006 · N9596M · Substantial damage
  > Both the pilot-in-command/aircraft owner and the flight instructor failed to recover from the stall and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. Contributing to the accident was the failure to maintain stall speed which resulted in the…
- [NTSB CHI07CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA047.md): Cessna T210L · North St. Louis, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 27, 2006 · N6864C · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to an inadequate fuel supply. A factor associated with the accident was the soft terrain encountered during the landing.
- [NTSB NYC07FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA051.md): Cessna 414 · Johnstown, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 2006 · N400CS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to abort the landing with a damaged airplane. Contributing to the accident were the damage from the airplane's impact with the runway, the pilot's failure to lower the landing gear prior to the landing attempt, and the in-flight…
- [NTSB MIA07IA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07IA031.md): Boeing 747-436 · Miami, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 2006 · G-BNLM · No damage
  > The flightcrew's misinterpretation of available lighting, signage, and airfield marking cues during taxi.
- [NTSB CHI07FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07FA046.md): Rockwell International 114 · Jasper, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 2006 · N55MB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain altitude due to excessive airframe ice accretion, resulting in an in-flight collision with trees and terrain. Additional causes were the pilot's continued flight in icing conditions once they had been encountered, and his…
- [NTSB ATL07FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07FA030.md): Cessna 414A · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 2006 · N62950 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the instrument approach procedure. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's descent below the prescribed decision height altitude.
- [NTSB ANC07LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA009.md): Gates Learjet 35A · Nashville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 2006 · N136WE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty crosswind conditions during landing, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with the runway. Factors contributing to the accident were the failure of the aileron augmentation (spoiler) flight control…
- [NTSB DEN07CA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA039.md): Cessna T210M · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 25, 2006 · N6051N · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the mechanic to comply with the required replacement schedule resulting in the failure of the hydraulic line and the resulting gear up landing.
- [NTSB MIA07CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA030.md): Morgan, Marvin R. Zenair CH701 Stol · Lithia, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 24, 2006 · N817DJ · Substantial damage
  > Collapse of the nosegear for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DEN07CA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA043.md): Cessna 172N · Cottonwood Fall, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 24, 2006 · N4811G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the fence. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inability to properly identify the runway environment, and the improper in-flight decision to initiate a go-around.
- [NTSB DCA07WA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA07WA017.md): Boeing B737-400 · Makassar, Indonesia · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 24, 2006 · PK-LIJ · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC07LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA008.md): Boeing 747-228F · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 2006 · N752SA · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the deicing truck crew to maintain sufficient distance from the parked airplane during deicing, which resulted in a collision and substantial damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX07CA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA063.md): Belcher Helicycle · Boulder City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 23, 2006 · N6912B · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to a fractured fuel line.
- [NTSB CHI07FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07FA045.md): Beech A36 · Chattanooga, TN · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2006 · N3704B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's reported spatial disorientation which lead to not maintaining altitude/clearance from terrain and not obtaining/maintaining a proper climb rate during the missed approach. Factors were the night, the clouds encountered on approach, and trees.
- [NTSB CHI07CA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA049.md): Beech 99 · Mosinee, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 23, 2006 · N799CZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot encountering the unsuitable terrain during the landing. Factors were the dark night and the snowbank.
- [NTSB SEA07LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA038.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Blaine, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2006 · N7124D · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the unsuitable rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB MIA07FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07FA029.md): Cessna 421B · Greenhead, FL · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2006 · N70BC · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's improper planning/decision and continued flight into known adverse weather which resulted in an encounter with a level 5 thunderstorm.
- [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 ATL07FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07FA029.md): Cessna 340A · Charleston, SC · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2006 · N808RA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a turn from base to final, resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the impairment of the pilot due to the combination of drugs found in his toxicological report.
- [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 SEA07LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA037.md): Cavalier F51D Mustang · Rexburg, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2006 · N251RM · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA07LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA032.md): Clopton Aero Aerocomp Compair 7SL · Merritt Island, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2006 · N286JL · Substantial damage
  > The airplane manufacturer's inadequate maintenance prior to final aircraft delivery, which resulted in fuel filter blockage and engine fuel starvation.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2006&page=2

## 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?year=2006

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