# NTSB LAX07FA026: Aircraft Mfg & Dev. CH601XL Slsa, N158MD, Yuba City, CA, November 4, 2006

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Fatal · Field investigation · Final report
- Date: November 4, 2006, 11:39 local (19:39 UTC)
- Place: Yuba City, CA
- Coordinates: 38.967777, -121.626945
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=38.9678&lon=-121.6269&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Fatal
- Injuries: 2 fatal
- Status: Completed, report December 28, 2008
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- Parties: Aircraft Manufacturing & Development Co., Teledyne Continental Motors, Federal Aviation Administration
- NTSB case key (mKey): 64821
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=LAX07FA026
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/64821/pdf
- NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=64821
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07FA026

## Probable cause

In-flight structural failure of the horizontal stabilizer and wings for undetermined reasons.

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Airframe/component/system failure/malfunction, cruise
  - wing - separation (cause)
  - horizontal stabilizer - separation (cause)
  - reason for occurrence undetermined (cause)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - uncontrolled

## Analysis

Recorded radar data showed that the airplane was at 2,600 feet mean sea level cruising on course. It entered a gradual climb to 2,800 feet, leveled off, and then entered a 2,000-foot-per-minute rate of descent, which was followed by a profusion of primary radar targets around the secondary target.  The wreckage was found within 1/2 mile of the last radar return with signatures consistent with an in-flight breakup.  Several witnesses were found and none saw any adverse weather conditions in the area. One witness said the airplane had been in straight and level flight just prior to the breakup. The airframe was examined by Safety Board engineering and metallurgical specialists. Other than some assembly anomalies unrelated to the breakup, no evidence of any assembly contrary to design plans or material deficiency was found that related to the integrity of wings, stabilizer, or flight control surfaces. No evidence of fatigue, corrosion, or previous damage was found. The separation of the wings and horizontal stabilizer was in a downward direction. All observed fracture surfaces were overload, and no oscillatory loading of the control surfaces was apparent.  Analysis of the radar data revealed that the climb and descent that occurred before the breakup did not require aggressive control inputs. The pitch angle would have changed about 0.4 degrees per second during the climb, and would have decreased about 0.75 degrees per second in the descent, with generated load factors ranging between 1.04 G and 0.88 G. A radar return is only received once every 4.5 seconds and contains uncertainties in both altitude and position measurements. Consequently, the radar may not have detected an abrupt control input that would overload the aircraft structure before the airplane position and altitude changed significantly. While there is no evidence of an abrupt control input or aggressive maneuvering in the available radar data, because of the limitations in the data, the possibility of an abrupt control input cannot be excluded. This airplane is very responsive in pitch control. One of the handling quality characteristics designed by the airplane's manufacturer is that movement of the control stick produces large and rapid changes in pitch attitude.

## Factual narrative

HISTORY OF FLIGHT

On November 4, 2006, about 1139 Pacific standard time, an Aircraft Manufacturing & Development Co. (AMD), CH601XL SLSA, N158MD, experienced an in-flight breakup while cruising approximately 11 miles south-southeast of Yuba City, California. The special light sport airplane (S-LSA), referred to as a "Zodiac," was destroyed. The private pilot and passenger were killed. The pilot operated the airplane using the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) registered name "Zodiac LSA, Inc." Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed. The personal flight was performed under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 and originated from Lincoln, California, about 1129.

The pilot's son reported to the National Transportation Safety Board investigator that his father and he jointly operated the airplane. The son was listed as the president of Zodiac LSA, Inc., which was the name that the pilot and his son gave to their company.

The family purchased the newly manufactured airplane directly from AMD in July 2006. Following their purchase and the son's introductory flight provided by AMD personnel, the son flew the airplane from AMD's factory in Georgia to his California home. The pilot's son also stated to the Safety Board investigator that in California he and his father flew the airplane together on several occasions. They became familiar with the airplane's operating characteristics, which according to the son were somewhat different than those of the other airplanes their family had owned or operated.

The accident flight commenced after the pilot refueled the airplane at the Lincoln Regional Airport. Upon departure, the pilot headed in a westerly direction toward his intended destination, the Willows-Glenn County Airport, Willows, California. Willows is located about 63 miles west-northwest of Lincoln. The pilot's son reported that his parents planned to fly to Willows for lunch.

While cruising toward Willows, about 10 minutes after takeoff and 16 miles west of Lincoln, five ground-based witnesses heard the airplane. Two of the witnesses also observed the airplane prior to the breakup.

In summary, three of the auditory witnesses reported hearing a "bang" sound. One of these witnesses reported that for about 10 seconds prior to hearing the "bang," the engine was misfiring or sputtering. The sound increased in loudness and ended with a loud "bang."

The fourth witness reported to a Sutter County Sheriff's deputy that he had been working in his field when he heard an airplane overhead. The witness opined that the airplane's engine was missing really badly. A few seconds later, as he was looking at it flying an estimated 800 to 1,200 feet above ground level, the airplane "blew up." The wings flew off, parts went everywhere, and the cockpit turned in circles as it descended.

The fifth witness reported to the Safety Board investigator that he was a retired United States Air Force mechanic and was familiar with light airplanes. The witness was standing outside his residence, about 0.5-mile southeast of the accident site. In summary, the witness reported that he heard the sound of the airplane's engine, and it sounded fine. It was operating smoothly, its rpm sounded steady in that it was producing a constant tone, and it was not backfiring or sputtering. Then, the witness looked upward in the direction of the engine sound and immediately observed the airplane. The airplane was northwest of his location, and it was cruising in a northwesterly direction. Its wings were level. The airplane was not turning, climbing, or descending. The witnesses further stated that he could clearly see the airplane and saw no evidence of fire or smoke trailing from it.

The fifth witness additionally reported that, after a few seconds, he stopped looking at the airplane and started talking on his cell phone. The witness estimated that he looked away from the airplane for about 5 seconds. Then, he heard the sound of the airplane's engine rapidly change rpm. Within about 0.5 seconds, it decreased and then increased, as if the pilot had retarded the throttle and then suddenly changed his mind and restored the power. When the rpm came back up, it did not sound like the engine had over revved. The tone sounded the same as before the power had decreased. The witness reported that immediately after the engine power came back up, he heard the sound of an explosion, which was followed by the sound of metal scraping.

Thereafter, he saw what he believed were three distinctive large components falling. The components were the wings and the fuselage. The witnesses stated that it took perhaps 6 to 8 seconds for the airplane to fall, and it fell straight down. As the components descended, the fuselage spiraled around. There was no fire or smoke.

The witness opined that, originally, he thought there had been a mid-air collision. However, there was no other aircraft in the area.

PERSONNEL INFORMATION

Pilot

The pilot, age 79, held a private pilot certificate with an airplane single-engine land rating. The pilot's last aviation medical certificate was issued in the third class on February 16, 2005. The certificate bore the following limitation:  "Must wear glasses for near and distant vision." Also, the certificate stated "Not valid for any class after February 28, 2006." (The FAA does not require that pilots operating a S-LSA under the accident flight conditions hold any class of medical certificate.)

On the February 2005 medical certificate application form the pilot reported that his total pilot time was 1,184 hours. In previous years, when the pilot was issued aviation medical certificates, he reported the following total pilot times:  1,025 hours in February 2003, and 783 hours in February 2001.

The pilot's personal flight record logbook indicates that he commenced flying the accident airplane on August 18, 2006. His logbook was endorsed by a certified flight instructor as having satisfactorily completed a flight review and "Zodiac checkout" in the accident airplane on October 28, 2006. According to the logbook, by the accident date the pilot's total logged flight time in all airplanes was about 1,281 hours.

The Safety Board investigator's review of the airplane's utilization flight logbook found in the wreckage revealed that between August 18, 2006, and November 4, 2006 (accident date), the pilot was listed as having flown the airplane on nine dates for a total of 20.2 hours. More recently, between October 4, 2006, and November 4, 2006, the logbook indicated that the pilot flew the airplane on six dates for a total of 15.3 hours.

Passenger

Family members reported that the accident occurred during the wife's first flight in the airplane. The wife was not a pilot and had not received flight instruction. She had previously flown in other family-owned airplanes. The wife was reportedly in good physical condition, swam frequently, and was not handicapped.

AIRCRAFT INFORMATION

Manufacture

The accident airplane was purchased as a factory-assembled S-LSA from AMD. The manufacture of the accident airplane began in Ontario, Canada. The accident airplane's components were then transported to Eastman, Georgia, where the airframe was assembled. The assembly included attaching the wings, stabilizers, flight controls, avionics, and engine.

Certification

AMD reported that the airplane, serial number 601-016S, was designed and manufactured in accordance with the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) industry consensus standard for light sport aircraft. AMD's Director of Quality Assurance issued the following consensus standard certification statement to the FAA:

"I hereby certify that aircraft serial number 601-016S complies with the Consensus Standard(s) identified on this statement of compliance and that the Manufacturer's Continued Airworthiness System will be adhe

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N158MD](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N158MD-2010-03-03), registration cancelled 2010-03-03, S/N 601-016S, built 2006 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: Aircraft Mfg & Dev. Co. (AMD) CH601XL SLSA
- Registry model: [Aircraft Mfg & Development CH601XL SLSA](https://openairdocs.org/model/aircraft-mfg-development-ch601xl-slsa) (registry code 0600015) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental 0-200-A](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-0-200-a) (registry code 17191, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 601-016S
- Airframe hours: 98
- Engines: Teledyne O-200A 100 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Destroyed
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Airworthiness certificate: Special, Special light-sport (Special)
- Last inspection: Annual, July 20, 2006, 98 hours before
- Departed: LHM, Lincoln, CA
- Destination: WLW, Willows, CA

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 79; injuries: fatal; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, with waivers/limitations; last flight review October 28, 2006; toxicology performed; flight hours: 1,281 total, 20 in this make and model, 15 in the last 30 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 350° at 7 knots
- Visibility: 7 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 63 °F, dew point 55 °F
- Altimeter: 30.20 inHg
- Observed at: MYV, 9 nm away

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 20061104024579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20061104024579A), Nov 4, 2006: Amdco CH601XLSLSA, Yuba City, CA, Destroyed, 2 fatal. (-23) On 11-04-06 (1140 local) the aircraft suffered an inflight breakup. The special light sport aircraft (slsa) was cruising at approximately 2500 feet and…

## Docket (97 files)

The files NTSB released with the investigation on November 21, 2008, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=64821. 37.8 MB in all.

- Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1 (item 1, .PDF, 726 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40465845&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%2FOperator%20Aircraft%20Accident%20Report,%20NTSB%20Form%206120.1-Redacted.PDF
- Materials Laboratory 15 - Factual Report 05-095 (item 2, .PDF, 3.5 MB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40282985&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Materials%20Laboratory%2015%20-%20Factual%20Report%2005-095-Master.PDF
- Structures 7 - Factual Report of Group Chairman (item 3, .PDF, 1.3 MB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40303702&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Structures%207%20-%20Factual%20Report%20of%20Group%20Chairman-Master.PDF
- Radar Data Memo from J. O'Callaghan to W. Pollack (item 4, .PDF, 512 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40298818&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Radar%20Data%20Memo%20from%20J.%20O%27Callaghan%20to%20W.%20Pollack-Master.PDF
- FAA Radar Data (item 5, .PDF, 12 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40302861&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=FAA%20Radar%20Data%20-Master.PDF
- Radar Data, FAA Plots (item 6, .PDF, 336 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40301858&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Radar%20Data,%20FAA%20Plots-Master.PDF
- Witness Statements (item 7, .PDF, 700 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40465846&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Witness%20Statements-Redacted.PDF
- Wreckage Diagram (item 8, .PDF, 57 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40301842&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Wreckage%20Diagram-Master.PDF
- Weather Reports and Records (item 9, .PDF, 43 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40301843&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Weather%20Reports%20and%20Records-Master.PDF
- Zodiac Drawing 6-N-11 Wing Tank (item 10, .PDF, 39 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40302851&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Zodiac%20Drawing%206-N-11%20Wing%20Tank-Master.PDF
- Zodiac Drawing 6-G-3 Main Spring Gear (item 11, .PDF, 53 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40302853&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Zodiac%20Drawing%206-G-3%20Main%20Spring%20Gear-Master.PDF
- TCM Engine Teardown Report (item 12, .PDF, 2.5 MB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40301986&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=TCM%20Engine%20Teardown%20Report-Redacted.PDF
- TCM Engine Report FAA Attachment (item 13, .PDF, 46 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40301987&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=TCM%20Engine%20Report%20FAA%20Attachment-Redacted.PDF
- TCM Engine Metallurgical Report (item 14, .PDF, 137 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40301989&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=TCM%20Engine%20Metallurgical%20Report-Master.PDF
- Toxicological Report (item 15, .PDF, 67 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40465847&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Toxicological%20Report-Redacted.PDF
- Statement of Party Representatives to NTSB Investigation (item 16, .PDF, 412 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40301847&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Statement%20of%20Party%20Representatives%20to%20NTSB%20Investigation-Redacted.PDF
- Release of Aircraft Wreckage, NTSB Form 6120.15 (item 17, .PDF, 87 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40301848&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Release%20of%20Aircraft%20Wreckage,%20NTSB%20Form%206120.15-Redacted.PDF
- TCM 0-200 Engine Component Diagram (item 18, .PDF, 55 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40301849&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=TCM%200-200%20Engine%20Component%20Diagram-Master.PDF
- TCM Engine Component List (item 19, .PDF, 38 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40301850&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=TCM%20Engine%20Component%20List-Master.PDF
- TCM Parts List (item 20, .PDF, 34 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40301852&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=TCM%20Parts%20List-Master.PDF
- TCM Build Book Page (item 21, .PDF, 37 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40301853&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=TCM%20Build%20Book%20Page-Master.PDF
- TCM Test Run Log (item 22, .PDF, 168 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40301854&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=TCM%20Test%20Run%20Log-Master.PDF
- TCM Engine Feedback Data Sheet (item 23, .PDF, 81 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40303105&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=TCM%20Engine%20Feedback%20Data%20Sheet-Redacted.PDF
- TCM Warranty Claim 8/30/06 (item 24, .PDF, 120 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40301856&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=TCM%20Warranty%20Claim%208%2F30%2F06-Redacted.PDF
- TCM Warranty Claim 09/19/06 (item 25, .PDF, 142 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40301857&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=TCM%20Warranty%20Claim%2009%2F19%2F06-Redacted.PDF
- FAA LSA Statement of Compliance (item 26, .PDF, 111 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40301859&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=FAA%20LSA%20Statement%20of%20Compliance-Redacted.PDF
- Airworthiness Certificate Application (item 27, .PDF, 414 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40303106&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Airworthiness%20Certificate%20Application-Redacted.PDF
- Bill of Sale and Aircraft Registration (item 28, .PDF, 289 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40301862&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Bill%20of%20Sale%20and%20Aircraft%20Registration-Redacted.PDF
- Zodiac Operating Limitations (item 29, .PDF, 156 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40301863&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Zodiac%20Operating%20Limitations-Redacted.PDF
- Zodiac Manual (Extract) Pg. 8-1 (item 30, .PDF, 44 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40303076&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Zodiac%20Manual%20(Extract)%20Pg.%208-1-Master.PDF
- Zodiac POH Update Log. Pg. 0-3 (item 31, .PDF, 28 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40303077&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Zodiac%20POH%20Update%20Log.%20Pg.%200-3-Master.PDF
- Zodiac POH (Extract) Pg. 8-9 (item 32, .PDF, 135 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40301864&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Zodiac%20POH%20(Extract)%20Pg.%208-9-Master.PDF
- Zodiac Diagram and Specifications (item 33, .PDF, 241 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40301866&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Zodiac%20Diagram%20and%20Specifications-Master.PDF
- LSA Design History (item 34, .PDF, 210 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40301867&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=LSA%20Design%20History-Master.PDF
- Zodiac Weight and Balance (item 35, .PDF, 228 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40301869&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Zodiac%20Weight%20and%20Balance-Redacted.PDF
- Memo to File - Weight and Balance Computation (item 36, .PDF, 14 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40302854&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Memo%20to%20File%20-%20Weight%20and%20Balance%20Computation-Master.PDF
- Fuel Receipt (item 37, .PDF, 258 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40301873&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Fuel%20Receipt-Redacted.PDF
- Letter from J. Thornburgh (item 38, .PDF, 125 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40301875&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Letter%20from%20J.%20Thornburgh-Master.PDF
- Medical Records (item 39, .PDF, 976 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40302487&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Medical%20Records-Redacted.PDF
- Drug List (item 40, .PDF, 70 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40301874&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Drug%20List-Master.PDF
- Pilot's Logbook (item 41, .PDF, 451 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40301871&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%27s%20Logbook-Redacted.PDF
- Flight Record Logbook (Found in Acft) (item 42, .PDF, 770 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40301870&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Flight%20Record%20Logbook%20(Found%20in%20Acft)-Master.PDF
- Aircraft Logbook (complete copy) (item 43, .PDF, 551 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40303102&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Aircraft%20Logbook%20(complete%20copy)-Redacted.PDF
- Engine Logbook (item 44, .PDF, 510 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40302780&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Engine%20Logbook-Redacted.PDF
- Propeller Logbook (item 45, .PDF, 110 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40302781&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Propeller%20Logbook-Redacted.PDF
- AMD Letter RE Prop Bolt Installation Error (item 46, .PDF, 71 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40303103&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=AMD%20Letter%20RE%20Prop%20Bolt%20Installation%20Error-Redacted.PDF
- AMD Prop Bolt Installation Work Order (item 47, .PDF, 63 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40465848&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=AMD%20Prop%20Bolt%20Installation%20Work%20Order-Redacted.PDF
- Photo 1. Zodiac Data Plate (item 48, .PDF, 340 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40303107&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Photo%201.%20Zodiac%20Data%20Plate-Master.PDF
- Photo 2. Forward Cockpit, Engine Beneath Instrument Panel (item 49, .PDF, 413 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40303108&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Photo%202.%20Forward%20Cockpit,%20Engine%20Beneath%20Instrument%20Panel-Master.PDF
- Photo 3. Instrument Panel (item 50, .PDF, 475 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40303109&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Photo%203.%20%20Instrument%20Panel-Master.PDF
- Photo 4. Instrument Panel, Close Up (item 51, .PDF, 462 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40303110&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Photo%204.%20Instrument%20Panel,%20Close%20Up-Master.PDF
- Photo 5. Tail (item 52, .PDF, 435 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40303111&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Photo%205.%20%20Tail-Master.PDF
- Photo 6. Tail, Side View (item 53, .PDF, 411 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40303112&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Photo%206.%20%20Tail,%20Side%20View-Master.PDF
- Photo 7. Empennage, Horizontal Stabilizer Attachments (item 54, .PDF, 341 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40303113&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Photo%207.%20Empennage,%20Horizontal%20Stabilizer%20Attachments-Master.PDF
- Photo 8. Horizontal Stabilizer Attachments on Tail (item 55, .PDF, 387 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40303114&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Photo%208.%20Horizontal%20Stabilizer%20Attachments%20on%20Tail-Master.PDF
- Photo 9. Empennage, Horizontal Stabilizer Attachments Close Up (item 56, .PDF, 255 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40303115&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Photo%209.%20Empennage,%20Horizontal%20Stabilizer%20Attachments%20Close%20Up-Master.PDF
- Photo 10. Aileron, Left, In Field (item 57, .PDF, 476 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40303116&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Photo%2010.%20Aileron,%20Left,%20In%20Field-Master.PDF
- Photo 11. Aileron, Left (item 58, .PDF, 370 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40303117&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Photo%2011.%20Aileron,%20Left-Master.PDF
- Photo 12. Tail, Left Side (item 59, .PDF, 378 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40303118&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Photo%2012.%20Tail,%20Left%20Side-Master.PDF
- Photo 13. Aileron & Horizontal Stabilizer (item 60, .PDF, 426 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40303119&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Photo%2013.%20Aileron%20%26%20Horizontal%20Stabilizer-Master.PDF
- Photo 14. Left Aileron & Horizontal Stabilizer Close Up (item 61, .PDF, 409 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40303120&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Photo%2014.%20Left%20Aileron%20%26%20Horizontal%20Stabilizer%20Close%20Up-Master.PDF
- Photo 15. Horizontal Stabilizer Held Over Empennage (item 62, .PDF, 391 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40303121&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Photo%2015.%20Horizontal%20Stabilizer%20Held%20Over%20Empennage-Master.PDF
- Photo 16. Horizontal Stabilizer Lifted Above Empennage (item 63, .PDF, 342 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40303123&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Photo%2016.%20Horizontal%20Stabilizer%20Lifted%20Above%20Empennage-Master.PDF
- Photo 17. Main Landing Gear Assembly (item 64, .PDF, 478 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40303124&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Photo%2017.%20Main%20Landing%20Gear%20Assembly-Master.PDF
- Photo 18. Main Landing Gear Attachment Fitting on Fuselage, No Washer (item 65, .PDF, 356 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40303125&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Photo%2018.%20Main%20Landing%20Gear%20Attachment%20Fitting%20on%20Fuselage,%20No%20Washer-Master.PDF
- Photo 19. Fuselage, Left Side Wing Attachment (item 66, .PDF, 377 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40303126&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Photo%2019.%20Fuselage,%20Left%20Side%20Wing%20Attachment-Master.PDF
- Photo 20. Wing, Left, Bottom (item 67, .PDF, 400 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40303127&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Photo%2020.%20Wing,%20Left,%20Bottom-Master.PDF
- Photo 21. Wing, Left, Leading Edge (item 68, .PDF, 404 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40303128&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Photo%2021.%20Wing,%20Left,%20Leading%20Edge-Master.PDF
- Photo 22. Wing, Left, Bottom Inboard (item 69, .PDF, 398 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40303129&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Photo%2022.%20Wing,%20Left,%20Bottom%20Inboard-Master.PDF
- Photo 23. Wing, Left, Top Inboard (item 70, .PDF, 419 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40303132&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Photo%2023.%20Wing,%20Left,%20Top%20Inboard-Master.PDF
- Photo 24. Left Wing, Aft Cabin, Right Wing (item 71, .PDF, 436 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40303134&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Photo%2024.%20Left%20Wing,%20Aft%20Cabin,%20Right%20Wing-Master.PDF
- Photo 25. Wing, Left, View Looking Forward (item 72, .PDF, 339 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40303135&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Photo%2025.%20Wing,%20Left,%20View%20Looking%20Forward-Master.PDF
- Photo 26. Wing, Left, View Looking Forward of Spar (item 73, .PDF, 259 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40303136&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Photo%2026.%20Wing,%20Left,%20View%20Looking%20Forward%20of%20Spar-Master.PDF
- Photo 27. Wing, Left, Sender Unit Cover Plate Removed (item 74, .PDF, 323 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40303137&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Photo%2027.%20Wing,%20Left,%20Sender%20Unit%20Cover%20Plate%20Removed-Master.PDF
- Photo 28. Wing, Left, Sender Unit Cover Plate Removed (item 75, .PDF, 344 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40303138&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Photo%2028.%20Wing,%20Left,%20Sender%20Unit%20Cover%20Plate%20Removed-Master.PDF
- Photo 29. Wing, Left, Sender Unit Cover Plate Removed Close Up (item 76, .PDF, 102 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40303139&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Photo%2029.%20Wing,%20Left,%20Sender%20Unit%20Cover%20Plate%20Removed%20Close%20Up-Master.PDF
- Photo 30. Fuselage, Right Side, Downward Cable Pull (item 77, .PDF, 390 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40303140&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Photo%2030.%20Fuselage,%20Right%20Side,%20Downward%20Cable%20Pull-Master.PDF
- Photo 31. Wing, Right, Outboard (item 78, .PDF, 432 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40303141&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Photo%2031.%20Wing,%20Right,%20Outboard-Master.PDF
- Photo 32. Wing, Right, Leading Edge (item 79, .PDF, 317 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40303142&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Photo%2032.%20Wing,%20Right,%20Leading%20Edge-Master.PDF
- Photo 33. Wing, Right, Inboard. View Looking Forward (item 80, .PDF, 351 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40303143&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Photo%2033.%20Wing,%20Right,%20Inboard.%20View%20Looking%20Forward-Master.PDF
- Photo 34. Wing, Right Inboard (item 81, .PDF, 431 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40303144&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Photo%2034.%20Wing,%20Right%20Inboard-Master.PDF
- Photo 35. Wing, Right, Sender Unit Cover Plate Removed (item 82, .PDF, 338 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40303145&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Photo%2035.%20Wing,%20Right,%20Sender%20Unit%20Cover%20Plate%20Removed-Master.PDF
- Photo 36. Wing, Right, Sender Unit Cover Plate & Misaligned Rivet Holes (item 83, .PDF, 152 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40303146&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Photo%2036.%20Wing,%20Right,%20Sender%20Unit%20Cover%20Plate%20%26%20Misaligned%20Rivet%20Holes-Master.PDF
- Photo 37. Flight Control Attachments (item 84, .PDF, 444 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40303147&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Photo%2037.%20Flight%20Control%20Attachments-Master.PDF
- Photo 38. Flight Control Attachment, Close Up (item 85, .PDF, 435 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40303148&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Photo%2038.%20Flight%20Control%20Attachment,%20Close%20Up-Master.PDF
- Photo 39. Wing, Left, Bottom, Rivets. Photo taken prior to crash (item 86, .PDF, 351 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40303149&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Photo%2039.%20Wing,%20Left,%20Bottom,%20Rivets.%20Photo%20taken%20prior%20to%20crash-Master.PDF
- Photo 40. Rudder Cable, Rubbing. Photo taken prior to crash (item 87, .PDF, 192 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40303150&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Photo%2040.%20Rudder%20Cable,%20Rubbing.%20Photo%20taken%20prior%20to%20crash-Master.PDF
- Photo 41. Airplane, Front View (item 88, .PDF, 412 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40303151&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Photo%2041.%20Airplane,%20Front%20View-Master.PDF
- Photo 42. Cabin, Aft View (item 89, .PDF, 407 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40303152&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Photo%2042.%20Cabin,%20Aft%20View-Master.PDF
- Photo 43. Propeller, Cracked Hub, Removed Before Crash (item 90, .PDF, 315 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40303153&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Photo%2043.%20Propeller,%20Cracked%20Hub,%20Removed%20Before%20Crash-Master.PDF
- Photo 44. Propeller, Cracked Hub, Close up, Removed Before Crash (item 91, .PDF, 948 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40303154&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Photo%2044.%20Propeller,%20Cracked%20Hub,%20Close%20up,%20Removed%20Before%20Crash-Master.PDF
- Photo 45. Engine Data Plate (item 92, .PDF, 606 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40303155&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Photo%2045.%20Engine%20Data%20Plate-Master.PDF
- Photo 46. Engine, Front View (item 93, .PDF, 397 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40303156&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Photo%2046.%20Engine,%20Front%20View-Master.PDF
- Photo 47. Engine, Aft View (item 94, .PDF, 437 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40303157&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Photo%2047.%20Engine,%20Aft%20View-Master.PDF
- Photo 48. Engine, With Starter Removed, & Magnetos (item 95, .PDF, 444 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40303158&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Photo%2048.%20Engine,%20With%20Starter%20Removed,%20%26%20Magnetos-Master.PDF
- Photo 49. Engine, Without Oil Plug (item 96, .PDF, 1.0 MB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40303159&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Photo%2049.%20Engine,%20Without%20Oil%20Plug-Master.PDF
- Photo 50. Engine, With Exemplar Oil Plug (item 97, .PDF, 1.0 MB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40303160&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Photo%2050.%20Engine,%20With%20Exemplar%20Oil%20Plug-Master.PDF

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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