# NTSB investigations, 2009: Abnormal runway contact

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 CEN10LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA083.md): Beech B35 · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 2009 · N8828A · Substantial damage
  > An engine overpressure condition that resulted in oil getting on the exhaust and producing smoke which entered the cockpit. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's obscured vision due to smoke.
- [NTSB DCA10RA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA10RA017.md): Boeing 737 · Kingston, Jamaica · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 23, 2009 · N977AN · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN10LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA076.md): Beech 200 · St. Louis, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2009 · N411BL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly follow the manual landing gear extension procedure, resulting in a gear-up landing.
- [NTSB CEN10CA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA075.md): Cessna 172 · Pearland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 11, 2009 · N172BJ · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to control the airplane's descent rate during the short-field landing, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight examiner's delayed response.
- [NTSB WPR10CA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA065.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 25, 2009 · N505LA · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to arrest the helicopter's descent and to maintain lateral control during a hovering autorotation practice.
- [NTSB ERA10LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA063.md): Curtiss Wright Travel AIR · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2009 · N3823 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a ground loop. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's minimal experience in the airplane make and model.
- [NTSB CEN10CA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA038.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Three Lakes, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 1, 2009 · N4070Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and touchdown during the water landing.
- [NTSB ERA10CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA033.md): Elkins Christen Eagle II · Athens, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 25, 2009 · N78E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper liftoff, resulting in a collision with the ground during climbout.
- [NTSB CEN10CA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA026.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 22, 2009 · N593ND · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to ensure the landing gear was extended prior to landing.
- [NTSB CEN10CA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA025.md): Cessna 172S · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2009 · N519ND · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN10CA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA015.md): Aerostar International RX8 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 8, 2009 · N4014J · Minor damage
  > The pilot’s failure to select an adequate landing area.
- [NTSB CEN09CA608](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA608.md): Piper J3C-65 · Spearfish, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2009 · N3260N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ERA09LA547](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA547.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Glen St. Mary, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2009 · N7720W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing.
- [NTSB WPR09CA469](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA469.md): Cessna 182 · Parowan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2009 · N1040D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR09CA466](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA466.md): Beech A23-19 · Tehachapi, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2009 · N7944L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain an established approach path while on final approach resulting in an improper flare and bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA604](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA604.md): Bell 407 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 23, 2009 · N6040Y · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA599](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA599.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Sibley, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2009 · N57354 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's long and fast landing and her delayed decision to execute a go-around.
- [NTSB CEN09CA589](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA589.md): Diehl KR-2 · Mt. Vernon, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2009 · N4DD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare while landing with gusting winds and his failure to perform a go-around.
- [NTSB CEN09LA579](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA579.md): Cessna 172S · Park Rapids, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2009 · N523ND · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper climb rate during a night takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN09CA583](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA583.md): Sierra E5A Replica · Port Huron, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2009 · N44062 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR09CA443](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA443.md): Cessna 305A · Helena, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2009 · N119WW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA585](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA585.md): Cessna 170B · Dalhart, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2009 · N2929N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to land with a tailwind resulting in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB CEN09LA586](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA586.md): Cessna 172S · Duluth, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2009 · N568ND · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing, resulting in a hard landing and a propeller strike with the ground.
- [NTSB CEN09CA577](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA577.md): Ketonen Schreder · Ionia, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2009 · N161HP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain control of the glider during the aero-tow launch.
- [NTSB CEN09CA615](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA615.md): Cessna 175 · Rio Blanco, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2009 · N6686E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and his failure to execute a go-around.
- [NTSB WPR09CA430](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA430.md): Cessna 152 · Merced, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 31, 2009 · N5155B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent collapse of the nose landing gear strut.
- [NTSB CEN09CA556](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA556.md): Alon A2 · Richmond Hts., OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 31, 2009 · N6363V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing flare.
- [NTSB ERA09LA529](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA529.md): Bombardier DHC-8-202 · Sterling, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2009 · N367PH · Substantial damage
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB CEN09CA554](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA554.md): Socata TBM 700 · Ann Arbor, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 29, 2009 · N715V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's hard landing during gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN09CA552](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA552.md): Cessna 150F · Abilene, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 29, 2009 · N8312G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate crosswind landing technique, resulting in an excessive side load on the left landing gear that led to an overload failure of its axle.
- [NTSB CEN09CA545](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA545.md): Dekkinga Vans RV-7A · Jenison, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 27, 2009 · N811AK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing.
- [NTSB ERA09CA484](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA484.md): Piper PA-34 · Savannah, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 25, 2009 · N47611 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during landing and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN09LA542](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA542.md): Cessna 182 · Weeping Water, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2009 · N1921X · Substantial damage
  > The pilots' improper execution of soft/short field take-off procedures.
- [NTSB CEN09CA520](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA520.md): Grahn J/Grahn G Pitts S2S · Rifle, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 13, 2009 · N540S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive landing speed and subsequent excessive brake application which resulted in a loss of control and impact with an airport sign.
- [NTSB WPR09CA392](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA392.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Kamiah, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 11, 2009 · N939RG · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA09CA443](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA443.md): Cessna 172S · Alabaster, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 4, 2009 · N2110Q · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA496](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA496.md): Lindstrand Balloons 240A · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 4, 2009 · N494LB · No damage
  > A run-on landing of the balloon causing the basket to tip over, resulting in a passenger's injury.
- [NTSB CEN09CA495](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA495.md): Cessna 172S · New Braunfels, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 4, 2009 · N401LP · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare resulting in a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA09CA437](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA437.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Lincoln Park, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 2, 2009 · N551N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and the subsequent collapse of the landing gear.
- [NTSB CEN09CA482](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA482.md): Cessna 182K · Conway, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 1, 2009 · N521SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA09CA439](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA439.md): Mooney M20S · Mayfield, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2009 · N1008R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot prematurely retracting the landing gear and flaps during the aborted landing.
- [NTSB ERA09CA425](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA425.md): Cessna 177 · Towanda, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 27, 2009 · N2980X · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during a go around following a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA472](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA472.md): Fisher RV-7A · Brodhead, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2009 · N257RV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA521](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA521.md): Maule M-4-220C · Abernathy, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 25, 2009 · N11EN · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the fuselage's tube structure due to corrosion during a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA587](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA587.md): Tolbert Robert R Rans S-6 · Santa Rosa, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2009 · N410BT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to avoid an aerodynamic stall during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN09CA458](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA458.md): Cessna 172M · New Braunfels, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 18, 2009 · N5556S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR09CA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA345.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2009 · N3953T · Substantial damage
  > A hard landing or abnormal runway contact by one or both pilots.
- [NTSB WPR09CA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA370.md): Christopher Vans RV-4 · Wendover, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2009 · N202CL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare during touchdown and failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB ERA09CA390](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA390.md): Piper J3C · South Charleston, WV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 8, 2009 · N88025 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control during the attempted go-around.
- [NTSB WPR09CA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA352.md): Cessna T210N · Corona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2009 · N5287A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare during touchdown, which resulted in a hard landing.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/090/sequence.md?year=2009&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") = 2009
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '090' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE "isDefiningEvent"))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/090/sequence?year=2009

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