# NTSB investigations, 2009: Dragged wing/rotor/float/other

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 DCA10IA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA10IA015.md): Boeing MD · Charlotte, NC · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2009 · N483A · Minor damage
  > The Captain's failure to initiate a go-around from a Category III approach when satisfactory tracking performance was not maintained below the required altitude resulting in excessive bank angle maneuvers at low altitude. Factors contributing to the incident…
- [NTSB WPR10CA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA073.md): Cessna 172M · Diamond Point, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 6, 2009 · N20186 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the variable and unfavorable wind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA10LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA042.md): Beriev BE-103 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2009 · N13KL · Substantial damage
  > A malfunction of the landing gear retraction/extension and indication system for undetermined reasons, which resulted in one or more components being improperly positioned for the water landing.
- [NTSB CEN10CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA017.md): Cameron Z77 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 8, 2009 · N4502V · Minor damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the balloon during the approach and 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 ERA10LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA005.md): Cessna 210 · Louisville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 2009 · N9443T · Substantial damage
  > A malfunction of the landing gear extension system due to a fractured hydraulic line. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate inspection and maintenance of the hydraulic line.
- [NTSB CEN09FA601](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA601.md): Cessna T210 · Hilltop Lakes, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2009 · N9734Y · Destroyed
  > The loss of control of the airplane in dark night light conditions due to the pilot’s spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB ERA09CA525](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA525.md): Burkhart Grob G-103A TWI · Clermont, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2009 · N308BG · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action resulting in an off-airfield landing and ground loop.
- [NTSB CEN09LA573](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA573.md): Beech B36TC · Sullivan, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2009 · N65873 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons.
- [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 ANC09CA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA081.md): Cessna 150H · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 12, 2009 · N6687S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing, resulting in a ground loop and substantial damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN09LA486](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA486.md): Gallagher Junior ACE · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2009 · N413G · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a weld joint on the right rudder pedal leading to the loss of directional control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR09CA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA344.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26A · Lake Riverside, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2009 · N2701Z · Substantial damage
  > A loss of lift which necessitated a forced landing in a field.
- [NTSB WPR09LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA313.md): Rolladen-Schneider OHG LS3-A · Cedar Valley, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2009 · N800JM · Minor damage
  > The pilot inadvertently applied the tow release handle.
- [NTSB WPR09CA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA310.md): Weston SEA-ERA · Bellevue, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 24, 2009 · N226SE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ANC09CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA057.md): Cessna 180F · King Salmon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2009 · N2162Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing, resulting in a ground loop and substantial damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN09CA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA358.md): Aerostar International RX-9 · Marathon City, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 14, 2009 · N9116M · Minor damage
  > A hard landing as a result of unexpected high winds and gusts.
- [NTSB WPR09CA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA229.md): Siai-Marchetti SM 1019 · Novato, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 24, 2009 · N391RV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswinds. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to take timely remedial action.
- [NTSB ERA09LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA198.md): McNear Explorer Coupe · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2009 · N5098L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the gyrocopter while taxiing for takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN09CA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA184.md): Marrero Andres Starduster · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 2, 2009 · N2262D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control during take off. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind component.
- [NTSB CEN09CA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA179.md): Aviat A-1C · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 25, 2009 · N75WY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control during taxi. A contributing factor was the gusty winds.

## 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" = '093' 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/093/sequence?year=2009

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