# NTSB investigations, 2009: Ground collision

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 DCA10CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA10CA018.md): Bombardier CL600 2C10 · Dallas, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 18, 2009 · N515AE · Substantial damage
  > The fueler's falling asleep in the fueling truck with the truck in neutral and without the parking brake set, which allowed the truck to roll until it impacted the airplane.
- [NTSB ERA10CA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA093.md): Rockwell International 114 · Birmingham, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 9, 2009 · N5872N · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning.
- [NTSB WPR10CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA079.md): Curtiss Wright Travel AIR 4000 · Torrance, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 29, 2009 · N8700 · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > The Travel Air pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout during taxi.
- [NTSB DCA10IA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA10IA006.md): Boeing 767 · Dulles International Airport, VA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 2009 · G-BNWY · Minor damage
  > The failure of the lead and left side marshallers to identify the B40 jetway obstacle and stop the airplane's taxi before the wingtip contacted the jetway. Contributing to the cause of this incident were inadequate marshalling procedures used by the ground…
- [NTSB WPR10LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA002.md): Cessna 421B · San Simeon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2009 · N31KT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the manufacturer’s checklist and set the parking brake.
- [NTSB WPR09CA473](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA473.md): Aviat A-1B · Toledo, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 27, 2009 · N445BB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's distracted attention.
- [NTSB CEN09CA600](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA600.md): Cessna 402B · Omaha, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 22, 2009 · N1048 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to taxi with an obstructed windscreen and his failure to maintain clearance from the parked airplane.
- [NTSB WPR09CA461](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA461.md): Cessna 172S · San Carlos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2009 · N21591 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a fence post during taxi.
- [NTSB ERA09CA534](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA534.md): Aeromot AMT200 · Wheeling, WV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2009 · N46068 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to properly secure the canopy latch which resulted in an in-flight canopy opening.
- [NTSB WPR09CA447](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA447.md): Cessna 172P · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 8, 2009 · N51594 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a parked vehicle during taxi.
- [NTSB WPR09CA438](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA438.md): Beech S35 · Fallon, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 8, 2009 · N272D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle during taxi.
- [NTSB ERA09LA506](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA506.md): Cessna 140 · Louisa, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2009 · N3656V · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The Cessna pilot's inadequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB ERA09CA508](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA508.md): Mooney 231 · Charlottesville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2009 · N75PW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and lack of familiarity with the airport diagram, which resulted in a runway excursion onto a grassy area.
- [NTSB ERA09CA489](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA489.md): Piper J5A · Holland, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 27, 2009 · N33078 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB WPR09LA413](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA413.md): Antares US MA-34R · San Jose, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2009 · N2356W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during engine startup, which resulted in a collision with parked aircraft. Contributing to the accident was the engine's inadvertent increase to high power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA547](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA547.md): Cessna 182P · Sugar Land, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 24, 2009 · N1988M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to control the airplane during engine startup, and his failure to maintain clearance from other objects.
- [NTSB WPR09CA416](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA416.md): Morgan James E Morgan RV6 · Everett, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 21, 2009 · N116JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from objects during taxi. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate marking of the taxiway and obstacles.
- [NTSB ERA09TA466](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09TA466.md): Cessna 180 · Spartanburg, SC · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 15, 2009 · N1044Y · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The Cessna pilot's inadequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB WPR09CA376](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA376.md): Schweizer SGS 2-32 · Heber City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 29, 2009 · N682U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive speed as he turned off the runway.
- [NTSB ANC09LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA069.md): Cessna 172L · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2009 · N7136Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's unfamiliarity with the airport environment, which resulted in his taxiing the airplane onto a no-taxi section of roadway and into a road sign. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to avail himself of additional information that…
- [NTSB CEN09CA493](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA493.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · Cape Girardeau, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2009 · N544DS · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's inoperative brakes while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight.
- [NTSB ERA09CA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA391.md): Cessna 172RG · Morristown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2009 · N751DW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a parked aircraft during taxi operations.
- [NTSB ERA09CA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA375.md): Waco UPF-7 · Manteo, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2009 · N32132 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to exit the airplane, with the engine operating. Contributing to the accident was the inadvertent throttle movement by the passenger.
- [NTSB CEN09TA399](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09TA399.md): Cessna 182 · Cookson, OK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 20, 2009 · N60HP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the building while taxiing on a road.
- [NTSB CEN09CA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA367.md): Cessna 152 · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 18, 2009 · N95144 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to control the airplane after engine startup, resulting in a ground collision with a nearby airplane.
- [NTSB WPR09LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA287.md): Howard Long EZ · Placerville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2009 · N7999H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll due to a jammed brake cable.
- [NTSB CEN09CA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA357.md): Aviat A1 · Garrison, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 14, 2009 · N190BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing on the water and subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB WPR09CA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA274.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Grangeville, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 28, 2009 · N25353 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle during taxi.
- [NTSB WPR09LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA255.md): Embraer EMB-135 · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2009 · N843AE · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew's failure to adequately monitor and maintain clearance from a parked aircraft while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was an improperly parked airplane that encroached upon the taxiway area.
- [NTSB WPR09FA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA246.md): Cessna 172 · Burlington, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 17, 2009 · N70323 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot of another airplane to maintain adequate visual lookout during the approach.
- [NTSB ANC09CA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA041.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 14, 2009 · N405TH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while taxiing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA289.md): Jihlavan KP · Crete, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2009 · N21KP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA09LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA264.md): Mooney M20J · Moncks Corner, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2009 · N201JT · Substantial damage
  > The reported partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA211.md): De Havilland DHC-8 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2009 · N449YV · Substantial damage
  > The failure of ramp personnel and the flight crew to maintain clearance from ground equipment while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was the improper positioning of the ground equipment.
- [NTSB WPR09FA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA165.md): Beech 200 · Henderson, NV · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2009 · N257NA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to monitor and maintain clearance from an obstacle during taxi.
- [NTSB CEN09LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA227.md): Beech A36 · Laredo, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2009 · N8120R · Substantial damage
  > The certificated flight instructor's improper fuel management resulting in an engine failure due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to properly complete the restart checklist.
- [NTSB ERA09CA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA207.md): Piper PA28-151 · Dover, DE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 20, 2009 · N41568 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA09CA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA216.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 18, 2009 · N748CD · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with a parked airplane.
- [NTSB CEN09IA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09IA222.md): Bell 206 · Springfield, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2009 · N595AE · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the parked helicopter.
- [NTSB CEN09CA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA212.md): Piper PA28-151 · Gardner, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 15, 2009 · N43181 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure adequate clearance between the airplane's right wing and the building.
- [NTSB CEN09LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA182.md): Cessna 172N · Johnson County Exec Airport, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2009 · N734WD · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot of the Cessna 172S to ensure the taxiway was clear prior to initiating the turn. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot of the Cessna 172N to obtain taxi clearance prior to entering the movement area.
- [NTSB WPR09IA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09IA123.md): Embraer EMB-120ER · Salt Lake City, UT · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2009 · N270YV · Minor damage
  > The flight crew's failure to maintain clearance from the stationary vehicle while taxiing.
- [NTSB ERA09LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA152.md): Piper PA-18 -150 · Tallahassee, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2009 · N2424A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to initiate takeoff in close proximity to other vehicles which were operating on the runway resulting in collision with a vehicle during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR09CA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA073.md): Cessna 152 · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 5, 2009 · N45969 · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's failuire to maintain directional control during takeoff.

## 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" = '200' 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/200/sequence?year=2009

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