# NTSB investigations, 2009: Loss of control in flight 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. Page 1 of 7 · 307 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB ANC10LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10LA011.md): Piper PA-18 · Willow, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2009 · N146T · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to ensure that the airplane’s fuel selector valve was on before takeoff, resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and his subsequent decision to attempt a low altitude turn towards the departure airport, resulting in an… - [NTSB ERA10WA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10WA106.md): Hughes 369 · Pitalito, Colombia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 29, 2009 · HK4177 · Substantial damage > On December 29, 2009, about 1655 universal coordinated time (1155 local time), a Hughes 369D, Colombian registration HK4177, operated by Sociedad Aerea de Ibague, was substantially damaged during a forced landing in Pitalito, Huila, Colombia. The Colombian… - [NTSB ERA10FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA099.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Heflin, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 2009 · N1277T · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during night, adverse weather conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's decision to attempt a flight that he was not qualified for… - [NTSB CEN10CA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA082.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Abilene, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 18, 2009 · N442RS · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the air taxi with shifting winds. - [NTSB ERA10WA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10WA096.md): Huber Hartmut Express · Berry Island, Bahamas · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 12, 2009 · N93HE · Substantial damage > On December 12, 2009, at 1300 UTC, an experimental, amateur-built Harmut Huber Express, N93HE, operated by a private individual, crashed into the water on short final approach to Chub Cay Airport (MYBC), Berry Island, Bahamas. The pilot was killed and the… - [NTSB WPR10FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA078.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Ojai, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2009 · N2463K · Substantial damage > Airspeed was not maintained, which resulted in a loss of control and the airplane entering into a stall/spin to the ground. Contributing to the accident was a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. - [NTSB WPR10LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA074.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Fresno, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2009 · N2539D · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ERA10FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA091.md): Cessna 172S · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2009 · N5269X · Destroyed > The pilot's decision to depart under special VFR flight at night when instrument meteorological conditions prevailed at the departure airport and along the route of flight and his continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted… - [NTSB CEN10FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA065.md): New Piper PA-46-500TP · Mendoza, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 2009 · N600YE · Substantial damage > ***This report was modified on May 22, 2014. Please see the docket for this accident to view the original report.*** The pilot's spatial disorientation, which resulted in his loss of airplane control. Contributing to the pilot's spatial disorientation was the… - [NTSB CEN10FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA063.md): Piper PA-31T2 · Harrison, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2009 · N85EM · Destroyed > A loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ERA10LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA086.md): Cox Busby Mustang · Plant City, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2009 · N72PC · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed following a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ERA10LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA082.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Memphis, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2009 · N9243C · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to execute a timely missed approach and subsequent failure to maintain aircraft control, after he was unable to establish the airplane on the instrument approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's possible impairment due to his… - [NTSB WPR10CA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA067.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Llano, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 27, 2009 · N9600P · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind conditions and failure to maintain lateral and directional control. - [NTSB ERA10CA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA071.md): Cirrus SR-22 · Everglades City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 21, 2009 · N609SR · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the attempted go-around. - [NTSB WPR10LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA059.md): Cessna 182K · Susanville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2009 · N2650R · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to takeoff into weather conditions conducive to ice accumulation, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin while maneuvering in the initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the likely accumulation of snow and ice on the airborne… - [NTSB ERA10CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA072.md): Airframes Unlimited Coyote · Indian Trail, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 15, 2009 · N59748 · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. - [NTSB WPR10FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA055.md): Aerospatiale AS350BA · Doyle, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2009 · N5793P · Substantial damage > The pilot became spatially disoriented while maneuvering on a dark night, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control. - [NTSB ERA10FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA062.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Dennisville, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2009 · N4499T · Substantial damage > The non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to depart into known instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his spatial disorientation and overcontrol of the airplane and the subsequent in-flight structural failure. Contributing to the accident was… - [NTSB CEN10LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA050.md): Augustine David L Sonex · Burnet, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2009 · N10DA · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control, resulting in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power due to a clogged fuel screen that resulted in fuel starvation caused by the builder's inappropriate use of a fuel… - [NTSB DCA10RA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA10RA031.md): Beech 1900 - D · Nairobi, Kenya · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 9, 2009 · 5Y-VVQ · Destroyed > On November 9, 2009 about 0517 UTC, Kenyan registry 5Y-VVQ, a Beech 1900D, a chartered cargo flight, had a loss of control and collided with the ground during a visual approach for landing at Wilson Airport, Nairobi, Kenya. The airplane had turned back to… - [NTSB CEN10FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA044.md): Beech A36 · Spring Branch, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2009 · N91TD · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during cruise flight in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to this accident was the pilot’s lack of recent experience in flying in instrument meteorological conditions. - [NTSB CEN10LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA049.md): Lockwood AIR-CAM · Mount Victory, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 2009 · N32786 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's unfamiliarity with the airplane subsequent to float installation. - [NTSB CEN10LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA041.md): Wicks Air Center Hornet · Bonham, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 2009 · N651WA · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of control shortly after takeoff due to spatial disorientation in fog and/or low-level clouds. - [NTSB CEN10CA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA045.md): Cessna 150H · Paoli, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 7, 2009 · N22896 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. - [NTSB ANC10LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10LA006.md): Champion 7GCBC · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2009 · N5268X · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to fly at a low altitude in strong winds and turbulence, resulting in a loss of control and a collision with terrain. - [NTSB WPR10LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA046.md): Eurocopter AS350BA · Globe, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2009 · N617LH · Substantial damage > The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed or control of the helicopter during a simulated hydraulic failure maneuver, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial… - [NTSB ERA10FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA048.md): Cessna 172S · Tallahassee, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2009 · N5194X · Destroyed > The pilots' spatial disorientation during flight in dark conditions, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent into terrain. - [NTSB ERA10CA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA045.md): Beech 77 · Gainesville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 1, 2009 · N6715V · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. - [NTSB ERA10FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA040.md): Cessna 310J · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2009 · N308J · Substantial damage > The pilot’s loss of aircraft control while maneuvering in instrument meteorological conditions, as a result of spatial disorientation. - [NTSB CEN10LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA031.md): Aeronca 7AC · Gaylord, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2009 · N2239E · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a low altitude turn resulting in an aerodynamic stall/spin and loss of control. - [NTSB ERA10WA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10WA060.md): Robinson R22B · Verona, Italy · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 26, 2009 · I-ANSO · Substantial damage > On October 26, 2009, at 1300 coordinated universal time, a Robinson R22B helicopter, Italian registration I-ANSO, was substantially damaged when it impacted water in Lake Garda, near Verona, Italy. The pilot and a passenger were fatally injured. Visual… - [NTSB CEN10FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA028.md): Beech B100 · Benavides, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2009 · N729MS · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to avoid severe weather, and the air traffic controller's failure to provide adverse weather avoidance assistance, as required by Federal Aviation Administration directives, both of which led to the airplane's encounter with a severe… - [NTSB CEN10FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA027.md): Commander 114-B · Adrian, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2009 · N6025U · Substantial damage > The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation while on an instrument approach in instrument meteorological conditions. - [NTSB ERA10LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA025.md): Argence Enas A. Christen Eagle · Hernando, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2009 · N24EA · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a return to the airport, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin. - [NTSB WPR10CA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA019.md): Cessna 172S · Honolulu, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 17, 2009 · N5329L · Substantial damage > The student pilot's distraction and subsequent loss of airplane control after the cabin window opened during the takeoff roll. - [NTSB CEN10WA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10WA058.md): Pilatus PC12 · Weert, Netherlands · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 16, 2009 · PH-RUL · Destroyed > On October 16, 2009, at 0730 universal coordinated time, a Pilatus PC-12/47 airplane, Dutch registered PH-RUL, registered to E.S. Management BV, was destroyed when it impacted terrain near Weert, The Netherlands. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at… - [NTSB ANC10FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10FA004.md): Cessna A185E · Healy, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2009 · N2764J · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to maneuver at a low altitude over rising terrain in conditions conducive to turbulence/downdrafts, resulting in a loss of control and impact with terrain. - [NTSB WPR10CA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA015.md): Let Blanik L-13 · Llano, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 11, 2009 · N948LC · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper use of the airbrakes while on approach for landing. - [NTSB CEN10LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA012.md): Luscombe 8E · Weeping Water, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2009 · N1536B · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in a stall. Contributing to the accident was the stuck exhaust valve resulting in the partial loss of engine power. - [NTSB CEN10FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA011.md): Cessna 150F · Alexandria, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2009 · N8642S · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > Failure of the wingman to maintain proper separation from the lead airplane during formation maneuvers. Contributing to the accident was lead's abrupt right bank and both pilots' lack of formation training. - [NTSB ANC10CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA002.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Nondalton, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2009 · N27231 · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to attempt a landing in weather conducive to strong downdrafts, resulting in a loss of control. - [NTSB WPR10LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA010.md): Cruz SE5A Replica · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2009 · N3944U · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during initial climb, which resulted in a stall/spin and impact with the ground. - [NTSB CEN10CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA013.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Bingham, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 9, 2009 · N54750 · Substantial damage > The pilot's impairment due to alcohol consumption and failure to maintain aircraft control. - [NTSB WPR10FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA009.md): Piper PA-12 · Burlington, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2009 · N2087C · Substantial damage > The pilot's in-flight loss of control due to his failure to correctly connect the elevator control cables during the restoration/rebuild of the airplane. Contributing to this accident was the pilot's decision to perform a high-speed taxi test prior to having… - [NTSB ERA10CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA010.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Lewiston, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 8, 2009 · N1835E · Substantial damage > The loss of tail rotor effectiveness (LTE) resulting from hovering the helicopter in a tailwind. - [NTSB ERA10LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA007.md): Case Richard L VAN RV-6 · Magnolia, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2009 · N455RC · Substantial damage > The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meterological conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight evaluation of the weather. - [NTSB CEN10LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA002.md): Piper J3C-65 · Rosemount, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2009 · N70585 · Substantial damage > The pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing. - [NTSB CEN10LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA001.md): Dusenberry Mark J 1905 Wright Flyer · Dayton, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2009 · N3635N · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the flight, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB CEN09LA611](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA611.md): Mckenna James E AVID-CATAL · Inks Lake, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2009 · N1945J · Substantial damage > The pilot’s decision to take off with a known airframe deficiency. - [NTSB ERA09FA537](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA537.md): Eurocopter AS-350 · Georgetown, SC · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2009 · N417AE · Destroyed > The pilot’s decision to continue the visual flight rules flight into an area of instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot’s spatial disorientation and a loss of control of the helicopter. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/240/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" = '240' 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/240/sequence?year=2009 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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