NTSB investigations, 2009
77 cases where the sequence of events included Sys/Comp malf/fail (non-power).
Cases per year
| 1979 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 100 |
| 2009 | 77 |
| 2010 | 54 |
| 2011 | 64 |
| 2012 | 58 |
| 2013 | 49 |
| 2014 | 28 |
| 2015 | 43 |
| 2016 | 40 |
| 2017 | 42 |
| 2018 | 35 |
| 2019 | 34 |
| 2020 | 39 |
| 2021 | 57 |
| 2022 | 61 |
| 2023 | 66 |
| 2024 | 62 |
| 2025 | 53 |
| 2026 | 33 |
Where
Latest cases
Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "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\" = '330' 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"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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" = '330' 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
Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB WPR10LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310 · Pasco, WAThe failure of the right main landing gear up-lock.NTSB CEN10LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 200 · St. Louis, MOThe pilot's failure to properly follow the manual landing gear extension procedure, resulting in a gear-up landing.NTSB ERA10IA095Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Lexington, KYThe overstress failure of the nose landing gear aft drag brace.NTSB CEN10LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35 · Dodge City, KSThe failure of the pitot heat system in icing conditions resulting in an inoperative airspeed indicator which led to an inadvertant stall while on final approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly into known icing conditions.NTSB CEN10LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Saginaw, TXThe pilot's inability to maintain control of the airplane due to a pinched trim system wire that resulted in a runaway nose-down pitch trim.NTSB DCA10WA048Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationEnglish Electric Lightning MK T5 · Bredasdorp, South AfricaOn November 14, 2009 about 1025 UTC, ZU-BEX, English Electric Lightning MK T5, crashed after the pilot reported he had experienced hydraulic failure while conducting aerobatic manuevers during an airshow near Bredasdorp, South Africa. Visual meteorological…NTSB WPR10CA041Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Bountiful, UTThe failure of the inner tube of the right main tire during the landing roll.NTSB ERA10LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeriev BE-103 · Miami, FLA 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 WPR10LA032Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPowrachute PC 2000 · Leadore, IDThe stuck throttle cable and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during landing, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and hard landing.NTSB WPR10LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 690 · Cedar City, UTThe failure of the landing gear accumulator/regulator and the installation of the improper priority valve, which precluded the landing gear from extending and locking into place.NTSB CEN10LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Albuquerque, NMThe mechanic's failure to find and repair a leaking main landing gear hydraulic line during an annual inspection.NTSB CEN10LA004Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTemco D-16A · Eden Prairie, MNA total loss of left engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the failure of the engine's electric fuel pump end cap gasket, which allowed air to be drawn into the fuel system.NTSB ERA10LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Louisville, KYA 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 WPR10LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172A · Payson, AZThe stress corrosion cracking of the nose gear landing fork, which resulted in the fork's failure during landing.NTSB ERA10LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Whiteville, NCThe pilot's improper flare and subsequent hard landing during an intentional gear-up landing following multiple mechanical malfunctions. Also causal to the accident was an inoperative landing gear emergency-down valve which had blockage for undetermined…NTSB ERA09CA541Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Pensacola, FLThe pilot's inability to maintain control during landing due to the separation of the nose landing gear upper scissor from the nose gear assembly. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate visual examination performed during the annual inspection.NTSB CEN09CA593Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLinke KR-2 · Mt. Vernon, ILThe inadequate preflight planning/preparation and fuel management by the pilot which led to fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power during approach. Contributing to the accident was the inoperative fuel indicator.NTSB ANC09LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-44A · Anchorage, AKA fatigue fracture of an unapproved hydraulic brake line fitting, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the installation of an unapproved part by an unknown maintenance personnel.NTSB WPR09CA478Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210J · Albany, ORThe malfunction of the left main wheel brake during landing due to inadequate hydraulic fluid in the left brake pedal master cylinder due to leakage.NTSB CEN09LA567Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Marshall, MIThe failure of the main landing gear attach point.NTSB CEN09IA578Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 421 · Sugar Land, TXThe improper installation of the pitch trim cable which resulted in it making improper contact with a guard pin that led to the fatigue failure of the cable.NTSB ANC09LA088Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Anchorage, AKThe pilot’s decision to make an abrupt and steep low altitude turn just after takeoff, while attempting to return to his departure airport, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and loss of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to…NTSB CEN09CA537Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRewey William M CH 801 · Cottage Grove, WIA total loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation from a blocked fuel screen that resulted from the pilot/owner's inadequate inspection and maintenance of the fuel system.NTSB ERA09LA474Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Dalton, GAThe failure of the right main landing gear actuator downlock spring.NTSB CEN09CA535Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Leland, ILA total loss of engine power in flight due to a loss of engine oil as a result of the separation of the propeller hub components for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA09LA471Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-350P · Sanford, FLThe fatigue cracking at the point the nose landing gear actuator attaches to the mount resulting in separation of the actuator and partial collapse of the nose landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the lack of specific inspection guidance for…NTSB CEN09CA520Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrahn J/Grahn G Pitts S2S · Rifle, COThe pilot's excessive landing speed and subsequent excessive brake application which resulted in a loss of control and impact with an airport sign.NTSB ANC09CA075Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Buckland, AKThe improper installation of the right brake cylinder, which allowed a portion of the cylinder to disengage and jam the right rudder/brake pedal, resulting in a loss of directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate…NTSB CEN09LA463Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPilgrim Samuel W JR RV-6 · Oshkosh, WIThe failure of the rudder pedal which resulted in the pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the aircraft.NTSB WPR09LA371Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSikorsky S-55 · Chelan, WAFailure of a seal in the hydraulic system resulting in a loss of hydraulic pressure while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB ERA09LA420Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican AA-5 · Fort Pierce, FLA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result the failure of the engine fuel pump diaphragms during climb.NTSB CEN09CA470Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRaytheon C90A · Bismarck, NDThe cabin entry door inadvertently opening during initial climb.NTSB WPR09LA372Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Walla Walla, WAA tripped landing gear motor circuit breaker, which prevented the gear from fully locking in the down position, and subsequent collapse during landing. Contributing to the accident was the disabled landing gear warning horn.NTSB WPR09LA350Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBielawa Rotorway E · Sequim, WAThe failure (disbonding) of a composite main rotor blade for undetermined reasons, leading to an immediate loss of control in flight during hover.NTSB WPR09CA349Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Snohomish, WAA complete loss of engine power due to the failure of the airplane's engine-driven fuel pump.NTSB WPR09LA341Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Westley, CAThe failure of the landing gear hydraulic line socket, which resulted in a hydraulic leak and in-flight fire. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the owner and/or maintenance facility to comply with the maintenance manual hose replacement schedule.NTSB CEN09CA493Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · Cape Girardeau, MOThe airplane's inoperative brakes while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight.NTSB CEN09CA510Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWohnoutka Steven M Team Z MAX · Iowa, LAA total loss of engine thrust during initial climb due to the failure of the airplane's propeller as a result of preexisting damage.NTSB CEN09LA415Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 441 · Albuquerque, NMA malfunction of the landing gear selector switch and a loose fitting on the emergency extension system which rendered the landing gear system inoperable.NTSB CEN09LA417Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Santa Teresa, NMThe failure of the landing gear accumulator seal for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to confirm the status of the landing gear.NTSB CEN09IA618Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBell 230 · Peoria, ILThe loss of the number one hydraulic system fluid and hydraulic pressure during cruise due to the failure of the bolts that secure the hydraulic pump's cover.NTSB CEN09CA382Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBakeng Deuce · Beach City, TXThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting from a partially crimped fuel tank vent tube.NTSB WPR09LA307Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGunnoe Velocity · Livermore, CAThe failure of the right brake due to a restricted brake rotor and subsequent brake fluid line failure as a result of inadequate maintenance.NTSB WPR09LA297Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-31ATC · Roosevelt, UTThe retraction of the left main landing gear due to the failure of the extension and retraction actuator arm attach bolt. Contributing to the accident was the failure of maintenance personnel to discover the extensive elongation of the actuator attach fitting…NTSB DCA09WA062Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 767 · North Bay, CanadaOn June 19, 2009, a Boeing 767-300, registration SP-LPA, operated by LOT Polish Airlines (flight number LOT 2) departed O'Hare International Airport, Chicago, Illinois (ORD) destined for Warsaw, Poland. In the vicinity of North Bay, Ontario, Canada, while…NTSB WPR09LA287Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHoward Long EZ · Placerville, CAThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll due to a jammed brake cable.NTSB WPR09LA290Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 14-19 · Columbia, CAThe failure of the left main landing gear drag link as a result of overstress fracture. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel's failure to detect a small crack in the left main landing gear drag link during the most recent annual inspection.NTSB ERA09CA327Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMeuer Mark SA900 V ST · Winchester, TNThe malfunction of the right brake during landing rollout.NTSB CEN09CA343Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 404 · Englewood, COThe failure of the landing gear to extend due to the failure of a hydraulic line.NTSB CEN09LA335Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · St. Louis, MOThe improper installation of the wing fairing during recent maintenance, which resulted in the partial separation of the fairing shortly after takeoff.