# NTSB investigations, 2010: Other weather encounter

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 ERA11WA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11WA098.md): Bell 206 · Aracuju, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 21, 2010 · PR-HQB · Substantial damage
  > On December 21, 2010, about 1300 universal coordinated time, a Bell 206B, Brazilian registration PR-HQB, during an approach for landing; encountered a strong wind gust, impacted the terrain, and was substantially damaged in Aracaju, Segripe, Brazil. The pilot…
- [NTSB WPR11LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA076.md): Taylorcraft BC12-65 · College Place, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2010 · N36041 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the landing when he lost sight of the runway due to sun glare, and his inadequate compensation for the crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN11CA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA122.md): Cessna 170B · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 11, 2010 · N1634D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB WPR11CA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA024.md): Cessna 185 · Fort Thomas, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 22, 2010 · N5011X · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's encounter with a dust devil during landing rollout, which resulted in the pilot not being able to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB ANC11LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11LA004.md): Beech 1900C · Sitka, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2010 · N111AX · Substantial damage
  > A lightning strike which resulted in substantial damage to the elevator.
- [NTSB CEN10LA559](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA559.md): Beech A36TC · Snook, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2010 · N468SG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to recognize the change in wind velocity and his decision to make a downwind takeoff from the grass airstrip, which led to the airplane's degraded climb capability.
- [NTSB WPR10CA461](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA461.md): Dehavilland Beaver DHC-2 MK.1 · Renton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 19, 2010 · N24150 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the float-equipped airplane during an aborted water takeoff, resulting in a dragged wing.
- [NTSB CEN10CA547](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA547.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Houma, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 19, 2010 · N436ND · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the crosswind while landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB CEN10CA545](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA545.md): Aerospatiale AS 355F1 · Pikes Peak, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2010 · N5802W · Substantial damage
  > The helicopter's encounter with an unexpected downdraft, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA10CA462](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA462.md): Head Balloons AX9 118 · Hanover, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2010 · N2267U · Minor damage
  > The balloon's encounter with an updraft, resulting in an immediate landing and an intentional collision with a tree.
- [NTSB CEN10CA479](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA479.md): Beech A23-19 · Wichita, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2010 · N6919Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control while landing with a gusting wind.
- [NTSB ERA10CA397](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA397.md): Luscombe 8C · Zelienople, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 1, 2010 · N4113M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control while taking off with a gusting wind.
- [NTSB ERA10CA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA369.md): Cessna 152 · Indian Head, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2010 · N4823B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control while landing in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA10CA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA366.md): Piper J-3C · Buckhead, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 18, 2010 · N98342 · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight encounter with a downdraft during a go-around, resulting in a collision with trees and the ground.
- [NTSB CEN10CA411](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA411.md): Continental Copters Tomcat MK6B · Blackstone, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 15, 2010 · N17H · Substantial damage
  > The helicopter encountered a dust devil at a low altitude during the aerial application flight.
- [NTSB CEN10LA416](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA416.md): Piper J3C-65 · Krum, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2010 · N35645 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power in flight due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN10LA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA380.md): Champion 8KCAB · Estes Park, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2010 · N56BC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to fly at a low altitude in mountainous terrain and weather conditions conducive to downdrafts.
- [NTSB CEN10LA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA370.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Centerville, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2010 · N5798P · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot not using carburetor heat.
- [NTSB CEN10CA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA356.md): Beech C23 · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2010 · N9253S · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s loss of airplane control while landing with gusting wind.
- [NTSB CEN10CA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA296.md): Mooney M20M · Port Clinton, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 4, 2010 · N1054B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delayed decision to abort the landing and his failure to properly reconfigure the airplane during the aborted landing attempt.
- [NTSB WPR10LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA271.md): Shaffer William C Quicksilver MX II SP · Visalia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2010 · N4399J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions and failure to maintain runway alignment while landing.
- [NTSB WPR10CA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA296.md): Cessna P210N · Petaluma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2010 · N210SL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN10CA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA249.md): Quicksilver GT-500 · Big Lake, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 11, 2010 · N5502D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control when the airplane unexpectedly encountered a downdraft shortly after takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR10CA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA218.md): Cessna 172 · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 28, 2010 · N914JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions during taxi.
- [NTSB ERA10FA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA246.md): Beech 58 · Bear Branch, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2010 · N1856S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, his continued flight into adverse weather (icing conditions), and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during the emergency descent.
- [NTSB WPR10CA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA203.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Taft, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 11, 2010 · N2887P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control during takeoff upon encountering a strong wind gust.
- [NTSB CEN10CA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA192.md): Stroup Robert RV-6 · Muleshoe, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 5, 2010 · N58BD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in strong, gusting winds.
- [NTSB CEN10CA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA187.md): Maule MXT-7-180 · Maybee, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 3, 2010 · N125AB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for gusting crosswinds resulting in the loss of directional control while landing.
- [NTSB ERA10CA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA185.md): Shaw Fisher FP 404 · Lillian, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 22, 2010 · N6587V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate weather evaluation and failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN10IA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10IA157.md): Embraer EMB-145LR · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2010 · N16561 · Minor damage
  > An in-flight encounter with lightning. Contributing to the incident was the damaged and displaced tailcone bulkhead frame that inhibited the full travel of the elevator during approach.
- [NTSB CEN10CA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA160.md): Ultralight America Spitfire II Modelctv · Cameron, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 13, 2010 · N6524R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control while maneuvering during a forced landing after a partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN10FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA114.md): Beech A36 · Winslow, AR · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 2010 · N1085D · Substantial damage
  > The instrument-rated pilot's spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of airplane control during flight in instrument meteorological and conditions favorable for structural icing.
- [NTSB CEN10LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA117.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-60 · Amarillo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 2010 · N644EM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control while landing on an ice/snow covered runway.
- [NTSB ANC10CA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA015.md): Cessna 172H · Nightmute, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 23, 2010 · N3718F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane in a strong gusting wind, and his decision to taxi for takeoff in such conditions.
- [NTSB CEN10LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA105.md): Beech B200 · Sioux City, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 2010 · N586BC · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew's decision to attempt a flight that was below takeoff, landing, and alternate airport weather minimums, which led to a touchdown off the runway surface by the pilot-in-command.
- [NTSB ERA10LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA105.md): Cessna 172S · Greenbush, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 2010 · N5118J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to attempt a transoceanic flight in turbulent, icing conditions, with an overweight airplane that was not approved for moderate turbulence and not equipped with deicing systems. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's…

## 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") = 2010
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '400' 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/400/sequence?year=2010

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