# NTSB investigations, 2009: Off-field or emergency landing

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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB ERA10LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA102.md): Davis Michael J Longez · Dexter, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 2009 · N499CM · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to the chaffing and grounding of the single magneto's ignition lead.
- [NTSB ERA10LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA101.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 2009 · N8634V · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA100.md): Fpna A-22 Valor · Hunting Island, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2009 · N721FP · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel's inadequate inspection of the oil system's fittings during a routine oil servicing, which resulted in oil starvation due to a loose and/or detached oil line B-nut fitting that led to the engine seizing while in flight.
- [NTSB WPR10LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA087.md): Cessna 172F · Corona, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2009 · N8520U · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR10FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA085.md): Eurocopter AS350BA (FX2) · Hana, Maui, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2009 · N87EW · Substantial damage
  > An uncommanded engine shutdown due to an improperly calibrated fuel control unit (FCU) and power turbine governor (PTG). Also causal was the operator’s inadequate maintenance practices and procedures that failed to properly assess and correct the FCU and PTG…
- [NTSB CEN10LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA076.md): Beech 200 · St. Louis, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2009 · N411BL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly follow the manual landing gear extension procedure, resulting in a gear-up landing.
- [NTSB WPR10LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA076.md): Beech 35-33 · Lehi, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2009 · N316Z · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.
- [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 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 ERA10IA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10IA094.md): Cessna 208B · Rome, NY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2009 · N701FX · No damage
  > The operator's inadequate engine wash intervals, which resulted in compressor turbine blade sulphidation and subsequent turbine blade failure.
- [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 ERA10LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA077.md): Cessna 170B · Durham, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2009 · N2758D · Destroyed
  > The total loss of engine power in flight and a fire in the engine compartment for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10WA416](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10WA416.md): Embraer EMB-720 · Fazenida Liberdade, Brazil, Brazil · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 23, 2009 · PT-VIF · Substantial damage
  > On November 23 18, 2009, about 1440 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), an Embraer EMB-720D, Brazilian registration PT-VIF, operated by W.P.Comercio De Cereais LTDA, collided with a fence as a result of a force landing from a loss of engine power during cruise…
- [NTSB ERA10FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA074.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Wappinger, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2009 · N345AT · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a delamination of the No. 3 connecting rod bearing. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintenance inspection of the engine oil system.
- [NTSB WPR10LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA063.md): Budd Lancair Legacy · Watsonville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2009 · N7JX · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to oil starvation and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while approaching the landing area resulting in an aerodynamic stall, rapid descent, and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA10LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA073.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Hammonton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2009 · N909CW · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a blocked fuel vent.
- [NTSB ERA10LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA070.md): Piper PA28-151 · Port Charlotte, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2009 · N41765 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the separation of the spark plug hole helicoil from the bottom position of the No. 3 cylinder for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA052.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Saginaw, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2009 · N8297P · Substantial damage
  > The 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 WPR10FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA056.md): Beech A36 · San Gabriel, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2009 · N17803 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the exhaust band V-clamp during cruise flight, which resulted in an in-flight fire and a subsequent forced landing.
- [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 WPR10LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA053.md): Beech 35-B33 · Chico, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2009 · N9617Y · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during final approach for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR10LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA051.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2009 · N2165M · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA050.md): Grumman Aircraft ENG G-111 · Ft Pierce, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2009 · N120FB · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of left engine power and subsequent failure of the airplane to maintain airspeed and altitude on the remaining engine for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10CA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA049.md): Ercoupe 415 · Germantown, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 4, 2009 · N93659 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue operation of the airplane with a known mechanical deficiency.
- [NTSB CEN10LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA039.md): Beech 95-B55 · Brenham, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 2009 · N725GS · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power (right engine) during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA047.md): Mooney M20C · Fairview, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2009 · N6896U · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning.
- [NTSB ERA10CA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA046.md): American AA1 · Lake Placid, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 3, 2009 · N7266L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a power line.
- [NTSB WPR10LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA039.md): Sauer KR-2S · Glendale, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2009 · N811RJ · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a reduced fuel flow to the engine resulting from a misrouted fuel tank vent line, during initial climb.
- [NTSB CEN10LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA032.md): Cessna 210 · Walsh, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2009 · N7464E · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to failure of the No. 2 cylinder as a result of the failure of the repair facility to properly torque the lower four nuts on the cylinder.
- [NTSB WPR10LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA032.md): Powrachute PC 2000 · Leadore, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2009 · N4036U · Substantial damage
  > The 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 ERA10LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA032.md): Bell 206 · Eupora, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2009 · N57PH · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel contamination of the helicopter’s fuel supply.
- [NTSB ERA10LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA031.md): Piper PA28 · Brooksville, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2009 · N7220W · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning.
- [NTSB ERA10FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA028.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Zephyrhills, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2009 · N98ZZ · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during a night approach for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR10FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA029.md): Agusta A119 · Blythe, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2009 · N119AH · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR10FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA027.md): Cessna T210G · Provo, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2009 · N6869R · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB CEN10LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA023.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Peoria, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2009 · N3357W · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during climb out after takeoff, which resulted in a forced landing to a roadway.
- [NTSB WPR10LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA021.md): Aerotrike Naked Cobra · Virgin, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2009 · N10LK · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA019.md): Robinson R44 · La Belle, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2009 · N3038W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of main rotor rpm due to the failure of one or more of the drive belts for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA016.md): Piper PA28 · Meadville, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 13, 2009 · N8886E · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning.
- [NTSB ERA10GA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10GA015.md): Bell OH-58A · Ocala, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 11, 2009 · N911AF · Substantial damage
  > The excessive wear and failure of engine governor components for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR10LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA014.md): Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2004 Bravo · Franklin, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2009 · N649BV · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, as a result of the certified flight instructor's improper fuel system management.
- [NTSB CEN10FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA007.md): Beech 100 · Aurora, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2009 · N2TX · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel management.
- [NTSB CEN10LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA004.md): Temco D-16A · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2009 · N124N · Substantial damage
  > A 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 WPR10LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA003.md): Mateskon Fisher DAK · Bozeman, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2009 · N359JM · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to shearing of the crankshaft gear cluster bolts. Contributing to the accident was the lack of regular overhaul periods as recommended by the engine manufacturer.
- [NTSB ERA10CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA002.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Highgate, VT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 3, 2009 · N9237P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management which resulted in loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN10LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA008.md): Crawford Alan R Glasair II · San Saba, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2009 · N550AC · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10CA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA001.md): Bell 47D1 · Dorrance, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 2, 2009 · N74004 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA005.md): Beech A36 · Refugio, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2009 · N991PP · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to follow the correct engine restart checklist.
- [NTSB WPR09CA467](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA467.md): Beech 35-C33 · Tillamook, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 27, 2009 · N90LP · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to visually verify that sufficient fuel was on board prior to flight. Contributing to the accident was a malfunctioning fuel gage.
- [NTSB CEN09LA605](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA605.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Troy, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2009 · N4864S · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's selection of an empty or nearly empty main tank for takeoff.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/440/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" = '440' 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/440/sequence?year=2009

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