# NTSB investigations, 2009: Simulated/training event

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 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 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 WPR10CA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA065.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 25, 2009 · N505LA · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to arrest the helicopter's descent and to maintain lateral control during a hovering autorotation practice.
- [NTSB ERA10CA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA075.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Lebanon, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 20, 2009 · N321ET · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to arrest the helicopter descent during the simulated engine out maneuver resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR10CA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA028.md): Eurocopter AS 350 B3 · Marana, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 22, 2009 · N105LN · Substantial damage
  > The improper use of the throttle by the pilot receiving instruction, and the check pilot's inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action, which resulted in the collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA10LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA023.md): Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · Winnsboro, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2009 · N502SL · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to monitor the simulated emergency procedure, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the intentional throttle application by one of the flightcrew.
- [NTSB WPR10TA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10TA025.md): Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 500N · Los Alamitos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 16, 2009 · N521HB · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action during the instructional autorotative landing, which resulted in a failure to maintain an adequate rotor rpm to avoid a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA09FA524](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA524.md): Curtis John P SEA REY · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2009 · N563JL · Substantial damage
  > The flightcrew's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering during a simulated engine failure, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB WPR09CA448](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA448.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Irvine, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 15, 2009 · N796SH · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed and his delayed recovery action during the practice autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA479](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA479.md): Piper PA28-151 · Purcell, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2009 · N41930 · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's failure to see and avoid the power lines.
- [NTSB ERA09CA387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA387.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Winder, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2009 · N316SR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point during a practice forced landing, and the flight instructor's delayed decision to initiate a go-around.
- [NTSB CEN09CA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA351.md): Bell 206B · Justin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 12, 2009 · N43791 · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilot's failure to add sufficient power early enough to compensate for the strong gusting headwinds.
- [NTSB CEN09CA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA332.md): Hughes 369A · Baltimore, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2009 · N298SD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point, and his decision not to perform a go-around.
- [NTSB ANC09LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA036.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Chugiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2009 · N7352P · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot during a simulated loss of engine power, and the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat while operating at a reduced engine power while in carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB CEN09CA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA260.md): Cessna 210 · Richmond, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 22, 2009 · N7409E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot under instruction's failure to lower the landing gear and the instructor pilot's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB CEN09CA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA257.md): Enstrom 280FX · Dacono, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 20, 2009 · N409LH · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09CA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA234.md): Cessna 172RG · Charleston, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 5, 2009 · N6208V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the diversion of the pilot's attention to an airplane on a converging final approach course.
- [NTSB CEN09CA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA228.md): Remos Remos GX · St. Charles, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 22, 2009 · N446RA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path and airspeed during a simulated emergency approach. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB CEN09CA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA203.md): Bell 407 · Lancaster, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 27, 2009 · N2592T · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain adequate main rotor rpm and the failure of the CFI to provide appropriate instruction during the maneuver.
- [NTSB ERA09LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA173.md): Hughes 369F · Moyock, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2009 · N5205C · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to verify that the helicopter's skid was clear of an obstruction while demonstrating a one-skid and toe-in landing maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's decision to practice this maneuver at an…
- [NTSB WPR09CA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA118.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta II · Encinitas, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 18, 2009 · N588LE · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Contributing to the accident was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB ERA09CA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA175.md): Cessna 172 · Reidsville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 16, 2009 · N9289H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted recovery from a stall/spin.
- [NTSB CEN09CA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA162.md): Cameron Balloons V-77 · Terre Haute, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 8, 2009 · N7524J · Substantial damage
  > The loss of the burner pilot light during approach to the landing area and the pilot's failure to relight the burner using alternate sources.
- [NTSB CEN09CA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA157.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Cypress, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 6, 2009 · N234LA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm and the instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB CEN09CA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA148.md): Cessna 172 · Union Mills, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 1, 2009 · N53576 · Substantial damage
  > The certificated flight instructor's failure to follow correct engine clearing procedures. A factor was the unsuitable landing area.

## 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" = '600' 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/600/sequence?year=2009

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