# NTSB investigations, 2009: Miscellaneous/other

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 ANC10LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10LA007.md): Piper PA-18-160 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2009 · N1042A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR10CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA042.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Marsing, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 31, 2009 · N74607 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm during the approach and subsequent go-around and the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB WPR10CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA035.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Angwin, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 30, 2009 · N1721T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly identify the runway surface for takeoff and his subsequent failure to abort the takeoff when he realized he was not on the runway. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to select the appropriate radio frequency…
- [NTSB ANC10CA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA009.md): Cessna 182C · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 30, 2009 · N8944T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR10CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA037.md): Socata TB200 · Edwards, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 24, 2009 · N3052N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the sunglare.
- [NTSB CEN10FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA021.md): Cessna P210N · Rifle, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2009 · N7217S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly identify the power lever and, instead, manipulating the propeller condition lever.
- [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 WPR10LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA022.md): Cessna 208B · Molokai, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2009 · N861MA · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the ramp agent to use a tail stand.
- [NTSB CEN10CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA010.md): Aerostar International RX-7 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 5, 2009 · N9126K · Minor damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from a known obstacle and the pilot’s failure to maintain control of the balloon during the sudden climb following the ejection of the passenger.
- [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 CEN09FA610](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA610.md): Mooney M20M · Albany, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2009 · N400DE · Substantial damage
  > The incapacitation of the pilot during high-altitude cruise flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA544](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA544.md): Celier Xenon RST · Mount Pleasant, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2009 · N4462J · Substantial damage
  > The gyroplane's inadequate climb performance for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09FA601](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA601.md): Cessna T210 · Hilltop Lakes, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2009 · N9734Y · Destroyed
  > The loss of control of the airplane in dark night light conditions due to the pilot’s spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB ERA09CA548](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA548.md): Piper PA-20 · Herlong, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 13, 2009 · N7705K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper visual lookout while taxing on soft terrain.
- [NTSB CEN09CA569](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA569.md): Cessna T210 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2009 · N6442Y · Substantial damage
  > A temporary loss of elevator pitch control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09LA436](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA436.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Torrance, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2009 · N8361X · Substantial damage
  > A main rotor overspeed due to the pilot’s failure to maintain rotor RPM within allowable limits during a practice autorotation.
- [NTSB ANC09CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA089.md): Aeronca 15AC · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 28, 2009 · N1301H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a runway excursion, collision with terrain, and nose over.
- [NTSB WPR09FA414](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA414.md): Piper PA-25 · Creswell, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2009 · N6353Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff for a glider tow operation. Contributing to the accident were the tow pilot's impairment due to marijuana use and the low altitude of the flight that reduced the time available to recover from an…
- [NTSB CEN09LA525](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA525.md): Cessna 182 · Caddo Mills, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2009 · N2364G · Minor damage
  > The failure of the operator to ensure that the airplane engine was shutdown during passenger unloading and the lack of adequate supervision of the passenger by the pilot and ground crewmember.
- [NTSB CEN09LA488](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA488.md): Piontkowski Challenger · Kankakee, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2009 · N4526G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the telephone line and his poor judgment to fly while under the influence of alcohol. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment due to the alcohol consumption.
- [NTSB ERA09LA435](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA435.md): Beech B90 · West Point, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2009 · N1999G · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent deployment of the instructor's reserve parachute.
- [NTSB ERA09FA429](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA429.md): Cirrus SR-22 · Ravenswood, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2009 · N581DS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper modification of the certified, on-board oxygen system, which resulted in incapacitation due to hypoxia, and the airplane's subsequent uncontrolled descent into terrain.
- [NTSB CEN09LA502](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA502.md): Cessna 337F · Frankfort, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2009 · N337BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot intentionally attempting to take off with an inoperative engine, which lead to the airplane's inability to maintain airspeed in the initial climb, resulting in a stall and impact with trees.
- [NTSB CEN09CA485](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA485.md): Taylorcraft BC12-65 · Flushing, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2009 · N77FJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate descent rate and airspeed on final resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA09LA421](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA421.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Dunedin, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2009 · N645JC · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09TA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09TA356.md): Bell 212 · Willow Creek, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 21, 2009 · N212HP · No damage
  > The rappeller's failure to properly latch the rappelling harness to the rappelling assembly before exiting the helicopter.
- [NTSB CEN09CA449](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA449.md): Foglio Tiger CUB · Toronto, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 18, 2009 · N312TC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not turning off the carburetor heat prior to takeoff resulting in the engine's reduced performance, and his failure to remain clear of the tree during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN09CA439](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA439.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · West Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2009 · N3714T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear resulting in a wheels-up landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot being distracted by mowers near the approach end of the runway.
- [NTSB CEN09LA417](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA417.md): Cessna T210L · Santa Teresa, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2009 · N2118S · Substantial damage
  > The 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 ERA09LA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA358.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Plymouth, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2009 · N29496 · Substantial damage
  > The CFI's inadequate preflight planning and delay to abort the takeoff from the soft takeoff area.
- [NTSB DCA09WA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA09WA058.md): Boeing 767 · Taipei, Taiwan, Taiwan · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 5, 2009 · JA-613J · Minor damage
  > On June 6, 2009, Japan Airlines flight 653, a Boeing 767-300, registration JA-613J, experienced a cabin fire during approach to Taoyuan International Airport (TPE/RCTP), Taipei, Taiwan. The remains of a charred lighter were found in the nook between a seat…
- [NTSB CEN09CA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA328.md): National Ballooning 858 · Fremont, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2009 · N31802 · No damage
  > The passenger’s inability to position herself properly for the normal balloon landing.
- [NTSB WPR09LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA261.md): Enstrom Helicopter 280C · Ogden, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 2009 · N5699N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the helicopter's collective both during the takeoff sequence and while attempting remedial action in response to an engine over-boost condition, which resulted in a hard precautionary landing.
- [NTSB CEN09IA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09IA294.md): Boeing 737 · Houston, TX · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 13, 2009 · N371SW · Minor damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent application of excessive braking after touchdown, which caused the right wheels to lock and several tires to blow and resulted in a subsequent brake fire.
- [NTSB WPR09FA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA234.md): Upton Bakeng Duce · Ramona, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 9, 2009 · N86YP · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight separation of the right wing, which resulted from the pilot's performance of a maneuver that produced aerodynamic loads that exceeded the wing spar’s degraded strength. The wing spar strength degradation was due to the builder's failure to comply…
- [NTSB CEN09LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA278.md): Glasflugel H201B · Meadow Lake Airport, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 2009 · N17TD · Substantial damage
  > A programming anomaly within the winch's computer aided launch control system, which incorrectly limited the maximum winch speed during launch of the glider.
- [NTSB CEN09LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA274.md): Beech 35-C33 · Addison, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 2009 · N528BM · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power in flight due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilots' inadequate fuel management.
- [NTSB CEN09CA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA271.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Harlingen, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 29, 2009 · N2560Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to leave the helicopter unattended with the engine running in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR09LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA218.md): Weinberg RV-6 · Sparks, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2009 · N690V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the pre-takeoff checklist that resulted in the canopy opening during takeoff, which created a distraction, and his failure to maintain aircraft control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA09CA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA276.md): Arbc Inc DBA Lindstrand 60X · Louisville, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 26, 2009 · N877LX · No damage
  > The passenger's inadequate bracing during landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA258.md): Marlin Varieze · Santa Teresa, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 20, 2009 · N77JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, his failure to latch the canopy prior to takeoff, and his failure to complete the pretakeoff checklist due to his diverted attention.
- [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 ERA09IA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09IA240.md): Beech B200 · Fort Myers, FL · Incident · 1 fatal · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2009 · N559DW · No damage
  > The pilot’s abnormal heart rhythm resulting in incapacitation.
- [NTSB WPR09LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA189.md): Beech A36TC · Roseburg, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2009 · N333HP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the landing checklist, which resulted in a gear up landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB WPR09LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA184.md): Sikorsky CH-54B · Corvallis, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2009 · N719HT · Substantial damage
  > The improper assembly of main rotor blade control components by the operator's maintenance personnel, which resulted in the main rotor blade's divergent path and their contact with the tail rotor drive shaft during ground operation following landing.
- [NTSB WPR09CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA181.md): Max A Boesiger Jr Pulsar · Riddle, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 6, 2009 · N610RJ · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's becoming lost and disoriented. Contributing to the accident was fatigue, as reported by the pilot.
- [NTSB WPR09IA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09IA187.md): Liberty Aerospace Liberty XL-2 · Camarillo, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2009 · N519XL · Minor damage
  > The cruise flight separation of the canopy door. Contributing to the incident was the pilot's failure to ensure that the left side door was securely closed prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN09FA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA220.md): Cessna E162 · El Dorado, KS · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2009 · N162CE · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the Ballistic Recovery System to disconnect due to twisted attachment straps.
- [NTSB WPR09LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA151.md): Gates Learjet Learjet 55 · Casper, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2009 · C-GCIL · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew's failure to follow the manufacturer’s aircraft flight manual emergency procedures following a rejected takeoff that required a high energy stop inspection. Contributing to the accident was the flight's exceedence of the aircraft's maximum…
- [NTSB CEN09CA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA223.md): Beech D35 · Taos, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 16, 2009 · N342R · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student pilot to complete the before landing checklist. Contributing to the accident was his failure to lower the landing gear before landing.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/900/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" = '900' 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/900/sequence?year=2009

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