# NTSB investigations, 2010: 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 ERA11LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA106.md): Eurocopter MBB-BK · Cherry Point, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2010 · N854EC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's impairment during cruise flight due to a recurring stroke. Contributing to the accident was the Federal Aviation Administration's inadequate oversight of the pilot's known medical condition.
- [NTSB ERA11FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA095.md): Mooney M20R · Dundee, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2010 · N968SM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to operate in known moderate-to-severe icing conditions, which resulted in a loss of control during approach.
- [NTSB CEN11CA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA100.md): Cessna 172S · Lawrence, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 7, 2010 · N99HV · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s non-stabilized approach and improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN11FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA075.md): Hawker-Beechcraft A36 · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2010 · N314DP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control of the airplane during night instrument meteorological conditions, likely due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB ERA11FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA042.md): MD Helicopters 369E · Thomas, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2010 · N765WH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to clear the helicopter and its external load from surrounding structures and his failure to execute a timely release of the external load, which resulted in an inadvertent entanglement and collision with wires and terrain. Contributing to…
- [NTSB CEN11CA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA046.md): Hughes J/Hughes J Rand-Robinson · Pearland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 29, 2010 · N128JH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was an engine oil leak which partially obscured the pilot’s forward vision.
- [NTSB WPR11FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA032.md): Mooney M20J · Lander, WY · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2010 · N201HF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to depart into known adverse weather conditions over mountainous terrain, which required operation near the limits of the airplane's performance capability and which resulted in a loss of airplane control and subsequent ground impact.…
- [NTSB CEN11CA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA059.md): Hawker MK-20 Sea Fury · Breakenridge, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2010 · C-FGAT · Substantial damage
  > The improperly adjusted brakes and the pilot's failure to lock the tailwheel, resulting in a loss of directional control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to continue flying the airplane with a known brake deficiency.
- [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 CEN11CA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA015.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Richmond, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 8, 2010 · N38205 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's diverted attention to a landing gear indicator light that led to a loss of directional control and subsequent impact with terrain while taxiing.
- [NTSB ERA11CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA010.md): Bombardier CL-600-2B19 · New York, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 4, 2010 · N414ZW · No damage
  > The passenger's loss of balance while deplaning.
- [NTSB ERA11CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA002.md): Fleet 16B · Lake City, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 1, 2010 · N8742 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper use of the brakes while taxiing.
- [NTSB ERA10WA510](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10WA510.md): Robinson R44 · Davinopolis, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 30, 2010 · PR-CCO · Destroyed
  > On September 30, 2010, about 0844 local/1144 UTC, a Robinson R44 II, Brazilian registration PR-CCO, registered to and operated by a private individual, was landed in rugged terrain near Davinopolis, State of Maranhao, Brazil. Weather conditions and flight…
- [NTSB ANC10CA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA103.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2010 · N6819L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for an off-airport landing, resulting in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB WPR10LA458](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA458.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Mammoth, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2010 · N2153S · Substantial damage
  > Dynamic rollover of the helicopter during a precautionary landing.
- [NTSB CEN10CA533](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA533.md): Piper PA46-310P · Farmington, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2010 · N24WW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s premature retraction of the landing gear and the flaps during landing. Contributing to the accident was the inadvertent dimming of the cockpit lighting, resulting in a perceived unsafe gear configuration.
- [NTSB ERA10CA465](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA465.md): Stearman E75 · Jackson, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2010 · N1370V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's diverted attention toward an unsecured engine cowl door after takeoff which resulted in his failure to maintain airspeed and altitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane.
- [NTSB ERA10CA461](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA461.md): Yeager Lancair · McMinnville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 2, 2010 · N320CY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly latch the cockpit canopy prior to takeoff, resulting in his diverted attention and failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB ERA10IA459](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10IA459.md): Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407 · Marion, VA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2010 · N516MT · No damage
  > The cardiac impairment of the pilot during a positioning flight.
- [NTSB ANC10TA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10TA080.md): Aviat A-1B · Bettles Field, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 31, 2010 · N20HY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable off-airport landing site for a precautionary landing.
- [NTSB WPR10CA437](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA437.md): Holt Herbert L Long EZ · Afton, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 29, 2010 · N31939 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to securely lock the canopy prior to takeoff, which allowed the contents of the cabin to exit the airplane and damage the propeller. Contributing to the severity of the damage was the subsequent fire that ensued.
- [NTSB WPR10LA441](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA441.md): Cessna TR182 · Spanish Fork, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2010 · N738MP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not extend the landing gear due to his impairment from alcohol.
- [NTSB WPR10IA430](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10IA430.md): Airbus A320-232 · Sacramento, CA · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2010 · N590JB · Minor damage
  > The first officer’s inadvertent activation of the parking brake in flight, which led to the airplane abruptly stopping and all four of its main landing gear tires deflating, and his use of a nonstandard procedure to cancel the airplane's monitoring alert…
- [NTSB ANC10CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA079.md): Piper PA-14 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 26, 2010 · N5114H · Substantial damage
  > A faulty fuel quantity indication in-flight, which precipitated a precautionary off-airport landing, and collision with a road sign.
- [NTSB ERA10LA434](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA434.md): Cessna 152 · Hollywood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2010 · N93588 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10LA494](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA494.md): Cessna 310F · LaGrange, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2010 · N6762X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain altitude due to his distracted attention to a vibration of unknown origin.
- [NTSB WPR10LA407](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA407.md): Clark RV-6A · Nampa, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2010 · N621AL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in a collision with terrain during a rejected inadvertent takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN10CA481](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA481.md): Oliver A Bruce RV6-A · Trenton, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 15, 2010 · N50BU · Substantial damage
  > The canopy opening shortly after takeoff due to an inadequate repair and subsequent failure of the canopy latch, resulting in a emergency landing. Contributing to the accident was the lack of available runway remaining for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN10CA466](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA466.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Pettus, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 8, 2010 · N792SH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to exit the helicopter with the engine running.
- [NTSB WPR10FA383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA383.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2010 · N146CK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot‘s failure to maintain airspeed and airplane control during a turn from the base leg to final approach due to his diverted attention.
- [NTSB ERA10LA389](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA389.md): Cessna A185F · Newfane, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2010 · N4976E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to his diverted attention, which resulted in a collision with trees during the initial climb after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the passenger's attempt to secure the jump door after it opened…
- [NTSB WPR10CA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA382.md): Boeing PT-13B · Santa Rosa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2010 · N46590 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The failure of the pilot of another airplane to maintain clearance while taxiing.
- [NTSB CEN10FA448](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA448.md): American Champion Aircraft Cor 7GCBC · Midlothian, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2010 · N5027G · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s incapacitation due to preexisting but unrecognized coronary disease, and the student pilot’s distraction and inability to recover the airplane from a stall/spin at low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN10CA444](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA444.md): Brewster Fleet 7-220 · Manzanola, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2010 · N798V · Substantial damage
  > A collision with a hidden obstruction during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN10IA438](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10IA438.md): Bell 206 · Gulf of Mexico, LA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2010 · N317RL · Minor damage
  > The loss of main rotor rpm during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies.
- [NTSB ERA10LA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA377.md): Cessna 172N · Waynesboro, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2010 · N3480E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the short-field takeoff procedures published in the Pilot's Operating Handbook.
- [NTSB ERA10CA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA367.md): Bell 206 · Roseville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2010 · N302MG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a known wire hazard.
- [NTSB ANC10CA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA063.md): Cessna 172P · New Stuyahok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 18, 2010 · N63022 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, resulting in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB DCA10WA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA10WA078.md): Boeing 757 - 212 · London, United Kingdom · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 16, 2010 · G-CPES · No damage
  > The UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a B757-200 that occurred on July 16, 2010. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB investigation under the provisions of ICAO…
- [NTSB CEN10FA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA382.md): Cessna 421 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2010 · N88DF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning and management in-flight, which resulted in total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s use of performance-impairing medications.
- [NTSB WPR10LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA336.md): Johnson Helicycle · Arlington, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2010 · N62AJ · Substantial damage
  > An undetermined airframe vibration which led to precautionary autorotation and hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN10CA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA369.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Austin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2010 · N74546 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the helicopter, resulting in impact with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to ensure the door was properly secured prior to flight.
- [NTSB WPR10CA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA338.md): Adams John R JR Piel Diamant · Montezuma, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2010 · N278JA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from road signs during landing.
- [NTSB CEN10CA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA377.md): Aero Commander 100 · Jacksonville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2010 · N3792X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate approach speed and his delayed decision not to initiate a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the airplane type.
- [NTSB CEN10CA376](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA376.md): Wells Terry Hula Girl · Wellington, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2010 · N301TW · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the inadequate design of the engine cowling.
- [NTSB WPR10FA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA324.md): Cessna 182P · Avalon, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2010 · N222CG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incapacitation due to a heart attack, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB ERA11WA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11WA157.md): Beech 300 · Jundiai, Brazil · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 29, 2010 · PP-EPD · Minor damage
  > On June 29, 2010, about 1910 UTC, a Beech 300, Brazilian registration PP-EPD, operated by The Government of the State of Amazonas, Brazil had a blown tire during the landing roll following a forced landing shortly after takeoff from Jundiai Airport (SBJD),…
- [NTSB ERA10LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA328.md): Parks J L/Dreffin D Seawind 3000 · Sanibel Island, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2010 · N79DJ · Substantial damage
  > An overstress failure of the elevator. Contributing to the accident was the owner/builder's modification of the experimental airplane beyond the recommendations of the kit manufacturer.
- [NTSB WPR10LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA300.md): Arbc Inc DBA Lindstrand 120A · Grants Pass, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2010 · N501LB · No damage
  > The balloon ground crew member's decision to not release his hold on the basket of an ascending hot air balloon basket as it lifted off of the ground.
- [NTSB CEN10CA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA304.md): Bordelon Kitfox IV · Stanton, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 7, 2010 · N396BK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent propeller blade pitch change and subsequent loss of forward thrust.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/900/sequence.md?year=2010&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") = 2010
  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=2010

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