# NTSB investigations: NONE, 2009

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 WPR10CA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA058.md): Cameron Balloons US A-250 · Napa, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 11, 2009 · N4062M · No damage
  > The pilot's encounter with variable winds which resulted in a hard landing and passenger injury.
- [NTSB CEN10CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA017.md): Cameron Z77 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 8, 2009 · N4502V · Minor damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the balloon during the approach and landing.
- [NTSB CEN10CA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA015.md): Aerostar International RX8 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 8, 2009 · N4014J · Minor damage
  > The pilot’s failure to select an adequate landing area.
- [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 ERA09CA525](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA525.md): Burkhart Grob G-103A TWI · Clermont, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2009 · N308BG · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action resulting in an off-airfield landing and ground loop.
- [NTSB WPR09LA449](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA449.md): Schweizer SGS 1-34 · Lake Elsinore, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2009 · N7656 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the glider after the tow line released during the initial climb.
- [NTSB CEN09CA577](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA577.md): Ketonen Schreder · Ionia, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2009 · N161HP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain control of the glider during the aero-tow launch.
- [NTSB ERA09CA485](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA485.md): Bell 206L-3 · White Plains, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 26, 2009 · N22ZA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to disconnect the ground power unit prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA09CA479](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA479.md): Jonker JS-1B · Tullahoma, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2009 · N504BT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath while on approach, resulting in landing short of the runway.
- [NTSB WPR09CA389](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA389.md): Eiriavion PIK 20B · Marana, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 5, 2009 · N77MA · Substantial damage
  > A loss of lift that resulted in an off-airport landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA496](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA496.md): Lindstrand Balloons 240A · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 4, 2009 · N494LB · No damage
  > A run-on landing of the balloon causing the basket to tip over, resulting in a passenger's injury.
- [NTSB WPR09LA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA381.md): Schempp Hirth Discus CS · Williams, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2009 · N7HV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain after intentionally releasing from the tow plane at a low altitude during the initial climb.
- [NTSB ERA09CA434](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA434.md): Let L13 · Sparta, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 1, 2009 · N66FL · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR09CA376](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA376.md): Schweizer SGS 2-32 · Heber City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 29, 2009 · N682U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive speed as he turned off the runway.
- [NTSB CEN09CA475](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA475.md): Glasflugel Standard Libelle · Faribault, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2009 · N3872 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain proper airspeed on approach to land.
- [NTSB WPR09CA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA359.md): Schweizer SGS-2-33A · Truckee, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2009 · N65825 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to avoid a stall during final approach to land. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience.
- [NTSB WPR09CA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA344.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26A · Lake Riverside, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2009 · N2701Z · Substantial damage
  > A loss of lift which necessitated a forced landing in a field.
- [NTSB CEN09CA434](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA434.md): Pdps Pzl-Bielsko SZD-59 · Durango, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 12, 2009 · N592JD · Destroyed
  > The glider pilot's decision to perform a low-altitude 360-degree turn while on final approach to land.
- [NTSB WPR09CA479](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA479.md): Schleicher ASK-21 · Jean, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2009 · N63JJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the glider during the initial climb due to an inadvertent encounter with wind.
- [NTSB CEN09LA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA353.md): Burkhart Grob G103C Twin III Acro · Gregory, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2009 · N103MS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the turn to return for landing, which resulted an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the ground winch tow cable shortly after takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN09CA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA358.md): Aerostar International RX-9 · Marathon City, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 14, 2009 · N9116M · Minor damage
  > A hard landing as a result of unexpected high winds and gusts.
- [NTSB ERA09CA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA320.md): AB Sportine Aviacija LAK-17A · Middletown, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2009 · N391BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing in gusty winds, which resulted in a loss of adequate airspeed and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.
- [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 WPR09CA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA272.md): Schweizer SGS 2-32 · Warner Springs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2009 · N5826V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while maneuvering in flight.
- [NTSB CEN09LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA318.md): Aerostar International S-60A · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 2009 · N120RB · No damage
  > The pilot's excessive descent rate.
- [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 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 CEN09CA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA269.md): Let L-23 Super Blanik · Adrian, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 26, 2009 · N238SB · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate compensation for the strong, gusting crosswind during landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's decision to attempt flight with known adverse weather approaching the airport.
- [NTSB ERA09CA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA259.md): Rolladen-Schneider LS8-18 · Fairfield, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 23, 2009 · N818FM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while turning on to final approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN09LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA201.md): Robinson R22 · Midland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 2009 · N456PH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a pole.
- [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 CEN09CA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA159.md): Cameron Balloons US V-90 · La Junta, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 31, 2009 · N2097H · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a safe rate of descent during landing. Contributing to the accident was the strong surface winds.
- [NTSB CEN09CA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA127.md): Eurocopter AS350 · Vermillion 229 · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 12, 2009 · N193EH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a known obstruction. Contributing to the accident was the location/placement of lightning rods in the landing zone.

## 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 x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('00000'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=00000&year=2009

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