# NTSB investigations: Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG, 2010

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 WPR11LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA080.md): Schaefer Kitfox 4 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2010 · N95FT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to recognize the onset of and to prevent an aerodynamic stall at low altitude. Contributing to the accident were the manufacturer’s conflicting guidance about the power setting for takeoff and the pilot’s decision to conduct a…
- [NTSB CEN11LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA090.md): Southerland Freebird Litesport U · Decatur, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2010 · N415US · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's reported inability to control his amateur-built airplane for undetermined reasons after the airplane inadvertently became airborne while conducting a high-speed taxi.
- [NTSB ERA11CA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA092.md): Haeussler Ray Sonex · Buffalo, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 29, 2010 · N469SA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff due to his abrupt advancing of the throttle.
- [NTSB CEN11CA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA065.md): Welch Thomas RV9 · Sac City, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 3, 2010 · N475TW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control while landing with a gusting wind.
- [NTSB ERA11LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA043.md): Aviat Pitts S-2B · Hilton Head Island, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2010 · N8ZT · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The Pitts pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from the Cirrus airplane.
- [NTSB CEN11LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA045.md): Walker Kenneth Sonex · San Angelo, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2010 · N234KS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment due to alcohol.
- [NTSB CEN11CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA047.md): Aardema Robert John 1 Aardema RAG WNG SP · Oshtemo, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 29, 2010 · N768BA · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the ignition system wiring, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA11CA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA029.md): Squeglia R/Wheeler W Hummel Bird · Hollywood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 18, 2010 · N824RS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN11CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA035.md): Borne Charles A III RV-4 · Los Lunas, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 17, 2010 · N353CB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing and loss of directional control.
- [NTSB WPR11CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA018.md): Deitz Avid Flyer MK4 · Colville, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 16, 2010 · N169WP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for a wind gust and maintain runway alignment during final approach to land, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree.
- [NTSB CEN11CA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA028.md): Weddington Double Eagle · Temple, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 16, 2010 · N132BE · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA11LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA011.md): Grumman G164 · Edison, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2010 · N48417 · Substantial damage
  > Leakage of hydraulic fluid from the internal fuselage line fitting, resulting in a subsequent loss of the right brake’s effectiveness.
- [NTSB CEN11CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA002.md): Gingerich Alton & Slagel Dean Christavia MK 1 · Nappanee, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 1, 2010 · N9049S · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR10CA466](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA466.md): Hiller UH-12E · Mecca, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2010 · N6053H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle while maneuvering.
- [NTSB WPR10LA462](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA462.md): Cosmos Phase II · El Mirage, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2010 · N56078 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight and starting procedures, which resulted in an inadvertent takeoff with the gust lock still installed.
- [NTSB WPR10LA468](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA468.md): Giboney Thunder Mustang · Reno, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2010 · N151G · Substantial damage
  > Failure of a connecting rod bearing and two connecting rods, which resulted in a loss of engine power while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB ERA10CA476](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA476.md): Goodman Robert Bruce RV-4 · Gainesville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2010 · N311U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid marked power lines during low-level flight over a lake.
- [NTSB CEN10CA537](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA537.md): Lewis Brandon Scott Exterminator · Rockford, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2010 · N815SL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the gyrocopter while practicing takeoffs and landings.
- [NTSB CEN10CA530](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA530.md): Cullis Ultracruiser Sport · Defiance, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2010 · N716CS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA10LA504](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA504.md): Aeronca 11AC · Mocksville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2010 · N85929 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point, following a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN10CA469](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA469.md): Hughes 269B · Lakeview, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 7, 2010 · N11XC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive descent angle during landing approach, which resulted in a settling with power condition.
- [NTSB WPR10CA389](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA389.md): Let L 33 Solo · Adelanto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 6, 2010 · N315BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inability to make it to the airport as a result of his inadequate planning for the gusting headwinds.
- [NTSB WPR10CA428](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA428.md): Holmgreen John B RV8A · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 1, 2010 · N525JH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate pretakeoff checks and failure to maintain control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s diverted attention due to the open canopy.
- [NTSB CEN10CA454](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA454.md): Piper PA-36-285 · Petersburg, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 29, 2010 · N57706 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a signpost during an aerial application flight.
- [NTSB ERA10LA379](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA379.md): Garlick Helicopters OH-58A+ · Newport, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2010 · N48LA · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate maintenance inspections of the main rotor blade inertia screw holes, which resulted in a main rotor blade failure due to fatigue. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the main rotor blades.
- [NTSB CEN10LA442](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA442.md): Lunceford Sparrowhawk II · Tell City, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2010 · N91814 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control of the gyroplane for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10CA441](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA441.md): Wolseley Motors SE5-A · Seymour, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 27, 2010 · N93725 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention while attempting to restart the engine.
- [NTSB WPR10LA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA366.md): Clark RV-9A · Oregon City, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2010 · N70720 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to depart with known mechanical anomalies and the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10LA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA365.md): Texas Air Ventures Comp AIR 8 · Mount Pleasant, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2010 · N882X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to retrim the airplane and maintain aircraft control during an aborted landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the accident airplane make and model.
- [NTSB CEN10LA409](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA409.md): Davis John TR-4 · Denton, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2010 · N767GW · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power and the pilot’s subsequent loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10CA421](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA421.md): Nord 3202 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2010 · N2256Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA10LA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA362.md): Garlick Helicopters OH-58A+ · Rowley, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2010 · N802JB · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the power turbine governor internal driveshaft bearings, resulting in the failure of the governor.
- [NTSB ERA10CA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA352.md): Vans RV8 · Port Orange, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2010 · N801RG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB CEN10CA395](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA395.md): Bell OH-58A · Roswell, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2010 · N415NS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from transmission wires.
- [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 WPR10LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA317.md): Worgull Hornet · Camp Verde, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2010 · N707BD · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight separation of the exhaust clamps for an undetermined reason, which resulted in the exhaust system striking the wooden propeller.
- [NTSB ERA10CA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA332.md): Crabtree RV6 · Sewanne, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2010 · N3856D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR10LA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA310.md): Rice KR-2 · Richfield, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2010 · N44729 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during initial climb due to a carburetor malfunction.
- [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 WPR10LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA294.md): Schleicher Alexander ASH 26 E · Parowan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2010 · N455S · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid the other glider climbing in the same thermal.
- [NTSB WPR10CA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA288.md): Burkhart Grob G103C Twin III Acro · Minden, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 11, 2010 · N41KP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's encounter with an area of degraded lift during cruise flight, resulting in a forced off-airport landing.
- [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.
- [NTSB ANC10CA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA050.md): Cessna 180 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 6, 2010 · N266V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, resulting in the airplane nosing over during taxi.
- [NTSB CEN10CA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA301.md): Cessna 421B · Anderson, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 4, 2010 · N421KB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to establish proper rotation and liftoff speed during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ERA10LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA294.md): Swanson RV-9A · Ashland, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2010 · N858JK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point during a forced landing in gusting wind. Contributing to the accident was a total loss of engine power, likely due to carburetor ice.
- [NTSB CEN10LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA274.md): Henney Michael A Vans RV-6A · Granbury, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2010 · N226MH · Substantial damage
  > The loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR10LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA250.md): Wildman RV6-A · Columbia, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 2010 · N578RJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind and improper landing flare.
- [NTSB ERA10LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA266.md): Aerostar S A YAK-52 · Jensen Beach, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2010 · N6868Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to perform an aerobatic maneuver at a low altitude, which resulted in insufficient clearance from the water to conduct a recovery. Contributing to the accident was the airplane’s extended landing gear, which resulted in a degradation of…
- [NTSB ERA10TA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10TA261.md): Bell 407 · Abingdon, VA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 11, 2010 · N31VA · Substantial damage
  > The improper repair of an engine component by a repair facility, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the repair facility to recognize that an improper repair had been accomplished, which allowed…
- [NTSB CEN10LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA242.md): Jorritsma Jerrold S Berkut · Loveland, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2010 · N3255U · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a malfunction of the fuel controller resulting in a compressor stall.

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## 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 x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('99999'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=99999&year=2010

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