# Fatal NTSB investigations, 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 ERA11FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA101.md): Cessna 172H · Weyers Cave, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2010 · N2876L · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The inherent limitations of the see-and-avoid concept, which made it difficult for the helicopter pilot to see the airplane before the collision. Contributing to the accident was the airplane pilot’s non-standard entry to the airport traffic pattern, which,…
- [NTSB CEN11FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA133.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Milaca, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2010 · N9103N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not recover from an unusual attitude while operating in instrument meteorological conditions following a disconnect of the autopilot system for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s lack of recent flight experience…
- [NTSB CEN11FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA130.md): Cessna 210B · Loveland, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2010 · N200EP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's intentional flight into terrain.
- [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 WPR11FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA082.md): Aero Commander 114B · Lander, WY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2010 · N799RS · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to continue visual flight in instrument or marginal visual meteorological conditions in mountainous terrain, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of…
- [NTSB ERA11FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA094.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Spencer, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2010 · N30ZZ · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight collision with a tree while returning to land for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN11FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA125.md): Beech C24R · Wheeling, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2010 · N5293M · Substantial damage
  > The installation of the wrong engine-driven fuel pump, which resulted in a loss of engine power during takeoff, and the pilot's subsequent decision to turn back toward the airport at an insufficient altitude to complete the maneuver. Contributing to the…
- [NTSB CEN11FA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA124.md): Mooney M20E · Colorado Springs, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2010 · N79869 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to initiate an approach into weather conditions where the ceiling and visibility were below the minimums for the approach and where reported icing existed, in an airplane not certified for flight in icing conditions, and his failure to…
- [NTSB ERA11WA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11WA098.md): Bell 206 · Aracuju, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 21, 2010 · PR-HQB · Substantial damage
  > On December 21, 2010, about 1300 universal coordinated time, a Bell 206B, Brazilian registration PR-HQB, during an approach for landing; encountered a strong wind gust, impacted the terrain, and was substantially damaged in Aracaju, Segripe, Brazil. The pilot…
- [NTSB WPR11FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA078.md): Aero Commander 680FL · Perris, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2010 · N316KW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in-flight collision with mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB CEN11WA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11WA119.md): Raytheon 390 · Bever, Switzerland · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 19, 2010 · D-IAYL · Destroyed
  > On December 19, 2010, 1402 coordinated universal time, a German registered Raytheon 390 Premier I, D-IAYL, was destroyed upon impact with terrain while maneuvering near Bever, Switzerland. The two pilots were fatally injured. The airplane departed Zagreb…
- [NTSB CEN11FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA115.md): Cessna 182C · Crowley, LA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2010 · N8556T · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the magneto failure for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN11FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA110.md): Beech B60 · Edwards, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 2010 · N571M · Substantial damage
  > Controlled flight into terrain, while on an instrument approach in instrument meteorological conditions, for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA11WA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11WA090.md): Hawker Beechcraft TC-45J · Nassau, Bahamas · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 14, 2010 · N38L · Destroyed
  > On December 14, 2010, about 1442 eastern standard time, a Hawker Beechcraft TC-45J, N38L, registered to and operated by Monarch Air Group, impacted ocean waters about 7 miles southwest of Lynden Pindling International Airport (MYNN), Nassau, Bahamas. The…
- [NTSB ERA11FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA085.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · Pearlington, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2010 · N361DS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s controlled flight into terrain likely due to spatial disorientation, while flying over sparsely lighted terrain at night.
- [NTSB ERA11WA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11WA089.md): Beech 95-B55 · Bom Jesus do Galho City, Brazil · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 9, 2010 · PT-LEU · Destroyed
  > On December 9, 2010, about 2135 universal coordinated time, a Hawker Beech Aircraft 95-B55, Brazilian registration PT-LEU, experienced an engine failure, impacted the terrain, and was destroyed by a post crash fire in Bom Jesus do Galho City, Minas Gerais,…
- [NTSB CEN11WA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11WA105.md): Robinson R22 · Tourrettes-sur-Loup, France · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 9, 2010 · G-CBVL · Destroyed
  > On December 9, 2010, at 0755 coordinated universal time, a Robinson R22, United Kingdom registered G-CBVL, operated by Spiral Wing, Ltd., was destroyed when it impacted mountainous terrain under unknown circumstances near Tourrettes-sur-Loup, France. Visual…
- [NTSB ERA11WA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11WA088.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Roma, Italy · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 8, 2010 · N58SE · Destroyed
  > On December 8, 2010, at 1443 UTC, a Piper PA-32R-301T, N58SE, registered to Aircraft Guaranty Title Corporation Trustee,collided with a bus depot after departing runway 34 from Roma Urbe Airport (LIRU), Roma, Italy. The airplane had been recently purchased by…
- [NTSB ERA11FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA078.md): Cessna U206G · Leverett, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 2010 · N9742Z · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the crankshaft, which resulted from improper tightening of the cylinder hold-down nuts.
- [NTSB CEN11LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA093.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Ponca City, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2010 · N8320R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control during landing for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR11LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA069.md): Sabre Trike · Peoria, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2010 · N765MH · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [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 CEN11WA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11WA094.md): Cessna F150 · Linköping, Sweden · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 1, 2010 · SE-IGU · Substantial damage
  > On December 1, 2010, at 1711 coordinate universal time, a Cessna F150H, SE-IGU, was substantially damaged upon impact with terrain after initial takeoff from the Linköping Airport (ESSL), Linköping, Sweden. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was…
- [NTSB ERA11FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA074.md): Beech A36 · Theodore, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 2010 · N1860P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering at night in deteriorating weather conditions due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing.
- [NTSB CEN11LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA086.md): Maule M-5-180C · Emory, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 2010 · N244RC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control and failure to attain/maintain adequate airspeed during an attempted go-around after a hard bounced landing, resulting in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s recent minimal experience in airplane…
- [NTSB WPR11LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA064.md): Kennedy Lancair 320 · Hubbard, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2010 · N42BK · Substantial damage
  > The loss of control during takeoff for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment from an over-the-counter sedating medication.
- [NTSB WPR11FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA059.md): Mooney M20R · Hollister, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2010 · VH-PPA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not ensure the airplane was loaded within its weight and balance envelope, which resulted in longitudinal instability and a loss of aircraft control during the initial climb.
- [NTSB ERA11FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA070.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Destin, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2010 · N548C · Substantial damage
  > Controlled flight into water due to the pilot's improper descent below the published minimum descent altitude.
- [NTSB CEN11LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA082.md): Cessna 172M · Velma, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2010 · N4428Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's relative inexperience in pipeline patrols.
- [NTSB WPR11FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA054.md): Beech 19A · Newport Beach, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2010 · N6064N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN11FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA079.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Norfolk, NE · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2010 · N8675P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to continue the flight into instrumental meteorological conditions which resulted in a collision with a tree.
- [NTSB WPR11FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA061.md): American Champion 8GCBC · Bremerton, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2010 · N273MA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain clearance from terrain for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s use of oxycodone and his severe coronary artery disease.
- [NTSB ERA11WA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11WA075.md): Piper PA-25 · Tapurah City, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 18, 2010 · PT-WOP · Destroyed
  > On November 18, 2010, about 1700 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Piper PA-25-235, Brazilian registration PT-WOP, operated by Aeroagricola Boa Safra Ltda, lost control and crashed into trees during an agricultural flight at the Marape Farm, Tapurah City,…
- [NTSB ERA11GA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11GA066.md): Cessna M337B · Avon Park, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Final report · Nov 18, 2010 · N1309 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent encounter with an unexpected intense rain shower with severe turbulence at night.
- [NTSB CEN11WA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11WA088.md): Hawker Beechcraft F33A · Buttonville, Canada · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 18, 2010 · C-GSCZ · Substantial damage
  > On November 18, 2010, at 1842 eastern standard time, a Hawker Beechcraft model F33A (Bonanza), s/n CE-1709, Canadian registration C-GSCZ, departed controlled flight and crashed 15 nautical miles east of Buttonville, Ontario, Canada. The airplane was…
- [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 WPR11FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA050.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA20-C1 · Payson, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2010 · N978CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilots' failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a slow flight maneuver that resulted in a stall and spin, and the flight instructor’s delayed or improper remedial actions to recover from the spin. Contributing to the accident was the flight school’s…
- [NTSB WPR11FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA047.md): Beech C35 · Enterprise, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2010 · N747MT · Substantial damage
  > The noninstrumented pilot’s inadequate weather planning, which resulted in his failure to maintain visual flight while maneuvering under low ceilings in rainy and foggy conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB WPR11FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA046.md): Cessna 150J · Tucson, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2010 · N60858 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain airplane control while on final approach due to undiagnosed cardiac disease, which caused a medical emergency and subsequent pilot incapacitation.
- [NTSB CEN11LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA067.md): Brantly B-2B · Post, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2010 · N2268U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to operate the helicopter over the maximum gross weight and forward of the recommended center of gravity.
- [NTSB ERA11WA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11WA064.md): Bell 412EP · Trujillo, Colombia · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 13, 2010 · XA-UNI · Destroyed
  > On November 13, 2010, about 2115 universal coordinated time, a Bell 412, Mexican registration XA-UNI, owned and operated by Aeroservicios Especializados S.A. de C.V. (ASESA), crashed in mountainous terrain near Trujillo, Colombia. Instrument meteorological…
- [NTSB ERA11LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA056.md): Carlo Robert Quicksilver SPT 2S · Lajas, PR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2010 · N5593F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and entry into a spin.
- [NTSB ERA11FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA055.md): Mooney M20F · Copake, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2010 · N6878V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to monitor and maintain clearance from mountainous terrain during a visual descent to the destination airport at night, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB ERA11FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA054.md): Piper PA-44-180 · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2010 · N883FT · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both the pilot and the certified flight instructor to ensure that the left fuel selector was in the on position for takeoff and their failure to follow the proper procedures when the left engine lost power shortly after takeoff, resulting in an…
- [NTSB CEN11LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA066.md): Gearn Geary D Swearingen SX300 · Milford, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2010 · N3ZX · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR11WA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11WA043.md): Robinson R22 · Rolleston, Australia, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 9, 2010 · VH-TCG · Substantial damage
  > On November 9, 2010, at 0330 universal coordinated time, a Robinson R22, VH-TCG, operated by a private individual, collided with terrain during a mustering operation near Rolleston, Australia. The helicopter was substantially damaged and the pilot was killed.…
- [NTSB ERA11WA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11WA086.md): Eurocopter AS 350 B2 · Taltal, Chile · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 6, 2010 · CC-AAN · Destroyed
  > On November 6, 2010, at 2330 universal coordinated time, a Eurocopter, AS 350 B2 helicopter, Chilean registration CC-AAN, collided with terrain while in low level cruise flight near Taltal, Chile. The flight was operated by Servicios y Transporte Aereos…
- [NTSB ERA11LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA050.md): North American/Schwamm AT-6F · Fitchburg, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2010 · N164US · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a cracked carburetor float and resulting carburetor malfunction.
- [NTSB ERA11LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA048.md): Bean R E/R B Weld Glasair III · Winchester, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2010 · N7SY · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent climb and entry into instrument meteorological conditions during a course reversal, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of control.
- [NTSB DCA11WA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA11WA008.md): Beech 1900 · Karachi, Pakistan · Accident · 21 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 5, 2010 · AP-BJD · Destroyed
  > On November 5, 2010, a JS Air Pakistan, a Hawker Beechcraft B-1900, registration AP-BJD, crashed shortly after takeoff from Karachi-Jinnah International Airport (KHI), Karachi, Pakistan. All 17 passengers and 4 crewmembers onboard were fatally injured, and…

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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."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?fatal=1&year=2010

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