# 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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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB ERA10LA421](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA421.md): Cessna 172R · Key West, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2010 · N2435X · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot's spatial disorientation during night, over-water, low-ambient-light conditions, which resulted in the airplane impacting the ocean.
- [NTSB ERA10CA420](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA420.md): Cessna 150A · West Liberty, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2010 · N7023X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature turn toward trees during the initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the airplane's high gross weight and density altitude that precluded a normal takeoff and climb.
- [NTSB CEN10LA487](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA487.md): Shpakow Thomas SA 750 · Brighton, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2010 · N28KT · Substantial damage
  > The radio-controlled airplane operator’s decision to maneuver his airplane outside of the designated operating area, resulting in a collision with a bi-plane. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a formally designated spotter.
- [NTSB CEN10LA478](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA478.md): Aeronca 7CCM · Justin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2010 · N85065 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's delay in transferring fuel from the gravity feed wing tanks to the main tank.
- [NTSB CEN10CA485](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA485.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Mack, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2010 · N404LE · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during a practice autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN10CA480](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA480.md): Buckeye Industries Dream Machine · Seymour, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2010 · N61638 · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent encounter with turbulence which exceeded the performance capability of the powered parachute.
- [NTSB CEN10CA479](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA479.md): Beech A23-19 · Wichita, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2010 · N6919Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control while landing with a gusting wind.
- [NTSB WPR10FA399](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA399.md): Piper PA28R · Emigrant Gap, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2010 · N3463Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilots’ failure to maintain sufficient altitude to clear terrain while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB WPR10CA401](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA401.md): Cessna 180D · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 13, 2010 · N6475X · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting from unporting when the pilot entered into a slip during the turn to the final approach leg.
- [NTSB WPR10CA400](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA400.md): Beech C23 · Wenden, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 13, 2010 · N9761L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate bounced landing recovery and failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA10CA419](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA419.md): Schweizer SGS 1-34 · Groveland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 13, 2010 · N65916 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to attain the proper approach path to the runway, resulting in landing short of the runway.
- [NTSB CEN10LA482](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA482.md): Cessna T210M · Put-in-Bay, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2010 · N14AW · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power while on final approach for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10LA477](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA477.md): Bell 206B · Rocky Mount, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2010 · N54BE · Substantial damage
  > A dynamic rollover inadvertently induced by the pilot during landing.
- [NTSB WPR10CA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA372.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Garberville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 12, 2010 · N9353C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper airspeed, misjudged approach, and failure to attain the proper touchdown point. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of familiarity with the airport.
- [NTSB ERA10WA428](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10WA428.md): Robinson R44 · Milazzo, Italy · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 12, 2010 · I-KOST · Destroyed
  > On August 12, 2010, about 0600 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Robinson R44, Italian registration I-KOST, operated by Intesa Leasing, Rent and Fly, as a personal flight, collided with a building and the ground during takeoff from a private field at…
- [NTSB ERA10CA418](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA418.md): Cessna 182F · Canon, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 12, 2010 · N3562Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA10CA417](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA417.md): Piper PA-25-260 · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 12, 2010 · N254AB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN10LA492](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA492.md): Infinity Infinity · Little Rock, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2010 · N208FA · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the control lanyard for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10LA476](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA476.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Winnfield, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2010 · N9507J · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ANC10FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10FA069.md): Piper PA-18-150 · McGrath, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2010 · N2413H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions and the airplane’s subsequent aerodynamic stall, which resulted in an in-flight collision with mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB WPR10LA396](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA396.md): Grumman G164 · Tracy, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2010 · N6781K · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power while maneuvering due to an internal catastrophic failure to the master rod and piston connecting rod links.
- [NTSB WPR10FA397](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA397.md): Aero Commander 500-B · Burns, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2010 · N500FV · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument rated pilot's improper decision to continue flight into an area of known instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain control of the airplane after entering those conditions.
- [NTSB ERA10FA414](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA414.md): Cessna 172 · Orange, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2010 · N21363 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots did not maintain control of the airplane during a flight in dark night conditions due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB CEN10LA475](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA475.md): Aeronca 11CC · Silver City, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2010 · N4546E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff and the certificated flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB CEN10LA474](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA474.md): Cessna A185F · Farmington, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2010 · N4492 · Substantial damage
  > Pre-existing damage of the through-bolt that attached the inboard end of the gear leg to the airframe hard-point, likely caused during maintenance on the gear.
- [NTSB CEN10LA472](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA472.md): Piper PA-18 · Aspen, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2010 · N350CC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR10LA395](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA395.md): Embraer EMB-145XR · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2010 · N14105 · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird while on the downwind leg of the traffic pattern during a visual approach.
- [NTSB WPR10LA393](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA393.md): Piper PA18A · Billings, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2010 · N2660A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain lateral and directional control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB ERA10LA424](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA424.md): W.H. Hunnicutt Hobo · Fletcher, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2010 · N884WH · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to select an adequate forced landing site.
- [NTSB ERA10LA410](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA410.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Eastman, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2010 · N730FT · Substantial damage
  > Both pilots’ failure to use emergency checklist procedures for restarting the engine after the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA10FA409](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA409.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Washington, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2010 · N220ST · Substantial damage
  > The manufacturer's inadequate quality control and improper manufacture of the fuel servo diaphragm assembly, which resulted in fatigue cracking of the hub stud and subsequent loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN10WA471](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10WA471.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Oxfordshire, United Kingdom · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 10, 2010 · N470RD · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR10CA394](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA394.md): Cessna 170 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2010 · N179MM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA10CA413](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA413.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar Plus · Lancaster, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2010 · N927LA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA10CA412](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA412.md): Mooney M20M · Poughkeepsie, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2010 · N9153Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing, loss of directional control and runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA10CA411](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA411.md): Piper PA28 · Marshfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2010 · N2150F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a vehicle while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was his inadequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB DCA10LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA10LA083.md): Embraer ERJ 170 100 SE · Summit, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2010 · N856RW · No damage
  > the abrupt maneuver that was appropriately initiated to comply with the TCAS resolution advisory caused by the momentary projected loss of separation from converging traffic. Contributing to the accident was a passenger's decision to disregard the seatbelt…
- [NTSB ANC10MA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10MA068.md): Dehavilland DHC-3 · Aleknagik, AK · Accident · 5 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Aug 9, 2010 · N455A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's temporary unresponsiveness for reasons that could not be established from the available information. Contributing to the investigation's inability to determine exactly what occurred in the final minutes of the flight was the lack of a cockpit…
- [NTSB ANC10CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA072.md): Piper J5C · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2010 · N38532 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, and his selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.
- [NTSB WPR10FA388](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA388.md): Diamond HK36 · Bend, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2010 · N40440 · Substantial damage
  > An condition, which could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation, that prompted the pilot to discontinue the flight. Contributing to the accident…
- [NTSB WPR10CA431](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA431.md): Hemmer MINI-MAX 1600R · Davis, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 8, 2010 · N71031 · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s encounter with the wake turbulence of another aircraft.
- [NTSB WPR10CA392](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA392.md): Cessna 172P · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 8, 2010 · N64204 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR10CA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA391.md): Stinson 108-3 · Bridgeport, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 8, 2010 · N230SS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR10CA390](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA390.md): Cessna 152 · Livermore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 8, 2010 · N6165M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during final approach, resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA10WA415](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10WA415.md): Hughes 369 · Minsk, Belarus · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 8, 2010 · D-HDWM · Destroyed
  > On August 8, 2010, at 1249 coordinated universal time (1549 local time), a Hughes 369, German registration D-HDWM, was destroyed when it impacted terrain at Borovaya Airfield (UMMB), near Minsk, Belarus. The German pilot was fatally injured. The helicopter…
- [NTSB ERA10LA408](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA408.md): Quest Kodiak 100 · Naples, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2010 · N917CM · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control during landing for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10CA407](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA407.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Aguadilla, PR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 8, 2010 · N367JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight performance calculations, which resulted in the overweight helicopter's lack of hover capability out of ground effect.
- [NTSB ERA10CA406](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA406.md): Cessna 172 · Chattanooga, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 8, 2010 · N51745 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper execution of the go-around procedure.
- [NTSB CEN10RA511](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10RA511.md): Piper PA-28 · San Jose, Costa Rica · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 8, 2010 · TI-AGR · Substantial damage
  > On August 8, 2010, a Piper PA-28-180, TI-AGR, was substantially damaged following an in-flight fire during a departure from the Tobias Bolaños Palma International Airport (MRPV), Favorita Norte, Pavas, Costa Rica. The pilot, the sole occupant was not injured.…
- [NTSB CEN10LA484](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA484.md): Rammel Thomas W Searey · Cokato, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2010 · N452TR · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the composite skin on one of the three propeller blades that resulted in an in-flight vibration, and the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the water while maneuvering to avoid obstacles in preparation for a precautionary landing.

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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
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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