# 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 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 WPR11LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA076.md): Taylorcraft BC12-65 · College Place, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2010 · N36041 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the landing when he lost sight of the runway due to sun glare, and his inadequate compensation for the crosswind.
- [NTSB ERA11LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA100.md): Cessna 172 · St. Thomas · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2010 · N1348L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout while taxiing.
- [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 DCA11WA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA11WA018.md): Boeing 737 · Rio De Janiero, Brazil · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 13, 2010 · PR-WJO · No damage
  > The aircraft stopped to climb to cruising level at level 330, because the pilots realized that the pressurization system was not working properly. The "CABIN RATE OF CLIMB" was indicating +500ft/min, the "ALT CABIN INDEX" 8.0, and the differential pressure…
- [NTSB CEN11IA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11IA111.md): Cessna 560XL · Birmingham, AL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2010 · N498AB · No damage
  > The manufacturer's inadequate initial design and inadequate subsequent modifications of the tailcone, which allowed moisture to collect and freeze around rudder cables during operations in subfreezing temperatures, resulting in a loss of rudder authority…
- [NTSB CEN11IA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11IA108.md): Piaggio P180 · Columbus, OH · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2010 · N140SL · No damage
  > The failure of water to properly drain through the fuselage drain holes, thus becoming trapped and freezing around the flight control cables, which resulted in the loss of control authority to the airplane's ailerons, elevator, and rudder.
- [NTSB WPR11CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA077.md): Cessna 177 · Corona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 12, 2010 · N2262Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB DCA11WA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA11WA067.md): Boeing 747 · Medina, Saudi Arabia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 12, 2010 · HZ-AWA1 · Minor damage
  > On December 12, 2010, a Boeing 747-400, Saudi registration HZ-AWA1, serial number 27672, operated by Alwafeer Air as flight 1336, exited the left side of the runway after landing at Prince Mohammed Airport, Medina, Saudi Arabia. Two of the right hand main…
- [NTSB WPR11LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA075.md): Mooney M20J · Chino, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2010 · N4326H · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to properly position the flaps for the takeoff, failure to maintain airplane control during the procedure, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB ERA11LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA084.md): Aeronca 7CCM · Rochester, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2010 · N2053E · Substantial damage
  > The out-of-rig condition of the tailwheel lock, which resulted in a loss of directional control on landing.
- [NTSB ERA11CA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA087.md): Schweizer SGS 1-23D · Aberdeen, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 11, 2010 · N91896 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control during an intentional aerobatic maneuver (spin) resulting in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB CEN11CA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA122.md): Cessna 170B · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 11, 2010 · N1634D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB WPR11LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA074.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Chino, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2010 · N5800U · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue cracking of the upper torque-link attach lugs on the left main landing gear strut, which resulted in separation of the left main landing gear during taxi.
- [NTSB ERA11LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA083.md): Bell 206B · Isom, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2010 · N263CH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a known wire hazard during an aerial observation flight.
- [NTSB CEN11WA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11WA269.md): Eurocopter AS-350-B2 · Pickle Lake, Ontario, Canada · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 10, 2010 · C-FORS · Substantial damage
  > On December 10, 2010, about 0900 eastern standard time, a Canadian registered Eurocopter AS-350-B2, C-FORS, operated by Forest Helicopters, sustained substantial damage during an autorotation landing after a loss of engine power during takeoff near Pickle…
- [NTSB CEN11LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA120.md): Beech 300 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2010 · N206K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the aircraft checklist in locking the cabin door prior to departure which resulted in its in-flight separation.
- [NTSB OPS11IA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS11IA173.md): Boeing 737-832 · Covington, KY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2010 · N3731T · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > The local controller's distraction with a helicopter south of the field.
- [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 CEN11WA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11WA107.md): Cessna 750 · Finningley, United Kingdom · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 9, 2010 · G-CDCX · Substantial damage
  > On December 9, 2010, at 1022 hours universal coordinated time, a Cessna 750, G-CDCX, sustained substantial damage when the right main landing gear collapsed during landing at Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport (EGCN), Finningley, South Yorkshire, United…
- [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 CEN11LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA102.md): Flight Design Ctls · Willard, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2010 · N30LK · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fatigue failure of a cylinder exhaust spring.
- [NTSB WPR11CA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA084.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 8, 2010 · N418PA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles while taxiing.
- [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 ERA11CA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA082.md): Bell 206L-3 · Canal Point, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 8, 2010 · N955GT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the ground while maneuvering at a low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s fatigue.
- [NTSB ERA11CA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA081.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Pahokee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 8, 2010 · N666SL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA11CA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA080.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Canal Point, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 8, 2010 · N451DB · Substantial damage
  > Pilot fatigue due to lack of sleep resulting in incapacitation (falling asleep) and ground contact while maneuvering at a low altitude.
- [NTSB DCA11WA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA11WA017.md): Boeing B737 · Brasilia, Brazil · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 8, 2010 · PR-WJU · No damage
  > The Brazilian Centro de Investigação e Prevenção de Acidentes Aeronáuticos (CENIPA) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737 that occurred on December 8, 2010. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIU…
- [NTSB CEN11IA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11IA114.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · Colorado Springs, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2010 · N326AF · Minor damage
  > Fatigue failure of the nose wheel fork, which resulted in separation of the nose wheel.
- [NTSB CEN11CA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA123.md): Cessna 177B · Seymour, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 7, 2010 · N888VM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taking off with a gusting wind.
- [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 WPR11FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA073.md): Cessna T210M · Ogden, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2010 · N77CF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain clearance from obstacles after descending below the published approach decision height when visibility was less than published approach minimums due to heavy ground fog and he did not execute a missed approach after failing to…
- [NTSB ENG11WA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG11WA006.md): Boeing 777 · Lisbon, Portugal, Portugal · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 6, 2010 · D2-TEF · No damage
  > On December 6, 2010, at 11:15 local time, an Angola Airlines (TAAG)Boeing 777-2M2ER, powered by two General Electric GE90-94B Turbofan engines experienced a No. 2 (right) engine low pressure turbine failure after takeoff from the Lisbon International Airport…
- [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 CEN11LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA099.md): Boeing 747-47UF · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 2010 · N499MC · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The Boeing 747 first officer’s failure to maintain clearance from another airplane while taxiing due to his inadequate judgment of the distance between the airplanes.
- [NTSB WPR11CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA072.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Pullman, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 4, 2010 · N4100Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat while maneuvering, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA11IA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11IA091.md): Eurocopter Deutschland MBB-BK 117 C-1 · Boston, MA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2010 · N271NE · Minor damage
  > Improper installation of wiring associated with a medical cabinet interior, which resulted in chafing and a subsequent in-flight fire. Contributing to the incident was inadequate maintenance procedures for continued airworthiness.
- [NTSB CEN11LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA097.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Gulf of Mexico · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2010 · N350MM · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [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 WPR11LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA071.md): Boeing 767 · Pago Pago, Antarctica · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2010 · N584HA · No damage
  > The airplane’s encounter with convectively-induced turbulence, which resulted in serious injury to one flight attendant.
- [NTSB DCA11WA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA11WA013.md): Beech 1900 · Maputo, Mozambique · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 3, 2010 · Destroyed
  > On December 3, 2010, about 2040 UTC, a Beech 1900C, C9-AUO, operated by Kaya Airlines, crashed into terrain during landing approach at Maputo International Airport, Maputo, Mozambique. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed at the time. Of the 17…
- [NTSB CEN11LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA101.md): Beech 95-C55 · Claremore, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2010 · N211DS · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power on both engines for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR11LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA070.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Corona, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2010 · N11858 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to oil exhaustion as a result of a broken oil line.
- [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 ERA11LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA079.md): Easler Kelly Rans S6ES · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2010 · N26PP · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during initial climb 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 CEN11LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA089.md): Cessna 180 · Omaha, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2010 · N3246D · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a stuck check valve in the carburetor acceleration pump, resulting in an improper fuel mixture when the pilot attempted to add power.
- [NTSB CEN11CA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA104.md): Cessna 172R · Warrensburg, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 2, 2010 · N465CM · Substantial damage
  > A hard landing for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN11CA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA098.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Gregory, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 2, 2010 · N9145H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and failure to detect water contaminated fuel, which resulted in a loss of engine power during takeoff.

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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
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=2&year=2010

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