# 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 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 ERA11CA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA061.md): Cessna 172N · Gaithersburg, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 14, 2010 · N249ER · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate use of the rudder, and subsequent loss of directional control.
- [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 CEN11CA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA068.md): Schweizer 300C · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 14, 2010 · N299RJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper execution of an autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA11WA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11WA073.md): Swearingen SA227 · Andahuaylas, Peru · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 13, 2010 · N781C · Substantial damage
- [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 ERA11CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA072.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Andover, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 13, 2010 · N15499 · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent collision with a deer on the runway during a night landing.
- [NTSB WPR11FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA045.md): Eurocopter AS350B2 · Pacoima, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2010 · N1231A · Substantial damage
  > The contamination of a spool bearing in the power turbine governor during manufacture, which led to the bearing’s failure in flight, a subsequent loss of engine power during departure, and the resultant hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA11WA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11WA060.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Luzzara, Italy · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 12, 2010 · N918SR · Substantial damage
  > On November 12, 2010, at 1000 universal coordinated time, a Cirrus Design Corp SR22, N918SR, experienced a total loss of engine power while in cruise flight, and was substantially damaged during a forced landing to field in Luzzara, Italy. The pilot was not…
- [NTSB ERA11CA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA062.md): Cessna 182 · Sevierville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 12, 2010 · N1992D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA11CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA057.md): Aeronca O58B · Livingston, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 12, 2010 · N46014 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ENG11WA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG11WA003.md): Boeing 767 · Perth, Australia, Australia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 12, 2010 · VH-OGO · No damage
  > On 12 November 2010, a Qantas Airways Boeing 767-338 airplane, registered VH-OGO, departed from Perth, Western Australia as flight QF768, a scheduled passenger service to Melbourne, New South Wales. Shortly after departure, the crew felt an engine vibration…
- [NTSB CEN11LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA069.md): Cessna 172R · Farmersburg, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2010 · N531HF · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR11LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA049.md): Mooney M20B · Marana, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2010 · C-GFRP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not secure the manual landing gear operating handle, which resulted in the landing gear collapse during the landing roll.
- [NTSB OPS11IA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS11IA101.md): Boeing 737-832 · 66 NM East of Hobe Sound, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2010 · N3742C · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > Air traffic controllers did not maintain required awareness of available flight data and aircraft positions, resulting in issuance of an incorrect altitude clearance that caused a loss of standard instrument flight rules separation between the two aircraft.
- [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 WPR11LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA044.md): Piper PA30 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2010 · N628R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's impairment by an undiagnosed medical condition, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent collision with a building during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly when he was not feeling…
- [NTSB ERA11LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA063.md): Aeronca 7AC · Merritt Island, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2010 · N82934 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing, which resulted in a main landing gear collapse and subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN11TA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11TA064.md): Partenavia P.68 · Anthony, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Nov 10, 2010 · N44956 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to conduct a low-level flight in mountainous terrain in an area where downdrafts were prevalent, resulting in the inadvertent loss of control and the collision with the terrain.
- [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 DCA11WA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA11WA031.md): Boeing 747 · Frankfurt, Germany · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 9, 2010 · D-ABVT · Minor damage
  > On November 9, 2010, a Boeing 747-400, German registration D-ABVT, operated by Lufthansa, experienced a fire in the APU compartment. There were no injuries, and minor damage to the airplane. This incident is being investigated by the BFU of Germany.…
- [NTSB CEN11CA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA062.md): Cessna 172 · Pineville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 9, 2010 · N9747L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/mechanic’s improper inspection of the airplane following the engine installation.
- [NTSB WPR11LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA042.md): Bombardier DHC-8-402 · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2010 · N422QX · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird.
- [NTSB CEN11CA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA060.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Watertown, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 8, 2010 · N3029Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent and premature use of the brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB CEN11CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA057.md): Six Chuter SR7 · Winnie, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 7, 2010 · N95087 · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the powered parachute's canopy on short final for undetermined reasons, resulting in a loss of lift.
- [NTSB WPR11LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA039.md): Lansdorf Qualt · Sonoma, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2010 · N3215S · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR11LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA038.md): Cessna T210N · Baggs, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2010 · N6179Y · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a connecting rod cap retaining bolt during cruise flight, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR11CA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA041.md): Aviat A-1B · Heber City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 6, 2010 · N178WW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the ground during low-level maneuvering in mountainous/hilly terrain.
- [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 ERA11WA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11WA068.md): Fairchild SA227-AC · Huanuco, Peru · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 6, 2010 · N115GS · Substantial damage
  > On November 6, 2010, about 1925 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Fairchild SA-227AC, N115GS, operated by LC Busre S.A.C., on a commercial flight, incurred substantial damage when the landing gear collapsed during landing at the Alferez FAP David Figueroa…
- [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 ERA11LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA049.md): Airborne Classic · Stow, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2010 · N582YA · Substantial damage
  > The operator's inadequate engine maintenance, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to conduct a downwind takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA11CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA053.md): Luscombe 8A · Hot Springs, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 6, 2010 · N71102 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind during landing.
- [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…
- [NTSB CEN11LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA061.md): Siai-Marchetti S.205/22R · Fruitvale, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2010 · N971WA · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning.
- [NTSB WPR11CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA037.md): Cessna 172S · Port Townsend, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 4, 2010 · N14511 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare/touchdown while landing, resulting in a loss of directional control and a runway excursion.
- [NTSB DCA11WA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA11WA007.md): Boeing 737 · Puerto Vallerta, Mexico · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 4, 2010 · XA-UHY · Minor damage
  > On November 4, 2010, a Global Airlines chartered Boeing 727-200, registered as XA-UHY, landed with its nose gear retracted at Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR), Puerto Vallerta, Mexico. The event is being investigated by the Government…
- [NTSB CEN11WA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11WA058.md): Beech C90 · St Anonin sur Bayon, France · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 4, 2010 · F-BVTB · Substantial damage
  > On November 4, 2011, approximately 1520 coordination universal time, a French registered Beech C90A, F-BTVB, was substantially damaged upon impact with terrain following a loss of control near St Antonin sur Bayon, France. The two pilots were both fatally…
- [NTSB CEN11CA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA056.md): Cessna 150H · Kenmare, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 4, 2010 · N23099 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR11CA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA040.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Carnation, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 3, 2010 · N4389Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point during a practice off-airport landing.
- [NTSB CEN11WA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11WA080.md): Piper PA46 · Sekowice, Poland · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 3, 2010 · D-EXTA · Destroyed
  > On November 3, 2010, at 1009 coordinated universal time, a German registered Piper PA-46-350P, D-ETXA, was destroyed upon impact with terrain following a loss of control near Sekowice, Poland. The pilot and one additional occupant were both fatally injured.…
- [NTSB CEN11FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA053.md): Bell 206 · Meeker, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2010 · N8533F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from electrical power lines during the low-altitude flight.
- [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 WPR11CA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA034.md): Cessna U206B · Cascade, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 2, 2010 · N3488L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain during a turn onto the final approach leg of the traffic pattern.
- [NTSB ERA11CA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA046.md): Bombardier CL-600-2B19 · Pittsburgh, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 2, 2010 · N454SW · Substantial damage
  > The ground crew’s failure to detach the air-starter hose from the airplane before moving the cart away resulting in structural damage to a skin panel.

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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=4&year=2010

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