# NTSB investigations

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.

Page 564 of 3,614 · 180,658 cases

## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB ERA10LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA032.md): Bell 206 · Eupora, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2009 · N57PH · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel contamination of the helicopter’s fuel supply.
- [NTSB ERA10LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA031.md): Piper PA28 · Brooksville, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2009 · N7220W · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning.
- [NTSB ERA10FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA029.md): Cessna 172P · Bennington, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2009 · N55479 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain during a night approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s non-standard traffic pattern over higher terrain.
- [NTSB ERA10CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA033.md): Elkins Christen Eagle II · Athens, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 25, 2009 · N78E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper liftoff, resulting in a collision with the ground during climbout.
- [NTSB WPR10CA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA084.md): Golden Circle Tierra I · Jensen, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 24, 2009 · N440KC · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power, as reported by the pilot, for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR10CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA037.md): Socata TB200 · Edwards, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 24, 2009 · N3052N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the sunglare.
- [NTSB WPR10CA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA031.md): Piper J4 · El Cajon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 24, 2009 · N24536 · Substantial damage
  > The left-seat pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR10CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA030.md): Piper PA18 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 24, 2009 · N83281 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.
- [NTSB ERA10FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA028.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Zephyrhills, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2009 · N98ZZ · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during a night approach for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10CA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA039.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Scranton, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 24, 2009 · N822U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter.
- [NTSB CEN10IA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10IA030.md): Curtiss Wright P-40E · Lincoln, NE · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2009 · N4420K · Minor damage
  > The right landing gear's partial retraction during landing due to paint contamination of the landing gear handle detent.
- [NTSB WPR10FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA029.md): Agusta A119 · Blythe, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2009 · N119AH · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA027.md): Commander 114-B · Adrian, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2009 · N6025U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation while on an instrument approach in instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB WPR10CA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA028.md): Eurocopter AS 350 B3 · Marana, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 22, 2009 · N105LN · Substantial damage
  > The improper use of the throttle by the pilot receiving instruction, and the check pilot's inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action, which resulted in the collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA10WA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10WA044.md): Britten Norman BN2A · Kralendijk, Bonaire, NT · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 22, 2009 · PJ-SUN · Substantial damage
  > On October 22, 2009, about 1417 universal coordinated time, a Britten Norman BN-2A/26, PJ-SUN, experienced a right engine failure during cruise flight, and subsequently ditched in the Caribbean Sea, near Kralendijk, Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles. The airplane…
- [NTSB ERA10LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA026.md): Fuji LM1 · Athens, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2009 · N2121J · Substantial damage
  > An aerodynamic stall shortly after takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA027.md): Cessna U206G · Elizabethton, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2009 · N120MS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to remain clear of rising terrain while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB DCA10WA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA10WA005.md): Boeing 737 · Budapest, Hungary · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 22, 2009 · TC-SKD · No damage
  > On October 22, 2009, a Sky Airlines Boeing 737-400, registration TC-SKD, conducted an emergency descent due to a rapid decompression and diverted to Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (LHSM), Budapest, Hungary. There were no injuries to the 6 crew…
- [NTSB CEN10CA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA026.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 22, 2009 · N593ND · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to ensure the landing gear was extended prior to landing.
- [NTSB WPR10LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA034.md): Aero Commander 690 · Cedar City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2009 · N690TR · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear accumulator/regulator and the installation of the improper priority valve, which precluded the landing gear from extending and locking into place.
- [NTSB WPR10FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA027.md): Cessna T210G · Provo, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2009 · N6869R · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB ERA10LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA025.md): Argence Enas A. Christen Eagle · Hernando, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2009 · N24EA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a return to the airport, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin.
- [NTSB ERA10FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA024.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Summerville, SC · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2009 · N62635 · Substantial damage
  > Flight into terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA030.md): Cessna 182 · White Plains, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 21, 2009 · N4731N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, resulting in a landing overrun. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s excessive airspeed in an attempt to comply with air traffic control’s request to expedite his landing.
- [NTSB DCA10RA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA10RA010.md): Boeing 707 · Sharjah, United Arab Emirates · Accident · 6 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 21, 2009 · ST-AKW · Destroyed
  > On October 21, 2009, a Sudan Airways, B-707, registration ST-AKW, crashed shortly after takeoff from runway 30 at Sharjah International Airport, Sharjah, UAE. The six crewmembers on board were fatally injured and the airplane was destroyed. The intended…
- [NTSB DCA10IA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA10IA001.md): Airbus A320 · Minneapolis, MN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2009 · N374NW · No damage
  > The flight crew's failure to monitor the airplane’s radio and instruments and the progress of the flight after becoming distracted by conversations and activities unrelated to the operation of the flight.
- [NTSB DCA10WA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA10WA004.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD11 · Ciudad de la Costa, Uruguay · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 20, 2009 · N701GC · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN10CA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA025.md): Cessna 172S · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2009 · N519ND · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB OPS10IA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS10IA001.md): Boeing 767 · Atlanta Hartsfield Intl. Apt. (KATL), GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2009 · N185DN · No damage
  > The flight crew’s failure to identify the correct landing surface due to fatigue. Contributing to the cause of the incident were (1) the flight crew’s decision to accept a late runway change, (2) the unavailability of the approach light system and the…
- [NTSB ERA10LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA023.md): Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · Winnsboro, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2009 · N502SL · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to monitor the simulated emergency procedure, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the intentional throttle application by one of the flightcrew.
- [NTSB ENG10WA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG10WA004.md): Boeing 737 · Melbourne Airport, Australia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 19, 2009 · VH-VUI · Minor damage
  > On October 20, 2009, at 0900 local time, a Virgin Blue Airlines Boeing 737-800 airplane, registration VH-VUI, experienced a failure of the right main landing gear outboard wheel assembly during landing at Melbourne Airport in Melbourne, Australia. No one was…
- [NTSB DCA10WA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA10WA003.md): Boeing 737 · Manchester, United Kingdom · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 19, 2009 · G-CELI · No damage
  > On October 19, 2009, a Thomsonfly Boeing 737-330, registration G-CELI, aborted takeoff after experiencing a right yaw at about 100 knots at Manchester Airport (EGCC), Manchester, United Kingdom. There was no damage to the airplane or injuries to the…
- [NTSB CEN10CA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA024.md): Cessna 170B · London, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2009 · N2719D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB WPR10CA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA024.md): Cessna A185F · Sand Coulee, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 18, 2009 · N1677R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind.
- [NTSB ERA10FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA020.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Oliver Springs, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2009 · N7906W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control while landing on a wet turf runway, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a tree.
- [NTSB CEN10LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA023.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Peoria, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2009 · N3357W · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during climb out after takeoff, which resulted in a forced landing to a roadway.
- [NTSB CEN10FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA021.md): Cessna P210N · Rifle, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2009 · N7217S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly identify the power lever and, instead, manipulating the propeller condition lever.
- [NTSB CEN10CA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA109.md): Skistmas George Pietnpol Aircamper · Toledo, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 18, 2009 · N6186L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR10LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA021.md): Aerotrike Naked Cobra · Virgin, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2009 · N10LK · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR10CA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA050.md): Aeromot AMT-200(SU · Placerville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 17, 2009 · N107MJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle during the landing rollout. Contributing to the accident was the presence of the brush in proximity to the runway.
- [NTSB WPR10CA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA020.md): Mooney M20J · Hesperia, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 17, 2009 · N1084Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper glide path and failure to maintain clearance from the airport perimeter fence during the landing approach.
- [NTSB WPR10CA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA019.md): Cessna 172S · Honolulu, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 17, 2009 · N5329L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's distraction and subsequent loss of airplane control after the cabin window opened during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ERA10LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA021.md): Palen AVRO-504K · Rhinebeck, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2009 · N4929 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the in-flight separation of the number 3 cylinder valve rocker arm attachment hardware. Contributing to the accident was the improper maintenance inspection of the engine.
- [NTSB CEN10CA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA022.md): Gottelt Herbert R Kitfox IV/ · Crystal Falls, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 17, 2009 · N94HG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain control due to an undetermined problem affecting lateral control of the airplane.
- [NTSB ANC10LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10LA005.md): Cessna P206C · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2009 · N8665Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land on a short gravel runway, and his failure to initiate a go-around, which resulted in an overrun and on-ground collision with a fence.
- [NTSB WPR10TA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10TA025.md): Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 500N · Los Alamitos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 16, 2009 · N521HB · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action during the instructional autorotative landing, which resulted in a failure to maintain an adequate rotor rpm to avoid a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR10CA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA023.md): Boykin Stephen Vance Rotorway E · Meiners Oaks, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 16, 2009 · N496SB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning which resulted in a takeoff with a tailwind.
- [NTSB CEN10WA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10WA058.md): Pilatus PC12 · Weert, Netherlands · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 16, 2009 · PH-RUL · Destroyed
  > On October 16, 2009, at 0730 universal coordinated time, a Pilatus PC-12/47 airplane, Dutch registered PH-RUL, registered to E.S. Management BV, was destroyed when it impacted terrain near Weert, The Netherlands. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at…
- [NTSB CEN10CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA018.md): Cessna T206H · Johnson City, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 16, 2009 · N454TG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed action in applying full power during a go-around after flying into a fog bank.
- [NTSB WPR10LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA022.md): Cessna 208B · Molokai, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2009 · N861MA · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the ramp agent to use a tail stand.

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

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