# 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 568 of 3,614 · 180,658 cases

## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB CEN09CA588](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA588.md): Powrachute Airwolf · New London, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 15, 2009 · N6126B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle during takeoff and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB WPR09LA475](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA475.md): Waco QCF-2 · Bend, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2009 · N11241 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model airplane.
- [NTSB WPR09CA478](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA478.md): Cessna T210J · Albany, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 14, 2009 · N899KM · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction of the left main wheel brake during landing due to inadequate hydraulic fluid in the left brake pedal master cylinder due to leakage.
- [NTSB ERA09WA519](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09WA519.md): Robinson R44 · Perm, Russia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 14, 2009 · RA-04289 · Substantial damage
  > On September 14, 2009, at 0700 Universal Time Coordinated, a Robinson R44-II, Russian registration RA-04289, operated by Geliks Airline, crashed 6.2 miles from the Perm Airport, Perm, Russia. The pilot and passenger were killed, and the helicopter sustained…
- [NTSB ERA09CA518](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA518.md): Piper PA46 · Chamblee, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 14, 2009 · N664RS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. Contributing to the accident was pilot fatigue.
- [NTSB WPR09CA444](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA444.md): Beech V35 · Hailey, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 13, 2009 · N81895 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing in crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA09LA540](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA540.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Gettysburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2009 · N466CT · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left main wheel attachment fitting due to overstress.
- [NTSB ERA09LA517](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA517.md): Cessna 172N · Hillsville, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2009 · N734TV · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB ERA09CA548](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA548.md): Piper PA-20 · Herlong, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 13, 2009 · N7705K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper visual lookout while taxing on soft terrain.
- [NTSB CEN09LA579](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA579.md): Cessna 172S · Park Rapids, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2009 · N523ND · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper climb rate during a night takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN09CA584](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA584.md): Yates W/Lazar M Safari Helicopter · Cedar Park, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 13, 2009 · N555BB · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight separation of the tail rotor blades and the tail rotor gearbox for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09LA449](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA449.md): Schweizer SGS 1-34 · Lake Elsinore, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2009 · N7656 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the glider after the tow line released during the initial climb.
- [NTSB WPR09LA446](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA446.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-1B · Creswell, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2009 · N9682L · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the malfunction of the engine's right magneto.
- [NTSB CEN09CA583](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA583.md): Sierra E5A Replica · Port Huron, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2009 · N44062 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA580](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA580.md): Alliant XLT-582 · Genesee, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2009 · N3284A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain clearance from the trees during takeoff into gusting winds.
- [NTSB WPR09LA445](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA445.md): Cessna 182K · Chemehuevi Valley, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2009 · N2819R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare while landing with a tailwind, resulting in a bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR09CA443](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA443.md): Cessna 305A · Helena, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2009 · N119WW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA09FA515](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA515.md): Cirrus SR-22 · Rock Hill, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2009 · N922XX · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and altitude while maneuvering after takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN09CA585](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA585.md): Cessna 170B · Dalhart, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2009 · N2929N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to land with a tailwind resulting in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB ERA09FA514](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA514.md): Beech A36 · Flat Rock, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2009 · N888WD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s attempt to maintain visual flight during instrument meteorological conditions, resulting in controlled flight into mountainous terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to advise the controller of the weather conditions…
- [NTSB WPR09FA437](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA437.md): Cessna 152 · Coolidge, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2009 · N94741 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both safety/spotter pilots to see and avoid the other airplane.
- [NTSB ERA09LA512](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA512.md): Beech H35 · Fredericksburg, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2009 · N5469D · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's mismanagement of available fuel.
- [NTSB ANC09CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA097.md): Cessna 180J · Juneau, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 9, 2009 · N42250 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged flare and loss of control during a glassy water landing.
- [NTSB WPR09LA432](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA432.md): Cessna P206B · Truckee, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2009 · N206ST · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed for flight, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with the ground. Contributing to the accident was the intermittent failure of the stall warning system due to a contaminated switch.
- [NTSB WPR09CA447](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA447.md): Cessna 172P · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 8, 2009 · N51594 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a parked vehicle during taxi.
- [NTSB WPR09CA438](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA438.md): Beech S35 · Fallon, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 8, 2009 · N272D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle during taxi.
- [NTSB ERA09LA510](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA510.md): Socata TB 9 Tampi · Milner, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2009 · N135ER · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the No. 3 cylinder exhaust valve for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ENG09IA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG09IA016.md): Boeing 767 432ER · St. Johns, Canada · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2009 · N840MH · Minor damage
  > Incorrect installation of a wire bundle, which contained wires for oxygen system, passenger address system and lavatory power, led to chafing of the wires on structure. The chafing eventually exposed the wire conductors and resulted in electrical arcing,…
- [NTSB ENG09IA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG09IA014.md): Boeing 737 · Los Angeles, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2009 · N670SW · Minor damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear inboard axle due to fatigue cracking as a result of fretting damage in one of the brake mounting bolt holes.
- [NTSB CEN09WA582](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09WA582.md): Reims F172 · Commune de Brethencourt, France · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 8, 2009 · F-BXIU · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Under the jurisdiction and control of the French government.
- [NTSB CEN09LA574](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA574.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164A · Kimball, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2009 · N6761Q · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to improper installation of an oil line fitting resulting in oil depletion.
- [NTSB WPR09LA442](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA442.md): Six Chuter SR 7 · Hooper, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2009 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate airspeed for the powered parachute while maneuvering at a low altitude.
- [NTSB WPR09CA433](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA433.md): Swalley Mark H CH 701 SP · Bremerton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2009 · N701V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind conditions and failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB ERA09LA509](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA509.md): Hebert Kitfox Speedster · Morrisville, VT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2009 · N43KA · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during the initial climb after takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA503](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA503.md): Piper PA-11 · Quincy, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2009 · N4778M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper use of flight controls following a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment from the use of an over-the-counter sedating antihistamine.
- [NTSB ERA09LA501](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA501.md): Keithley Thomas E Starduster Too · St. Matthews, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2009 · N26TK · Substantial damage
  > A loss of airplane control during approach for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09LA586](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA586.md): Cessna 172S · Duluth, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2009 · N568ND · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing, resulting in a hard landing and a propeller strike with the ground.
- [NTSB CEN09LA573](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA573.md): Beech B36TC · Sullivan, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2009 · N65873 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA569](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA569.md): Cessna T210 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2009 · N6442Y · Substantial damage
  > A temporary loss of elevator pitch control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA564](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA564.md): Cessna 180G · Canby, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2009 · N1250W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in gusting crosswinds.
- [NTSB ANC09LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA098.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Central, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2009 · N4186Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter after an in-flight encounter with a downdraft while landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate evaluation of wind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC09CA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA094.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2009 · N54182 · Substantial damage
  > A tailwheel malfunction that limited directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion, and collision with a building.
- [NTSB ANC09CA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA093.md): Aeronca 15AC · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2009 · N1187H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the off-airport landing resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA09LA500](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA500.md): Blum Matthew Aventura II · Boca Raton, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2009 · N6301M · Substantial damage
  > The improper assembly of both carburetors, resulting in an excessively rich fuel to air ratio and subsequent partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN09LA576](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA576.md): Cessna 170A · Grain Valley, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2009 · N9129A · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat.
- [NTSB CEN09LA571](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA571.md): Messerschmitt-Boelkow-Blohm BO-105S · Thibodaux, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2009 · N131EH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain control due to the mechanic's inadvertent switching of two cyclic control tubes of different lengths during maintenance.
- [NTSB CEN09LA565](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA565.md): Bell UH-1B · Arvilla, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2009 · N204JB · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft owner/mechanic/pilot's installation of an improper tail boom assembly and the resulting fatigue failure of the tail boom's attach fittings.
- [NTSB CEN09CA566](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA566.md): Piper J3C-65 · Mondovi, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2009 · N3549W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while in the traffic pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN09CA563](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA563.md): Halbert James H Rans S-7 · Short, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2009 · N615JH · Destroyed
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09CA441](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA441.md): Cessna T210H · Avalon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2009 · N2242R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during approach to landing, which resulted in a hard landing.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?page=569

## 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
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=568

---
OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain, except the copies of manufacturers’ service documents, which belong to their rights holders.