# 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 WPR10LA465](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA465.md): Mooney M20C · Visalia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2010 · N6090Q · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during takeoff, which resulted from the failure of the spark plug retention mechanism.
- [NTSB WPR10CA466](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA466.md): Hiller UH-12E · Mecca, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2010 · N6053H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle while maneuvering.
- [NTSB ENG10WA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG10WA052.md): Boeing 747 · Hong Kong, China · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 21, 2010 · D-ACGD · Minor damage
  > On September 21, 2010, 0930 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), an Air Cargo Germany, a Boeing B-747-412F,registered as D-ACGD, was performing a left turn to line up with Runway 25L for take-off 31C at Hong Kong International Airport. Just before finishing the…
- [NTSB CEN10CA568](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA568.md): Beech D17S · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2010 · N17GB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN10CA553](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA553.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer A/C Gulfstream AM G-164B · Blessing, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2010 · N8157K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from wires while maneuvering.
- [NTSB ANC10CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA097.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2010 · N24P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's rapid application of throttle and carburetor heat causing the engine to hesitate and lose power during takeoff following an aborted landing.
- [NTSB WPR10LA462](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA462.md): Cosmos Phase II · El Mirage, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2010 · N56078 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight and starting procedures, which resulted in an inadvertent takeoff with the gust lock still installed.
- [NTSB ERA10CA495](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA495.md): Skykits Savannah · Springville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2010 · N63XT · Substantial damage
  > Collision with an unknown object during landing.
- [NTSB ERA10CA490](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA490.md): Piper PA32R · Chamblee, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2010 · N9263R · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper placement of the fuel selector.
- [NTSB DCA10WA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA10WA099.md): Boeing 737 · Budapest, Hungary · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 20, 2010 · HA-LOE · No damage
  > On September 20, 2010 about 1:00 PM local time, a Hungarian Airlines Boeing 737-600, registration HA-LOE, experienced a yaw event at about 95 knots and aborted the takeoff from Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (LHBP), Budapest, Hungary. There were no…
- [NTSB CEN10LA560](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA560.md): Schweizer 269C · Schaumburg, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2010 · N34LB · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight separation of the left aft cluster fitting assembly following the loss of torque on the lock nut due to a manufacturing defect.
- [NTSB CEN10CA550](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA550.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Carthage, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2010 · N333NA · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s improper fuel planning.
- [NTSB CEN10CA549](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA549.md): Cessna 182D · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2010 · N9071X · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during the initial climb due to decreased engine oil quantity and pressure as a result of the engine's oil cap not being adequately secured.
- [NTSB WPR10LA468](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA468.md): Giboney Thunder Mustang · Reno, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2010 · N151G · Substantial damage
  > Failure of a connecting rod bearing and two connecting rods, which resulted in a loss of engine power while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB WPR10CA461](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA461.md): Dehavilland Beaver DHC-2 MK.1 · Renton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 19, 2010 · N24150 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the float-equipped airplane during an aborted water takeoff, resulting in a dragged wing.
- [NTSB ERA10WA489](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10WA489.md): Piper PA-31-350 · South Bimini, Bahamas · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 19, 2010 · N84859 · Substantial damage
  > On September 19, 2010, at 1440 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA31-350, N84859, registered to Spirit Air Inc, and operated by Pioneer Air Services was on initial climb out when the lower half of the main cabin door came open. The pilot reversed his course and…
- [NTSB ERA10LA488](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA488.md): Schulman Mosquito XEL · Halifax, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2010 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control while hovering. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s limited experience operating the helicopter make and model.
- [NTSB ERA10LA487](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA487.md): Navion Navion G · Dublin, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2010 · N2448T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly secure the oil drain plug after changing the engine oil, which resulted in oil starvation and an engine failure during cruise flight.
- [NTSB ERA10LA486](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA486.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Barnwell, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2010 · N799SQ · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the No. 1 connecting rod end cap for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN10CA548](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA548.md): Piper PA-17 · Edwardsburg, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 19, 2010 · N4610H · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during takeoff due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s improper fuel planning.
- [NTSB CEN10CA547](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA547.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Houma, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 19, 2010 · N436ND · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the crosswind while landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB WPR10LA483](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA483.md): Boam Rans S-6S · Roberts, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2010 · N4427M · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the detachment of the left carburetor from the engine inlet manifold. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to address a known engine vibration.
- [NTSB ERA10LA494](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA494.md): Cessna 172D · Palm Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2010 · N2483Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat which led to a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ERA10LA485](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA485.md): Beech 58 · Rainelle, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2010 · N86BR · Substantial damage
  > The improper rigging of the fuel selector by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA10LA484](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA484.md): Bell OH-58A · Covington, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2010 · N38FA · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to contamination of the helicopter's fuel supply.
- [NTSB ERA10LA483](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA483.md): Globe GC-1B · Clyo, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2010 · N3348K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper aircraft pitch attitude during the takeoff roll, which allowed the tailwheel to contact the grass runway and increase drag on the airplane.
- [NTSB DCA10WA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA10WA096.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD11 · Paris, France · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 18, 2010 · N574FE · No damage
  > On September 18, 2010 about 7:30 PM local time, a FedEx Express McDonnell Douglas MD-11F (registration N574FE), landed on runway 27R and crossed runway 27L Paris-Charles De Gaulle Airport (LFPG), Paris, France. As a result, a Boeing 777 aborted its initial…
- [NTSB CEN10WA546](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10WA546.md): Bell 206 · San Pedro Sula, Honduras · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 18, 2010 · HR-AVL · Substantial damage
  > On September 18, 2010, at 1757 coordinated universal time, a Bell 206B, HR-AVL, was substantially damaged upon impact with terrain near the La Mesa Airport, San Pedro Sula, Honduras. The pilot, the sole occupant on board, was fatally injured. The number of…
- [NTSB CEN10LA567](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA567.md): Cessna 320 · Denton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2010 · N56VP · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear push-pull rod.
- [NTSB CEN10LA551](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA551.md): Mccauley Gene E RV-6A · Kokomo, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2010 · N343BG · Substantial damage
  > Collapse of the nose landing gear during landing rollout on an unpaved runway due to a loss of ground clearance with the landing gear fork, causing the airplane to nose over.
- [NTSB WPR10FA459](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA459.md): Cessna T210N · Coeur d'Alene, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2010 · N111NA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions and failure to maintain clearance with mountainous terrain while maneuvering in an area of low cloud ceilings.
- [NTSB CEN10LA571](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA571.md): Ca Tecnam P2004 Bravo · Mason, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2010 · N508LM · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing to a bean field.
- [NTSB CEN10LA556](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA556.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Duluth, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2010 · N145DM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to identify and arrest the helicopter's descent due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB CEN10CA582](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA582.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Atkins, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2010 · N2309F · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during low-altitude flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10CA545](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA545.md): Aerospatiale AS 355F1 · Pikes Peak, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2010 · N5802W · Substantial damage
  > The helicopter's encounter with an unexpected downdraft, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ANC10CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA095.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Coal Creek, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2010 · N9764P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR10LA458](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA458.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Mammoth, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2010 · N2153S · Substantial damage
  > Dynamic rollover of the helicopter during a precautionary landing.
- [NTSB OPS10IA574](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS10IA574.md): Airbus Industrie A320-214 · Minneapolis, MN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2010 · N122US · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > The Local North Controller's issuance of a left-turn heading to the Airbus without establishing the position and heading of the Beech. Contributing to the incident was the Local South Controller's distraction with a ground movement operation and lack of…
- [NTSB ANC10LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10LA094.md): Piper PA-18 · Dillingham, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2010 · N9699P · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Both pilots’ failure to see and avoid each other during initial climb, resulting in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was the pilot of N9699P’s inability to use his airplane's radio for air traffic advisories.
- [NTSB ERA10WA509](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10WA509.md): Robinson R44 · Lagoa do Triunfo, Para, Brazil · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 15, 2010 · PR-DAN · Substantial damage
  > On September 15, 2010, about 2150 universal coordinated time, a Robinson R-44 II helicopter, Brazilian registration PR-DAN, was substantially damaged when it impacted the terrain in Lagoa do Triunfo, Para, Brazil. The pilot and three passengers were fatally…
- [NTSB ERA10TA481](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10TA481.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Inverness, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 15, 2010 · N2872S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent collapse of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB ERA10CA491](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA491.md): Mooney M20J · Hazard, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 15, 2010 · N1156U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fuel pump while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s diverted attention.
- [NTSB ERA10CA480](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA480.md): Powrachute Airwolf 912 · Pleasant Garden, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 15, 2010 · N377JA · No damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control on takeoff during an encounter with a wind gust.
- [NTSB CEN10CA552](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA552.md): Cessna 172P · Stow, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 15, 2010 · N97921 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN10CA541](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA541.md): Aerolite Bearcat · Mineola, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 15, 2010 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the oil injection pump resulting in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ANC10CA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA093.md): Cessna T310R · Nome, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 15, 2010 · N87256 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain during a special VFR approach, resulting in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR10WA460](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10WA460.md): Cessna 188 · Geraldton Aerodrome, Australia, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 14, 2010 · VH-KZF · Substantial damage
  > On September 14, 2010, at 0745 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 188 Agwagon, VH-KZF, collided with terrain during takeoff for an aerial application flight near Geraldton Aerodrome, Australia. The airplane was operated by Prestige Helicopters PTY LTD. The…
- [NTSB ERA10CA479](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA479.md): Cessna 182S · Toms River, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 14, 2010 · N313MA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout during a night taxi. Contributing to the accident was the improper parking of a ground vehicle partially onto the taxiway.
- [NTSB ANC10CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA089.md): Cessna 150M · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 14, 2010 · N45624 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance during a night approach, resulting in a collision with terrain short of the runway.
- [NTSB DCA10WA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA10WA101.md): ATR ATR42 · Cuidad Guayana, Venezuela · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 13, 2010 · YV1010 · Destroyed
  > On September 13, 2010, a Venezuelan ATR-42 operated by Conviasa Airlines crashed near Cuidad Guayana, Venezuela. The accident is being investigated by the government of Venezuela and the Safety Board is assisting with flight recorder readouts. All inquiries…

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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=9&year=2010

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