# NTSB investigations, 2009, CA

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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB WPR10LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA087.md): Cessna 172F · Corona, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2009 · N8520U · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR10LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA083.md): Piper PA-22-160 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 2009 · N9547D · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to water contamination in the fuel system as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB WPR10LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA082.md): EADS Socata TBM 700 · Truckee, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2009 · N850MT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate airspeed and clearance from terrain during an attempted go-around. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to land on a partially obscured runway.
- [NTSB WPR10FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA078.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Ojai, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2009 · N2463K · Substantial damage
  > Airspeed was not maintained, which resulted in a loss of control and the airplane entering into a stall/spin to the ground. Contributing to the accident was a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB WPR10LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA074.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Fresno, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2009 · N2539D · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR10LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA072.md): Stinson 108-3 · Clarksburg, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2009 · N6649M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper touchdown point and excessive airspeed during landing, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB WPR10CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA079.md): Curtiss Wright Travel AIR 4000 · Torrance, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 29, 2009 · N8700 · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > The Travel Air pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout during taxi.
- [NTSB WPR10FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA068.md): Schleicher ASW-27 · Middletown, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 2009 · N127AL · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to yield right of way to the glider.
- [NTSB WPR10CA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA071.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Stockton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 28, 2009 · N83516 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for a crosswind condition.
- [NTSB WPR10CA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA067.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Llano, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 27, 2009 · N9600P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind conditions and failure to maintain lateral and directional control.
- [NTSB WPR10CA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA066.md): Nephew Alan H Kitfox · Agua Caliente Springs, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 27, 2009 · N7824L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate glide path that ensured obstacle clearance during final approach to land.
- [NTSB WPR10CA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA065.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 25, 2009 · N505LA · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to arrest the helicopter's descent and to maintain lateral control during a hovering autorotation practice.
- [NTSB WPR10LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA063.md): Budd Lancair Legacy · Watsonville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2009 · N7JX · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to oil starvation and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while approaching the landing area resulting in an aerodynamic stall, rapid descent, and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR10CA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA062.md): Cessna 172 · Yucca Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 21, 2009 · N8504B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind gusts and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane.
- [NTSB WPR10LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA059.md): Cessna 182K · Susanville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2009 · N2650R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to takeoff into weather conditions conducive to ice accumulation, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin while maneuvering in the initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the likely accumulation of snow and ice on the airborne…
- [NTSB WPR10FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA056.md): Beech A36 · San Gabriel, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2009 · N17803 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the exhaust band V-clamp during cruise flight, which resulted in an in-flight fire and a subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB WPR10FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA055.md): Aerospatiale AS350BA · Doyle, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2009 · N5793P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot became spatially disoriented while maneuvering on a dark night, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control.
- [NTSB WPR10LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA053.md): Beech 35-B33 · Chico, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2009 · N9617Y · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during final approach for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR10CA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA058.md): Cameron Balloons US A-250 · Napa, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 11, 2009 · N4062M · No damage
  > The pilot's encounter with variable winds which resulted in a hard landing and passenger injury.
- [NTSB WPR10LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA048.md): Piasecki/Pike PV-18 · Adelanto, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 2009 · N183YP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from powerlines during en route flight.
- [NTSB WPR10CA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA054.md): Cirrus SR20 · Santa Barbara, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 6, 2009 · N702TM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing and porpoise pilot induced oscillation.
- [NTSB WPR10CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA035.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Angwin, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 30, 2009 · N1721T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly identify the runway surface for takeoff and his subsequent failure to abort the takeoff when he realized he was not on the runway. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to select the appropriate radio frequency…
- [NTSB WPR10CA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA193.md): Robinson R44 · San Juan Batista, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 29, 2009 · N144RF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from wires while maneuvering and his subsequent improper use of the collective control, which resulted in the main rotor contacting the tail boom.
- [NTSB WPR10CA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA038.md): Mooney M20F · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 29, 2009 · N400EB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty crosswind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control.
- [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 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 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 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 WPR10TA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10TA016.md): MD Helicopter 600 · San Diego, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Oct 12, 2009 · N613BP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm during an autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR10CA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA015.md): Let Blanik L-13 · Llano, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 11, 2009 · N948LC · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper use of the airbrakes while on approach for landing.
- [NTSB WPR10LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA014.md): Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2004 Bravo · Franklin, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2009 · N649BV · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, as a result of the certified flight instructor's improper fuel system management.
- [NTSB WPR10CA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA007.md): Cessna 172N · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 7, 2009 · N2219E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR10LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA002.md): Cessna 421B · San Simeon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2009 · N31KT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the manufacturer’s checklist and set the parking brake.
- [NTSB WPR09LA472](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA472.md): American Legend AL3 · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2009 · N18MK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR09CA466](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA466.md): Beech A23-19 · Tehachapi, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2009 · N7944L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain an established approach path while on final approach resulting in an improper flare and bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR09CA465](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA465.md): Cessna 195A · Upland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2009 · N195MD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB WPR09CA461](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA461.md): Cessna 172S · San Carlos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2009 · N21591 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a fence post during taxi.
- [NTSB WPR09LA460](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA460.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Valley Center, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2009 · N4174P · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine’s camshaft due to fatigue of unknown origin.
- [NTSB WPR09CA456](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA456.md): Aviat A-1C · McArthur, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2009 · N82PL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing due to animals unexpectedly running onto the runway.
- [NTSB WPR09LA453](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA453.md): Quad City Challenger II · Redlands, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2009 · N732LS · Substantial damage
  > Structural failure of the right wing during the landing approach due to the separation of the wing's fabric covering.
- [NTSB WPR09LA452](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA452.md): Cessna 140 · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2009 · N326DW · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09LA451](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA451.md): Raytheon B200 · Hayward, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2009 · N726CB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight and failure to follow the airplane manufacturer's checklist to ensure that the rudder trim control and right propeller control…
- [NTSB WPR09CA448](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA448.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Irvine, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 15, 2009 · N796SH · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed and his delayed recovery action during the practice autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [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 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 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.

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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") = 2009
  AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?state=CA&year=2009

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