# NTSB investigations, 2010, 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 ENG11IA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG11IA011.md): Boeing 737 · San Francisco, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 2010 · N248WN · No damage
  > The probable cause of the undercowl in-flight engine fire was the insufficient installation torque of the bolts that secure the fuel manifold cover to the fuel manifold. Engine vibrations and fuel pressure cycles caused the bolts to gradually loosen further…
- [NTSB WPR11FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA078.md): Aero Commander 680FL · Perris, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2010 · N316KW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in-flight collision with mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB WPR11CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA077.md): Cessna 177 · Corona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 12, 2010 · N2262Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR11LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA075.md): Mooney M20J · Chino, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2010 · N4326H · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to properly position the flaps for the takeoff, failure to maintain airplane control during the procedure, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB WPR11LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA074.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Chino, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2010 · N5800U · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue cracking of the upper torque-link attach lugs on the left main landing gear strut, which resulted in separation of the left main landing gear during taxi.
- [NTSB WPR11LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA070.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Corona, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2010 · N11858 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to oil exhaustion as a result of a broken oil line.
- [NTSB WPR11LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA063.md): Champion 7KCAB · Rialto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 2010 · N5101X · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue cracking of the left main landing gear leg, which resulted in a gear collapse during landing.
- [NTSB WPR11LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA062.md): Cessna 172E · Suisun City, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 2010 · N5582T · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR11CA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA066.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-5B · Coalinga, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 26, 2010 · N74400 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to remove the gust lock prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR11CA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA060.md): Burkhart Grob G-103A Twin II Acro · Warner Springs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 26, 2010 · N855BG · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor's inadequate compensation for the crosswind and delayed remedial action during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB WPR11FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA059.md): Mooney M20R · Hollister, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2010 · VH-PPA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not ensure the airplane was loaded within its weight and balance envelope, which resulted in longitudinal instability and a loss of aircraft control during the initial climb.
- [NTSB WPR11CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA057.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Fullerton, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 24, 2010 · N459CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare during landing.
- [NTSB WPR11FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA054.md): Beech 19A · Newport Beach, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2010 · N6064N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [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 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 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 WPR11CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA035.md): Cessna 172S · Branscomb, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 1, 2010 · N3542V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during the landing roll on an unimproved airstrip.
- [NTSB WPR11LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA025.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Dorrington, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2010 · N228KK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat while cruising in carburetor icing conditions, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR11FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA027.md): Reed Glasair III SH-3R · Lake Mathews, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2010 · N2XZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering at low altitude beneath a cloud layer.
- [NTSB WPR11FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA021.md): Cirrus Design SR-22 · Agua Dulce, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2010 · N427MC · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot's improper decision to continue the flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and loss of control.
- [NTSB WPR11CA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA023.md): Air Tractor AT-802 · Fort Hunter Liggett, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 21, 2010 · N4247U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged glide path, which resulted in a runway undershoot and collision with terrain during landing.
- [NTSB WPR11LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA016.md): Bell 206B · Auburn, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2010 · N2763M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a transmission line during flight.
- [NTSB WPR11CA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA014.md): Boeing A75N1(PT17) · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 12, 2010 · N66940 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, resulting in a ground loop.
- [NTSB WPR11CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA011.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Long Beach, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 12, 2010 · N853DS · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain an adequate drift control and skid clearance from the ground and the CFI's inadequate supervision while hovering, resulting in dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB WPR11FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA002.md): Cessna 310 · Avalon, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2010 · N310XX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper setting of the left engine fuel selector valve, which resulted in fuel starvation of the left engine immediately after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to try to depart ahead of developing weather, which…
- [NTSB WPR10LA477](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA477.md): Eccker Hurricane Hauler · Jamul, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2010 · N7519W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise flight due to engine seizure as a result of lack of lubrication from excessive carbon buildup on the piston rings.
- [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 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 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 WPR10CA455](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA455.md): Maule MX7 · Willows, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2010 · N6138Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind condition and his failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB WPR10LA452](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA452.md): Aerospatiale SA315 · Winters, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2010 · N17285 · Substantial damage
  > A 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 WPR10CA451](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA451.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Paradise Lakes Estates, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2010 · N32025 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fence during taxi.
- [NTSB WPR10CA480](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA480.md): Cessna A185 · Santa Ynez, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2010 · N4622C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, likely due to the inadvertent control interference by a passenger. A finding in the accident was the pilot's improper pre flight briefing.
- [NTSB OPS10IA538](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS10IA538.md): Boeing 737-7H4 · Los Angeles, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2010 · N907WN · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > Failure of the air traffic controller to exercise positive control of the situation by issuing clear and timely control instructions to the helicopter pilot. Contributing to the incident was delay by the helicopter pilot in responding to instructions issued…
- [NTSB WPR10LA446](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA446.md): Bell 47G · Salinas, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2010 · N4427F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his spatial disorientation and loss of helicopter control.
- [NTSB WPR10LA445](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA445.md): Morehead KR-2 · Rancho Murieta, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2010 · N522PC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR10FA448](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA448.md): Beech 65 · Redwood City, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2010 · N832B · Substantial damage
  > A loss of power in the right engine for undetermined reasons and the pilot’s subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing to the loss of control was the regulatory certification basis of the airplane that…
- [NTSB WPR10IA430](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10IA430.md): Airbus A320-232 · Sacramento, CA · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2010 · N590JB · Minor damage
  > The first officer’s inadvertent activation of the parking brake in flight, which led to the airplane abruptly stopping and all four of its main landing gear tires deflating, and his use of a nonstandard procedure to cancel the airplane's monitoring alert…
- [NTSB WPR10FA423](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA423.md): Cessna 182 · Ojai, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2010 · N3850D · Substantial damage
  > A 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 WPR10LA420](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA420.md): Robinson R44 · San Diego, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2010 · N7186Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to utilize carburetor heat during initial climb, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB WPR10LA417](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA417.md): Cessna 172E · Mammoth Lakes, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2010 · N7807U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and airplane control during takeoff in high density altitude conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR10CA418](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA418.md): Wilde Daniel L Zenith 701 · Turlock, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 21, 2010 · N948DW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the crosswind and failure to maintain runway alignment.
- [NTSB WPR10LA408](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA408.md): Beech V35B · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2010 · N67311 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during descent due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to ensure that the fuel cap was secured during the preflight inspection.
- [NTSB WPR10CA404](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA404.md): Carr Bryan Vans RV-6A · Grass Valley, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2010 · N677DS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point that resulted in an overrun of the runway and nose over.
- [NTSB WPR10CA403](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA403.md): Air Creation Clipper 582S · Petaluma, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2010 · N468DW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper flare, resulting in a hard landing and nose over.
- [NTSB WPR10CA402](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA402.md): Cessna 182P · Compton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2010 · N20872 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point that resulted in an overrun of the runway and collision with a wall.
- [NTSB WPR10FA399](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA399.md): Piper PA28R · Emigrant Gap, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2010 · N3463Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilots’ failure to maintain sufficient altitude to clear terrain while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB WPR10CA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA372.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Garberville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 12, 2010 · N9353C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper airspeed, misjudged approach, and failure to attain the proper touchdown point. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of familiarity with the airport.
- [NTSB WPR10LA396](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA396.md): Grumman G164 · Tracy, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2010 · N6781K · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power while maneuvering due to an internal catastrophic failure to the master rod and piston connecting rod links.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2010&state=CA&page=2

## 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
  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=2010

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