# NTSB investigations, 2009, FL

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 ERA10LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA101.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 2009 · N8634V · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA091.md): Cessna 172S · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2009 · N5269X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to depart under special VFR flight at night when instrument meteorological conditions prevailed at the departure airport and along the route of flight and his continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted…
- [NTSB ERA10LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA086.md): Cox Busby Mustang · Plant City, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2009 · N72PC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed following a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA085.md): Tail Feather Sea Rey · Sanibel Island, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2009 · N969TF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to add power during a low-level turn, which resulted in a loss of airspeed and a subsequent stall.
- [NTSB ERA10LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA084.md): Cessna 150L · Hillsboro Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2009 · N19318 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10CA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA083.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Indian Key, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 28, 2009 · N324GS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to secure the collective control prior to departing the helicopter, which resulted in an unmanned departure and subsequent crash of the helicopter.
- [NTSB ERA10CA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA078.md): Cessna 172 · Panancea, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 22, 2009 · N35638 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB ERA10CA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA071.md): Cirrus SR-22 · Everglades City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 21, 2009 · N609SR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the attempted go-around.
- [NTSB ERA10LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA070.md): Piper PA28-151 · Port Charlotte, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2009 · N41765 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the separation of the spark plug hole helicoil from the bottom position of the No. 3 cylinder for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10CA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA069.md): Paradise USA Paradise P-1 Slsa LW · Plant City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 17, 2009 · N917ZZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare while landing, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA10CA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA076.md): Classic Waco YMF · Dunnellon, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 16, 2009 · N89B · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor’s delayed response to the student pilot's loss of directional control while landing, which resulted in a ground-loop. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's loss of directional control.
- [NTSB ERA10LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA063.md): Curtiss Wright Travel AIR · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2009 · N3823 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a ground loop. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's minimal experience in the airplane make and model.
- [NTSB ERA10CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA079.md): Air Gulfstream Airlines SX-300 · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 14, 2009 · N884 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of directional control while landing for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10CA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA064.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Pahokee, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 14, 2009 · N74632 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter.
- [NTSB ERA10FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA052.md): Aero Commander 100 · Weston, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2009 · N4139X · Substantial damage
  > The flight's descent for undetermined reasons, resulting in the in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA10CA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA054.md): Piper PA32 · Jacksonvile, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 7, 2009 · N100LW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusty crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA10LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA050.md): Grumman Aircraft ENG G-111 · Ft Pierce, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2009 · N120FB · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of left engine power and subsequent failure of the airplane to maintain airspeed and altitude on the remaining engine for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA048.md): Cessna 172S · Tallahassee, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2009 · N5194X · Destroyed
  > The pilots' spatial disorientation during flight in dark conditions, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent into terrain.
- [NTSB ERA10CA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA046.md): American AA1 · Lake Placid, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 3, 2009 · N7266L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a power line.
- [NTSB ERA10CA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA045.md): Beech 77 · Gainesville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 1, 2009 · N6715V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA10LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA042.md): Beriev BE-103 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2009 · N13KL · Substantial damage
  > A malfunction of the landing gear retraction/extension and indication system for undetermined reasons, which resulted in one or more components being improperly positioned for the water landing.
- [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 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 ERA10LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA019.md): Robinson R44 · La Belle, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2009 · N3038W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of main rotor rpm due to the failure of one or more of the drive belts for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10GA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10GA015.md): Bell OH-58A · Ocala, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 11, 2009 · N911AF · Substantial damage
  > The excessive wear and failure of engine governor components for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA10LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA013.md): Mooney M20C · Marathon, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2009 · N2558Y · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA009.md): Butler Aerostar · Brooksville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2009 · N81FW · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the nose landing gear during landing rollout for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA547](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA547.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Glen St. Mary, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2009 · N7720W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing.
- [NTSB ERA09CA541](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA541.md): Cessna 172P · Pensacola, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 27, 2009 · N55437 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain control during landing due to the separation of the nose landing gear upper scissor from the nose gear assembly. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate visual examination performed during the annual inspection.
- [NTSB ERA09CA545](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA545.md): Kermit Weeks Quicksilver · Polk City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2009 · N69MX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to adequately inspect the landing gear floats for water prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA09FA526](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA526.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2009 · N2467Y · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of the No. 5 engine cylinder fuel supply line, which resulted in an engine compartment fire. Also causal was the pilot's failure to immediately secure the engine/perform a forced landing after discovery of the fire, which resulted in the…
- [NTSB ERA09FA524](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA524.md): Curtis John P SEA REY · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2009 · N563JL · Substantial damage
  > The flightcrew's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering during a simulated engine failure, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB ERA09CA525](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA525.md): Burkhart Grob G-103A TWI · Clermont, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2009 · N308BG · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action resulting in an off-airfield landing and ground loop.
- [NTSB ERA09CA522](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA522.md): Cessna 152 · Merritt Island, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 15, 2009 · N93772 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilots failure to maintain directional control after landing.
- [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 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 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 ERA09LA502](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA502.md): M-Squared Sprint 1000 · Madeira Beach, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2009 · N185SQ · Substantial damage
  > A loss of torque to the gearbox engine-side coupling flange bolts, which resulted in separation of the gearbox and propeller from the engine and the subsequent severing of the airplane's tail structure.
- [NTSB ERA09CA495](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA495.md): Underland/Grothe/Finstrom Mmii (Must · Lantana, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 29, 2009 · N7798R · Substantial damage
  > The delay by both pilots to abort the takeoff resulting in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the unintentional forward movement of the pilot's seat resulting in interference with the control stick.
- [NTSB ERA09LA520](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA520.md): Luscombe 8A · Arcadia, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2009 · N40VS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's bounced takeoff roll, which resulted in a collapsed landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the airplane's overweight condition.
- [NTSB ERA09LA488](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA488.md): Boeing 717-200 · Inverness, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2009 · N994AT · No damage
  > The flight crew's encounter with convective turbulence. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the operator's dispatch department to provide the flightcrew with current adverse weather information along the planned route of flight. Also contributing…
- [NTSB ERA09LA477](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA477.md): Vollenweider R/Hurst R F Vans RV-9A · Marianna, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2009 · N362TS · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the propeller speed reduction gearbox for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to disregard the manufacturer's mandate to replace the gearbox, the manufacturer's failure to provide owners with technical…
- [NTSB ERA09LA473](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA473.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2009 · N535CT · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA549](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA549.md): Cessna 172P · Pensacola, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2009 · N64344 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA09LA464](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA464.md): Eurocopter Deutschland EC-145 · North Captiva Island, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2009 · N911LZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to arrest the helicopter's descent, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB ERA09LA471](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA471.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Sanford, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2009 · N548C · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue cracking at the point the nose landing gear actuator attaches to the mount resulting in separation of the actuator and partial collapse of the nose landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the lack of specific inspection guidance for…
- [NTSB ERA09LA458](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA458.md): Beech BE-23 · Sanford, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2009 · N9261S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA09TA440](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09TA440.md): Eurocopter AS 350B3 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 4, 2009 · N186AE · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's improper decision to attempt hover flight without hydraulic power and his subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB ERA09CA505](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA505.md): Quicksilver Sport 2S · Geneva, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 29, 2009 · N781PJ · Substantial damage
  > Oil starvation due to air in the engine oil supply line, which resulted in engine seizure during initial climb.
- [NTSB ERA09LA421](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA421.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Dunedin, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2009 · N645JC · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.

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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" = 'FL' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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

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