# NTSB investigations, 2009, MD

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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB ERA09LA491](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA491.md): Myers Donald E Kitfox 4 · Flintstone, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2009 · N69377 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the lack of sufficient lubrication and the pilot/owner’s failure to adequately service the airplane’s engine.
- [NTSB ERA09LA448](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA448.md): Kociemba Robert H T-Bird II · Keymar, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2009 · N90458 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed following a total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.
- [NTSB ERA09FA417](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA417.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Boonsboro, MD · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2009 · N7189W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to depart on a visual flight rules (VFR) flight at night in adverse weather conditions in close proximity to rising mountainous terrain in a helicopter that was only certified to be operated under VFR and his subsequent failure…
- [NTSB ERA09CA386](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA386.md): Champion 7AC · Westminster, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2009 · N1397E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly set the throttle for start.
- [NTSB ERA09CA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA350.md): Beech C17B · Stevensville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 14, 2009 · N47024 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA09CA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA300.md): Tecnam P2002 · Stevensville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 21, 2009 · N524LM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed on final approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA09CA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA297.md): Cessna 172 · Perryville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 20, 2009 · N3063U · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB OPS09IA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS09IA004.md): BE20 · Camp Springs, MD · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 13, 2009 · VM206 · No damage
  > The failure of the ground controller to coordinate the runway crossings with the local controller and her failure to scan the runway prior to issuing the crossing instructions. Contributing to the incident was the combination of the front line manager/tower…
- [NTSB DCA09FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA09FA048.md): Boeing DC-10 · Baltimore, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 6, 2009 · N139WA · Substantial damage
  > the captain’s inappropriate control inputs following a firm landing, resulting in two hard nose-gear impacts before executing a go-around. Contributing to the inappropriate control inputs was the captain’s fatigue and physical discomfort; and a possible lack…
- [NTSB ERA09LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA269.md): Cessna 208 · Frederick, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2009 · N208JW · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the failure of one or more compressor turbine blades for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB ERA09LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA200.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Gaithersburg, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2009 · N213CP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s spatial disorientation after the passenger door opened during flight in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to properly secure the door latch.
- [NTSB ERA09LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA187.md): Doyle-Michael Sonerai-II · Leonardtown, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2009 · N28MD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued operation of the airplane with a known mechanical deficiency. Contributing to the accident was the improper installation of the electronic ignition system.
- [NTSB ERA09CA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA172.md): Cessna 182S · Westminster, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 21, 2009 · N139RA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to stop the airplane within the available runway after touchdown.

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

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

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