# NTSB investigations, 2009, MN

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 CEN10LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA064.md): Krusmark David Homer Searey · St. Paul, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 2009 · N4031 · Minor damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff during the takeoff roll when he became aware of the engine not producing full power.
- [NTSB CEN10LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA055.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Naytahwaush, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2009 · N7736N · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated pilot's decision to continue the flight into known instrument meteorological conditions resulting in spatial disorientation and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB DCA10IA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA10IA001.md): Airbus A320 · Minneapolis, MN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2009 · N374NW · No damage
  > The flight crew's failure to monitor the airplane’s radio and instruments and the progress of the flight after becoming distracted by conversations and activities unrelated to the operation of the flight.
- [NTSB CEN10LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA004.md): Temco D-16A · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2009 · N124N · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of left engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the failure of the engine's electric fuel pump end cap gasket, which allowed air to be drawn into the fuel system.
- [NTSB CEN10LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA002.md): Piper J3C-65 · Rosemount, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2009 · N70585 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA596](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA596.md): Aviat A-1C-180 · Princeton, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 19, 2009 · N52PH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA592](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA592.md): Bordelon Kitfox IV · Dodge Center, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2009 · N396BK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper glide path during landing.
- [NTSB CEN09LA579](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA579.md): Cessna 172S · Park Rapids, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2009 · N523ND · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper climb rate during a night takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN09LA586](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA586.md): Cessna 172S · Duluth, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2009 · N568ND · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing, resulting in a hard landing and a propeller strike with the ground.
- [NTSB CEN09CA564](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA564.md): Cessna 180G · Canby, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2009 · N1250W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in gusting crosswinds.
- [NTSB CEN09LA561](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA561.md): Champion 7KCAB · Stacy, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2009 · N2629G · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA560](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA560.md): Piper PA-12 · Gonvick, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 28, 2009 · N2409M · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat.
- [NTSB CEN09CA540](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA540.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · East Grand Forks, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2009 · N4516K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the crops while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN09CA539](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA539.md): Dunn David RAF 2000 C · Lakeville, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2009 · N2107 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during the landing flare.
- [NTSB CEN09LA526](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA526.md): Thrush S2R-T660 · Worthington, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2009 · N660RB · Substantial damage
  > A fatigue failure of the elevator push-pull rod which resulted in the pilot's inability to control the aircraft's pitch attitude while landing.
- [NTSB CEN09FA518](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA518.md): Beech E18S · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2009 · N3038C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s lack of experience flying the accident make and model of airplane, which led to a loss of control while maneuvering to return to the airport. Contributing to the accident was a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA475](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA475.md): Glasflugel Standard Libelle · Faribault, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2009 · N3872 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain proper airspeed on approach to land.
- [NTSB CEN09CA437](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA437.md): Cessna 172K · Pine River, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 13, 2009 · N79908 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA422](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA422.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Hibbing, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2009 · N88FN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot mistakenly using a closed taxiway for takeoff, which resulted in the airplane striking a construction barricade.
- [NTSB CEN09FA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA363.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Crystal, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2009 · N214BN · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a loss of aircraft control during a go-around. Factors associated with the accident were the dark night lighting conditions, moderate to heavy rain, and fatigue.
- [NTSB CEN09CA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA357.md): Aviat A1 · Garrison, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 14, 2009 · N190BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing on the water and subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB CEN09CA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA321.md): Cessna U206C · Brainerd, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2009 · N3970G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing in gusty winds.
- [NTSB CEN09CA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA320.md): Beech B19 · Winsted, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 21, 2009 · N3214L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare during the soft-field landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision during the landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA322.md): Stinson 10A · Pickwick, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2009 · N31584 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA238.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar Plus · Lakeville, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2009 · N906LA · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, and the student pilot’s unintentional interference with the instructor’s rudder pedal during the go-around. Contributing to the accident was the cockpit design which allowed…
- [NTSB CEN09CA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA210.md): Aeronca 7AC · Bagley, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 15, 2009 · N1831E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed aborted takeoff, which resulted in the ski-equipped airplane running aground and striking trees. Contributing to the accident was the slush layer that had formed since the previous landing.
- [NTSB CEN09LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA224.md): Taylorcraft F19 · Lake Vermillion, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2009 · N3937T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper pitch control resulting in a stall/spin.
- [NTSB CEN09CA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA130.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Elrosa, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 10, 2009 · N2553S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain control after touchdown on a snow-covered runway.
- [NTSB CEN09CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA120.md): Beech 58 · Brainerd, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 3, 2009 · N70DD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the unforcasted freezing rain that obscured the windscreen and hindered the pilot's ability to judge the height of the airplane above the runway.

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

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

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