# NTSB investigations, 2010, 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 CEN11FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA133.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Milaca, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2010 · N9103N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not recover from an unusual attitude while operating in instrument meteorological conditions following a disconnect of the autopilot system for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s lack of recent flight experience…
- [NTSB CEN11LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA117.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Lake Elmo, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2010 · N92358 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the distraction of the cabin depressurization.
- [NTSB CEN11LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA120.md): Beech 300 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2010 · N206K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the aircraft checklist in locking the cabin door prior to departure which resulted in its in-flight separation.
- [NTSB CEN11LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA077.md): Halbrook Rans S-6S · St. Cloud, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2010 · N280JH · Substantial damage
  > The airplane kit manufacturer’s recommended use of an improper nut type for securing the door hinge.
- [NTSB CEN11LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA072.md): Embraer ERJ 170-200 LR · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2010 · N604CZ · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight collision with a flock of birds during climb.
- [NTSB CEN11CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA017.md): Luscombe 8D · Clarrisa, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 11, 2010 · N72060 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN11CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA010.md): Martin Curtis Zenair CH701 SP · Lonsdale, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2010 · N157SB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a power line while on approach to land.
- [NTSB CEN10CA576](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA576.md): Cessna 172M · Belle Plaine, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 28, 2010 · N9659Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control due to an encounter with soft terrain while landing.
- [NTSB CEN10LA556](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA556.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Duluth, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2010 · N145DM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to identify and arrest the helicopter's descent due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB OPS10IA574](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS10IA574.md): Airbus Industrie A320-214 · Minneapolis, MN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2010 · N122US · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > The Local North Controller's issuance of a left-turn heading to the Airbus without establishing the position and heading of the Beech. Contributing to the incident was the Local South Controller's distraction with a ground movement operation and lack of…
- [NTSB CEN10FA519](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA519.md): Kwech Glasair RG Super 11S · Lake Elmo, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2010 · N333HK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff with gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN10LA491](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA491.md): Schneider Christen Eagle II · Clearwater, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2010 · N222ET · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and his improper decision to perform aerobatic maneuvers without proper experience or training in aerobatic flight. Also causal was his conduct of aerobatic flight in an airplane loaded outside its weight and…
- [NTSB CEN10LA484](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA484.md): Rammel Thomas W Searey · Cokato, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2010 · N452TR · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the composite skin on one of the three propeller blades that resulted in an in-flight vibration, and the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the water while maneuvering to avoid obstacles in preparation for a precautionary landing.
- [NTSB CEN10CA461](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA461.md): Wing Kitfox II · Park Rapids, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 2, 2010 · N389HW · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to adequately flare during the water landing.
- [NTSB CEN10LA431](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA431.md): Bell 47G-4A · Rochester, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2010 · N124SH · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to a high-cycle fatigue fracture of a first-stage compressor blade. The reason for the fracture could not be determined during postaccident examination.
- [NTSB CEN10CA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA356.md): Beech C23 · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2010 · N9253S · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s loss of airplane control while landing with gusting wind.
- [NTSB CEN10CA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA354.md): Cessna 175 · Brainerd, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2010 · N7691M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control while taking off with gusting wind.
- [NTSB CEN10LA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA338.md): Pilatus P3-05 · Canby, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2010 · N831AS · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The North American's pilot's failure to maintain adequate visual lookout, which resulted in an on-ground collision with the Pilatus.
- [NTSB CEN10CA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA329.md): Piper/Wally'S Flyers J3C-65 · Crystal, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2010 · N25WF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the crosswind landing and the instructor pilot's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB CEN10FA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA322.md): Piper PA-23 · Rochester, MN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2010 · N7SE · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power and the pilot's subsequent loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ENG10IA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG10IA037.md): Douglas DC9 · Minneapolis, MN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2010 · N671MC · Minor damage
  > The failure of the facility that overhauled the 1st stage fan blade to properly restore the leading edge, which caused a flutter mode resulting in a fatigue crack and fracture of the fan blade.
- [NTSB CEN10CA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA304.md): Bordelon Kitfox IV · Stanton, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 7, 2010 · N396BK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent propeller blade pitch change and subsequent loss of forward thrust.
- [NTSB CEN10CA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA280.md): Hughes 269A · Cannon Falls, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 1, 2010 · N8897F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain rotor speed during the autorotation, which resulted in an excessive sink rate and a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN10CA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA254.md): Nelson Steven Paul WAG-AEROSPORTSMAN2+2 · Milica, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2010 · N124SN · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel management.
- [NTSB CEN10CA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA260.md): Cessna 180 · Duluth, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 16, 2010 · N6545A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN10CA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA224.md): Cessna 170-B · White Bear Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 25, 2010 · N3201A · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate attempted recovery from a bounced landing and the student pilot's abrupt use of the brakes, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB CEN10CA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA211.md): Piper J3C-65 · White Bear Lake, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 20, 2010 · N87792 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during takeoff due to fuel contamination as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB CEN10CA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA195.md): Cessna 175 · Eveleth, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 6, 2010 · N9266B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.
- [NTSB CEN10CA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA193.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Brook Park, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 4, 2010 · N7884D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout in variable wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN10LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA188.md): Beech 95 · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2010 · N20FP · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of an intake valve spring on the right engine, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power on takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN10CA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA154.md): Grumman American AA-5 · Maple Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 27, 2010 · N5418L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path during a simulated forced landing and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action to execute a go-around.
- [NTSB CEN10LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA127.md): Hawker Beechcraft 65-B80 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2010 · N132BA · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The pilot of the other airplane not setting the parking brake adequately while holding for departure. Contributing to the accident was the pilot of the other airplane being distracted while doing his paperwork.

## 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" = '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=2010

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