# Final NTSB investigations, 2009

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 ANC10LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10LA011.md): Piper PA-18 · Willow, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2009 · N146T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to ensure that the airplane’s fuel selector valve was on before takeoff, resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and his subsequent decision to attempt a low altitude turn towards the departure airport, resulting in an…
- [NTSB CEN10CA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA086.md): Hoover Frank RV-8 · Houma, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 29, 2009 · N17325 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN10CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA089.md): Lyman Randall/Scott David Avid Flyer · Eldon, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 28, 2009 · N491DS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to climb or maintain proper airspeed due to the improper pitch setting of the propeller.
- [NTSB CEN10LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA080.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Alexandria, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2009 · N7230W · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10IA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10IA084.md): ATR ATR72 · Dallas, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 2009 · N494AE · Minor damage
  > A fatigue failure of an elevator stop bracket, which resulted in a partial jam of the elevator control. Contributing to the failure was the improper installation of shim stacks, poor alignment of the brackets, and cyclic stresses acting on the lower stop,…
- [NTSB ERA10LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA102.md): Davis Michael J Longez · Dexter, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 2009 · N499CM · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to the chaffing and grounding of the single magneto's ignition lead.
- [NTSB ERA10FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA099.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Heflin, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 2009 · N1277T · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during night, adverse weather conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's decision to attempt a flight that he was not qualified for…
- [NTSB CEN10LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA085.md): Cessna 210A · Robert Lee, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 2009 · N9499X · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the right main landing gear during landing for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA083.md): Beech B35 · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 2009 · N8828A · Substantial damage
  > An engine overpressure condition that resulted in oil getting on the exhaust and producing smoke which entered the cockpit. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's obscured vision due to smoke.
- [NTSB CEN10LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA078.md): Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407 · Decatur, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 2009 · N600CE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and the momentary loss of engine power due to snow or ice ingestion.
- [NTSB CEN10CA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA081.md): Cessna 182P · Bowie, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 25, 2009 · N21177 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to properly secure the right wing fuel cap and monitor the available fuel supply.
- [NTSB WPR10CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA089.md): Cessna 172M · Albion, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 24, 2009 · N1883V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain while maneuvering in gusting winds.
- [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 CEN10FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA079.md): Sikorsky S-76C++ · Gulf of Mexico (Gulf of Mexico) · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 2009 · N798P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to fully land the helicopter prior to entering a turn in strong, crosswind conditions, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB WPR10LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA092.md): Cessna 402C · Moab, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2009 · N520NE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to depart on a snow covered runway, which resulted in a loss of control and encounter with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the airport manager's failure to adhere to the Airport Certification Manual and close the runway due to…
- [NTSB WPR10CA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA096.md): Stinson SR-8B · Auburn, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 23, 2009 · N17119 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA10LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA100.md): Fpna A-22 Valor · Hunting Island, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2009 · N721FP · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel's inadequate inspection of the oil system's fittings during a routine oil servicing, which resulted in oil starvation due to a loose and/or detached oil line B-nut fitting that led to the engine seizing while in flight.
- [NTSB WPR10LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA091.md): Beech A23-24 · Camas, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2009 · N973WP · Substantial damage
  > The left magneto's broken p-lead, which led to the engine inadvertently starting while the pilot was turning the propeller by hand.
- [NTSB ERA10LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA098.md): Czech Aircraft Works Sportcruiser · Suffolk, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2009 · N524SC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate recovery from a stall and inadvertent spin. Contributing to the accident was the improperly marked airspeed indicator and the airplane manufacturer's improper airspeed information. Also contributing was the instructor's inadequate…
- [NTSB WPR10CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA088.md): Aviat A1-A · West Jordon, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 19, 2009 · N17HY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB DCA10CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA10CA018.md): Bombardier CL600 2C10 · Dallas, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 18, 2009 · N515AE · Substantial damage
  > The fueler's falling asleep in the fueling truck with the truck in neutral and without the parking brake set, which allowed the truck to roll until it impacted the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN10CA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA082.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Abilene, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 18, 2009 · N442RS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the air taxi with shifting winds.
- [NTSB CEN10CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA077.md): Cessna 172P · Ames, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 18, 2009 · N99930 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while attempting a takeoff on an ice-covered runway.
- [NTSB ANC10CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA010.md): Stinson 108-1 · Selawik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 18, 2009 · N136SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate during landing, resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR10LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA087.md): Cessna 172F · Corona, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2009 · N8520U · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR10FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA085.md): Eurocopter AS350BA (FX2) · Hana, Maui, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2009 · N87EW · Substantial damage
  > An uncommanded engine shutdown due to an improperly calibrated fuel control unit (FCU) and power turbine governor (PTG). Also causal was the operator’s inadequate maintenance practices and procedures that failed to properly assess and correct the FCU and PTG…
- [NTSB WPR10LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA083.md): Piper PA-22-160 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 2009 · N9547D · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to water contamination in the fuel system as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB ERA10FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FAMS1.md): Cirrus SR22 · Gulf of Mexico · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Dec 15, 2009 · N723LJ · Destroyed
  > Undetermined (airplane and pilot missing).
- [NTSB WPR10LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA082.md): EADS Socata TBM 700 · Truckee, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2009 · N850MT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate airspeed and clearance from terrain during an attempted go-around. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to land on a partially obscured runway.
- [NTSB DCA10IA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA10IA015.md): Boeing MD · Charlotte, NC · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2009 · N483A · Minor damage
  > The Captain's failure to initiate a go-around from a Category III approach when satisfactory tracking performance was not maintained below the required altitude resulting in excessive bank angle maneuvers at low altitude. Factors contributing to the incident…
- [NTSB CEN10LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA074.md): Gibson Mark Manta 503 · Magnolia, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2009 · N193AW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a static wire while maneuvering and his improper decision to fly with a low overcast sky.
- [NTSB CEN10FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA071.md): Cessna 310R · Alva, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2009 · N310CR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's impairment due to medication use, a migraine headache, or both, and his decision to continue the approach below minimums without the proper visual references, resulting in the subsequent collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the…
- [NTSB WPR10LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA090.md): Cessna 310 · Pasco, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2009 · N2640C · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear up-lock.
- [NTSB WPR10CA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA081.md): Cessna 182P · Payson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 11, 2009 · N11PG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN10LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA076.md): Beech 200 · St. Louis, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2009 · N411BL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly follow the manual landing gear extension procedure, resulting in a gear-up landing.
- [NTSB CEN10FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA070.md): Piper PA-30 · Port Mansfield, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2009 · N7781Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance with the water while on approach (VFR) to land.
- [NTSB CEN10CA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA075.md): Cessna 172 · Pearland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 11, 2009 · N172BJ · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to control the airplane's descent rate during the short-field landing, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight examiner's delayed response.
- [NTSB WPR10FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA078.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Ojai, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2009 · N2463K · Substantial damage
  > Airspeed was not maintained, which resulted in a loss of control and the airplane entering into a stall/spin to the ground. Contributing to the accident was a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ERA10IA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10IA095.md): Beech 58 · Lexington, KY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2009 · N391MC · Minor damage
  > The overstress failure of the nose landing gear aft drag brace.
- [NTSB WPR10LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA076.md): Beech 35-33 · Lehi, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2009 · N316Z · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10CA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA093.md): Rockwell International 114 · Birmingham, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 9, 2009 · N5872N · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning.
- [NTSB CEN10FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA069.md): Beech A36 · Eagle Pass, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2009 · N1105N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to continue the approach below minimums without visual references, and subsequent collision with the perimeter fence/terrain.
- [NTSB WPR10LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA074.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Fresno, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2009 · N2539D · Substantial damage
  > A total 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 CEN10FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA065.md): New Piper PA-46-500TP · Mendoza, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 2009 · N600YE · Substantial damage
  > ***This report was modified on May 22, 2014. Please see the docket for this accident to view the original report.*** The pilot's spatial disorientation, which resulted in his loss of airplane control. Contributing to the pilot's spatial disorientation was the…
- [NTSB WPR10LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA075.md): Aerospatiale AS 355F1 · Temple Bar, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2009 · N548SA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s diverted attention during the preflight inspection.
- [NTSB WPR10CA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA073.md): Cessna 172M · Diamond Point, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 6, 2009 · N20186 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the variable and unfavorable wind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA10LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA107.md): Maule M5 · LaGrange, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2009 · N51620 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA092.md): Piper PA-32R · Hatteras, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2009 · N5319J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA068.md): Beech V35 · Dodge City, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2009 · N108L · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pitot heat system in icing conditions resulting in an inoperative airspeed indicator which led to an inadvertant stall while on final approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly into known icing conditions.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?status=final&year=2009&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") = 2009
  AND c."completionStatus" = 'Completed'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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

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