# 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 WPR10RA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10RA093.md): Cessna 185 · Baindoang, PNG, Papua New Guinea · Accident · 6 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 30, 2009 · P2-MJL · Destroyed
  > On December 30, 2009, about 0618 UTC (coordinated universal time), a Papua New Guinea (PNG) registered Cessna 185E, P2-MJL, made a forced emergency landing on mountainous terrain following a loss of oil pressure, about 1 nautical mile southwest of a remote…
- [NTSB ERA10WA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10WA106.md): Hughes 369 · Pitalito, Colombia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 29, 2009 · HK4177 · Substantial damage
  > On December 29, 2009, about 1655 universal coordinated time (1155 local time), a Hughes 369D, Colombian registration HK4177, operated by Sociedad Aerea de Ibague, was substantially damaged during a forced landing in Pitalito, Huila, Colombia. The Colombian…
- [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 ENG10WA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG10WA007.md): Bogota, Colombia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 27, 2009 · Minor damage
  > On December 27, 2009, an Embraer EMB-190 operated by Aero Republica, a Colombian-certificated air carrier, experienced a fire in the left engine, a General Electric CF34-10E, after takeoff from El Dorado International Airport, Bogotá, Colombia. The airplane…
- [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 WPR10WA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10WA110.md): Garlick TH1F · Canowindra, Australia · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 23, 2009 · VH-UHD · No damage
  > On December 23, 2009, at 1850 local time, a Garlick TH-1F helicopter (modified Bell 204), Australian registry VH-UHD, registered to and operated by Coloundra Helicopter Center Pty, Ltd., collided with trees and terrain while maneuvering during an aerial fire…
- [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 DCA10RA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA10RA017.md): Boeing 737 · Kingston, Jamaica · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 23, 2009 · N977AN · Substantial damage
- [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 ENG10RA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG10RA017.md): Bombardier DHC-8 · London, United Kingdom · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 21, 2009 · G-JEDI · Minor damage
  > On 12/21/2009 a Bombardier DHC-8-402 (G-JEDI) suffered a loss of AC electrical power on departure from London Gatwick Airport. The crew returned to London Gatwick for an uneventful landing. Subsequent maintenance revealed heat damage to a wiring loom in the…
- [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 ERA10RA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10RA097.md): Dassault/Sud Falcon 20 · Matthew Town, Bahamas · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 18, 2009 · N28RK · Destroyed
  > On December 17, 2009, about 1922 eastern standard time, a Dassault Falcon 20, N28RK, crashed in a remote area approximately 12 miles east of Matthew Town, Inagua, Bahamas. The 2 pilots were killed and the airplane was destroyed. Night, visual meteorological…
- [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 ENG10RA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG10RA009.md): Boeing 747 · Changi Airport, Singapore · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 17, 2009 · JV-JEB · Minor damage
  > On December 17, 2009, a Boeing B747-200F airplane, Reg. 9V-JEB, operated by Jett8 Cargo, experienced a commanded engine in-flight shutdown and air turn back to Changi Airport, Singapore,following an uncontained LPT failure of its No. 4 GE CF6-50 engine, at…
- [NTSB DCA10WA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA10WA028.md): Boeing 727 · Manaus, Brazil · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 17, 2009 · PR-MTL · Minor damage
  > On December 17, 2009, a TAF Cargo B727, Brazilian registration PR-MTL, struck trees on approach to the Manaus Airport. The airplane went around and diverted. The airplane had damage to the leading edge, slats, and landing gear. This accident is being…
- [NTSB WPR10WA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10WA148.md): Robinson R-44 · Montreal, Canada, Canada · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 16, 2009 · C-GDSF · Substantial damage
  > On December 16, 2009, at 0720 eastern standard time, a Robinson R-44, Canadian registered C-GDSF, executed an emergency landing near the Bonaventure Highway, in Montreal, Canada. The pilot and passenger were seriously injured, and the helicopter was…
- [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 ERA10WA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10WA312.md): Beech 58 · Guarico, Venezuela · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 13, 2009 · YV2473 · Substantial damage
  > On December 13, 2009, about 2040 UTC, a Beech 58, of Venezuelan registration, YV2473, registered to and operated by Aeronaves Baron, C.A., impacted terrain during takeoff from the Mata de Juajua Airport (SVCS), near Estatdo Guárico, Venezuela. Visual…
- [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 ERA10WA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10WA096.md): Huber Hartmut Express · Berry Island, Bahamas · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 12, 2009 · N93HE · Substantial damage
  > On December 12, 2009, at 1300 UTC, an experimental, amateur-built Harmut Huber Express, N93HE, operated by a private individual, crashed into the water on short final approach to Chub Cay Airport (MYBC), Berry Island, Bahamas. The pilot was killed and the…
- [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.

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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
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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

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