# NTSB investigations, 2010

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 WPR11TA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11TA083.md): Quest Kodiak 100 · Reedsport, OR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 31, 2010 · N702FW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines during a low-level aerial observation flight. Contributing to the accident was pilot's failure to review a route hazards map prior to initiating the flight.
- [NTSB WPR11CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA097.md): Cessna 180 · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 31, 2010 · N67F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing that resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB OPS11IA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS11IA273.md): Embraer ERJ190 · Denver, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2010 · C-FHKA · No damage
  > The driver of the operation vehicle's misidentification of the runway for an adjacent taxiway, resulting in a runway incursion with an aircraft in position for takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA11LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA105.md): Cessna 172 · Dublin, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2010 · N4383Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper touchdown speed which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the undetermined malfunction of the airspeed indicator.
- [NTSB ERA11LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA103.md): Cessna 152 · Wimauma, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2010 · N28BA · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic/pilot's failure to detect a visible exhaust gas leak and cracked cylinder head immediately prior to the accident flight, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during initial climb. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate…
- [NTSB ERA11FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA101.md): Cessna 172H · Weyers Cave, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2010 · N2876L · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The inherent limitations of the see-and-avoid concept, which made it difficult for the helicopter pilot to see the airplane before the collision. Contributing to the accident was the airplane pilot’s non-standard entry to the airport traffic pattern, which,…
- [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 CEN11CA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA140.md): Rockwell International 114A · North Lima, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 30, 2010 · N527GT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing touchdown.
- [NTSB ERA11LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA106.md): Eurocopter MBB-BK · Cherry Point, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2010 · N854EC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's impairment during cruise flight due to a recurring stroke. Contributing to the accident was the Federal Aviation Administration's inadequate oversight of the pilot's known medical condition.
- [NTSB ENG11WA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG11WA017.md): Airbus A320 · Changchun, China, China · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 29, 2010 · B-2221 · No damage
  > On December 29, 2010, a China Eastern Airlines Airbus A320-214, powered by two CFM56-5B4/P turbofan engines experienced a No. 2 engine (right) engine failure during the initial takeoff roll from Changchum Airport, Changchum, China. During initial take-off run…
- [NTSB DCA11IA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA11IA015.md): Boeing 757-223 · Jackson Hole, WY · Incident · No injuries · Class 1 · Incident · Final report · Dec 29, 2010 · N668AA · No damage
  > a manufacturing defect in a clutch mechanism that prevented the speedbrakes from automatically deploying after touchdown, and the captain’s failure to monitor and extend the speedbrakes manually. Also causal was the failure of the thrust reversers to deploy…
- [NTSB CEN11CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA132.md): Cessna T210L · Abilene, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 29, 2010 · N210BH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN11RA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11RA149.md): Mcdonnell Douglas 600 · Jena-Isserstedt, Germany · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 28, 2010 · D-HHWR · Destroyed
  > On December 28, 2010, at 1420 UTC, a MD-Helicopters MD600N, German registration D-HHWR, lost engine power and subsequently impacted terrain near Jena-Isserstedt, Thuringen, German. The pilot and second pilot on board the helicopter sustained serious injuries.…
- [NTSB CEN11CA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA136.md): Aero Commander 500-B · Columbus, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 28, 2010 · N888CA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA11CA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA170.md): Cessna 195 · Williamson, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 27, 2010 · N3464V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent application of the brakes during a bounced landing resulting in a nose over.
- [NTSB CEN11FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA130.md): Cessna 210B · Loveland, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2010 · N200EP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's intentional flight into terrain.
- [NTSB ENG11IA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG11IA011.md): Boeing 737 · San Francisco, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 2010 · N248WN · No damage
  > The probable cause of the undercowl in-flight engine fire was the insufficient installation torque of the bolts that secure the fuel manifold cover to the fuel manifold. Engine vibrations and fuel pressure cycles caused the bolts to gradually loosen further…
- [NTSB CEN11CA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA139.md): Cessna 305A · Spooner, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 25, 2010 · N6897 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing on a snow-covered lake.
- [NTSB CEN11CA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA135.md): Allen Raymond H Lancair Legacy · Troy, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 25, 2010 · N385AS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the landing which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the structural icing on the airframe.
- [NTSB ERA11LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA099.md): Beech F35 · Syracuse, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 2010 · N3448B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during landing with airframe structural icing, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s continued flight into known icing conditions.
- [NTSB ERA11CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA097.md): Cessna 140 · Winnsboro, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 24, 2010 · N76831 · Substantial damage
  > The excessive brake inputs by both pilots during the landing roll resulting in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB CEN11IA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11IA146.md): Columbia LC41 · Milsap, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 2010 · N921DZ · Minor damage
  > A total loss of engine power in flight due to a loss of engine oil for reasons that could not be determined during a postaccident teardown examination of the engine.
- [NTSB WPR11LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA080.md): Schaefer Kitfox 4 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2010 · N95FT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to recognize the onset of and to prevent an aerodynamic stall at low altitude. Contributing to the accident were the manufacturer’s conflicting guidance about the power setting for takeoff and the pilot’s decision to conduct a…
- [NTSB ERA11FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA095.md): Mooney M20R · Dundee, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2010 · N968SM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to operate in known moderate-to-severe icing conditions, which resulted in a loss of control during approach.
- [NTSB ERA11CA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA096.md): Cessna 172S · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 23, 2010 · N385ME · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s attempt to take off with full flaps.
- [NTSB ANC11CA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA005.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Clear, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 23, 2010 · N40283 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to water/ice in the fuel system.
- [NTSB WPR11LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA081.md): Apollo AS-III · Poipu, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2010 · N157AP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's lack of compliance with manufacturer's guidance for care and handling of the aircraft combined with incomplete preflight inspections, which resulted in an undetected material failure of the nose cone.
- [NTSB WPR11FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA082.md): Aero Commander 114B · Lander, WY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2010 · N799RS · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to continue visual flight in instrument or marginal visual meteorological conditions in mountainous terrain, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of…
- [NTSB WPR11CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA079.md): Moyes Bailey Microlite · Newberg, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 22, 2010 · N7008Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a dive, which resulted in a loss of control.
- [NTSB ERA11FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA094.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Spencer, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2010 · N30ZZ · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight collision with a tree while returning to land for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN11FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA125.md): Beech C24R · Wheeling, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2010 · N5293M · Substantial damage
  > The installation of the wrong engine-driven fuel pump, which resulted in a loss of engine power during takeoff, and the pilot's subsequent decision to turn back toward the airport at an insufficient altitude to complete the maneuver. Contributing to the…
- [NTSB CEN11FA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA124.md): Mooney M20E · Colorado Springs, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2010 · N79869 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to initiate an approach into weather conditions where the ceiling and visibility were below the minimums for the approach and where reported icing existed, in an airplane not certified for flight in icing conditions, and his failure to…
- [NTSB CEN11CA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA126.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Hemphill, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 22, 2010 · N841SA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper decision to carry an unauthorized passenger and the passenger’s loss of control of the helicopter during take-off.
- [NTSB ANC11LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11LA006.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Saint Michael, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2010 · N45052 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of directional control during landing due to a flat nose wheel tire, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with trees.
- [NTSB ERA11WA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11WA098.md): Bell 206 · Aracuju, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 21, 2010 · PR-HQB · Substantial damage
  > On December 21, 2010, about 1300 universal coordinated time, a Bell 206B, Brazilian registration PR-HQB, during an approach for landing; encountered a strong wind gust, impacted the terrain, and was substantially damaged in Aracaju, Segripe, Brazil. The pilot…
- [NTSB CEN11WA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11WA145.md): Bell UH1B · Bataan, Costa Rica · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 21, 2010 · TI-AZM · Substantial damage
  > On December 21, 2010, about 0350 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Bell UH-1B helicopter, TI-AZM, impacted terrain following a loss of engine power, in a remote area, near Bataan, Costa Rica. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control…
- [NTSB CEN11CA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA128.md): Cessna 340A · Madison, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 21, 2010 · N233DS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to check the de-ice fluid level prior to takeoff, which resulted in the failure of the de-ice…
- [NTSB CEN11CA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA127.md): Cessna 182P · Clifton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 21, 2010 · N9317G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind and inadequate flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR11FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA078.md): Aero Commander 680FL · Perris, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2010 · N316KW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in-flight collision with mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB CEN11WA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11WA119.md): Raytheon 390 · Bever, Switzerland · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 19, 2010 · D-IAYL · Destroyed
  > On December 19, 2010, 1402 coordinated universal time, a German registered Raytheon 390 Premier I, D-IAYL, was destroyed upon impact with terrain while maneuvering near Bever, Switzerland. The two pilots were fatally injured. The airplane departed Zagreb…
- [NTSB CEN11FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA118.md): Eurocopter AS350-B2 · La Monte, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 2010 · N549AM · Substantial damage
  > An interruption of fuel to the engine due to air in the fuel lines, which resulted in an engine flameout and the total loss of engine power. The reason for air in the fuel line resulting in an engine flameout could not be determined because postaccident…
- [NTSB CEN11CA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA131.md): Cessna 152 · Bolingbrook, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 19, 2010 · N5437M · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA11LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA093.md): Cessna 182 · West Milford, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2010 · N1462M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat while taking off in weather conditions conducive to serious carburetor icing, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB DCA11CA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA11CA014.md): Boeing 737-7H4 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 18, 2010 · N913WN · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the ground operations personnel to maintain awareness of the relative position of the two airplanes.
- [NTSB CEN11LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA148.md): Beech H35 · Des Moines, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2010 · N5537D · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning.
- [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 CEN11FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA115.md): Cessna 182C · Crowley, LA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2010 · N8556T · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the magneto failure for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN11CA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA113.md): Beech 95-C55 · Ozark, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 17, 2010 · N990W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing.
- [NTSB CEN11LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA112.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Nacogdoches, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2010 · N422MR · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN11LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA109.md): Cessna T182T · Moline, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2010 · N2187H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and noseover.

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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") = 2010
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?year=2010

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