# NTSB investigations, 2008: Ground collision

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 WPR09CA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA093.md): Stemme S-10 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 30, 2008 · N8679 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle during taxi.
- [NTSB ERA09CA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA117.md): Beech G35 · Chattanooga, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 30, 2008 · N400SC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid the marked helicopter dolly. Contributing to the accident were the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB WPR09FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA068.md): Boeing 757-351 · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2008 · N585NW · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the tug operator and wing walker of the other airplane to maintain clearance with this aircraft during the pushback process in dark night. Also causal was the ramp controller's misinterpretation of the other airplane's gate location and her…
- [NTSB DCA09FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA09FA022.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-83 · Los Angeles Intl Airport, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 2008 · N9617R · Substantial damage
  > The first officer's unannounced advancement of the left engine throttle, which led to a sustained application of high thrust that caused the airplane to impact the tug.
- [NTSB CEN09LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA114.md): Boeing 747-212B · Rockford, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2008 · N486EV · Substantial damage
  > The ground crew's failure to maintain clearance from the light pole while directing the airplane to parking.
- [NTSB ERA09CA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA086.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Linden, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 6, 2008 · N2125J · Substantial damage
  > The unknown pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the taxiway sign.
- [NTSB CEN09CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA077.md): Piper PA-15 · Pleasanton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 30, 2008 · N4659H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately secure the airplane while hand-starting the engine.
- [NTSB ERA09CA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA122.md): Dassault-Breguet Falcon 50 · Asheville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 24, 2008 · N200SG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure that the airplane's wheels were properly secured before releasing the parking brake.
- [NTSB DCA09FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA09FA011.md): Bombardier CL-600-2B19 · Detroit, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2008 · N8698A · Substantial damage
  > The lack of vigilance on the part of the ramp agent driving the baggage tug. Contributing factors include the night conditions, and low visibility due to fog and rain.
- [NTSB WPR09LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA036.md): Cessna 680 · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2008 · N320QS · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the ground service vehicle driver to maintain adequate clearance/distance from the taxiing airplane.
- [NTSB WPR09IA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09IA033.md): Boeing 737-700 · Salt Lake City, UT · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 2008 · N254WN · Minor damage
  > The tug driver's failure to maintain situational awareness during the push back operation.
- [NTSB ERA09LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA057.md): Campbell Earl S JR RV-6A · Cambridge, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2008 · N914ES · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The failure of the RV-6A's right brake assembly o-ring due to excessive heat.
- [NTSB WPR09LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA024.md): Holm Michael J Kitfox IV 1200 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2008 · N427ET · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The Kitfox's pilot's failure to ascertain if the intersection he approached was clear of conflicting traffic and the controller's failure to provide pertinent traffic advisories to both pilots. Contributing to the accident was the reduced visibility from the…
- [NTSB WPR09CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA017.md): Piper L-4 · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2008 · N87117 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Another airplanes total loss of wheel brakes while taxing which resulted in the pilot of the other aircraft colliding with a standing aircraft. Contributing to the accident was the other airplanes low brake hydraulic fluid.
- [NTSB CEN09CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA017.md): Cessna 172P · Delphi, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 13, 2008 · N63366 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain separation from a hangar building while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was the hangar building.
- [NTSB ANC09TA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09TA005.md): Cessna A185F · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 9, 2008 · N9380N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from high vegetation while taxiing after landing.
- [NTSB ANC09LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA004.md): Cessna 208B · Bethel, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2008 · N1229C · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots to maintain adequate clearance/distance from each other at the taxiway intersection to avoid a collision. Contributing to the accident was a lack of clear and concise instruction to either airplane by the ground controller to…
- [NTSB DEN08LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA151.md): Beech 1900D · St. Louis, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2008 · N122UX · Substantial damage
  > The ground crew's failure to ensure airplane clearance from the building while parking the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the flight crew's unprofessional behavior and the lack of marshaling procedures for the ground crew.
- [NTSB CHI08CA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA298.md): Lake LA-4 · Algonac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2008 · N1147L · Substantial damage
  > The amphibious airplane's collision with submerged debris during taxi for takeoff, and the resulting damage to the hull.
- [NTSB LAX08CA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA282.md): Boeing BV234 · Burns, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2008 · N239CH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles while taxiing.
- [NTSB ANC08LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA106.md): Cessna 207A · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2008 · N9935M · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot of the other airplane's excessive taxi speed while taxiing to the runway, and his failure to see the stopped airplane ahead of him in time to avoid a collision.
- [NTSB NYC08FA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA265.md): Cessna 550 · Reading, PA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2008 · N827DP · Substantial damage
  > The air traffic controller’s failure to properly monitor the runway environment. Contributing to the accident was the tractor operator’s failure to scan the active runway prior to crossing, and the Federal Aviation Administration’s inadequate emphasis on…
- [NTSB LAX08LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA235.md): Extra Flugzeugproduktions-und EA 300/L · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2008 · N981KM · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The pilot of the other airplane's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from another airplane.
- [NTSB MIA08CA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA148.md): Diamond DA20-C1 · Norfolk, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 13, 2008 · N956CT · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot while taxiing for takeoff. A factor contributing to the accident was the student pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout.
- [NTSB ANC08CA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA086.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Pilot Point, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 8, 2008 · N81522 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff.
- [NTSB DEN08CA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA115.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Osage Beach, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 22, 2008 · N8106M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain separation from the parked airplanes while taxiing at an excessive speed for the conditions. Contributing to the accident was the airport personnel's decision to park the airplanes in close proximity to the taxiway.
- [NTSB CHI08CA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA161.md): Cessna 172 · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 11, 2008 · N31SZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a building during taxi. A factor was the building.
- [NTSB NYC08LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA207.md): Beech A36 · Pawtucket, RI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2008 · N27199 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Both pilots' failure to see and avoid the other airplane. Contributing to the accident was the air traffic controllers failure to notify either pilot of the potential conflict.
- [NTSB ANC08CA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA073.md): Cessna 510 · Norfork, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 6, 2008 · N902LG · Substantial damage
  > The tractor tug driver's failure to maintain clearance with the parked airplane.
- [NTSB DFW08CA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA154.md): Cessna 172M · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 28, 2008 · N9144H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object while taxiing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's diverted attention and a vehicle.
- [NTSB LAX08LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA146.md): Cessna P206A · Hollister, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 2008 · N4638F · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain physical clearance from the other airplane while taxiing.
- [NTSB DFW08LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA118.md): Vickers Spitfire · Galveston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2008 · N308WK · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The Hurricane pilot's failure to maintain directional control during roll-out. Contributing factors were the restricted forward visibility of the tail-wheel equipped Spitfire, the lack of communication to the other aircraft following the Hurricane, and the…
- [NTSB SEA08CA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA115.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Twisp, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 12, 2008 · N3051W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a ground obstacle while taxiing.
- [NTSB MIA08FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08FA070.md): Ulrich Christen Velocity XL RG · Titusville, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2008 · N244CU · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The pilot of the Velocity’s failure to see and avoid the flight of four RV-8s that had landed and were in the process of clearing the runway.
- [NTSB DFW08IA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08IA074.md): Boeing 737-7H4 · Dallas, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2008 · N741SA · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The failure of the taxiing flight crew to maintain an adequate clearance from the stationary airplane.
- [NTSB DCA08CA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA08CA041.md): Embraer ERJ170 · Washington, DC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 17, 2008 · N828MD · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > Inadequate ground separation maintained by the pilot of the Embraer E170.
- [NTSB CHI08CA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA081.md): Cessna 425 · Cahokia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 13, 2008 · N67726 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining clearance from the runway sign during taxi for takeoff. A factor contributing to the accident was an icy taxiway.
- [NTSB DFW08CA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA070.md): Cessna 172S · Jenks, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 3, 2008 · N766PD · Substantial damage
  > The owner of the parking surface's failure to ensure that the parking surface was clear of hazards to taxiing airplanes and the pilot's failure to ensure a safe taxi route in unfamiliar surroundings.
- [NTSB NYC08LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA091.md): North American Rockwell NA-265-80 · Ft. Lauderdale, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2008 · N3RP · Substantial damage
  > The depletion of pressure in the normal hydraulic system for an undetermined reason, and the pilots' failure to properly operate the emergency braking system. Contributing to the accident was an inoperative hydraulic system aural warning.
- [NTSB NYC08CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA089.md): Cessna 210G · Bessemer, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 30, 2008 · N5825F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly secure the airplane before attempting to hand-prop the engine.
- [NTSB NYC08CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA088.md): Bombardier 35A · Charlotte, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 30, 2008 · N55F · Substantial damage
  > The tug driver's failure to stop for a taxiway stop sign.
- [NTSB SEA08LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA061.md): Bombardier CL-600-2C10 · San Francisco, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2008 · N705SK · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The company tug operator's failure to maintain clearance with another aircraft during the pushback process. Also causal was the ground controller's failure to alert the pilot of the other aircraft and tug operator of this airplane of the simultaneous pushback…

## 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") = 2008
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT e.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e."isDefiningEvent" AND e."tier2Number" = '200')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/200/cases?year=2008

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