# NTSB investigations, 2008: Low altitude operation/event

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 ERA09CA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA129.md): Buckeye Dream Machine · Grant, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 28, 2008 · N6068E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the wire.
- [NTSB WPR09FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA061.md): Beech V35 · Warner Springs, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2008 · N1587L · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from terrain during a low altitude maneuver.
- [NTSB ERA09CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA090.md): Bell OH-58C · Osceola County, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 15, 2008 · N659HA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of altitude during low-altitude spraying operations, which resulted in an in-flight collision with water.
- [NTSB ERA09CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA042.md): Sundt Daniel N Rotorway Exec 162-F · West Chester, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 4, 2008 · N8286D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance above terrain while performing a pedal turn.
- [NTSB WPR09CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA030.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Friant, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 31, 2008 · N2346G · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to execute a go-around in timely manner, which resulted in a collision with terrain. Also causal was the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight and delayed remedial actions.
- [NTSB CEN09CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA037.md): Cessna R172E · Palo Pinto, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 26, 2008 · N42FG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional low-level flight and failure to maintain a visual lookout.
- [NTSB ERA09FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA027.md): Piper PA-30 · Selmer, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2008 · N7510Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to avoid terrain during night instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB CEN09LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA023.md): Piper PA-36-285 · Silverton, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2008 · N57740 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a transmission wire.
- [NTSB WPR09LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA010.md): Bell 206B · Cougar, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2008 · N206CH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance between his external load and trees while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident were hilly terrain and trees.
- [NTSB CEN09LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA009.md): Sproul 72K-TET · Rio Rancho, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2008 · N72KX · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines and the failure of either pilot to take any corrective action to avoid the collision.
- [NTSB WPR09FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA005.md): Iniziative Industriali Italian SKY Arrow 600 · Malibu, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2008 · N454SA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a low-altitude maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to perform a maneuver at a low altitude that was insufficient to allow him to recover from the loss of control. Contributing…
- [NTSB DFW08LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA238.md): Cessna R172K · Leadville, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2008 · N736LN · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB DFW08FA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08FA237.md): Cessna 320D · Collinsville, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2008 · N4165T · Substantial damage
  > The crews' failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall close to the ground.
- [NTSB LAX08CA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA297.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · American Fork, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2008 · N11698 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an inadequate altitude to enter a box canyon, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB SEA08LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA200.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Napavine, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2008 · N9268D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to make a low-altitude pass, and his failure to maintain clearance from all structures while maneuvering.
- [NTSB MIA08CA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA170.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Satartia, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2008 · N1520X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout resulting in the in-flight collision with a 40-foot-tall antenna.
- [NTSB MIA08LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA167.md): Ayres S2R-T15 · Morton, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2008 · N4015P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during low altitude maneuvering.
- [NTSB CHI08CA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA252.md): Hiller UH-12E · Cokato, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 15, 2008 · N945HA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not visually identify and maintain clearance with the power lines, and the pilot's inability to maintain control of the helicopter once it contacted the power lines. Factors associated with the accident were the low altitude operations being…
- [NTSB LAX08FA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08FA267.md): Cessna TR182 · Sahuarita, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2008 · N4887R · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain while maneuvering at low altitude for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC08CA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA279.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Tunica, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 13, 2008 · N61267 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines during low-altitude maneuvers.
- [NTSB LAX08LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA266.md): Bowman Titan Tornado II · Needles, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2008 · N3156B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a vehicle during a low-altitude flight over a highway.
- [NTSB CHI08CA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA243.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Cosmos, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 11, 2008 · N7297Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the guide wire while maneuvering on an aerial application flight. Contributing to the accident was the presence of the guide wire.
- [NTSB SEA08FA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA174.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Monticello, UT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2008 · N2190X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was the low altitude.
- [NTSB MIA08LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA161.md): GT Ultralights Airborne Edge X · Franklin, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2008 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to perform low-altitude maneuvers and his failure to maintain clearance from the surface of the bay. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment due to alcohol.
- [NTSB NYC08LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA263.md): Osborne Challenger II · Fairdealing, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2008 · N69ER · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while climbing into rising terrain at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB SEA08CA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA168.md): WSL PZL Mielec · Caldwell, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 29, 2008 · N81541 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain clearance from a power line while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was a vehicle.
- [NTSB CHI08CA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA220.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Lake View, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2008 · N9193F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not obtaining/maintaining altitude/clearance from the power line while performing an aerial application maneuver.
- [NTSB DFW08LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA197.md): Marshall James J Cozy MK IV · Midlothian, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2008 · N500K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the wall of the rock quarry.
- [NTSB CHI08CA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA212.md): Ayres S2R-T34 · Clinton, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 24, 2008 · N357CA · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate in-flight planning/decision making and the altitude/clearance not maintained by the pilot during the aerial application. A contributing factor was the guy wire.
- [NTSB MIA08CA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA145.md): Aeronca 7AC · Greensburg, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2008 · N3624E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was the low altitude maneuvers.
- [NTSB DEN08FA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08FA122.md): Hughes 269B · Salesville, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2008 · N469E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the crossing transmission line.
- [NTSB DFW08CA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA182.md): Ayres S2R · Baton Rouge, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 11, 2008 · N2068B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the transmission wire.
- [NTSB LAX08CA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA223.md): Grumman Acft Eng G-164B · Patterson, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2008 · N6792Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles while maneuvering.
- [NTSB CHI08CA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA176.md): Aero Commander S2R · Clontarf, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2008 · N5519X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power transmission lines. Contributing to the accident was the power transmission lines.
- [NTSB CEN09CA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA108.md): Powrachute Pegasus · Sunrise Beach, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2008 · N9037V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from a powerline while maneuvering. A contributing factor was the powerline.
- [NTSB LAX08CA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA178.md): Schweizer 269C · Cedar Valley, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 13, 2008 · N54LC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering. A contributing factor was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB MIA08CA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA137.md): Air Tractor AT-402B · Muscle Shoals, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 12, 2008 · N402BT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from utility wires during low altitude maneuvers.
- [NTSB SEA08FA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA146.md): Cessna 172R · Monticello, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 30, 2008 · N389ES · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight collision with mountainous terrain for undetermined reasons. *This report was modified on December 10, 2009.
- [NTSB DFW08LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA143.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Wheatley, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2008 · N6112D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, resulting in an inadvertent low-altitude aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB SEA08LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA128.md): Moravan Zlin 50LX · Modesto, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2008 · N6660K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain clearance from terrain during a low-altitude maneuver at an airshow. Contributing to the accident was the task overload in the increased frequency congestion.
- [NTSB DEN08CA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA084.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Mountain Grove, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2008 · N6944Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power line.
- [NTSB CHI08LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA124.md): Piper PA-25-235 · New Lisbon, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2008 · N4352Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude during a course reversal at the completion of an agricultural spray run.
- [NTSB LAX08CA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA126.md): Robinson R22 Beta II · Prescott, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 2, 2008 · N331MD · Substantial damage
  > The instructor's inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action that resulted in ground contact and a rollover.
- [NTSB SEA08CA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA113.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Waitsburg, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 27, 2008 · N1519U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain while maneuvering at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the rising terrain.
- [NTSB DFW08LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA108.md): Woods Challenger II · Corning, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2008 · N213TW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from transmission lines. A contributing factor was the low altitude selected by the pilot.
- [NTSB DFW08CA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA104.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Paragould, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 20, 2008 · N8517M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from electrical wires while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident were binding of the elevator control, inadvertent stall and trees.
- [NTSB DEN08LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA077.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer G-164B · Angleton, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2008 · N8237K · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and his failure to maintain clearance from the tranmission lines. A factor in this accident was the unmarked transmission wires.
- [NTSB CHI08LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA101.md): Cessna 172K · Roseglen, ND · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2008 · N7490G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain obstacle clearance from the TV antenna during a low altitude maneuver. Contributing factors were the antenna, the night conditions, and pilot impairment due to alcohol.
- [NTSB LAX08CA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA085.md): Ayres S2R-600 · Blythe, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 25, 2008 · N5674X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors were the dusk light condition and the pressure the pilot felt to accomplish the flight.
- [NTSB SEA08CA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA091.md): Bell 206B · Oxnard, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 11, 2008 · N7028J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain during an aerial application.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/220/sequence.md?year=2008&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") = 2008
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '220' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE "isDefiningEvent"))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/220/sequence?year=2008

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