# NTSB investigations, 2008: Runway excursion

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 ERA09CA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA112.md): Michael Muratore Vans · Bayport, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 29, 2008 · N307MM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to stop the airplane within the available runway after touchdown. Contributing to the accident were the failure of the flap system as reported by the pilot and the damp grass.
- [NTSB ANC09CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA016.md): Cessna 172S · Girdwood, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 28, 2008 · N453SP · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's lack of action to correct a high and fast landing approach which resulted in a long landing, and subsequent collision with a snow berm at the end of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's improper approach.
- [NTSB ERA09CA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA110.md): Cessna 172R · Morristown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 27, 2008 · N178AF · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to execute a missed approach when insufficient runway remained for landing. Contributing to the accident were the low ceiling and visibility conditions.
- [NTSB CEN09CA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA112.md): Cessna 140 · Highmore, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 24, 2008 · N89418 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the flare while landing in deep snow.
- [NTSB CEN09CA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA102.md): Beech 95-B55 · Batesville, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 24, 2008 · N8775R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to land with a tailwind which resulted in the overrun landing. Factors contributing to the accident include the culvert and the tailwind.
- [NTSB CEN09CA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA101.md): Cessna T210L · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 24, 2008 · N732DK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land in gusty crosswinds, leading to his inability to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident were the crosswinds.
- [NTSB CEN09LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA100.md): Beechcraft 390 · Lewistown, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2008 · N20NL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during landing on an ice-contaminated runway.
- [NTSB CEN09CA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA118.md): Socata TBM 700 · Clovis, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 23, 2008 · N70LR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to complete the before-landing checklist, which led to his failure to lower the gear before landing.
- [NTSB WPR09CA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA066.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Idaho Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 22, 2008 · N379P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident were the icy runway conditions and a snow bank.
- [NTSB ERA09LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA282.md): Dassault/Sud FAN JET · Jamestown, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2008 · N165TW · Substantial damage
  > The inability to stop the airplane on the remaining runway because of icy runway conditions. A factor was the failure of the drag chute to properly deploy.
- [NTSB DCA09MA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA09MA021.md): Boeing 737-524 · Denver, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Dec 21, 2008 · N18611 · Substantial damage
  > The captain’s cessation of right rudder input, which was needed to maintain directional control of the airplane, about 4 seconds before the excursion, when the airplane encountered a strong and gusty crosswind that exceeded the captain’s training and…
- [NTSB ERA09CA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA102.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Folkston, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 19, 2008 · N699G · Substantial damage
  > The student's improper flare and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB WPR09CA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA058.md): Cessna 140 · Preston, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 17, 2008 · N4008N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB ERA09CA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA091.md): Kimball Enterprises Pitts Model-12 · Weirdales, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 13, 2008 · N212DK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind.
- [NTSB WPR09CA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA054.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Goodyear, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 5, 2008 · N268ML · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA09LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA079.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 2008 · N370CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a rejected takeoff. Contributing to the accident was a gust of wind.
- [NTSB ERA09CA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA217.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Middletown, DE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 1, 2008 · N276 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing in gusty conditions.
- [NTSB CEN09CA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA078.md): Cessna 172S · Waukesha, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 26, 2008 · N833SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff and his failure to ensure that the elevator trim was properly set before takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of autopilot system knowledge.
- [NTSB WPR09CA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA080.md): Tarantola RV6A · Onalaska, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 24, 2008 · N164LT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to land with a tailwind, which resulted in the runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the tailwind.
- [NTSB WPR09CA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA045.md): Piper PA-30 · Kona, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 24, 2008 · N8010Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing factors were the delayed remedial action by the check pilot, the crosswind condition, and the rough uneven…
- [NTSB CEN09CA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA119.md): Piper Aerostar 6 · Middletown, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 21, 2008 · N3640D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to verify that the landing gear was down and locked prior to landing.
- [NTSB ERA09CA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA065.md): Piper PA46 · Oak Island, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 18, 2008 · N6913Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident were gusting crosswinds.
- [NTSB CEN09CA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA069.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Colorado Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 18, 2008 · N905CC · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control and his failure to compensate for wind conditions. Contributing to the accident were gusting winds with a wind shear warning in effect.
- [NTSB ERA09CA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA063.md): Cessna 172 · Bedford, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 17, 2008 · N2439Z · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for winds during landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA066.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Bowling Green, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 14, 2008 · N5432Z · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control during the landing sequence. A contributing factor was the sudden gusty crosswind.
- [NTSB ERA09CA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA048.md): Cessna 172 · Groton, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 11, 2008 · N91HF · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ANC09CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA010.md): Cessna 172M · Girdwood, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 8, 2008 · N9099H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt to take off on a snow-covered runway. Contributing to the accident was the snow-covered runway.
- [NTSB CEN09CA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA050.md): Aeronca 7CCM · Chadron, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 2, 2008 · N2259E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain direction control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience.
- [NTSB CEN09CA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA046.md): Hemp Timothy Legacy 200 · Socorro, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 2, 2008 · N273TE · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to land with sufficient runway to stop the airplane on the runway. Contributing to the accident was the airplane's speed on final approach.
- [NTSB ERA09CA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA034.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-5B · Bridgeport, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 1, 2008 · N4540L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during landing and while suffering symptoms of vertigo.
- [NTSB CEN09CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA047.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Lamar, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 1, 2008 · N3758P · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR09LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA029.md): Cessna 421C · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2008 · N421PC · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the hydraulic landing gear extension systems due to a ruptured line.
- [NTSB CEN09CA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA076.md): Cessna 170A · Butler, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 24, 2008 · N5773C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his failure to compensate for wind conditions which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB WPR09FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA019.md): Mooney M20J · Avalon, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2008 · N201EN · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff while sufficient runway remained to stop.
- [NTSB CEN09CA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA028.md): Howard Super Sky Raider · Tuscola, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2008 · N3903B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control during takeoff roll. A contributing factor was the cornfield and the pilot's lack of recent experience.
- [NTSB WPR09CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA018.md): Beech F33A · Big Bear, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2008 · N65HP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB ERA09CA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA024.md): Lange Flugzeugbau E1 Antares · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 18, 2008 · N4929R · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot of the other airplane to announce his intentions prior to takeoff, resulting in a runway incursion. Contributing to the accident was the limited forward visibility due to the runway slope.
- [NTSB CEN09CA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA020.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Lufkin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 11, 2008 · N764C · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper decision to takeoff with a known brake problem. Contributing to the accident were the malfunctioning brake and the rough terrain in the excursion area.
- [NTSB WPR09CA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA007.md): Cessna T206H · Henderson, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 9, 2008 · N206TT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA09CA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA007.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Chester, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 7, 2008 · N889LD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to obtain the proper touchdown point while landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s inexperience landing at the airport, night conditions, and non-standard runway lighting.
- [NTSB WPR09CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA002.md): Piper J3C-65 · Lynden, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 3, 2008 · N2146M · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the tailwheel spring retaining clip for unknown reasons, which resulted in the loss of directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA09CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA010.md): Cessna 172 · Naples, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 3, 2008 · N20921 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the wet condition of the grass runway.
- [NTSB CEN09CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA002.md): Cessna 172 · Alton, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 3, 2008 · N5172J · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was the presence of the sign struck during the runway excursion.
- [NTSB SEA08CA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA215.md): North American AT-6 · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 1, 2008 · N39313 · Substantial damage
  > The front seated pilot's inadequate compensation for the right quartering tailwind and failure to maintain directional control. Also causal was the rear seated pilot's inadequate remedial action and failure to regain directional control.
- [NTSB CEN09CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA008.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Crookston, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 1, 2008 · N251ND · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was the student pilot's limited flight experience. Additional factors were the presence of the ditch adjacent to the runway and the resulting collapse of the…
- [NTSB CHI08CA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA295.md): North American Harvard MK · Dayton, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 28, 2008 · N9272C · Substantial damage
  > Improper maintenance on the tail wheel anti-shimmy mechanism and the pilot's decision to continue operating the airplane with a known shimmy in the tail wheel.
- [NTSB DEN08CA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA164.md): Bice David E Bearhawk · Double Eagle Airport, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 27, 2008 · N1685 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot flared high and failed to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's unfamiliarity with the airplane and the crosswind.
- [NTSB NYC08LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA323.md): Beech A200 · Bridgewater, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2008 · N30W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land with a tailwind on a short, wet runway, resulting in landing long and runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s lack of standard operating procedures for test flights.
- [NTSB CHI08LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA286.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Delaware, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2008 · N63DH · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB NYC08CA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA316.md): Piper PA28-140 · Carrabassett, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2008 · N2318T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300/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" = '300' 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/300/sequence?year=2008

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