# NTSB investigations, 2008: Sys/Comp malf/fail (non-power)

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 WPR09CA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA059.md): Cessna 210 · Sheridan, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 17, 2008 · N9619T · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel's failure to reinstall the left front pilot's seat correctly, which resulted in the pilot's loss of control and subsequent impact with a taxiway sign.
- [NTSB CEN09FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA094.md): Bombardier CL-600-2C10 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2008 · N511MJ · Minor damage
  > The failure of the left landing gear to extend due to improper maintenance when the landing gear door was replaced. Contributing to the incident was the manufacturer's inadequate maintenance manual instructions.
- [NTSB DCA09IA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA09IA017.md): Bombardier CL-600-2B19 · Philadelphia, PA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2008 · N407AW · Minor damage
  > the failure of the maintenance personnel to properly complete the installation, and the inspection personnel to conduct the proper functional test, of the left main landing gear uplock assembly.
- [NTSB ERA09IA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09IA115.md): Cessna 402C · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2008 · N522FA · Minor damage
  > The airplane manufacturer's inadequate inspection procedure resulting in undetected fatigue cracking of the main landing gear barrel of the upper barrel and trunnion assembly.
- [NTSB ERA09IA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09IA056.md): DeHavilland DHC-8-311 · Philadelphia, PA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2008 · N326EN · Minor damage
  > The mechanical overload of the nosewheel steering links for undetermined reasons, which resulted in nose landing gear rotation and its subsequent wedging within the wheel well structure.
- [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 WPR09LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA016.md): Heisler Lancair Legacy · Parowan, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2008 · N151HT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to secure the canopy prior to takeoff, resulting in his inability to control the aircraft during the takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment from prescription medications and possible obstructive sleep apnea.
- [NTSB CEN09CA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA026.md): Holland Rotorway 162F · Rutland, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2008 · N162NJ · Substantial damage
  > The loss of torque due to a failure of a transmission drivebelt and the pilot's delayed landing flare during the autorotation. Contributing to the accident was the dusk light condition and the corn crop.
- [NTSB SEA08IA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08IA217.md): Diamond DA 40 · San Carlos, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2008 · N419JS · Minor damage
  > The improper assembly of the governor during manufacture.
- [NTSB LAX08CA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA293.md): Brubaker F1 · Truckee, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2008 · N954CB · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the bolts securing the tail wheel to its attach point that resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB DEN08LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA153.md): Cessna 210 · Pagosa Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2008 · N6515X · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear to extend for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI08CA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA287.md): Cessna 172M · Three Lakes, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2008 · N12809 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain sufficient altitude to avoid the trees during initial climb. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's failure to ensure the security of the entrance door before takeoff and the unintentional opening of the door.
- [NTSB CHI08FA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FA269.md): Bell 206L-1 · Greensburg, IN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2008 · N37AE · Destroyed
  > The in-flight separation of a main rotor blade due to a fatigue failure of the blade spar, rendering the helicopter uncontrollable, and the manufacturer's production of main rotor blades with latent manufacturing defects, which precipitated the fatigue…
- [NTSB LAX08FA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08FA286.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2008 · N212HB · Substantial damage
  > A loss of power in the right engine due to an in-flight fuel-fed fire in the right engine compartment that, while the exact origin could not be determined, was likely related to the right engine-driven fuel pump, its fuel supply line, or fitting. Contributing…
- [NTSB MIA08LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA174.md): Schweizer G-164B · Clarksdale, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2008 · N3633S · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic’s failure to torque check the axle-to-spring gear attachment bolts per the manufacturer's Annual/100-Hour Airframe Inspection Checklist, resulting in fatigue failure of the bolts.
- [NTSB MIA08LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA168.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Jeannette, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2008 · N9403D · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the brakes to function due to inadequate inspection of the brake cable by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB SEA08CA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA184.md): Wheat Excalibur EX · Moses Lake, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 18, 2008 · N2505Q · Substantial damage
  > The right rudder pedal attach rivets sheared due to overload.
- [NTSB DEN08FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08FA140.md): Aircraft Mfg & Dev. CH601XLi · Farmersville, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2008 · N451BB · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent tail stall and subsequent loss of airplane control as a result of the open canopy. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate emergency procedures provided by the airplane manufacturer and the inadequate design of the canopy latching…
- [NTSB NYC08LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA273.md): Ouzts Rodney Rutan-LongEZ · Winder, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2008 · N622EZ · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left brake due to contamination of the brake fluid.
- [NTSB CHI08CA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA245.md): Air Tractor 301 · Herreid, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 5, 2008 · N3161A · Substantial damage
  > Failure of one of the tailwheel bolts on landing and the pilot's subsequent inability to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB DFW08CA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA200.md): Curtiss-Wright 12Q · Erie, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 27, 2008 · N496W · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the tail wheel control cable during landing roll out, which resulted in a loss of control.
- [NTSB DEN08IA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08IA123.md): Airbus Industrie A319-114 · Denver, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2008 · C-FYJP · Minor damage
  > Total failure of the right inboard tire. Contributing to this incident were the low pressure of the tire, and the high tire heat generated by the previous rejected takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX08LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA242.md): Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau DG-100G · Truckee, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2008 · N132S · Substantial damage
  > A malfunction of the tow release mechanism.
- [NTSB CHI08CA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA203.md): Enstrom F28F · Amberg, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2008 · N8626E · Substantial damage
  > The unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during a forced landing following a loss of engine power due to a cylinder head separation. Contributing to the accident was the tree.
- [NTSB LAX08LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA217.md): Lancair LC41-550FG · Hailey, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2008 · N2544W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of directional control while taxiing due to the failure of the right brake.
- [NTSB LAX08LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA201.md): Cessna A185F · Rainier, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2008 · N5403E · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent extension of the left float's landing gear to near the down position due to a failure of the gear's rear hydraulic seal.
- [NTSB CHI08FA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FA172.md): Enstrom Helicopter 480B · Marinette, WI · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2008 · N480PD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently operating the helicopter at a gross weight greater than its maximum allowable operating weight, and flying the helicopter at an airspeed greater than the never-to-exceed speed for the helicopter’s gross weight condition, resulting in…
- [NTSB DEN08LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA107.md): Ayres S2R-G6 · Pine Bluff, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2008 · N61374 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of an electrical short in the wiring to the manual fuel switch that closed the fuel valves.
- [NTSB NYC08CA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA205.md): Luscombe 8A · Indiantown, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 3, 2008 · N37012 · Substantial damage
  > An inadequate annual inspection that failed to detect a damaged rudder cable which resulted in the cable's subsequent failure during takeoff.
- [NTSB MIA08LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA149.md): Aero Commander 500-B · Charlotte Amali · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2008 · N411FS · Substantial damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to identify inadequate clamping of the aluminum line during inspection, and the undetected fatigue cracking of the line which resulted in the loss of hydraulic fluid.
- [NTSB CHI08LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA151.md): Bell 47D1 · Carrollton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2008 · N74898 · Substantial damage
  > The airframe vibration for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB SEA08LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA147.md): Aero Commander 690A · Tacoma, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2008 · N115AB · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the right main landing gear for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW08CA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA152.md): Rotorway 162F · Gonzales, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 24, 2008 · N771SS · Destroyed
  > failure of the main rotor drive belt for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA08LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA106.md): Eurocopter France AS350 B2 · Hiram, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2008 · N417AE · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the starflex arm during engine run-up due to inadequate inspection by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB DEN08CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA089.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164C · De Witt, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2008 · N6671K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to attempt to close the canopy in flight, and his diverted attention resulting in the airplane impacting the terrain. Contributing to the accident was the excessively worn canopy latch.
- [NTSB ANC08CA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA065.md): de Havilland DHC-3 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 28, 2008 · N565TA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site, which resulted in an overload failure of the tail ski assembly during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CHI08CA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA117.md): Cessna 182D · Madison, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 27, 2008 · N9111X · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate preflight inspection of the landing gear tires by the pilot, which did not identify a worn tire and resulted in a flat tire during landing touchdown. An additional cause was the directional control not possible during the landing rollout, and…
- [NTSB SEA08LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA114.md): Canup Titan Tornado S · Council, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2008 · N706BC · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the tip of the wood propeller due to damage caused by a foreign object.
- [NTSB DFW08LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA115.md): Cessna 421C · Sterling, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2008 · N513FS · Substantial damage
  > Failure and separation of the upper and lower right main gear torque links links, which resulted in a loss of directional control on landing roll-out.
- [NTSB MIA08CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA095.md): Champion 7KCAB · Alexander City, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 23, 2008 · N1682G · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the right tail wheel spring on landing roll out for undetermined reasons, resulting in a loss of directional control and collision with a ditch.
- [NTSB ANC08LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA055.md): Cessna 180 · Kodiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2008 · N3043E · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control during the landing roll due to a failure or malfunction of the brake system, resulting in a loss of control, and structural damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI08CA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA111.md): Veldhuizen Highlander · Onida, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 18, 2008 · N8888V · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the right main wheel from the landing gear during takeoff for an undetermined reason.. Contributing to the accident were rough/uneven terrain and that directional control was not possible.
- [NTSB MIA08CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA088.md): William E. Furr SeaRey · Winter Springs, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 10, 2008 · N815Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI08LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA104.md): Vic Tatelman Baby Belle · Lakeland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2008 · N6261N · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the tailrotor driveshaft hanger bearing and jamming of the tailrotor.
- [NTSB DFW08LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA100.md): Hiller UH-12E · Quinton, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2008 · N34SD · Substantial damage
  > An undetermined mechanical malfuction associated with the tail rotor drive system which led to a loss of control.
- [NTSB CHI08CA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA105.md): Schultz Mini 500 · Batavia, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 6, 2008 · N62GS · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the helicopter's centrifugal clutch during hover which led to the pilot's inability to maintain control of the craft and its subsequent impact with the ground.
- [NTSB DFW08TA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08TA092.md): Robinson R44 · Topeka, KS · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 5, 2008 · N402PD · Substantial damage
  > A malfunctioning magneto, resulting in a high engine rpm and low rotor warning indications. A contributing factor was the impact with a light pole, during the precautionary landing.
- [NTSB LAX08IA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08IA093.md): Bennett Lancair 320 · Hillsboro, OR · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2008 · N456 · Minor damage
  > The malfunction of the airplane's battery and alternator that resulted in the failure of the landing gear to extend and lock in place.
- [NTSB DFW08IA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08IA087.md): Boeing 737-524 · Houston, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2008 · N23661 · Minor damage
  > The flight crew's improper landing technique for an inoperative anti-skid system resulting in locked brakes and four blown main landing gear tires.
- [NTSB LAX08LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA086.md): Cessna 402 · Henderson, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2008 · N4010Q · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left main landing gear torque link assembly for undetermined reasons.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/330/cases.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 e.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e."isDefiningEvent" AND e."tier2Number" = '330')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/330/cases?year=2008

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