# NTSB investigations, 2008: Powerplant sys/comp malf/fail

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 ERA09LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA108.md): Beech E18S · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2008 · N7765N · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right propeller to go to the feathered position for undetermined reasons following a total loss of right engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel planning.
- [NTSB ERA09FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA093.md): Beech 36 · Louisville, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2008 · N7472N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s continued operation of the aircraft with known deficiencies. Contributing to this accident was the improper sealing of the engine case during overhaul.
- [NTSB ERA09LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA072.md): Leroy Lakey Corben ACE · Cherryville, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 2008 · N13LL · Substantial damage
  > A throttle control malfunction during initial climb, as reported by the pilot.
- [NTSB CEN09CA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA080.md): Beech E35 · Bloomington, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 20, 2008 · N3213C · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to a failure of the number one cylinder exhaust valve, and the associated secondary damage to the intake valve and piston.
- [NTSB ERA09LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA062.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Green Cove Springs, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2008 · N389CP · Substantial damage
  > The fusing of an electrical cable from the No. 2 (standby) alternator with the throttle cable resulting in the flight crew’s inability to move the throttle control. Contributing to the accident was the failure of maintenance personnel to detect inadequate…
- [NTSB ERA09CA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA054.md): Snow 600 · Nashville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 14, 2008 · N1691S · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the propeller shaft seal in flight. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB ERA09LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA047.md): Bell 206B · Boynton Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2008 · N281CB · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to an undertorqued air line fitting to the fuel control.
- [NTSB CEN09LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA055.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Nacogdoches, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2008 · N8485R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ERA09CA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA040.md): Fox Jack G Mong Biwin · Thomasville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 2, 2008 · N318CF · Substantial damage
  > The builder’s failure to set adequate propeller pitch during propeller installation.
- [NTSB ANC09LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA009.md): Construcciones Aeronauticas CASA-212 · Toksook Bay, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2008 · N437RA · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew’s inability to adjust/increase power to the right engine during the landing approach due to an in-flight disconnect of the engine power control linkage, resulting in a loss of control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the…
- [NTSB WPR09LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA013.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Portland, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2008 · N3BT · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight engine fire due to the fatigue fracture of an exhaust pipe that resulted from a failure of the pipe's slip joint.
- [NTSB CEN09LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA014.md): Beech A36 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2008 · N703KP · Destroyed
  > The total loss of engine power due to a fracture in the oil filter adapter housing. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC08CA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA325.md): Aeronca 7AC · Mt. Pleasant, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 28, 2008 · N2504E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during an emergency maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the left magneto.
- [NTSB DEN08LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA163.md): Beech C23 · Duncan, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2008 · N6714E · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the engine crankshaft. Contributing to the accident were the improper maintenance to the engine crankshaft, improper reassembly of the engine, and failure to follow the engine manufacturer's overhaul…
- [NTSB MIA08LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA196.md): Cessna 120 · Jesup, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2008 · N77068 · Substantial damage
  > An oil starvation-induced catastrophic engine failure due to the improper installation of the crankshaft expansion plug during engine overhaul.
- [NTSB DFW08CA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA236.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Augusta, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2008 · N6822J · Substantial damage
  > A loose oil line that resulted in a total loss of engine oil, causing the engine to cease.
- [NTSB CHI08CA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA284.md): Fleet 2 · Leroy, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2008 · N764V · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the propeller hub failure during a low-level maneuver. Contributing to the accident were the trees encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX08LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA292.md): Cessna T210N · Oakland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2008 · N6278C · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power while maneuvering due to the disintegration of the number two main bearing, which resulted in a fracture of the crankshaft. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance.
- [NTSB DFW08LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA226.md): Cessna 182D · Orange Grove, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2008 · N8979X · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to an improperly installed intake manifold tube.
- [NTSB CHI08LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA274.md): Sadler Vampire · Findlay, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2008 · N333SV · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the reduction drive assembly as a result of excessive wear and high temperatures. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's lack of total experience in the airplane and the unsuitable terrain for a forced…
- [NTSB SEA08GA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08GA194.md): Lockheed P2V-7 · Reno, NV · Accident · 3 fatal · Final report · Sep 2, 2008 · N4235T · Destroyed
  > The failure of the flight crew to maintain airspeed above in-flight minimum control speed (Vmca) after losing power in the left jet engine during initial climb after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the crew's inadequate cockpit resource management…
- [NTSB SEA08LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA193.md): Wasson Loehle Loehle P-40 · Oregon City, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2008 · N510JW · Substantial damage
  > The loss of total engine power due to a cold seizure.
- [NTSB MIA08CA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA178.md): Dehavilland DH82A · Sevierville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 30, 2008 · N80660 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the wooden propeller.
- [NTSB DFW08CA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA211.md): Murray Frank H DA5B · Odessa, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 21, 2008 · N1002W · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the intake manifold when the flexible connectors disconnected from the carburetor after a turbulence encounter. Contributing to the accident was insuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC08LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA291.md): Cessna 441 · Baltimore, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2008 · N441VB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's attempted takeoff with a propeller start lock inadvertently engaged.
- [NTSB LAX08LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA268.md): Rouse Glasair III · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2008 · N1YZ · Substantial damage
  > The excessively worn throttle/mixture linkage arms and pins and a missing mixture control linkage spring washer, which resulted in a loss of power due to an excessively rich mixture.
- [NTSB ENG08IA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG08IA038.md): Boeing 757 · Las Vegas, NV · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2008 · N666DN · No damage
  > The engine experienced an uncontained release of high pressure turbine material due to fatigue cracks that occurred on four consecutive blade retainig lugs on the 2nd stage turbine hub. The cracked lugs resulted in the release of four 2nd stage turbine blades…
- [NTSB DEN08CA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA135.md): Grumman G-164A · Walsh, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 6, 2008 · N7487 · Substantial damage
  > The total failure of a cylinder head assembly. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC08LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA097.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Aniak, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2008 · N40YR · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to a failure of the left engine's turbocharger as a result of the failure of a turbine shaft bearing. Contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC08WA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08WA098.md): Beech 65-A90 · Pitt Meadows, Canada · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 3, 2008 · N17SA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI08LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA230.md): Cessna 172RG · Tomahawk, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2008 · N6520R · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a loss of all of the engine's oil as a result of the safety wire on the governor idler gear shaft's oil plug breaking, leading to the oil plug coming unscrewed. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a suitable area…
- [NTSB ANC08IA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08IA092.md): Saab-Scania Saab 340B · Anchorage, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2008 · N364PX · No damage
  > The failure of one of the stage 1 gas generator rotor blades due to high-cycle fatigue, resulting in a contained engine failure during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ANC08LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA089.md): Dehavilland DHC-3 · Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2008 · N61FE · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the separation of the number 8 cylinder from the engine, which separated an oil line, resulting in a loss of oil and oil pressure. Contributing to the accident was the float-equipped airplane's forced landing on a road.
- [NTSB NYC08LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA251.md): Holmes Arthur Orman Kitfox IV · Burkesville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2008 · N70694 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to the installation of an engine oil filter that did not meet the engine manufacture's specifications.
- [NTSB MIA08LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA142.md): J. E. Douglas Starduster 2 · Tappahannock, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2008 · N27ED · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX08LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA230.md): Bell UH-1H · Rock Springs, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2008 · N3276T · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 1 bearing for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA08LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA156.md): Cessna TR182 · Bend, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2008 · N7XZ · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the crankshaft during cruise flight due to fatigue.
- [NTSB LAX08LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA195.md): Arrow Falcon Exporters OH-58C · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2008 · N912HP · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fatigue failure of a second stage compressor blade.
- [NTSB DEN08LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA108.md): Mercer Avid Flyer Mk IV · Augusta, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2008 · N6880L · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the engine cooling system's thermostat, causing the engine to overheat and seize. Contributing to the accident was the fence.
- [NTSB ANC08LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA060.md): Piper PA-34 · Ocala, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2008 · N11HR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued operation of the airplane with a known mechanical deficiency--a propeller that would feather at low power. Contributing to the accident was the uncommanded feathering of the propeller.
- [NTSB LAX08LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA168.md): Mkii Lancair Legacy 2000 · Bend, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2008 · N199L · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the Number 3 cylinder connecting rod.
- [NTSB CHI08LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA154.md): Beech A36 · Grand Rapids, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2008 · N7214Y · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine thrust due to the propeller separating from the aircraft as a result of fatigue failure of the propeller attachment bolts caused by the insufficient torque of the bolts during installation.
- [NTSB NYC08CA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA208.md): Cessna 177RG · Bessemer, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 8, 2008 · N45133 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the left magneto for undetermined reasons resulting in a partial loss of engine power during takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI08LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA160.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Battle Creek, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2008 · N159WM · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight separation of the tip of a propeller blade due to metal fatigue that resulted from an inadequate inspection and repair.
- [NTSB CHI08IA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08IA152.md): Eclipse EA500 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2008 · N612KB · No damage
  > The airplane manufacturer's inadequate software design requirements of the engine's full authority digital electronic controls (FADEC) fault logic that resulted in a simultaneous unrecoverable loss of thrust control on both engines when the FADEC's input data…
- [NTSB NYC08LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA196.md): Boeing A75N1 · Romney, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 2008 · N46996 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to failure of the left magneto. Contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain to conduct a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI08CA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA139.md): Cessna 172N · Blue Ash, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 24, 2008 · N75528 · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the throttle cable from the linkage during the approach to land and the altitude/clearance not being available to the pilot during the forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the electrical wires the airplane impacted.
- [NTSB LAX08LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA153.md): Cessna P210N · Peach Springs, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2008 · N4753K · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to induced catastrophic internal failure of the engine as a result of the displacement and rotation of the number 2 main bearing that resulted in a fatigue fracture of the crankshaft.
- [NTSB ENG08IA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG08IA027.md): Boeing MD-11F · Miami, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 21, 2008 · EI-UPO · Minor damage
  > The insufficient predicted fatigue life of the P/N KBE6-59 adjustable-length 3/8-inch rod end, and the inadequate fatigue margin at the transcowl CDU clevis assembly bracket attachment rivets for the one actuator out condition, which resulted in the failure…
- [NTSB CHI08LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA125.md): Rans S-12 XL · Pelion, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 2008 · N9148Y · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the improper actions of the instructor pilot and the low experience level of the instructor pilot in this make and model of aircraft.

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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") = 2008
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '340' 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/340/sequence?year=2008

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