# NTSB investigations, 2008: Other weather encounter

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 ERA09CA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA127.md): Cessna 180K · Port Orange, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 31, 2008 · N37MD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during landing. Contributing to the accident were the gusting wind conditions and the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model airplane.
- [NTSB ERA09WA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09WA206.md): Beech V35 · Valenca, Brazil · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 30, 2008 · PT-JKU · Destroyed
  > On December 30, 2008, about 1240 UTC, or 1040 local, a Beech V35B, Brazilian registration PT-JKU, registered to and operated by Unibase Engenharia e Pavimentacao Ltda, collided with mountainous terrain near Valenca, RJ, Brazil. Instrument meteorological…
- [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 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 CEN09FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA097.md): Hawker Beechcraft 58P · Stonewall, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2008 · C-GGBT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent flight into mountain wave activity resulting in a loss of control and subsequent impact with mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB CEN09FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA099.md): Piper PA-32R · North Canton, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 2008 · N9299N · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s inappropriate control inputs as a result of spatial disorientation, which led to an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's decision to conduct flight into known icing conditions, ice accumulation that…
- [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 CEN09CA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA058.md): Mooney M20E · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 11, 2008 · N1264X · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to lower the gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to complete the before landing checklist.
- [NTSB CEN09CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA079.md): Piper PA18-150 · Colorado Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 2, 2008 · N18338 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of directional control due to an encounter with a weather phenomena at rotation.
- [NTSB WPR09CA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA020.md): Royse David Avid C Aerobat · Hollister, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 21, 2008 · N967DR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain airplane control during the landing flare. Contributing to the accident were the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR09CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA008.md): Bell 47J-2A · Florence, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 11, 2008 · N8567F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for a wind shift encountered during the landing approach, which resulted in a hard landing and rollover. Contributing to the accident was the encounter with the wind shift.
- [NTSB CEN09CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA013.md): Pegasus Quantum · West Terre Haute, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2008 · N5125A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the crosswind during the go-around. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind condition and the trees.
- [NTSB CEN09CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA006.md): Beech 23 · Chesaning, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 9, 2008 · N317NF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the gusting wind conditions during landing. Contributing to the accident were the gusting winds.
- [NTSB SEA08LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA213.md): Bell 206B · Woods Landing-Jelm, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2008 · N59611 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's encounter with a loss of tail rotor effectiveness event and his failure to maintain directional control while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident were the tailwind condition and the sloping, uneven terrain.
- [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 SEA08CA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA208.md): Robinson R22 Beta II · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2008 · N926EL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff in a high density altitude high gross weight condition that exceeded the takeoff performance capability of the helicopter. The pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm was also causal. Contributing factors were…
- [NTSB SEA08CA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA199.md): Cessna 177B · Truckee, CA · Accident · Data collection · Final report · Sep 14, 2008 · N30692 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to take off in a heavily loaded airplane under the ambient conditions that existed at the time. Contributing to the accident was the mountainous/hilly terrain, a high density altitude, gusty winds and downdrafts.
- [NTSB MIA08CA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA193.md): Cameron Balloons Z-150 · Sandown, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2008 · N151TS · Minor damage
  > The pilot’s encounter with high winds during approach. Contributing to the severity of injuries was the passengers' improper landing preparation.
- [NTSB DEN08CA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA147.md): Piper PA-22 · Star City, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2008 · N7253D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident were the crosswinds and the rough terrain near the runway.
- [NTSB NYC08CA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA300.md): Quicksilver MXL II · Barceloneta, PR · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 30, 2008 · N594TC · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an aborted landing. Contributing to the accident were the high winds.
- [NTSB DEN08CA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA146.md): Helie RV-6 · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 28, 2008 · N190RV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind.
- [NTSB LAX08CA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA294.md): Air Creation Clipper 912 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 2, 2008 · N21721 · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's encounter with a dust devil.
- [NTSB LAX08CA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA250.md): Cessna 182N · Big Creek, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2008 · N92767 · Substantial damage
  > The airplane encountered a downdraft during the landing flare. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB CHI08CA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA174.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Greenwood, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2008 · N4433T · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial actions that resulted in a loss of control during the go-around maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the gusting wind condition.
- [NTSB DEN08LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA102.md): Cessna 150G · Brenham, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2008 · N4691R · Substantial damage
  > The sudden windshift (crosswind gust), rendering directional control impossible. Contributing factors in this accident were the high speed during the aborted takeoff and trees.
- [NTSB DEN08FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08FA100.md): Extra Flugzeugbau EA 300/L · Gothenburg, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2008 · N12XT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after encountering instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's recent usage of Marihuana, his impaired judgement and decision making, and the low visibility weather…
- [NTSB CHI08FA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FA150.md): Socata TBM 700 (850) · Iowa City, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2008 · N849MA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to depart with a preexisting tailwind and failure to abort takeoff. Contributing to the severity of the injuries was the failure to properly restrain (FAA-required) the child passenger.
- [NTSB DEN08CA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA093.md): Kitfox IV 1200 · FlyingBar Ranch, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 24, 2008 · N108KX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to takeoff with a quartering tailwind and failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident were the gusting tailwind and operating the airplane near maximum gross weight.
- [NTSB CHI08CA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA148.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Delphi, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2008 · N1601P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind during landing rollout. Contributing to the accident was the gusting crosswind condition.
- [NTSB DEN08LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA079.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Reserve, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2008 · N6260J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of aircraft control, resulting in an inadvertent stall. Contributing factors in this accident were the sudden windshift to a gusting tailwind, an uphill runway, high density altitude, the pilot's failure to use all available runwayt, and his…
- [NTSB DEN08LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA074.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Beaumont, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2008 · N9764U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control in cruise flight and encounter with a thunderstorm. Contributing to the accident was an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB DEN08LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA071.md): Hiller UH-12E · La Porte, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2008 · N40289 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of tail rotor effectiveness. Contributing factors were the sudden windshift to a tailwind, and the pilot initiating a hovering turn in ground effect.
- [NTSB DFW08LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA088.md): Balloon Works Firefly 9 · Questa, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2008 · N72345 · Destroyed
  > The balloon's encounter with a wind gust/downdraft during landing, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB DEN08LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA070.md): Cessna 180H · Glenwood Spring, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2008 · N67WW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. Contributing to the accident was the strong left quartering tailwind and gust.
- [NTSB NYC08CA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA119.md): Cessna 182Q · S.Charleston, WV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 2, 2008 · N97514 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain a proper touchdown point. Contributing to the accident was the windshear as reported by the pilot.
- [NTSB MIA08CA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA071.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Norwood, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 2, 2008 · N9182A · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the flightcrew to maintain directional control of the airplane.
- [NTSB DEN08CA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA056.md): Burkhart Grob G-103A Twin II Acro · Alamogordo, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 9, 2008 · N223WP · Substantial damage
  > The unsuitable terrain for landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's encounter with turbulence and the loss of visual contact with the tow plane.
- [NTSB SEA08LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA072.md): Wooters Lancair ES · Albany, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2008 · N329BW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain aircraft control while in cruise flight. Contributing to the accident were inadequate planning/decision, icing conditions, and continued flight into known icing conditions.
- [NTSB DFW08FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08FA061.md): Cessna 210 · Baytown, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 2008 · N968CC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after flying into clouds.
- [NTSB NYC08CA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA083.md): Robinson R44 II · Fenner, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 15, 2008 · N122AA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to perform a precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident was the reduced visibility in snow and the soft terrain.
- [NTSB MIA08CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA037.md): Cessna 170A · Ellsworth, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 6, 2008 · N5407C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area.

## 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" = '400' 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/400/sequence?year=2008

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