# NTSB investigations, 2008: Off-field or emergency landing

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 CEN09CA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA123.md): Cessna T210M · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 31, 2008 · N732YK · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to select the fullest tank before landing.
- [NTSB ERA09LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA114.md): Johnson Barron T Lancair 360 · Owensboro, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2008 · N360AS · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the fuel selector valve cotter pin and the inoperative main (center) fuel tank gauge.
- [NTSB CEN09LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA105.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2008 · N3064M · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due a loss of oil pressure resulting in heat distress and mechanical failure of the engine. The reason for the loss of oil pressure was not determined.
- [NTSB ERA09LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA109.md): Michel Paul John Murphy Rebel · Live Oak, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2008 · N616PM · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA104.md): Mooney M20C · Edgewood, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 26, 2008 · N1216X · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power while at cruise altitude for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA107.md): Moore David DM-1 · Salters, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 2008 · N75EW · Substantial damage
  > A hard landing following an autorotation that resulted from the separation of the red main rotor blade cap that led to the uncontrolled movement of the cyclic, autorotation and a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA09LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA105.md): Bell 407 · Bow, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2008 · N407GB · Substantial damage
  > An interruption of fuel flow for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an engine flameout.
- [NTSB ERA09LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA098.md): Hess John L Spezio II · Newville, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2008 · N66JH · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor ice as a result of the pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat.
- [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 WPR09CA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA064.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Dinuba, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 16, 2008 · N1035F · Substantial damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to properly install the engine's Py line correctly, which resulted in the total loss of engine power and subsequent force landing. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain.
- [NTSB ERA09LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA096.md): Piper PA-28-235 · New Bern, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2008 · N38558 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09IA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09IA096.md): Cessna 182 · Fort Worth, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2008 · N5495B · Minor damage
  > Collision with a hidden obstruction while taxiing through a grass field following a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was a loss of engine power due to the pilot's failure to turn on the carburetor heat.
- [NTSB ERA09LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA081.md): Merrell Stephen F1 Rocket · Sebastian, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 2008 · N757SM · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's incorrect positioning of the fuel selector valve.
- [NTSB ERA09CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA097.md): Miller Long EZ/XP · Wauchula, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 7, 2008 · N6KD · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA092.md): Cessna 150 · Auxvasse, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 5, 2008 · N1521Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper engine recovery procedures after a power-off stall which resulted in a loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper off-field landing procedures, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB WPR09LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA050.md): Beech A36 · Coalinga, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2008 · N3058Y · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power while in climb to cruise flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA047.md): Nickel RV-6 · Fresno, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2008 · N6TR · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA075.md): Hauser U/Hauser J KIT FOX CL · Boulder, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2008 · N4JU · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine thrust due to the pilot's inadvertent activation of the propeller controls. Contributing to the accident were the non-standard propeller controls and the pilot's lack of experience in the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN09WA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09WA073.md): Beech A100 · God's Lake Narrows, Canada · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 23, 2008 · C-FSNA · Destroyed
  > None.
- [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 CEN09TA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09TA060.md): Bell OH-58C · Quitman, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Nov 16, 2008 · N153GF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to execute a proper autorotation during a forced landing after a loss of rotor rpm for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA064.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Stafford, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 16, 2008 · N6744W · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA062.md): Piper PA-18 · Foraker, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 16, 2008 · N7096D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident were the wind gusts.
- [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 CEN09LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA051.md): Johnson Leonard G Cozy MK-IV · Osceola, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2008 · N637PS · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to an obstruction of airflow as a result of the pilot's inadvertent actuation of the landing brake.
- [NTSB ERA09LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA031.md): Hughes 369D · Carroll Township, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2008 · N606AS · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the improper assembly of the compressor discharge tubes to the combustion liner.
- [NTSB WPR09LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA025.md): Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 · Rialto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2008 · N44848 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during initial climb due to an interruption in fuel flow through an improperly assembled carburetor.
- [NTSB WPR09LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA022.md): Stinson 108-1 · Concrete, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2008 · N97946 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during initial climb due to the pilot's improper exhaust system maintenance, which resulted in restriction of the carburetor's air intake.
- [NTSB WPR09LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA021.md): Cessna 172A · Coolidge, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2008 · N7822T · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel system. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB CEN09LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA031.md): Cessna 180 · Whitewater, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2008 · N3389D · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Both pilots' failure to see and avoid the other airplane. Contributing factors in this accident were the Cessna 180 pilot's attention being diverted and the Cessna 210 pilot's vision being affected by the sun glare.
- [NTSB ERA09LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA025.md): Moses Tim C Quicksilver · Wingate, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2008 · N184GT · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a fractured crankshaft.
- [NTSB CEN09LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA024.md): Cessna A185F · Angleton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2008 · N93291 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the pilot to execute the forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA038.md): Beech A36 · Salina, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 18, 2008 · N3112Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly manage the available fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR09FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA015.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Markleeville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2008 · N9581C · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to choose a suitable landing area.
- [NTSB ERA09LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA021.md): Steele John J Acro Sport · Madison, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2008 · N896JC · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat
- [NTSB ERA09CA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA012.md): Cessna 177 · Bluffton, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2008 · N3495T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate planning and preflight inspection.
- [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 WPR09CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA006.md): Cessna 210-5(205) · Payson, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 9, 2008 · N8374Z · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident were a dark night and a cherry orchard at the location where the pilot executed the forced landing.
- [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 ERA09FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA005.md): Czech Aircraft Works Spol Sro Sportcruiser · Swainsboro, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2008 · N742EA · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat.
- [NTSB ERA09LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA004.md): Cessna T210M · Savannah, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 2008 · N11PC · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power in flight due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management.
- [NTSB CEN09CA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA007.md): Let Blanik · Gardner, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 4, 2008 · N48026 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff when the climb performance of the tow plane and the glider were inadequate. Contributing to the accident were the high density altitude and the terrain-induced turbulence.
- [NTSB ERA09LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA001.md): Bezinque Alisport-Silent · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2008 · N373DB · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the electric fuel boost pump which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA09IA499](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09IA499.md): Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · Allentown, PA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2008 · N801SB · Minor damage
  > The fatigue failure of a blade in the second-stage turbine wheel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [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 MIA08LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA204.md): Cessna 150 · Falmouth, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2008 · N4477U · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CHI08IA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08IA292.md): Boeing 757-223 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2008 · N197AN · Minor damage
  > The failure of an electrical relay due to eroded contacts and the flight crew's decision to continue a flight that was operating on battery power.
- [NTSB NYC08LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA317.md): Sorrell Skybolt · Williamstown, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2008 · N3EG · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to oil starvation as a result of improper servicing (removal of preserving fluid) of the engine after it had been returned from storage.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/440/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" = '440' 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/440/sequence?year=2008

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