# NTSB investigations: Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT) 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. Page 9 of 9 · 444 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB NYC08CA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA309.md): Bell 206B · Eutaw, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 9, 2008 · N206WA · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. - [NTSB DFW08LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA217.md): Cessna 172A · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2008 · N6539B · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain proper glide angle during the landing approach which resulted in a collision with a pole. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's lack of qualification, experience and the high density altitude. - [NTSB ANC08CA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA112.md): Robinson R44 · Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2008 · N291VB · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to see a wire cable prior to colliding with it. Factors contributing to the accident were the non-routine positioning of the wire cable, and the ground crew's failure to advise the pilot that the wire had been re-routed. - [NTSB LAX08MA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08MA277.md): Beech A100 · Moab, UT · Accident · 10 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2008 · N601PC · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain terrain clearance during takeoff for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CHI08CA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA260.md): Cessna A188B · Camanche, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 20, 2008 · N53243 · Substantial damage > The pilot took off on an unsuitable airstrip which resulted in the airplane becoming prematurely airborne with inadequate airspeed after it contacted a rise in the terrain. - [NTSB DEN08IA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08IA143.md): Raytheon C90A · Jasper, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2008 · N688LL · Minor damage > The impact with a bird during initial takeoff climb. - [NTSB NYC08CA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA278.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Dresden, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2008 · N9365W · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper altitude/clearance while on final approach. - [NTSB SEA08CA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA173.md): Cosmos Phase II · Carson City, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 7, 2008 · N311RT · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind. - [NTSB NYC08CA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA267.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Windsor, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 3, 2008 · N33964 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper maneuvering at low altitude. - [NTSB CHI08CA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA227.md): Head Balloons AX9-118 · Cook, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2008 · N3106K · Destroyed > The pilot's decision to land in a confined area. Contributing to the accident were the hidden power transmission lines and the confined landing site. - [NTSB SEA08CA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA163.md): Let Blanik L-13 · Arlington, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 21, 2008 · N48029 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while making an off-field landing in a glider. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting winds. - [NTSB CHI08CA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA204.md): Indy T-Bird II · Independence, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2008 · N95172 · Substantial damage > The takeoff airspeed not attained and the aborted takeoff not performed by the pilot. An additional cause was the lack of familiarity with the airplane by the pilot. - [NTSB DFW08CA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA191.md): Cessna T210M · Van Horn, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 17, 2008 · N6882B · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude due to his diverted attention. Contributing to the accident was complications manually extending the landing gear. - [NTSB LAX08CA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA229.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Shafter, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 15, 2008 · N1390X · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude while maneuvering. Contributing factors were the failure of the helicopter's lights during the night flight and the effect of that failure on the pilot's visual perception. - [NTSB CHI08CA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA184.md): Huebner RV6-A · Jerseyville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 8, 2008 · N653DF · Substantial damage > The muddy, unsuitable terrain encountered during the landing. - [NTSB SEA08LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA160.md): Piper PA-28-140 · East Carbon, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2008 · N7360J · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and decision to continue flight into a canyon area with questionable aircraft performance. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the precautionary landing and a high density altitude… - [NTSB CHI08CA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA202.md): AB Sportine Aviacija Genesis 2 · Beloit, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2008 · N58RW · Substantial damage > The inadequate visual lookout by the driver of the golf cart and the air/ground communications not available to the golf cart driver during movement onto an active runway while the glider was landing. - [NTSB CHI08CA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA177.md): Robinson R44 II · Ottawa, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2008 · N31138 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power transmission lines. Contributing to the accident was the unmarked power transmission lines. - [NTSB MIA08LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA135.md): Piper PA-18-150 · N Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2008 · N6851Z · Substantial damage > The failure of the banner tow operator to inspect banners for deterioration, resulting in a portion of a banner separating in-flight from another banner tow airplane, and colliding with the accident banner tow airplane. - [NTSB SEA08LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA158.md): Mauck RV-6A · Sierraville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2008 · N27WR · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with trees and terrain while maneuvering Contributing to the accident was the reduced visibility in the area due to smoke. - [NTSB LAX08CA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA210.md): Cessna TU206G · Coeur d'Alene, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2008 · N4776U · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment and clearance from a large rock on the side of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot to maintain the runway environment of his private strip clear of obstructions. - [NTSB LAX08CA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA199.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2008 · N4144P · Substantial damage > The student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain directional control. - [NTSB NYC08LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA224.md): Aero Vodochody Aero. Works L-29 Delfin · Millville, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2008 · N29DJ · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a clogged fuel filter that was not identified due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. - [NTSB LAX08CA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA188.md): Piper PA-36-375 · Lodi, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2008 · N3859E · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision to continue the flight into an area of obscured visibility and his failure to maintain clearance above obstacles. - [NTSB NYC08CA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA217.md): Schleicher ASW-27B · Warren, VT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2008 · N227K · Substantial damage > The pilot's delayed decision to divert to a suitable landing area. - [NTSB NYC08CA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA210.md): Bell 206L-4 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 8, 2008 · N94PD · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during hover, which resulted in an inadvertent impact with the ground. - [NTSB CHI08CA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA186.md): Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 · Luckey, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 7, 2008 · N582WH · Substantial damage > The pilot not maintaining clearance from the high vegetation during the off airport landing. Contributing to the accident was the high vegetation. - [NTSB LAX08CA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA138.md): Schweizer 300C · Ogden, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 2, 2008 · N1510A · Substantial damage > The pilot under instruction's encounter with a settling with power condition, and the flight instructor's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm during the subsequent go-around. Also causal was the instructor pilot's delayed remedial action during the… - [NTSB NYC08CA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA200.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Wildwood, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 1, 2008 · N3024Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during approach. Contributing to the accident were the dark night conditions. - [NTSB DFW08CA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA158.md): Aeros Venture · Baldwin City, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 1, 2008 · N43865 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment and the instructor's delayed remedial action to abort the landing, which resulted in a collision with a mailbox and hangar. A factor was the crosswind. - [NTSB NYC08FA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA198.md): Eurocopter Deutschland EC 135 P2+ · Pottsville, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 31, 2008 · N238AM · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to ensure that both engine switches were in the FLIGHT position for takeoff. - [NTSB DEN08LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA096.md): Commonwealth 185 · Roanoke, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2008 · N33384 · Substantial damage > The pilot's physiologic impairment and failure to attain the proper touchdown point during an intentional off airport landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper in-flight planning. - [NTSB DEN08CA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA087.md): Cessna 172H · Brookshire, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 11, 2008 · N3870R · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to duck under marked transmission lines and his failure to maintain clearance from the fence. Contributing to the accident was the marked transmission lines. - [NTSB NYC08CA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA170.md): Cessna 172F · White Plains, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 28, 2008 · N5382R · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper glide path during the approach. - [NTSB DFW08CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA120.md): Hughes 269A · Lincoln, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 27, 2008 · N1020Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to properly execute a steep approach, which resulted in a tail strike and a loss of control. - [NTSB ANC08FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08FA050.md): Grumman G-21A · Unalaska, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2008 · N741 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a truck while landing, and the vehicle operator's decision to ignore runway warning signals. Contributing to the accident was an inoperative vehicle gate system and the failure of airport management to adequately… - [NTSB MIA08FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08FA080.md): Cessna 182B · Wildwood, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2008 · C-FFBC · No damage > The noninstrument rated pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance at night in marginal visual flight conditions. Contributing to the accident was the dark night, and low cloud ceilings. - [NTSB NYC08CA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA127.md): Cessna 172N · Charlottesville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 8, 2008 · N733LE · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper engine starting procedures. - [NTSB SEA08LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA085.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 2008 · N8400A · Substantial damage > The student pilot's delay in initiating the go-around, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight and delayed remedial action. Contributing to the accident were the momentary failure of the engine to respond, the failure of both the… - [NTSB DFW08IA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08IA073.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-88 · Austin, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2008 · N935DL · Minor damage > The airplane struck a large bird while making a visual approach to the airport. - [NTSB SEA08LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA073.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Piru, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2008 · N2922X · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and dark night conditions. - [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 SEA08LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA069.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Parowan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 2008 · N73BL · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper in-flight decision not to over fly/inspect the snow covered runway prior to landing, and his failure to align the airplane over the centerline of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the snow covered runway, the airport operator's… - [NTSB ANC08LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA031.md): Cessna 208B · Bethel, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 2008 · N454SF · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Contributing to the accident were snow-covered terrain, blowing snow and flat lighting conditions. ## 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 c."mKey" IN (SELECT e.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e."isDefiningEvent" AND e."tier2Number" = '470') ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470/cases?page=9 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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