# 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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB MIA08MA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08MA051.md): Cessna 525 · West Gardiner, ME · Accident · 2 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2008 · N102PT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's spatial disorientation and subsequent failure to maintain airplane control.
- [NTSB LAX08LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA056.md): Smith Zodiac 601XL · Murrieta, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2008 · N601KS · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which was induced by the electrical system lacking sufficient power to run all of the electrical devices on the airplane and the electrical fuel pump.
- [NTSB MIA08CA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA049.md): Airborne Redback · Jefferson, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 30, 2008 · N1847 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain control of the airplane and his poor weather evaluation before attempting to taxi the airplane. A factor in the accident was the failure of airport personnel to correct the inaccurate wind information reported…
- [NTSB LAX08CA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA054.md): Bell OH-58A · Brawley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 30, 2008 · N902SF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles. A factor in the accident was the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB NYC08CA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA094.md): Piper J3-C65 · Hollywood, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 29, 2008 · N2143M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. Contributing was the gusty crosswind condition.
- [NTSB MIA08CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA047.md): Cessna 150J · Dawson, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 28, 2008 · N51367 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll out.
- [NTSB NYC08LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA087.md): Unknown Free Bird Sportlite · McCullough, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 2008 · N75474 · Destroyed
  > The non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was the non-certificated pilot's improper decision to conduct a flight prior to the airplane being properly inspected and certified.
- [NTSB DFW08CA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA059.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Sheffield, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 27, 2008 · N743L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed while maneuvering which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB CHI08CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA072.md): Avid MK-IV · Boswell, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 27, 2008 · N610K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition which resulted in a loss of directional control during a bounced landing. Factors associated with the accident were the improper flare, the crosswind, and the trees which the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB DEN08LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA053.md): Phillips Flite Bike · Valley Center, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 2008 · N31559 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during an emergency descent resulting in an inadvertent stall/mush. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to turn on the fuel tank valve resulting in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB DEN08LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA054.md): MacAdams Titan Tornado 912 · Rock Springs, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 2008 · N142TT · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the snow covered ravine.
- [NTSB MIA08FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08FA044.md): Robinson R44 · Ochopee, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 2008 · N18HB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident were a tailwind condition and the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision.
- [NTSB CHI08CA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA069.md): Cessna 172N · South St. Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 22, 2008 · N738UE · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident were the snow-covered runway and the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB MIA08LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA043.md): Cessna U206F · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 2008 · N8JZ · Substantial damage
  > The probable cause of this accident is undetermined.
- [NTSB NYC08CA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA085.md): Quicksilver Sport 2S · Arley, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 19, 2008 · N2669A · Substantial damage
  > A malfunction of the rudder control system.
- [NTSB LAX08LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA050.md): Air Creation Clipper · Green Valley, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 2008 · N614LF · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight loss of control and an uncontrolled descent into terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX08CA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA048.md): Waltermire Glastar · Vacaville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 19, 2008 · N248DW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and a lack of experience in conventional gear airplanes.
- [NTSB DFW08FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08FA057.md): Piper PA46-500TP · San Antonio, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2008 · N169CA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to execute an instrument approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment due to recent use of over-the-counter medication.
- [NTSB DEN08CA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA051.md): Piper PA-32-301XTC · Taos, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 17, 2008 · N819C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive airspeed during the approach and loss of control during the landing. Contributing factors were the mountain turbulence and the snowbank.
- [NTSB ANC08LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA032.md): Cessna 207 · Aniak, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 2008 · N1701U · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's inadvertent encounter with IMC conditions, and a whiteout during his attempted go-around from an emergency landing approach.
- [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.
- [NTSB SEA08LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA060.md): DeSousa Jabiru J400 · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2008 · N522RJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and loss of the wheel brake system.
- [NTSB MIA08CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA042.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 14, 2008 · N3528W · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB SEA08CA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA059.md): Bell 206 B2 · La Verna, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 13, 2008 · N49588 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning which resulted in a jammed cyclic control while maneuvering.
- [NTSB MIA08FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08FA038.md): Cessna 172L · Clearwater, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2008 · N7100Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering for approach to land. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's operation of the airplane above the design gross weight.
- [NTSB MIA08CA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA039.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Lapine, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 12, 2008 · N84JC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point.
- [NTSB DEN08LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA049.md): Cessna 172M · Pine Bluffs, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2008 · N12606 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Contributing factors in this accident were the unfavorable wind and the snow bank.
- [NTSB CHI08FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FA061.md): Cessna 340 · Port Clinton, OH · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2008 · N2637Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall during the landing approach.
- [NTSB NYC08CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA079.md): Cessna 150G · Sarasota, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 10, 2008 · N2490J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight and in-flight planning which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI08IA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08IA065.md): Boeing 737-2H4 · Lincoln, NE · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 2008 · N733TW · No damage
  > The improper installation of the swivel valve fittings by the operator's mechanic leading to the total loss of both hydraulic systems. Contributing to the incident were the swivel valves leaking and the total failure of the hydraulic system.
- [NTSB NYC08LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA075.md): Dean Patrick G Genesis · Laurel, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2008 · N969PZ · Substantial damage
  > The reason for this occurrence was undetermined.
- [NTSB MIA08LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA035.md): Cessna R172K · Spotsylvania, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2008 · N758FQ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the checklist and failure to achieve the proper touchdown point during a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was a loss of engine power due to a cracked No. 4 top sparkplug insulator, resulting in pre-ignition/detonation…
- [NTSB ANC08MA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08MA038.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Kodiak, AK · Accident · 6 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2008 · N509FN · Substantial damage
  > The failure of company maintenance personnel to ensure that the airplane's nose baggage door latching mechanism was properly configured and maintained, resulting in an inadvertent opening of the nose baggage door in flight. Contributing to the accident were…
- [NTSB DEN08CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA047.md): Cessna 152 · Loveland, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 2, 2008 · N24965 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's premature flare resulting in the loss of aircraft control.

## 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 s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '470' 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/470/sequence?page=203

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