# NTSB investigations: Miscellaneous/other

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 DCA09WA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA09WA058.md): Boeing 767 · Taipei, Taiwan, Taiwan · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 5, 2009 · JA-613J · Minor damage
  > On June 6, 2009, Japan Airlines flight 653, a Boeing 767-300, registration JA-613J, experienced a cabin fire during approach to Taoyuan International Airport (TPE/RCTP), Taipei, Taiwan. The remains of a charred lighter were found in the nook between a seat…
- [NTSB CEN09CA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA271.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Harlingen, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 29, 2009 · N2560Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to leave the helicopter unattended with the engine running in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR09LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA218.md): Weinberg RV-6 · Sparks, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2009 · N690V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the pre-takeoff checklist that resulted in the canopy opening during takeoff, which created a distraction, and his failure to maintain aircraft control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA09CA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA276.md): Arbc Inc DBA Lindstrand 60X · Louisville, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 26, 2009 · N877LX · No damage
  > The passenger's inadequate bracing during landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA257.md): Enstrom 280FX · Dacono, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 20, 2009 · N409LH · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09IA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09IA240.md): Beech B200 · Fort Myers, FL · Incident · 1 fatal · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2009 · N559DW · No damage
  > The pilot’s abnormal heart rhythm resulting in incapacitation.
- [NTSB WPR09LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA184.md): Sikorsky CH-54B · Corvallis, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2009 · N719HT · Substantial damage
  > The improper assembly of main rotor blade control components by the operator's maintenance personnel, which resulted in the main rotor blade's divergent path and their contact with the tail rotor drive shaft during ground operation following landing.
- [NTSB WPR09LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA151.md): Gates Learjet Learjet 55 · Casper, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2009 · C-GCIL · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew's failure to follow the manufacturer’s aircraft flight manual emergency procedures following a rejected takeoff that required a high energy stop inspection. Contributing to the accident was the flight's exceedence of the aircraft's maximum…
- [NTSB CEN09CA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA223.md): Beech D35 · Taos, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 16, 2009 · N342R · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student pilot to complete the before landing checklist. Contributing to the accident was his failure to lower the landing gear before landing.
- [NTSB WPR09CA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA155.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Douglas, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 14, 2009 · N157SH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly secure the helicopter prior to exiting the aircraft.
- [NTSB WPR09CA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA135.md): Cosmos Phase 2 · Salome, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 2, 2009 · N4832 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's encounter with a rut while landing on an unimproved dry lake bed.
- [NTSB WPR09LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA130.md): Toland S/Thornburgh J Twin 503SL · Torrance, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2009 · N426MT · Substantial damage
  > The passenger’s inadvertent activation of the engine throttle.
- [NTSB ERA09CA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA138.md): MD Helicopter 369E · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 20, 2009 · N369PD · Substantial damage
  > Wind gusts during engine shutdown, which resulted in the main rotor blades contacting the tailboom.
- [NTSB ERA09FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA133.md): Piper PA-46-500TP · Milton, FL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2009 · N428DC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's intentional inflight abandonment of the airplane.
- [NTSB DCA09FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA09FA025.md): Embraer EMB145 · New York, NY · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2008 · N844MJ · Substantial damage
  > The tug driver's failure to comply with ramp safety procedures.
- [NTSB ANC09LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA017.md): Cessna 207A · Hoonah, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2008 · N39AK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure that the aft cargo door was properly latched and locked prior to departure, which resulted in an in-flight opening of the aft cargo door and subsequent damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN09LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA107.md): Cessna 150F · Palenstine, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2008 · N8212F · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to ensure security of the cockpit switches before rotating the propeller.
- [NTSB CEN09CA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA118.md): Socata TBM 700 · Clovis, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 23, 2008 · N70LR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to complete the before-landing checklist, which led to his failure to lower the gear before landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA089.md): Cessna 182 · Gillespie, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 28, 2008 · N44LL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to take off with a known obstacle on the runway.
- [NTSB MIA08WA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08WA200.md): Fokker F28-4000 · Quito, Ecuador · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 22, 2008 · HC-CDT · Substantial damage
  > On September 22, 2008, about 1600 universal time, a Fokker F28-4000, HC-CDT, flight ICD-504, registered to and operated by Icaro Air, as a scheduled domestic passenger flight, aborted take off on runway 35 at Mariscal Surce Airport (SEQU), Quito, Ecuador. The…
- [NTSB CHI08CA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA281.md): Firefly Balloons 8B-15 · Springfield, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2008 · N2053D · No damage
  > The failure of the passenger to follow the pilot's instructions by not steadying herself during the landing.
- [NTSB CHI08CA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA263.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Greenville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 26, 2008 · N1281 · Substantial damage
  > The deer that ran onto the runway contacting the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB ANC08CA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA108.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Palmer, AK · Accident · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2008 · N3573Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tarp used as a marker at the departure end of the takeoff area.
- [NTSB ANC08CA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA109.md): Piper PA-20/22 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2008 · N8433D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from brush during the landing roll.
- [NTSB LAX08CA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA248.md): Bristol Titan Tornado II · Green River, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2008 · N25JT · Substantial damage
  > The encounter with rough terrain during an off-field precautionary landing.
- [NTSB MIA08CA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA143.md): Cessna TR182 · Factoryville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2008 · N739AZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's diverted attention while on final approach and his delay in performing a go-around during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident were sun glare and excessive airspeed.
- [NTSB LAX08CA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA209.md): Aerostar International S-77A · Boulder, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2008 · N9014W · Substantial damage
  > An encounter with a sudden gust of wind, which rendered the balloon uncontrollable and led to a collision with a tree.
- [NTSB OPS08IA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS08IA009.md): Learjet 45 · Teterboro, NJ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2008 · N988PA · No damage
  > The local air traffic controller's failure to follow published procedures and directives, resulting in a landing airplane coming in close proximity to runway workers.
- [NTSB DFW08LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA166.md): Beech 99 · Bowling Green, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2008 · N99NN · Substantial damage
  > The parachutist's failure to follow procedures/directives by not waiting to jump until the green jump light was illuminated, resulting in his collision with the airplane's tail. Contributing to the accident was the parachutist's impairment by the use of…
- [NTSB SEA08CA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA129.md): Schleicher ASK-21 · Tehachapi, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2008 · N361KS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight procedures and failure to check the spoiler control position, which resulted in the inadvertent deployment of the spoilers during takeoff. A contributing factor was the pilot's misinterpretation of the tow pilot's instructions.
- [NTSB CHI08IA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08IA119.md): Bombardier CL600-2D24 · Minneapolis, MN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2008 · N918XJ · No damage
  > The flying pilot's incorrect use of the thrust lever leading to the dual engine shutdown during taxi. Contributing to the incident was the flying pilot's lack of total experience in the make and model of airplane.
- [NTSB DFW08FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08FA111.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Hemphill, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2008 · N729SR · Destroyed
  > A loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX08LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA097.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Denio, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2008 · N24SD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent hard landing induced by a perceived loss of power and a main transmission anomaly while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB SEA08IA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08IA096.md): Raytheon 1900D · Page, AZ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2008 · N261GL · Minor damage
  > The flight crew’s unprofessional behavior and deviation from standard operating procedures which resulted in an in-flight emergency.
- [NTSB MIA08CA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA065.md): Embraer EMB-145LR · Covington, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 15, 2008 · N569RP · No damage
  > The flight attendant's inadvertent slip on the galley's contaminated floor and falling during climb to cruise.
- [NTSB SEA08IA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08IA080.md): Bombardier CL-600 · Hilo, HI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 2008 · N651BR · No damage
  > The captain and first officer inadvertently falling asleep during the cruise phase of flight. Contributing to the incident were the captain's undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnea and the flight crew’s recent work schedules, which included several consecutive…
- [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 OPS08IA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS08IA006.md): Piper PA-28-161 · St. Augustine, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 2008 · N140FT · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to adhere to the controller's takeoff instruction. Contributing to the incident was the controller's failure to properly monitor the flight, and the controller's decision to perform lesser duty priorities during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB DFW08CA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA071.md): Cessna 172S · Austin, TX · Incident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 6, 2008 · N53564 · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while parked on the ramp with the engine running.
- [NTSB ANC08IA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08IA033.md): Fairchild SA227-AC · Dutch Harbor, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2008 · N41NE · No damage
  > The disengagement of the rudder control cable and loose rudder cable retaining pins. A factor contributing to the accident was a wind gust.

## 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" = '900')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/900/cases?page=15

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