# NTSB investigations, 2008: Standing

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 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 WPR09LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA057.md): Kaman K-1200 · Santa Clarita, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2008 · N267KA · Substantial damage
  > The helicopter's encounter with a gusty crosswind condition during engine start that exceeded the helicopter's demonstrated wind envelope.
- [NTSB CEN09CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA077.md): Piper PA-15 · Pleasanton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 30, 2008 · N4659H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately secure the airplane while hand-starting the engine.
- [NTSB ERA09CA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA122.md): Dassault-Breguet Falcon 50 · Asheville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 24, 2008 · N200SG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure that the airplane's wheels were properly secured before releasing the parking brake.
- [NTSB WPR09LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA040.md): Cessna 152 · Atwater, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2008 · N45994 · No damage
  > The second pilot's failure to see and avoid the rotating propeller after exiting the airplane.
- [NTSB ERA09CA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA045.md): Randall Amanda Rotorway · Middletown, DE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 9, 2008 · N103DE · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s excessive use of cyclic during the engine run-up. Contributing to the accident were the student pilot’s lack of overall experience and the gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR09CA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA041.md): WSK PZL Mielec M-18A · Mountain Home, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 8, 2008 · N81705 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, and, his failure to properly secure the aircraft as he left the cockpit with the engine operating, which resulted in the unoccupied airplane inadvertently becoming airborne and colliding with a fence and terrain.
- [NTSB ERA09CA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA041.md): Cessna 172 · Frederick, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 7, 2008 · N1242C · No damage
  > The passenger’s failure to avoid the rotating propeller after exiting the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to include deplaning procedures as part of the passenger safety briefing.
- [NTSB WPR09TA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09TA012.md): Bell 407 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 13, 2008 · N42AZ · No damage
  > The paramedic's failure to monitor and maintain clearance from the rotating main rotor blades after exiting the helicopter.
- [NTSB SEA08LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA182.md): Boeing 777-300 · San Francisco, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2008 · B-16710 · No damage
  > The ground crewman's failure to follow the tow bar disconnect standard operating procedures.
- [NTSB CHI08LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA211.md): Bell 47G-4A · Mayville, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2008 · N24HM · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the rotating rotor blades after he exited the helicopter after landing.
- [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 DCA08MA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA08MA076.md): Boeing 767 · San Francisco, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Jun 28, 2008 · N799AX · Destroyed
  > The design of the supplemental oxygen system hoses and the lack of positive separation between electrical wiring and electrically conductive oxygen system components. The lack of positive separation allowed a short circuit to breach a combustible oxygen hose,…
- [NTSB ANC08CA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA073.md): Cessna 510 · Norfork, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 6, 2008 · N902LG · Substantial damage
  > The tractor tug driver's failure to maintain clearance with the parked airplane.
- [NTSB MIA08LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA106.md): Eurocopter France AS350 B2 · Hiram, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2008 · N417AE · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the starflex arm during engine run-up due to inadequate inspection by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB LAX08LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA146.md): Cessna P206A · Hollister, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 2008 · N4638F · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain physical clearance from the other airplane while taxiing.
- [NTSB CHI08CA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA122.md): Evektor Aerotechnik SportStar Plus · Greenwood, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 29, 2008 · N930LA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during engine run-up.
- [NTSB ENG08IA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG08IA025.md): Boeing MD-11 · Singapore, Singapore · Incident · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2008 · N595FE · Minor damage
  > The Center Landing gear (CLG) strut failed due to intergranular (IG) cracking resulted from a contamination of the surface from the chemical used to clean that area prior to painting.
- [NTSB DFW08LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA097.md): Raytheon B200 · Taylor, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2008 · N300FL · Minor damage
  > The failure of the pilot and mechanic to ensure that the airplane was depressurized prior to actuating the door. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the vacuum system.
- [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 DFW08LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA055.md): Pilatus PC-12/45 · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 2008 · N398J · No damage
  > The line technician's failure to remain clear of the propeller. A factor was the night lighting conditions.

## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
WITH phase_names(main, name) AS (VALUES (100, 'Prior to flight'), (150, 'Standing'), (200, 'Pushback/towing'), (250, 'Taxi'), (300, 'Takeoff'), (350, 'Initial climb'), (400, 'Enroute'), (450, 'Maneuvering'), (500, 'Approach'), (550, 'Landing'), (600, 'Emergency descent'), (650, 'Uncontrolled descent'), (700, 'Post-impact'), (750, 'After landing'), (800, 'Other'), (990, 'Unknown')),
  crosswalk(code, main, name) AS (VALUES (500, 150, 'Standing'), (501, 150, 'Standing - pre-flight'), (502, 150, 'Standing - starting engine(s)'), (503, 150, 'Standing - engine(s) operating'), (504, 150, 'Standing - engine(s) not operating'), (505, 150, 'Standing - idling rotors'), (510, 250, 'Taxi'), (511, 200, 'Taxi - pushback/tow'), (512, 250, 'Taxi - to takeoff'), (513, 250, 'Taxi - from landing'), (514, 250, 'Taxi - aerial'), (520, 300, 'Takeoff'), (521, 300, 'Takeoff - roll/run'), (522, 350, 'Takeoff - initial climb'), (523, 300, 'Takeoff - aborted'), (530, 400, 'Climb'), (531, 400, 'Climb - to cruise'), (540, 400, 'Cruise'), (541, 400, 'Cruise - normal'), (542, 400, 'Maneuvering - holding (IFR)'), (550, 400, 'Descent'), (551, 400, 'Descent - normal'), (552, 600, 'Descent - emergency'), (553, 650, 'Descent - uncontrolled'), (560, 500, 'Approach'), (561, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - downwind'), (562, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - base turn'), (563, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - base leg/base to final'), (564, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - final approach'), (565, 500, 'Go-around (VFR)'), (566, 500, 'Approach - IAF to FAF/outer marker (IFR)'), (567, 500, 'Approach - FAF/outer marker to threshold (IFR)'), (568, 500, 'Circling (IFR)'), (569, 500, 'Missed approach (IFR)'), (570, 550, 'Landing'), (571, 550, 'Landing - flare/touchdown'), (572, 550, 'Landing - roll'), (573, 550, 'Landing - aborted'), (574, 550, 'Emergency landing'), (575, 550, 'Emergency landing after takeoff'), (576, 600, 'Emergency descent/landing'), (580, 450, 'Maneuvering'), (581, 450, 'Maneuvering - aerial application'), (582, 450, 'Maneuvering - turn to reverse direction'), (583, 450, 'Maneuvering - turn to landing area (emergency)'), (590, 450, 'Hover'), (591, 450, 'Hover - in ground effect'), (592, 450, 'Hover - out of ground effect'), (600, 800, 'Other'), (610, 990, 'Unknown')),
  current_codes AS (
    SELECT e.case_mkey, TRY_CAST(e."tier1Number" AS INTEGER) AS code,
      row_number() OVER (PARTITION BY e.case_mkey ORDER BY coalesce(e."isDefiningEvent", false) DESC, e.position) AS n
    FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e
    WHERE e.aircrafts_position = 1 AND e."tier1Number" GLOB '[1-9][0-9]*'
      AND (e."isDefiningEvent" OR e.case_mkey IN (SELECT "mKey" FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' WHERE "isPre1982"))
  ),
  phases AS (
    SELECT case_mkey, 'current' AS scheme, code, CASE WHEN code >= 990 THEN 990 ELSE code // 50 * 50 END AS main
    FROM current_codes WHERE n = 1
    UNION ALL
    SELECT o.case_mkey, 'older', o."phaseOfFlightCode", w.main
    FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o JOIN crosswalk w ON w.code = o."phaseOfFlightCode"
    WHERE o.aircrafts_position = 1 AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o.case_mkey NOT IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM current_codes)
  ),
  case_phases AS (
    SELECT p.*, c."eventDate", c."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal' AS fatal, a.aircraft_model_code
    FROM phases p JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = p.case_mkey
    LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = p.case_mkey AND a.position = 1
    WHERE c."eventDate" >= DATE '1962-01-01' AND p.main IN (SELECT main FROM phase_names)
  )
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 case_mkey FROM case_phases WHERE main = 150)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/150/cases?year=2008

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