# NTSB investigations, 2007: Enroute

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 SEA08LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA054.md): Hein Sonex · Murrieta, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2007 · N365SX · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN08IA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08IA044.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Aspen, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 2007 · N47BC · Minor damage
  > The failure of the crankshaft due to fatigue. The fatigue crack initiation was not determined.
- [NTSB SEA08LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA051.md): Airbus Industrie A330-323 · Honolulu, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 2007 · N819NW · No damage
  > The failure of the two flight attendants in the aft galley to understand the lead flight attendant's instructions, which resulted in them not being seated when the flight encountered convectively induced severe turbulence. Contributing to the accident was the…
- [NTSB SEA08LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA050.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-83 · Ontario, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 2007 · N943AS · No damage
  > The lack of turbulence forecasts available to the flight crew, which resulted in the flight attendants not being seated when the flight encountered severe terrain-induced turbulence. Contributing to the accident were the terrain-induced turbulence, the…
- [NTSB NYC08IA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08IA069.md): Piper PA-32R · Destin, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 2007 · N8158B · Minor damage
  > An in-flight fire due to a fractured fuel injector line as a result of an unauthorized repair to the line.
- [NTSB SEA08CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA053.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Truckee, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 23, 2007 · N9086Y · Substantial damage
  > The loss of partial engine power during cruise for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the snow covered terrain.
- [NTSB CHI08FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FA054.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Warrens, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2007 · N1919H · Destroyed
  > The decision by the pilot to fly into known adverse weather, and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation. Contributing factors include the clouds and the night conditions.
- [NTSB DFW08LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA046.md): Cessna 152 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2007 · N49962 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB MIA08CA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA046.md): Cessna Citation 510 · Pittsburgh, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 19, 2007 · N13616 · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew's inadequate preflight, which failed to detect the blockage of the left wing's fuel vent port.
- [NTSB ANC08LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA027.md): Cessna 208B · Bethel, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2007 · N5187B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately remove frost contamination from the airplane, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent collision with terrain during an emergency landing after takeoff.
- [NTSB DEN08LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA041.md): Mooney M20C · Phillipsburg, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2007 · N63LH · Destroyed
  > Total loss of engine power due to contamination of the carburetor, total blockage of the fuel inlet screen, and partial blockage of the fuel lines and fittings. Contributing to the accident were the dark night light conditions and the trees.
- [NTSB DFW08IA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08IA045.md): Bell 407 · Hig Island A595 · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 2007 · N407AK · No damage
  > The loss of tail rotor effectiveness for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA08LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA029.md): Piper PA32-260 · Marathon, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2007 · N801VC · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC08LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA060.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Plant City, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2007 · N7188J · Substantial damage
  > A loss of rotor drive due to excessive slack and breakage of the drive belts. Contributing to the accident was the pilot departing in the helicopter after the rotor engagement time during engine start exceeded the time outlined in the pilot's operating…
- [NTSB SEA08FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA045.md): Beech A36TC · Minersville, UT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2007 · N364KW · Destroyed
  > The flying pilot's continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions and failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance during cruise. Contributing to the accident were low clouds, reduced visibility and mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB NYC08FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA054.md): Piper PA-30 · Parkland, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2007 · N766CC · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Both pilots' failure to see and avoid the other airplane. Contributing to the accident were the erroneous readouts from the Cessna's altitude encoder.
- [NTSB NYC08CA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA058.md): Fisher Aero Celebrity · White Plains, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 8, 2007 · N43682 · Substantial damage
  > A propeller failure during cruise flight.
- [NTSB LAX08CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA033.md): Senft/Anderson/salmon C-5 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 6, 2007 · N700H · Substantial damage
  > a total loss of engine power due to the failure of the number 3 articulating rod.
- [NTSB NYC08FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA053.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Augusta, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 2007 · N43274 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the number 2 cylinder attach studs, and the subsequent separation of the number 2 cylinder.
- [NTSB NYC08LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA052.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Gainesville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2007 · N70035 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the published emergency procedure. Contributing to the accident was a malfunction of the clutch assembly.
- [NTSB DFW08CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA042.md): Vans RV-6 · Stringer, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 3, 2007 · N29RV · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC08FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08FA025.md): Eurocopter Deutschland BK117C1 · Whittier, AK · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2007 · N141LG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue VFR flight into night instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident were the operator's failure to adhere to an FAA-approved and mandated safety risk management program, the FAA's failure to provide…
- [NTSB DFW08FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08FA038.md): Cessna T210M · Tulsa, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 2007 · N3NG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power transmission line(s). Contributing to the accident were the loss of aircraft electrical power, diverted attention, and the night conditions.
- [NTSB SEA08LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA035.md): Schweizer 269C · Newberg, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2007 · N61480 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadvertent application of the fuel shut off valve during flight. Contributing to the accident were the locations of the heater and fuel shutoff controls.
- [NTSB NYC08CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA042.md): Cessna 172N · Hamilton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 21, 2007 · N172MG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB SEA08LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA031.md): Cessna 182A · Tacoma, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2007 · N6147B · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots to maintain an adequate visual lookout during cruise flight.
- [NTSB ANC08CA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA020.md): Cessna 170B · Nikolai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 18, 2007 · N170BP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather (icing conditions), which resulted in a loss of engine power during a go-around. Factors contributing to the accident were icing conditions, and carburetor/induction icing.
- [NTSB ENG08IA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG08IA002.md): Boeing 737-300 · Greenville, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2007 · N676SW · Minor damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the No. 2 engine experiencing a release of its fan spinner through the fan cowl as a result of an unidentified object striking the spinner, separating it from the fan disk and causing the spinner to be ingested into the fan…
- [NTSB DEN08LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA032.md): Gomory Long EZ · LeRoy, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2007 · N191PS · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper fuel calculations and in-flight planning.
- [NTSB DFW08FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08FA031.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Ranger, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2007 · N55307 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional performance of aerobatic maneuvers that exceeded the design limits of the airplane structure.
- [NTSB SEA08LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA033.md): Beech A36 · El Centro, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2007 · N435M · Substantial damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to properly secure the #2 cylinder through bolts. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for landing.
- [NTSB NYC08CA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA031.md): Let L-33 Solo · Louisburg, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 11, 2007 · N284BA · Substantial damage
  > The flight's encounter with an area of no thermal lift. Contributing factors to the accident were the pilot's inadvertent selection of unsuitable terrain with a hidden obstruction.
- [NTSB SEA08FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA023.md): Cessna T182T · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2007 · N881CP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance/altitude during climb to cruise. Contributing to the accident were rising mountainous terrain, the dark nighttime lighting condition, the pilot's loss of situational awareness, and the Federal…
- [NTSB MIA08CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA016.md): Scottish Bulldog 120 · Cramerton, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 9, 2007 · N9151R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX08LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA027.md): Beech A36 · Jean, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2007 · N3627B · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power as a result of a fatigue failure of the camshaft gear teeth. Contributing to the accident were the dark night lighting conditions and the rough, uneven terrain the airplane encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX08FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08FA028.md): Piper PA-60-602P · McFarland, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2007 · N6895Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and improper fueling procedures that led to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB NYC08LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA033.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Durbin, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2007 · N3257B · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power while in cruise flight due to the partially separated crankshaft oil seal.
- [NTSB NYC08LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA027.md): Vans RV-7A · West Point, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2007 · N723EP · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW08LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA025.md): Beech J35 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2007 · N7208B · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the operator to ensure that the metering unit's throttle arm and throttle cable were secured using manufacturer approved hardware. A contributing factor to the pilot's injuries was the lack of shoulder retraints.
- [NTSB CHI08CA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA034.md): Gluff, Alan Zenair 200 · Greenwood, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 4, 2007 · N601AG · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to a lubricating system leak for undetermined reasons which resulted in engine seizure, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. Contributing factors were the plowed field and the nose gear failure…
- [NTSB DEN08IA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08IA022.md): Douglas DC-8-73F · Wichita, KS · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2007 · N880UP · Minor damage
  > Failure of the recirculation fan motor end ball bearing.
- [NTSB MIA08FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08FA010.md): Mooney M20K · Panama City, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2007 · N4091H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in a loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel contamination. A factor was the pilot's impairment due to recent cocaine use.
- [NTSB DFW08LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA035.md): Ayres S2-R · Lenora, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2007 · N32984 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to separation of the "P3" line from the engine's fuel control.
- [NTSB CHI08CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA035.md): Mooney M20E · Lafayette, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 1, 2007 · N5912Q · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the connecting rod bolts during major overhaul, which resulted in the separation of the connecting rod from the crankshaft in flight. Contributing to the accident was the rising terrain encountered during touchdown and the…
- [NTSB SEA08CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA016.md): Dye Rans S-12 Airaile · Cottage Grove, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 31, 2007 · N2161Y · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC08FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA020.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Boynton Beach, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2007 · N8155C · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilots' improper in-flight fuel management.
- [NTSB ANC08LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA010.md): Piper 601P · Penn Yan, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2007 · N717SB · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise flight for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB SEA08LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA012.md): Beech F35 · San Carlos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2007 · N5050B · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX08FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08FA001.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Cedar City, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2007 · N3971X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while in cruise flight due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident were the dark conditions.
- [NTSB NYC08LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA019.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Stuart, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2007 · N94320 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during cruise flight due to a partially blocked fuel line.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400/cases.md?year=2007&page=2

## 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") = 2007
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM case_phases WHERE main = 400)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400/cases?year=2007

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