# NTSB investigations, 2008: 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 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 ERA09WA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09WA206.md): Beech V35 · Valenca, Brazil · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 30, 2008 · PT-JKU · Destroyed
  > On December 30, 2008, about 1240 UTC, or 1040 local, a Beech V35B, Brazilian registration PT-JKU, registered to and operated by Unibase Engenharia e Pavimentacao Ltda, collided with mountainous terrain near Valenca, RJ, Brazil. Instrument meteorological…
- [NTSB ERA09LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA114.md): Johnson Barron T Lancair 360 · Owensboro, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2008 · N360AS · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the fuel selector valve cotter pin and the inoperative main (center) fuel tank gauge.
- [NTSB CEN09LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA105.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2008 · N3064M · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due a loss of oil pressure resulting in heat distress and mechanical failure of the engine. The reason for the loss of oil pressure was not determined.
- [NTSB CEN09LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA106.md): Embraer ERJ 170-10 · Kansas City, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2008 · N871RW · No damage
  > An in-flight encounter with turbulence, which resulted in a serious injury to a flight attendant.
- [NTSB CEN09CA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA104.md): Mooney M20C · Edgewood, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 26, 2008 · N1216X · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power while at cruise altitude for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA105.md): Bell 407 · Bow, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2008 · N407GB · Substantial damage
  > An interruption of fuel flow for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an engine flameout.
- [NTSB CEN09FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA097.md): Hawker Beechcraft 58P · Stonewall, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2008 · C-GGBT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent flight into mountain wave activity resulting in a loss of control and subsequent impact with mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB ANC09IA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09IA015.md): Boeing 737-4Q8 · Sitka, AK · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2008 · N771AS · No damage
  > The placement of operating equipment in close proximity to an external heating unit's intake by ground personnel, resulting in the contamination of the airplane's cabin with carbon monoxide.
- [NTSB ERA09LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA098.md): Hess John L Spezio II · Newville, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2008 · N66JH · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor ice as a result of the pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat.
- [NTSB CEN09FA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA087.md): Beech C90 · Rocksprings, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2008 · N43KM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly configure the pressurization controls, resulting in his impairment and subsequent incapacitation due to hypoxia.
- [NTSB DCA09IA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA09IA018.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD88 · Greer, SC · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2008 · N924DL · Minor damage
  > The overheating and arcing of the DC Ground Service Relay and Block Diodes component for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA086.md): Bell 206L-4 · Sabine Pass, TX · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2008 · N180AL · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the water. Contributing to the accident was the inadvertent encounter with instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB ERA09FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA083.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-60 · Millington, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2008 · N452MA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper configuration of the airplane following an engine shutdown, which resulted in a low-altitude, unstabilized approach. Contributing to the accident was a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA097.md): Miller Long EZ/XP · Wauchula, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 7, 2008 · N6KD · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09CA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA082.md): Cessna 208 · Homestead, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 7, 2008 · N9639F · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent deployment of the reserve parachute, resulting in the skydiver being prematurely pulled from the airplane and striking the horizontal stabilizer.
- [NTSB ERA09FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA078.md): Rockwell International 690B · Rio Grande, PR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2008 · N318WA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR09LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA050.md): Beech A36 · Coalinga, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2008 · N3058Y · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power while in climb to cruise flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA074.md): Beech 35-B33 · Homosassa Spgs., FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 2008 · N945T · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s continued flight into known adverse weather conditions.
- [NTSB WPR09CA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA051.md): Beech B60 · Rock River, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 29, 2008 · N6693A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a power line due to the lack of forward visibility because of an ice-covered windshield. Contributing to the accident was the flight's encounter with icing weather conditions.
- [NTSB DCA09IA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA09IA014.md): Boeing 777 · Bozeman, MT · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 2008 · N862DA · No damage
  > An accumulation of ice in the fuel system, which formed from the water normally present in jet fuel during commonly encountered flight conditions, which accreted and released, restricting the fuel flow at the right engine fuel-oil heat exchanger inlet face.…
- [NTSB WPR09LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA048.md): Hughes 369HS · Fillmore, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2008 · N9154F · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a loose fuel filter upper drain cap, which was not properly secured by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB CEN09WA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09WA073.md): Beech A100 · God's Lake Narrows, Canada · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 23, 2008 · C-FSNA · Destroyed
  > None.
- [NTSB WPR09LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA043.md): Cessna 170B · Hanna, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2008 · N8387N · Substantial damage
  > The flight's encounter with adverse tailwinds and downdrafts in mountainous terrain that exceeded the airplane's climb capability.
- [NTSB CEN09CA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA080.md): Beech E35 · Bloomington, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 20, 2008 · N3213C · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to a failure of the number one cylinder exhaust valve, and the associated secondary damage to the intake valve and piston.
- [NTSB ERA09LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA062.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Green Cove Springs, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2008 · N389CP · Substantial damage
  > The fusing of an electrical cable from the No. 2 (standby) alternator with the throttle cable resulting in the flight crew’s inability to move the throttle control. Contributing to the accident was the failure of maintenance personnel to detect inadequate…
- [NTSB CEN09WA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09WA065.md): Cirrus SR-22 · Cherbourg, France · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 16, 2008 · N224AG · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN09CA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA062.md): Piper PA-18 · Foraker, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 16, 2008 · N7096D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident were the wind gusts.
- [NTSB ERA09CA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA054.md): Snow 600 · Nashville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 14, 2008 · N1691S · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the propeller shaft seal in flight. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB ERA09LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA047.md): Bell 206B · Boynton Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2008 · N281CB · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to an undertorqued air line fitting to the fuel control.
- [NTSB CEN09LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA056.md): Cessna 182M · Basalt, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2008 · N71276 · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his loss of control of the airplane in flight.
- [NTSB WPR09FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA034.md): Piper PA-32S-300 · Forest Falls, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2008 · N312AG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions and subsequent impact with mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB CEN09LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA051.md): Johnson Leonard G Cozy MK-IV · Osceola, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2008 · N637PS · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to an obstruction of airflow as a result of the pilot's inadvertent actuation of the landing brake.
- [NTSB ERA09FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA036.md): Robinson R-44 · Gallatin, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2008 · N300FX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent descent into water as a result of the dark night and limited outside visual references.
- [NTSB CEN09LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA031.md): Cessna 180 · Whitewater, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2008 · N3389D · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Both pilots' failure to see and avoid the other airplane. Contributing factors in this accident were the Cessna 180 pilot's attention being diverted and the Cessna 210 pilot's vision being affected by the sun glare.
- [NTSB CEN09IA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09IA032.md): MD Helicopter MD 900 · Amherst, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2008 · N902NM · Minor damage
  > The failure of the vertical stabilizer control adapter due to reverse bending fatigue.
- [NTSB CEN09WA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09WA022.md): Cessna 402 · Monterrey, Mexico · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 17, 2008 · XC-HAQ · Destroyed
  > On October 17, 2008, a Cessna 402C with Mexican Registration XC-HAQ departed on Runway 02 from Del Norte Airport (MMAN), near Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico at 1308 central daylight time (CDT) and was on climb out to cruise when radar contact was lost at 1315.…
- [NTSB WPR09FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA015.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Markleeville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2008 · N9581C · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to choose a suitable landing area.
- [NTSB ERA09FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA022.md): Robinson R22 · Dryden, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2008 · N943MH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB CEN09MA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09MA019.md): Bell 222 · Aurora, IL · Accident · 4 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2008 · N992AA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the 734-foot-tall lighted tower during the visual night flight due to inadequate preflight planning, insufficient altitude, and a flight route too low to clear the tower. Contributing to the accident was the air…
- [NTSB ERA09LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA021.md): Steele John J Acro Sport · Madison, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2008 · N896JC · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat
- [NTSB ERA09CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA018.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Repton, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 14, 2008 · N7314J · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB ERA09CA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA012.md): Cessna 177 · Bluffton, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2008 · N3495T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate planning and preflight inspection.
- [NTSB CEN09CA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA026.md): Holland Rotorway 162F · Rutland, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2008 · N162NJ · Substantial damage
  > The loss of torque due to a failure of a transmission drivebelt and the pilot's delayed landing flare during the autorotation. Contributing to the accident was the dusk light condition and the corn crop.
- [NTSB WPR09CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA006.md): Cessna 210-5(205) · Payson, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 9, 2008 · N8374Z · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident were a dark night and a cherry orchard at the location where the pilot executed the forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN09LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA014.md): Beech A36 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2008 · N703KP · Destroyed
  > The total loss of engine power due to a fracture in the oil filter adapter housing. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN09IA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09IA003.md): MD Helicopter MD 900 · Weatherford, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2008 · N902RN · Minor damage
  > The failure of the vertical stabilizer control adapter due to reverse bending fatigue.
- [NTSB ERA09CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA017.md): Cessna 182T · Manchester, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 7, 2008 · N771CP · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight collision with a bird.
- [NTSB ERA09LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA004.md): Cessna T210M · Savannah, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 2008 · N11PC · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power in flight due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management.
- [NTSB NYC08CA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA328.md): Hood Junior Ace · Ashville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 30, 2008 · N1012S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare while landing. Contributing to the accident was the airplane's lack of yaw control as reported by the pilot.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400/cases.md?year=2008&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") = 2008
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM case_phases WHERE main = 400)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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