# NTSB investigations: NONE, 2008

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 WPR09CA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA093.md): Stemme S-10 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 30, 2008 · N8679 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle during taxi.
- [NTSB CEN09LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA009.md): Sproul 72K-TET · Rio Rancho, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2008 · N72KX · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines and the failure of either pilot to take any corrective action to avoid the collision.
- [NTSB CEN09CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA018.md): Cameron Balloons US A-105 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 7, 2008 · N808SP · No damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the balloon during landing. Contributing to the accident were the wind gusts.
- [NTSB CEN09CA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA007.md): Let Blanik · Gardner, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 4, 2008 · N48026 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff when the climb performance of the tow plane and the glider were inadequate. Contributing to the accident were the high density altitude and the terrain-induced turbulence.
- [NTSB DEN08LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA158.md): Cameron Balloons US N-77 · Plano, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2008 · N4003P · Minor damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB MIA08CA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA194.md): Glasflugel H-301 · Blairstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 15, 2008 · N1263 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent retraction of flaps during the landing flare.
- [NTSB MIA08CA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA193.md): Cameron Balloons Z-150 · Sandown, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2008 · N151TS · Minor damage
  > The pilot’s encounter with high winds during approach. Contributing to the severity of injuries was the passengers' improper landing preparation.
- [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 NYC08FA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA307.md): Lindstrand Balloons 150A · Phoenixville, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2008 · N844LB · Substantial damage
  > The separation of a portion of a fuel fitting during a hard landing resulting in release of fuel and a fire in the balloons basket area. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to follow the manufacturer's published procedures to shut down the…
- [NTSB MIA08CA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA176.md): Cameron ZL-60 · Anderson, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 31, 2008 · N61ZL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the balloon burners.
- [NTSB DFW08LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA220.md): Schleicher ASW-20B · Cleburne, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2008 · N30WK · Substantial damage
  > Loss of control inflight for undetermined reason.
- [NTSB MIA08CA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA172.md): Schweizer 2-33A · Wurtsboro, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2008 · N17885 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the dual student to relinquish flight control of the glider.
- [NTSB NYC08CA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA275.md): I.C.A.-Brasov IS-26B2 · Fincastle, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2008 · N4281B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's geographic disorientation, which resulted in an off-airport landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's selection of an inadequate landing site.
- [NTSB LAX08CA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA262.md): Let Blanik L-13 · Bend, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2008 · N62345 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged distance/altitude which resulted in an undershoot while on final approach to land. Factors contributing to the accident were the lack of thermal lift (sinking air), and the lack of suitable terrain for the off-airport landing.
- [NTSB DEN08LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA137.md): Schempp-Hirth Ventus 2A · Brackettville, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2008 · N777UN · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot of N777UN to exit the thermal upon losing visual contact with the other gliders, resulting in a midair collision.
- [NTSB NYC08CA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA267.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Windsor, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 3, 2008 · N33964 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB LAX08LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA254.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Jean, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2008 · N33923 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other aircraft while maneuvering over the airport.
- [NTSB LAX08LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA242.md): Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau DG-100G · Truckee, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2008 · N132S · Substantial damage
  > A malfunction of the tow release mechanism.
- [NTSB DEN08LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA127.md): Schempp-Hirth Ventus A · Midlothian, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2008 · N47JD · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control due to an incapacitating cardiac event. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's poor decision to fly with known serious medical issues.
- [NTSB SEA08CA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA163.md): Let Blanik L-13 · Arlington, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 21, 2008 · N48029 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while making an off-field landing in a glider. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting winds.
- [NTSB MIA08CA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA146.md): Firefly 7-15 · Jamestown, RI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2008 · N2131Y · No damage
  > The pilot's excessive descent maneuver.
- [NTSB MIA08CA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA136.md): Schleicher ASK-21 · Elmira, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2008 · N363KS · Substantial damage
  > The glider pilot's misjudged distance/altitude while soaring.
- [NTSB CHI08CA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA202.md): AB Sportine Aviacija Genesis 2 · Beloit, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2008 · N58RW · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate visual lookout by the driver of the golf cart and the air/ground communications not available to the golf cart driver during movement onto an active runway while the glider was 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 NYC08CA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA236.md): Glasflugel Standard Libelle · Front Royal, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2008 · N184W · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control was not maintained during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was turbulence and inadvertent flight into adverse weather.
- [NTSB LAX08CA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA136.md): A. Schleicher ASW 27-18 · Peoria, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 11, 2008 · N8829A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged distance and altitude while on final approach to land. A factor contributing to the accident was a downdraft.
- [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 SEA08LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA119.md): Cameron Balloons C-100 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 2008 · N6004K · Minor damage
  > The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation during the landing approach. Contributing to the accident were windshear and rocky terrain.
- [NTSB DFW08CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA120.md): Hughes 269A · Lincoln, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 27, 2008 · N1020Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly execute a steep approach, which resulted in a tail strike and a loss of control.
- [NTSB NYC08LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA168.md): Let Blanik L-13 · Dansville, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2008 · N90870 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper glide path and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. Contributing to the accident was the encountered headwind.
- [NTSB LAX08CA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA112.md): Ultramagic N-250 · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 13, 2008 · N35EX · No damage
  > The passenger's failure to hear and follow the pilot's instructions to get down in the bottom of the balloon basket before the high wind landing. A contributing factor was the high wind condition.
- [NTSB DEN08CA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA056.md): Burkhart Grob G-103A Twin II Acro · Alamogordo, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 9, 2008 · N223WP · Substantial damage
  > The unsuitable terrain for landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's encounter with turbulence and the loss of visual contact with the tow plane.
- [NTSB SEA08LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA067.md): Schweizer SGS 2-32 · Hollister, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 2008 · N87R · Substantial damage
  > The dual student's failure to maintain aircraft control while taxiing from the active runway and the delayed remedial action by the flight instructor. A contributing factor was the unfavorable high wind condition.

## 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 year(c."eventDate") = 2008
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('00000'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=00000&year=2008

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