# NTSB investigations: Continental O-470 series, 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. Page 1 of 2 · 54 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB CEN09IA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09IA096.md): Cessna 182 · Fort Worth, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2008 · N5495B · Minor damage > Collision with a hidden obstruction while taxiing through a grass field following a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was a loss of engine power due to the pilot's failure to turn on the carburetor heat. - [NTSB ERA09FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA068.md): Beech 95-B55 (T4 · Whites Creek, TN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2008 · N412ES · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to feather the left propeller and secure the left engine following the total loss of left engine power, and his subsequent failure to maintain airspeed, lateral, and directional control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the… - [NTSB CEN09LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA061.md): Cessna 182 · Downers Grove, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2008 · N759HF · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath while on final approach in night conditions, due to his impairment from recent use of alcohol, cocaine, and over-the-counter and prescription medications. - [NTSB ANC09LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA011.md): Cessna 152 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2008 · N47417 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage > The failure of the instructor pilot in the other airplane to maintain separation from the Cessna 182R, and his failure to follow the tower controller’s instructions. - [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 WPR09CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA035.md): Cessna 305A · El Cajon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 10, 2008 · N5263G · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. - [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 CEN09CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA027.md): Cessna 180 · Denton, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2008 · N1729F · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of directional control and subsequent "ground-loop." - [NTSB CEN09CA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA004.md): Cessna 182P · Mount Vernon, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 8, 2008 · N21544 · Destroyed > The pilot failed to maintain a proper landing aim point. Contributing to the accident were the setting sun and the uneven terrain approaching the runway. - [NTSB SEA08CA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA211.md): Cessna 180 · Bluff, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2008 · N4646A · Substantial damage > The pilot's encounter with the rough, uneven, and eroded condition of the airstrip. - [NTSB DFW08LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA226.md): Cessna 182D · Orange Grove, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2008 · N8979X · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to an improperly installed intake manifold tube. - [NTSB MIA08LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA180.md): Cessna 182A · Elizabethtown, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2008 · N5927B · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was pressure from the company for the pilot to fly the second load of skydivers without refueling. - [NTSB NYC08CA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA295.md): Cessna 182A · Danielson, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 27, 2008 · N169DP · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot’s inadequate fuel consumption calculations. - [NTSB DFW08CA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA214.md): Bellanca 14-19-2 · Keller, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 24, 2008 · N7653B · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane which resulted in an attempted takeoff without fuel present in the selected fuel tank. - [NTSB LAX08CA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA270.md): Cessna 182Q · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 20, 2008 · N95841 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. - [NTSB DFW08LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA210.md): Cessna 182 · Caldwell, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2008 · N92780 · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power in flight due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to secure the right wing's fuel cap, leading to fuel being siphoned from the tank during flight. - [NTSB CHI08CA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA255.md): Cessna 182C · Sparta, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2008 · N8643T · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight/planning which resulted in the failure to assure an adequate fuel supply for the flight and the improper flare during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the ditch that the airplane contacted. - [NTSB ANC08FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08FA133.md): Cessna 182 · Juneau, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2008 · N9350X · Destroyed > The pilot's decision to continue visual flight into an area of instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot experiencing a loss of visual reference and subsequent controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the… - [NTSB SEA08FA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA175.md): Cessna 180K · Garden City, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2008 · N63217 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which led to an aerodynamic stall/spin. - [NTSB ANC08CA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA102.md): Cessna 182 · Cantwell, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2008 · N82Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudged distance while step-taxiing after landing. Factors in the accident were rain showers, wind, and spray from the airplane's propeller. - [NTSB LAX08CA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA260.md): Cessna 182D · Gerlach, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 6, 2008 · N800RJ · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance during takeoff initial climb. - [NTSB NYC08CA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA268.md): Cessna 182L · Westerly, RI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 2, 2008 · N42366 · Substantial damage > A loss of power due to a partial blockage of the air induction system. - [NTSB CHI08CA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA236.md): Beech H35 · Bay City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 2, 2008 · N5430D · Substantial damage > The checklist not followed and the inadvertent wheels up landing by the pilot. - [NTSB ANC08CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA090.md): Cessna 180G · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2008 · N4631U · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was an inadvertent ground-loop. - [NTSB LAX08CA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA250.md): Cessna 182N · Big Creek, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2008 · N92767 · Substantial damage > The airplane encountered a downdraft during the landing flare. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude. - [NTSB SEA08CA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA166.md): Cessna 180 · Lewistown, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2008 · N1710C · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the variable and gusting winds, and his failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident were variable winds that were gusting to 25 knots. - [NTSB LAX08CA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA225.md): Cessna 182J · Metaline Falls, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 9, 2008 · N300DF · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudged altitude and distance, which resulted in the airplane's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and a landing overrun. Contributing to the accident were trees and the short runway. - [NTSB LAX08CA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA218.md): Cessna 180G · Heber, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2008 · N98FC · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind weather conditions. - [NTSB LAX08CA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA238.md): Cessna 182J · Yellow Pine, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2008 · N3381F · Substantial damage > The pilot's non-stabilized approach that resulted in an improper flare and porpoise down the runway. - [NTSB LAX08CA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA245.md): Cessna 180 · Atlanta, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2008 · N2294C · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudged speed and distance during the intentional touchdown in the last half of the runway, which resulted in a landing overrun. Contributing to the accident was the muddy runway condition. - [NTSB LAX08CA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA174.md): Cessna 182 · Cottage Grove, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2008 · N182RA · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudged landing flare. - [NTSB LAX08CA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA167.md): Cessna 182 · Moab, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 7, 2008 · N2375G · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the tailwind condition, and improper use of additional power while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was soft ground and a gusting tailwind. - [NTSB CHI08CA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA155.md): Cessna 180 · Eveleth, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 7, 2008 · N4701U · Substantial damage > The pilot elected to land on a grass airstrip that was unsuitable for landing due to the wet, soft runway conditions. The wet, soft runway were factors. - [NTSB SEA08LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA139.md): Cessna 182D · Chehalis, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 2008 · N8855X · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion caused by a missing fuel tank cap that allowed the fuel to be siphoned out. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection at the last airport. - [NTSB LAX08LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA140.md): Cessna 182P · Santa Maria, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2008 · N4660K · Substantial damage > The pilot's impairment from alcohol and his improper flare, which resulted in a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the FAA's failure to obtain additional information about the pilot's alcohol use history to verify that he met the requirements… - [NTSB DFW08FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08FA131.md): Cessna 182 · Black Hawk, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 8, 2008 · N8553S · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to induction icing. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to continue flight in conditions favorable for structural and induction-system icing. - [NTSB MIA08LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA097.md): Cessna 182L · Louisville, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2008 · N42116 · Substantial damage > A total fatigue failure of the No. 5 piston during climb. - [NTSB LAX08LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA127.md): Cessna 182H · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2008 · N6320B · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power from fuel starvation due to the pilot's mismanagement of the fuel system and failure to select a tank containing fuel. - [NTSB CHI08CA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA117.md): Cessna 182D · Madison, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 27, 2008 · N9111X · Substantial damage > The inadequate preflight inspection of the landing gear tires by the pilot, which did not identify a worn tire and resulted in a flat tire during landing touchdown. An additional cause was the directional control not possible during the landing rollout, and… - [NTSB SEA08LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA110.md): Cessna 180 · Blanding, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2008 · N180XP · Substantial damage > The fatigue failure of the right main landing gear leg during the landing roll. - [NTSB CHI08LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA115.md): Cessna 182 · Romeo, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2008 · N5358B · Substantial damage > The misjudged landing flare by the pilot, and the inadequate landing gear inspection/repair procedure used by other maintenance personnel, resulting in the failure of the main landing gear strut during landing. - [NTSB ANC08LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA055.md): Cessna 180 · Kodiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2008 · N3043E · Substantial damage > A loss of control during the landing roll due to a failure or malfunction of the brake system, resulting in a loss of control, and structural damage to the airplane. - [NTSB MIA08CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA151.md): Cessna 182P · Salisbury, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 16, 2008 · N52415 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper flare during landing. - [NTSB DEN08CA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA075.md): Cessna 182N · Amarillo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 12, 2008 · N9008G · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing. Contributing to the accident were the crosswind, gusty wind conditions and the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. - [NTSB DFW08CA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA096.md): Cessna C-182 · Porter, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 6, 2008 · N42892 · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of directional control due to the partial failure of the left brake. - [NTSB CHI08CA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA094.md): Cessna 182 · Traverse City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 26, 2008 · N5338B · Substantial damage > The unstabalized approach performed by the student pilot and the go-around not performed by the student pilot. Additional causes were the inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and the directional control not obtained by the student pilot. Contributing… - [NTSB ANC08CA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA044.md): Cessna 180 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 23, 2008 · N180JP · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and inadequate compensation for wind conditions during a go-around. Contributing to the accident were wind gusts and a crosswind. - [NTSB LAX08CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA079.md): Cessna 180H · Moab, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 18, 2008 · N180LH · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control. A contributing factor was the unexpected dust devil. - [NTSB DEN08LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA070.md): Cessna 180H · Glenwood Spring, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2008 · N67WW · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. Contributing to the accident was the strong left quartering tailwind and gust. - [NTSB ANC08LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA042.md): Cessna 180 · White Mountain, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 2008 · N66036 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadvertent flight into flat light/whiteout conditions over snow-covered terrain. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=17026&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 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 ('17026')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=17026&year=2008 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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