# NTSB investigations: Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG, 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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB CEN09LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA113.md): Cotton Galen M Helicycle · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2008 · N555CX · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during a hover landing which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR09IA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09IA070.md): MD Helicopter MD 900 · Kamuela, HI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2008 · N902AF · Minor damage
  > The separation of the endplate bolts for undetermined reasons, resulting in an in-flight separation of the right endplate. Contributing to the accident was the manufacturer's failure to provide sufficient guidance for endplate bolt installation.
- [NTSB ERA09LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA107.md): Moore David DM-1 · Salters, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 2008 · N75EW · Substantial damage
  > A hard landing following an autorotation that resulted from the separation of the red main rotor blade cap that led to the uncontrolled movement of the cyclic, autorotation and a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA09LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA106.md): Reamer RV7A · Wadesboro, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 2008 · N675RV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while on approach for a precautionary landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA09CA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA121.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Apopka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 17, 2008 · N85213 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare.
- [NTSB ERA09CA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA091.md): Kimball Enterprises Pitts Model-12 · Weirdales, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 13, 2008 · N212DK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind.
- [NTSB ERA09FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA080.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Ft. Lauderdale, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2008 · N118TP · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other aircraft.
- [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 CEN09LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA075.md): Hauser U/Hauser J KIT FOX CL · Boulder, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2008 · N4JU · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine thrust due to the pilot's inadvertent activation of the propeller controls. Contributing to the accident were the non-standard propeller controls and the pilot's lack of experience in the airplane.
- [NTSB ERA09CA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA046.md): Hilderson Oswald Aventura HP · Weirwood, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 31, 2008 · N1932H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane following an in-flight encounter with turbulence during approach, which led to a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and subsequent forced landing into trees.
- [NTSB CEN09LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA034.md): Rans S-12XL · Breckenridge, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2008 · N20530 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA09CA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA024.md): Lange Flugzeugbau E1 Antares · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 18, 2008 · N4929R · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot of the other airplane to announce his intentions prior to takeoff, resulting in a runway incursion. Contributing to the accident was the limited forward visibility due to the runway slope.
- [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 WPR09LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA004.md): Bonde TF-51D · Sandy Valley, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2008 · N267B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering to land, resulting in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention while attempting to extend the landing gear.
- [NTSB ERA09LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA001.md): Bezinque Alisport-Silent · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2008 · N373DB · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the electric fuel boost pump which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB NYC08LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA322.md): Nagel SAL 2/3 P51 · Schenectady, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2008 · N51WW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb, which led to an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB SEA08CA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA204.md): Goetz RAF 2000 · Mulino, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2008 · N554BG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB DFW08CA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA229.md): Sukhoi SU-31M · Collinsville, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 14, 2008 · N531MS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from marked transmission lines while on final approach.
- [NTSB LAX08CA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA293.md): Brubaker F1 · Truckee, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2008 · N954CB · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the bolts securing the tail wheel to its attach point that resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB CHI08LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA274.md): Sadler Vampire · Findlay, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2008 · N333SV · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the reduction drive assembly as a result of excessive wear and high temperatures. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's lack of total experience in the airplane and the unsuitable terrain for a forced…
- [NTSB SEA08LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA195.md): Lancair Propjet · Camarillo, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2008 · N750PJ · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to air within the fuel system.
- [NTSB SEA08GA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08GA194.md): Lockheed P2V-7 · Reno, NV · Accident · 3 fatal · Final report · Sep 2, 2008 · N4235T · Destroyed
  > The failure of the flight crew to maintain airspeed above in-flight minimum control speed (Vmca) after losing power in the left jet engine during initial climb after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the crew's inadequate cockpit resource management…
- [NTSB DFW08CA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA222.md): Fairchild SW3 · Carlsbad, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 31, 2008 · N2699Y · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the door to remain secure for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA08CA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA184.md): Wheat Excalibur EX · Moses Lake, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 18, 2008 · N2505Q · Substantial damage
  > The right rudder pedal attach rivets sheared due to overload.
- [NTSB SEA08CA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA177.md): Anglin RV-6 · Puyallup, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 12, 2008 · N14JA · Substantial damage
  > The complete loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident were hidden obstructions (tree stumps) in the field of long grass within which the pilot executed his forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX08LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA263.md): Smith Stewart S51D · Oxnard, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2008 · N51VS · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB CHI08CA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA240.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Salem, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 7, 2008 · N48412 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Contributing to the accident was the high grass encountered during the landing roll.
- [NTSB NYC08LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA273.md): Ouzts Rodney Rutan-LongEZ · Winder, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2008 · N622EZ · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left brake due to contamination of the brake fluid.
- [NTSB NYC08LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA259.md): Sands Thomas E Rotorway 162 · Graysville, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2008 · N412TS · Destroyed
  > A loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW08LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA197.md): Marshall James J Cozy MK IV · Midlothian, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2008 · N500K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the wall of the rock quarry.
- [NTSB DFW08CA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA189.md): Stinson 108-1 · Alliance, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 12, 2008 · N97484 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on takeoff. Contributing to the accident was a lack of total experience.
- [NTSB DFW08CA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA184.md): Wright Avid Flyer MK IV · Lake Jackson, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 12, 2008 · N583AF · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a connecting rod failure.
- [NTSB MIA08LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA134.md): Douglas A. Pohl Lancair IV-P · Hollywood, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2008 · N488SD · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CHI08LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA189.md): Roof Curtis Hawk P6E · Iowa City, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2008 · N386PE · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason and the pilot's subsequent failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ANC08LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA083.md): Bell UH-1B · Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2008 · N64RA · Substantial damage
  > The failure of company maintenance personnel to ensure the helicopter was properly maintained, resulting in a severe in-flight vibration due to collective bounce. Contributing to the accident was loose and worn bearings on the helicopter's stabilizer bar,…
- [NTSB CHI08CA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA168.md): Wolseley Motors SE5-A · Seymour, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2008 · N93725 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/builder's failure to manufacture the airplane with an appropriate engine thrust angle. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/builder's adjustment of the horizontal stabilizer which rendered the airplane uncontrollable.
- [NTSB CHI08LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA169.md): Morrison E-Racer · Aurora, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2008 · N345JM · Destroyed
  > An undetermined failure in the high-pressure fuel system, and the subsequent loss of engine power and in-flight fire. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's restricted visibility due to the smoke in the cockpit, failure of the aileron control during…
- [NTSB NYC08LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA222.md): Dennis P. McGurk F1 Rocket · Woodbine, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2008 · N623BL · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to select the proper tank prior to performing aerobatics.
- [NTSB SEA08CA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA153.md): Hammond MH1 · McCall, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2008 · N234MH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a inadvertent ground loop. Contributing to the accident were variable winds that resulted in a landing tailwind, and rough terrain.
- [NTSB DFW08CA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA164.md): British Jet Provost T Mk.5A · Bay City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 12, 2008 · N199ER · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during final approach. Contributing to the accident was the downdraft.
- [NTSB CHI08LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA154.md): Beech A36 · Grand Rapids, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2008 · N7214Y · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine thrust due to the propeller separating from the aircraft as a result of fatigue failure of the propeller attachment bolts caused by the insufficient torque of the bolts during installation.
- [NTSB NYC08LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA207.md): Beech A36 · Pawtucket, RI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2008 · N27199 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Both pilots' failure to see and avoid the other airplane. Contributing to the accident was the air traffic controllers failure to notify either pilot of the potential conflict.
- [NTSB DEN08LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA098.md): Harms Robert M KIT FOX SE · La Porte, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2008 · N40120 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB DFW08CA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA158.md): Aeros Venture · Baldwin City, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 1, 2008 · N43865 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment and the instructor's delayed remedial action to abort the landing, which resulted in a collision with a mailbox and hangar. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB SEA08LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA138.md): Kolb Kolbra · Jordan Valley, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 2008 · N49KK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering that led to a stall/mush.
- [NTSB DFW08CA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA152.md): Rotorway 162F · Gonzales, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 24, 2008 · N771SS · Destroyed
  > failure of the main rotor drive belt for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI08FA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FA132.md): Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Comstock, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 16, 2008 · N5049F · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power in flight due to fuel exhaustion resulting from the pilot's inadequate fuel management. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA08LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA128.md): Moravan Zlin 50LX · Modesto, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2008 · N6660K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain clearance from terrain during a low-altitude maneuver at an airshow. Contributing to the accident was the task overload in the increased frequency congestion.
- [NTSB MIA08LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA096.md): Garrett Gerald P Cozy Mark IV · Jekyll Island, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 2008 · N14GG · Substantial damage
  > Controlled flight into water for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA08CA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA123.md): Vans RV-7A · Hollister, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 3, 2008 · N269SD · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight collision with a bird.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=99999&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 ('99999'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=99999&year=2008

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