# Fatal NTSB investigations 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 127 of 617 · 30,846 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB SEA08FA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA146.md): Cessna 172R · Monticello, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 30, 2008 · N389ES · Substantial damage > The in-flight collision with mountainous terrain for undetermined reasons. *This report was modified on December 10, 2009. - [NTSB DEN08WA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08WA097.md): Beech A 36 · Westerland/Sylt, Germany · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · May 30, 2008 · DEMIB · Destroyed > On May 30, 2008, at 1655 coordinated universal time (1855 central European Summer Time), a Beech Aircraft Corporation A 36, German registered D-EMIB, owned and piloted by the accident pilot, was destroyed when it impacted terrain under unknown circumstances… - [NTSB DCA08RA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA08RA068.md): Airbus Industrie A320-233 · Tegucgalpa, Honduras · Accident · 5 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · May 30, 2008 · EI-TAF · Substantial damage > On May 30, 2008 at 1545Z, an Airbus A320-233, Irish registration EI-TAF, operated by Taca Airlines as flight No. 390, overran the end of runway 02, at the Toncontin International Airport (TGU), in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, during landing. The airplane was on a… - [NTSB CHI08FA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FA146.md): Piper PA28 · Hillsboro, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 30, 2008 · N9376W · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to an in-flight fire as a result of a corrosion hole in the muffler that was not identified by the mechanic. Contributing to the accident was the improper emergency procedure performed for an… - [NTSB NYC08RA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08RA197.md): Bell UH-1N · Panama City, Panama · Accident · 11 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · May 29, 2008 · SAN-100 · Destroyed > On May 29, 2008, at 1410 central daylight time, a Bell UH-1H, operated by the Panamanian Servicio Aereo Nacional (SAN) as SAN-100, was destroyed when it impacted buildings in Panama City, Panama. The Panamanian pilot in command, the Panamanian flight… - [NTSB DEN08FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08FA092.md): McDonnell Douglas Helicopter C MD 500E · Sunrise Beach, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 26, 2008 · N686F · Substantial damage > The loss of tail rotor effectiveness and the pilot's failure to regain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly in known adverse weather conditions and the gusty winds generated from convective outflow. Contributing to… - [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 SEA08LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA137.md): Nolan RV-4 · Tolani Lake, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 2008 · N6290F · Substantial damage > An in-flight collision with terrain for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB DFW08FA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08FA153.md): Cessna 310Q · Steamboat, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 25, 2008 · N8187Q · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain in day visual conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment due to marijuana and inadequate medical oversight of the pilot by the Federal Aviation Administration. - [NTSB DEN08WA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08WA094.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Léguillac-de-l'Auche, France · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 25, 2008 · N9245D · Destroyed - [NTSB SEA08MA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08MA136.md): Aerospatiale AS-350-D · Avalon, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · May 24, 2008 · N67GE · Destroyed > Loss of engine power during approach for landing due to a fatigue fracture of a power turbine blade. - [NTSB SEA08FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA135.md): Beech 1900C · Billings, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 23, 2008 · N195GA · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the initial climb for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB MIA08LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA105.md): Aviate Raptor · Bealeton, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2008 · N74TK · Substantial damage > An in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX08LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA154.md): Maule MX-7-235 · Boulder, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2008 · N5657Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to continue flight at low altitude in instrument weather conditions and his failure to maintain clearance from a power line. Contributing to the accident were low cloud and visibility conditions. - [NTSB LAX08FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08FA152.md): Beech V35B · Fall River Mills, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 23, 2008 · N1886L · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering for landing, resulting in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB NYC08FA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA189.md): Grumman American AA-1C · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 22, 2008 · N9555U · Destroyed > The flight instructor's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. - [NTSB NYC08FA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA184.md): Cessna 337A · West Creek, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 17, 2008 · N5382S · Substantial damage > The pilot's departure with insufficient fuel for the planned flight, and his improper in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of power in both engines due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's fatigue, which was… - [NTSB LAX08FA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08FA144.md): de Havilland DHC-2 MK I · Stehekin, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 17, 2008 · N9558Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to retract the landing gear wheels prior to performing a water landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's disabling of the landing gear warning/advisory system and possible fatigue due to his work schedule. - [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 DFW08LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA143.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Wheatley, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2008 · N6112D · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, resulting in an inadvertent low-altitude aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB NYC08FA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA180.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Cruso, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 12, 2008 · N64FP · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions with moderate to severe turbulence prevailing. Contributing to the accident were the instrument meteorological conditions and turbulence. - [NTSB CHI08FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FA135.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Stevens Point, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 12, 2008 · N1813T · Substantial damage > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CHI08FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FA133.md): Beech V35 · Bristol, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 12, 2008 · N7947M · Destroyed > The loss of control during cruise flight in instrument conditions due to spatial disorientation. - [NTSB DEN08WA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08WA088.md): Beech BE-77 · Kilmovee, Ireland · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · May 11, 2008 · EI-BHT · Substantial damage > On May 11, 2008, at 1547 UTC, a Beech BE-77, Ireland Registration EI-BHT, lost engine power on initial climb after takeoff and impacted terrain in a steep nose down attitude near Kilmovee, Ireland. The airplane was substantially damaged. The pilot on board… - [NTSB CHI08FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FA128.md): Eurocopter Deutschland EC 135 T2+ · La Crosse, WI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 11, 2008 · N135UW · Destroyed > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees along the top of a ridgeline due to inadequate preflight planning, insufficient altitude, and the lack of a helicopter terrain awareness and warning system. Member Sumwalt did not approve this brief and… - [NTSB SEA08LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA127.md): Thorp T-18 · Kent, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2008 · N8613A · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident were the lack of a suitable landing area and the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering in response to the loss of engine power. - [NTSB LAX08FA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08FA134.md): Extra Flugzeugproduktions-GMBH EA-300/L · Queen Creek, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 9, 2008 · N133EE · Substantial damage > The loss of aircraft control due to an undetermined rudder malfunction. - [NTSB DCA08WA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA08WA059.md): Bell 206 L-1 · Muanda, Congo - Kinshasa · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 9, 2008 · N5014V · Destroyed - [NTSB NYC08LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA176.md): Desalvatore Al Lancair IV-P · Snow Hill, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2008 · N101BX · Destroyed > An inadvertent encounter with icing conditions, resulting in a loss of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight decision making. - [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 CHI08LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA124.md): Piper PA-25-235 · New Lisbon, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2008 · N4352Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude during a course reversal at the completion of an agricultural spray run. - [NTSB CHI08LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA123.md): Dickenson Bathtub · Broadhead, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2008 · N538 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [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 SEA08FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA116.md): Cessna 172N · McCall, ID · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 3, 2008 · N75856 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > The failure of the pilot to maintain adequate visual lookout and clearance from another airplane while attempting to land on the same runway. Contributing to the accident was the non-standard pattern entry of the pilot. - [NTSB NYC08FA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA174.md): Beech A35 · Americus, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 3, 2008 · N546B · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control during the initial climb for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB SEA08LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA120.md): Yakovlev Yak 52 · Vancouver, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 2008 · N62813 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed sufficient to avoid a stall during a low altitude aerobatic maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the low altitude at which the pilot initiated the maneuver. - [NTSB NYC08WA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08WA175.md): Cessna C-310Q · Ilheua, Brazil · Accident · 6 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · May 2, 2008 · PT-JGX > On May 2, 2008, about 2043 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 310Q, Brazilian registration PT-JGX, operated by Aero Star Airlines, disappeared off the coast of Brazil while approaching for landing at Ilheus, Brazil. The airplane was in communication with… - [NTSB DCA08RA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA08RA053.md): Beech 1900C · Rumbek, Sudan · Accident · 20 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · May 2, 2008 · 5Y-FLE · Destroyed > On May 2, 2008, about 0710 UTC, 5Y-FLE, Beech 1900C, a chartered flight, operated by Flex Air of Nairobi, Kenya, experienced a loss of power in both engines, and crashed near Rumbek, Southern Sudan. The 2 flightcrew and 18 passengers were fatally injured. The… - [NTSB DCA08WA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA08WA061.md): Agusta/Westland A109S · Paraty, Brazil · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Apr 30, 2008 · PR-IPO · Destroyed > On April 30, 2008, at approximately 22:59 UTC, an Agusta Westland A109S helicopter, Brazilian registration PR-IPO, crashed after departure from the Parati/Condomínio Laranjeiras heliport, Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil. There were 2 fatalities. The Brazil… - [NTSB NYC08WA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08WA173.md): Piper PA-31-310 · Maiquetia, Venezuela · Accident · 8 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Apr 28, 2008 · N6463L · Destroyed > On April 28, 2008, about 1425 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Piper PA-31-310, N6463L, was destroyed during impact with residences, shortly after takeoff from Aeropuerto Internacional Del Centro Simon Bolivar (SVMI), Maiquetia, Venezuela. The certificated… - [NTSB DFW08LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA122.md): Robinson R44 · Bartlett, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2008 · N477SH · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain tail rotor clearance from terrain (embankment) during takeoff. - [NTSB DFW08LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA121.md): Tromsness Enterprises Turbine LE · Miami, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2008 · N747CT · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident included his extensive use of medications and/or his multiple medical conditions and the failure of the FAA to follow up on his reported medication… - [NTSB MIA08FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08FA094.md): Mooney M20M · Midlothian, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2008 · N429RM · Destroyed > The pilot’s improper control inputs resulting from spatial disorientation. - [NTSB DCA08WA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA08WA091.md): Robinson R-44 · Germiston, South Africa · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 26, 2008 · ZS-PWG · Destroyed > On April 26, 2008, about 0753 UTC, a Robinson R44, ZS-PWG, an aerial observation flight operated by National Airways Corporation, struck a hangar and collided with the ground during takeoff from Rand Aerodrome, Germiston, South Africa. The pilot and passenger… - [NTSB DFW08WA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08WA119.md): Cessna U206 · Ciudad Real, Spain · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Apr 25, 2008 · F-GSGT · Destroyed > On April 25, 2008, at approximately 1010 Universal Time Coordinated (UTC), a single-engine Cessna U206, F-GSGT, collided with terrain during landing and was destroyed. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was landing at a private… - [NTSB NYC08WA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08WA171.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Parma, Italy · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 23, 2008 · D-EPOE · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX08FA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08FA122.md): Carlton M. Cadwell Lancair IV-P · Mesa, AZ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2008 · N25CL · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during climb out resulting in an aerodynamic stall/spin. - [NTSB DFW08FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08FA111.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Hemphill, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2008 · N729SR · Destroyed > A loss of control for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB NYC08LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA165.md): Dragon Fly GT-500 · Paris, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2008 · N101GP · Substantial damage > A fuel system configuration that was not in accordance with the engine manufacturer's published guidance, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB DFW08LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA105.md): Blevens Gary Vortex · Berclair, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2008 · N94470 · Substantial damage > Loss of control for undetermined reasons. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?fatal=1&page=128 ## 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 c."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?fatal=1&page=127 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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