# Fatal NTSB investigations, 2007

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 NYC08FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA071.md): Bell 206L-3 · Cherokee, AL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2007 · N109AE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during an out-of-ground-effect hover. Contributing to the accident was a loss of tail rotor effectiveness.
- [NTSB LAX08FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08FA043.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Paso Robles, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2007 · N254SR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's encounter with isolated moderate (or greater) turbulence, updrafts, and downdrafts associated with localized mountain wave conditions at low altitude, and, his failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the encounter that resulted in an…
- [NTSB LAX08WA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08WA045.md): Robinson R-44 · Westgate Bridge, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 29, 2007 · VH-MEB · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DFW08LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA052.md): Althouse RAF 2000 GTX · Crowley, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2007 · N136DG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm while maneuvering, which resulted in a loss of rotor blade rigidity.
- [NTSB DFW08FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08FA053.md): Bell 206L1 · Venice, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2007 · N211EL · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s decision to continue to the destination landing platform in weather conditions below the company’s weather minimums and his failure to maintain aircraft control during the approach. Contributing to the passenger fatality and the severity of the…
- [NTSB CHI08FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FA055.md): Cessna 310R · Traverse City, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2007 · N37249 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath during the instrument approach, which led to his loss of control and subsequent impact with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB DFW08WA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08WA050.md): Cessna 172 · Boquete, Panama · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 23, 2007 · HP762 · Destroyed
- [NTSB DFW08LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA134.md): Cessna 310 · Glenwood, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2007 · N28836 · Destroyed
  > A loss of control for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the marginal weather conditions in the area at the time of the accident.
- [NTSB CHI08FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FA054.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Warrens, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2007 · N1919H · Destroyed
  > The decision by the pilot to fly into known adverse weather, and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation. Contributing factors include the clouds and the night conditions.
- [NTSB CHI08FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FA053.md): Beech V35B · Springfield, IL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2007 · N17784 · Destroyed
  > The loss of control during an instrument approach due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB NYC08WA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08WA065.md): Cirrus SR22 · Gurupi, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 19, 2007 · PR-OGM · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN08WA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08WA042.md): Reims F172 M · Chevroux, France · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 17, 2007 · FBVIF · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN08LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA040.md): Garniss Stol 701 · Mesilla, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 2007 · N45500 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during an intentional low altitude maneuver due to impairment, resulting in the in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB NYC08LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA059.md): Wootton, John Aero Canard · Statesville, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2007 · N199JW · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent opening of the canopy during takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA08FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA045.md): Beech A36TC · Minersville, UT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2007 · N364KW · Destroyed
  > The flying pilot's continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions and failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance during cruise. Contributing to the accident were low clouds, reduced visibility and mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB SEA08FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA042.md): Beech 200 · Salmon, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2007 · N925TT · Destroyed
  > An in-flight loss of control due to the pilot's failure to remove ice and snow from the airplane prior to takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's improper preflight preparation/actions, falling snow, and a low ambient temperature.
- [NTSB NYC08FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA056.md): Beech H35 · Warrenton, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2007 · N5481D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the published instrument approach procedure and his failure to maintain the minimum descent altitude which resulted in collision with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident were the night, instrument meteorological…
- [NTSB NYC08WA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08WA057.md): Beech C90B · Kyiv, Ukraine · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 9, 2007 · D-IBDH · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA08WA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08WA060.md): Cessna T210 · Guario, Venezuela · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 9, 2007 · YV-1221 · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC08FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA054.md): Piper PA-30 · Parkland, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2007 · N766CC · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Both pilots' failure to see and avoid the other airplane. Contributing to the accident were the erroneous readouts from the Cessna's altitude encoder.
- [NTSB MIA08FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08FA027.md): Cessna T210N · Bloomfield, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2007 · N5431C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot exceeded the design stress limits of the airplane, which resulted in the in-flight break up. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's loss of control in-flight due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB MIA08FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08FA026.md): Cessna R182 · Woodland, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2007 · N2643C · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while attempting to conduct visual flight in reduced visibility conditions at night. Factors contributing to the accident include the flight instructor’s inadequate preflight planning, and…
- [NTSB SEA08FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA046.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Orting, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 2007 · N4388P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering. A contributing factor was the dark night.
- [NTSB DFW08WA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08WA043.md): Cessna 210 · Arteaga, Mexico · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 6, 2007 · XB-GTS · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC08FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA053.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Augusta, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 2007 · N43274 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the number 2 cylinder attach studs, and the subsequent separation of the number 2 cylinder.
- [NTSB CHI08FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FA045.md): Cessna 208B · Columbus, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 2007 · N28MG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and collision avoidance with terrain due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident were the low cloud ceiling and night conditions.
- [NTSB NYC08FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA051.md): Beech 60 · New Castle, DE · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2007 · N105PP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a split flap takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident were the failure of the right flap drive mechanism and the pilot's failure to verify that both flaps were…
- [NTSB ANC08FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08FA025.md): Eurocopter Deutschland BK117C1 · Whittier, AK · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2007 · N141LG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue VFR flight into night instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident were the operator's failure to adhere to an FAA-approved and mandated safety risk management program, the FAA's failure to provide…
- [NTSB DCA08RA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA08RA015.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-83 · Isparta, Türkiye · Accident · 57 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 30, 2007 · TC-AKM
- [NTSB CHI08LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA046.md): Swearingen T R/Masters W Rand KR 2 · Benton, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2007 · N7016M · Destroyed
  > The reason for this accident is undetermined.
- [NTSB MIA08FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08FA021.md): Mooney M20J · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 2007 · N201VX · Substantial damage
  > The reason for this occurrence was not determined.
- [NTSB DFW08FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08FA040.md): Cessna 172N · Marlow, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 2007 · N6555D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident were the low altitude for recovery and the gusty tailwind.
- [NTSB DFW08FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08FA038.md): Cessna T210M · Tulsa, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 2007 · N3NG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power transmission line(s). Contributing to the accident were the loss of aircraft electrical power, diverted attention, and the night conditions.
- [NTSB DEN08WA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08WA037.md): Cirrus Design SR-20 · Jagel, Germany · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 28, 2007 · N141CD · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN08FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08FA036.md): Cessna 182Q · Farmerville, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 2007 · N5134N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to the effects of impairment from alcohol consumption resulting in the collision with the trees.. A contributing factor was the Federal Aviation Administration's failure to identify existing evidence of…
- [NTSB CHI08LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA041.md): Herink H R/Herink R W Challenger · Apple River, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 2007 · N2159M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the low altitude and the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC08FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA046.md): Cessna 310R · Owensboro, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 2007 · N3364G · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control during approach for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI08FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FA039.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Faribault, MN · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2007 · N482SR · Destroyed
  > The pilot not maintaining adequate airspeed for the gusty crosswind conditions and the stall/spin encountered during the go-around. Contributing to the accident were the crosswinds and wind gusts.
- [NTSB DFW08FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08FA036.md): Cessna A150K · Mesquite, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2007 · N8301M · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall during takeoff-initial climb. Factors contributing to the accident are the instructor's decision to takeoff with excessive flaps, the improper maintenance replacement of the flap…
- [NTSB SEA08FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA036.md): Cessna 177 · Auburn, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2007 · N3459T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering in the traffic pattern for landing, which resulted in a stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment during the flight from the effects of over-the-counter medications.
- [NTSB NYC08FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA041.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · New Windsor, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2007 · N108GD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath during an instrument-landing-system approach in fog. Contributing to the accident were pilot fatigue and air traffic control's failure to issue a minimum safe altitude warning.
- [NTSB NYC08FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA039.md): Mooney M20K · Maine, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2007 · N252DD · Destroyed
  > The pilot's spatial disorientation, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent collision with trees.
- [NTSB LAX08WA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08WA131.md): Cessna 337G · Inverloch, Australia · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 17, 2007 · VH-CHU · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI08LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA037.md): Padelt PG37-1 · Hampton, IA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2007 · N4448Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning which resulted in the failure to maintain clearance with the power lines. Contributing to the accident was the power line.
- [NTSB DFW08FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08FA031.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Ranger, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2007 · N55307 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional performance of aerobatic maneuvers that exceeded the design limits of the airplane structure.
- [NTSB ANC08WA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08WA021.md): Cessna 404 · Nakatsugawa, Japan · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 15, 2007 · JA-5257 · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA08FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA023.md): Cessna T182T · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2007 · N881CP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance/altitude during climb to cruise. Contributing to the accident were rising mountainous terrain, the dark nighttime lighting condition, the pilot's loss of situational awareness, and the Federal…
- [NTSB NYC08LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA028.md): Bell 407 · Morristown, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2007 · N555BH · No damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the idling main rotor blade. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to comply with the manufacturer's procedure for securing the helicopter.
- [NTSB LAX08FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08FA028.md): Piper PA-60-602P · McFarland, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2007 · N6895Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and improper fueling procedures that led to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB SEA08FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA022.md): Hughes 269C · Baker City, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2007 · N381MC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain main rotor rpm while maneuvering.

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## 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") = 2007
  AND c."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?fatal=1&year=2007

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