# NTSB investigations, 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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## Cases, newest first

- [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 DFW08LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA231.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Roanoke, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2008 · N901LA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of flight experience in the make and model of airplane.
- [NTSB DFW08CA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA230.md): Mooney M20D · Grand Saline, TX · Accident · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2008 · N6646U · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI08FA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FA282.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Woodruff, WI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2008 · N193BS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during a missed approach leading to the inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s lack of experience in the type of operation conducted, the certificate holder’s loss of operational control, and…
- [NTSB ANC08CA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA123.md): Cessna 207 · Dillingham, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2008 · N6426H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of weather and runway conditions, and his improper decision to depart downwind, on a wet gravel runway, resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain after takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were a tailwind, and…
- [NTSB NYC08CA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA313.md): Diamond Aircraft Industry DA 20-C1 · Stevensville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2008 · N644DC · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC08CA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA312.md): Cessna 177 · Warwick, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2008 · N17142 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point while landing.
- [NTSB MIA08CA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA192.md): Beech G-36 · Erie, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2008 · N710ND · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper preflight inspection of the fuel caps and his improper inflight fuel management, which led to a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB LAX08CA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA298.md): Robinson R22B · Prescott, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2008 · N227GH · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm and the instructor's inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action.
- [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 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 ANC08LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA122.md): Piper PA-18 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2008 · N7174K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to preclude a stall while maneuvering at a low altitude, resulting in an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB MIA08CA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA190.md): Cessna 310R · Lake Placid, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 10, 2008 · N115CA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to observe the ongoing construction to the closed runway while landing. Contributing to the accident was flight service's failure to brief the pilot of the closed runway.
- [NTSB LAX08LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA292.md): Cessna T210N · Oakland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2008 · N6278C · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power while maneuvering due to the disintegration of the number two main bearing, which resulted in a fracture of the crankshaft. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance.
- [NTSB LAX08CA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA295.md): Miltenberger Family Fun · Adin, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 10, 2008 · N903PD · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat.
- [NTSB CHI08CA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA280.md): Cessna 150G · Urbana, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 10, 2008 · N3899J · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing to the accident were environmental conditions conducive to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB NYC08WA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08WA326.md): Cessna 172 · El Trebolar, Chile · Accident · Foreign investigation · Sep 9, 2008 · CC-KAZ · Substantial damage
  > None.
- [NTSB NYC08LA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA310.md): Dufault Mark V Pitts S-1D · Ridgely, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2008 · N511MD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight weather evaluation which resulted in an attempted landing in fog and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB NYC08CA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA309.md): Bell 206B · Eutaw, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 9, 2008 · N206WA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB MIA08LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA188.md): Mooney M20C · Wallace, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2008 · N21MY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff when the engine failed to develop full power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to remove the intake plugs prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB DEN08CA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA157.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Boulder, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 9, 2008 · N17939 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use the dive brake during landing resulting in a long landing and collision.
- [NTSB ANC08CA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA121.md): Cessna 170 · Ruby, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 9, 2008 · N2690V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, while operating at a reduced engine power while maneuvering in carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB ANC08CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA120.md): Cessna T207 · Nyac, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 9, 2008 · N1754U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in the nose wheel separating from the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB NYC08LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA311.md): Mooney M20J · Hackettstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2008 · N301KC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adhere to the airplane manufacturer's published preflight inspection procedures, enabling water to remain undetected in the fuel system, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power immediately after takeoff.
- [NTSB DFW08TA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08TA225.md): Diamond Aircraft Industries DA-20-C-1 · Pueblo, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 8, 2008 · N939DA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control due to an encounter with wake turbulence from a preceding larger aircraft. Contributing to the accident was the instructor pilot's failure to intervene.
- [NTSB ANC08CA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA119.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Coldfoot, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 8, 2008 · N9950Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain/maintain sufficient flying speed during initial climb.
- [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 MIA08LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA187.md): Piper J5A · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2008 · N105F · Substantial damage
  > The loss of pitch control due to slippage of the elevator control cable resulting from the maintenance personnel’s improper installation and inspection of the cable.
- [NTSB MIA08LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA186.md): Tetrault Ronad Team Mini Max 1500R · Berkley, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2008 · N43436 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to the contamination of the combustion cylinders.
- [NTSB MIA08CA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA191.md): Airframes Unlimited USA-1B · Surry, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2008 · N723JH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper handling of the powered parachute during takeoff/initial climb.
- [NTSB DEN08LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA153.md): Cessna 210 · Pagosa Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2008 · N6515X · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear to extend for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DEN08LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA151.md): Beech 1900D · St. Louis, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2008 · N122UX · Substantial damage
  > The ground crew's failure to ensure airplane clearance from the building while parking the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the flight crew's unprofessional behavior and the lack of marshaling procedures for the ground crew.
- [NTSB DEN08FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08FA152.md): Gulfstream American AA-5A · Baxter Pass, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2008 · N26930 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a turn, resulting in an unrecoverable aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB SEA08FA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA196.md): Debus J / Mountain S / Bowes E DEBUS-CASST-SNOSHOO · Reno, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2008 · N102MB · Substantial damage
  > The movement of the airplane’s modified horizontal stabilizer trim system during an intentional high speed aerobatic maneuver that resulted in exceedence of the design stress limits of the airplane and an in-flight structural failure. Contrubuting to the…
- [NTSB NYC08WA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08WA308.md): Robinson R-44 · Muzino Village, Russia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 6, 2008 · RA-04180 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC08LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA306.md): Beech G35 · Knoxville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2008 · N4403D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations which resulted in total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB NYC08CA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA305.md): Robinson R44 II · Marathon, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2008 · N144SA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to control the helicopter while maneuvering, resulting in loss of tail rotor effectiveness.
- [NTSB NYC08CA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA304.md): Quicksilver MXL II · Cleveland, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2008 · N6152N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper approach to the runway resulting in his being unable to flare prior to a hard landing.
- [NTSB MIA08LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA185.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Sparta, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2008 · N9792E · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the nose landing gear mount during a normal landing due to an improper weld.
- [NTSB LAX08LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA290.md): Airborne XT-912 · Chelan, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2008 · N227EK · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB LAX08CA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA291.md): Taylorcraft F19 · Harper, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2008 · N208AP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree during the takeoff initial climb.
- [NTSB MIA08CA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA183.md): Smith Wylie Jay Kit Fox II · Deatville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2008 · N8188F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel system maintenance.
- [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 DEN08CA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA154.md): North American SNJ-5 · Leadville, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2008 · N9813C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI08CA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA278.md): Cessna 185 · Newberry, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2008 · N80MW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the wires on approach. Contributing to the accident was the sunshine, as reported by the pilot.
- [NTSB ANC08CA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA118.md): Diehl William A S-4 · Galena, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2008 · N4BZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control of the airplane during takeoff, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane.
- [NTSB SEA08CA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA197.md): Cessna A185F · Lakeview, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2008 · N185ZZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A contributing factor was the rough terrain.
- [NTSB DFW08CA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA227.md): Cessna 172RG · Almogordo, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2008 · N9783B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the airplane's landing gear before landing.
- [NTSB DEN08LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA150.md): Weatherly 620B · Atkinson, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2008 · N2036U · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to water contamination and corrosion within the fuel system at an undetermined time and from an undetermined source.
- [NTSB CHI08CA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA277.md): Cessna 150L · Wadsworth, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2008 · N18538 · Substantial damage
  > The lack of radio communication with the airplane and the inadequate visual lookout by the driver of the vehicle.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2008&page=11

## 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
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=10&year=2008

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