# 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 LAX08FA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08FA286.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2008 · N212HB · Substantial damage
  > A loss of power in the right engine due to an in-flight fuel-fed fire in the right engine compartment that, while the exact origin could not be determined, was likely related to the right engine-driven fuel pump, its fuel supply line, or fitting. Contributing…
- [NTSB LAX08CA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA285.md): Mason Falconar F-11 · Creswell, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 28, 2008 · N65017 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a stabilized approach, inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, and failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB DFW08LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA217.md): Cessna 172A · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2008 · N6539B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper glide angle during the landing approach which resulted in a collision with a pole. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's lack of qualification, experience and the high density altitude.
- [NTSB DEN08CA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA146.md): Helie RV-6 · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 28, 2008 · N190RV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI08LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA273.md): Beech C23 · Grayslake, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2008 · N6664N · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate flare by the student pilot and the inadequate supervision and delayed go-around performed by the flight instructor. Contributing to the accident were the student pilot's failure to attain/maintain a stabilized approach.
- [NTSB OPS08IA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS08IA012.md): Cessna 172 · Reading, PA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2008 · N54020 · No damage
  > The tower local controller permitted an aircraft to conduct a low approach and another aircraft to land on a closed runway. Contributing to the incident were the arrival radar controller who failed to correct the local controller when advised an aircraft…
- [NTSB NYC08LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA293.md): Cessna 177RG · Bristol, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2008 · N2088Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to clear the trees during takeoff due to a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [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 DFW08TA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08TA224.md): Air Tractor AT-802A · Meeker, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 27, 2008 · N189LA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to continue an aerial application following an uncommanded opening of the cabin door in flight, and his subsequent failure to maintain control of the airplane.
- [NTSB NYC08IA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08IA290.md): Boeing 747-209B · Bogota, Colombia · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2008 · N715CK · No damage
  > The combination of fan blade edge contour, variable blade trim, and the high altitude, which resulted in an engine surge.
- [NTSB MIA08WA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08WA175.md): Cessna 172 · Pastaza, Ecuador · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 26, 2008 · HC-BKY · Substantial damage
  > On August 26, 2008, about 1100 local time, a Cessna 172, Ecuadorian registration HC-BKY, registered to an operated by Wings of Hope Incorporated, as a medical transport flight, crashed following a loss of engine power, while in cruise flight to Rio Amazonas…
- [NTSB MIA08LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA174.md): Schweizer G-164B · Clarksdale, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2008 · N3633S · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic’s failure to torque check the axle-to-spring gear attachment bolts per the manufacturer's Annual/100-Hour Airframe Inspection Checklist, resulting in fatigue failure of the bolts.
- [NTSB DCA08WA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA08WA094.md): Boeing B747-436 · Montreal, Canada · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 26, 2008 · F-GITC · No damage
  > .
- [NTSB CHI08CA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA263.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Greenville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 26, 2008 · N1281 · Substantial damage
  > The deer that ran onto the runway contacting the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB MIA08WA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08WA173.md): Beech BE-55 · Curico, Chile · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Aug 25, 2008 · CC-PBY · Substantial damage
  > On August 25, 2008, about 1410 eastern daylight time, a Beech BE-55, CC-PBY, registered to and operated by Inversiones Aeronauticas Y Servicios Aereos Limitada, as a personal flight, collided with a private residence while maneuvering in the vicinity of…
- [NTSB LAX08CA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA279.md): Anderson R E/Abromavich L J Lancair 360 · Vancouver, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 25, 2008 · N6114 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CHI08CA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA266.md): Air Tractor AT-301A · Jasper, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 25, 2008 · N3654T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to assure the primer control was locked during the aircraft preflight. Factors associated with the accident were the low altitude at which the airplane was operating, the fence, the roadway, and the ditch.
- [NTSB NYC08RA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08RA286.md): Cessna 208 · Zacapa, Guatemala · Accident · 11 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Aug 24, 2008 · TG-JCS · Destroyed
  > On August 24, 2008, about 1545 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 208, Guatemalan registry TG-JCS, was destroyed during a forced landing, following a loss of engine power while in cruise flight near Zacapa, Guatemala. The two Guatemalan certificated flight…
- [NTSB NYC08LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA289.md): Europro CZ Eurofox · Millbrook, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2008 · N281P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB DFW08FA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08FA212.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Yuma, CO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2008 · N5476P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after an encounter with instrument meteorological conditions.
- [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 DCA08WA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA08WA092.md): Boeing 737 · Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan · Accident · 65 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 24, 2008 · Ex-009 · Destroyed
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- [NTSB CHI08CA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA265.md): Piper PA-28-161 · New Ulm, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 24, 2008 · N523PU · Substantial damage
  > The failure of airport personnel to correct a hazardous condition on the airport. A factor was the uncovered manhole.
- [NTSB CHI08CA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA264.md): Cessna 172 · Pullman, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 24, 2008 · N3901R · Substantial damage
  > A complete loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the rough terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA08CA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA172.md): Schweizer 2-33A · Wurtsboro, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2008 · N17885 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the dual student to relinquish flight control of the glider.
- [NTSB MIA08CA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA171.md): Cessna 152 · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2008 · N65436 · Substantial damage
  > Both pilots' inadequate preflight inspection of the fuel.
- [NTSB LAX08CA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA280.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Wasco, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2008 · N2870D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.
- [NTSB CHI08CA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA298.md): Lake LA-4 · Algonac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2008 · N1147L · Substantial damage
  > The amphibious airplane's collision with submerged debris during taxi for takeoff, and the resulting damage to the hull.
- [NTSB CHI08CA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA267.md): Hughes 269A · Bremen, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2008 · N2256W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient main rotor speed during the quick-stop maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the drainage ditch.
- [NTSB CHI08CA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA262.md): Schweizer G-164B · Nielsville, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2008 · N773D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the crosswind landing. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind and the rough terrain.
- [NTSB ANC08LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA111.md): Cessna 207A · Kongiganak, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2008 · N17GN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt to takeoff on a short, wet runway with a heavily loaded airplane, and his failure to abort the takeoff before it became impracticable.
- [NTSB ANC08CA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA112.md): Robinson R44 · Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2008 · N291VB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see a wire cable prior to colliding with it. Factors contributing to the accident were the non-routine positioning of the wire cable, and the ground crew's failure to advise the pilot that the wire had been re-routed.
- [NTSB NYC08LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA287.md): Bell 206A · Barnesville, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2008 · N67AR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during the low-speed, low-altitude maneuver which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness.
- [NTSB NYC08CA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA294.md): Sacrey W Michael Zenair CH · Fincastle, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2008 · N404BB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent premature rotation during takeoff.
- [NTSB MIA08CA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA170.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Satartia, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2008 · N1520X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout resulting in the in-flight collision with a 40-foot-tall antenna.
- [NTSB LAX08MA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08MA277.md): Beech A100 · Moab, UT · Accident · 10 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2008 · N601PC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain terrain clearance during takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX08LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA274.md): Killgore Velocity · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2008 · N415MK · Destroyed
  > A partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to the detachment of the engine supercharger drive belt. The detachment resulted from the owner/builder's inadequate installation of the supercharger system and belt-tensioning adjustment.
- [NTSB LAX08CA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA282.md): Boeing BV234 · Burns, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2008 · N239CH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles while taxiing.
- [NTSB DFW08CA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA216.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Wisner, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2008 · N2391Z · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC08WA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08WA320.md): Garlick UH-1D · Copiapo, Chile · Accident · Foreign investigation · Aug 21, 2008 · CC-CKD · Destroyed
  > None.
- [NTSB NYC08CA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA285.md): Haines Searey · Sunapee, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 21, 2008 · N204PB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure that the landing gear was retracted for the water landing.
- [NTSB LAX08LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA272.md): Socata Rallye 235E · San Martin, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2008 · N711BZ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's incapacitation due to severe unrecognized coronary artery disease that resulted in a loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB LAX08CA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA275.md): Piper PA-11 · Sheridan, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 21, 2008 · N1106T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing gusty wind conditions and likely windshear encounter and his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed that resulted in a stall/mush.
- [NTSB DFW08CA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA211.md): Murray Frank H DA5B · Odessa, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 21, 2008 · N1002W · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the intake manifold when the flexible connectors disconnected from the carburetor after a turbulence encounter. Contributing to the accident was insuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI08CA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA261.md): Ntbk Wag Aero Sport · Oxford, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 21, 2008 · N141ST · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged his approach path which resulted in insufficient altitude and the subsequent failure to maintain clearance with the trees. Contributing to the accident were the trees and the dusk lighting conditions.
- [NTSB SEA08FA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA187.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Springerville, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2008 · N5316L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed during takeoff in high density altitude conditions that resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB NYC08LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA291.md): Cessna 441 · Baltimore, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2008 · N441VB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's attempted takeoff with a propeller start lock inadvertently engaged.
- [NTSB NYC08CA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA284.md): Ferree Prostar B · Salisbury, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 20, 2008 · N20HU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB LAX08LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA281.md): Cessna TU206G · Groveland, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2008 · N818CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure that the landing gear was retracted prior to the water landing.
- [NTSB LAX08LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA271.md): Hawker Sea Fury TMK 20 · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2008 · N51SF · Substantial damage
  > A ruptured center balance diaphragm that resulted in a loss of engine power during final approach and subsequent forced landing on a desert floor.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2008&page=13

## 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=12&year=2008

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