# 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 LAX08CA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA270.md): Cessna 182Q · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 20, 2008 · N95841 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB DFW08LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA210.md): Cessna 182 · Caldwell, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2008 · N92780 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power in flight due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to secure the right wing's fuel cap, leading to fuel being siphoned from the tank during flight.
- [NTSB DFW08CA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA219.md): Piper PA46-500TP · St. Louis, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 20, 2008 · N618MA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure that the landing gear was placed in the down position prior to landing.
- [NTSB DCA08RA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA08RA090.md): Boeing MD-82 · Madrid, Spain · Accident · 154 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 20, 2008 · EC-HFP · Destroyed
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- [NTSB CHI08CA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA260.md): Cessna A188B · Camanche, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 20, 2008 · N53243 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot took off on an unsuitable airstrip which resulted in the airplane becoming prematurely airborne with inadequate airspeed after it contacted a rise in the terrain.
- [NTSB ANC08CA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA110.md): Cessna U206G · Igiugig, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 20, 2008 · N4773U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged speed and distance during takeoff, which resulted in the float-equipped airplane colliding with a bank.
- [NTSB MIA08LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA168.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Jeannette, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2008 · N9403D · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the brakes to function due to inadequate inspection of the brake cable by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB LAX08LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA269.md): Cessna TU206F · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2008 · N62DB · Substantial damage
  > A loose fuel line fitting that resulted in a partial loss of engine power during the initial takeoff climb. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance installation of the fitting.
- [NTSB LAX08CA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA276.md): Cessna 177RG · Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 19, 2008 · N8053G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind and density altitude conditions and failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed that resulted in a stall/mush.
- [NTSB DFW08WA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08WA240.md): Cessna 501 · Las Americas, Dominican Republic · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 19, 2008 · N223LC · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC08TA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08TA107.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Slana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 19, 2008 · N4151T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA08TA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08TA188.md): Hughes 369D · Bonners Ferry, ID · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 18, 2008 · N622PB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning for the takeoff and the helicopter loading that exceeded the lift performance capability of the helicopter.
- [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 SEA08CA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA183.md): Grumman Acft Eng G-164A · Hazelton, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 18, 2008 · N6702Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the tailwind and failure to attain and maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. The tailwind was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB ANC08LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA106.md): Cessna 207A · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2008 · N9935M · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot of the other airplane's excessive taxi speed while taxiing to the runway, and his failure to see the stopped airplane ahead of him in time to avoid a collision.
- [NTSB SEA08FA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA185.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta II · Olalla, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2008 · N301MA · Destroyed
  > The complete loss of engine power due to the accumulation of ice in the carburetor as a result of the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat.
- [NTSB SEA08CA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA189.md): Aeros Venture · Maricopa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2008 · N707TN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for a precautionary landing and subsequent takeoff attempt, and his misjudging of the required takeoff distance. The soft terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA08CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA181.md): Eberle Pitts S1S · Show Low, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2008 · N39124 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's limited experience in the airplane.
- [NTSB SEA08CA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA180.md): Cessna 177 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2008 · N29304 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to vapor lock. Contributing to the accident was the high atmospheric temperature.
- [NTSB NYC08LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA281.md): Roberto P. Garcia Nieuport 24bis · Rhinebeck, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2008 · N5246 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and spin.
- [NTSB MIA08LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA167.md): Ayres S2R-T15 · Morton, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2008 · N4015P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during low altitude maneuvering.
- [NTSB DFW08LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA206.md): Balloon Works Firefly 7-15 · Mountain Grove, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2008 · N90897 · Substantial damage
  > An on-board fire following a propane leak. Contributing to the accident was the lack of training/experience of the non-certificated pilot.
- [NTSB CHI08WA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08WA258.md): Cessna 402C · Covington, United Kingdom · Accident · 5 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Aug 17, 2008 · G-EYES
  > On August 17, 2008, at 1038 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 402C, registrations G-EYES, and a Rand KR-2, registration G-BOLZ, collided mid-air while on approach to land at the Coventry Airport (EGBE), Coventry, England. All four persons onboard the…
- [NTSB SEA08LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA182.md): Boeing 777-300 · San Francisco, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2008 · B-16710 · No damage
  > The ground crewman's failure to follow the tow bar disconnect standard operating procedures.
- [NTSB SEA08LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA179.md): Cessna 177 · St. Johns, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2008 · N3487T · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots to abort the takeoff when a suitable climb rate could not be attained. Contributing to the accident was the reduction of available power due to the camshaft lobe and lifter corrosion/wear, the high density altitude, and the CFI’s…
- [NTSB SEA08CA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA186.md): Cessna 140A · Lowman, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2008 · N1161D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB NYC08LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA280.md): Socata MS894A · Fulton, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2008 · N31BF · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fatigue failure of the crankshaft and the No. 3 engine cylinder connecting rod as a result of improper machining of the engine crankshaft during engine overhaul by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB MIA08LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA166.md): Costruzioni Aeronautiche P2002 Sierra · Woodbine, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2008 · N494ES · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's degraded emotional/mental state due to stress.
- [NTSB LAX08LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA268.md): Rouse Glasair III · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2008 · N1YZ · Substantial damage
  > The excessively worn throttle/mixture linkage arms and pins and a missing mixture control linkage spring washer, which resulted in a loss of power due to an excessively rich mixture.
- [NTSB DCA08WA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA08WA100.md): Boeing B737-800 · Paris, France · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 16, 2008 · SU-BPZ · No damage
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- [NTSB CHI08CA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA257.md): Air Tractor AT-400A · Luverne, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2008 · N7307W · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the compressor turbine blades which resulted in the loss of power. Factors associated with the accident were the low altitude and the trees.
- [NTSB CHI08CA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA256.md): Cessna 172N · Huntington, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2008 · N733KC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadvertent use of the toe brake.
- [NTSB CHI08CA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA255.md): Cessna 182C · Sparta, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2008 · N8643T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight/planning which resulted in the failure to assure an adequate fuel supply for the flight and the improper flare during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the ditch that the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB NYC08CA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA283.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Cleveland, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 15, 2008 · N8906D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to land with a tailwind, and his failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the tailwind.
- [NTSB DFW08CA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA213.md): Aerotrike Spirit · Vinland Valley, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 15, 2008 · N226MB · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the sport aircraft on takeoff.
- [NTSB DFW08CA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA207.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Abbeville, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 15, 2008 · N8323R · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN08WA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08WA149.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Taipalsaari, Finland · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Aug 15, 2008 · OH-PDY · Substantial damage
  > On August 15, 2008 at 1014 UTC, a Piper PA-28R-200, Finland registration OH-PDY, broke up in flight while maneuvering in clouds and subsequently crashed into Lake Saimaa in Taipalsaari, Finland. The airplane was destroyed and the three persons on board, a…
- [NTSB DEN08FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08FA141.md): Cessna 182T · Georgia Pass, CO · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2008 · N487TC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after inadvertantly encountering instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's failure to obtain a weather brief and the severe weather conditions.
- [NTSB CHI08CA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA252.md): Hiller UH-12E · Cokato, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 15, 2008 · N945HA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not visually identify and maintain clearance with the power lines, and the pilot's inability to maintain control of the helicopter once it contacted the power lines. Factors associated with the accident were the low altitude operations being…
- [NTSB SEA08LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA178.md): Kolb Mark III · Richland, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2008 · N18EX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed above stall speed while executing a steeply banked turn in the traffic pattern.
- [NTSB LAX08FA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08FA267.md): Cessna TR182 · Sahuarita, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2008 · N4887R · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain while maneuvering at low altitude for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW08CA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA215.md): Embraer EMB-145LR · St. Louis, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2008 · N814HK · Substantial damage
  > The flying pilot's excessive angle of attack during the landing flare resulting in abnormal runway contact.
- [NTSB DEN08IA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08IA143.md): Raytheon C90A · Jasper, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2008 · N688LL · Minor damage
  > The impact with a bird during initial takeoff climb.
- [NTSB DEN08FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08FA140.md): Aircraft Mfg & Dev. CH601XLi · Farmersville, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2008 · N451BB · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent tail stall and subsequent loss of airplane control as a result of the open canopy. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate emergency procedures provided by the airplane manufacturer and the inadequate design of the canopy latching…
- [NTSB CHI08FA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FA248.md): Beech 58TC · Marysville, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2008 · N715TB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the base to final turn resulting in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CHI08CA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA254.md): Bell 47G-3B · Kenyon, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2008 · N47AH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in the helicopter settling with power.
- [NTSB CHI08CA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA253.md): Cessna 172R · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2008 · N21SZ · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident were the improper flare and excessive airspeed.
- [NTSB ANC08CA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA108.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Palmer, AK · Accident · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2008 · N3573Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tarp used as a marker at the departure end of the takeoff area.
- [NTSB ANC08CA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA105.md): Walker AK Bush Flyer · Deadhorse, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2008 · N799CC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor contributing to the accident was a tailwind.
- [NTSB NYC08CA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA279.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Tunica, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 13, 2008 · N61267 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines during low-altitude maneuvers.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2008&page=14

## 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=13&year=2008

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