# 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 CHI08CA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA204.md): Indy T-Bird II · Independence, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2008 · N95172 · Substantial damage
  > The takeoff airspeed not attained and the aborted takeoff not performed by the pilot. An additional cause was the lack of familiarity with the airplane by the pilot.
- [NTSB SEA08LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA162.md): Sport Flight Talon XP · Inverness, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2008 · N1856P · Substantial damage
  > The lower rod bearing failed due to corrosion.
- [NTSB LAX08LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA231.md): Nichols Rans S-14 · Benson, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2008 · N923GN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering for landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment from recent marijuana use.
- [NTSB DFW08CA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA192.md): Grumman G-164A · Bovina, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 18, 2008 · N7832 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI08CA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA199.md): Eagle Eagle DW-1 · Bryan, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 18, 2008 · N8814L · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's improper fuel calculations. A contributing factor was the inaccurate fuel gauge.
- [NTSB CHI08CA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA198.md): Rockwell S2R · Carthage, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 18, 2008 · N8466V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident were the uneven runway, the runway edge, and the cornfield.
- [NTSB NYC08LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA251.md): Holmes Arthur Orman Kitfox IV · Burkesville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2008 · N70694 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to the installation of an engine oil filter that did not meet the engine manufacture's specifications.
- [NTSB MIA08FA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08FA144.md): Beech A-36 · Tampa, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2008 · N36CL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to take off with a tailwind and his failure to maintain runway alignment during initial takeoff climb.
- [NTSB DFW08CA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA194.md): Beech 65-A80 · Midland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 17, 2008 · N6AQ · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear retraction/extension mechanism due to it being jammed by displaced sound proofing material.
- [NTSB DFW08CA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA193.md): Piper PA-30 · Rockport, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 17, 2008 · N44HM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to complete all cockpit checklist items prior to takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to properly configure the landing gear switch.
- [NTSB DFW08CA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA191.md): Cessna T210M · Van Horn, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 17, 2008 · N6882B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude due to his diverted attention. Contributing to the accident was complications manually extending the landing gear.
- [NTSB CHI08IA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08IA200.md): Eclipse EA500 · Rockford, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2008 · N875NA · Minor damage
  > The improper installation of the forward edge of the left-hand wing-to-body panel, causing the fairing to separate from the airplane during an in-flight encounter with light turbulence. Contributing to the event was the use of small-head screws and grommets…
- [NTSB SEA08FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA161.md): Cessna 441 · Sunriver, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2008 · N441HK · Destroyed
  > The pilot's misjudged landing flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the go-around after one of the airplane's propellers struck the runway.
- [NTSB NYC08CA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA250.md): Cessna 172 N · Williamstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2008 · N739UG · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inability to maintain directional control during the attempted aborted landing. Contributing to the severity of the accident were the trees.
- [NTSB MIA08CA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA143.md): Cessna TR182 · Factoryville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2008 · N739AZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's diverted attention while on final approach and his delay in performing a go-around during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident were sun glare and excessive airspeed.
- [NTSB DFW08LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA187.md): AMS Flight Carat A · Edgewood, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2008 · N234CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude resulting in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CHI08LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA195.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Frankfort, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2008 · N603EV · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB NYC08LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA249.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Surfside Beach, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2008 · N4287Z · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was the obstruction of the carburetor heat flapper by a mud dauber's nest.
- [NTSB MIA08LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA142.md): J. E. Douglas Starduster 2 · Tappahannock, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2008 · N27ED · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA08FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08FA141.md): Socata TBM700 · Kennesaw, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2008 · N484RJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during final approach resulting in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB LAX08LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA230.md): Bell UH-1H · Rock Springs, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2008 · N3276T · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 1 bearing for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX08CA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA229.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Shafter, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 15, 2008 · N1390X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude while maneuvering. Contributing factors were the failure of the helicopter's lights during the night flight and the effect of that failure on the pilot's visual perception.
- [NTSB DEN08FA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08FA122.md): Hughes 269B · Salesville, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2008 · N469E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the crossing transmission line.
- [NTSB CHI08LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA191.md): Drochak Aventura II · Flushing, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2008 · N621CD · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI08CA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA193.md): Ayres S2R-G6 · Kilbourne, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 15, 2008 · N3105U · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate preflight planning and preparation and the aborted takeoff not performed by the pilot. Contributing to the accident were the trees and transmission wire.
- [NTSB DFW08CA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA185.md): Stits SA3A · St Louis, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2008 · N134JW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff.
- [NTSB DCA08WA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA08WA080.md): Boeing 737-282 · Port Harcourt, Nigeria · Incident · Minor injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 14, 2008 · 5N-BIG · Minor damage
  > On July 14, 2008 about 1744 UTC, Chanchangi Airlines flight 138, a Boeing 737-282, 5N-BIG, crashed during landing at Port Harcourt International Airport, Nigieria. The airplane overran runway 21 following an instrument approach. Instrument meteorolgical…
- [NTSB MIA08CA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA148.md): Diamond DA20-C1 · Norfolk, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 13, 2008 · N956CT · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot while taxiing for takeoff. A factor contributing to the accident was the student pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout.
- [NTSB MIA08CA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA140.md): Quad City Ultralight Challenger II · Windslow Twp, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 13, 2008 · N2785A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB LAX08CA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA228.md): Schweizer G-164B · Alturas, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 13, 2008 · N3633B · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from a fuel system contamination and a clogged fuel filter. Contributing to the accident was the rough terrain.
- [NTSB NYC08LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA247.md): Boeing B75N1 · Culpeper, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2008 · N1066M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in a quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB NYC08LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA245.md): Grumman G-164A · Pelham, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2008 · N7395 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons which led to a forced landing in unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB NYC08CA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA248.md): Cessna 172N · Edgewater, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 12, 2008 · N734AT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged distance/speed during landing.
- [NTSB DFW08CA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA189.md): Stinson 108-1 · Alliance, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 12, 2008 · N97484 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on takeoff. Contributing to the accident was a lack of total experience.
- [NTSB DFW08CA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA184.md): Wright Avid Flyer MK IV · Lake Jackson, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 12, 2008 · N583AF · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a connecting rod failure.
- [NTSB ANC08LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA088.md): Cessna 150 · Manley Hot Spgs, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2008 · N22563 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a ditch during the takeoff roll. Factors contributing to the accident were low light conditions at dusk, and soft terrain.
- [NTSB ANC08FA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08FA087.md): Iversen Glastar SH-4 · Kenai, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2008 · N212DR · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during maneuvering flight, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and uncontrolled descent to the ground. Contributing to the accident was the airplane's overgross weight condition.
- [NTSB NYC08LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA254.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Northumberland, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2008 · N61425 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate remedial action after an inadvertent encounter with loss of tail rotor effectiveness.
- [NTSB NYC08IA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08IA244.md): Agusta A109E · Augusta, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2008 · N109DU · Minor damage
  > The lack of available engine power and subsequent loss of rotor rpm due to the pilot’s departing with one engine at idle. Contributing to the incident was a corroded engine control wiring harness.
- [NTSB LAX08LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA226.md): Jonsson Sonerai · Hood River, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2008 · N8050R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the emergency landing roll with a tailwind. Contributing was the partial separation of the left aileron that prompted the pilot to attempt the emergency landing.
- [NTSB DFW08CA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA183.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Denton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 11, 2008 · N9678U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB DFW08CA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA182.md): Ayres S2R · Baton Rouge, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 11, 2008 · N2068B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the transmission wire.
- [NTSB CHI08CA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA192.md): Bell 47G-3B · Port Edwards, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 11, 2008 · N73995 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain control of the helicopter when he inadvertently flared the helicopter and the rotor rpm decayed as a result of sustaining bee stings during an aerial application flight. Contributing to the accidnet included the bees and the low…
- [NTSB MIA08WA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08WA139.md): Raytheon 99A · Puerto Montt, Chile · Accident · 9 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 10, 2008 · CC-CFM · Destroyed
  > On July 10, 2008, about 1028 atlantic standard time, a Raytheon Aircraft Company 99A, Chilean registration CC-CFM, experienced an in-flight loss of control and crashed in an area of rising terrain approximately 1 mile north of La Paloma Airport (SCPF), Puerto…
- [NTSB LAX08LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA304.md): Beech N35 · The Dalles, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2008 · N931B · Substantial damage
  > A collapse of the right main landing gear for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX08CA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA224.md): Piper PA-18A-150 · Camarillo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2008 · N7471D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB LAX08CA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA223.md): Grumman Acft Eng G-164B · Patterson, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2008 · N6792Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles while maneuvering.
- [NTSB OPS08IA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS08IA010.md): Cessna 172 · Teterboro, NJ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2008 · N316AS · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > Probable Cause The probable cause of this incident was the TEB ground controller's failure to direct N316AS to hold short of runway 24 when issuing taxi instructions to the aircraft as required FAA Order 7110.65, paragraph 3-7-2 (2a); Taxi and Ground Movement…
- [NTSB NYC08WA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08WA243.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Parnu, Estonia · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 9, 2008 · SE-KUY · Substantial damage
  > On July 9, 2008, at 1219 universal time coordinated, a Piper PA-28-235, Swedish registration SE-KUY, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain during approach to Parnu Airport (EEPU), Parnu, Estonia. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the…
- [NTSB MIA08LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA138.md): Colyaer SL Freedom S100 · Limestone, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2008 · N4450E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons while making a water landing.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2008&page=19

## 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=18&year=2008

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