# 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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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB LAX08CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA033.md): Senft/Anderson/salmon C-5 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 6, 2007 · N700H · Substantial damage
  > a total loss of engine power due to the failure of the number 3 articulating rod.
- [NTSB DFW08WA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08WA043.md): Cessna 210 · Arteaga, Mexico · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 6, 2007 · XB-GTS · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA08LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA043.md): Bell UH-1B · Ennis, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 2007 · N46969 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of collective control friction during takeoff that resulted in a collective bounce oscillation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the aborted takeoff and the snow covered terrain.
- [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 CHI08CA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA020.md): Schweizer 269C · Hazelton, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 5, 2007 · N75068 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate main rotor speed during the intentional autorotation, and his subsequent inability to reduce the descent rate prior to impact. A contributing factor was the intentional autorotation initiated by the pilot.
- [NTSB NYC08LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA052.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Gainesville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2007 · N70035 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the published emergency procedure. Contributing to the accident was a malfunction of the clutch assembly.
- [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 LAX08IA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08IA032.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Fresno, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2007 · N805EH · No damage
  > Failure of the tail rotor system support bracket during landing.
- [NTSB SEA08LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA041.md): Cessna 551 · Coeur d'Alene, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2007 · N551GF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing roll out. Contributing to the accident was the slush contaminated runway and the crosswind weather conditions.
- [NTSB OPS08IA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS08IA002.md): Bombardier CRJ1 · Baltimore, MD · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2007 · N781CA · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > The probable cause of this incident is local controller's failure of maintaining awareness of the situation and failing to provide the appropriate separation between the two aircraft operating on intersecting runways. Providing separation between aircraft is…
- [NTSB DFW08CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA042.md): Vans RV-6 · Stringer, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 3, 2007 · N29RV · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [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 NYC08LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA050.md): Bell 206-L4 · Talladega, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2007 · N95CH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a wire.
- [NTSB NYC08LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA049.md): Cessna 172N · Gaithersburg, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2007 · N259ER · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during an attempted touch-and-go. Contributing to the accident was the instructor's delay in taking remedial action, and the presence of trees in proximity to the side of the runway.
- [NTSB MIA08LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA024.md): Cirrus SR22 · Hendersonville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2007 · N874SR · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing resulting in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB MIA08LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA023.md): Porter Glen Aventura II · Rockledge, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2007 · N79GP · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed during climbout, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and uncontrolled descent. Contributing to the severity of the pilot's injuries was the inadequate manufacture of the shoulder harness restraint cables.
- [NTSB ANC08LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA023.md): Cessna 152 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2007 · N169LC · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during takeoff initial climb for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB DFW08CA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA044.md): Cessna 152 · Madill, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 30, 2007 · N6135M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control during landing roll. A contributing factor was the crosswind.
- [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 SEA08CA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA049.md): Beech A23 · Death Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 29, 2007 · N8770M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare during landing.
- [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 ANC08CA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA024.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Seward, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 29, 2007 · N1181Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC08CA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA048.md): Vans RV-8 · Latrobe, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 28, 2007 · N103JT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [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 MIA08CA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA022.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 28, 2007 · N148ND · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [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 DFW08CA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA041.md): Cessna 172P · Bridgeport, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 28, 2007 · N64197 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain direction control of the airplane while landing with a crosswind. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind.
- [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 DEN08CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA035.md): Bell 222 UT · Casper, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 28, 2007 · N222LF · Substantial damage
  > High winds forcing the helicopter's main rotor blade to strike the helicopter vertical stabilizer and tail boom during engine start, causing substantial damage.
- [NTSB ANC08CA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA022.md): Aeronca 7JC · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 28, 2007 · N8965R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive application of the airplane's brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB DEN08CA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA034.md): Godwin, David P Sorrell SNJ-7 · Belen, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 27, 2007 · N74SR · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's loss of directional control during landing resulting in a ground loop.
- [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 NYC08WA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08WA045.md): Robinson R-44 · Moscow, Russia · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 26, 2007 · RA-04207 · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC08LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA044.md): Cessna 152 · Miami, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 2007 · N4948P · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [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 NYC08CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA047.md): Cessna 152 · Venice, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 26, 2007 · N461TC · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB MIA08CA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA019.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 25, 2007 · N1055L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude while maneuvering over water. Contributing to the accident was glassy water conditions.
- [NTSB DEN08IA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08IA033.md): Boeing 737-832 · Phoenix, AZ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2007 · N3744F · Minor damage
  > Delamination of the right outboard tire tread during the takeoff roll due to underinflation and/or overloading during use in service.
- [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 SEA08LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA038.md): Hiller UH-12E · Yuma, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2007 · N104EA · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue fracture of the control rotor blade spar and failure of maintenance personnel to follow maintenance directives.
- [NTSB SEA08CA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA039.md): Piper PA-18A-135 · Yelm, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 24, 2007 · N3250B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the tailwheel-equipped airplane during landing roll. Contributing factors were the rough/uneven terrain and log.
- [NTSB NYC08LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA043.md): Robinson R22 · Suffolk, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2007 · N442FA · Substantial damage
  > The V-drive belts' rolling off the sheaves for undetermined reasons, resulting in a loss of power to the rotor system, and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm during the autorotation, resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB LAX08CA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA031.md): Diamond Aircraft Industries DA-20-C1 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 24, 2007 · N4191D · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain the proper glide path and misjudged flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [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 SEA08LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA040.md): Beech 95-B55 · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2007 · N1831L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare resulting in a porpoise and hard landing.
- [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 ENG08RA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG08RA005.md): Boeing 767-300 · Nice, France · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 22, 2007 · N1611B

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2007&page=4

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

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=3&year=2007

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