# 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 CEN09CA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA084.md): Rockwell International 114 · Meacham Int'l Airport, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 6, 2008 · N4920W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR09CA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA054.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Goodyear, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 5, 2008 · N268ML · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA09LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA079.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 2008 · N370CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a rejected takeoff. Contributing to the accident was a gust of wind.
- [NTSB CEN09CA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA156.md): Rockwell International 500-S · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 5, 2008 · N51RF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to touchdown.
- [NTSB CEN09CA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA092.md): Cessna 150 · Auxvasse, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 5, 2008 · N1521Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper engine recovery procedures after a power-off stall which resulted in a loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper off-field landing procedures, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA081.md): Cessna A185F · Alton, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 5, 2008 · N185KS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for the crosswind during landing, resulting in loss of control of the aircraft and the subsequent nose-over of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind.
- [NTSB ERA09WA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09WA084.md): Aero Commander 500 · Cordoba, Colombia, Colombia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 3, 2008 · HK1697 · Destroyed
  > On December 03, 2008 about 1835 eastern standard time, an Aero Commander 500, of Colombian registration, HK1697, registered to an individual and operated by Taxi Aero Caribeno LTDA, crashed in an open field, near Cordoba, Colombia. Visual meteorological…
- [NTSB ERA09FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA078.md): Rockwell International 690B · Rio Grande, PR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2008 · N318WA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN09LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA093.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-50 · Madison, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2008 · N782NC · Substantial damage
  > The collision between the tug and the airplane during towing as a result of sliding on the snow covered runway.
- [NTSB WPR09CA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA055.md): Cessna 172RG · Truckee, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 2, 2008 · N172MN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged the landing flare resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR09LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA050.md): Beech A36 · Coalinga, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2008 · N3058Y · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power while in climb to cruise flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09CA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA217.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Middletown, DE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 1, 2008 · N276 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing in gusty conditions.
- [NTSB ERA09FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA074.md): Beech 35-B33 · Homosassa Spgs., FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 2008 · N945T · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s continued flight into known adverse weather conditions.
- [NTSB CEN09CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA077.md): Piper PA-15 · Pleasanton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 30, 2008 · N4659H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately secure the airplane while hand-starting the engine.
- [NTSB WPR09LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA052.md): Adkins Ridge Runner II · Mulino, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2008 · N825PB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain an adequate airspeed that resulted in a stall/mush during the initial climb. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's lack of experience in this make and model airplane and the improper adjustment of the propeller pitch.
- [NTSB WPR09CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA053.md): Cessna 172 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 29, 2008 · N98774 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR09CA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA051.md): Beech B60 · Rock River, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 29, 2008 · N6693A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a power line due to the lack of forward visibility because of an ice-covered windshield. Contributing to the accident was the flight's encounter with icing weather conditions.
- [NTSB ERA09WA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09WA076.md): Beech 58 · Anapolis, Brazil · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 28, 2008 · N400SA · Destroyed
  > On November 28, 2008, at 1835 Atlantic standard time, a Beech 58, N400SA, was destroyed during a local personal flight when it impacted the ground after a low pass at Anapolis JK Airport (SWNS), Anapolis, Goias, Brazil. The pilot and 3 of the 5 passengers…
- [NTSB ERA09CA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA073.md): Extra Flugzeugbau EA 300/L · Tampa, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 28, 2008 · N505EX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a collision with an object.
- [NTSB CEN09CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA089.md): Cessna 182 · Gillespie, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 28, 2008 · N44LL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to take off with a known obstacle on the runway.
- [NTSB WPR09LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA049.md): Raytheon G36 · Porterville, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 2008 · N936EW · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA077.md): Cessna 172I · Frederick, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 27, 2008 · N35540 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's delayed decision to abort the landing.
- [NTSB DCA09RA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA09RA013.md): Airbus A320 · Perpignan, France · Accident · 7 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 27, 2008 · D-AXLA · Destroyed
  > On November 27, 2008 at 16:46 local time (15:46 UTC), an Airbus A320, equipped with International Aero Engines (IAE) V2500 engines, German registration D-AXLA, serial number 2500, impacted the Mediterranean sea during approach to runway 33 at Perpignan…
- [NTSB WPR09LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA046.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Monterey, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 2008 · N2383R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel system management and inflight planning that led to a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use the landing checklist.
- [NTSB ERA09LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA072.md): Leroy Lakey Corben ACE · Cherryville, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 2008 · N13LL · Substantial damage
  > A throttle control malfunction during initial climb, as reported by the pilot.
- [NTSB DCA09IA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA09IA014.md): Boeing 777 · Bozeman, MT · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 2008 · N862DA · No damage
  > An accumulation of ice in the fuel system, which formed from the water normally present in jet fuel during commonly encountered flight conditions, which accreted and released, restricting the fuel flow at the right engine fuel-oil heat exchanger inlet face.…
- [NTSB CEN09CA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA078.md): Cessna 172S · Waukesha, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 26, 2008 · N833SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff and his failure to ensure that the elevator trim was properly set before takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of autopilot system knowledge.
- [NTSB WPR09LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA048.md): Hughes 369HS · Fillmore, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2008 · N9154F · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a loose fuel filter upper drain cap, which was not properly secured by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB WPR09LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA047.md): Nickel RV-6 · Fresno, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2008 · N6TR · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09CA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA080.md): Tarantola RV6A · Onalaska, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 24, 2008 · N164LT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to land with a tailwind, which resulted in the runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the tailwind.
- [NTSB WPR09CA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA045.md): Piper PA-30 · Kona, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 24, 2008 · N8010Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing factors were the delayed remedial action by the check pilot, the crosswind condition, and the rough uneven…
- [NTSB ERA09WA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09WA075.md): Bell 206 · Vetas, Colombia · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 24, 2008 · HK4361 · Substantial damage
  > None.
- [NTSB ERA09FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA068.md): Beech 95-B55 (T4 · Whites Creek, TN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2008 · N412ES · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to feather the left propeller and secure the left engine following the total loss of left engine power, and his subsequent failure to maintain airspeed, lateral, and directional control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the…
- [NTSB ERA09CA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA122.md): Dassault-Breguet Falcon 50 · Asheville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 24, 2008 · N200SG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure that the airplane's wheels were properly secured before releasing the parking brake.
- [NTSB CEN09LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA075.md): Hauser U/Hauser J KIT FOX CL · Boulder, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2008 · N4JU · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine thrust due to the pilot's inadvertent activation of the propeller controls. Contributing to the accident were the non-standard propeller controls and the pilot's lack of experience in the airplane.
- [NTSB ERA09LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA067.md): Beech V35 · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2008 · N4396W · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Both pilots’ failure to see and avoid the other airplane. Contributing to the accident was the Beech pilot’s failure to monitor or utilize the common traffic advisory frequency.
- [NTSB CEN09WA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09WA073.md): Beech A100 · God's Lake Narrows, Canada · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 23, 2008 · C-FSNA · Destroyed
  > None.
- [NTSB CEN09FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA070.md): Piper PA46-500TP · Marshfield, WI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2008 · N67TE · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during final approach for landing in night, visual meteorological conditions for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09CA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA044.md): Cessna T210M · Hanford, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 22, 2008 · N732XS · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to use the before-landing checklist and extend the landing gear prior to landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA071.md): Cessna 150F · Trenton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 22, 2008 · N8900S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare during landing, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident were the night light conditions and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot.
- [NTSB WPR09LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA043.md): Cessna 170B · Hanna, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2008 · N8387N · Substantial damage
  > The flight's encounter with adverse tailwinds and downdrafts in mountainous terrain that exceeded the airplane's climb capability.
- [NTSB CEN09CA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA119.md): Piper Aerostar 6 · Middletown, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 21, 2008 · N3640D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to verify that the landing gear was down and locked prior to landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA080.md): Beech E35 · Bloomington, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 20, 2008 · N3213C · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to a failure of the number one cylinder exhaust valve, and the associated secondary damage to the intake valve and piston.
- [NTSB CEN09CA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA068.md): Brantly B-2B · Cedar Hill, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 20, 2008 · N2180U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to takeoff downwind. A contributing factor was the gusty conditions.
- [NTSB WPR09WA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09WA250.md): Mcdonnell Douglas 369 · Murray Bridge, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 19, 2008 · VH-PLJ · Substantial damage
  > On November 19, 2008, about 1115 Australian central daylight-saving time, a pilot and two linesmen were operating a McDonnell Douglas 369D helicopter, Australian registry VH-PLJ, to test a high-voltage power line between Mannum and Mobilong, SA. While…
- [NTSB ERA09LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA064.md): Cessna 172S · Groton, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2008 · N2337F · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain a proper descent profile to avoid trees during the night visual approach and the flight instructor’s inadequate oversight.
- [NTSB ERA09LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA062.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Green Cove Springs, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2008 · N389CP · Substantial damage
  > The fusing of an electrical cable from the No. 2 (standby) alternator with the throttle cable resulting in the flight crew’s inability to move the throttle control. Contributing to the accident was the failure of maintenance personnel to detect inadequate…
- [NTSB ERA09CA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA071.md): Cessna 172RG · Cleveland, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 19, 2008 · N941SM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to lower the landing gear prior to touchdown.
- [NTSB CEN09CA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA067.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta II · Erie, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 19, 2008 · N221DS · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare during the practice autorotation which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing factors were the flight instructor's delayed remedial action and inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB ERA09CA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA065.md): Piper PA46 · Oak Island, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 18, 2008 · N6913Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident were gusting crosswinds.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2008&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") = 2008
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=3&year=2008

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