# 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 ERA09FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA027.md): Piper PA-30 · Selmer, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2008 · N7510Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to avoid terrain during night instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB ERA09CA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA104.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Tallahasee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 24, 2008 · N34LM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after touchdown. Contributing to the accident were the gusting winds.
- [NTSB CEN09LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA035.md): Cessna 172 · Broomfield, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2008 · N64055 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, resulting in an inadvertent stall, during a landing attempt. Contributing to the accident was the gusty crosswinds.
- [NTSB CEN09LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA034.md): Rans S-12XL · Breckenridge, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2008 · N20530 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN09CA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA076.md): Cessna 170A · Butler, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 24, 2008 · N5773C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his failure to compensate for wind conditions which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB ANC09WA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09WA008.md): Cessna 172H · Kadena Air Base, Japan, Japan · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 24, 2008 · N4961 · Substantial damage
  > .
- [NTSB ANC09LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA007.md): Piper PA-32R · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2008 · N1392H · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power in flight due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel management.
- [NTSB WPR09LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA022.md): Stinson 108-1 · Concrete, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2008 · N97946 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during initial climb due to the pilot's improper exhaust system maintenance, which resulted in restriction of the carburetor's air intake.
- [NTSB WPR09LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA021.md): Cessna 172A · Coolidge, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2008 · N7822T · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel system. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB WPR09CA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA023.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Temecula, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 22, 2008 · N8356R · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm during a simulated approach to landing under variable wind, and high density altitude conditions.
- [NTSB ERA09LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA026.md): Cessna 175A · Foley, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2008 · N7919T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during initial climb, resulting in a stall and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of recent experience.
- [NTSB CEN09WA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09WA033.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Zurich, Switzerland · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 22, 2008 · N467BD · Destroyed
  > Under the jurisdiction and control of the Swiss Government.
- [NTSB CEN09LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA031.md): Cessna 180 · Whitewater, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2008 · N3389D · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Both pilots' failure to see and avoid the other airplane. Contributing factors in this accident were the Cessna 180 pilot's attention being diverted and the Cessna 210 pilot's vision being affected by the sun glare.
- [NTSB WPR09CA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA020.md): Royse David Avid C Aerobat · Hollister, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 21, 2008 · N967DR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain airplane control during the landing flare. Contributing to the accident were the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA09LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA025.md): Moses Tim C Quicksilver · Wingate, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2008 · N184GT · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a fractured crankshaft.
- [NTSB CEN09RA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09RA030.md): Cessna 310 · Ciudad Victoria, Mexico · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 21, 2008 · XB-KPF · Destroyed
  > On October 21, 2008 at approximately 1710 central daylight time a Cessna 310, Mexican Registration XB-KPF experienced a loss of power on takeoff from Pedro J. Mendez Airport, Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas, Mexico. The pilot attempted to return to the airport…
- [NTSB WPR09FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA019.md): Mooney M20J · Avalon, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2008 · N201EN · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff while sufficient runway remained to stop.
- [NTSB DCA09FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA09FA004.md): Airbus 320 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2008 · N448UA · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the flightcrew to arrest an excessive sink rate during the flare for landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA028.md): Howard Super Sky Raider · Tuscola, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2008 · N3903B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control during takeoff roll. A contributing factor was the cornfield and the pilot's lack of recent experience.
- [NTSB WPR09CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA018.md): Beech F33A · Big Bear, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2008 · N65HP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB WPR09CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA017.md): Piper L-4 · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2008 · N87117 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Another airplanes total loss of wheel brakes while taxing which resulted in the pilot of the other aircraft colliding with a standing aircraft. Contributing to the accident was the other airplanes low brake hydraulic fluid.
- [NTSB ERA09CA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA023.md): Piper PA-20 · Albertville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2008 · N7324K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN09LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA024.md): Cessna A185F · Angleton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2008 · N93291 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the pilot to execute the forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN09IA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09IA032.md): MD Helicopter MD 900 · Amherst, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2008 · N902NM · Minor damage
  > The failure of the vertical stabilizer control adapter due to reverse bending fatigue.
- [NTSB CEN09CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA027.md): Cessna 180 · Denton, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2008 · N1729F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control and subsequent "ground-loop."
- [NTSB WPR09LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA016.md): Heisler Lancair Legacy · Parowan, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2008 · N151HT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to secure the canopy prior to takeoff, resulting in his inability to control the aircraft during the takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment from prescription medications and possible obstructive sleep apnea.
- [NTSB ERA09CA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA024.md): Lange Flugzeugbau E1 Antares · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 18, 2008 · N4929R · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot of the other airplane to announce his intentions prior to takeoff, resulting in a runway incursion. Contributing to the accident was the limited forward visibility due to the runway slope.
- [NTSB ENG08WA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG08WA050.md): Boeing 737 · Belgrade, Serbia, Serbia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 18, 2008 · D-AXLF · Minor damage
  > On 18 October 2008, approximately 0519 coordinated universal time, a Boeing 737-800, registration D-AXLF, operated by German charter company XL Airways Germany as flight GXL614, experienced an engine failure while enroute from Frankfurt (EDDF) Germany to…
- [NTSB CEN09LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA023.md): Piper PA-36-285 · Silverton, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2008 · N57740 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a transmission wire.
- [NTSB CEN09CA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA038.md): Beech A36 · Salina, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 18, 2008 · N3112Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly manage the available fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN09WA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09WA022.md): Cessna 402 · Monterrey, Mexico · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 17, 2008 · XC-HAQ · Destroyed
  > On October 17, 2008, a Cessna 402C with Mexican Registration XC-HAQ departed on Runway 02 from Del Norte Airport (MMAN), near Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico at 1308 central daylight time (CDT) and was on climb out to cruise when radar contact was lost at 1315.…
- [NTSB ANC09CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA006.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 17, 2008 · N57446 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.
- [NTSB WPR09FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA015.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Markleeville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2008 · N9581C · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to choose a suitable landing area.
- [NTSB ERA09LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA020.md): Sikorsky S-76C · New York, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2008 · N552J · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the flightcrew to stabilize the helicopter over its confined landing area during a hovering left-pedal turn, resulting in tail rotor blade contact with a perimeter fence component and a subsequent loss of directional control. Contributing to…
- [NTSB ERA09LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA019.md): Hargett Sky Ranger II · Rock Hill, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2008 · N75684 · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and a subsequent impact with the ground. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's lack of training and his impairment due to recent use of marijuana.
- [NTSB ERA09FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA022.md): Robinson R22 · Dryden, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2008 · N943MH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB DCA09WA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA09WA008.md): Boeing 737 · Maiquetia, Venezuela · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 16, 2008 · YV162T · Substantial damage
  > .
- [NTSB CEN09MA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09MA019.md): Bell 222 · Aurora, IL · Accident · 4 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2008 · N992AA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the 734-foot-tall lighted tower during the visual night flight due to inadequate preflight planning, insufficient altitude, and a flight route too low to clear the tower. Contributing to the accident was the air…
- [NTSB ERA09LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA021.md): Steele John J Acro Sport · Madison, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2008 · N896JC · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat
- [NTSB CEN09CA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA029.md): Cessna 172 · Van Wert, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 15, 2008 · N20745 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while taxiing on the wet grass.
- [NTSB WPR09LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA013.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Portland, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2008 · N3BT · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight engine fire due to the fatigue fracture of an exhaust pipe that resulted from a failure of the pipe's slip joint.
- [NTSB ERA09CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA018.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Repton, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 14, 2008 · N7314J · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB WPR09TA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09TA012.md): Bell 407 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 13, 2008 · N42AZ · No damage
  > The paramedic's failure to monitor and maintain clearance from the rotating main rotor blades after exiting the helicopter.
- [NTSB CEN09FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA012.md): Bell 206 · Conroe, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2008 · N6ZV · Destroyed
  > A loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA017.md): Cessna 172P · Delphi, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 13, 2008 · N63366 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain separation from a hangar building while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was the hangar building.
- [NTSB WPR09CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA011.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Fresno, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 12, 2008 · N2572N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path while on final approach.
- [NTSB ERA09WA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09WA028.md): Hawker-Beechcraft 100 · Bauru, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Oct 12, 2008 · N525ZS · Destroyed
- [NTSB ERA09LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA015.md): Cessna 172 · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2008 · N734BL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel contamination. Contributing to the accident was a fuel tank cap that did not seal properly.
- [NTSB ERA09LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA013.md): Sabre Tukan · Mohawk, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2008 · N75604 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control in flight due to a lack of flight experience or instruction. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment due to the recent use of marijuana and a prescription painkiller.
- [NTSB ERA09CA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA014.md): Piper J3C-50 · Epping, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 12, 2008 · N23267 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight inspection and his decision to fly an unairworthy airplane.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2008&page=7

## 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=6&year=2008

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