# NTSB investigations

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 CHI08CA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA296.md): Piper PA28 · Gann Valley, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 27, 2008 · N6266J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to gain sufficient altitude during takeoff as a result of inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB ANC08LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA130.md): Maule M-5-210C · Delta Junction, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2008 · N289X · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during takeoff due to the non-certificated pilot's inadvertent selection of the mixture control instead of the carburetor heat and his lack of training/qualification.
- [NTSB SEA08CA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA211.md): Cessna 180 · Bluff, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2008 · N4646A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's encounter with the rough, uneven, and eroded condition of the airstrip.
- [NTSB ANC08LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA127.md): Bell Helicopter Textron 206L-1 · Homer, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2008 · N305MH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines during an external load lift. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of situational awareness.
- [NTSB SEA08CA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA210.md): Maule MX-7-2325 · Smith, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2008 · N5670A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB NYC08LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA323.md): Beech A200 · Bridgewater, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2008 · N30W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land with a tailwind on a short, wet runway, resulting in landing long and runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s lack of standard operating procedures for test flights.
- [NTSB MIA08CA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA202.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Titusville, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2008 · N1901M · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action during a simulated autorotation.
- [NTSB MIA08CA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA201.md): Cox Clyde H Fshr Aero Vsns Clbty · Tampa, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2008 · N716HJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff due to inadequate maintenance.
- [NTSB LAX08WA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08WA305.md): Bell 206 · Douglas Camp, Papua New Guinea · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 25, 2008 · P2-HBC · Substantial damage
  > On September 25, 2008, at 1012 local time, a Bell 206L3, Papua New Guinea (PNG) registry P2-HBC, crashed in a remote area near Douglas Camp (PNG) under unknown circumstances while reportedly performing long line operations. The helicopter was operated by Heli…
- [NTSB LAX08WA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08WA302.md): Bell 407T · Talbot Bay, Australia · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 25, 2008 · VH-NSH · Substantial damage
  > None
- [NTSB SEA08WA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08WA209.md): Liberty Aerospace XL-2 · Hoxton Park, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 24, 2008 · VH-CZX · Substantial damage
  > On September 24, 2008 at 0645 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Liberty XL-2, Australian registration VH-CZX, collided with the terrain near Hoxton Park, Australia. The pilot, the sole occupant, was killed. It is reported that the airplane collided in an…
- [NTSB SEA08CA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA208.md): Robinson R22 Beta II · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2008 · N926EL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff in a high density altitude high gross weight condition that exceeded the takeoff performance capability of the helicopter. The pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm was also causal. Contributing factors were…
- [NTSB DEN08IA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08IA160.md): Raytheon Cobra · Whetstone, AZ · Incident · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2008 · N602RN · Destroyed
  > A total off of engine power resulting from an overheated piston, and the pilot's subsequent failure to send a proper command to the UAS. Contributing to the accident was the operation of the engine at high power for an extended period with a lean fuel setting.
- [NTSB CHI08LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA286.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Delaware, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2008 · N63DH · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB SEA08LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA207.md): Simpson Amphibious Trike · Lake Chelan, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2008 · N440LS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the float-equipped, weight-shift airplane.
- [NTSB NYC08LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA322.md): Nagel SAL 2/3 P51 · Schenectady, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2008 · N51WW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb, which led to an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB NYC08FA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA319.md): Piper PA-32 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2008 · N3029Y · Substantial damage
  > A loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB OPS09IA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS09IA001.md): Peoria, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2008 · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > The tower local controller's failure to provide adequate separation between EGF4075 and SKW5961 that landed on intersecting runways.
- [NTSB MIA08WA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08WA200.md): Fokker F28-4000 · Quito, Ecuador · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 22, 2008 · HC-CDT · Substantial damage
  > On September 22, 2008, about 1600 universal time, a Fokker F28-4000, HC-CDT, flight ICD-504, registered to and operated by Icaro Air, as a scheduled domestic passenger flight, aborted take off on runway 35 at Mariscal Surce Airport (SEQU), Quito, Ecuador. The…
- [NTSB LAX08LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA299.md): Cessna 152 · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2008 · N271RJ · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DEN08CA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA161.md): Quicksilver MX II Sprint · Killeen, TX · Accident · Data collection · Final report · Sep 22, 2008 · N9045Z · Substantial damage
  > The operator's failure to maintain clearance from objects during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the operator's decision to operate a vehicle for which he/she was not certified.
- [NTSB CHI08IA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08IA292.md): Boeing 757-223 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2008 · N197AN · Minor damage
  > The failure of an electrical relay due to eroded contacts and the flight crew's decision to continue a flight that was operating on battery power.
- [NTSB NYC08LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA317.md): Sorrell Skybolt · Williamstown, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2008 · N3EG · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to oil starvation as a result of improper servicing (removal of preserving fluid) of the engine after it had been returned from storage.
- [NTSB LAX08CA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA297.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · American Fork, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2008 · N11698 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an inadequate altitude to enter a box canyon, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB DEN08LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA158.md): Cameron Balloons US N-77 · Plano, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2008 · N4003P · Minor damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB CHI08FA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FA293.md): Robinson R44 II · Kenosha, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2008 · N999ZD · Destroyed
  > The pilots failure to maintain clearance from terrain resulting in an in-flight collision with a house. Contributing to the accident was the night instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) and the pilot's lack of experience of flying in IMC.
- [NTSB SEA08LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA206.md): Stearman C3-B · Stevenson, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2008 · N3440 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation from a piece of disintegrating gasket material that was blocking the fuel jet. Also causal was the failure of maintenance personnel to verify the condition of the gaskets when the carburetor was examined prior to…
- [NTSB SEA08CA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA205.md): Diamond DA40F · Provo, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2008 · N420FP · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird.
- [NTSB NYC08CA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA316.md): Piper PA28-140 · Carrabassett, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2008 · N2318T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare.
- [NTSB MIA08LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA197.md): Berrie Kolb Mark III · East Haddam, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2008 · N350RB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight inspection of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was water contamination of the fuel.
- [NTSB MIA08CA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA198.md): Mooney M20S · New Castle, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2008 · N2184N · Substantial damage
  > The on-ground collision with a deer during the takeoff roll. A contributing factor in the accident was the failure to completely secure the airport perimeter.
- [NTSB DCA08MA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA08MA098.md): Learjet LR60 · Columbia, SC · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Sep 20, 2008 · N999LJ · Destroyed
  > The operator’s inadequate maintenance of the airplane’s tires, which resulted in multiple tire failures during takeoff roll due to severe underinflation, and the captain’s execution of a rejected takeoff (RTO) after V1, which was inconsistent with her…
- [NTSB CHI08LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA297.md): Powrachute Pegasus · New London, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2008 · N7084L · Minor damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during landing due to failure of the nose wheel support as a result of an inadequate weld.
- [NTSB ANC08LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA126.md): Piper PA-19 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2008 · N3267Y · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB OPS08IA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS08IA015.md): Bombardier CL-600-2C1 · Allentown, PA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2008 · N506MJ · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > The failure of both tower controllers to maintain awareness of the position of N736GV and ensure that the aircraft was clear of the runway before issuing a takeoff clearance to ASH7138.
- [NTSB MIA08LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA199.md): Eurocopter AS-350-BA · Linden, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2008 · N906BA · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action (flight control inputs) during a practice autorotation/run-on landing resulting in fracture damage to the main rotor system Starflex.
- [NTSB MIA08LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA196.md): Cessna 120 · Jesup, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2008 · N77068 · Substantial damage
  > An oil starvation-induced catastrophic engine failure due to the improper installation of the crankshaft expansion plug during engine overhaul.
- [NTSB DFW08FA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08FA233.md): Piper Aerostar PA-60-602P · Kremmling, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2008 · N97TS · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and spin.
- [NTSB DEN08LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA159.md): Cessna 172RG · St. Louis, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2008 · N6416V · Substantial damage
  > The improper maintenance performed resulting in a jammed nose landing gear door preventing the extension of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB DEN08FA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08FA155.md): Cessna 172L · York, NE · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2008 · N4380Q · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, and the flight instructor's failure to take remedial action, for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI08CA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA291.md): Cessna 172 · Wadsworth, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 19, 2008 · N739BX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive airspeed during the approach and landing and failure to perform a go-around. Contributing to the accident were the barricade and the down-sloping terrain at the end of the runway.
- [NTSB CHI08CA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA289.md): Cub Crafters CC18-180 · Crookston, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 19, 2008 · N18ND · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB SEA08CA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA204.md): Goetz RAF 2000 · Mulino, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2008 · N554BG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB NYC08CA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA315.md): Piper PA-30 · Jefferson, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2008 · N7195Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the airplane manufacturer's landing gear failure and emergency extension procedures. Contributing to the accident was a malfunction of the landing gear system for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX08WA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08WA303.md): Boeing 757 · Cork, Ireland · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 18, 2008 · TF-FIV · Minor damage
- [NTSB DFW08FA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08FA234.md): Cessna E162 · Douglas, KS · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2008 · N162XP · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's inability to recover from an intentional spin, despite proper control inputs by the flight test pilot. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the airplane's ballistic parachute system to properly deploy.
- [NTSB DFW08CA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA236.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Augusta, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2008 · N6822J · Substantial damage
  > A loose oil line that resulted in a total loss of engine oil, causing the engine to cease.
- [NTSB DFW08CA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA235.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer A/C Gulfstream · Patterson, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2008 · N425LS · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable muddy terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN08CA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA156.md): Cessna 177RG · Ellsworth, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2008 · N8276G · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CHI08IA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08IA294.md): Indus T-211 Thorpedo · La Porte, IN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2008 · N107JF · Minor damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of siphoning from the fuel filler neck and cap. Contributing to the incident were the fuel over-servicing which resulted in the siphoning condition, and the ASTM standards which allowed for the fuel…

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

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