# 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 CHI08CA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA176.md): Aero Commander S2R · Clontarf, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2008 · N5519X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power transmission lines. Contributing to the accident was the power transmission lines.
- [NTSB NYC08FA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA239.md): Jahns Vans RV-7 · Neptune, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2008 · N916R · Destroyed
  > An in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC08FA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA238.md): Cessna 152 · Rossville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2008 · N5372B · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB NYC08CA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA240.md): Cessna C-195 · Johnstown, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2008 · N4380N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB MIA08LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA133.md): Rockwell International S-2R · Colquitt, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2008 · N8499V · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to the installation of incorrect turbine blades on the compressor turbine disk during repair of the disk assembly.
- [NTSB ENG08IA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG08IA030.md): Boeing B747 · Jeddah, Saudi Arabia · Incident · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2008 · HS-VAC · Minor damage
  > Failure of the low pressure turbine stage 3 disk due to a design that is vulnerable to high pressure turbine unbalance-induced synchronous vibration that cannot be detected in flight, and the subsequent uncontained engine failure.
- [NTSB DFW08CA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA177.md): Robinson R44 II · Canyon Lake, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2008 · N804DF · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of tail rotor effectiveness. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to operate inside the height velocity curve.
- [NTSB CHI08CA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA202.md): AB Sportine Aviacija Genesis 2 · Beloit, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2008 · N58RW · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate visual lookout by the driver of the golf cart and the air/ground communications not available to the golf cart driver during movement onto an active runway while the glider was landing.
- [NTSB CHI08CA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA187.md): Piper J3C-65 · Lake In The Hil, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2008 · N30451 · Substantial damage
  > The directional control not maintained/obtained by the pilot during landing.
- [NTSB NYC08CA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA241.md): Stol UC-1 Twin Bee · Bunnell, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2008 · N9509U · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB LAX08LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA213.md): Schweizer 269 C-1 · Sunol, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2008 · N2011A · Destroyed
  > The pilots' failure to maintain adequate clearance from transmission wires during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident were the dark night and low fog.
- [NTSB LAX08CA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA215.md): Cessna 150J · Seal Beach, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2008 · N60486 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to the pilot's improper fuel management procedures and failure to select a tank containing fuel. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW08CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA181.md): Piper PA-22/20 · Peyton, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2008 · N1264C · Substantial damage
  > Landing gear collapse during the landing roll for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DEN08LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA118.md): Mooney M20M · Elbert, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2008 · N17RA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around, resulting in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB CHI08CA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA177.md): Robinson R44 II · Ottawa, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2008 · N31138 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power transmission lines. Contributing to the accident was the unmarked power transmission lines.
- [NTSB ANC08LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA085.md): Cessna 185 · McCarthy, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2008 · N80596 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was an aerodynamic stall during the emergency landing, the pilot's fatigue, and his unfamiliarity with the…
- [NTSB OPS08IA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS08IA007.md): Boeing 737-700 · Seattle, WA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2008 · N339AT · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > The diverted attention during taxi of the flight crew in the other aircraft. Contributing to the incident was the air traffic control clearance was not followed by the flight crew of the other aircraft.
- [NTSB NYC08FA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA237.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Middletown, RI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2008 · N9888K · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to initiate a go-around during a high approach, and his inadequate remedial action during an attempted touch-and-go.
- [NTSB MIA08LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA135.md): Piper PA-18-150 · N Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2008 · N6851Z · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the banner tow operator to inspect banners for deterioration, resulting in a portion of a banner separating in-flight from another banner tow airplane, and colliding with the accident banner tow airplane.
- [NTSB DFW08LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA178.md): Grumman G-164 · Stotesbury, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2008 · N520Y · Destroyed
  > Fracture of the engine's number eight cylinder barrel resulting in a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN08LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA120.md): Chomo EAA Biplane B1 · Schuyler, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2008 · N6WC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the wire due to his diverted attention resulting in in-flight collision with the wire. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to locate an emergency landing site.
- [NTSB CHI08LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA189.md): Roof Curtis Hawk P6E · Iowa City, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2008 · N386PE · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason and the pilot's subsequent failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CHI08CA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA183.md): Challenger II · Williamsfield, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2008 · N23764 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undertermined reasons and the unsuitable landing area encountered during the forced landing. Contributing to the accident were the trees and the residence.
- [NTSB SEA08LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA158.md): Mauck RV-6A · Sierraville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2008 · N27WR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with trees and terrain while maneuvering Contributing to the accident was the reduced visibility in the area due to smoke.
- [NTSB NYC08LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA235.md): Lanier James A Talon XP · Cleveland, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2008 · N1974L · Destroyed
  > An inadvertent stall during the initial climb.
- [NTSB LAX08LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA211.md): Cessna 152 · Piru, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2008 · N25490 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB LAX08CA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA209.md): Aerostar International S-77A · Boulder, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2008 · N9014W · Substantial damage
  > An encounter with a sudden gust of wind, which rendered the balloon uncontrollable and led to a collision with a tree.
- [NTSB DCA08WA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA08WA082.md): Boeing B777 · Milan, Italy · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 2, 2008 · AP-BHX · Substantial damage
  > On July 2, 2008, a Pakistan International Airlines B777, registration AP-BHX, encountered a hail storm during descent to Malpensa Airport (MXP), Milan, Italy. The aircraft was substantially damaged. There were no injuries to the passengers and crew onboard.…
- [NTSB CHI08LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA180.md): Smith Aerostar 601P · Alexandria, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2008 · N601TS · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI08CA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA179.md): Cessna 195 · Lansing, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2008 · N4408C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind condition during landing. Contributing to the accident was the strong gusting crosswind condition.
- [NTSB LAX08CA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA210.md): Cessna TU206G · Coeur d'Alene, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2008 · N4776U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment and clearance from a large rock on the side of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot to maintain the runway environment of his private strip clear of obstructions.
- [NTSB LAX08CA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA208.md): Pipistrel Virus 912 · Bend, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2008 · N126BF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, inadequate bounced landing recovery, and his failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB DFW08CA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA188.md): Bell 47G-3B · Mullen, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2008 · N8468E · Substantial damage
  > The plot's distraction with the chemical load resulting the failure to maintain control of the helicopter. A factor was no suitable terrain for landing.
- [NTSB CHI08CA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA188.md): Cessna 177A · Rhinelander, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2008 · N2295Y · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor was the berm encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI08CA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA175.md): Beech A36 · Dwight, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2008 · N6051M · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the highway signpost that the airplane impacted during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB SEA08LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA156.md): Cessna TR182 · Bend, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2008 · N7XZ · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the crankshaft during cruise flight due to fatigue.
- [NTSB SEA08LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA155.md): Cessna 172M · Oakland, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2008 · N61736 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to oil starvation. The oil starvation event was due to the failure of maintenance personnel to tighten the mounting bolts for the newly installed vacuum pump.
- [NTSB CHI08CA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA174.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Greenwood, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2008 · N4433T · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial actions that resulted in a loss of control during the go-around maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the gusting wind condition.
- [NTSB ANC08LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA083.md): Bell UH-1B · Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2008 · N64RA · Substantial damage
  > The failure of company maintenance personnel to ensure the helicopter was properly maintained, resulting in a severe in-flight vibration due to collective bounce. Contributing to the accident was loose and worn bearings on the helicopter's stabilizer bar,…
- [NTSB ANC08FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08FA079.md): Piper PA-18 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2008 · N2581P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in a gusty crosswind.
- [NTSB ANC08CA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA084.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2008 · N87061 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area.
- [NTSB ANC08CA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA080.md): Piper PA-12 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2008 · N2951M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area.
- [NTSB NYC08FA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA231.md): Beech 95-B55 · Jasper, AL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2008 · N727BC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional visual flight into known instrument meteorological conditions, resulting in spatial disorientation and a subsequent loss of control in flight. Contributing to the accident was the overweight and aft-center-of-gravity condition of the…
- [NTSB NYC08CA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA236.md): Glasflugel Standard Libelle · Front Royal, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2008 · N184W · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control was not maintained during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was turbulence and inadvertent flight into adverse weather.
- [NTSB NYC08CA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA233.md): Cessna T182T · Lincoln Park, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2008 · N357TG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing. Contributing to the accident was the wet runway and hydroplaning conditions.
- [NTSB NYC08CA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA232.md): Yowell Mallard II · Groveland, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2008 · N463AT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use the checklist and his failure to retract the landing gear for a water landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB LAX08CA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA218.md): Cessna 180G · Heber, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2008 · N98FC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind weather conditions.
- [NTSB LAX08CA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA205.md): La Moutte Trike · Weizer, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2008 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB LAX08CA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA204.md): Aeronca 7DC · Elk River, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2008 · N83056 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB DFW08LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA176.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Cookson, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2008 · N132RR · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power during initial takeoff climb for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.

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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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