# 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 DFW08FA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08FA170.md): Cessna U206F · Santa Rosa, NM · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2008 · N2905Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain safe flying airspeed for undetermined reasons resulting in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB DFW08CA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA171.md): Mooney M20 · Lake Ft Gibson, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2008 · N1287X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control while maneuvering the aircraft.
- [NTSB DEN08MA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08MA116.md): Bell 407 · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · 7 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2008 · N407GA · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Both helicopter pilots’ failure to see and avoid the other helicopter on approach to the helipad. Contributing to the accident were the failure of N407GA’s pilot to follow flight arrival route guidelines, and the failure of N407MJ’s pilot to follow…
- [NTSB CHI08LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA190.md): de Havilland DHC-6-200 · Baldwin, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2008 · N203SF · Substantial damage
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB CHI08CA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA173.md): Beech A23A · Sheboygan, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2008 · N701DW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management that led to fuel starvation and the loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the drainage ditch.
- [NTSB NYC08LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA234.md): Bombardier CL-600-2C10 · Charlotte, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2008 · N725PS · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The tugdriver and wing walker's lack of communication and the tugdriver's failure to properly monitor the wing walker. Contributing to the accident was the lightning in the vicinity of the airport, which resulted in the ground crewmembers not wearing headsets.
- [NTSB MIA08LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA131.md): AMS Flight APIS-M · Modena, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2008 · N1870R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of wing spoilers on final approach and his misjudged distance/altitude resulting in the glider colliding with trees short of the runway.
- [NTSB MIA08LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA130.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Hollywood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2008 · N3257B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to achieve the proper touchdown point on landing and improper use of brakes. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the throttle cable attachment tab due to preexisting cracks.
- [NTSB LAX08LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA201.md): Cessna A185F · Rainier, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2008 · N5403E · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent extension of the left float's landing gear to near the down position due to a failure of the gear's rear hydraulic seal.
- [NTSB LAX08FA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08FA203.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Mount Charleston, NV · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2008 · N4063W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain and his selection of a cruise altitude that provided inadequate terrain clearance. Contributing to the accident were the high density altitude and the rapidly rising terrain.
- [NTSB LAX08CA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA207.md): Cessna T206H · Fullerton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 28, 2008 · N1296M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing touchdown, resulting in the wings contacting the runway surface and a propeller strike.
- [NTSB LAX08CA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA202.md): Beech F33/G · Groveland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 28, 2008 · N331HP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions and failure to maintain proper alignment at touchdown resulting in a side load on the landing gear, which caused them to collapse.
- [NTSB ERA09CA543](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA543.md): Piper J3C-65 · Rosedale, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 28, 2008 · N42156 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilots to maintain airspeed following a reported partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB DFW08CA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA175.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Pueblo, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 28, 2008 · N2879T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident were the wind gust and tailwind.
- [NTSB DFW08CA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA174.md): Cessna 177 · Baldwin City, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 28, 2008 · N3337T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control resulting from a hard landing and failure to recover from a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind.
- [NTSB DFW08CA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA172.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Somerset, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 28, 2008 · N87787 · Substantial damage
  > The right main landing gear strut failure due to metal fatigue.
- [NTSB DCA08MA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA08MA076.md): Boeing 767 · San Francisco, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Jun 28, 2008 · N799AX · Destroyed
  > The design of the supplemental oxygen system hoses and the lack of positive separation between electrical wiring and electrically conductive oxygen system components. The lack of positive separation allowed a short circuit to breach a combustible oxygen hose,…
- [NTSB CHI08CA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA194.md): Cessna 150F · Johannesburg, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 28, 2008 · N7886F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to recognize the onset of carburetor icing resulting in a loss of engine power and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. Contributing to the accident were the carburetor icing conditions, and the rough terrain.
- [NTSB MIA08CA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA127.md): Lima Sky Raider I · Homestead, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2008 · N2642F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during initial climb.
- [NTSB LAX08LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA200.md): Sikorsky S-76A · Santa Maria, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2008 · N343AA · Substantial damage
  > The copilot's misjudged clearance from an object during a hovering turn for landing. Contributing to the accident were the inadequately marked heliport surface and the close proximity of an obstruction near the landing area.
- [NTSB LAX08LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA198.md): Eurocopter AS 350 B3 · Ash Fork, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2008 · N586AE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's spatial disorientation resulting in his failure to detect and compensate for an unintentional descent during a go-around. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's inadequate choice of landing approach, reduced visibility from brownout…
- [NTSB LAX08CA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA216.md): Cessna 172M · Skykomish, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2008 · N94HJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision and failure to execute a go-around when the airplane floated during the flare. Contributing to the accident was the short and wet turf runway surface, which reduced braking action.
- [NTSB ENG08IA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG08IA051.md): Boeing 737 · Phoenix (PHX), AZ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2008 · N514AU · Minor damage
  > The failure of the MLG was due to cracking in the cylinder wall resulting from a fatigue mechanism which initiated at, and near the inner diameter (ID) surface, with propagation through the wall toward the outer diameter(OD) surface. Crack initiation was due…
- [NTSB ANC08CA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA081.md): Marvin A. Smith Pietenpol Air Camper · Soldotna, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2008 · N165MS · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB MIA08LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA128.md): Cessna 310R · Goodland, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2008 · N4912A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inaccurate fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in a total loss of engine power to both engines due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB LAX08LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA206.md): Cessna 172N · El Cajon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2008 · N6360D · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice resulting from the flight instructor's failure to use the carburetor heat when simulating an engine failure. Contributing to the accident were the carburetor icing weather condition and the lack of suitable…
- [NTSB LAX08LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA197.md): Boeing D75N1 · Driggs, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2008 · N19BB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was wind gusts.
- [NTSB LAX08CA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA238.md): Cessna 182J · Yellow Pine, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2008 · N3381F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's non-stabilized approach that resulted in an improper flare and porpoise down the runway.
- [NTSB LAX08CA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA173.md): Beech A36 · Ryegate, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2008 · N824C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff when the ground roll acceleration profile was determined to be insufficient for takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the shifting wind conditions.
- [NTSB SEA08LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA157.md): Rockwell 690B · Baker City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2008 · N9KG · Substantial damage
  > The landing gear collapse during the landing roll due to the fracture of the inboard hydraulic cylinder clevis pin housing boss for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB OPS08IA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS08IA009.md): Learjet 45 · Teterboro, NJ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2008 · N988PA · No damage
  > The local air traffic controller's failure to follow published procedures and directives, resulting in a landing airplane coming in close proximity to runway workers.
- [NTSB NYC08LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA228.md): Cessna 172M · Toms River, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2008 · N13105 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot's seat to engage or remain engaged due to the improper inspection of the worn seat tracks.
- [NTSB NYC08CA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA288.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Carrollton, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2008 · N26316 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel tank selection, which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC08CA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA230.md): Cessna 172 SP · Stevensville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2008 · N3504X · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed decision to go around.
- [NTSB LAX08CA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA199.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2008 · N4144P · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB LAX08LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA196.md): Schweizer 269C · Buffalo, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2008 · N432MS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempted downwind takeoff that resulted in an aborted takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB LAX08LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA193.md): Snow S2C · Glenn's Ferry, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2008 · N1661S · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate airspeed resulting in an aerodynamic stall/spin while maneuvering.
- [NTSB LAX08CA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA192.md): Cessna 172M · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 24, 2008 · N9629V · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing.
- [NTSB LAX08CA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA189.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Laramie, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 24, 2008 · N877CM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed during a go around, that resulted in a stall/mush. Contributing to the accident was the tailwind condition.
- [NTSB DFW08LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA169.md): Beech A36 · Olathe, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2008 · N28HN · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW08LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA167.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Bethany, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2008 · N5005G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to take off with a known deficiency.
- [NTSB DEN08FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08FA114.md): Aero Commander 500S · Linwood, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2008 · N411JT · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-training inadvertently shutting off both engine fuel control valves causing a loss of power in both engines, and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane resulting in a stall. Contributing to the accident was the chief pilot's…
- [NTSB CHI08FA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FA172.md): Enstrom Helicopter 480B · Marinette, WI · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2008 · N480PD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently operating the helicopter at a gross weight greater than its maximum allowable operating weight, and flying the helicopter at an airspeed greater than the never-to-exceed speed for the helicopter’s gross weight condition, resulting in…
- [NTSB ANC08LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA078.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2008 · N3236P · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during an approach for landing, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB NYC08LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA226.md): Piper J3C-65 · Ganesvoort, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2008 · N4084J · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX08LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA195.md): Arrow Falcon Exporters OH-58C · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2008 · N912HP · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fatigue failure of a second stage compressor blade.
- [NTSB LAX08LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA191.md): Cessna 172S · Oceanside, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2008 · N2436F · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to regain airplane control during an intentional stall/spin maneuver.
- [NTSB DFW08CA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA168.md): Grumman G-164 · Tallulah, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2008 · N54229 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed.
- [NTSB DEN08LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA112.md): Cessna 195 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2008 · N4426C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, causing the design stress limits of the airplane to be exceeded. Excessive sideloads incurred caused the right main landing gear wheel and strut to fail.
- [NTSB CHI08CA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA168.md): Wolseley Motors SE5-A · Seymour, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2008 · N93725 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/builder's failure to manufacture the airplane with an appropriate engine thrust angle. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/builder's adjustment of the horizontal stabilizer which rendered the airplane uncontrollable.

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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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