# 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 MIA08CA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA104.md): Cessna 172M · Savannah, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2008 · N73471 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing touchdown with a crosswind.
- [NTSB LAX08LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA154.md): Maule MX-7-235 · Boulder, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2008 · N5657Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue flight at low altitude in instrument weather conditions and his failure to maintain clearance from a power line. Contributing to the accident were low cloud and visibility conditions.
- [NTSB LAX08LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA153.md): Cessna P210N · Peach Springs, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2008 · N4753K · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to induced catastrophic internal failure of the engine as a result of the displacement and rotation of the number 2 main bearing that resulted in a fatigue fracture of the crankshaft.
- [NTSB LAX08FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08FA152.md): Beech V35B · Fall River Mills, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 23, 2008 · N1886L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering for landing, resulting in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB DEN08LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA095.md): Downer Bellanca 14-19-3 · N. Little Rock, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2008 · N7640E · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the incorrect and improper installation of throttle and mixture cables by unknown maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB NYC08FA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA189.md): Grumman American AA-1C · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 22, 2008 · N9555U · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB NYC08CA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA191.md): Cessna 172M · Chuckey, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2008 · N74WC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was his failure to abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC08CA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA188.md): Pilatus PC-12 · Burnsville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2008 · N522DJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. Contributing to the accident was the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB DCA08WA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA08WA070.md): Boeing 737-217 · Saskatoon, Canada · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · May 22, 2008 · C-GKCP · Minor damage
  > On May 22, 2008, about 0120 central standard time, a Boeing 737-217, Canadian registration C-GKCP, operated by Canadian North, as flight MPE1714 from Fort MacKay, Canada, to Saskatoon, Canada, was on final approach to land on runway 15 at Saskatoon, Canada,…
- [NTSB MIA08LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA106.md): Eurocopter France AS350 B2 · Hiram, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2008 · N417AE · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the starflex arm during engine run-up due to inadequate inspection by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB ENG08IA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG08IA027.md): Boeing MD-11F · Miami, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 21, 2008 · EI-UPO · Minor damage
  > The insufficient predicted fatigue life of the P/N KBE6-59 adjustable-length 3/8-inch rod end, and the inadequate fatigue margin at the transcowl CDU clevis assembly bracket attachment rivets for the one actuator out condition, which resulted in the failure…
- [NTSB DFW08CA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA150.md): Cortesy, John E Airborne Edge-X · San Juan Pueblo, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 21, 2008 · N8072S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI08CA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA138.md): Columbia Aircraft Mfg. LC41-550FG · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 21, 2008 · N1387C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining directional control during the landing. Contributing to the accident were the gusty crosswinds and the airport sign that was impacted.
- [NTSB LAX08CA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA149.md): Cessna 172N · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 20, 2008 · N6521J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB LAX08CA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA148.md): Cessna 150H · Augusta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 20, 2008 · N7050S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate decision to taxi during thunderstorm activity and his failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident were thunderstorms and wind gusts.
- [NTSB DEN08CA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA091.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · East Bernard, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 20, 2008 · N5083 · Substantial damage
  > Two engine cylinder exhaust valves stuck open for an undetermined reason, resulting in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB LAX08LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA145.md): Babcock KR-2 · Olympia, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2008 · N4276Y · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during takeoff due to the carburetor's mixture needle backing out.
- [NTSB LAX08CA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA170.md): Scottish Bulldog 120 · Truckee, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 19, 2008 · N416JA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind and misjudged landing flare.
- [NTSB LAX08CA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA150.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Rockport, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 19, 2008 · N90930 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's performance of VFR flight into IMC, resulting in failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing to the accident was the fog.
- [NTSB DCA08FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA08FA062.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC10 · Pacific Ocean · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 19, 2008 · N720AX · No damage
  > An inadvertent in-flight encounter with unforecasted clear air turbulence
- [NTSB DFW08CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA151.md): Cessna CE-172M · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 18, 2008 · N1281U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilots improper short field landing procedure and excessive rate of descent. A contributing factor was the student pilots improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CHI08LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA137.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Wrightsville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 2008 · N4553J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the gusty winds.
- [NTSB NYC08LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA185.md): Gulfstream American AA-5A · Lewisburg, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 2008 · N26975 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during the initial climb, and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while attempting to return to the airport resulting in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB NYC08FA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA184.md): Cessna 337A · West Creek, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 17, 2008 · N5382S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's departure with insufficient fuel for the planned flight, and his improper in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of power in both engines due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's fatigue, which was…
- [NTSB LAX08LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA146.md): Cessna P206A · Hollister, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 2008 · N4638F · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain physical clearance from the other airplane while taxiing.
- [NTSB LAX08FA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08FA144.md): de Havilland DHC-2 MK I · Stehekin, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 17, 2008 · N9558Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to retract the landing gear wheels prior to performing a water landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's disabling of the landing gear warning/advisory system and possible fatigue due to his work schedule.
- [NTSB LAX08CA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA147.md): Beech B-23 · Bagdad, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2008 · N4026T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain runway alignment. Contributing factors were the gusty crosswind weather conditions and the rocky terrain adjacent to the runway.
- [NTSB LAX08CA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA143.md): Mason RV-9A · Pacific City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2008 · N486EM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare and failure to maintain control following a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was a temporary partial loss of power due to carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB DFW08CA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA148.md): Cessna 172P · Rose Bud, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2008 · N5350K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot landed long and collided with a fence.
- [NTSB DFW08CA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA147.md): Dowell Vaughn Exec 90 · Lafayette, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2008 · N6032C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision to continue flight after experiencing a loss of rotor RPM. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's low level of experience in helicopters and the leaking oil from the engine oil filler cap.
- [NTSB DEN08LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA090.md): DeHavilland DH112 Venom · Hudson, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 2008 · N21MJ · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for reasons undetermined. Contributing to the damage of the airplane were the three ditches and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI08CA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA148.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Delphi, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2008 · N1601P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind during landing rollout. Contributing to the accident was the gusting crosswind condition.
- [NTSB ANC08CA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA069.md): Cessna 421 · Caldwell, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2008 · N777FF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. Factors in the accident were a hydroplaning condition, and a wet runway.
- [NTSB ANC08CA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA068.md): Piper PA-18 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2008 · N1912A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind during landing. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind and an inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB LAX08CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA151.md): Beech B200 · Travis AFB, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 16, 2008 · N241PH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently raised the landing gear during landing roll.
- [NTSB DFW08CA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA146.md): Air Tractor 401-0860 · Mumford, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 16, 2008 · N15420 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DCA08WA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA08WA071.md): Boeing B727-200F · Kolonia, Micronesia · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 16, 2008 · N319NE · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI08FA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FA132.md): Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Comstock, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 16, 2008 · N5049F · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power in flight due to fuel exhaustion resulting from the pilot's inadequate fuel management. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC08TA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08TA183.md): Robinson R44 II · Lake Wales, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 15, 2008 · N911GJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a practice autorotation.
- [NTSB LAX08LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA142.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Penngrove, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2008 · N99180 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power resulting from frayed magneto "P" leads, which shorted out and killed the ignition system. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX08LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA140.md): Cessna 182P · Santa Maria, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2008 · N4660K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's impairment from alcohol and his improper flare, which resulted in a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the FAA's failure to obtain additional information about the pilot's alcohol use history to verify that he met the requirements…
- [NTSB DFW08LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA144.md): Stinson 108-3 · Roanoke, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2008 · N6805M · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The departing pilot's inadequate visual lookout resulting in his airplane colliding with the landing airplane. Contributing to the accident was the trees/visual obstructions along the runway's approach path.
- [NTSB DFW08LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA143.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Wheatley, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2008 · N6112D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, resulting in an inadvertent low-altitude aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB DFW08CA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA145.md): Weatherly 201B · Nickerson, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 15, 2008 · N1264W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB NYC08CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA181.md): Cessna 172 M · Hampton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 14, 2008 · N9882Q · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX08LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA139.md): Hughes 369FF · Kekaha, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2008 · N530R · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI08CA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA130.md): Cessna 150 · Pulaski, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 14, 2008 · N22997 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to take remedial action in response to a porpoise/pilot-induced oscillation during landing. Factors were the porpoise, the pilot's lack of experience, and the separation of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB SEA08LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA134.md): Hawker Beechcraft E-55 · Coeur d'Alene, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2008 · N5885C · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA08WA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08WA108.md): Cessna T188C · Los Rios, Ecuador · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · May 13, 2008 · HC-BOR · Substantial damage
  > On May 13, 2008, about 1700 central standard time, a Cessna T188C, Ecuadorian registration HC-BOR, registered to and operated by AIFA Incorporated, crashed following a loss of engine power, while on an aerial application flight. Visual meteorological…
- [NTSB MIA08CA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA100.md): Cessna 172A · Jamestown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 13, 2008 · N9822T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control after takeoff resulting in contact with the ground. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning resulting in a takeoff from a short, wet, soft, runway.

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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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