# 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. Page 621 of 3,614 · 180,658 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB NYC08FA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA180.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Cruso, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 12, 2008 · N64FP · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions with moderate to severe turbulence prevailing. Contributing to the accident were the instrument meteorological conditions and turbulence. - [NTSB DFW08CA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA141.md): Piper PA-30 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 12, 2008 · N8511Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing. A contributing factor was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. - [NTSB CHI08LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA134.md): Cessna 150M · Palestine, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2008 · N66381 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's decision to conduct a low-power spiraling descent operation during conditions conducive to carburetor icing, and the weather that was conducive to carburetor icing. - [NTSB CHI08FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FA135.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Stevens Point, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 12, 2008 · N1813T · Substantial damage > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CHI08FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FA133.md): Beech V35 · Bristol, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 12, 2008 · N7947M · Destroyed > The loss of control during cruise flight in instrument conditions due to spatial disorientation. - [NTSB SEA08LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA133.md): Thrush S-2R · Holtville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 2008 · N8860Q · Substantial damage > The loss of oil pressure for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB SEA08CA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA131.md): Diamond Aircraft Industries DA-40 · Lakeview, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 11, 2008 · N196DC · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind was a factor. - [NTSB LAX08CA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA136.md): A. Schleicher ASW 27-18 · Peoria, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 11, 2008 · N8829A · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudged distance and altitude while on final approach to land. A factor contributing to the accident was a downdraft. - [NTSB DFW08CA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA138.md): Jihlavan KP-5 · Norfolk, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 11, 2008 · N79KP · Substantial damage > A hard landing as a result of the pilot's improper flare. A contributing factor was the prevailing wind. - [NTSB DEN08WA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08WA088.md): Beech BE-77 · Kilmovee, Ireland · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · May 11, 2008 · EI-BHT · Substantial damage > On May 11, 2008, at 1547 UTC, a Beech BE-77, Ireland Registration EI-BHT, lost engine power on initial climb after takeoff and impacted terrain in a steep nose down attitude near Kilmovee, Ireland. The airplane was substantially damaged. The pilot on board… - [NTSB DEN08CA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA087.md): Cessna 172H · Brookshire, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 11, 2008 · N3870R · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to duck under marked transmission lines and his failure to maintain clearance from the fence. Contributing to the accident was the marked transmission lines. - [NTSB CHI08FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FA128.md): Eurocopter Deutschland EC 135 T2+ · La Crosse, WI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 11, 2008 · N135UW · Destroyed > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees along the top of a ridgeline due to inadequate preflight planning, insufficient altitude, and the lack of a helicopter terrain awareness and warning system. Member Sumwalt did not approve this brief and… - [NTSB ANC08LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA067.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Juneau, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 2008 · N62355 · Substantial damage > Structural damage to the airplane as the result of a birdstrike. - [NTSB ANC08CA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA066.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 11, 2008 · N323KT · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent activation of the main landing gear brakes during the recovery from a bounced landing. - [NTSB SEA08LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA128.md): Moravan Zlin 50LX · Modesto, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2008 · N6660K · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to maintain clearance from terrain during a low-altitude maneuver at an airshow. Contributing to the accident was the task overload in the increased frequency congestion. - [NTSB SEA08CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA132.md): Cessna 172 · Big Timber, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2008 · N8103E · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during landing which resulted in a stall. - [NTSB SEA08CA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA130.md): Beech B19 · Burns, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2008 · N9342S · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control. The shifting wind was a factor. - [NTSB SEA08CA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA129.md): Schleicher ASK-21 · Tehachapi, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2008 · N361KS · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight procedures and failure to check the spoiler control position, which resulted in the inadvertent deployment of the spoilers during takeoff. A contributing factor was the pilot's misinterpretation of the tow pilot's instructions. - [NTSB NYC08CA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA179.md): Cessna T182T · Newport, RI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2008 · N65433 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper weather evaluation and a tailwind. - [NTSB LAX08CA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA157.md): Piper PA-34 · Blythe, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2008 · N103JH · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. - [NTSB ENG08RA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG08RA026.md): Fairchild Metro 23 · La Paz, Bolivia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 10, 2008 · CP 2473 · Minor damage > . - [NTSB DFW08LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA140.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Marine · Austin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2008 · N8316D · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in a loss of control. - [NTSB DFW08LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA135.md): Bailey Varieze · Phillipsburg, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2008 · N6553C · Substantial damage > The pilots failure to maintain aircraft control during an emergency landing. Contributing factors were the reported smoke and prevailing gusty wind conditions. - [NTSB CHI08LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA129.md): Cessna 208B · Ada, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2008 · N893FE · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CHI08CA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA136.md): Schleicher AS-K13 · Gregory, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2008 · N24BS · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to adequately secure his handheld radio prior to takeoff, which resulted in a restriction of the flight control stick and loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the stall/mush flight condition encountered after the glider… - [NTSB CHI08CA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA131.md): Kuntz Kuntz 2000 GTS EFI · Dickinson, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2008 · N610RD · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight weather evaluation and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the precautionary landing at night. Contributing to the accident was the pilot becoming lost after inadvertently encountering fog while en route, the night… - [NTSB ANC08CA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA064.md): Cessna 172 · Chugiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2008 · N7598T · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was an inadvertent ground loop/swerve. - [NTSB SEA08LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA127.md): Thorp T-18 · Kent, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2008 · N8613A · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident were the lack of a suitable landing area and the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering in response to the loss of engine power. - [NTSB MIA08WA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08WA099.md): Cessna 172M · Yurimaguas, Peru · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · May 9, 2008 · OB-1366 · Substantial damage > On May 9, 2008, at 1506 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 172M, OB-1366, operated by Servicios Aereos Tarapoto E.I.R.A. SAETA as a business flight, had a total loss of engine power after take off and made a forced landing in a field. The airplane nosed over… - [NTSB LAX08LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA135.md): Maule M-5-235C · Oljato, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2008 · N9030E · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to achieve a normal touchdown location and loss of directional control during landing roll out. Contributing to the accident were the runway's soft surface and short length. - [NTSB LAX08FA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08FA134.md): Extra Flugzeugproduktions-GMBH EA-300/L · Queen Creek, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 9, 2008 · N133EE · Substantial damage > The loss of aircraft control due to an undetermined rudder malfunction. - [NTSB DFW08TA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08TA137.md): Schweizer 269D · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 9, 2008 · N584PM · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to compensate for the excessive rate of descent on final approach. A contributing factor was the reported down draft. - [NTSB DFW08CA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA136.md): Piper PA-36 · Thomas, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 9, 2008 · N2368Y · Substantial damage > The disconnected throttle linkage resulting in the loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb. A factor contributing to the accident was the muddy forced landing site. - [NTSB DCA08WA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA08WA059.md): Bell 206 L-1 · Muanda, Congo - Kinshasa · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 9, 2008 · N5014V · Destroyed - [NTSB CHI08CA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA127.md): Cessna 140 · Burlington, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 9, 2008 · N89307 · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the low altitude at the time of the loss of engine power. - [NTSB NYC08LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA176.md): Desalvatore Al Lancair IV-P · Snow Hill, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2008 · N101BX · Destroyed > An inadvertent encounter with icing conditions, resulting in a loss of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight decision making. - [NTSB DFW08LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA139.md): Commander AC-680 · Hope, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2008 · N39BA · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the twin-engine airplane while landing. Contributing to the accident were the crosswind and partial loss of power on the right engine. - [NTSB DFW08LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA133.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Emporia, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2008 · N385WR · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a blocked fuel outlet caused by the peeling off of a previously approved fuel tank sealer. - [NTSB DFW08FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08FA131.md): Cessna 182 · Black Hawk, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 8, 2008 · N8553S · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to induction icing. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to continue flight in conditions favorable for structural and induction-system icing. - [NTSB DFW08CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA132.md): Cessna C-210 · Pleasanton, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 8, 2008 · N732VM · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point resulting in an overrun. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to abort the landing. - [NTSB CHI08CA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA126.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Naperville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 8, 2008 · N2245M · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to execute a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's excessive airspeed during touchdown, which resulted in the runway overrun. - [NTSB NYC08CA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA187.md): Cessna 172SP · Homestead, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 7, 2008 · N513JG · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper flare. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate remedial action. - [NTSB MIA08LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA097.md): Cessna 182L · Louisville, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2008 · N42116 · Substantial damage > A total fatigue failure of the No. 5 piston during climb. - [NTSB LAX08CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA132.md): Cessna 152 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 7, 2008 · N4912H · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudged landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. - [NTSB SEA08CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA125.md): Cessna 152 · Redding, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 6, 2008 · N68353 · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudged landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB NYC08CA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA177.md): Beech 65-A90 · Titusville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 6, 2008 · N41DZ · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB LAX08LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA137.md): Grumman G-164 · Butte City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2008 · N703Y · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power during takeoff due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to verify the fuel quantity prior to flight. - [NTSB ANC08LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA063.md): Shaffstall Kolb Firestar II · Concord, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2008 · N40737 · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with terrain. - [NTSB ANC08LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA061.md): Champion 7ECA · Soldotna, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2008 · N9650S · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to remove the rudder gust lock prior to the flight. - [NTSB LAX08LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA130.md): Greco Drifter 912 · Homestead, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2008 · N5318F · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a turn to the final approach leg of the traffic pattern, resulting in an accelerated stall. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?page=622 ## 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 ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=621 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain, except the copies of manufacturers’ service documents, which belong to their rights holders.