# 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 LAX08LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA127.md): Cessna 182H · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2008 · N6320B · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power from fuel starvation due to the pilot's mismanagement of the fuel system and failure to select a tank containing fuel.
- [NTSB DEN08LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA085.md): North American SNJ-5 · Wolcott, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2008 · N12KY · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine driven fuel pump flange due to oil starvation, resulting in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN08CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA089.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164C · De Witt, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2008 · N6671K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to attempt to close the canopy in flight, and his diverted attention resulting in the airplane impacting the terrain. Contributing to the accident was the excessively worn canopy latch.
- [NTSB DEN08CA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA084.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Mountain Grove, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2008 · N6944Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power line.
- [NTSB CHI08LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA124.md): Piper PA-25-235 · New Lisbon, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2008 · N4352Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude during a course reversal at the completion of an agricultural spray run.
- [NTSB CHI08LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA123.md): Dickenson Bathtub · Broadhead, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2008 · N538 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ANC08CA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA062.md): Cessna 185 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2008 · N125KT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was an inadvertent ground-loop.
- [NTSB SEA08CA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA122.md): Schempp-Hirth Nimbus-4M · Ephrata, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 4, 2008 · N747JN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and his failure to connect the left aileron control rod during assembly.
- [NTSB SEA08CA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA121.md): Extra Flugzeugbau EA300/L · Great Falls, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 4, 2008 · N272X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged landing flare. A contributing factor was the glare from the sun.
- [NTSB NYC08WA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08WA182.md): Bell 407 · Santiago, Chile · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · May 4, 2008 · CC-PHI · Substantial damage
  > On May 4, 2008, about 1640 Chilean local time, a Bell 407, Chilean registry CC-PHI, was substantially damaged when it impacted a highway light pole while approaching Vitacura Airport (SCLC), Santiago, Chile. The Chilean certificated private pilot and three…
- [NTSB MIA08LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA101.md): Higher Class Sport Hornet · Appling, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 2008 · N104HC · Substantial damage
  > The interruption of fuel flow for undetermined reasons, resulting in a loss of engine power during flight.
- [NTSB MIA08LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA096.md): Garrett Gerald P Cozy Mark IV · Jekyll Island, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 2008 · N14GG · Substantial damage
  > Controlled flight into water for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX08CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA125.md): Grumman AA-5A · Atlanta, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 4, 2008 · N9720U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed during the takeoff to clear trees during the initial climb. Contributing factors were the soft and rough nature of the short runway surface.
- [NTSB CHI08LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA125.md): Rans S-12 XL · Pelion, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 2008 · N9148Y · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the improper actions of the instructor pilot and the low experience level of the instructor pilot in this make and model of aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI08CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA120.md): Cessna 177 · Bellefontaine, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 4, 2008 · N29650 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted landing. Contributing to the accident was the fence.
- [NTSB SEA08LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA119.md): Cameron Balloons C-100 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 2008 · N6004K · Minor damage
  > The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation during the landing approach. Contributing to the accident were windshear and rocky terrain.
- [NTSB SEA08LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA117.md): Rockwell 690C · Minden, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 2008 · N980AK · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of both main landing gear for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA08FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA116.md): Cessna 172N · McCall, ID · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 3, 2008 · N75856 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain adequate visual lookout and clearance from another airplane while attempting to land on the same runway. Contributing to the accident was the non-standard pattern entry of the pilot.
- [NTSB SEA08CA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA126.md): Cessna 172M · Dixie, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 3, 2008 · N20406 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the vegetation during takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA08CA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA123.md): Vans RV-7A · Hollister, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 3, 2008 · N269SD · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight collision with a bird.
- [NTSB NYC08FA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA174.md): Beech A35 · Americus, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 3, 2008 · N546B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control during the initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX08CA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA129.md): Cessna A185F · Mexican Hat, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 3, 2008 · N185KH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB DFW08LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA130.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Opelousas, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 2008 · N4515Z · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to starvation of the right fuel tank and the inability to select the left fuel tank. Contributing to airplane damage was the hidden obstruction in the field selected for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW08CA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA127.md): Thompson Howard Pazmany PL-2 · Wagner, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 3, 2008 · N19HT · Substantial damage
  > Loss of power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC08CA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA048.md): Cessna 172 · Anchorge, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 3, 2008 · N7886G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a road sign while taxiing from landing.
- [NTSB SEA08LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA120.md): Yakovlev Yak 52 · Vancouver, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 2008 · N62813 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed sufficient to avoid a stall during a low altitude aerobatic maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the low altitude at which the pilot initiated the maneuver.
- [NTSB SEA08CA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA118.md): Stinson 108-3 · Libby, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 2, 2008 · N1083 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind gusts and failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB NYC08WA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08WA175.md): Cessna C-310Q · Ilheua, Brazil · Accident · 6 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · May 2, 2008 · PT-JGX
  > On May 2, 2008, about 2043 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 310Q, Brazilian registration PT-JGX, operated by Aero Star Airlines, disappeared off the coast of Brazil while approaching for landing at Ilheus, Brazil. The airplane was in communication with…
- [NTSB LAX08LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA128.md): Cessna 175A · Rio Linda, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 2008 · N7059E · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to detonation. Contributing to the accident was trees in the landing area.
- [NTSB LAX08CA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA126.md): Robinson R22 Beta II · Prescott, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 2, 2008 · N331MD · Substantial damage
  > The instructor's inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action that resulted in ground contact and a rollover.
- [NTSB DFW08CA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA149.md): Bellanca 14-13-3A · San Marcos, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 2, 2008 · N1255R · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the throttle cable clevis swage. Contributing to the accident was the uneven terrain available for landing.
- [NTSB DCA08RA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA08RA053.md): Beech 1900C · Rumbek, Sudan · Accident · 20 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · May 2, 2008 · 5Y-FLE · Destroyed
  > On May 2, 2008, about 0710 UTC, 5Y-FLE, Beech 1900C, a chartered flight, operated by Flex Air of Nairobi, Kenya, experienced a loss of power in both engines, and crashed near Rumbek, Southern Sudan. The 2 flightcrew and 18 passengers were fatally injured. The…
- [NTSB DFW08IA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08IA126.md): 2007 Savage Air Epic LT · Uvalde, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 1, 2008 · N603JS · Minor damage
  > The pilot's excessive speed during a turn off the active runway to the taxiway which exceeded the lateral limits of the supporting landing gear structure resulting in the collapse of the left main gear.
- [NTSB NYC08LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA172.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Richmond Hill, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2008 · N5426W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel exhaustion, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB DFW08WA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08WA123.md): Cessna T310Q · Madrid, Spain · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Apr 30, 2008 · EC-DZV · Destroyed
  > On April 29, 2008, at approximately 0900 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a single engine Cessna T310Q, EC-DZV, was destroyed upon impact with terrain while maneuvering in the traffic pattern at Cuatro Vientos airport (LECU), Madrid, Spain. The flight…
- [NTSB DEN08LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA082.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Houston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2008 · N303TE · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for reasons undetermined. Contributing to the accident was a lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB DCA08WA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA08WA061.md): Agusta/Westland A109S · Paraty, Brazil · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Apr 30, 2008 · PR-IPO · Destroyed
  > On April 30, 2008, at approximately 22:59 UTC, an Agusta Westland A109S helicopter, Brazilian registration PR-IPO, crashed after departure from the Parati/Condomínio Laranjeiras heliport, Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil. There were 2 fatalities. The Brazil…
- [NTSB CHI08CA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA118.md): Luscombe 8A · Remus, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 30, 2008 · N28403 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during approach due to fuel contamination. Contributing to the accident were the unsuitable terrain and a tree.
- [NTSB ANC08LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA059.md): Cessna 560XL · Port Heiden, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2008 · N590AK · Substantial damage
  > The flying pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in a crosswind. A factor contributing to the accident was a crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI08CA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA122.md): Evektor Aerotechnik SportStar Plus · Greenwood, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 29, 2008 · N930LA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during engine run-up.
- [NTSB NYC08WA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08WA173.md): Piper PA-31-310 · Maiquetia, Venezuela · Accident · 8 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Apr 28, 2008 · N6463L · Destroyed
  > On April 28, 2008, about 1425 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Piper PA-31-310, N6463L, was destroyed during impact with residences, shortly after takeoff from Aeropuerto Internacional Del Centro Simon Bolivar (SVMI), Maiquetia, Venezuela. The certificated…
- [NTSB NYC08CA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA170.md): Cessna 172F · White Plains, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 28, 2008 · N5382R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper glide path during the approach.
- [NTSB DFW08LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA122.md): Robinson R44 · Bartlett, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2008 · N477SH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain tail rotor clearance from terrain (embankment) during takeoff.
- [NTSB DFW08LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA121.md): Tromsness Enterprises Turbine LE · Miami, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2008 · N747CT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident included his extensive use of medications and/or his multiple medical conditions and the failure of the FAA to follow up on his reported medication…
- [NTSB DEN08CA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA086.md): Mooney M20E · Erie, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 28, 2008 · N79833 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane during the touch and go landing.
- [NTSB DEN08CA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA083.md): Beech 76 · Cleburne, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 28, 2008 · N928TA · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the flight instructor and student pilot to extend the landing gear prior to the airplane touching down on the runway.
- [NTSB ANC08CA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA065.md): de Havilland DHC-3 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 28, 2008 · N565TA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site, which resulted in an overload failure of the tail ski assembly during the landing roll.
- [NTSB SEA08CA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA124.md): Bell 206B · Murietta, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 27, 2008 · N526DL · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action. A contributing factor to the accident was the dual student's improper flare.
- [NTSB SEA08CA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA113.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Waitsburg, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 27, 2008 · N1519U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain while maneuvering at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the rising terrain.
- [NTSB MIA08FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08FA094.md): Mooney M20M · Midlothian, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2008 · N429RM · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s improper control inputs resulting from spatial disorientation.

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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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