# 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 DFW08LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA105.md): Blevens Gary Vortex · Berclair, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2008 · N94470 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW08CA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA112.md): Haecker Spacewalker · Kingsbury, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 19, 2008 · N8071C · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW08CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA107.md): Tecnam P2002 Sierra · La Porte, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 19, 2008 · N532MA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper recovery from the bounced landing and the instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB DFW08CA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA102.md): North American T-6G · Dallas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 19, 2008 · N3518G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.
- [NTSB DEN08FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08FA078.md): Cessna P206 · Mount Vernon, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2008 · N2537X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing factors in this accident were the entanglement of the parachute in the elevator control system, reducing the pilot's ability to regain control.
- [NTSB MIA08FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08FA091.md): AeroFab Lake LA-250 · Skaneateles, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2008 · N14037 · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor's failure to maintain airspeed during a steep turn.
- [NTSB LAX08TA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08TA116.md): Hughes TH-55 · Logan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 18, 2008 · N6358Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain control of the helicopter while hovering. Contributing to the accident were the wind gusts and the pilot's lack of recent experience in helicopters.
- [NTSB LAX08FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08FA115.md): Cessna 150J · Sonora, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2008 · N60760 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and loss of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident were rising mountainous terrain and a high density altitude.
- [NTSB LAX08CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA120.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Plant City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 18, 2008 · N2710P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive taxi speed, which led to a loss of control.
- [NTSB DEN08LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA081.md): Enstrom F28C · Mosby, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2008 · N56895 · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for reasons undetermined, and the pilot's decision to discontinue the autorotation when he thought engine power had been restored. Contributing to the accident were the low altitude and excessive airspeed.
- [NTSB CHI08IA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08IA113.md): Cessna 172P · Kelley's Island, OH · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2008 · N162HD · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's selection of the wrong runway and a tailwind.
- [NTSB CHI08CA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA121.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Vermillion, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 18, 2008 · N32394 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the crosswind condition. Contributing to the accident were the crosswind and the soft terrain.
- [NTSB CHI08CA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA111.md): Veldhuizen Highlander · Onida, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 18, 2008 · N8888V · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the right main wheel from the landing gear during takeoff for an undetermined reason.. Contributing to the accident were rough/uneven terrain and that directional control was not possible.
- [NTSB CHI08CA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA110.md): Beech 95-B55 · Lansing, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 18, 2008 · N8991M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent raising of the landing gear during rollout.
- [NTSB MIA08LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA090.md): Emory B. Wood Phantom X1 · Warrenton, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2008 · N2692P · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX08CA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA114.md): Murphy Murphy Rebel · Grass Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 17, 2008 · N3VK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB DEN08LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA079.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Reserve, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2008 · N6260J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of aircraft control, resulting in an inadvertent stall. Contributing factors in this accident were the sudden windshift to a gusting tailwind, an uphill runway, high density altitude, the pilot's failure to use all available runwayt, and his…
- [NTSB CHI08IA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08IA109.md): Eclipse EA500 · Pontiac, MI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2008 · N539RM · No damage
  > The inadvertent stalling of the rudder trim actuator motor during flight due to the pilot's unintentional exceedence of the motor's design limit for stalling while accelerating after completing a simulated engine-out maneuver.
- [NTSB MIA08CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA151.md): Cessna 182P · Salisbury, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 16, 2008 · N52415 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare during landing.
- [NTSB LAX08FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08FA109.md): Piper PA-23-160 · San Dimas, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2008 · N4080P · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power in the left engine due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff following the power loss.
- [NTSB DEN08LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA077.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer G-164B · Angleton, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2008 · N8237K · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and his failure to maintain clearance from the tranmission lines. A factor in this accident was the unmarked transmission wires.
- [NTSB DEN08GA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08GA076.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Fort Carson, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Apr 16, 2008 · N602AA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control following the jettison of the load during an aerial fire flighting mission, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident were the improperly configured aircraft…
- [NTSB NYC08LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA162.md): Cessna 560XL · White Plains, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2008 · N613QS · Substantial damage
  > An uncommanded landing gear retraction after touchdown for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX08LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA108.md): Cessna 150L · Columbia, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2008 · N1364Q · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's decision to attempt takeoff with an engine discrepancy and subsequent failure to abort takeoff when the airplane did not attain adequate airspeed during the initial climb, resulting in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident…
- [NTSB LAX08LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA107.md): Piper PA-30 · Holbrook, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2008 · N8442Y · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's fuel system mismanagement and incorrect positioning of the fuel selector valves.
- [NTSB DCA08RA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA08RA050.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-9-51 · Goma, Congo - Kinshasa · Accident · 40 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Apr 15, 2008 · 9Q-CHN · Destroyed
  > On April 15, 2008, a Hewa Bora DC-9-51, registration 9Q-CHN, overran runway 18 and crashed into a residential area after aborting the takeoff. The aircraft was destroyed along with several residential buildings. Of the 86 passengers and 8 crewmembers onboard,…
- [NTSB ANC08FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08FA053.md): Eurocopter AS 350 B2 · Chickaloon, AK · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2008 · N213EH · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight overtorque of the engine-to-transmission driveshaft resulting in disconnection of the main transmission from the engine. The overtorque likely occurred due to an in-flight main rotor blade contact with snow-covered terrain, precluding significant…
- [NTSB ANC08CA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA054.md): Cessna 172 · Tyndall AFB, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 15, 2008 · N64218 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged flare and subsequent hard landing, and her inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB NYC08CA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA161.md): Cessna 152K · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 14, 2008 · N67334 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel contamination, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB LAX08LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA103.md): Artic S-1B2 · Rock River, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2008 · N73WY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering that led to an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor in the accident was the low altitude of the flight that reduced the time available for recovery from an upset.
- [NTSB CHI08LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA102.md): Boeing E75N1 · Youngstown, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2008 · N3840K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB MIA08LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA089.md): Dayon Lancair Legacy · Lakeland, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2008 · N1177M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's distraction with the canopy during takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX08WA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08WA113.md): Cessna 182 · San Quintin, Mexico · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Apr 13, 2008 · N6278T · Substantial damage
  > On April 13, 2008, about 0905 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 182, N6278T, collided with a greenhouse during the initial climb out from a private airstrip in San Quintin, Mexico. The pilot and three passengers received minor injuries; the airplane was…
- [NTSB LAX08CA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA112.md): Ultramagic N-250 · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 13, 2008 · N35EX · No damage
  > The passenger's failure to hear and follow the pilot's instructions to get down in the bottom of the balloon basket before the high wind landing. A contributing factor was the high wind condition.
- [NTSB LAX08CA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA102.md): Cessna 172S · Gualala, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 13, 2008 · N21705 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision not to use all of the available runway, his premature rotation and failure to obtain and maintain an adequate airspeed to continue the takeoff that resulted in a stall/mush, an aborted takeoff, a runway overrun, and a collision with…
- [NTSB DFW08CA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA098.md): Weatherly 620B · Coleman, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 13, 2008 · N2035J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control on the landing roll. A contributing factor was the variable wind.
- [NTSB DEN08IA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08IA080.md): Hill Hatz CB-1 · Erie, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2008 · N8032Y · Minor damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC08LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA052.md): Piper J5A · Big Lake, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2008 · N38149 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during takeoff/initial climb for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB SEA08CA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA115.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Twisp, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 12, 2008 · N3051W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a ground obstacle while taxiing.
- [NTSB NYC08LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA178.md): Embraer EMB-110P1 · Potsdam, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2008 · N62CZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB NYC08CA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA166.md): Wim J Huisman Velocity 173 Fixed · Ocala, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 12, 2008 · N127DH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the wind gusts.
- [NTSB LAX08FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08FA101.md): Cessna 310Q · Compton, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2008 · N6231Q · Substantial damage
  > The loss of both engines' power during approach due to fuel exhaustion that resulted from the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to verify the quantity of fuel on board the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX08CA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA106.md): Maule M-5-235C · Monroe, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 12, 2008 · N9277E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB LAX08CA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA100.md): Questair Venture · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 12, 2008 · N36V · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left side master brake cylinder that led to a loss of braking capability during landing rollout. A contributing factor was the presence of a ditch next to the runway's end.
- [NTSB DEN08CA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA075.md): Cessna 182N · Amarillo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 12, 2008 · N9008G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing. Contributing to the accident were the crosswind, gusty wind conditions and the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC08CA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA051.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Stevensville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 12, 2008 · N403DS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged speed/distance during landing.
- [NTSB LAX08LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA099.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Concrete, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2008 · N6845Z · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX08LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA098.md): North American T-28C · Kingman, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2008 · N9022N · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to an undetermined catastrophic internal engine failure.
- [NTSB LAX08LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA097.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Denio, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2008 · N24SD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent hard landing induced by a perceived loss of power and a main transmission anomaly while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB LAX08CA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA110.md): Snobird Charger · Toledo, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 11, 2008 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the flight controls during takeoff.

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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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