# 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 DFW08CA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA099.md): Cessna 310Q · Roswell, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 11, 2008 · N7935Q · Substantial damage
  > The airframe and powerplant mechanic's incorrect reassembly of the landing gear.
- [NTSB DEN08LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA074.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Beaumont, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2008 · N9764U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control in cruise flight and encounter with a thunderstorm. Contributing to the accident was an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB CHI08LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA101.md): Cessna 172K · Roseglen, ND · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2008 · N7490G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain obstacle clearance from the TV antenna during a low altitude maneuver. Contributing factors were the antenna, the night conditions, and pilot impairment due to alcohol.
- [NTSB MIA08CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA088.md): William E. Furr SeaRey · Winter Springs, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 10, 2008 · N815Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane.
- [NTSB DFW08LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA097.md): Raytheon B200 · Taylor, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2008 · N300FL · Minor damage
  > The failure of the pilot and mechanic to ensure that the airplane was depressurized prior to actuating the door. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the vacuum system.
- [NTSB ANC08FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08FA050.md): Grumman G-21A · Unalaska, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2008 · N741 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a truck while landing, and the vehicle operator's decision to ignore runway warning signals. Contributing to the accident was an inoperative vehicle gate system and the failure of airport management to adequately…
- [NTSB SEA08FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA108.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Big Bear City, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2008 · N868PC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from mountainous terrain. Contributing to the accident were the mountainous terrain, the dark night condition, the turbulent wind condition, and the low clouds.
- [NTSB NYC08WA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08WA160.md): Cessna U206C · Nazca, Peru · Accident · 5 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Apr 9, 2008 · OB-1266 · Destroyed
  > On April 9, 2008, about 1530 Peruvian local time, a Cessna U206C, Peruvian registration OB-1266, operated by Aero Ica S.A.C., was destroyed when it impacted terrain while returning to land at Maria Reiche Airport (SPZA), Nazca, Ica Province, Peru. The…
- [NTSB LAX08CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA095.md): Curtiss-Wright Travel Air 4000 · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 9, 2008 · N4418 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate crosswind compensation and failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout.
- [NTSB DFW08LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA095.md): Hawker Beechcraft G36 · El Dorado, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2008 · N984W · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the fuel manifold valve's brass plug. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable landing area for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI08LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA104.md): Vic Tatelman Baby Belle · Lakeland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2008 · N6261N · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the tailrotor driveshaft hanger bearing and jamming of the tailrotor.
- [NTSB ANC08CA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA049.md): Cessna 185 · Big Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 9, 2008 · N185AR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB SEA08CA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA109.md): Piper J3C-65 · Bisbee, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 8, 2008 · N3228N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain/maintain sufficient airspeed after takeoff, which resulted in a stall/mush condition.
- [NTSB SEA08CA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA106.md): Cessna 177RG · Redding, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 8, 2008 · N1925Q · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot under instruction to lower the landing gear, the failure of both pilots to follow the landing checklist, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB DEN08FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08FA072.md): Bombardier CL-600-2B16 · Colorado Spring, CO · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2008 · N483BA · Substantial damage
  > the impact with a bird during initial takeoff climb.
- [NTSB SEA08LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA105.md): Glasair Glasair III · Cheyenne, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2008 · C-GGTM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological weather conditions. Contributing to the accident were low ceilings, snow and whiteout conditions.
- [NTSB SEA08CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA107.md): Cessna 152 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 7, 2008 · N5259B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind condition, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain while landing. A contributing factor was the gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB NYC08FA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA158.md): Chech Aircraft Works Spol Sro CH 601 XL RTF · Polk City, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2008 · N357DT · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight failure of the left wing for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC08FA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA157.md): Cartwright H Jr/Cottrell M RV-10 · Seale, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2008 · N210HM · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's in-flight loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident were the weather conditions and the pilot-in-command's lack of flight experience in the accident airplane.
- [NTSB NYC08CA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA159.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 7, 2008 · N9233X · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's loss of directional control on landing. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind and wind gusts.
- [NTSB NYC08CA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA156.md): Boeing 737-823 · Miami, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 7, 2008 · N947AN · No damage
  > An unexpected encounter with turbulence, during the initial descent for landing.
- [NTSB LAX08CA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA124.md): Cessna 172S · San Luis Obispo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 7, 2008 · N65630 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate landing flare, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB DFW08LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA100.md): Hiller UH-12E · Quinton, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2008 · N34SD · Substantial damage
  > An undetermined mechanical malfuction associated with the tail rotor drive system which led to a loss of control.
- [NTSB DFW08LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA094.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Paducah, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2008 · N5300L · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure and separation of the propeller during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the owner's failure to comply with a long standing Airworthiness Directive.
- [NTSB CHI08CA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA099.md): Powell Vans RV-6A · French Lick, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 7, 2008 · N551MP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for the crosswind condition and maintain control of the airplane. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB NYC08LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA152.md): Cessna P210N · Louisville, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2008 · N734JV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB NYC08FA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA155.md): SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 · Belfast, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2008 · N601RH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation during an aerobatic maneuver.
- [NTSB NYC08CA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA154.md): American AA-1A · Alabaster, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 6, 2008 · N7UX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to utilize carburetor heat during a power off approach.
- [NTSB NYC08CA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA153.md): Luscombe 8A · Lincoln, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 6, 2008 · N2209K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-rated-passenger's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB MIA08CA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA087.md): American Grumman AA 1B · State College, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 6, 2008 · N15FA · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB DFW08CA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA096.md): Cessna C-182 · Porter, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 6, 2008 · N42892 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control due to the partial failure of the left brake.
- [NTSB DEN08CA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA073.md): Cessna 170B · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 6, 2008 · N2232D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI08CA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA105.md): Schultz Mini 500 · Batavia, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 6, 2008 · N62GS · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the helicopter's centrifugal clutch during hover which led to the pilot's inability to maintain control of the craft and its subsequent impact with the ground.
- [NTSB SEA08LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA104.md): Robinson R44 · Pahrump, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2008 · N510JM · Substantial damage
  > The loss of the engine to transmission drive train continuity while on approach for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident were lack of suitable terrain for a run-on landing, and cars on the race track.
- [NTSB DFW08TA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08TA092.md): Robinson R44 · Topeka, KS · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 5, 2008 · N402PD · Substantial damage
  > A malfunctioning magneto, resulting in a high engine rpm and low rotor warning indications. A contributing factor was the impact with a light pole, during the precautionary landing.
- [NTSB CHI08WA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08WA100.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Cairn Gorm, United Kingdom · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Apr 5, 2008 · G-BSYC · Substantial damage
  > On April 5, 2008, at an unconfirmed time, a Piper PA-32R-300, G-BSYC, collided with mountainous terrain near Cairn Gorm, Scotland, United Kingdom. The pilot was fatally injured. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of the United…
- [NTSB SEA08CA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA103.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Alturas, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 4, 2008 · N2092E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions. The wind gusts were a contributing factor.
- [NTSB MIA08LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA086.md): Cessna 750 · New York, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2008 · N750WM · Substantial damage
  > The co-pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was a loss of system A hydraulic fluid for undetermined reasons and the flight crew's failure to follow the checklist sequence.
- [NTSB LAX08LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA105.md): Raytheon B300 · Tuscaloosa, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2008 · N900WP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's encounter with severe turbulence during descent into the airport environment, which resulted in an exceedence of the aircraft's design stress limit and structural damage.
- [NTSB DEN08LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA071.md): Hiller UH-12E · La Porte, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2008 · N40289 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of tail rotor effectiveness. Contributing factors were the sudden windshift to a tailwind, and the pilot initiating a hovering turn in ground effect.
- [NTSB CHI08CA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA114.md): Bardouche Quad City Ultralight · Pulaski, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 4, 2008 · N423V · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise due to the separation of the spark plug because of the loose threads. Contributing to the accident was trees.
- [NTSB ANC08CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA057.md): Fairchild Swearingen SA 227-AC · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 4, 2008 · N650PA · Substantial damage
  > The flightcrew's misjudged flare while landing.
- [NTSB SEA08CA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA102.md): Piper PA-22/20 · Three Forks, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 3, 2008 · N1139C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during landing. A gusting crosswind was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB NYC08CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA151.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Columbus, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 3, 2008 · N1755T · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's improper decision to abort the takeoff after the cabin door latch opened. Contributing to the accident was the cabin door unlatching.
- [NTSB LAX08FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08FA092.md): Beech 95-B55 · Benson, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 2008 · N20480 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged speed and altitude during approach that led to a long landing and his subsequent failure to maintain control during an attempted go-around. Contributing to the accident were the dark night, the pilot's low total night flight experience,…
- [NTSB CHI08CA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA103.md): Koleno Titan T-51 · Geneva, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 3, 2008 · N614TB · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the propeller pitch control mechanism during approach. Contributing to the accident were the inability of the pilot to maintain airspeed and altitude, and the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB LAX08IA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08IA093.md): Bennett Lancair 320 · Hillsboro, OR · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2008 · N456 · Minor damage
  > The malfunction of the airplane's battery and alternator that resulted in the failure of the landing gear to extend and lock in place.
- [NTSB LAX08CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA090.md): Cessna 152 · El Cajon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 1, 2008 · N64938 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty, crosswind conditions, and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed.
- [NTSB ANC08LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA047.md): Piper PA-22 · Ugashik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2008 · N5840Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose over. A factor contributing to the accident was water on the surface of the ice-covered lake.
- [NTSB ANC08LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA046.md): Piper PA-32 · Koliganek, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2008 · N8327S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's VFR flight into adverse weather conditions that resulted in a collision with snow-covered terrain during a turn to reverse direction. Factors contributing to the accident were low ceilings, flat lighting conditions, and the snow-covered terrain.

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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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