# 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 NYC08LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA142.md): Piper PA32 · New Albany, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2008 · N3304W · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA08FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08FA081.md): Cirrus SR22 · Waxhaw, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2008 · N615WM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering to land, resulting in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the tailwind.
- [NTSB LAX08LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA080.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Portland, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2008 · N4098A · Substantial damage
  > The failure of company maintenance personnel to install the upper pivot bolt through the pivot hole in the upper end of the landing gear actuating rod, and the company maintenance inspector's inadequate inspection of the work performed.
- [NTSB LAX08CA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA094.md): Ercoupe 415-D · Riverside, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 20, 2008 · N3942H · Substantial damage
  > Water contamination of the fuel system due to the pilot's inadequate preflight and failure to adequately drain the water from the fuel system.
- [NTSB LAX08CA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA091.md): Beech F90 · Idaho Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 20, 2008 · N124BK · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudged distance and airspeed that led to a failure to attain the proper touchdown point and a runway overrun. Contributing factors were the snow and muddy conditions off the runway.
- [NTSB CHI08CA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA092.md): Cessna 210N · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 20, 2008 · N4943U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to operate the airplane with a "dead" battery contrary to guidance provided by the Pilot's Operating Handbook. An additional cause was the pilot's failure to verify that the landing gear was fully down and locked prior to landing.…
- [NTSB LAX08LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA078.md): Jenkins RV-7A · Winslow, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2008 · N742MJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed that resulted in a stall/spin.
- [NTSB LAX08LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA077.md): Cessna 150L · Mesa, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2008 · N19521 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX08CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA079.md): Cessna 180H · Moab, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 18, 2008 · N180LH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control. A contributing factor was the unexpected dust devil.
- [NTSB DEN08LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA070.md): Cessna 180H · Glenwood Spring, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2008 · N67WW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. Contributing to the accident was the strong left quartering tailwind and gust.
- [NTSB DEN08LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA066.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Las Vegas, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2008 · N3055N · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent settling with power, and the instructor's failure to maintain control of the helicopter, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the downdraft.
- [NTSB NYC08CA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA141.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Opa Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 17, 2008 · N169AB · Substantial damage
  > The entanglement of the hook rope with the rudder horn during banner pickup.
- [NTSB NYC08CA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA140.md): Robinson R44 · Montgomery, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 17, 2008 · N3027Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI08CA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA091.md): Cessna 172R · Batavia, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 17, 2008 · N53417 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare and her inadequate recovery from the bounced landing.
- [NTSB NYC08FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA139.md): Mooney M20C · Atkins, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2008 · C-FRSK · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to take off in conditions conducive to icing, and his inability to maintain control of the airplane during an in-flight accumulation of structural ice.
- [NTSB NYC08CA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA146.md): Quad City Ultralight Challenger I · Rayle, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 16, 2008 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA08FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08FA080.md): Cessna 182B · Wildwood, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2008 · C-FFBC · No damage
  > The noninstrument rated pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance at night in marginal visual flight conditions. Contributing to the accident was the dark night, and low cloud ceilings.
- [NTSB LAX08CA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA087.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Bremerton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 16, 2008 · N2823L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing. A contributing factor was the control interference on the rudder pedals created by the pilot's footwear.
- [NTSB DFW08CA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA083.md): Cessna 150 · Idabell, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 16, 2008 · N554SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors contributing to the accident are high and gusting winds.
- [NTSB NYC08FA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA138.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Front Royal, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2008 · N141SR · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from rising mountainous terrain, and his failure to turn toward his assigned course during initial climb. Contributing to the accident were the low ceiling, reduced visibility, dark night conditions, and rising…
- [NTSB MIA08LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA079.md): Cessna 402B · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2008 · N300SH · Substantial damage
  > The improper adjustment of the right main landing gear down lock by maintenance personnel resulting in the gear collapse during the landing roll..
- [NTSB LAX08CA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA076.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 15, 2008 · N416PA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB DFW08CA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA082.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Horseshoe Bay, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 15, 2008 · N489TJ · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor's delay in taking remedial action which resulted in an unsuccessful autorotation.
- [NTSB MIA08CA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA078.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Columbus, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 14, 2008 · N7302C · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed while maneuvering.
- [NTSB LAX08CA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA075.md): Beech C23 · Marble Canyon, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 14, 2008 · N9374S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during the flare. Contributing to the accident were wind gusts and a crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI08WA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08WA093.md): Cessna 550 · Edinburgh, United Kingdom · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Mar 14, 2008 · G-JBIZ · Minor damage
  > On March 14, 2008, a Cessna 550 Citation airplane, registration G-JBIZ, experienced control problems as reported by the pilot prior to landing at Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. The flight subsequently landed safely. The two pilots…
- [NTSB ANC08CA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA043.md): Stinson 108 · Chugiak, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 14, 2008 · N6827M · Substantial damage
  > The reversal of the aileron control cables by maintenance personnel, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB NYC08LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA137.md): Cessna 150F · Middlesboro, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2008 · N6651F · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic's improper maintenance installation of the No. 1 cylinder rocker arms which led to oil starvation and a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC08FA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA134.md): Robinson R22 Beta II · Wilmington, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2008 · N2215R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper rotor rpm after a partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC08FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA133.md): Cessna 172 · Indiantown, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2008 · N284SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the overweight condition of the airplane and the inoperative stall warning horn.
- [NTSB NYC08CA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA136.md): J&J Ultralights Sea Wing · Live Oak, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 13, 2008 · N7711Z · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was his habit interference from previously flying conventional airplanes.
- [NTSB DFW08CA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA084.md): Air Tractor AT602 · Back Gate, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 13, 2008 · N602KP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. A contributing factor was the wet, grass runway.
- [NTSB DEN08LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA064.md): Spartan 7W · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 2008 · N17662 · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of the right main landing gear, rendering directional control impossible and causing an overload failure of the left main landing gear.
- [NTSB SEA08CA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA091.md): Bell 206B · Oxnard, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 11, 2008 · N7028J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain during an aerial application.
- [NTSB NYC08WA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08WA131.md): Bell 412EP · Santa Cruz, Peru · Accident · 10 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 11, 2008 · N417EV · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC08TA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08TA130.md): Cessna 180 · Spartanburg, SC · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 11, 2008 · N1044Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's encounter with wake turbulence during approach as a result of his inadequate in-flight planning.
- [NTSB LAX08LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA073.md): Cessna 402C · Mercury, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 2008 · N594DM · Substantial damage
  > A loss of power to both engines resulting from a fitting failure and leak at the right fuel selector valve that allowed fuel from the right tank to be lost overboard, and that then introduced air into the left engine's fuel lines during an attempted…
- [NTSB LAX08CA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA074.md): Cessna 172M · Richfield, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 11, 2008 · N80318 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the flight controls and failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB DFW08FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08FA080.md): Cessna T210M · Abbeville, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 2008 · N732RR · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident were the prevailing clouds, rain, and turbulence.
- [NTSB ANC08LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA042.md): Cessna 180 · White Mountain, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 2008 · N66036 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent flight into flat light/whiteout conditions over snow-covered terrain.
- [NTSB SEA08LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA089.md): Aircraft Mfg & Dev. CH 2000 · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 2008 · N8500B · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident were the sign and a vehicle.
- [NTSB DEN08CA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA063.md): Piper PA-22 · Nickerson, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 10, 2008 · N1424A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in a departure from the runway environment. Contributing to the accident was the soft runway surface.
- [NTSB DCA08WA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA08WA055.md): Boeing 737-400 · Batam, Indonesia · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Mar 10, 2008
  > On March 10, 2008, an Adam Air 737-400 overran the runway at Batam, Indonesia, during landing. There were 6 crew members and 171 passengers on board. There are 5 minor injuries reported. The airplane's right wing and engine were damaged after the right main…
- [NTSB SEA08LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA090.md): Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 20-C1 · Spanish Fork, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 2008 · N765DC · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the nose wheel fork assembly attachment stud/bolt during takeoff initial climb, and the collapse of the nose gear during landing.
- [NTSB NYC08LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA129.md): Sikorsky S-58HT · Belmont, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 2008 · N1078T · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of a tail rotor blade during an external load lift.
- [NTSB NYC08CA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA135.md): Cessna 172R · Richmond, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 9, 2008 · N24619 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB NYC08CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA132.md): Rotorway 162F · Cartersville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 9, 2008 · N831MS · Substantial damage
  > The owner/builder's improper installation of the foot pedal scissor beam, which resulted in its failure during hover flight.
- [NTSB DFW08LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA081.md): Ritter RV-10 · Ledbetter, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 2008 · N410MR · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA08CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA088.md): American Champion 7GCAA · Tracy, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 8, 2008 · N75SE · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate compensation for the tailwind condition and failure to maintain adequate airspeed that led to an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB NYC08CA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA127.md): Cessna 172N · Charlottesville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 8, 2008 · N733LE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper engine starting procedures.

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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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