# 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 MIA08CA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA074.md): Cessna 525B · Stuart, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 8, 2008 · N400GG · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew's failure to reset the brakes circuit breaker resulting in a loss of brakes during taxi and an on ground collision with an unoccupied parked airplane.
- [NTSB DFW08FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08FA078.md): Cessna 172M · Gun Barrel City, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2008 · N13246 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to avoid the transmission line. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to perform a low-level maneuver.
- [NTSB DFW08CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA079.md): Willey Rotorway Exec 90 · Westport, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 8, 2008 · N5251B · Substantial damage
  > An unsuccessful precautionary landing due to an electrical system malfunction.
- [NTSB SEA08LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA087.md): Maule M-4 · Bishop, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2008 · N51430 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to foreign object ingestion in the induction system, which resulted in a stuck/jammed exhaust valve during the takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA08CA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA092.md): Piper PA-24 · Bountiful, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 7, 2008 · N146P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear.
- [NTSB NYC08LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA124.md): Rockwell 112TCA · West Chester, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2008 · N4623W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure that the pitch trim was properly set for takeoff.
- [NTSB MIA08CA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA073.md): Cessna 182 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 6, 2008 · N213LP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB SEA08CA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA086.md): Maule M-4 · Jerome, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 5, 2008 · N2039U · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC08CA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA123.md): Maule MT-7-235 · Leonardtown, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 5, 2008 · N16FE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB MIA08CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA077.md): Piper PA24-260 · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 5, 2008 · N9126P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the checklist resulting in a gear up landing.
- [NTSB ERA10WA508](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10WA508.md): Mooney M20J · Buenos Aires, Argentina · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 5, 2008 · LV-MPT · Minor damage
  > On March 5, 2008, about 1130 universal coordinated time, a Mooney M20J, LV-MPT, experienced a total loss of engine power during cruise flight and performed a forced landing to a field near Buenos Aires, Argentina. The foreign certificated private pilot and a…
- [NTSB DFW08CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA077.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 5, 2008 · N41517 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ANC08CA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA041.md): Cessna 185 · Takotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 5, 2008 · N1224F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff.
- [NTSB MIA08CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA072.md): Eurocopter France AS350B1 · Linden, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 4, 2008 · N152TA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight preparation and his failure to maintain control of the helicopter.
- [NTSB DFW08MA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08MA076.md): Cessna 500 · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · 5 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Mar 4, 2008 · N113SH · Destroyed
  > Airplane wing-structure damage sustained during impact with one or more large birds (American white pelicans), which resulted in a loss of control of the airplane.
- [NTSB DFW08CA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA075.md): Robinson R-22 · Meraux, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 4, 2008 · N120KC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure calculate weight and balance prior to flight. A contributing factor was the prevailing gusty winds.
- [NTSB ANC08LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA040.md): Bell 206L · Nikolai, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2008 · N404EH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and an inadvertent loss of tail rotor effectiveness while maneuvering. A factor contributing to the accident was wind gusts.
- [NTSB ANC08LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA039.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Nikolai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2008 · N985W · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions. Contributing to the accident was an inadvertent stall/mush.
- [NTSB SEA08LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA085.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 2008 · N8400A · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's delay in initiating the go-around, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight and delayed remedial action. Contributing to the accident were the momentary failure of the engine to respond, the failure of both the…
- [NTSB SEA08LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA084.md): Raytheon B36TC · Mammoth, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 2008 · N234MT · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was dense snow covering the level terrain.
- [NTSB NYC08CA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA126.md): Morrison Vans RV-8 · Port Orange, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 3, 2008 · N781RV · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's inadvertent encounter with a crosswind gust during the landing roll, which resulted in the pilot's loss of directional control.
- [NTSB MIA08CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA057.md): Cessna 172N · Centre, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 3, 2008 · N203GT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ENG08WA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG08WA024.md): Boeing 737-217 · Cusco, Peru · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Mar 3, 2008 · OB-1843-P · No damage
  > On March 3, 2008, at 12:48 local, an AeroCondor Boeing 737-217, registered in Peru as OB-1843-P, had a rejected takeoff at Aeropuerto Velasco Astete, Cusco, Peru. According to the Peruvian CIAA's report, the pilots rejected the takeoff at around 70 knots…
- [NTSB NYC08WA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08WA266.md): Robinson R-44 II · Nizhnevartovsk, Russia · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Mar 2, 2008 · RA-04223 · Destroyed
  > On March 2, 2008, about 1320 universal time coordinated, a Robinson R-44 II, Russian registration RA-04223, was destroyed when it impacted trees and terrain near Nizhnevartovsk, Russia. The pilot and the passenger were fatally injured. The flight was…
- [NTSB NYC08WA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08WA117.md): Cirrus Design SR-22 · Rio de Janiero, Brazil · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 2, 2008 · PR-AIO · Destroyed
  > On March 2, 2008, at 1443 coordinated universal time, a Cirrus Design Corporation SR-22, Brazilian registration PR-AIO, was destroyed when it impacted terrain shortly after takeoff from Jacarepagua Airport (SBJT), Rio de Janiero, Brazil. The pilot and the…
- [NTSB NYC08CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA120.md): Cessna 140 · Dayton, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 2, 2008 · N3536V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB NYC08CA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA119.md): Cessna 182Q · S.Charleston, WV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 2, 2008 · N97514 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain a proper touchdown point. Contributing to the accident was the windshear as reported by the pilot.
- [NTSB NYC08CA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA118.md): Cessna 172SP · Lincoln Park, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 2, 2008 · N107MA · Substantial damage
  > The certificated flight instructor's delayed decision to go-around.
- [NTSB MIA08CA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA071.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Norwood, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 2, 2008 · N9182A · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the flightcrew to maintain directional control of the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX08CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA072.md): Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 2, 2008 · N22TE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB DFW08CA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA142.md): North American T-28D · Sherman, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 2, 2008 · N8523A · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB CHI08CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA089.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Scribner, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 2, 2008 · N3212B · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate compensation for wind conditions and the directional control not obtained/maintained by the pilot during landing. A contributing factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB NYC08LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA116.md): Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 20 · Key West, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2008 · N859MS · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA08FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08FA070.md): Ulrich Christen Velocity XL RG · Titusville, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2008 · N244CU · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The pilot of the Velocity’s failure to see and avoid the flight of four RV-8s that had landed and were in the process of clearing the runway.
- [NTSB DFW08IA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08IA074.md): Boeing 737-7H4 · Dallas, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2008 · N741SA · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The failure of the taxiing flight crew to maintain an adequate clearance from the stationary airplane.
- [NTSB CHI08CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA090.md): Cessna 172 · Apple River, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 1, 2008 · N8366B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to obtain/maintain directional control. Contributing factors were a crosswind and a snow bank.
- [NTSB MIA08CA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA069.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 29, 2008 · N9204L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during an aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX08CA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA070.md): Cessna 170B · Truckee, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 29, 2008 · N2571D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued operation with a known mechanical problem and failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB LAX08CA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA069.md): Schweizer 269C · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 29, 2008 · N958CP · Substantial damage
  > The certificated flight instructor's delayed remedial action, and inadequate supervision while landing on a pinnacle. Factors contributing to the accident were the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing, and the student's failure to maintain rotor rpm.
- [NTSB NYC08WA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08WA121.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Lago Ranco, Chile · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Feb 28, 2008 · CC-PIL · Substantial damage
  > On February 28, 2008, about 1100 Chilean local time, a Piper PA-34-200, Chilean registry CC-PIL, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain just after taking off from La Bandurrias Airport (SCXR), Lago Ranco, Chile. The Chilean certificated private…
- [NTSB NYC08CA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA122.md): Beech B-55 · Brookhaven, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 28, 2008 · N4265S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing during the first attempt, and subsequent collapse of the nose landing gear during the second landing attempt. Contributing to the accident was the wind gusts.
- [NTSB LAX08FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08FA068.md): Mooney M20C · Riverside, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2008 · N591BB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and aircraft control, resulting in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB NYC08WA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08WA114.md): Cessna 210M · Santiago, Chile · Accident · 11 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Feb 27, 2008 · CC-KKU · Destroyed
  > On February 27, 2008, at 0948 Chilean standard time, a Cessna 210M, Chilean registration CC-KKU, operated by Club Aereo de Personal de Carabineros, was destroyed during a forced landing in the Penalolen Municipal Stadium, in the southeast quadrant of…
- [NTSB NYC08CA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA113.md): Cessna 177B · Quincy, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 27, 2008 · N49AF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to refuel, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB MIA08LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA066.md): Cessna 210L · Tampa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2008 · N5489V · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction of the right main landing gear down-and-locked switch.
- [NTSB LAX08CA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA067.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Gila Bend, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 27, 2008 · N318PA · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear during the landing roll, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB ANC08FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08FA037.md): Cessna 170B · Tyonek, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2008 · N8458D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to prevent a stall while maneuvering, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB SEA08LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA083.md): Cessna 180 · Moab, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2008 · N1732C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the tail wheel-equipped airplane during the flare/touchdown phase of a three-point landing.
- [NTSB NYC08LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA112.md): Beech A36 · Athens, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2008 · N623CQ · Substantial damage
  > The loss of propeller thrust due to the unseating of an internal propeller hub bushing. Contributing to the accident was the manufacturer's inadequate procedure to secure the bushing.
- [NTSB LAX08LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA066.md): Bartle Lancair IV-P · Murrieta/Temecu, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2008 · N811HB · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power while on approach due to the electrical overload of a fuse caused by the builder's inadequate design and installation of the electrical ignition system.

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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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