# 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 DEN08LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA057.md): Beech A45 · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2008 · N34KF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to fly the airplane with a discharged battery, which resulted in a total electrical failure during takeoff climb. Contributing factors were the pilot's inability to verify the landing gear position, and the impact with the runway…
- [NTSB LAX08WA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08WA104.md): Beech 1900D · Jabiru, Australia · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Feb 11, 2008 · VH-VAZ · No damage
  > On February 11, 2008, about 0712 local time, a Beech 1900, Australia registry VH-VAZ, experienced a loss of power in one engine and returned to the departure airport at Jabiru, NT, Australia, for landing. The two flight crewmembers and passengers were not…
- [NTSB CHI08FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FAMS1.md): Cessna 310N · Keflavík, Iceland · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Feb 11, 2008 · N5030Q · Substantial damage
  > The reported loss of both engines' power during cruise for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA08LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA079.md): Cessna P210N · Carefree, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 2008 · N4796K · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the landing gear during landing rollout for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA08CA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA074.md): Maule M-7-235 · Red Lodge, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 10, 2008 · N997RM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB NYC08CA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA098.md): Beech 23 · Pineland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 10, 2008 · N2382J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing. Contributing was the gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC08CA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA096.md): Maule M-7-260C · Cumming, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 10, 2008 · N721H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing. Contributing to the accident were the gusty crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ENG08WA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG08WA013.md): Boeing 737-217 · Cusco, Peru · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Feb 10, 2008 · OB-1843-P · No damage
  > On February 10, 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 95 knots…
- [NTSB DFW08LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA068.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Spring, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 2008 · N9047W · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to ensure that the fuel system was purged of water prior to flight. Contributing to the severity of injuries was the lack of shoulder restraints.
- [NTSB DFW08CA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA069.md): Piper J3C-65 · Shallowater, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 10, 2008 · N26868 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain a safe clearance from the terrain while manuevering for the landing surface.
- [NTSB DCA08WA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA08WA069.md): Boeing B737-300 · Kansai, Japan · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 10, 2008 · B2096 · No damage
  > On February 10, 2008, about 1915 local time, a Boeing 737-300, registration B2906, operating as Air China flight 161, encountered turbulence while en cruise flight about 70 nautical miles north west of Osaka-Kansai Airport, Osaka, Japan, while on a flight…
- [NTSB SEA08LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA073.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Piru, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2008 · N2922X · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and dark night conditions.
- [NTSB SEA08CA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA075.md): Cessna 140 · Logan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 9, 2008 · N72957 · Substantial damage
  > The dual-student's excessive brake application, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB NYC08CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA097.md): Christen Industries Eagle II · Boone, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 9, 2008 · N712RP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance/altitude while on the final leg of the traffic pattern. Contributing to the accident were the proximity of the trees to the threshold, and the lack of a displaced threshold.
- [NTSB MIA08CA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA054.md): Cessna 177RG · Tallahassee, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 9, 2008 · N52495 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's inaccurate fuel management resulting in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB DFW08CA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA067.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Dallas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 9, 2008 · N4998L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the landing.
- [NTSB DEN08LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA065.md): Plocher SHA-Glasair · Telluride, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2008 · N315LP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and his failure to maintain aircraft control, resulting in the design stress limits of the nose gear being exceeded. Contributing factors in this accident was the excessive airspeed, the pilot-induced porpoise of the airplane, and…
- [NTSB DEN08CA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA056.md): Burkhart Grob G-103A Twin II Acro · Alamogordo, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 9, 2008 · N223WP · Substantial damage
  > The unsuitable terrain for landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's encounter with turbulence and the loss of visual contact with the tow plane.
- [NTSB SEA08LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA072.md): Wooters Lancair ES · Albany, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2008 · N329BW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain aircraft control while in cruise flight. Contributing to the accident were inadequate planning/decision, icing conditions, and continued flight into known icing conditions.
- [NTSB SEA08FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA071.md): Mcdonnell Douglas 369E · Hilo, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2008 · N698DM · Substantial damage
  > A leak in the fuel filter pressure differential switch that resulted in a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was uneven terrain that hindered a successful emergency landing.
- [NTSB SEA08CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA077.md): Cessna 172SP · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 8, 2008 · N577SP · Substantial damage
  > an in-flight collision with a bird.
- [NTSB NYC08CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA095.md): Sonex Waiex · New Smyrna Bch., FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 8, 2008 · N35YX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff. Contributing was the crosswind.
- [NTSB MIA08CA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA055.md): William P. Crowell Genesis · Warm Springs, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 8, 2008 · N3449 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during final approach.
- [NTSB DFW08TA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08TA066.md): Hughes OH-6 · Valentine, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Feb 8, 2008 · N66372 · Substantial damage
  > The contract mechanic's failure to properly secure the castellated nut that attached the governor lever control rod to the idler bell crank. Contributing to the accident was the lack of maintenance oversight by the operator.
- [NTSB DFW08LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA065.md): Cessna TR182 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2008 · N2225T · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the turbocharger exhaust stack, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB DFW08CA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA093.md): Cessna 152 · Arlington, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 8, 2008 · N24768 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident were the gusty surface winds and the student pilot's inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB DFW08CA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA064.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 8, 2008 · N2364B · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper use of the collective and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB DEN08WA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08WA062.md): Bell 206B · Totes Gebirge, Austria · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Feb 8, 2008 · OE-XRH · Destroyed
  > On February 8, 2008, at 0830 UTC, a Bell 206B, Austrian registration OE-XRH, serial number 2795, was destroyed when the helicopter struck a cableway cable while maneuvering in mountainous terrain, and subsequently impacted terrain in the vicinity of Totes…
- [NTSB CHI08LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA080.md): Cessna 140 · Grand Meadow, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2008 · N3537V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued visual flight into an area of known instrument meteorological conditions in an airplane not equipped for instrument flight, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB CHI08CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA079.md): Cessna 172RG · Litchfield, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 8, 2008 · N4726V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's intentional low altitude flight and his failure to maintain clearance from the static wire. Contributing to the accident were the static wire, the partial loss of engine power due to propeller vibration, and the muddy field in which the forced…
- [NTSB CHI08CA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA078.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Cahokia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 8, 2008 · N554PC · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to correct for proper runway alignment during final approach and his failure to maintain aircraft control during his subsequent go-around. Contributing to the accident was the dual-student's failure to properly align with the…
- [NTSB OPS08IA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS08IA006.md): Piper PA-28-161 · St. Augustine, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 2008 · N140FT · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to adhere to the controller's takeoff instruction. Contributing to the incident was the controller's failure to properly monitor the flight, and the controller's decision to perform lesser duty priorities during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB MIA08LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA053.md): Cessna C-172RG · Chamblee, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 2008 · N6562V · Substantial damage
  > A cracked nose gear actuator o-ring resulting in hydraulic fluid exhaustion, and collapse of the main gear.
- [NTSB ANC08CA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA036.md): Cessna 207 · Chefornak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 7, 2008 · N7380U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing flare/touchdown.
- [NTSB DFW08FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08FA062.md): Eurocopter France AS350B2 · S. Padre Island, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 2008 · N911VA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in the helicopter impacting the water. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions, the low ceiling, dark night conditions, and…
- [NTSB DFW08CA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA071.md): Cessna 172S · Austin, TX · Incident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 6, 2008 · N53564 · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while parked on the ramp with the engine running.
- [NTSB CHI08CA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA076.md): American AA-1A · Grantsburg, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 6, 2008 · N9483L · Substantial damage
  > The seizure of the left brake due to a buildup of ice between the rotor and brake pad. Contributing to the accident was the snow and slush covered runway, and the snowbank.
- [NTSB DFW08FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08FA061.md): Cessna 210 · Baytown, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 2008 · N968CC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after flying into clouds.
- [NTSB CHI08CA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA074.md): Swearingen SA-226AT · Ankeny, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 5, 2008 · N120SC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the snow on the runway and the snowbank.
- [NTSB ANC08CA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA034.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · McGrath, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 5, 2008 · N323KT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during an aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA08LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA069.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Parowan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 2008 · N73BL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision not to over fly/inspect the snow covered runway prior to landing, and his failure to align the airplane over the centerline of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the snow covered runway, the airport operator's…
- [NTSB NYC08CA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA092.md): Kral Series 5 Kitfox · Fruitland Park, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 3, 2008 · N97GK · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from obstructions during the landing approach. Contributing to the accident was the reduced visibility due to sunglare and haze.
- [NTSB MIA08FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08FA052.md): Kaylor J E/Strahlmann R L RV-4 · Elkin, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 2008 · N580RG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt an aerobatic maneuver in close proximity to the ground.
- [NTSB LAX08CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA057.md): Robinson R44 II · Bullhead City, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 3, 2008 · N44NV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged landing flare, inadequate bounced landing recovery, and failure to maintain directional control during a bounced landing that resulted in the tail rotor blades colliding with a hangar. Contributing to the accident was the burned out…
- [NTSB ENG08WA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG08WA014.md): Boeing 737 · Nurnberg, Germany · Incident · Foreign investigation · Feb 3, 2008 · LN-RRR · No damage
  > On February 3, 2008, at 13:30 UTC, a SAS Boeing 737-600, LN-RRR, reported three hydraulic pumps failed during cruise flight. The aircraft diverted to Nurnberg, Germany. There were no injuries, and no damage to the aircraft. The accident is being investigated…
- [NTSB DFW08CA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA070.md): Cessna 172S · Jenks, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 3, 2008 · N766PD · Substantial damage
  > The owner of the parking surface's failure to ensure that the parking surface was clear of hazards to taxiing airplanes and the pilot's failure to ensure a safe taxi route in unfamiliar surroundings.
- [NTSB DEN08LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA055.md): de Havilland DHC-8-202 · Denver, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 2008 · N444YV · No damage
  > The encounter with severe turbulence causing serious injury to the flight attendant.
- [NTSB CHI08CA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA073.md): Squier Pauper II · Stockbridge, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 3, 2008 · N70727 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's spatial disorientation while maneuvering after takeoff and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from the terrain. Contributing factors were the snow-covered lake and overcast clouds, which resulted in the pilot's spatial disorientation due…
- [NTSB SEA08LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA070.md): Kidd Chris Harmon ROC · Maricopa, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 2008 · N96KR · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude while maneuvering in mountainous, hilly terrain. Contributing to the accident were hilly terrain, a low ceiling and gusty winds.
- [NTSB SEA08LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA068.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Mukilteo, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 2008 · N8794V · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power while on final approach for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was a power line.

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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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