# 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 CHI08CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA035.md): Mooney M20E · Lafayette, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 1, 2007 · N5912Q · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the connecting rod bolts during major overhaul, which resulted in the separation of the connecting rod from the crankshaft in flight. Contributing to the accident was the rising terrain encountered during touchdown and the…
- [NTSB CHI08CA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA032.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Alliance, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 1, 2007 · N5733W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent activation of the parking brake which resulted in the toe brakes becoming ineffective. Contributing to the accident was the airport perimeter fence, the ditch, and the vehicle.
- [NTSB SEA08CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA016.md): Dye Rans S-12 Airaile · Cottage Grove, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 31, 2007 · N2161Y · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX08CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA037.md): Cessna 152 · Turlock, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 31, 2007 · N64994 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to abort the landing, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB DFW08WA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08WA026.md): Fokker F27 Mark 200 · Albrook, Panama · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 31, 2007 · HP-1541 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA08LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA015.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2007 · N309PA · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the solo student pilot operating the other airplane to maintain clearance while taxiing for takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX08CA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA022.md): Bagnall Harold E Kitfox Lite 2 · N. Bonneville, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 30, 2007 · N46361 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude that resulted in a stall-mush condition and collision with the water.
- [NTSB ANC08CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA011.md): Robinson R-22 · Nikolski, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 30, 2007 · N185MH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind gusts while maneuvering, which resulted in the tail rotor striking an undetermined object, and an emergency descent and landing. Factors contributing to the accident were the wind gusts, and the failure of the tail…
- [NTSB SEA08LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA014.md): Raytheon Corporate Jets Hawker 800XP · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2007 · N800CC · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to follow procedures stipulated in the airplane flight manual regarding brake cooling time periods. Factors contributing to the accident were the intentional aborted takeoffs which resulted in the hot brakes, and the…
- [NTSB LAX08FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08FA023.md): Cessna 172S · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2007 · N21101 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall during takeoff-initial climb, and his impairment from alcohol.
- [NTSB DEN08LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA028.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Canon City, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2007 · N2736P · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the landing gear hinge point attachment for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI08GA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08GA028.md): McDonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 29, 2007 · N556CP · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate turbine wheel design that led to a turbine airfoil (blade) failure/separation, resulting in the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI08CA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA029.md): Cessna 172R · Brookings, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 29, 2007 · N77LU · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's lack of solo flight experience and the runway sign.
- [NTSB SEA08FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA013.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Sequim, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2007 · N27175 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's misjudged distance and altitude that led to an undershoot; his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll; and his failure to maintain clearance from trees during an attempted aborted landing.
- [NTSB NYC08FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA020.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Boynton Beach, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2007 · N8155C · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilots' improper in-flight fuel management.
- [NTSB ENG08IA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG08IA001.md): Boeing 757-225 · Charlotte, NC · Incident · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2007 · N919UW · Minor damage
  > The truck beam fracture initiated by fatigue and stress corrosion cracking from pits that were present on the ID surface of the truck beam, under the protective finishes. Crack propagation occurred by alternating modes of stress corrosion cracking and fatigue…
- [NTSB DFW08WA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08WA034.md): Vans RV4 · Palencia, Spain · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 28, 2007 · EC-ZNT · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN08LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA021.md): Cessna T210K · Los Alamos, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2007 · N8251M · Substantial damage
  > The binding of the nose landing gear doors for undetermined reasons, resulting in the pilot having to make a nose gear up landing.
- [NTSB DCA08WA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA08WA007.md): Boeing 737-800 · Katowice, Poland · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 28, 2007 · EC-HBM · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI08CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA030.md): Cessna 172M · Duluth, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 28, 2007 · N4366R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the landing approach. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind weather condition.
- [NTSB ANC08WA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08WA016.md): Cessna 172 · Golden, Canada · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 28, 2007 · C-GQZX · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC08LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA010.md): Piper 601P · Penn Yan, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2007 · N717SB · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise flight for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB SEA08LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA012.md): Beech F35 · San Carlos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2007 · N5050B · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC08FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA022.md): Cessna 650 · Atlantic City, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2007 · N697MC · Substantial damage
  > The first officer's failure to maintain airspeed during approach, and the captain's inadequate remedial action. Contributing to the accident was the first officer's failure to comply with procedures, windshear, and the lack of windshear warning from air…
- [NTSB LAX08FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08FA001.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Cedar City, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2007 · N3971X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while in cruise flight due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident were the dark conditions.
- [NTSB ANC08WA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08WA013.md): Robinson R-22B · Yao-City, Japan · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 27, 2007 · JA-102D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC08WA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08WA012.md): Piper PA-46 · Fairmont, Canada · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 27, 2007 · C-GTCS · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC08LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA021.md): Luscombe 8A · Pensacola, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2007 · N2099K · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue fracture of the tail wheel spring during takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX08LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA024.md): North Wing Mustang II 17.5 · Tracy, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2007 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > Failure or disconnection of a wing support/brace assembly for undetermined reasons during an undetermined phase of flight.
- [NTSB LAX08CA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA021.md): Beech A36 · Camarillo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 26, 2007 · N16SF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB LAX08CA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA020.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Fresno, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 26, 2007 · N6791J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper glide path to clear objects during approach for landing.
- [NTSB DFW08CA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA021.md): Cessna 172 · Stillwater, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 26, 2007 · N5181A · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB DEN08LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA017.md): Schempp-Hirth Ventus B/16.6 · Salida, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2007 · N36LB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering resulting in an inadvertent stall and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB LAX08CA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA019.md): Ploof Progressive Aerodyne's Searey · Lake Berryessa, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 25, 2007 · N195LS · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's encounter with a submerged object during landing in water, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB LAX08CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA018.md): Bell 206L-1 · Ramona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 25, 2007 · N412KK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control and correct a descent and a loss of tail rotor effectiveness while maneuvering at a low altitude and reduced airspeed.
- [NTSB CHI08CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA008.md): Veltman, Robert CH701 · Owosso, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 25, 2007 · N702BW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertantly turned the fuel selector to the off position and failed to maintain aircraft control during the subsequent loss of engine power. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's change in his normal habit pattern.
- [NTSB NYC08LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA019.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Stuart, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2007 · N94320 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during cruise flight due to a partially blocked fuel line.
- [NTSB LAX08CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA016.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 24, 2007 · N7188S · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper execution of low rotor rpm procedures. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision, failure to guard the throttle, and failure to take immediate remedial action.
- [NTSB DFW08LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA020.md): Robinson R-44 · Catarina, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2007 · N744RG · Substantial damage
  > The loss of control due to the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with trees while hovering. A contributing factor was the low altitude.
- [NTSB DEN08CA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA020.md): Cessna 172N · Grand Junction, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 24, 2007 · N1422E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB DEN08CA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA019.md): Grumman American AA-5 · Wheatland, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 24, 2007 · N5859L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to execute an off-airport landing on a dirt road. A contributing factor was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB CHI08FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FA027.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Browerville, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2007 · N327ND · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with at least one Canada goose, and the resulting damage to the left stabilator that caused the airplane to become uncontrollable. Contributing to the accident was the night lighting condition, which precluded any possibility of the…
- [NTSB ANC08CA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA009.md): Piper PA-18 · Pilot Point, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 24, 2007 · N1602A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a loss of control, and an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors associated with the accident were gusty, high winds.
- [NTSB ANC08CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA008.md): Piper PA-18 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 24, 2007 · N3236P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area which resulted in an on ground encounter with terrain, and a nose over.
- [NTSB MIA08WA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08WA059.md): Cessna 182 · Araya, Venezuela · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 23, 2007 · YV-2405 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA08LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA007.md): Catchot Angus Kitfox IV · Crescent City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2007 · N61AC · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermine reasons.
- [NTSB MIA08LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA006.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2007 · N52730 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during approach for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DCA08WA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA08WA010.md): Beech A36 · Windhoek, Namibia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 22, 2007 · V5-KLB · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA08LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA005.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Farmingdale, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2007 · N43450 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid while maneuvering resulting in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was the local controller's failure to properly identify conflicting traffic.
- [NTSB MIA08CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA008.md): Globe GC-1B · Edenton, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 21, 2007 · N80997 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while on final approach resulting in an inadvertent stall.

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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
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=638

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