# NTSB investigations, 2008

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 CEN09CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA011.md): Cessna 170 · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 12, 2008 · N9100A · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delay in taking timely control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind.
- [NTSB WPR09LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA009.md): Cessna 210 · Placerville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2008 · N7418E · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA008.md): Bell 47J-2A · Florence, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 11, 2008 · N8567F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for a wind shift encountered during the landing approach, which resulted in a hard landing and rollover. Contributing to the accident was the encounter with the wind shift.
- [NTSB CEN09FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA015.md): Cessna 150G · Cedar Lake, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2008 · N3623J · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's overall lack of flight experience.
- [NTSB CEN09FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA010.md): Maule MXT-7-180A · Santa Teresa, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2008 · N4257C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to takeoff and fly into a thunderstorm.
- [NTSB CEN09CA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA020.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Lufkin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 11, 2008 · N764C · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper decision to takeoff with a known brake problem. Contributing to the accident were the malfunctioning brake and the rough terrain in the excursion area.
- [NTSB WPR09LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA010.md): Bell 206B · Cougar, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2008 · N206CH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance between his external load and trees while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident were hilly terrain and trees.
- [NTSB ERA09CA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA012.md): Cessna 177 · Bluffton, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2008 · N3495T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate planning and preflight inspection.
- [NTSB CEN09LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA009.md): Sproul 72K-TET · Rio Rancho, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2008 · N72KX · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines and the failure of either pilot to take any corrective action to avoid the collision.
- [NTSB CEN09CA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA026.md): Holland Rotorway 162F · Rutland, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2008 · N162NJ · Substantial damage
  > The loss of torque due to a failure of a transmission drivebelt and the pilot's delayed landing flare during the autorotation. Contributing to the accident was the dusk light condition and the corn crop.
- [NTSB CEN09CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA013.md): Pegasus Quantum · West Terre Haute, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2008 · N5125A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the crosswind during the go-around. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind condition and the trees.
- [NTSB WPR09CA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA007.md): Cessna T206H · Henderson, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 9, 2008 · N206TT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR09CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA006.md): Cessna 210-5(205) · Payson, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 9, 2008 · N8374Z · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident were a dark night and a cherry orchard at the location where the pilot executed the forced landing.
- [NTSB ERA09CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA011.md): Velocity SE-FG · Chipley, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 9, 2008 · N246RR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel planning, resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN09CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA006.md): Beech 23 · Chesaning, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 9, 2008 · N317NF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the gusting wind conditions during landing. Contributing to the accident were the gusting winds.
- [NTSB ANC09TA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09TA005.md): Cessna A185F · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 9, 2008 · N9380N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from high vegetation while taxiing after landing.
- [NTSB WPR09FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA005.md): Iniziative Industriali Italian SKY Arrow 600 · Malibu, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2008 · N454SA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a low-altitude maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to perform a maneuver at a low altitude that was insufficient to allow him to recover from the loss of control. Contributing…
- [NTSB CEN09LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA014.md): Beech A36 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2008 · N703KP · Destroyed
  > The total loss of engine power due to a fracture in the oil filter adapter housing. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN09IA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09IA003.md): MD Helicopter MD 900 · Weatherford, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2008 · N902RN · Minor damage
  > The failure of the vertical stabilizer control adapter due to reverse bending fatigue.
- [NTSB CEN09CA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA004.md): Cessna 182P · Mount Vernon, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 8, 2008 · N21544 · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain a proper landing aim point. Contributing to the accident were the setting sun and the uneven terrain approaching the runway.
- [NTSB ANC09LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA004.md): Cessna 208B · Bethel, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2008 · N1229C · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots to maintain adequate clearance/distance from each other at the taxiway intersection to avoid a collision. Contributing to the accident was a lack of clear and concise instruction to either airplane by the ground controller to…
- [NTSB ERA09CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA017.md): Cessna 182T · Manchester, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 7, 2008 · N771CP · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight collision with a bird.
- [NTSB ERA09CA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA007.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Chester, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 7, 2008 · N889LD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to obtain the proper touchdown point while landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s inexperience landing at the airport, night conditions, and non-standard runway lighting.
- [NTSB DCA09WA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA09WA005.md): Airbus A330 · Learmonth Aerodome, Australia · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 7, 2008 · VH-QPA · Minor damage
  > On October 7, 2008, at 12:42 local time, a Qantas Airways Airbus A330-300, registration VH-QPA, experienced an abrupt pitch down maneuver during cruise near the Learmonth Aerodrome. The flight crew diverted to Learmonth, Australia. The flight was a scheduled…
- [NTSB CEN09CA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA021.md): Cessna 150M · Iowa City, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 7, 2008 · N533JR · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to visually verify that sufficient fuel was on-board prior to flight.
- [NTSB CEN09CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA018.md): Cameron Balloons US A-105 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 7, 2008 · N808SP · No damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the balloon during landing. Contributing to the accident were the wind gusts.
- [NTSB WPR09CA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA273.md): Cessna 172S · Compton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 6, 2008 · N6048Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA09CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA016.md): Cessna 182T · Gulf Shores, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 6, 2008 · N22AS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN09WA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09WA016.md): Cessna 421 · Oaxaca, Mexico · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 6, 2008 · XB-KWG · Destroyed
  > On October 6, 008 at approximately 1332 central daylight time (CDT) a Cessna 421C, Mexican Registration XB-KWB was destroyed while attempting to return to Xoxocotlan International Airport (OAX,) Oaxaca, Mexico to land. Both aircraft occupants sustained fatal…
- [NTSB CEN09CA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA025.md): Holmes William E Predator · Branson, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 6, 2008 · N868S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the wing's failure to open all cells for undetermined reasons and the trees near the runway.
- [NTSB CEN09CA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA005.md): Cessna 180A · St. Louis, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 6, 2008 · N6180 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control during the landing.
- [NTSB WPR09LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA004.md): Bonde TF-51D · Sandy Valley, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2008 · N267B · 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 pilot's diverted attention while attempting to extend the landing gear.
- [NTSB ERA09IA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09IA009.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Lakeland, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2008 · N101CD · Minor damage
  > A failure of the flap actuator rod end due to low stress, high cycle fatigue, and subsequent overstress failure.
- [NTSB ERA09FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA005.md): Czech Aircraft Works Spol Sro Sportcruiser · Swainsboro, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2008 · N742EA · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat.
- [NTSB ERA09CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA003.md): Buckeye Dream Machine · Lexington, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 5, 2008 · N75331 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper decision to continue the takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR09CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA003.md): Beech 76 · Eloy, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 4, 2008 · N6013X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. Contributing to the accident were the crosswind wind conditions and terrain induced turbulence.
- [NTSB ERA09LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA004.md): Cessna T210M · Savannah, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 2008 · N11PC · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power in flight due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management.
- [NTSB ERA09CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA008.md): Aviat A-1B · Mooresville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 4, 2008 · N367SA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare while landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience.
- [NTSB CEN09CA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA007.md): Let Blanik · Gardner, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 4, 2008 · N48026 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff when the climb performance of the tow plane and the glider were inadequate. Contributing to the accident were the high density altitude and the terrain-induced turbulence.
- [NTSB WPR09CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA002.md): Piper J3C-65 · Lynden, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 3, 2008 · N2146M · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the tailwheel spring retaining clip for unknown reasons, which resulted in the loss of directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA09CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA010.md): Cessna 172 · Naples, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 3, 2008 · N20921 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the wet condition of the grass runway.
- [NTSB ERA09CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA006.md): Beech F17D · Moscow, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 3, 2008 · N18555 · Substantial damage
  > The mechanical failure of the landing gear actuation chain.
- [NTSB CEN09CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA002.md): Cessna 172 · Alton, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 3, 2008 · N5172J · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was the presence of the sign struck during the runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN09CA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA001.md): Luscombe 8A · Greeley, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 3, 2008 · N25342 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in a ground loop. Contributing to the accident was the lack of remedial action from the flight instructor.
- [NTSB ANC09FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09FA003.md): Antonovich Anton B Challenger II · Chugiak, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2008 · N7511J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering, resulting in an in-flight collision with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience.
- [NTSB WPR09TA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09TA001.md): Eurocopter AS350B3 · Blaine, WA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 2, 2008 · N172AE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain main rotor rpm, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident were the flight instructor's delayed remedial action and inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB DCA09WA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA09WA003.md): Boeing 747 · Bangkok, Thailand · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 2, 2008 · B-18202 · No damage
  > On October 2, 2008, at 1058 local Thai time, a China Airlines Boeing 747-400, registered in Taiwan as B-18202, experienced turbulence while enroute to Bangkok, Thailand, from Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong. The flight was at flight level 400 and…
- [NTSB ANC09LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA002.md): Piper PA-18 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2008 · N788 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive application of the brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB SEA08LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA216.md): Brennan RV-8 · Idaho Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2008 · N272RS · Substantial damage
  > The on-ground fire during taxi due to a loose fuel line "B" nut.
- [NTSB SEA08CA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA215.md): North American AT-6 · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 1, 2008 · N39313 · Substantial damage
  > The front seated pilot's inadequate compensation for the right quartering tailwind and failure to maintain directional control. Also causal was the rear seated pilot's inadequate remedial action and failure to regain directional control.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2008&page=8

## 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
WHERE year(c."eventDate") = 2008
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=7&year=2008

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