# NTSB investigations, 2008, GA

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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB ERA09CA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA118.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-5 · Brunswick, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 31, 2008 · N7138L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing flare. Contributing to the accident were the gusting winds.
- [NTSB ERA09CA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA102.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Folkston, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 19, 2008 · N699G · Substantial damage
  > The student's improper flare and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB ERA09CA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA038.md): Beech 35-C33 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 5, 2008 · N5891J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper glide path during the final approach, resulting in a collision with the airport approach lights.
- [NTSB ERA09LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA050.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2008 · N2214N · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the nose gear drag link bolt due to reversed bending fatigue.
- [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 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 NYC08FA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA319.md): Piper PA-32 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2008 · N3029Y · Substantial damage
  > A loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA08LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA196.md): Cessna 120 · Jesup, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2008 · N77068 · Substantial damage
  > An oil starvation-induced catastrophic engine failure due to the improper installation of the crankshaft expansion plug during engine overhaul.
- [NTSB NYC08CA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA315.md): Piper PA-30 · Jefferson, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2008 · N7195Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the airplane manufacturer's landing gear failure and emergency extension procedures. Contributing to the accident was a malfunction of the landing gear system for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC08CA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA314.md): Cessna 172R · Brunswick, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 16, 2008 · N4172P · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare while landing.
- [NTSB MIA08LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA187.md): Piper J5A · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2008 · N105F · Substantial damage
  > The loss of pitch control due to slippage of the elevator control cable resulting from the maintenance personnel’s improper installation and inspection of the cable.
- [NTSB NYC08CA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA304.md): Quicksilver MXL II · Cleveland, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2008 · N6152N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper approach to the runway resulting in his being unable to flare prior to a hard landing.
- [NTSB NYC08CA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA283.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Cleveland, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 15, 2008 · N8906D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to land with a tailwind, and his failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the tailwind.
- [NTSB NYC08LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA273.md): Ouzts Rodney Rutan-LongEZ · Winder, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2008 · N622EZ · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left brake due to contamination of the brake fluid.
- [NTSB MIA08LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA156.md): Diamond DA-20-C1 · Peachtree City, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2008 · N227RD · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC08LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA258.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2008 · N925LA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare during landing.
- [NTSB MIA08LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA147.md): Maule MT-7-235 · Rome, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2008 · N142CP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB MIA08FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08FA141.md): Socata TBM700 · Kennesaw, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2008 · N484RJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during final approach resulting in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB NYC08LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA245.md): Grumman G-164A · Pelham, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2008 · N7395 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons which led to a forced landing in unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB NYC08IA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08IA244.md): Agusta A109E · Augusta, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2008 · N109DU · Minor damage
  > The lack of available engine power and subsequent loss of rotor rpm due to the pilot’s departing with one engine at idle. Contributing to the incident was a corroded engine control wiring harness.
- [NTSB MIA08LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA133.md): Rockwell International S-2R · Colquitt, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2008 · N8499V · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to the installation of incorrect turbine blades on the compressor turbine disk during repair of the disk assembly.
- [NTSB NYC08LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA235.md): Lanier James A Talon XP · Cleveland, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2008 · N1974L · Destroyed
  > An inadvertent stall during the initial climb.
- [NTSB MIA08CA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA117.md): Piper J3C-65 · Fayetteville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2008 · N35702 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during climbout. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's relinquish of control to a non-certificated pilot.
- [NTSB MIA08CA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA104.md): Cessna 172M · Savannah, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2008 · N73471 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing touchdown with a crosswind.
- [NTSB MIA08LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA106.md): Eurocopter France AS350 B2 · Hiram, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2008 · N417AE · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the starflex arm during engine run-up due to inadequate inspection by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB LAX08CA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA148.md): Cessna 150H · Augusta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 20, 2008 · N7050S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate decision to taxi during thunderstorm activity and his failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident were thunderstorms and wind gusts.
- [NTSB CHI08LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA137.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Wrightsville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 2008 · N4553J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the gusty winds.
- [NTSB MIA08LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA101.md): Higher Class Sport Hornet · Appling, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 2008 · N104HC · Substantial damage
  > The interruption of fuel flow for undetermined reasons, resulting in a loss of engine power during flight.
- [NTSB MIA08LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA096.md): Garrett Gerald P Cozy Mark IV · Jekyll Island, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 2008 · N14GG · Substantial damage
  > Controlled flight into water for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC08FA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA174.md): Beech A35 · Americus, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 3, 2008 · N546B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control during the initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC08LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA172.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Richmond Hill, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2008 · N5426W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel exhaustion, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB NYC08LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA167.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Ellijay, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2008 · N333KQ · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC08CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA151.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Columbus, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 3, 2008 · N1755T · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's improper decision to abort the takeoff after the cabin door latch opened. Contributing to the accident was the cabin door unlatching.
- [NTSB NYC08LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA150.md): Hatle Rans S-12 · Rincon, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2008 · N6189 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during initial climb which led to an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB NYC08FA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA143.md): Beech BE-76 · Rome, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2008 · N184AA · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering during a simulated engine failure. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's lack of total experience as a multiengine flight instructor.
- [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 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 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 NYC08CA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA115.md): Boeing 737-700 · Valdosta, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 23, 2008 · N551WN · No damage
  > An unexpected encounter with turbulence, while on approach for landing.
- [NTSB NYC08CA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA110.md): Cessna 172N · Perry, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 19, 2008 · N3015E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during landing. Contributing to the accident were the gusting winds.
- [NTSB NYC08CA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA108.md): Aviat A-1B · Winder, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 19, 2008 · N47EA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the gusty crosswind condition.
- [NTSB NYC08CA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA105.md): Piper PA-30 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 19, 2008 · N8202Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [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 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 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 MIA08CA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA049.md): Airborne Redback · Jefferson, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 30, 2008 · N1847 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain control of the airplane and his poor weather evaluation before attempting to taxi the airplane. A factor in the accident was the failure of airport personnel to correct the inaccurate wind information reported…
- [NTSB MIA08CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA047.md): Cessna 150J · Dawson, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 28, 2008 · N51367 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll out.
- [NTSB MIA08CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA042.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 14, 2008 · N3528W · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB NYC08CA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA074.md): Beech A36 · Brunswick, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 2, 2008 · N724BB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor in the accident was the wind gust.

## 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
  AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'GA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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

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