# NTSB investigations, 2008, ID

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 WPR09CA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA066.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Idaho Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 22, 2008 · N379P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident were the icy runway conditions and a snow bank.
- [NTSB WPR09CA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA058.md): Cessna 140 · Preston, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 17, 2008 · N4008N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB WPR09CA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA041.md): WSK PZL Mielec M-18A · Mountain Home, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 8, 2008 · N81705 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, and, his failure to properly secure the aircraft as he left the cockpit with the engine operating, which resulted in the unoccupied airplane inadvertently becoming airborne and colliding with a fence and terrain.
- [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 SEA08CA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA203.md): Snelling Zodiac · Rexburg, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2008 · N826W · Substantial damage
  > The private pilot's excessive use of the flight controls and improper landing flair, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent gear collapse.
- [NTSB SEA08LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA190.md): Lien Zodiac 601 XL · Coeur d'Alene, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2008 · N9881T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after the engine experienced a loss of power. Contributing to the accident was the mixture control arm separating from the fuel metering valve shaft.
- [NTSB SEA08TA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08TA188.md): Hughes 369D · Bonners Ferry, ID · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 18, 2008 · N622PB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning for the takeoff and the helicopter loading that exceeded the lift performance capability of the helicopter.
- [NTSB SEA08CA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA183.md): Grumman Acft Eng G-164A · Hazelton, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 18, 2008 · N6702Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the tailwind and failure to attain and maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. The tailwind was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB SEA08CA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA186.md): Cessna 140A · Lowman, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2008 · N1161D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB SEA08CA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA168.md): WSL PZL Mielec · Caldwell, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 29, 2008 · N81541 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain clearance from a power line while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was a vehicle.
- [NTSB LAX08CA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA250.md): Cessna 182N · Big Creek, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2008 · N92767 · Substantial damage
  > The airplane encountered a downdraft during the landing flare. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB LAX08CA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA237.md): Cessna 172 · Salmon, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 21, 2008 · N9912Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to take off in known adverse wind conditions that lead to an encounter with a windshear, the resulting inability of the pilot to maintain airspeed, and a stall/mush into the terrain.
- [NTSB SEA08LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA159.md): Mooney M20E · Big Creek, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2008 · N5652Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to abort the landing and failure to achieve the proper touchdown point. Contributing to the accident was a high density altitude.
- [NTSB LAX08LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA217.md): Lancair LC41-550FG · Hailey, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2008 · N2544W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of directional control while taxiing due to the failure of the right brake.
- [NTSB LAX08CA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA210.md): Cessna TU206G · Coeur d'Alene, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2008 · N4776U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment and clearance from a large rock on the side of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot to maintain the runway environment of his private strip clear of obstructions.
- [NTSB LAX08CA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA205.md): La Moutte Trike · Weizer, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2008 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB LAX08CA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA204.md): Aeronca 7DC · Elk River, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2008 · N83056 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB LAX08LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA197.md): Boeing D75N1 · Driggs, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2008 · N19BB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was wind gusts.
- [NTSB LAX08CA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA238.md): Cessna 182J · Yellow Pine, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2008 · N3381F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's non-stabilized approach that resulted in an improper flare and porpoise down the runway.
- [NTSB LAX08LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA193.md): Snow S2C · Glenn's Ferry, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2008 · N1661S · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate airspeed resulting in an aerodynamic stall/spin while maneuvering.
- [NTSB SEA08CA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA154.md): Uetz, Walter Spitfire II · Kamiah, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2008 · N7530L · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure maintain the proper descent rate during the last part of his approach to a forced landing in an open hayfield.
- [NTSB SEA08CA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA153.md): Hammond MH1 · McCall, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2008 · N234MH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a inadvertent ground loop. Contributing to the accident were variable winds that resulted in a landing tailwind, and rough terrain.
- [NTSB LAX08CA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA186.md): Alon A2 · Sandpoint, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2008 · N1018S · Substantial damage
  > The airplane struck a deer on the runway while performing touch-and-go landings. Contributing to the accident was the dusk light condition.
- [NTSB LAX08CA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA245.md): Cessna 180 · Atlanta, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2008 · N2294C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged speed and distance during the intentional touchdown in the last half of the runway, which resulted in a landing overrun. Contributing to the accident was the muddy runway condition.
- [NTSB LAX08LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA177.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Wilder, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2008 · N48571 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power as a result of failure of the supercharger. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA08LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA134.md): Hawker Beechcraft E-55 · Coeur d'Alene, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2008 · N5885C · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX08CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA125.md): Grumman AA-5A · Atlanta, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 4, 2008 · N9720U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed during the takeoff to clear trees during the initial climb. Contributing factors were the soft and rough nature of the short runway surface.
- [NTSB SEA08FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA116.md): Cessna 172N · McCall, ID · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 3, 2008 · N75856 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain adequate visual lookout and clearance from another airplane while attempting to land on the same runway. Contributing to the accident was the non-standard pattern entry of the pilot.
- [NTSB SEA08CA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA126.md): Cessna 172M · Dixie, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 3, 2008 · N20406 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the vegetation during takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA08LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA114.md): Canup Titan Tornado S · Council, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2008 · N706BC · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the tip of the wood propeller due to damage caused by a foreign object.
- [NTSB LAX08LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA083.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer G-164B · Genesee, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2008 · N8148K · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight failure of the rudder attachment point due to severe corrosion, which made directional control of the airplane not possible during landing.
- [NTSB LAX08CA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA081.md): Maule M-8-235 · Grangeville, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 22, 2008 · N205MX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop/swerve. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of recent experience.
- [NTSB LAX08CA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA091.md): Beech F90 · Idaho Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 20, 2008 · N124BK · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudged distance and airspeed that led to a failure to attain the proper touchdown point and a runway overrun. Contributing factors were the snow and muddy conditions off the runway.
- [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.

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

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

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