# NTSB investigations, 2008, MN

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 CEN09CA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA109.md): Piper PA28 · Ely, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 17, 2008 · N845D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident were the reduced left main landing gear wheel rotation for undetermined reasons and the snow-covered runway.
- [NTSB CEN09CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA053.md): Cessna 172F · Hutchinson, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 5, 2008 · N5556R · Substantial damage
  > The bird that the airplane struck while on final approach.
- [NTSB CEN09CA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA049.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Blaine, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 4, 2008 · N558SR · Substantial damage
  > The deer impacting the airplane during takeoff roll.
- [NTSB CEN09CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA008.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Crookston, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 1, 2008 · N251ND · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was the student pilot's limited flight experience. Additional factors were the presence of the ditch adjacent to the runway and the resulting collapse of the…
- [NTSB CHI08CA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA289.md): Cub Crafters CC18-180 · Crookston, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 19, 2008 · N18ND · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB CHI08CA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA285.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Lakeville, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2008 · N4349K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's lack of clearance from the approach lights and the distraction of those bright approach lights during his night approach.
- [NTSB CHI08CA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA266.md): Air Tractor AT-301A · Jasper, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 25, 2008 · N3654T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to assure the primer control was locked during the aircraft preflight. Factors associated with the accident were the low altitude at which the airplane was operating, the fence, the roadway, and the ditch.
- [NTSB CHI08CA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA265.md): Piper PA-28-161 · New Ulm, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 24, 2008 · N523PU · Substantial damage
  > The failure of airport personnel to correct a hazardous condition on the airport. A factor was the uncovered manhole.
- [NTSB CHI08CA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA262.md): Schweizer G-164B · Nielsville, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2008 · N773D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the crosswind landing. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind and the rough terrain.
- [NTSB CHI08CA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA257.md): Air Tractor AT-400A · Luverne, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2008 · N7307W · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the compressor turbine blades which resulted in the loss of power. Factors associated with the accident were the low altitude and the trees.
- [NTSB CHI08CA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA252.md): Hiller UH-12E · Cokato, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 15, 2008 · N945HA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not visually identify and maintain clearance with the power lines, and the pilot's inability to maintain control of the helicopter once it contacted the power lines. Factors associated with the accident were the low altitude operations being…
- [NTSB CHI08CA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA254.md): Bell 47G-3B · Kenyon, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2008 · N47AH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in the helicopter settling with power.
- [NTSB CHI08CA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA243.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Cosmos, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 11, 2008 · N7297Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the guide wire while maneuvering on an aerial application flight. Contributing to the accident was the presence of the guide wire.
- [NTSB CHI08CA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA250.md): Piper J-3 · North Branch, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2008 · N42080 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power as a result of oil starvation to the number one rod bearing and number one connecting rod. Contributing to the accident was the rough terrain.
- [NTSB CHI08CA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA249.md): Morane-Saulnier MS-760/B · St Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2008 · N69X · Substantial damage
  > Restriction of the elevator controls due to the presence of the seat belt buckled around the co-pilot control stick. An additional cause was the failure of the pilot to verify that the flight controls were unobstructed before flight. Contributing factors were…
- [NTSB DCA08MA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA08MA085.md): Raytheon Corporate Jets BAE 125-800A · Owatonna, MN · Accident · 8 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Jul 31, 2008 · N818MV · Destroyed
  > The captain’s decision to attempt a go-around late in the landing roll with insufficient runway remaining. Contributing to the accident were (1) the pilots’ poor crew coordination and lack of cockpit discipline; (2) fatigue, which likely impaired both pilots’…
- [NTSB CHI08CA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA227.md): Head Balloons AX9-118 · Cook, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2008 · N3106K · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to land in a confined area. Contributing to the accident were the hidden power transmission lines and the confined landing site.
- [NTSB CHI08LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA219.md): Kolb Mark II · Chisholm, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2008 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI08LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA228.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Maple Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2008 · N605EV · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor's delayed remedial action to the encountered stall. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's slow airspeed and inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CHI08CA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA221.md): Cessna 150G · Grand Rapids, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 25, 2008 · N8668J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident were the crosswind and wind gusts.
- [NTSB CHI08CA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA176.md): Aero Commander S2R · Clontarf, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2008 · N5519X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power transmission lines. Contributing to the accident was the power transmission lines.
- [NTSB CHI08LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA180.md): Smith Aerostar 601P · Alexandria, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2008 · N601TS · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI08CA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA167.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Wadena, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2008 · N697DM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the tail wheel airplane during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience in tail wheel airplanes.
- [NTSB CHI08CA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA164.md): Hughes 269B · Cook, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2008 · N9357F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining tail rotor effectiveness while turning in cruise.
- [NTSB CHI08LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA154.md): Beech A36 · Grand Rapids, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2008 · N7214Y · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine thrust due to the propeller separating from the aircraft as a result of fatigue failure of the propeller attachment bolts caused by the insufficient torque of the bolts during installation.
- [NTSB CHI08CA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA155.md): Cessna 180 · Eveleth, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 7, 2008 · N4701U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot elected to land on a grass airstrip that was unsuitable for landing due to the wet, soft runway conditions. The wet, soft runway were factors.
- [NTSB CHI08IA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08IA119.md): Bombardier CL600-2D24 · Minneapolis, MN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2008 · N918XJ · No damage
  > The flying pilot's incorrect use of the thrust lever leading to the dual engine shutdown during taxi. Contributing to the incident was the flying pilot's lack of total experience in the make and model of airplane.
- [NTSB CHI08CA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA086.md): Rans S-4 Coyote I · Lakeville, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 23, 2008 · N215LY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions. Factors included the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model of the airplane and the crosswind gust.
- [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 CHI08CA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA069.md): Cessna 172N · South St. Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 22, 2008 · N738UE · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident were the snow-covered runway and the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI08LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA067.md): Ziermann RV8 · Garrison, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2008 · N617MZ · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during cruise and the misjudged flare resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the frozen lake to which the pilot performed a forced landing.

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

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

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