# NTSB investigations, 2008, NC

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 ERA09LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA106.md): Reamer RV7A · Wadesboro, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 2008 · N675RV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while on approach for a precautionary landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA09LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA096.md): Piper PA-28-235 · New Bern, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2008 · N38558 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA072.md): Leroy Lakey Corben ACE · Cherryville, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 2008 · N13LL · Substantial damage
  > A throttle control malfunction during initial climb, as reported by the pilot.
- [NTSB ERA09CA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA122.md): Dassault-Breguet Falcon 50 · Asheville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 24, 2008 · N200SG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure that the airplane's wheels were properly secured before releasing the parking brake.
- [NTSB ERA09CA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA065.md): Piper PA46 · Oak Island, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 18, 2008 · N6913Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident were gusting crosswinds.
- [NTSB ERA09CA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA040.md): Fox Jack G Mong Biwin · Thomasville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 2, 2008 · N318CF · Substantial damage
  > The builder’s failure to set adequate propeller pitch during propeller installation.
- [NTSB ERA09LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA033.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Plymouth, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2008 · N3568W · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The Piper Dakota (PA-28-236) pilot's failure to see and avoid the Piper Cherokee (PA-32-260).
- [NTSB ERA09CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA035.md): Cessna 172 · Asheville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 1, 2008 · N2055R · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA09LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA025.md): Moses Tim C Quicksilver · Wingate, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2008 · N184GT · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a fractured crankshaft.
- [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 MIA08LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA188.md): Mooney M20C · Wallace, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2008 · N21MY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff when the engine failed to develop full power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to remove the intake plugs prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB MIA08CA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA184.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer G-164B · Pantego, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 29, 2008 · N8137K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on the landing roll out.
- [NTSB NYC08CA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA269.md): Cessna 172M · Jefferson, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 3, 2008 · N73594 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control during the takeoff roll for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the severity of the event was the descending embankment adjacent to the runway.
- [NTSB MIA08CA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA157.md): Cessna 172 · Wingate, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 2, 2008 · N6026A · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around.
- [NTSB NYC08FA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA260.md): Piper PA-23 · Highlands, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2008 · N1180P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to fly into an area of thunderstorms, which resulted in an in-flight breakup. Contributing to the accident was the air traffic controller's failure to comply with FAA directives regarding issuance of precipitation location and…
- [NTSB NYC08LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA234.md): Bombardier CL-600-2C10 · Charlotte, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2008 · N725PS · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The tugdriver and wing walker's lack of communication and the tugdriver's failure to properly monitor the wing walker. Contributing to the accident was the lightning in the vicinity of the airport, which resulted in the ground crewmembers not wearing headsets.
- [NTSB NYC08CA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA229.md): Piper PA-18-105 · Fayetteville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2008 · N221T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll out.
- [NTSB LAX08LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA181.md): Airborne Edge · Dunn, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2008 · N9393S · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around.
- [NTSB MIA08CA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA112.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Roseboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 5, 2008 · N300PB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff roll.
- [NTSB NYC08LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA204.md): Cessna 421C · Greenville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2008 · N49DD · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction and premature retraction of the landing gear for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA08LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA109.md): Piper J3C-65 · Durham, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2008 · N3544N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while approaching to land.
- [NTSB NYC08CA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA188.md): Pilatus PC-12 · Burnsville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2008 · N522DJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. Contributing to the accident was the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC08FA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA180.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Cruso, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 12, 2008 · N64FP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions with moderate to severe turbulence prevailing. Contributing to the accident were the instrument meteorological conditions and turbulence.
- [NTSB NYC08LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA176.md): Desalvatore Al Lancair IV-P · Snow Hill, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2008 · N101BX · Destroyed
  > An inadvertent encounter with icing conditions, resulting in a loss of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight decision making.
- [NTSB ANC08LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA063.md): Shaffstall Kolb Firestar II · Concord, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2008 · N40737 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB NYC08CA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA169.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Chapel Hill, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 22, 2008 · N345RP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB MIA08CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA151.md): Cessna 182P · Salisbury, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 16, 2008 · N52415 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare during landing.
- [NTSB MIA08FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08FA081.md): Cirrus SR22 · Waxhaw, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2008 · N615WM · 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 tailwind.
- [NTSB NYC08FA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA134.md): Robinson R22 Beta II · Wilmington, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2008 · N2215R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper rotor rpm after a partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC08CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA097.md): Christen Industries Eagle II · Boone, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 9, 2008 · N712RP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance/altitude while on the final leg of the traffic pattern. Contributing to the accident were the proximity of the trees to the threshold, and the lack of a displaced threshold.
- [NTSB MIA08FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08FA052.md): Kaylor J E/Strahlmann R L RV-4 · Elkin, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 2008 · N580RG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt an aerobatic maneuver in close proximity to the ground.
- [NTSB NYC08MA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08MA090.md): Raytheon C90A · Mount Airy, NC · Accident · 6 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2008 · N57WR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's improper decision to descend below the minimum descent altitude, and failure to follow the published missed approach…
- [NTSB NYC08CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA088.md): Bombardier 35A · Charlotte, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 30, 2008 · N55F · Substantial damage
  > The tug driver's failure to stop for a taxiway stop sign.

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

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

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