# NTSB investigations, 2008, OR

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 WPR09LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA052.md): Adkins Ridge Runner II · Mulino, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2008 · N825PB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain an adequate airspeed that resulted in a stall/mush during the initial climb. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's lack of experience in this make and model airplane and the improper adjustment of the propeller pitch.
- [NTSB WPR09FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA027.md): Cessna P206 · Estacada, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2008 · N2570X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while on approach to land at night. Contributing to the accident was the electrical system failure and the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB WPR09LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA013.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Portland, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2008 · N3BT · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight engine fire due to the fatigue fracture of an exhaust pipe that resulted from a failure of the pipe's slip joint.
- [NTSB SEA08CA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA204.md): Goetz RAF 2000 · Mulino, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2008 · N554BG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB LAX08CA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA291.md): Taylorcraft F19 · Harper, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2008 · N208AP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree during the takeoff initial climb.
- [NTSB SEA08CA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA197.md): Cessna A185F · Lakeview, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2008 · N185ZZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A contributing factor was the rough terrain.
- [NTSB SEA08LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA193.md): Wasson Loehle Loehle P-40 · Oregon City, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2008 · N510JW · Substantial damage
  > The loss of total engine power due to a cold seizure.
- [NTSB LAX08CA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA285.md): Mason Falconar F-11 · Creswell, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 28, 2008 · N65017 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a stabilized approach, inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, and failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB LAX08CA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA280.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Wasco, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2008 · N2870D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.
- [NTSB LAX08CA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA282.md): Boeing BV234 · Burns, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2008 · N239CH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles while taxiing.
- [NTSB LAX08CA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA262.md): Let Blanik L-13 · Bend, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2008 · N62345 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged distance/altitude which resulted in an undershoot while on final approach to land. Factors contributing to the accident were the lack of thermal lift (sinking air), and the lack of suitable terrain for the off-airport landing.
- [NTSB LAX08FA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08FA256.md): Cessna 172K · Gearhart, OR · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2008 · N828CC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the initial climb after takeoff due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB LAX08CA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA278.md): Piper PA-22 · St. Paul, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2008 · N2441P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged altitude, speed, and subsequent failure to attain the proper touchdown point while landing.
- [NTSB SEA08FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA161.md): Cessna 441 · Sunriver, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2008 · N441HK · Destroyed
  > The pilot's misjudged landing flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the go-around after one of the airplane's propellers struck the runway.
- [NTSB LAX08LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA226.md): Jonsson Sonerai · Hood River, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2008 · N8050R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the emergency landing roll with a tailwind. Contributing was the partial separation of the left aileron that prompted the pilot to attempt the emergency landing.
- [NTSB LAX08LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA304.md): Beech N35 · The Dalles, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2008 · N931B · Substantial damage
  > A collapse of the right main landing gear for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX08CA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA227.md): Beech E17B · Hubbard, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 8, 2008 · N233EB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of brakes during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB LAX08CA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA243.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Canyon City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2008 · N2851Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the gusting tailwind.
- [NTSB LAX08CA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA208.md): Pipistrel Virus 912 · Bend, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2008 · N126BF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, inadequate bounced landing recovery, and his failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB SEA08LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA156.md): Cessna TR182 · Bend, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2008 · N7XZ · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the crankshaft during cruise flight due to fatigue.
- [NTSB LAX08LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA201.md): Cessna A185F · Rainier, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2008 · N5403E · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent extension of the left float's landing gear to near the down position due to a failure of the gear's rear hydraulic seal.
- [NTSB SEA08LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA157.md): Rockwell 690B · Baker City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2008 · N9KG · Substantial damage
  > The landing gear collapse during the landing roll due to the fracture of the inboard hydraulic cylinder clevis pin housing boss for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX08CA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA185.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Philomath, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2008 · N4000Y · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm during a pinnacle approach and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action and inadequate supervision of the flight. Contributing to the accident was the downdraft weather condition.
- [NTSB LAX08CA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA174.md): Cessna 182 · Cottage Grove, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2008 · N182RA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged landing flare.
- [NTSB LAX08LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA168.md): Mkii Lancair Legacy 2000 · Bend, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2008 · N199L · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the Number 3 cylinder connecting rod.
- [NTSB SEA08CA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA143.md): Cessna 150M · Cove, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 28, 2008 · N63422 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain during a go-around.
- [NTSB SEA08LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA140.md): Hutton KR-2 · Roseburg, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 2008 · N4GJ · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the pilot's modification of the induction system, and the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering to a landing area following the power loss.
- [NTSB SEA08LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA138.md): Kolb Kolbra · Jordan Valley, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 2008 · N49KK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering that led to a stall/mush.
- [NTSB SEA08CA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA141.md): Piper PA-20 · Fields, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2008 · N7076K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the approach. Contributing to the accident was a windshear.
- [NTSB LAX08CA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA156.md): Cessna 172P · Troutdale, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 24, 2008 · N62348 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in collision with a runway light.
- [NTSB LAX08CA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA143.md): Mason RV-9A · Pacific City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2008 · N486EM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare and failure to maintain control following a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was a temporary partial loss of power due to carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB SEA08CA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA131.md): Diamond Aircraft Industries DA-40 · Lakeview, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 11, 2008 · N196DC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA08CA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA130.md): Beech B19 · Burns, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2008 · N9342S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control. The shifting wind was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA08CA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA112.md): Cessna 185E · Bend, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 26, 2008 · N185NH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was an unexpected crosswind gust.
- [NTSB LAX08IA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08IA093.md): Bennett Lancair 320 · Hillsboro, OR · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2008 · N456 · Minor damage
  > The malfunction of the airplane's battery and alternator that resulted in the failure of the landing gear to extend and lock in place.
- [NTSB SEA08LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA098.md): Kenney RV6 · Aurora, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2008 · N65MK · Substantial damage
  > A propeller malfunction for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX08LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA080.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Portland, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2008 · N4098A · Substantial damage
  > The failure of company maintenance personnel to install the upper pivot bolt through the pivot hole in the upper end of the landing gear actuating rod, and the company maintenance inspector's inadequate inspection of the work performed.
- [NTSB SEA08FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA078.md): Lancair LC41 · Portland, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2008 · N621ER · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to follow the missed approach procedure. Contributing to the accident were the fog and below landing minimums visibility conditions.
- [NTSB SEA08LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA072.md): Wooters Lancair ES · Albany, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2008 · N329BW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain aircraft control while in cruise flight. Contributing to the accident were inadequate planning/decision, icing conditions, and continued flight into known icing conditions.
- [NTSB LAX08CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA053.md): Cessna 172N · Beaver Marsh, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 25, 2008 · N734KU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision to land on a snow covered runway without first determining the depth of the snow.

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

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

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