# NTSB investigations, 2008, PA

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 ERA09LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA098.md): Hess John L Spezio II · Newville, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2008 · N66JH · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor ice as a result of the pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat.
- [NTSB DCA09IA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA09IA017.md): Bombardier CL-600-2B19 · Philadelphia, PA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2008 · N407AW · Minor damage
  > the failure of the maintenance personnel to properly complete the installation, and the inspection personnel to conduct the proper functional test, of the left main landing gear uplock assembly.
- [NTSB ERA09IA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09IA056.md): DeHavilland DHC-8-311 · Philadelphia, PA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2008 · N326EN · Minor damage
  > The mechanical overload of the nosewheel steering links for undetermined reasons, which resulted in nose landing gear rotation and its subsequent wedging within the wheel well structure.
- [NTSB ERA09CA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA044.md): Quicksilver II Mxlii · Knoxville, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 7, 2008 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The reason for this occurrence was undetermined.
- [NTSB ERA09CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA042.md): Sundt Daniel N Rotorway Exec 162-F · West Chester, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 4, 2008 · N8286D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance above terrain while performing a pedal turn.
- [NTSB ERA09LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA031.md): Hughes 369D · Carroll Township, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2008 · N606AS · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the improper assembly of the compressor discharge tubes to the combustion liner.
- [NTSB ERA09IA499](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09IA499.md): Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · Allentown, PA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2008 · N801SB · Minor damage
  > The fatigue failure of a blade in the second-stage turbine wheel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB MIA08LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA205.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA42 · Lancaster, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2008 · N482TS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the accident airplane make and model.
- [NTSB MIA08CA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA198.md): Mooney M20S · New Castle, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2008 · N2184N · Substantial damage
  > The on-ground collision with a deer during the takeoff roll. A contributing factor in the accident was the failure to completely secure the airport perimeter.
- [NTSB OPS08IA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS08IA015.md): Bombardier CL-600-2C1 · Allentown, PA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2008 · N506MJ · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > The failure of both tower controllers to maintain awareness of the position of N736GV and ensure that the aircraft was clear of the runway before issuing a takeoff clearance to ASH7138.
- [NTSB MIA08CA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA192.md): Beech G-36 · Erie, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2008 · N710ND · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper preflight inspection of the fuel caps and his improper inflight fuel management, which led to a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC08FA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA307.md): Lindstrand Balloons 150A · Phoenixville, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2008 · N844LB · Substantial damage
  > The separation of a portion of a fuel fitting during a hard landing resulting in release of fuel and a fire in the balloons basket area. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to follow the manufacturer's published procedures to shut down the…
- [NTSB MIA08CA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA182.md): Cessna 172K · Tunkhannock, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2008 · N79210 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper airspeed while landing.
- [NTSB NYC08CA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA301.md): Steppling RV-6A · Toughkenamon, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 2, 2008 · N69RV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB MIA08FA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08FA177.md): Cessna T310R · Latrobe, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2008 · N3180M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's impairment/incapacitation (cardiovascular) resulting in the pilot being unable to control the airplane.
- [NTSB OPS08IA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS08IA012.md): Cessna 172 · Reading, PA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2008 · N54020 · No damage
  > The tower local controller permitted an aircraft to conduct a low approach and another aircraft to land on a closed runway. Contributing to the incident were the arrival radar controller who failed to correct the local controller when advised an aircraft…
- [NTSB NYC08LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA287.md): Bell 206A · Barnesville, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2008 · N67AR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during the low-speed, low-altitude maneuver which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness.
- [NTSB MIA08LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA168.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Jeannette, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2008 · N9403D · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the brakes to function due to inadequate inspection of the brake cable by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB NYC08FA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA265.md): Cessna 550 · Reading, PA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2008 · N827DP · Substantial damage
  > The air traffic controller’s failure to properly monitor the runway environment. Contributing to the accident was the tractor operator’s failure to scan the active runway prior to crossing, and the Federal Aviation Administration’s inadequate emphasis on…
- [NTSB NYC08FA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA261.md): Eclipse EA500 · West Chester, PA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2008 · N333MY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point, and his excessive airspeed on approach.
- [NTSB MIA08CA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA143.md): Cessna TR182 · Factoryville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2008 · N739AZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's diverted attention while on final approach and his delay in performing a go-around during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident were sun glare and excessive airspeed.
- [NTSB NYC08FA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA242.md): Beech V35B · Lancaster, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2008 · N9438Q · Substantial damage
  > A complete loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC08CA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA220.md): Cessna 172P · Lancaster, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2008 · N52632 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB NYC08CA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA216.md): Schweizer S6S 2-33 · Mercer, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2008 · N5714S · Substantial damage
  > The private pilot's improper aircraft handling.
- [NTSB DCA08FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA08FA075.md): Douglas MD-10 · Raymond, PA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2008 · N554FE · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew's failure to adequately monitor the airplane's airspeed during the holding pattern, leading to the onset of an aerodynamic stall and subsequent structural damage to the tail from buffet.
- [NTSB NYC08CA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA210.md): Bell 206L-4 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 8, 2008 · N94PD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during hover, which resulted in an inadvertent impact with the ground.
- [NTSB CHI08LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA153.md): Just Highlander · Danville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2008 · N6366 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's loss of control during takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC08FA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA198.md): Eurocopter Deutschland EC 135 P2+ · Pottsville, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 31, 2008 · N238AM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to ensure that both engine switches were in the FLIGHT position for takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC08CA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA203.md): Cessna 180 · Kutztown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2008 · N511MH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB NYC08FA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA189.md): Grumman American AA-1C · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 22, 2008 · N9555U · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB MIA08CA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA100.md): Cessna 172A · Jamestown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 13, 2008 · N9822T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control after takeoff resulting in contact with the ground. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning resulting in a takeoff from a short, wet, soft, runway.
- [NTSB MIA08CA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA087.md): American Grumman AA 1B · State College, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 6, 2008 · N15FA · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB NYC08LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA124.md): Rockwell 112TCA · West Chester, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2008 · N4623W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure that the pitch trim was properly set for 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" = 'PA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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

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