# NTSB investigations, 2008, TN

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 ERA09CA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA117.md): Beech G35 · Chattanooga, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 30, 2008 · N400SC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid the marked helicopter dolly. Contributing to the accident were the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB ERA09FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA083.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-60 · Millington, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2008 · N452MA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper configuration of the airplane following an engine shutdown, which resulted in a low-altitude, unstabilized approach. Contributing to the accident was a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA068.md): Beech 95-B55 (T4 · Whites Creek, TN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2008 · N412ES · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to feather the left propeller and secure the left engine following the total loss of left engine power, and his subsequent failure to maintain airspeed, lateral, and directional control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the…
- [NTSB ERA09CA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA054.md): Snow 600 · Nashville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 14, 2008 · N1691S · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the propeller shaft seal in flight. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB ERA09FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA036.md): Robinson R-44 · Gallatin, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2008 · N300FX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent descent into water as a result of the dark night and limited outside visual references.
- [NTSB ERA09FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA027.md): Piper PA-30 · Selmer, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2008 · N7510Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to avoid terrain during night instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB ERA09LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA013.md): Sabre Tukan · Mohawk, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2008 · N75604 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control in flight due to a lack of flight experience or instruction. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment due to the recent use of marijuana and a prescription painkiller.
- [NTSB ERA09CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA006.md): Beech F17D · Moscow, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 3, 2008 · N18555 · Substantial damage
  > The mechanical failure of the landing gear actuation chain.
- [NTSB NYC08LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA306.md): Beech G35 · Knoxville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2008 · N4403D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations which resulted in total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB MIA08LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA185.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Sparta, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2008 · N9792E · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the nose landing gear mount during a normal landing due to an improper weld.
- [NTSB NYC08FA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA298.md): Mooney M20C · Lawrenceburg, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2008 · N6480U · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB MIA08CA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA178.md): Dehavilland DH82A · Sevierville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 30, 2008 · N80660 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the wooden propeller.
- [NTSB NYC08CA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA278.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Dresden, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2008 · N9365W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper altitude/clearance while on final approach.
- [NTSB MIA08CA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA154.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Mc Kinnon, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 2, 2008 · N4377J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC08LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA259.md): Sands Thomas E Rotorway 162 · Graysville, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2008 · N412TS · Destroyed
  > A loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA08CA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA150.md): Buckeye Breeze · New Market, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2008 · N3511N · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to consider the aircraft's performance for the takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC08FA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA238.md): Cessna 152 · Rossville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2008 · N5372B · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB NYC08CA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA191.md): Cessna 172M · Chuckey, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2008 · N74WC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was his failure to abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC08LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA185.md): Gulfstream American AA-5A · Lewisburg, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 2008 · N26975 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during the initial climb, and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while attempting to return to the airport resulting in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB NYC08LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA165.md): Dragon Fly GT-500 · Paris, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2008 · N101GP · Substantial damage
  > A fuel system configuration that was not in accordance with the engine manufacturer's published guidance, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB NYC08LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA144.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Covington, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2008 · N66AH · Destroyed
  > A fire of undetermined origin.
- [NTSB NYC08CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA120.md): Cessna 140 · Dayton, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 2, 2008 · N3536V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB NYC08CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA125.md): Cessna 140 · Halls, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 19, 2008 · N2086V · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate remedial action. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB MIA08CA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA064.md): Clutton Eric Fred S1 · Tullahoma, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 16, 2008 · N4499Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain 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" = 'TN' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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

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