# NTSB investigations, 2008, UT

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 WPR09LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA048.md): Hughes 369HS · Fillmore, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2008 · N9154F · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a loose fuel filter upper drain cap, which was not properly secured by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB WPR09LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA043.md): Cessna 170B · Hanna, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2008 · N8387N · Substantial damage
  > The flight's encounter with adverse tailwinds and downdrafts in mountainous terrain that exceeded the airplane's climb capability.
- [NTSB WPR09IA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09IA033.md): Boeing 737-700 · Salt Lake City, UT · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 2008 · N254WN · Minor damage
  > The tug driver's failure to maintain situational awareness during the push back operation.
- [NTSB WPR09LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA026.md): Silfvast Starduster TOO · Cedar Fort, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2008 · N78DS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed and/or angle of attack to avoid a stall/spin during an aerobatic maneuver.
- [NTSB WPR09LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA016.md): Heisler Lancair Legacy · Parowan, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2008 · N151HT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to secure the canopy prior to takeoff, resulting in his inability to control the aircraft during the takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment from prescription medications and possible obstructive sleep apnea.
- [NTSB WPR09CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA006.md): Cessna 210-5(205) · Payson, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 9, 2008 · N8374Z · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident were a dark night and a cherry orchard at the location where the pilot executed the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA08CA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA211.md): Cessna 180 · Bluff, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2008 · N4646A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's encounter with the rough, uneven, and eroded condition of the airstrip.
- [NTSB LAX08CA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA297.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · American Fork, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2008 · N11698 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an inadequate altitude to enter a box canyon, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB SEA08CA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA205.md): Diamond DA40F · Provo, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2008 · N420FP · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird.
- [NTSB LAX08MA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08MA277.md): Beech A100 · Moab, UT · Accident · 10 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2008 · N601PC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain terrain clearance during takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA08FA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA175.md): Cessna 180K · Garden City, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2008 · N63217 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which led to an aerodynamic stall/spin.
- [NTSB SEA08FA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA174.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Monticello, UT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2008 · N2190X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was the low altitude.
- [NTSB LAX08CA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA248.md): Bristol Titan Tornado II · Green River, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2008 · N25JT · Substantial damage
  > The encounter with rough terrain during an off-field precautionary landing.
- [NTSB LAX08LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA240.md): Cessna 172M · Bountiful, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2008 · N7672 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX08GA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08GA239.md): Beech A200 · Salt Lake CIty, UT · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 21, 2008 · N11 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear motor (worn components) resulting in the partial collapse of the landing gear during landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight crew not following emergency checklist procedures to attempt a manual gear extension.
- [NTSB LAX08FA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08FA233.md): Hughes 369D · Price, UT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2008 · N400BE · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight performance planning for the takeoff and the loading that exceeded the lift performance capability of the helicopter.
- [NTSB LAX08CA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA232.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Ogden, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2008 · N5716D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB SEA08LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA160.md): Piper PA-28-140 · East Carbon, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2008 · N7360J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and decision to continue flight into a canyon area with questionable aircraft performance. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the precautionary landing and a high density altitude…
- [NTSB LAX08CA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA218.md): Cessna 180G · Heber, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2008 · N98FC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind weather conditions.
- [NTSB SEA08CA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA152.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Vernal, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 18, 2008 · N6235P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to verify the airplane's fuel quantity during his preflight, resulting in fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the presence of a vehicle on the road where the pilot executed his forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX08CA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA178.md): Schweizer 269C · Cedar Valley, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 13, 2008 · N54LC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering. A contributing factor was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB LAX08LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA179.md): Cessna 172S · Beaver, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2008 · N233GW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed during the initial climb as a result of his inadequate preflight planning and improper use of the mixture control. Contributing to the accident were the tailwind and high density altitude.
- [NTSB LAX08CA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA167.md): Cessna 182 · Moab, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 7, 2008 · N2375G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the tailwind condition, and improper use of additional power while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was soft ground and a gusting tailwind.
- [NTSB SEA08CA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA150.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Logan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 2, 2008 · N8279C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was a crosswind wind gust.
- [NTSB LAX08CA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA138.md): Schweizer 300C · Ogden, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 2, 2008 · N1510A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot under instruction's encounter with a settling with power condition, and the flight instructor's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm during the subsequent go-around. Also causal was the instructor pilot's delayed remedial action during the…
- [NTSB SEA08CA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA148.md): Aviat A-1B · Ogden, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2008 · N172HY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was the variable wind condition.
- [NTSB LAX08CA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA159.md): Robinson R22 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2008 · N268SH · Substantial damage
  > The student's improper use of the anti torque pedals during a practice hover autorotation, which resulted in the helicopter rolling over. Additional causes of the accident were the certificated flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the maneuver and…
- [NTSB SEA08FA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA146.md): Cessna 172R · Monticello, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 30, 2008 · N389ES · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight collision with mountainous terrain for undetermined reasons. *This report was modified on December 10, 2009.
- [NTSB LAX08LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA135.md): Maule M-5-235C · Oljato, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2008 · N9030E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to achieve a normal touchdown location and loss of directional control during landing roll out. Contributing to the accident were the runway's soft surface and short length.
- [NTSB LAX08CA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA129.md): Cessna A185F · Mexican Hat, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 3, 2008 · N185KH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB SEA08LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA110.md): Cessna 180 · Blanding, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2008 · N180XP · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the right main landing gear leg during the landing roll.
- [NTSB SEA08CA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA111.md): Aviat A-1C-200 · Bluff, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 24, 2008 · N134DD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate short-field landing procedure and excessive airspeed that resulted in a landing overrun. Contributing to the accident were gusting unfavorable winds, the short runway, and rocks off the departure end of the strip.
- [NTSB LAX08TA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08TA116.md): Hughes TH-55 · Logan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 18, 2008 · N6358Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain control of the helicopter while hovering. Contributing to the accident were the wind gusts and the pilot's lack of recent experience in helicopters.
- [NTSB LAX08CA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA100.md): Questair Venture · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 12, 2008 · N36V · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left side master brake cylinder that led to a loss of braking capability during landing rollout. A contributing factor was the presence of a ditch next to the runway's end.
- [NTSB LAX08CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA079.md): Cessna 180H · Moab, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 18, 2008 · N180LH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control. A contributing factor was the unexpected dust devil.
- [NTSB LAX08CA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA074.md): Cessna 172M · Richfield, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 11, 2008 · N80318 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the flight controls and failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB SEA08LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA090.md): Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 20-C1 · Spanish Fork, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 2008 · N765DC · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the nose wheel fork assembly attachment stud/bolt during takeoff initial climb, and the collapse of the nose gear during landing.
- [NTSB SEA08CA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA092.md): Piper PA-24 · Bountiful, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 7, 2008 · N146P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear.
- [NTSB SEA08LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA083.md): Cessna 180 · Moab, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2008 · N1732C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the tail wheel-equipped airplane during the flare/touchdown phase of a three-point landing.
- [NTSB SEA08CA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA075.md): Cessna 140 · Logan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 9, 2008 · N72957 · Substantial damage
  > The dual-student's excessive brake application, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB SEA08LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA069.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Parowan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 2008 · N73BL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision not to over fly/inspect the snow covered runway prior to landing, and his failure to align the airplane over the centerline of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the snow covered runway, the airport operator's…
- [NTSB LAX08CA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA051.md): Luscombe 8E · Brigham City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 20, 2008 · N71730 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear/ski attachment assembly due to inadequate maintenance.

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

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

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