# NTSB investigations: Weatherly 620B

A list on [Weatherly 620B](https://openairdocs.org/model/weatherly-620b.md).

Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.

- [NTSB ERA26FA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26FA341.md): Weatherly 620 · Lynchburg, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Sep 17, 2026 · N20003 · Substantial damage
  > On September 17, 2026, about 0720 eastern daylight time, a Weatherly Aviation Company Inc. 602B, N20003, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Lynchburg, South Carolina. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as…
- [NTSB CEN25LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA286.md): Weatherly 620B · Rushmore, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 23, 2025 · N2032J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a tree during low-level maneuvering.
- [NTSB WPR25LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA165.md): Weatherly 620B · Lewiston, MT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 30, 2025 · N90393 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering at a low altitude.
- [NTSB GAA20CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA033.md): Weatherly 620 · Fabens, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 17, 2019 · N9033T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power wires while maneuvering at a low altitude.
- [NTSB ERA19LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA263.md): Weatherly 620 · Russellville, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 2, 2019 · N90104 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid powerlines during low-altitude agricultural spraying flight operations.
- [NTSB GAA17CA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA225.md): Weatherly 620B · Lewistown, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 10, 2017 · N9004M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain altitude during low-altitude maneuvers in flat light conditions.
- [NTSB CEN17LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA038.md): Weatherly 620B · Coleman, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2016 · N2035J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN15LA399](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA399.md): Weatherly 620B · Hancock, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2015 · N2005C · Destroyed
  > The in-flight failure of the left wing lower forward attach point under normal loading conditions due to corrosion and fatigue cracking in the center section hinge brackets. Contributing to the accident was the operator's inadequate maintenance and overweight…
- [NTSB GAA15CA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA171.md): Weatherly 620B · Hatch, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 9, 2015 · N2034P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain obstacle clearance, and the airplane struck a transmission line wire during aerial application operations.
- [NTSB CEN13FA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA324.md): Weatherly 620B · Ludlow, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2013 · N350WR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was task- and/or work-related fatigue.
- [NTSB CEN12LA514](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA514.md): Weatherly 620B · Holcomb, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2012 · N2008S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power shortly after takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN11LA541](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA541.md): Weatherly 620B · Hettinger, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2011 · N90181 · Substantial damage
  > Internal failure of the engine for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA452](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA452.md): Weatherly 620B · New England, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 21, 2009 · N2027K · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB DEN08LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA150.md): Weatherly 620B · Atkinson, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2008 · N2036U · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to water contamination and corrosion within the fuel system at an undetermined time and from an undetermined source.
- [NTSB DFW08CA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA098.md): Weatherly 620B · Coleman, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 13, 2008 · N2035J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control on the landing roll. A contributing factor was the variable wind.
- [NTSB CHI07LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA207.md): Weatherly 620B · Wyoming, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2007 · N9026E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines during the aerial application flight. Contributing to the accident were the power lines and the low altitude.
- [NTSB CHI06CA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA225.md): Weatherly 620B · Sioux Center, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 8, 2006 · N9012P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel system which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and his failure to maintain aircraft control during the subsequent forced landing. A factor to the accident was the soybean crop.
- [NTSB CHI05LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA213.md): Weatherly 620-B · Osage, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2005 · N6305W · Destroyed
  > The partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Contributing factors were the wires and the trees.
- [NTSB SEA05CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA132.md): Weatherly 620B · Teton, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2005 · N2021V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power transmission lines while maneuvering.
- [NTSB CHI05LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA104.md): Weatherly 620B · Downs, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2005 · N9026F · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the failure of the number two cylinder which was the result of the maintenance facility's failure to detect the fatigue crack in the number two cylinder during the engine overhaul. A factor to the accident was the soft field.
- [NTSB LAX01LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA268.md): Weatherly 620B · Winnemucca, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2001 · N90191 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the wires while he was maneuvering for an aerial application run.
- [NTSB SEA00LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA051.md): Weatherly 620B · Odell, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2000 · N9040V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude over, or clearance with, a tree. Factors contributing to the occurrence of the accident were the tree and sharply rising terrain. A factor contributing to the severity of the accident was a post-crash fuel…
- [NTSB FTW99LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA251.md): Weatherly 620B · Big Spring, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1999 · N4660M · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI99LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA297.md): Weatherly 201B · Oberlin, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1999 · N197SK · Substantial damage
  > Engine failure due to an undertorqued carburetor fulcrum screw. Contributing factors were the muddy terrain and the low altitude of the aerial operation.
- [NTSB CHI99LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA214.md): Weatherly 620B · Timber Lake, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1999 · N350WR · Substantial damage
  > the pilots selection of the shorter runway and his failure to abort the takeoff. Factors to the accident were the high density altitude, the fence and the fence posts.
- [NTSB SEA99LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA089.md): Weatherly 620B · Tetonia, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1999 · N2033N · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the right magneto drive gear shaft. Factors include the absence of any suitable terrain on which to perform an emergency landing, and the rough/uneven condition of the terrain on which the pilot was forced to land.
- [NTSB FTW99LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA149.md): Weatherly 620B · Whiteface, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1999 · N6305W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the soft ground and the standing water on the runway.
- [NTSB LAX99LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA107.md): Weatherly 620B · Yuma, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1999 · N2014U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from the power lines during an aerial application flight. A factor in the accident was the dark night lighting conditions.
- [NTSB FTW98FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA028.md): Weatherly 620B · Cee Vee, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1997 · N46278 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines during an aerial application flight.
- [NTSB SEA97LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA169.md): Weatherly 620B · Newdale, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1997 · N9022H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight/planning preparation which resulted in the aircraft exceeding the maximum gross weight, and inability to climb. A factor was high density altitude.
- [NTSB SEA97LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA074.md): Weatherly 620B · Wasco, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1997 · N20113 · Substantial damage
  > the partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for a precautionary landing. A factor was the rough terrain.
- [NTSB FTW96LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA241.md): Weatherly 620B · Dumas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1996 · N2004L · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main gear torque link during landing roll as a result of its improper assembly by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB FTW95FA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA231.md): Weatherly 620B · Flagler, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1995 · N20119 · Destroyed
  > Failure by the pilot to maintain clearance from the static line of a power transmission array during an aerial application flight.
- [NTSB FTW93LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA177.md): Weatherly 620B · Crowley, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1993 · N2002E · Substantial damage
  > Severe propeller and airframe vibration for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.

## 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_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('9630605', '9630607')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/weatherly-620b/ntsb

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