NTSB investigations, OR

13 cases where the defining event was Controlled flight into terr/obj (CFIT).

Cases per year

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NTSB investigations, OR per year, 2008–2026: 13 cases
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Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "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 c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'OR' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT e.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e.\"isDefiningEvent\" AND e.\"tier2Number\" = '120')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

NTSB WPR18LA127Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportYakovlev YAK 52 · Hillsboro, ORA partial loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident was…Apr 26, 2018 · N2YK · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA145Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28R · Milton-Freewater, ORThe pilot receiving instruction’s and flight instructor’s improper decision to enter a canyon surrounded by steep rising terrain and their subsequent failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering at a low altitude.Feb 28, 2018 · N323MQ · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14CA052Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206B · Milo, ORThe pilot's failure to see and avoid wires while maneuvering at a low-altitude, which resulted in the main rotor blades striking the wires.Oct 28, 2013 · N16673 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12FA136Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Goble, ORThe flight instructor's decision to continue flight into the area of reduced visibility and the pilots’ subsequent failure to maintain clearance from the hilly terrain while operating in an area of low ceilings, rain, and fog.Mar 15, 2012 · N18677 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12FA021Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182R · Lexington, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain situational awareness and terrain clearance on a dark night during the approach to landing.Oct 27, 2011 · N6545E · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11CA442Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Creation Tanarg · Corvallis, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle while taking off with a gusting crosswind.Sep 9, 2011 · N5628K · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11CA397Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Jefferson, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power transmission lines during the landing approach into the sun.Aug 19, 2011 · N2789D · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11FA116Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182K · Adrian, ORThe non-instrument-rated pilot did not maintain sufficient altitude to clear mountainous terrain while in cruise flight in the dark.Jan 30, 2011 · N3083Q · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11TA083Accident · No injuriesFinal reportQuest Kodiak 100 · Reedsport, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines during a low-level aerial observation flight. Contributing to the accident was pilot's failure to review a route hazards map prior to initiating the flight.Dec 31, 2010 · N702FW · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11FA047Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C35 · Enterprise, ORThe noninstrumented pilot’s inadequate weather planning, which resulted in his failure to maintain visual flight while maneuvering under low ceilings in rainy and foggy conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain.Nov 14, 2010 · N747MT · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10GA113Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportCessna 182R · Corvallis, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while operating into a known area of mountain obscuration due to low clouds, precipitation, and mist.Jan 18, 2010 · N702 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10LA006Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTurpen RV-8 · Yankton, ORThe pilot's inadequate planning during an instrument approach and failure to maintain the published minimum altitudes, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.Oct 5, 2009 · N61FS · Substantial damageNTSB SEA08FA078Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportLancair LC41 · Portland, ORThe pilot's failure to follow the missed approach procedure. Contributing to the accident were the fog and below landing minimums visibility conditions.Feb 16, 2008 · N621ER · Destroyed