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NTSB WPR27FA015Accident · 1 fatalClass 4 · FieldInvestigation openBertling Courtney MXL-2 · Newberg, OROct 12, 2026 · N947BX · Substantial damageNTSB WPR25LA010Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportEnstrom Helicopter 280C · Vale, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain engine and rotor rpm during takeoff, that resulted in a hard landing.Oct 9, 2024 · N646H · Substantial damageNTSB WPR24FA289Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportCessna 421C · Fairview, OROn August 31, 2024, about 1030 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 421C, N421GP was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Fairview, Oregon. The two pilots and one person on the ground were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code…Aug 31, 2024 · N421GP · Substantial damageNTSB WPR24LA228Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV-12IS · Scappoose, ORThe pilot’s failure to remove the seat belt used as a flight control lock from the right control stick before takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control, an aerodynamic stall, and a collision with terrain during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the…Jul 2, 2024 · N725FA · Substantial damageNTSB WPR24LA036Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell OH-58A · Estacada, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control during an external load operation, which resulted in the helicopter’s main rotor blades impacting the tail boom.Nov 15, 2023 · N103WC · Substantial damageNTSB WPR24FA004Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Newberg, ORThe pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain control of the airplane and the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the flight, which resulted in a stall/spin from which they were unable to recover.Oct 4, 2023 · N8360K · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23LA255Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAvia Stroitel AC-5M · North Plains, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the motor glider, which resulted in an inflight overstress separation of the right wing during a high-speed, high-wing-load spiral dive recovery. Contributing to the accident was the inadequately manufactured wing…Jul 5, 2023 · N40233 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23LA243Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportKitfox 2 · Cave Junction, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Jun 24, 2023 · N729U · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23LA150Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCompagnie Daher TBM 700 · Ashland, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an attempted go around, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.Apr 7, 2023 · N6924G · DestroyedNTSB WPR22LA182Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAirbus Helicopters AS 350B3 · Christmas Valley, ORThe pilot’s inability to maintain control in high wind conditions while repositioning during a landing attempt, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with terrain.May 19, 2022 · N851AL · Substantial damageNTSB WPR22FA055Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Medford, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the initial climb into clouds due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain.Dec 6, 2021 · N64BR · DestroyedNTSB WPR21FA265Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportNorth Wing Mustang · Albany, ORThe noncertificated pilot’s loss of aircraft control after a low-level turn with a bank angle that exceeded the manufacturer’s operating limitations.Jul 10, 2021 · UNREG · Substantial damageNTSB WPR21FA233Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · White City, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around, which resulted in a collision with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment due to his medical conditions and the effects of his medications.Jun 20, 2021 · N2618A · DestroyedNTSB WPR21LA204Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMcclure B J Glasair III · Eugene, ORThe pilot’s loss of airplane control during the approach to landing due to an asymmetrical flap deployment for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.May 20, 2021 · N54CB · DestroyedNTSB WPR21LA179Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-30B · Corvallis, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a simulated engine out landing which resulted in impact with terrain.Apr 29, 2021 · N125RJ · Substantial damageNTSB WPR20LA201Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAvia Stroitel AC-5M · Bend, ORA loss of control just after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.Jun 30, 2020 · N263R · DestroyedNTSB WPR20LA194Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Imnaha, ORThe pilot’s excessively high pitch attitude and failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s fatigue and…Jun 24, 2020 · N9169G · Substantial damageNTSB WPR20LA155Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCSP Leasing Cavalon · Roseburg, ORA substantially unweighted rotor system for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in contact between the main rotor blade and the gyrocopter’s keel tube and a loss of control and impact with terrain.May 28, 2020 · N477AG · DestroyedNTSB GAA20CA053Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportZenair CH701 · Salem, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain lateral control during takeoff, which resulted in impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to make his first flight in an airplane he unfamiliar with before waiting for calm winds.Nov 1, 2019 · N102PH · Substantial damageNTSB WPR19LA191Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBolkow Phoebus · Alvord Desert, ORPilot’s failure to properly respond to a slack towline during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control of the glider.Jul 17, 2019 · N112AJ · DestroyedNTSB WPR19FA143Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportTop Dog TopDog Ultralight · Creswell, ORThe non-certificated pilot's loss of control while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was his lack of training in the aircraft and his impairment from illicit drugs.May 12, 2019 · UNREG · Substantial damageNTSB WPR19FA116Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportVans RV8 · Brookings, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during an aggressive maneuver that resulted in a nose down collision with terrain.Apr 18, 2019 · N791PF · Substantial damageNTSB WPR19FA077Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportRockwell 112 · Mt Hood, ORThe pilot's decision to fly the airplane in close proximity to mountainous terrain in an area of mountain wave activity that exceeded the performance capabilities of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's degraded decision making and…Jan 25, 2019 · N1332J · DestroyedNTSB GAA18CA508Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 · Corvallis, ORThe student helicopter pilot’s inadequate torque pedal application during practice approaches with a tailwind, which resulted in a loss of yaw control and a subsequent hard landing.Aug 24, 2018 · N4085T · Substantial damageNTSB WPR18FA218Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Baker City, ORThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during the landing approach as a result of his diversion of attention after a series of non-essential aircraft systems became inoperative following the failure of the engine-driven vacuum pump,…Aug 11, 2018 · N231EC · Substantial damageNTSB ANC18FA041Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMason Hal J Kitfox Model 1 · Salem, ORThe student pilot's improper decision to operate an airplane for which he was not endorsed to fly solo and in which he had limited experience or training, and his subsequent loss of airplane control after takeoff.Jun 4, 2018 · N375KF · Substantial damageNTSB WPR18LA130Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Portland, ORA hard landing for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.May 2, 2018 · N7526S · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA507Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCub Crafters CC11 100 · Hillsboro, ORThe student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while landing in crosswind conditions and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.Aug 24, 2017 · N599CC · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA432Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna TU206B · Sandy, ORThe pilot’s improper bank control during landing in gusting wind conditions.Jul 23, 2017 · N10AR · Substantial damageNTSB WPR17FA085Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 46-310P · Harrisburg, ORAn encounter with a downburst during an instrument approach, which resulted in a loss of control at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the air traffic controller's failure to solicit and disseminate pilot reports from arriving and departing…Apr 7, 2017 · N123SB · DestroyedNTSB WPR17FA052Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-236 · Port Orford, ORThe pilot's loss of vision during cruise flight, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly with a known medical condition.Jan 13, 2017 · N81839 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR16FA154Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSperling Richard G Lancair 360 · The Dalles, ORThe pilot's loss of control during an aborted landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before touchdown.Aug 1, 2016 · N528HZ · DestroyedNTSB WPR16FA087Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportNorth American AT 6A · Astoria, ORThe pilot's loss of aircraft control during a low-altitude ash dispersal maneuver. Contributing to the accident was his degraded performance due to his medical conditions.Mar 23, 2016 · N7055D · DestroyedNTSB WPR15FA152Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-140 · Mt Tom, ORThe noncertificated pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation leading to the pilot's loss of control of the airplane and subsequent collision with mountainous terrain.Apr 22, 2015 · N1729J · DestroyedNTSB WPR15LA084Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBruct J Myers RV-9A · Prineville, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during the climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin.Jan 11, 2015 · N8080S · DestroyedNTSB WPR15CA009Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Legend AL3 · Mulino, ORA loss of aircraft control during approach for landing for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.Oct 11, 2014 · N167J · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14CA301Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportErcoupe 415 C · Hubbart, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and proper alignment during approach for landing in gusting wind conditions.Jul 19, 2014 · N99621 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14CA280Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G · Gaston, ORThe pilot's inability to maintain control of the helicopter as a result of a hydraulic hose becoming entangled around the right skid.Jul 3, 2014 · N684PC · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14CA166Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18-135 · Kent, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff.Apr 12, 2014 · N1394Y · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14FA037Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMusick Lancair 235 · McMinnville, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while intentionally performing maneuvers in an effort to troubleshoot a landing gear malfunction.Oct 28, 2013 · N25DM · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13FA393Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportStuart Vortex · Scappoose, ORThe student pilot's unintentional takeoff followed by his failure to maintain control of the gyroplane during the landing approach. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s lack of both flight training and flight experience and his lack of a solo…Aug 31, 2013 · N43259 · DestroyedNTSB WPR13CA133Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Lebanon, ORThe pilot’s failure to compensate for a crosswind during initial climb, which resulted in a loss of control.Feb 22, 2013 · N1192K · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12CA431Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · McMinnville, ORThe pilot's aggressive takeoff maneuver, which resulted in a loss of control.Sep 20, 2012 · N74744 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12CA390Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule MXT-7-180A · Manzanita, ORThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for the crosswind during landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.Sep 3, 2012 · N353LS · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12LA347Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12D · Deer Island, ORA loss of helicopter control while maneuvering at low altitude for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.Aug 7, 2012 · N47035 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12CA343Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · White City, ORThe student pilot's attempt to keep the airplane airborne and continue the takeoff after the airplane bounced off the turf runway prematurely during the takeoff roll.Aug 3, 2012 · N9626D · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12FA237Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGulfstream American AA-5A · Lakeview, ORThe pilot’s decision to take off in known adverse weather conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain sufficient airspeed while maneuvering in mountainous terrain and an area of low ceilings, snow, and fog, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.May 25, 2012 · N26837 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12LA212Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C-1 · Hillsboro, ORThe flight instructor's improper decision to take off from a hover with low rotor rpm.May 13, 2012 · N61482 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12FA180Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportLeague Lancair IV-TP · Sisters, ORThe pilots’ inability to maintain control of the airplane and arrest a steep spiral dive while maneuvering for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination could not identify any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation…Apr 23, 2012 · N66HL · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11FA256Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-31ATC · Ukiah, ORThe non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to conduct a visual flight rules flight over mountainous terrain into a region covered by clouds, which likely resulted in spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of airplane control.Jun 11, 2011 · N79BF · Substantial damage