# NTSB investigations, WA: Off-field or emergency landing

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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB WPR25LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA298.md): Cessna 185A · Ilwaco, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 27, 2025 · N186X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR25LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA308.md): Thomas Graham Teenie Two · Chehalis, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 11, 2025 · N311TS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to take off with the airplane over its maximum allowable gross weight, which degraded its climb performance and led to a subsequent off airport landing.
- [NTSB WPR25LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA259.md): Czech Aircraft Group Sro Sportcruiser · Puyallup, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Aug 25, 2025 · N538SF · Substantial damage
  > On August 25, 2025, about 1456 Pacific daylight time, a Czech Aircraft Group SRO Sportcruiser, N538SF was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Puyallup, Washington. The pilot sustained serious injuries, and the passenger was not…
- [NTSB WPR25LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA184.md): Cessna 180E · Rockford, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 20, 2025 · N2680Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent landing on rough terrain.
- [NTSB WPR25LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA177.md): Rolladen Schneider LS-7WL · Tonasket, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 11, 2025 · N78AW · Substantial damage
  > The glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight.
- [NTSB WPR24LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA206.md): Cessna 182A · Spokane Valley, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 24, 2024 · N4059D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR24FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA103.md): Cirrus Design SR22T · Bellevue, WA · Incident · No injuries · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Mar 6, 2024 · N927CS · Minor damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a fatigue fracture of the crankshaft.
- [NTSB WPR23LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA285.md): Maule M-5-235C · Eastsound, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 27, 2023 · N6201M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper in-flight fuel management, which led to fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR23LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA222.md): Cessna 150F · Wishram, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 7, 2023 · N7155F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR22LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA213.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Auburn, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 12, 2022 · N7482P · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB WPR22LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA202.md): Fischer Super Koala · Chelan, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 5, 2022 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR22LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA017.md): Cessna 177 · White Swan, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 16, 2021 · N3388T · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management.
- [NTSB WPR21LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA235.md): HPH Glasflugel · Winthrop, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 20, 2021 · N974CQ · Substantial damage
  > The glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight.
- [NTSB WPR21LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA156.md): Cessna 182H · Blakely Island, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 11, 2021 · N2030X · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during climb for reasons that could not be determined which resulted in a forced water landing.
- [NTSB WPR21FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21FA045.md): Cessna 177 · Langley, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 11, 2020 · N34633 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control while attempting to conduct an emergency landing. Contributing to the accident was a total loss of engine power as a result of…
- [NTSB WPR21LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA017.md): Piper PA28 · Puyallup, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 18, 2020 · N4673R · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power as a result of carburetor icing and the flight instructors failure to use carburetor heat.
- [NTSB WPR20CA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA041.md): Cessna 182 · Camas, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 5, 2019 · N52458 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action and the student’s failure to relinquish control, which resulted in a runway overrun and impact with a fence.
- [NTSB GAA19CA495](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA495.md): Flight Design CT2K · Hooper, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2019 · N433CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a total loss of engine power, an off-airport landing to a field, and a subsequent nose-over.
- [NTSB WPR19LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA132.md): Otterback Lightning · Woodland, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 1, 2019 · N106AL · Substantial damage
  > A complete loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB WPR19FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA091.md): Bell UH1B · Forks, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Mar 8, 2019 · N64RA · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the gas generator sealing disk as a result of the operator’s exceedance of the sealing disk life limits at too low an altitude for the pilot to accomplish a successful autorotation which resulted in the…
- [NTSB GAA19CA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA126.md): Cessna 170 · Selah, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 27, 2019 · N4087V · 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 and a subsequent forced landing and impact with a fence.
- [NTSB WPR18TA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18TA243.md): Beech 36 · Kelso, WA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 19, 2018 · N9031S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's fuel mismanagement, which led to fuel starvation, a total loss of engine power, and the subsequent forced landing to a field.
- [NTSB WPR18LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA020.md): Cessna 140 · Port Townsend, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 30, 2017 · N72339 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB GAA17CA494](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA494.md): Aerotechnik L 13 SEH Vivat · Moses Lake, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2017 · N8230S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper takeoff configuration due to his failure to follow the pretakeoff checklist, which resulted in a loss of lift and collision with obstacles.
- [NTSB GAA17CA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA369.md): Bell 206B · Entiat, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2017 · N183TC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to secure a loose item inside the cockpit that interfered with antitorque pedal control and led to a loss of helicopter control due to a loss of tail rotor effectiveness.
- [NTSB WPR17FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA107.md): Schleicher ASW 28 18E · Ephrata, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 26, 2017 · N63KR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain glider control while attempting to conduct an off-airport landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR17LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA087.md): Titan Tornado I · Spanaway, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2017 · N5131H · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s improper attachment of the aileron system components, which resulted in the pilot's inability to maintain flight control.
- [NTSB WPR17LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA014.md): Aerospatiale AS350 · Starbuck, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2016 · N369BD · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot’s reliance on the fuel gauge that was displaying an incorrect fuel amount due to the separation of the fuel transmitter float pin guide from the float.
- [NTSB WPR16LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA090.md): Cessna 172L · McNeil Island, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2016 · N1151M · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's fuel mismanagement, which led to fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was his failure to follow the appropriate engine start, before takeoff, and emergency checklists.
- [NTSB WPR16LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA021.md): MD Helicopter 369D · Sedro-Woolley, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2015 · N510PA · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of naphthenate fuel contamination, which blocked the fuel flow through the start pump.
- [NTSB WPR16LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA011.md): Christopher Tom Kitfox 5 · Battle Ground, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2015 · N533RC · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR15LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA219.md): Garlick UH1H · Walla Walla, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2015 · N121PT · Destroyed
  > The helicopter’s reduction in aerodynamic lift while operating in variable wind conditions for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any evidence of preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have…
- [NTSB WPR15FA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA181.md): Beech F35 · Everett, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2015 · N4224B · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to debris within the fuel servo, which restricted fuel flow throughout the engine fuel system and resulted in a partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA15CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA107.md): Piper PA 18A 150 · Hay, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 4, 2015 · N7860D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's and flight instructor's improper brake application during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to make a positive transfer of controls.
- [NTSB GAA15CA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA062.md): Issoire Siren PIK 30 · Deer Park, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 6, 2015 · N350BC · Substantial damage
  > A loss of lift, which precipitated a forced off airport landing, and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR15LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA153.md): Cessna 170B · Centralia, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2015 · N1296D · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s incorrect installation of the fuel selector valvehandle, which resulted in fuel starvation, a loss of engine power, and a forced hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to follow the manufacturer's checklist.
- [NTSB WPR15LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA167.md): Beech F33A · Puyallup, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2015 · N84MD · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a mechanic’s failure to properly tighten the B-nut to the fuel pump inlet during a recent annual inspection. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to take off despite…
- [NTSB WPR15LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA101.md): Vans RV7 - Undesignat · Belfair, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 2015 · N513BW · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the fatigue failure of the engine crankshaft. Contributing to the accident was the unapproved repair and improper inspection of the engine crankshaft.
- [NTSB WPR14CA383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA383.md): American Champion 7GCBC · Rimrock, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2014 · N817DH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff from a rough runway surface which resulted in an off-airport forced landing just beyond the runway.
- [NTSB WPR14LA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA340.md): Hughes 269C · Darrington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2014 · N7432F · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s failure to secure the throttle mount bracket during a recent engine installation, which resulted in the loss of throttle movement and an inability to control engine power.
- [NTSB WPR14FA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA226.md): North American AT 6C · Buckley, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2014 · N13372 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during takeoff initial climb for reasons that could not be determined during a postaccident examination of the airplane.
- [NTSB WPR13FA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA243.md): Hiller UH-12E · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 26, 2013 · N99090 · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of the six bolts that secured the bevel gear to the first stage planetary carrier, which caused the transmission to seize while the helicopter and main rotor were still operating.
- [NTSB WPR13FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA141.md): Maule M5 · Woodinville, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 2013 · N17PR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed following a total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination, which resulted in a stall/spin and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR13LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA101.md): Cessna 150L · Matlock, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 2013 · N18690 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power after a descent to a lower altitude due to the student pilot's delayed action in applying carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB WPR12LA409](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA409.md): Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 · Monroe, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2012 · N3702F · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR12LA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA382.md): Mooney M20J · Chelan, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2012 · N132PC · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR12LA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA356.md): Rockwell S2R · Royal City, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2012 · N8468V · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the separation of the No. 2 cylinder exhaust rocker boss housing, which prevented the exhaust valve from opening.
- [NTSB WPR12LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA318.md): Republic RC-3 · Snohomish, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2012 · N87521 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR12CA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA172.md): Rockwell International S-2R · Palouse, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 17, 2012 · N4971X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction and subsequent failure to have the airplane refueled.
- [NTSB WPR12LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA146.md): Jacobs RV-6A · Bow, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2012 · N238RV · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s mismanagement of the fuel supply.

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## 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 c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'WA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '440' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE "isDefiningEvent"))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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