# NTSB investigations, WA: Collision during takeoff/land

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 WPR26LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA296.md): Cessna 180 · La Center, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Aug 10, 2026 · N180DT · Substantial damage
  > On August 10, 2026, about 12:55 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 180, N180DT, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near La Center, Washington. The flight instructor and pilot receiving instruction were seriously injured. The flight was…
- [NTSB WPR25LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA234.md): Cessna 182Q · Cashmere, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 31, 2025 · N759NB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during an aborted landing, while flying in tailwind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude weather condition.
- [NTSB ANC24LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA023.md): Cessna 150L · Deer Park, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 8, 2024 · N19390 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in the airplane contacting the ground short of the runway.
- [NTSB WPR24FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA001.md): Cubcrafters CCK-1865 · Twisp, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 1, 2023 · N56DV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to see and avoid a rock during an aborted landing on a hillside, the collision with which resulted in damage to the aileron system that precluded subsequent control of the airplane.
- [NTSB WPR23LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA186.md): Aviat A-1C-180 Husky · Lakewood, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 9, 2023 · N416AG · Destroyed
  > An erroneous landing gear warning that led to the pilot’s decision to abort the landing, which resulted in a collision with trees during a go-around.
- [NTSB WPR23LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA101.md): Cub Crafters CC18-180 · Dallesport, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 29, 2023 · N127DT · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to see and avoid a channel marker during a step taxi in preparation for takeoff on the water.
- [NTSB WPR23LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA089.md): Beech 95-C55 · Yelm, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 12, 2023 · N225V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point during landing with a tailwind which resulted in a runway over run. Contributing to the accident was a wet runway.
- [NTSB WPR22LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA294.md): Piper PA-28-160 · White Salmon, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 5, 2022 · N7485R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point, and his delayed decision to go around which, resulted in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB WPR22LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA156.md): Sawby Scott RV-6A · Richland, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 17, 2022 · N341SS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff ground roll.
- [NTSB WPR21LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA307.md): Cessna 170A · Metaline Falls, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 6, 2021 · N5459C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to attain sufficient altitude during the initial climb to clear trees due to an encounter with windshear.
- [NTSB WPR21LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA297.md): Kevin P Stolhammer KR 1 · Electric City, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 24, 2021 · N832VS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR21LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA295.md): Cessna 172I · Renton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 21, 2021 · N46287 · Substantial damage
  > The boat operator’s failure to remain a safe distance from the floatplane during the takeoff run, which resulted in a collision.
- [NTSB WPR21LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA251.md): Stinson 108-3 · Stevenson, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 27, 2021 · N6548M · Destroyed
  > A runway incursion, which resulted in a go-around, and subsequent forced landing when the airplane was not able to climb at a rate sufficient to clear approaching rising terrain.
- [NTSB WPR21LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA182.md): Cessna 175B · Royal City, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 3, 2021 · N8209T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a landing with a tailwind which resulted in excessive ground speed, runway over run and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB WPR21LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA016.md): Aviat A1 · Moses Lake, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 18, 2020 · N9600J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from telephone wires while on final approach for landing which resulted in a collision.
- [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 GAA20CA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA058.md): Let L13 · Enumclaw, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 28, 2019 · N213TA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath, which resulted in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB WPR19LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA202.md): Cessna 172 · Port Townsend, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 21, 2019 · N3863L · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.
- [NTSB GAA19CA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA321.md): Cessna 180 · Moses Lake, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 8, 2019 · N7529K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare and his delayed decision to go-around, which resulted in impact with rocks on a shoreline.
- [NTSB WPR19LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA105.md): Piper PA18 · Copalis, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 30, 2019 · N215T · Destroyed
  > An off-airport landing under circumstances that could not be determined based on the available information, which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB GAA18CA575](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA575.md): Piper PA28 · Spokane, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2018 · N40825 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper retraction of the flaps during a go-around, which resulted in the airplane’s failure to climb and its subsequent collision with trees.
- [NTSB GAA18CA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA223.md): Ken Olson Scamp · Raymond, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 22, 2018 · N964TA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper landing flare, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, bounced landing, and subsequent secondary stall during a go-around attempt.
- [NTSB WPR17LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA119.md): Paul R Seipt Sonex · Garfield, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 3, 2017 · N255BZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper torque of screws that attached the flywheel mounting flange to the crankshaft during engine assembly, which resulted in heavy vibrations and the subsequent in-flight loss of the propeller.
- [NTSB WPR17LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA114.md): Tappen Chris Velocity SUV · Puyallup, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2017 · N399DG · Substantial damage
  > The airplane builder's failure to install safety wires on the brake disc attachment bolts, and the mechanic’s failure to identify the omission during the condition inspection. The subsequent brake disc separation resulted in a loss of directional control…
- [NTSB GAA15CA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA139.md): Randall W Grandpre CH-701 Zenith · Quincy, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2015 · N70WG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate selection of a take-off area, resulting in a collision with obstacles and a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB WPR15CA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15CA056.md): Taylorcraft BL 65 · Everett, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 7, 2014 · N27580 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in a runway excursion and collision with hangars.
- [NTSB WPR14CA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA279.md): Wiley Kitfox IV · Sprague, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2014 · N5KW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from powerlines during the landing approach resulting in a collision.
- [NTSB WPR14CA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA229.md): Aeronca 11AC · Tacoma, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 4, 2014 · N9791E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper application of rudder resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll and the flight instructor's inadequate oversight.
- [NTSB WPR14CA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA223.md): Piper J3C 65 · Bellingham, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 3, 2014 · N1205P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing on a narrow airstrip, which resulted in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB WPR14CA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA162.md): Cessna 207 · Shaw Island, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 8, 2014 · N685S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing flare with a gusting tailwind.
- [NTSB WPR13LA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA359.md): Cessna 182P · Stanwood, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2013 · N58437 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s unstabilized approach and his subsequent failure to maintain airspeed during the aborted landing, which resulted in a stall and the airplane bouncing hard on the runway.
- [NTSB WPR12CA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA117.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Randle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 8, 2012 · N54BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot exceeded the helicopter's performance, resulting in low rotor rpm and settling.
- [NTSB WPR10LA411](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA411.md): Ercoupe 415 · Leavenworth, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2010 · N2368H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately evaluate the airport and its environment in relation to the aircraft’s performance, which resulted in the airplane's failure to attain sufficient altitude to clear trees during the initial climb.
- [NTSB WPR10FA384](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA384.md): Cessna 172 · Roche Harbor, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2010 · N9730H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to attain an adequate climb airspeed due to his use of flaps for takeoff, and his selection of a runway, which resulted in an uphill, and possibly downwind, takeoff and subsequent collision with a known obstacle. Contributing to the…
- [NTSB WPR10FA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA326.md): Cessna 150 · Keller, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2010 · N1053M · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during the initial climb.
- [NTSB WPR10CA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA167.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Okanogan, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 17, 2010 · N4425Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fence at the end of the runway.
- [NTSB WPR10CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA008.md): Cessna 172P · Renton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 7, 2009 · N54088 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during the takeoff portion of a touch-and-go landing resulting in a collision with a sign.
- [NTSB WPR09FA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA316.md): Cessna 172M · Rimrock, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2009 · N4396R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of flight experience, and his delayed initiation of a go-around.
- [NTSB WPR09CA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA188.md): Hiller Sixchuter Legend XL · Vancouver, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 8, 2009 · N16503 · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain/maintain adequate airspeed to become airborne within the distance available for takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX08CA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA234.md): Cessna 172M · Leavenworth, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2008 · N80849 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and failure to attain a sufficient airspeed to continue the takeoff. A contributing factor was the high density altitude and short runway.
- [NTSB SEA08CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA151.md): Cessna T182T · Point Roberts, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2008 · N2413M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during a go-around. Contributing to the accident were the pilot inadvertently allowing the airplane to porpoise during the landing flare, and the presence of a tailwind.

## 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" = '490' 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
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/490/sequence?state=WA

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