NTSB investigations, WY

35 cases where NTSB found Aircraft systems.

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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\" = 'WY' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f.\"findingCode\", '0102'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB WPR26LA083Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson R44 · Parkman, WYThe pilots’ failure to maintain separation while conducting air work in a common operational area. Contributing to the accident was the pilots’ divided attention associated with the mission activity and unreliable radio communications.Jan 19, 2026 · N996NR · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB WPR26LA075Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMaule M-5-235C · Jay Em, WYThe loss of directional control and subsequent nose over due to the inadvertent engagement of the right wheel parking brake as a result of cabin floor carpeting migrating between the right brake master cylinder and parking brake locking lever.Jan 1, 2026 · N56500 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR25LA046Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Gillette, WYA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting from a loose B-nut at the engine-driven fuel-pump inlet.Nov 24, 2024 · N55641 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR24FA257Accident · 7 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPilatus PC-12/47E · Recluse, WYThe pilot’s loss of control due to spatial disorientation while operating in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in-flight breakup. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction from the autopilot disconnecting due to an…Jul 26, 2024 · N357HE · DestroyedNTSB WPR24LA224Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · Harmony, WYA total loss of engine power as a result of the pilot's inadvertent placement of the fuel selector to the "off" position.Jul 3, 2024 · N3043S · Substantial damageNTSB WPR24LA148Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportKjelsrud Gary Kitfox · Powell, WYThe pilot’s adjustment of the carburetor to an incorrect setting, which resulted in partial loss of engine power during takeoff.May 10, 2024 · N605GK · Substantial damageNTSB WPR21LA024Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Rock Springs, WYThe separation of the control grip which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during takeoff, and collision with terrain.Oct 21, 2020 · N7654S · Substantial damageNTSB WPR20LA301Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportLake LA4 · Rawlins, WYThe pilot’s decision to depart despite a known mechanical trim malfunction and with a high-density altitude and the airplane at or above its maximum gross weight.Aug 25, 2020 · N93AB · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA526Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPietenpol Pietenpol Aircamper · Glendo, WYThe pilot's overapplication of brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a noseover.Sep 5, 2019 · N14961 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA044Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStoddard Hamilton Glasair II · Laramie, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper pitch attitude during landing at night, which resulted in a porpoised landing.Oct 27, 2018 · N505YR · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA462Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA24 · Evanston, WYThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear during landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's distraction and his failure to complete the appropriate checklist before landing.Jul 29, 2018 · N7893P · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA379Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDan Jelinek Backcountry Supercub · Douglas, WYThe pilot’s overcorrection with rudder during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control.Jun 11, 2018 · N7455 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN18LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28R-200 · Riverton, WYThe pilot's loss of directional control during the rejected takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airport runway configuration, which led to his premature attempt to take off, and the airplane’s inoperative…Dec 25, 2017 · N550D · Substantial damageNTSB CEN18LA032Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T207A · Rock Springs, WYThe pilot's improper in-flight fuel management and reliance on a faulty fuel gauge, which resulted in fuel starvation during approach for landing, and his failure to follow the emergency checklist after losing engine power.Nov 15, 2017 · N9825M · Substantial damageNTSB CEN17LA356Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Worland, WYThe pilot's decision to operate an airplane with unreliable fuel gauges and the worn fuel cap seal that allowed fuel to siphon from the left wing fuel tank, which ultimately resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Sep 12, 2017 · N1835R · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA141Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170 · Wheatland, WYThe flight instructor’s incorrect compensation for the gusting crosswind during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control and runway excursion.Feb 13, 2017 · N1421D · Substantial damageNTSB CEN17LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLueck Kitfox 7 · Cody, WYImproper maintenance of the fuel pressure regulator, which resulted in an excessive fuel and airbox pressure differential and subsequent loss of engine power.Dec 23, 2016 · N320RJ · Substantial damageNTSB CEN17LA025Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Buffalo, WYThe pilot’s failure to set the proper flap position before the short field takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.Oct 23, 2016 · N97878 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15LA407Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAlon A2 · Laramie, WYThe pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat in cruise flight while operating in an area conducive to serious carburetor icing, which resulted in a loss of engine power and an off-airport landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to…Sep 11, 2015 · N6359V · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13FA138Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Saratoga, WYThe pilot’s decision to attempt flight into approaching adverse weather, which led to his low-level flight, encounter with mountain obscuration and moderate turbulence, and his subsequent loss of airplane control. Contributing to the severity of the pilot’s…Mar 3, 2013 · N5129R · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T310R · Casper, WYThe separation of the right main gear bracket assembly from its wing attachment fitting due to lack of lubrication of the torque tube bearing.Feb 17, 2013 · N4941J · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Rock Springs, WYThe pilot's inadvertent movement of the fuel selector valve beyond its tank detent, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the fuel selector interlock mechanism.Jan 18, 2013 · N49DS · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12LA392Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Kemmerer, WYThe total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the incorrect installation of the fuel bladder tanks.Aug 30, 2012 · N7321E · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12LA341Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Cody, WYThe failure of a tail rotor driveshaft coupling due to fatigue.Jul 31, 2012 · N5038F · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12CA319Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDornier DO 27 B5 · Jackson Hole, WYThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, resulting in the collapse of the main landing gear.Jul 22, 2012 · N780AX · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12LA309Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Rock Springs, WYThe total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation because of the incorrectly installed fuel cap. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue the flight using fuel from the left fuel tank after she observed fuel streaming from the…Jun 22, 2012 · N4972M · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12CA242Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Riverton, WYThe pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll and his deliberate application of excessive braking pressure, which resulted in a noseover.Jun 3, 2012 · N5291 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11CA468Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 36 · Riverton, WYThe pilot's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear during the landing roll.Sep 24, 2011 · N7549N · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11CA327Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150J · Wheatland, WYThe pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to continue flight with known equipment deficiencies.Jul 13, 2011 · N60060 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11LA218Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA46-500TP · Rock Springs, WYThe overstress fracture of the right aileron midspan hinge bracket due to modal vibrations created by a deflated right main landing gear tire during the takeoff roll.May 3, 2011 · N46ME · Substantial damageNTSB DCA11IA015Incident · No injuriesClass 1 · IncidentFinal reportBoeing 757-223 · Jackson Hole, WYa manufacturing defect in a clutch mechanism that prevented the speedbrakes from automatically deploying after touchdown, and the captain’s failure to monitor and extend the speedbrakes manually. Also causal was the failure of the thrust reversers to deploy…Dec 29, 2010 · N668AA · No damageNTSB WPR09LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGates Learjet Learjet 55 · Casper, WYThe flight crew's failure to follow the manufacturer’s aircraft flight manual emergency procedures following a rejected takeoff that required a high energy stop inspection. Contributing to the accident was the flight's exceedence of the aircraft's maximum…Mar 17, 2009 · C-GCIL · Substantial damageNTSB LAX08LA184Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Evanston, WYA collapse of the landing gear due to improper maintenance.Jun 10, 2008 · N1234G · Substantial damageNTSB LAX08CA119Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCarlson Quickie Q2 · Casper, WYA loss of directional control on landing due to the separation of the wing leveler trim knob and resulting reduced aileron control.Apr 19, 2008 · N39425 · Substantial damageNTSB DCA08IA044Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAirbus Industrie A320 · Jackson, WYthe loss of braking action on the left main landing gear due to the cross connection of the wheel speed tachometer wires that was caused by inadequate maintenance performed on the airplane during the installation of the main landing gear.Feb 26, 2008 · N442UA · Minor damage