NTSB investigations, OR

18 cases where NTSB found Descent/approach/glide path.

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NTSB investigations, OR per year, 2008–2026: 18 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 f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f.\"findingCode\", '01062040'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB WPR25LA144Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-26B · Ontario, ORThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during the final approach to land, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.Apr 26, 2025 · N8657R · Substantial damageNTSB WPR24LA158Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportEngineering & Research Ercoupe 415-C · Ontario, ORThe non-certificated pilot’s unstable approach to landing, which resulted in a collision with approach lighting, hard landing, and postimpact fire.May 21, 2024 · N99577 · 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 GAA18CA254Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 58 · Sisters, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient altitude during approach in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in an attempted rejected landing and a runway undershoot.May 5, 2018 · N222BD · Substantial damageNTSB WPR18CA085Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20J · Newport, ORThe pilot's improper approach and landing flare in dark night, which resulted in a bounced landing.Feb 7, 2018 · N925JH · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA422Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 195 · Hillsborough, ORThe pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point and loss of directional control and her subsequent excessive brake application, which resulted in a nose-over.Aug 6, 2016 · N4026A · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA122Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 175 · Gold Beach, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain an approach angle of descent to avoid obstacles, resulting in the airplane striking the airport perimeter fence.Feb 8, 2016 · N6951E · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA011Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · McMinnville, ORThe flight instructor's failure to correct the student pilot's approach path during the final approach, which resulted in a collision with runway threshold lights. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's failure to attain and maintain the…Oct 2, 2015 · N20488 · 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 WPR14CA077Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T182T · Hillsboro, ORThe pilot's decision to continue the instrument approach beyond the published missed approach point.Dec 25, 2013 · N3531F · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12LA178Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeechcraft A36TC · Pendleton, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate glidepath for landing, which resulted in a collision with terrain short of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to secure the left-side fuel cap before departure. Contributing to the…Apr 22, 2012 · N3862C · 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 WPR11LA276Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDehavilland Beaver DHC-2 MK.3 · Jefferson, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while on short final after experiencing a downdraft, which resulted in a subsequent hard landing.Jun 17, 2011 · N260HC · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11FA052Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportGates Lear Jet 25B · Portland, ORThe failure of the flight crew to stop the airplane on the runway due to the flying pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point. Contributing to the accident was an anti-skid system that was not performing optimally, which allowed the airplane to…Nov 17, 2010 · N25PJ · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10CA145Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTerrell Caragol RV-7 · Oregon City, ORThe pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point.Feb 22, 2010 · N209MT · Substantial damageNTSB LAX08CA285Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMason Falconar F-11 · Creswell, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain a stabilized approach, inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, and failure to maintain directional control.Aug 28, 2008 · N65017 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX08CA262Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLet Blanik L-13 · Bend, ORThe pilot's misjudged distance/altitude which resulted in an undershoot while on final approach to land. Factors contributing to the accident were the lack of thermal lift (sinking air), and the lack of suitable terrain for the off-airport landing.Aug 9, 2008 · N62345 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX08CA278Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22 · St. Paul, ORThe pilot's misjudged altitude, speed, and subsequent failure to attain the proper touchdown point while landing.Jul 31, 2008 · N2441P · Substantial damage