# NTSB investigations, OR: Physical environment

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 WPR26LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA221.md): Stoddard Hamilton Glastar · Summer Lake, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 15, 2026 · N399RS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area, which resulted in the airplane nosing over during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR26LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA018.md): Cessna 180 · Imnaha, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 9, 2025 · N249MD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s continued application of brakes during an aborted takeoff in a tailwind on down-sloping terrain, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB WPR25LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA241.md): Cessna 182M · Inhama, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 28, 2025 · N71879 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees while taxiing, which resulted in a wing strike.
- [NTSB WPR25LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA103.md): Amazon.Com Services MK30 · Pendleton, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 21, 2025 · N265PA · Substantial damage
  > The unmanned aircraft system’s failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR24LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA302.md): Amazon.Com Services MK30 · Pendleton, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 6, 2024 · N213PA · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The operator’s failure to maintain separation between two drones during dual simulated engine out recoveries, which resulted in a midair collision.
- [NTSB WPR24LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA300.md): Pacific Aerospace 750XL · Mulino, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 31, 2024 · N902ST · Substantial damage
  > The skydiver’s unintentional parachute deployment and subsequent entanglement with the airplane’s horizontal stabilizer.
- [NTSB WPR24LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA260.md): Kitfox Series V · La Grande, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 23, 2024 · N53562 · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the propeller blades from progressive damage at the blade roots due to overtightening of the hub bolts.
- [NTSB WPR24LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA165.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164A · Rome, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 26, 2024 · N9853 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR24LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA033.md): Piper PA-12 · Baker City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 9, 2023 · N418BS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR24LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA021.md): Cessna 152 · The Dalles, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 20, 2023 · N6308Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s encounter with severe turbulence at night which resulted in an extended downwind and collision with wires during the base turn.
- [NTSB WPR23LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA303.md): Aldinger Albert John Cozy Mark III · McDermitt, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 3, 2023 · N964AL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR23LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA261.md): North American AT-6G · La Grande, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 8, 2023 · N92761 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during an airstrip overfly, which resulted in impact damage to the left wing.
- [NTSB WPR23LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA123.md): Cessna 152 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 7, 2023 · N25233 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to see and avoid another airplane during taxi.
- [NTSB WPR22LA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA364.md): Schleicher ASW-20 · Hood River, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 29, 2022 · N220CW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight.
- [NTSB WPR22LA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA330.md): Sikorsky S-61N · Shady Cove, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 1, 2022 · N617CK · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 2 engine’s stage 1 turbine blades as a result of an unreported hot start two days earlier.
- [NTSB WPR22LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA112.md): Gregory S Miller GM CUB · Monument, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 26, 2022 · N9013F · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in an impact with a tree.
- [NTSB WPR22LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA074.md): American Champion 8GCBC · Jordan Valley, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 1, 2022 · N58BH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to takeoff on remote snow covered terrain which, resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB WPR22LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA009.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Albany, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 7, 2021 · N98241 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR21LA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA338.md): Bell 206L-3 · Tillamook, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 8, 2021 · N6516K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a powerline during a low reconnaissance, with sun glare.
- [NTSB WPR21LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA333.md): Bell Helicopter Textron 206L-1 · Glide, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 27, 2021 · N303AE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a tree during an aerial application.
- [NTSB WPR21LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA306.md): Piper J3C-85 · Woodburn, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 5, 2021 · N6018H · No damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance during takeoff from a person on the ground who sustained a serious injury as a result of the collision.
- [NTSB WPR21LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA314.md): Cubcrafters CCX-2000 · Roseburg, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 27, 2021 · N161BS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll which, resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a tree.
- [NTSB WPR21LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA276.md): Payne Steven R RV-8 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 9, 2021 · N526KP · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The second pilot’s diverted attention while taxing which, resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from another airplane holding short of the runway.
- [NTSB WPR21LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA250.md): L-Bird CCX-2000 · Hood River, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 28, 2021 · N10TA · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to improper construction of the muffler, which resulted in separation of the internal components.
- [NTSB WPR21FA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21FA233.md): Piper PA-22-135 · White City, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 20, 2021 · N2618A · Destroyed
  > The 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.
- [NTSB WPR21LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA230.md): Cessna 172 · Fields, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 12, 2021 · N20406 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing on a highway, which resulted in an impact with terrain and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB WPR21LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA195.md): Gulfstream American AA-5B · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 12, 2021 · N51LL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delayed remediation following an aborted takeoff run, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with trees.
- [NTSB WPR21LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA094.md): Randy Wayne Maloney M1 · Eagle Point, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 21, 2021 · N322TR · Destroyed
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.
- [NTSB WPR20LA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA332.md): Piper PA28 · Oregon City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 30, 2020 · N5397S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a bounced landing, loss of directional control and subsequent collision with a hangar.
- [NTSB WPR20LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA324.md): Pilatus PC-12/47E · Lake Abert, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 15, 2020 · N1220A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from an object during the takeoff ground roll due to inadequate monitoring of the environment.
- [NTSB WPR20LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA309.md): Bird CK · Enterprise, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 11, 2020 · N933V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR20CA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA254.md): Cessna 182 · Clearwater, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2020 · N9747H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper pitch attitude during the soft-field landing roll, which resulted in the tail striking the runway.
- [NTSB WPR20LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA194.md): Cessna 182 · Imnaha, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 24, 2020 · N9169G · Substantial damage
  > The 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…
- [NTSB WPR20LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA111.md): Piper PA 30 · Eagle Creek, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 19, 2020 · N7155Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control during takeoff due to his left shoe’s interference with the rudder pedal.
- [NTSB WPR20LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA097.md): Cessna 170 · Baker City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 27, 2020 · N5478C · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the No. 2 connecting rod bearing as a result of oil starvation due to a contaminated oil filter screen.
- [NTSB WPR20CA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA071.md): Cessna 172 · Sun River, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 20, 2020 · N73707 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll on a runway with icy patches, which resulted in impact with a snowbank and a subsequent nose-over.
- [NTSB WPR19FA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA244.md): Cessna 172 · McKenzie Bridge, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 28, 2019 · N4108F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's delayed climb and misjudgment of the airplane’s performance and the runway distance needed to clear obstacles at the end of the runway, which resulted in a collision with trees and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was…
- [NTSB GAA19CA450](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA450.md): Rockwell 112A · Cove, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2019 · N1330J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff from a grass runway, which resulted in a runway overrun and subsequent impact with a pole.
- [NTSB WPR19FA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA178.md): Maule M7-235B · Sunriver, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Jun 22, 2019 · N118G · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the separation of baffling in both mufflers. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to retract the landing gear on the float-equipped airplane before performing a forced landing to the river.
- [NTSB GAA19CA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA369.md): Piper L21 · Imnaha, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2019 · N753AT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taking off from a soft, rough field, which resulted in a ground-loop.
- [NTSB GAA19CA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA336.md): Cessna 180 · Ontario, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2019 · N3242D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA19CA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA169.md): Cessna 152 · Madras, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 15, 2019 · N64895 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted landing, which resulted in a collision with a snow berm and a subsequent nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA19CA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA150.md): Piper PA22 · Scappoose, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 21, 2019 · N7822D · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with taxiway signage.
- [NTSB WPR19LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA076.md): Whittman 8-W Modified · Prospect, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 29, 2019 · N12037 · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot’s failure to ensure adequate fuel onboard prior to flight, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR19FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA077.md): Rockwell 112 · Mt Hood, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Jan 25, 2019 · N1332J · Destroyed
  > The 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…
- [NTSB GAA18CA383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA383.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G 164 · Malin, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2018 · N151QC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s misjudgment of the approach and his subsequent exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during an agricultural application flight, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with power lines.
- [NTSB GAA18CA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA236.md): L-Bird CCX-2000 · Hood River, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 27, 2018 · N844FC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to take off in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB GAA18CA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA172.md): Lithuanian Factory Of LAK 12 · Sunriver, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 20, 2018 · N63010 · Substantial damage
  > The glider pilot's inadequate flight planning, which resulted in an off-airport landing.
- [NTSB GAA18CA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA145.md): Piper PA28R · Milton-Freewater, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 28, 2018 · N323MQ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction’s and flight instructor’s improper decision to enter a canyon surrounded by steep rising terrain and their subsequent failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering at a low altitude.
- [NTSB GAA18CA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA084.md): Corbeil Shawn Corbeil Shawn SER VI · Rogersburg, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 12, 2017 · N552EZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare and his subsequent failure to see and avoid a tree during a go-around.

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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" = '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", '0302'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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