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47 cases where NTSB found Terrain.

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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\" = '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\", '030210'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB WPR26LA018Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180 · Imnaha, ORThe pilot’s continued application of brakes during an aborted takeoff in a tailwind on down-sloping terrain, which resulted in a nose-over.Oct 9, 2025 · N249MD · Substantial damageNTSB WPR24LA260Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportKitfox Series V · La Grande, ORSeparation of the propeller blades from progressive damage at the blade roots due to overtightening of the hub bolts.Jul 23, 2024 · N53562 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR24LA033Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Baker City, ORThe pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Nov 9, 2023 · N418BS · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23LA303Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAldinger Albert John Cozy Mark III · McDermitt, ORThe pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Aug 3, 2023 · N964AL · Substantial damageNTSB WPR22LA009Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Albany, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.Oct 7, 2021 · N98241 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR21LA230Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Fields, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing on a highway, which resulted in an impact with terrain and subsequent nose over.Jun 12, 2021 · N20406 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR20LA309Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBird CK · Enterprise, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.Sep 11, 2020 · N933V · Substantial damageNTSB WPR20LA194Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Imnaha, ORThe 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…Jun 24, 2020 · N9169G · Substantial damageNTSB WPR20LA097Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170 · Baker City, ORThe failure of the No. 2 connecting rod bearing as a result of oil starvation due to a contaminated oil filter screen.Feb 27, 2020 · N5478C · Substantial damageNTSB WPR19FA244Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 172 · McKenzie Bridge, ORThe 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…Aug 28, 2019 · N4108F · DestroyedNTSB WPR19FA178Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportMaule M7-235B · Sunriver, ORA 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.Jun 22, 2019 · N118G · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA369Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper L21 · Imnaha, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taking off from a soft, rough field, which resulted in a ground-loop.Jun 21, 2019 · N753AT · Substantial damageNTSB WPR19FA077Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportRockwell 112 · Mt Hood, ORThe 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…Jan 25, 2019 · N1332J · DestroyedNTSB GAA18CA145Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28R · Milton-Freewater, ORThe 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.Feb 28, 2018 · N323MQ · Substantial damageNTSB WPR18FA001Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Klamath Falls, ORThe noninstrument rated pilot's decision to depart on a cross-country flight with en route weather conditions forecasted to be less than visual meteorological conditions and then to continue flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in…Oct 1, 2017 · N6083D · DestroyedNTSB GAA17CA186Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Hillsboro, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in quartering tailwind conditions.Mar 12, 2017 · N5440H · Substantial damageNTSB WPR16CA121Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Brookings, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.May 25, 2016 · N9583S · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16LA100Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28 · Ritter Butte, ORThe pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and subsequent impact with terrain.Jan 13, 2016 · N756H · Substantial damageNTSB WPR15FA152Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-140 · Mt Tom, ORThe noncertificated pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation leading to the pilot's loss of control of the airplane and subsequent collision with mountainous terrain.Apr 22, 2015 · N1729J · DestroyedNTSB WPR15LA032Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Jacksonville, ORA loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the failure of the No. 6 connecting rod, which resulted from oil starvation.Nov 2, 2014 · N1593M · Substantial damageNTSB WPR15LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206G · Monument, ORThe loss of braking action during the landing roll on a gravel runway for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.Oct 26, 2014 · N4776U · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13LA378Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172B · Sisters, ORA loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because the engine was not properly preserved to prevent corrosion after the wreckage was recovered from the lake.Aug 18, 2013 · N8141X · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13CA333Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Hood River, ORThe glider encountered atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight, which resulted in an off airport landing on rough terrain.Jul 20, 2013 · N2052T · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Hillsboro, ORA runway overrun due to an insufficient stopping distance due to the downsloping runway during a rejected takeoff. Contributing to the accident was a cabin door that inadvertently opened during the takeoff roll.Mar 18, 2013 · N318CA · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12CA251Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Bend, ORThe pilot’s inadequate crosswind correction, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and runway excursion into a berm.Jun 9, 2012 · N698SP · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12FA237Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGulfstream American AA-5A · Lakeview, ORThe pilot’s decision to take off in known adverse weather conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain sufficient airspeed while maneuvering in mountainous terrain and an area of low ceilings, snow, and fog, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.May 25, 2012 · N26837 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCub Crafters CC11-100 · Monmouth, ORA partial loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.Apr 22, 2012 · N499CC · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12FA136Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Goble, ORThe flight instructor's decision to continue flight into the area of reduced visibility and the pilots’ subsequent failure to maintain clearance from the hilly terrain while operating in an area of low ceilings, rain, and fog.Mar 15, 2012 · N18677 · 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 WPR12CA008Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Cornelius, ORThe airplane’s encounter with an unseen hole or obstacle on the grass runway.Oct 12, 2011 · N52013 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11CA368Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna R172K · Sandy, ORThe pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.Jul 24, 2011 · N758TT · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11CA447Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 120 · Pendleton, ORThe pilot's excessive brake application while landing on rough terrain.Jul 19, 2011 · N1705N · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11LA290Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChristen Industries Pitts S-1T · Alkali Lake, ORThe loss of engine oil during cruise flight due to the failure of the front bearing oil seal.Jun 26, 2011 · N77MN · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11FA116Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182K · Adrian, ORThe non-instrument-rated pilot did not maintain sufficient altitude to clear mountainous terrain while in cruise flight in the dark.Jan 30, 2011 · N3083Q · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11FA047Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C35 · Enterprise, ORThe noninstrumented pilot’s inadequate weather planning, which resulted in his failure to maintain visual flight while maneuvering under low ceilings in rainy and foggy conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain.Nov 14, 2010 · N747MT · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10LA149Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchafer Starduster SA-300 · North Bend, ORThe complete loss of engine power during cruise for undetermined reasons.Feb 28, 2010 · N105NL · 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 WPR10GA113Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportCessna 182R · Corvallis, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while operating into a known area of mountain obscuration due to low clouds, precipitation, and mist.Jan 18, 2010 · N702 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10LA001Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Mitchell, ORThe pilot’s lack of understanding of the airplane’s fuel system, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Oct 2, 2009 · N1621C · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09CA477Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Enterprise, ORThe pilot's failure to stop his airplane before it departed the end of the unimproved remote airstrip.Sep 24, 2009 · N5677B · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09LA446Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-1B · Creswell, ORA partial loss of engine power due to the malfunction of the engine's right magneto.Sep 12, 2009 · N9682L · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09FA428Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Canyonville, ORThe non-instrument-rated and non-certificated pilot’s decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions in mountainous terrain, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.Aug 30, 2009 · N2967P · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09LA219Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEllumax Leasing Epic LT · Astoria, ORThe partial loss of engine power during climb to cruise due to the failure of the engine's fuel control unit. Contributing to the accident was the incorrect machining of an internal component of the fuel control unit, and the failure of the assembling…Apr 24, 2009 · N653SB · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09CA190Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAyres S2R-T34 · Cove, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from rising terrain while maneuvering.Apr 9, 2009 · N114JP · Substantial damageNTSB LAX08CA280Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChristen Industries A-1 · Wasco, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.Aug 23, 2008 · N2870D · Substantial damageNTSB LAX08CA185Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta · Philomath, ORThe student pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm during a pinnacle approach and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action and inadequate supervision of the flight. Contributing to the accident was the downdraft weather condition.Jun 17, 2008 · N4000Y · Substantial damageNTSB SEA08LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKenney RV6 · Aurora, ORA propeller malfunction for undetermined reasons.Mar 27, 2008 · N65MK · Substantial damage