NTSB investigations, MT

55 cases where NTSB found Object/animal/substance.

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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\" = 'MT' 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\", '030220'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB WPR26LA099Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell Helicopter Textron Canada BHT407 · Libby, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a light post during landing.Feb 5, 2026 · N407VS · Substantial damageNTSB WPR25LA074Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Red Rock, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in an impact with deep snow and vegetation.Jan 6, 2025 · N4644Y · Substantial damageNTSB WPR25LA047Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Lewistown, MTThe pilot’s inadvertent impact with a rock during a landing on a grass strip.Nov 23, 2024 · N9533H · Substantial damageNTSB WPR24LA069Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Whitefish, MTThe failure of the airport authorities to renew the airport closure NOTAM for the airport. Contributing to the accident, was the pilot’s inability to see the runway closure sign.Dec 23, 2023 · N43415 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23LA284Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing A75N1 · Red Lodge, MTThe pilot’s loss of directional control during landing with wind gusts, which resulted in a ground loop and collision with a fence.Jul 22, 2023 · N53132 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23LA266Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Judith Gap, MTThe pilot's decision to take off on a soft field that exceeded the performance capabilities of the airplane, which resulted in an impact with a pole and terrain.Jul 8, 2023 · N4135M · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23LA001Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportScoda Aeronautica Ltda Super Petrel LS · Perma, MTThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the powerline.Oct 2, 2022 · N892SP · Substantial damageNTSB WPR21LA249Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20F · Marion, MTThe pilot’s improper rotation during takeoff from a high-altitude airport and his failure to abort the takeoff, which resulted in an impact with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper management of the turbocharger, which…Jun 27, 2021 · N9613M · Substantial damageNTSB WPR20LA304Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Seeley Lake, MTThe noninstrument-rated pilot’s encounter with instrument meteorological conditions during a night visual approach due to wildfire smoke, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.Sep 13, 2020 · N3720R · Substantial damageNTSB WPR20CA214Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18A-135 · Marion, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a fence.Jul 6, 2020 · N60733 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR20CA183Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 310 · Butte, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fence post during final approach which resulted in a damage to the left main landing gear, and its subsequent collapse during landing.Jun 15, 2020 · N87395 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR20FA063Accident · 4 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna TR182 · Billings, MTThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance due to poor decision making in selecting an unsafe altitude during cruise flight.Jan 12, 2020 · N736YU · DestroyedNTSB WPR19FA246Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech 33 · St. Ignatius, MTThe pilot’s decision to maneuver the airplane at a low altitude, which resulted in impact with power lines and terrain.Aug 29, 2019 · N9529Y · Substantial damageNTSB WPR19LA213Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Roundup, MTThe pilot ‘s failure to maintain an adequate altitude above the trees while maneuvering to land.Jul 30, 2019 · C-GEYP · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA475Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAvid Avid Mark IV · Thompson Falls, MTThe student pilot's failure to go-around after a hard, bounced landing and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a collision with trees at the departure end of the runway.Jul 30, 2019 · N4829W · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA238Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAerospatiale AS350 · Sula, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from ground equipment, which resulted in a tail rotor blade impact.Apr 30, 2019 · N350DL · Substantial damageNTSB WPR19LA055Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180 · Townsend, MTThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering at low level, which resulted in a wire strike and subsequent impact with terrain.Jan 2, 2019 · N4934A · Substantial damageNTSB WPR18FA260Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobert L Coons RotorWay RW 1 · Billings, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a hangar while maneuvering to his hangar. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's limited experience in helicopters.Sep 12, 2018 · N166LC · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA533Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12 · Cut Bank, MTThe pilot’s failure to see and avoid power wires while maneuvering at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inability to determine the airplane’s altitude due to sun glare.Sep 5, 2018 · N95514 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR18LA145Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSportavia Putzer RF5B Sperber · Lookout Pass, MTThe pilot’s improper decision to continue flight toward rising terrain after the engine overheated, which necessitated a precautionary landing when the motorglider could not maintain altitude in downdrafts.May 22, 2018 · N66GL · Substantial damageNTSB WPR18LA076Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBuckeye Industries Dream Machine 582 · Chester, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from powerlines.Jan 19, 2018 · N92048 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA529Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Fairfield, MTThe pilot's failure to secure the right fuel cap during the preflight inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a total loss of engine power, and an off-airport hard landing.Sep 7, 2017 · N735KQ · DestroyedNTSB GAA16CA419Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Lewiston, MTThe pilot's failure to ensure that his seat was adjusted and locked, which resulted in his seat sliding aft during the takeoff roll, and the subsequent loss of directional control and runway excursion.Aug 2, 2016 · N734GM · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA376Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Stevensville, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from ground equipment during takeoff, which resulted in an impact with irrigation pipes, a loss of directional control, an impact with a fence, and a nose over.Jul 15, 2016 · N9928B · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA369Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStinson 108 · Red Lodge, MTA deer running across the runway and impacting the left side of the airplane, resulting in a loss of directional control, a runway excursion, and a ground loop.Jul 8, 2016 · N955C · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA353Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Hungry Horse, MTThe pilot's decision to land on unsuitable wet terrain, and his failure to stop prior to the end of the runway, which resulted in a runway overrun and impact with tree(s).Jul 2, 2016 · N42469 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA319Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican AA 1 · Denton, MTThe pilot's premature rotation and failure to attain sufficient airspeed required for a sustained climb, resulting in a runway overrun and collision with a fence.Jun 12, 2016 · N5720L · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA284Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Ferndale, MTThe pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff resulting in a decision to rotate early, and a collision with a hangar and subsequent fire.Jun 5, 2016 · N8777 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA080Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A1 · Broadus, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the wires while flying at a low altitude resulting in a wire strike, a loss of airplane control, and the consequent impact with terrain.Dec 13, 2015 · N29712 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA235Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Kalispell, MTThe pilot's loss of directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion, and collision with runway and taxiway lights and terrain.Aug 19, 2015 · N733NH · Substantial damageNTSB WPR15LA229Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206G · Saint Ignatius, MTMaintenance personnel’s failure to tighten a fuel line, which resulted in a loss of fuel pressure and a subsequent loss of engine power during cruise flight and an off-airport landing and collision with obstacles.Aug 3, 2015 · N235HM · Substantial damageNTSB WPR15LA198Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206F · Schafers Meadows, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll in variable and gusting wind conditions.Jun 23, 2015 · N8424Q · Substantial damageNTSB WPR15CA173Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T188C · Ismay, MTThe pilot's incorrect action to continue the takeoff when he failed to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.May 31, 2015 · N9987J · Substantial damageNTSB WPR15LA087Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-140 · Helena, MTLoss of engine power after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any evidence of an anomaly that would have precluded normal operation.Jan 20, 2015 · N4666R · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14CA246Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 22-160 · Jackson, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing roll.Jun 13, 2014 · N9024D · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14CA401Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 22 · Roundup, MTThe pilot's delayed action to abort the takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and a high density altitude.May 23, 2014 · N3460A · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14CA157Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobert A Miller Murphy Rebel Elite · Roundup, MTThe pilot's loss of directional control while landing.Apr 2, 2014 · N3552J · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14CA075Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · St. Ignatius, MTThe non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain a stabilized approach for landing that resulted in a long landing and subsequent runway overrun.Dec 24, 2013 · N5533B · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14CA058Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportQuad City Ultralight Acft Challenger II · Kalispell, MTA loss of engine power due to the spark plug coming out of the cylinder head.Nov 26, 2013 · N522PE · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13CA427Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A-1C-200 · Dell, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing in gusting wind conditions.Sep 27, 2013 · N53WY · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13CA355Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20F · Helena, MTThe flight instructor's delayed decision to instruct the pilot to abort the landing which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a fence.Aug 2, 2013 · N2926M · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13CA362Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · West Yellowstone, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision with an approach slope indicator system component.Aug 1, 2013 · N926BW · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13FA208Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Shepherd, MTThe pilot’s loss of control while maneuvering during low-altitude operations due to sudden neurological impairment or incapacitation and the helicopter’s subsequent collision with power lines.Apr 27, 2013 · N150SP · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12LA348Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSantana PA-18 Replica · Ronan, MTA jammed tailwheel assembly, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain directional control upon landing.Aug 8, 2012 · N3AK · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12LA263Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Winnett, MTA momentary loss of engine power, which led to an emergency descent at night during which the airplane collided with a wire. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined because postaccident examination and operation did not reveal any…Jun 13, 2012 · CG-ZVF · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12CA025Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172K · Florence, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a power line during a low-level flight along a river. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly at a low altitude.Oct 30, 2011 · N7276G · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11CA439Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182D · Roundup, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle during the landing flare.Sep 5, 2011 · N8772X · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11CA249Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRusk Smith Super Cub · Heron, MTThe floatplane's collision with a submerged object during a water landing.Jun 3, 2011 · N316BR · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10CA469Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · White Sulphur Springs, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around in turbulent wind conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees.Sep 24, 2010 · N4036E · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10CA380Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-12 · White Sulphur Springs, MTThe pilot’s loss of directional control while attempting to avoid a herd of antelope crossing the runway during the landing rollout.Aug 2, 2010 · N3098M · Substantial damage