NTSB investigations, MT

389 cases where the phase of flight was Enroute.

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duckdb -csv -c "WITH phase_names(main, name) AS (VALUES (100, 'Prior to flight'), (150, 'Standing'), (200, 'Pushback/towing'), (250, 'Taxi'), (300, 'Takeoff'), (350, 'Initial climb'), (400, 'Enroute'), (450, 'Maneuvering'), (500, 'Approach'), (550, 'Landing'), (600, 'Emergency descent'), (650, 'Uncontrolled descent'), (700, 'Post-impact'), (750, 'After landing'), (800, 'Other'), (990, 'Unknown')),
    crosswalk(code, main, name) AS (VALUES (500, 150, 'Standing'), (501, 150, 'Standing - pre-flight'), (502, 150, 'Standing - starting engine(s)'), (503, 150, 'Standing - engine(s) operating'), (504, 150, 'Standing - engine(s) not operating'), (505, 150, 'Standing - idling rotors'), (510, 250, 'Taxi'), (511, 200, 'Taxi - pushback/tow'), (512, 250, 'Taxi - to takeoff'), (513, 250, 'Taxi - from landing'), (514, 250, 'Taxi - aerial'), (520, 300, 'Takeoff'), (521, 300, 'Takeoff - roll/run'), (522, 350, 'Takeoff - initial climb'), (523, 300, 'Takeoff - aborted'), (530, 400, 'Climb'), (531, 400, 'Climb - to cruise'), (540, 400, 'Cruise'), (541, 400, 'Cruise - normal'), (542, 400, 'Maneuvering - holding (IFR)'), (550, 400, 'Descent'), (551, 400, 'Descent - normal'), (552, 600, 'Descent - emergency'), (553, 650, 'Descent - uncontrolled'), (560, 500, 'Approach'), (561, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - downwind'), (562, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - base turn'), (563, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - base leg/base to final'), (564, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - final approach'), (565, 500, 'Go-around (VFR)'), (566, 500, 'Approach - IAF to FAF/outer marker (IFR)'), (567, 500, 'Approach - FAF/outer marker to threshold (IFR)'), (568, 500, 'Circling (IFR)'), (569, 500, 'Missed approach (IFR)'), (570, 550, 'Landing'), (571, 550, 'Landing - flare/touchdown'), (572, 550, 'Landing - roll'), (573, 550, 'Landing - aborted'), (574, 550, 'Emergency landing'), (575, 550, 'Emergency landing after takeoff'), (576, 600, 'Emergency descent/landing'), (580, 450, 'Maneuvering'), (581, 450, 'Maneuvering - aerial application'), (582, 450, 'Maneuvering - turn to reverse direction'), (583, 450, 'Maneuvering - turn to landing area (emergency)'), (590, 450, 'Hover'), (591, 450, 'Hover - in ground effect'), (592, 450, 'Hover - out of ground effect'), (600, 800, 'Other'), (610, 990, 'Unknown')),
    current_codes AS (
      SELECT e.case_mkey, TRY_CAST(e.\"tier1Number\" AS INTEGER) AS code,
        row_number() OVER (PARTITION BY e.case_mkey ORDER BY coalesce(e.\"isDefiningEvent\", false) DESC, e.position) AS n
      FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e
      WHERE e.aircrafts_position = 1 AND e.\"tier1Number\" GLOB '[1-9][0-9]*'
        AND (e.\"isDefiningEvent\" OR e.case_mkey IN (SELECT \"mKey\" FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' WHERE \"isPre1982\"))
    ),
    phases AS (
      SELECT case_mkey, 'current' AS scheme, code, CASE WHEN code >= 990 THEN 990 ELSE code // 50 * 50 END AS main
      FROM current_codes WHERE n = 1
      UNION ALL
      SELECT o.case_mkey, 'older', o.\"phaseOfFlightCode\", w.main
      FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o JOIN crosswalk w ON w.code = o.\"phaseOfFlightCode\"
      WHERE o.aircrafts_position = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.case_mkey NOT IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM current_codes)
    ),
    case_phases AS (
      SELECT p.*, c.\"eventDate\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\" = 'Fatal' AS fatal, a.aircraft_model_code
      FROM phases p JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = p.case_mkey
      LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = p.case_mkey AND a.position = 1
      WHERE c.\"eventDate\" >= DATE '1962-01-01' AND p.main IN (SELECT main FROM phase_names)
    )
  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 case_mkey FROM case_phases WHERE main = 400)
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB WPR26LA344Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openTaylorcraft BC12D · Nibbe, MTSep 14, 2026 · N96888 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR26LA020Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportPiper PA-23-250 · Condon, MTOn October 17, 2025, about 1615 mountain daylight time, a Piper PA-23-250, N2345R, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Condon, Montana. The pilot and two passengers were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14…Oct 17, 2025 · N2345R · Substantial damageNTSB WPR25LA176Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182M · Willow Creek, MTThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Jun 15, 2025 · N71450 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR24LA271Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Manhattan, MTA total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.Aug 11, 2024 · N8576Y · Substantial damageNTSB WPR24LA109Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRaytheon B200 · Billings, MTThe pilot's improper engine start, resulting in the engine starters remaining engaged and the generators not being activated, which led to the discharge of the airplane’s battery and subsequent total electrical failure after takeoff. Contributing to the…Mar 12, 2024 · N299AV · Substantial damageNTSB WPR24LA090Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportEnstrom 280FX · Lewistown, MTThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s encounter with low light conditions and snow-covered terrain.Feb 15, 2024 · N899JS · Substantial damageNTSB WPR24LA048Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportFlight Design Ctls · Hungry Horse, MTThe pilot's inadequate fuel planning and improper in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Nov 18, 2023 · N924RD · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23LA175Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna P337H · Laurel, MTA partial loss of engine power to the rear engine resulting from cylinder detonation for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing and impact with terrain.May 3, 2023 · N62PC · Substantial damageNTSB WPR22LA231Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportJames C Geyman RV-9A · Missoula, MTThe pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to activate the auxiliary fuel boost pump, which inhibited a successful engine restart.Jun 27, 2022 · N12VV · Substantial damageNTSB WPR22FA169Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBearhawk LSA · Kalispell, MTAn excessive pitch control input for undetermined reasons while the airplane was operating above maneuvering speed, which led to a structural failure of the right wing during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the poor construction quality of the…Apr 30, 2022 · N1908A · Substantial damageNTSB WPR21FA258Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 172R · Missoula, MTThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed and exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at an altitude too low for recovery.Jul 1, 2021 · N2388L · 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 DCA18CA255Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportEmbraer ERJ175 · Cut Bank, MTan unexpected encounter with clear air turbulence.Jun 17, 2018 · N637CZ · No 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 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 WPR17LA046Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSoftex Invest V-24L · Paradise, MTA partial loss of power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engines did not reveal evidence of any preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.Jan 3, 2017 · N710XP · Substantial damageNTSB WPR17LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 31T · Missoula, MTFailure of the left windshield due to moisture ingression into the windshield laminate, which deteriorated the strength of the windshield.Dec 5, 2016 · N909PW · Substantial damageNTSB WPR16FA182Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95 B55 (T42A) · Broadus, MTThe airplane's departure from cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.Sep 17, 2016 · N413D · Substantial damageNTSB DCA16CA030Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirbus A319 115 · Great Falls, MTan encounter with turbulence during initial descent.Dec 10, 2015 · N3014R · No damageNTSB WPR15FA247Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Townsend, MTThe non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to conduct a cross-country flight over a mountain range in dark night conditions with limited night flight experience, which resulted in a collision with mountainous terrain.Aug 20, 2015 · N62731 · 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 WPR15FA135Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA32R - 301 · Townsend, MTThe pilot's decision to depart on and to continue a visual flight rules flight over mountainous terrain into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent…Mar 26, 2015 · C-GAUS · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14LA023Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 - M · Hardin, MTA rough-running engine and partial loss of power, which resulted from the pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat appropriately while operating in an area conducive to carburetor icing.Oct 21, 2013 · N80257 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13LA302Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportS.N.I.A.S. AS-350B Ecureuil · Hamilton, MTThe loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the fatigue failure of a pneumatic fuel controller pipe. Also causal was maintenance personnel’s failure to adequately maintain the pipe and replace it with a thicker type.Jul 1, 2013 · N989WC · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13FA183Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182C · Circle, MTThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control as a result of spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue flight into low visibility conditions.Apr 6, 2013 · N8721T · DestroyedNTSB WPR12CA209Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Sula, MTThe pilot's inability to maintain clearance from terrain while operating in a downdraft over mountainous terrain.Jun 8, 2012 · N2839T · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11FA348Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 210-5(205) · Darby, MTThe fatigue failure of the aluminum air intake duct, which resulted in material being ingested into the engine cylinders and a subsequent loss of engine power during cruise flight.Jul 22, 2011 · N8427Z · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11LA288Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502 · Lewistown, MTThe fatigue fracture and separation of the fuel bypass line, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.Jun 25, 2011 · N1022N · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10LA496Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182T · Mosby, MTA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during an en route climb.Aug 18, 2010 · N1142U · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10LA343Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415 · Whitehall, MTA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Jul 9, 2010 · N87349 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10FA273Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-220T · Lincoln, MTThe pilot’s decision to continue flight into an area of low ceilings and low visibility and his failure to maintain sufficient clearance from mountainous terrain.May 30, 2010 · N44MC · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10FA018Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Pryor, MTThe pilot’s decision to continue flight into an area of low ceilings and low visibility and his failure to maintain clearance from terrain.Oct 13, 2009 · N6202A · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10LA003Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMateskon Fisher DAK · Bozeman, MTA loss of engine power due to shearing of the crankshaft gear cluster bolts. Contributing to the accident was the lack of regular overhaul periods as recommended by the engine manufacturer.Oct 3, 2009 · N359JM · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09FA176Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMaule M-4-220C · Hungry Horse, MTThe pilot's improper decision to continue flight into an area of reduced visibility and snow showers during cruise flight, which resulted in the pilot's spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of aircraft control.Apr 1, 2009 · N2007U · DestroyedNTSB DCA09IA014Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 777 · Bozeman, MTAn accumulation of ice in the fuel system, which formed from the water normally present in jet fuel during commonly encountered flight conditions, which accreted and released, restricting the fuel flow at the right engine fuel-oil heat exchanger inlet face.…Nov 26, 2008 · N862DA · No damageNTSB LAX08LA154Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMaule MX-7-235 · Boulder, MTThe pilot's decision to continue flight at low altitude in instrument weather conditions and his failure to maintain clearance from a power line. Contributing to the accident were low cloud and visibility conditions.May 23, 2008 · N5657Y · Substantial damageNTSB SEA08LA095Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Bridger, MTThe pilot failed to maintain situational awareness during the flight. Contributing to the accident were the dark night, the pilot's failure to follow approved navigational procedures for the flight, and the pilot's over reliance on the avionics in the…Mar 26, 2008 · N432RM · Substantial damageNTSB SEA08FA006Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310N · Ekalaka, MTThe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, his continued flight into adverse weather (icing conditions), and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during the emergency descent for landing. Contributing to the accident were the forecast icing…Oct 7, 2007 · N85WT · Substantial damageNTSB LAX07LA238Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland Beaver DHC-2 MK.1 · Kalispell, MTA loss of engine power due to the failure of the supercharger impeller bushing, which allowed raw oil to enter the induction system.Jul 24, 2007 · N6784L · Substantial damageNTSB SEA07LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B-99 · Billings, MTThe total failure of the nose landing gear actuator and the subsequent nose gear collapse during landing.May 19, 2007 · N950AA · Substantial damageNTSB SEA07FA051Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 200 · Belgrade, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate altitude and descent rate during a night visual approach. Dark night conditions and mountainous terrain are factors in the accident.Feb 7, 2007 · N45MF · Substantial damageNTSB SEA07FA014Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Kalispell, MTOn-speed failure of the second stage turbine wheel as the result of engine oil starvation. The lack of maintenance oversight was a contributing factor.Nov 3, 2006 · N407KH · Substantial damageNTSB SEA06LA167Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKinnson Lancair IV-P Turbine · Helena, MTThe total loss of engine power as a result of turbine over temperature due to the pilot's failure to follow proper procedures for engine operation. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the ensuing forced landing.Aug 22, 2006 · N514PT · Substantial damageNTSB SEA06TA153Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 206L-1 · Busby, MTThe improper overhaul of the turbine assembly by maintenance personnel, which resulted in failure of the turbine and a total loss of engine power. A contributing factor was the pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare at the termination of the autorotation.Aug 3, 2006 · N5746N · Substantial damageNTSB SEA06CA080Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPitrolo GL-25 · Worden, MTThe loss of engine power due to failure of both electronic ignition systems. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Apr 21, 2006 · N27EP · Substantial damageNTSB SEA06LA052Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 · Helena, MTThe pilot's intentional suicide. The unauthorized use of a helicopter and impairment by alcohol were factors.Feb 6, 2006 · N7085U · DestroyedNTSB SEA05LA121Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188A · Fairview, MTWhile in cruise flight a separation of a propeller blade as a result of a propeller hub crack. Factors contributing to the accident included the installation of an unapproved propeller, and the failure to properly service the propeller with red dyed oil for…Jun 20, 2005 · N2133U · Substantial damageNTSB SEA05FA092Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Kalispell, MTLoss of aircraft control during climb while in instrument meteorological conditions. Icing conditions was a factor.May 3, 2005 · N106PM · DestroyedNTSB SEA05LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Superior, MTA loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadequate planning/decision and improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation. A contributing factor was the berm.Feb 9, 2005 · N6399W · Substantial damageNTSB SEA04GA192Accident · 3 fatalFinal reportCessna U206G · Essex, MTThe pilot's misidentification of the airplane's location, which resulted in his improper decision to fly into the wrong drainage, and his failure to maintain terrain clearance while executing a turn to reverse course after he realized his navigational error.…Sep 20, 2004 · N206SM · Destroyed