NTSB investigations, OR

54 cases where the phase of flight was Uncontrolled descent.

Cases per year

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NTSB investigations, OR per year, 1964–2026: 54 cases
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Query with SQL
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\" = 'OR' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM case_phases WHERE main = 650)
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB SEA08LA072Accident · 3 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWooters Lancair ES · Albany, ORThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain aircraft control while in cruise flight. Contributing to the accident were inadequate planning/decision, icing conditions, and continued flight into known icing conditions.Feb 8, 2008 · N329BW · Substantial damageNTSB SEA04CA122Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Mariner · Hillsboro, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in an uncontrolled descent and subsequent roll over. Low altitude flight and the pilot's encounter with settling with power were contributing factors.Jul 5, 2004 · N856HA · Substantial damageNTSB SEA93LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · Hillsboro, ORThe pilot in command's failure to maintain proper altitude during the hover. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot in command's lack of total experience in rotorcraft and his diversion of attention while hovering.Oct 1, 1992 · N7400F · Substantial damageNTSB SEA85LA231Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMitchell U2 · Prineville, ORPlt was on second flt in newly completed, registered ultralight. Craft had not been issued a certificate of airworthiness. After takeoff, acft was observed to circle airport, then descend out of sight behind trees. Investigation showed steeep, nosedown…Sep 30, 1985 · N58209 · DestroyedNTSB SEA82FA012Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-32 · Brogan, ORDec 12, 1981 · N4041R · DestroyedNTSB SEA82FA010Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Mill City, ORDec 6, 1981 · N8415W · DestroyedNTSB SEA81DYM15Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 206A · Mill City, ORJan 7, 1981 · N90099 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA80FA009Accident · 2 fatalClosedMooney M20C · Grass Valley, ORNov 28, 1979 · N7090V · DestroyedNTSB SEA79FYM28Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 206G · The Dalles, ORApr 22, 1979 · N756SR · Substantial damageNTSB SEA79FA028Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Brothers, ORMar 26, 1979 · N1649H · DestroyedNTSB SEA79FA014Accident · 2 fatalClosedBellanca 17-30 · Medford, ORNov 19, 1978 · N7320V · DestroyedNTSB SEA79FA012Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 177B · Kimberly, ORNov 9, 1978 · N11606 · DestroyedNTSB SEA78FA014Accident · 7 fatalClosedAero Cmdr 520 · Cheshire, ORDec 22, 1977 · C-GHUN · DestroyedNTSB SEA78FA007Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Gales Creek, ORNov 4, 1977 · N2710Q · DestroyedNTSB SEA77FA047Accident · 1 fatalClosedAerostar 601P · Burns, ORAug 12, 1977 · N9578Q · DestroyedNTSB SEA77FA020Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-24 · Eugene, ORMar 2, 1977 · N8216P · DestroyedNTSB SEA77FA005Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 172 · Pendleton, ORNov 9, 1976 · N5789A · DestroyedNTSB SEA76AS044Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 177B · Roseburg, ORApr 21, 1976 · N10081 · DestroyedNTSB SEA7KAS006Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 195A · Lincoln City, ORJul 28, 1975 · N1529D · DestroyedNTSB SEA82FA102Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna 182P · Union Creek, ORFeb 26, 1975 · N7391Q · DestroyedNTSB SEA75DYI05Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Medford, ORAug 2, 1974 · N1151B · Substantial damageNTSB SEA74AS004Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 175C · Pacific City, ORJul 24, 1973 · N8318T · DestroyedNTSB SEA73AS040Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-28R · Eugene, ORJun 25, 1973 · N3841T · DestroyedNTSB SEA73AS015Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Bend, ORNov 26, 1972 · N4447J · Substantial damageNTSB SEA73AS004Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-28R · Bandon, ORAug 16, 1972 · N7504J · DestroyedNTSB SEA72AS039Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Salem, ORMar 14, 1972 · N5600Y · DestroyedNTSB SEA72FYC29Accident · No injuriesClosedAero Comdr 680-F · John Day, ORMar 10, 1972 · N6280X · Substantial damageNTSB SEA72AS036Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-28R · Pendleton, ORMar 3, 1972 · N9434N · DestroyedNTSB SEA72AS022Accident · 6 fatalClosedBeech C35 · Astoria, ORNov 25, 1971 · N1944D · DestroyedNTSB SEA71AS047Accident · 5 fatalClosedPiper PA-32 · Meacham, ORJun 14, 1971 · N4070W · DestroyedNTSB SEA71FVQ20Accident · 1 fatalClosedLuscombe 8E · Lakeview, ORMar 26, 1971 · N1867K · DestroyedNTSB SEA71AS035Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Oakridge, ORJan 22, 1971 · N8373R · DestroyedNTSB SEA71AS030Accident · 2 fatalClosedMooney M20E · Amity, ORDec 20, 1970 · N1983Y · DestroyedNTSB SEA71DWA21Accident · Minor injuriesClosedHughes 269B · Meacham, OROct 4, 1970 · N9354F · DestroyedNTSB SEA71AS005Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 150 · Gold Beach, ORJul 31, 1970 · N5878G · DestroyedNTSB SEA71FWA01Accident · Serious injuriesClosedAeronca 7GCB · Hillsboro, ORJul 4, 1970 · N9915Y · DestroyedNTSB SEA70DVQ06Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAeronca 7BCM · Ashland, ORMay 17, 1970 · N8362H · DestroyedNTSB SEA75AS015Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech A35-33 · Oakridge, OROct 9, 1969 · N916B · DestroyedNTSB SEA70A0010Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 140 · Newport, ORAug 14, 1969 · N2225N · DestroyedNTSB SEA69A0044Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-24 · Pendleton, ORJan 26, 1969 · N5787P · DestroyedNTSB SEA69A0021Accident · 4 fatalClosedNavion A · Sweet Home, ORSep 14, 1968 · N8552H · DestroyedNTSB SEA69A0015Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Dorena, ORAug 26, 1968 · N5385L · DestroyedNTSB SEA69F0152Accident · 1 fatalClosedBensen B-8M · Midland, ORJul 27, 1968 · NNONE · Substantial damageNTSB SEA68A0048Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-24 · Medical Spgs, ORJan 15, 1968 · N7435P · DestroyedNTSB SEA67A0062Accident · 4 fatalClosedCessna T210F · Lapine, ORMay 9, 1967 · N6164R · DestroyedNTSB SEA67A0009Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Seaside, ORAug 7, 1966 · N7629D · DestroyedNTSB SEA66A0054Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-16 · Sutherlin, ORMay 6, 1966 · N5744H · DestroyedNTSB SEA66A0043Accident · 4 fatalClosedCessna 175 · Bonneville, ORFeb 6, 1966 · N7067M · DestroyedNTSB SEA66A0040Accident · 4 fatalClosedPiper PA-30 · Ironside, ORDec 29, 1965 · N7675Y · DestroyedNTSB SEA65A0056Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeechcraft S35 · Mill City, ORApr 23, 1965 · N6825Q · Destroyed