# NTSB investigations: Continental IO-520 series, OR 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. Page 1 of 2 · 69 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB WPR25LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA263.md): Cessna A185F · Lakeview, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 23, 2025 · N185GG · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, in gusting crosswind conditions. - [NTSB WPR25LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA228.md): Beech V35 · Astoria, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jul 23, 2025 · N3785Q · Substantial damage > On July 22, 2025, about 1706 Pacific daylight time, a Beechcraft Bonanza V35, N3785Q, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Astoria, Oregon. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code… - [NTSB WPR20CA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA213.md): Beech 33 · Redmond, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2020 · N727P · Substantial damage > The left seated flight instructor’s improper manipulation of the landing gear position selection lever to the up position while still on the landing roll, which ultimately resulted in a landing gear collapse during a subsequent landing. - [NTSB WPR19LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA217.md): Cessna 206 · Prospect, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 10, 2019 · N5152U · Substantial damage > The failure of the counterweight retainer pin plate which resulted in a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB GAA17CA432](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA432.md): Cessna TU206B · Sandy, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2017 · N10AR · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper bank control during landing in gusting wind conditions. - [NTSB GAA17CA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA359.md): Cessna A188 · Salem, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 14, 2017 · N4877Q · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane contacting tall grass. - [NTSB GAA16CA443](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA443.md): Cessna A185 · Klamath Falls, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 19, 2016 · N185SC · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in the airplane porpoising and the subsequent loss of directional control. - [NTSB WPR12CA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA299.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2012 · N7322V · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with an airport lighting system. - [NTSB WPR12FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA020.md): Piper PA-44-180 · St. Paul, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2011 · N3062H · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The pilot was unable to see the other aircraft to avoid a collision. - [NTSB WPR10CA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA361.md): Beech V35 · Bend, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2010 · N24WG · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for a wind gust during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB WPR10LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA140.md): Cessna 210L · Aurora, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2010 · N777FW · Substantial damage > The failure of the landing gear to properly function for undetermined reasons, resulting in the right main landing gear collapsing during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to follow the emergency gear extension procedure. - [NTSB WPR09CA439](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA439.md): Bellanca 17-30A · La Grande, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 2, 2009 · N14786 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a bounced landing. - [NTSB WPR09FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA027.md): Cessna P206 · Estacada, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2008 · N2570X · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while on approach to land at night. Contributing to the accident was the electrical system failure and the pilot's diverted attention. - [NTSB SEA08CA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA197.md): Cessna A185F · Lakeview, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2008 · N185ZZ · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A contributing factor was the rough terrain. - [NTSB LAX08LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA201.md): Cessna A185F · Rainier, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2008 · N5403E · Substantial damage > The inadvertent extension of the left float's landing gear to near the down position due to a failure of the gear's rear hydraulic seal. - [NTSB SEA08CA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA112.md): Cessna 185E · Bend, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 26, 2008 · N185NH · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was an unexpected crosswind gust. - [NTSB SEA07CA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA274.md): Cessna A185F · Lexington, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2007 · N6497E · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop/swerve. - [NTSB SEA07CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA008.md): Beech E-55 · Ontario, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 12, 2006 · N94LL · Substantial damage > The dual loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to adequately determine the amount of fuel aboard the airplane during his preflight preparation. A contributing factor was the pilot's misjudgment of distance/speed during… - [NTSB SEA06CA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA059.md): Beech V35B · Burns, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 4, 2006 · N3511V · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain during the takeoff sequence. Factors include his inadequate removal of snow and ice from the wings prior to takeoff, his improper decision to retract the landing gear before it had been positively… - [NTSB SEA05LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA081.md): Cessna 185F · Medford, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2005 · N4948Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors include variable winds that at times were crosswinds. - [NTSB SEA05FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05FA061.md): Navion Navion H · Hubbard, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 2005 · N2512T · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power immediately after takeoff for undetermined reason. - [NTSB SEA04FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA088.md): Cessna A185F · Molalla, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 19, 2004 · N61611 · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in VFR flight into IMC, and his failure to maintain control. Factors include mountain obscuration, clouds and convective weather conditions. - [NTSB SEA04FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA009.md): Beech A36 · Seaside, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2003 · N136SB · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from objects while maneuvering. High winds, gusts and rain were factors. - [NTSB SEA03LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA122.md): Cessna 185F · Lexington, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2003 · N6497E · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll. A partially deflated tire and soft terrain were factors. - [NTSB SEA03LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA090.md): Beech 95 C-55 · Canby, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2003 · N660K · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning resulting in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of power after takeoff. High vegetation was a factor. - [NTSB SEA01FA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01FA167.md): Beech 58 · Ashland, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2001 · N18414 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain after inadvertently entering an area of instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) during a visual flight rules (VFR) flight. Factors include mountainous/hilly terrain and low ceilings in the area… - [NTSB SEA01LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA086.md): Cessna U206 · Yamhill, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2001 · N29147 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to adequately compensate for gusty tailwind conditions, resulting in an excessive rate of descent at touchdown. Factors include gusty tailwinds during the landing sequence. - [NTSB SEA00LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA147.md): Cessna A185F · Tillamook, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2000 · N7485C · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. - [NTSB SEA00LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA140.md): Cessna 188 · Lone Pine, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2000 · N731GR · Substantial damage > The complete loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors include an irrigation system in the field where the forced landing took place, and the pilot's intentional initiation of a ground loop in order to miss the pipes of the irrigation system. - [NTSB SEA00LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA017.md): Cessna A185F · Astoria, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1999 · N6245E · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed after a delayed go-around. Factors include incapacitation due to the use of unapproved drugs. - [NTSB SEA98LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA004.md): Beech V-35 · Medford, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1997 · N5482U · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane. - [NTSB SEA95LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA208.md): Cessna 185F · Salem, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1995 · N9222H · Substantial damage > A loss of power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering for a forced landing. - [NTSB SEA95LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA040.md): Cessna A185E · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 1995 · N748 · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB SEA94FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA055.md): Beech S35 · Ashland, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1994 · N50VT · Destroyed > Poor in-flight planning/decision. Factors to the accident were: clearance was not maintained and poor supervision. - [NTSB SEA93LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA129.md): Cessna T210K · Forest Grove, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1993 · N8120G · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, resulting from inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the PIC. - [NTSB SEA93LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA062.md): Cessna 185E · North Bend, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1993 · N5849J · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, and inadequate remedial action. Factors include a poor inflight decision, and gusty crosswinds. - [NTSB SEA92LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA108.md): Cessna A188A · Redmond, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1992 · N9990G · Substantial damage > Proper clearance from objects was not maintained. Factors to the accident were: sunglare, wires, and visual lookout was not possible. - [NTSB SEA91LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA212.md): Cessna U206F · Nimrod, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1991 · N35831 · Substantial damage > The fractured crankshaft resulting in engine seizure followed by a forced landing on rough and uneven terrain resulting in separation of the nose gear. - [NTSB SEA91LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA151.md): Beech C33A · Brookings, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1991 · N12EM · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper flare for touchdown, and her improper recovery from a bounced landing. - [NTSB SEA90LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA026.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Newberg, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1989 · N4133B · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain runway alignment. The birds & debris (hidding obstructions) were related factors. - [NTSB SEA87LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA069.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Medford, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1987 · N4878V · Substantial damage > A total and sudden loss of power occurred at about 3,500 feet MSL during climb for cruise. The pilot made a 180 degree turn back to the airport. Since an undershoot was assured the pilot elected to land the aircraft on a field. During landing rollout at about… - [NTSB SEA86LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA156.md): Cessna 188 · Durkee, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1986 · N4835Q · Substantial damage > While crossing a mountain ridge at low altitude, the aircraft encountered downdrafts. The pilot was forced to land as he was unable to arrest the descent rate. The landing was accomplished onto very rough terrain. - [NTSB SEA84LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA112.md): Cessna 188B · Shedd, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1984 · N731SW · Substantial damage > While landing on a 1600 ft ag strip, the plt realized he had too much speed. However, there were power lines at the departure end of the strip, so he elected not to attempt a go-around. He intentionally ground looped the acft to avoid a ditch & road at the… - [NTSB SEA83LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA049.md): Cessna A188B · Medford, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1983 · N4784Q · Destroyed > The aircraft collided with a tree during aerial application operations. The pilot stated that there was a powerline at one end of the orchard he was spraying and a row of leafless trees at the other. One of the taller boundary trees was overlooked by the… - [NTSB SEA83LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA021.md): Cessna U206 · Cove, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1982 · N8123G · Substantial damage > Pilot landed on icy runway and slid 1200 feet into the river. - [NTSB SEA82DYK12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DYK12.md): Cessna 210 · Rosenburg, OR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 2, 1982 · N727FK · Substantial damage > The pilot attempted to hand start the aircraft due to a weak battery. The pilot told passenger to hold the brakes and assumed the passenger knew how, because of his many hours of flight time (as a passenger). When the engine started the aircraft began to move… - [NTSB SEA82DYK10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DYK10.md): Beech S35 · Mckenzie Bridge, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jul 24, 1982 · N7932K · Destroyed > The aircraft was landed at the Mckenzie Bridge state airport where two passengers deplaned. The airport had a 2600 ft turf runway with an upslope gradient of 3.4% toward the east. The airport/facility directory stated, "unattended. Land to e, takeoff to w.… - [NTSB SEA81FYM26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA81FYM26.md): Cessna P206 · Oregon City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 1, 1981 · N2526X · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA80DYK14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA80DYK14.md): Cessna 210 · French Glen, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 22, 1980 · N8250M · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA80FYM33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA80FYM33.md): Cessna A188A · Gresham, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 11, 1980 · N9990G · Substantial damage Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=17032&state=OR&page=2 ## 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 x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('17032')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=17032&state=OR --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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