# NTSB investigations: Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG, 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 · 68 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB WPR26LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA140.md): Lancair Legacy · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Mar 16, 2026 · N212LG · Substantial damage > On March 16, 2026, about 1257 Pacific daylight time, a Lancair Legacy, N212LG, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Hillsboro, Oregon. The private pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal… - [NTSB WPR25LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA103.md): Amazon.Com Services MK30 · Pendleton, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 21, 2025 · N265PA · Substantial damage > The unmanned aircraft system’s failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain. - [NTSB WPR25LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA064.md): Amazon.Com Services MK30 · Pendleton, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 16, 2024 · N223PA · Substantial damage > The incorrect altitude indication by test software during landing. - [NTSB WPR25LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA063.md): Amazon.Com Services MK30 · Pendleton, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 16, 2024 · N209PA · Substantial damage > An improper altitude indication from a recent software update, which resulted in a loss of engine power in flight. - [NTSB WPR24LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA302.md): Amazon.Com Services MK30 · Pendleton, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 6, 2024 · N213PA · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > The operator’s failure to maintain separation between two drones during dual simulated engine out recoveries, which resulted in a midair collision. - [NTSB WPR24LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA031.md): Amazon.Com Services MK27-2 · Pendleton, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 10, 2023 · N692PA · Substantial damage > The operator’s use of an insufficiently charged battery that resulted in a total loss of engine power and subsequent impact with terrain. - [NTSB WPR22LA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA370.md): Alisport Silent 2 Electro · Hood River, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 3, 2022 · N278SE · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow the checklist to remove the wing wheel and tail dolly before takeoff. - [NTSB WPR22FA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA312.md): Jackson Dennis RV-8 · Scio, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 21, 2022 · N184DJ · Substantial damage > The pilot’s decision to perform a low-altitude aerobatic maneuver and his improper execution of the maneuver, which resulted in impact with terrain. - [NTSB WPR22LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA045.md): Elvin Jack R JR Rotorway Exec 162F · Scio, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 22, 2021 · N102LD · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper maintenance on the tail rotor assembly, which resulted in the loss of control and roll over. - [NTSB WPR22LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA019.md): Lancair ES · Fall Creek, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 15, 2021 · N511ZZ · Substantial damage > Total loss of engine power due to fatigue failure of the camshaft gear. - [NTSB WPR21LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA276.md): Payne Steven R RV-8 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 9, 2021 · N526KP · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The second pilot’s diverted attention while taxing which, resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from another airplane holding short of the runway. - [NTSB WPR21LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA094.md): Randy Wayne Maloney M1 · Eagle Point, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 21, 2021 · N322TR · Destroyed > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence. - [NTSB WPR20LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA201.md): Avia Stroitel AC-5M · Bend, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 30, 2020 · N263R · Destroyed > A loss of control just after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB WPR18LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA127.md): Yakovlev YAK 52 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2018 · N2YK · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident was… - [NTSB GAA18CA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA084.md): Corbeil Shawn Corbeil Shawn SER VI · Rogersburg, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 12, 2017 · N552EZ · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper landing flare and his subsequent failure to see and avoid a tree during a go-around. - [NTSB GAA15CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA132.md): Ervin Rex H Bear Hawk · Merrill, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2015 · N939RE · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop. - [NTSB WPR13FA393](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA393.md): Stuart Vortex · Scappoose, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2013 · N43259 · Destroyed > The student pilot's unintentional takeoff followed by his failure to maintain control of the gyroplane during the landing approach. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s lack of both flight training and flight experience and his lack of a solo… - [NTSB WPR12CA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA304.md): Schempp Hirth Nimbus II · Redmond, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 13, 2012 · N96132 · Substantial damage > A loss of aerodynamic lift that resulted in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB WPR11LA427](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA427.md): Stinson V77 · Tillamook, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2011 · N9112H · Substantial damage > The pilot’s loss of directional control while taxiing in a gusting tailwind. - [NTSB WPR11LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA290.md): Christen Industries Pitts S-1T · Alkali Lake, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2011 · N77MN · Substantial damage > The loss of engine oil during cruise flight due to the failure of the front bearing oil seal. - [NTSB WPR10LA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA366.md): Clark RV-9A · Oregon City, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2010 · N70720 · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to depart with known mechanical anomalies and the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB SEA08CA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA204.md): Goetz RAF 2000 · Mulino, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2008 · N554BG · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. - [NTSB SEA08LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA138.md): Kolb Kolbra · Jordan Valley, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 2008 · N49KK · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering that led to a stall/mush. - [NTSB LAX07CA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA133.md): Jiran FJ-1 · Banks, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 22, 2007 · N366W · Substantial damage > the pilot's misjudged distance/altitude that led to a failure to attain the proper touchdown point. - [NTSB SEA07LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA095.md): Diemert/Rotorway Exec 162 F · Roseburg, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2007 · N173ST · Substantial damage > a total loss of engine power due to the failure of the primary and secondary electronic control units (ECU's) within the engine's Fully Automated Digital Electronic Control. - [NTSB SEA07LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA025.md): Holloway RV6A · North Bend, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2006 · N914C · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the water while performing low altitude maneuvering flight resulting in an in flight collision with the water. - [NTSB SEA06FA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06FA142.md): Hawker Siddeley MK-58A Hunter · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2006 · N58MX · Destroyed > Loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons during the takeoff sequence. - [NTSB SEA06CA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA102.md): Hughes 369A · Banks, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 19, 2006 · N369V · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm while performing a simulated autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's incorrect interpretation of the examiner's instruction to add power. - [NTSB SEA05LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA172.md): MK II Legacy Sport · Madras, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2005 · N359L · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent collision with the ground. - [NTSB SEA05LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA137.md): Scheibe SF-28A Tandem-Falke · North Plains, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2005 · N12HS · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during landing. Inadequate emergency procedures training and high vegetation were factors. - [NTSB SEA05LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA128.md): Ellsberg One Design · Madras, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2005 · N555TE · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from terrain while performing aerobatics which resulted in a collision with the ground. - [NTSB SEA04CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04CA107.md): Steward Rocky 162F · Hood River, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2004 · N717CS · Substantial damage > The pilot's miscalculation of fuel consumption and his inadequate in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power. A factor was the high vegetation. - [NTSB SEA04LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA079.md): SZD Jantar 42-1 · Wamic, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 2004 · N272AS · Substantial damage > The glider pilot's inadequate en route planning, which resulted in a forced landing in an area without suitable landing terrain. Factors include no suitable landing terrain in the area where the pilot found it necessary to execute a forced landing, and trees… - [NTSB SEA04LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA026.md): Upright RV-7A · McMinnville, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2003 · N29CV · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Cloudy weather, continued flight into adverse weather, inadequate preflight planning and mountainous terrain were factors. - [NTSB SEA03LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA118.md): Herrin Hornet · Newberg, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2003 · N1424 · Substantial damage > Aircraft control not maintained while maneuvering for landing. - [NTSB SEA03FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA110.md): Harshbarger W/Reed RV-8 · Grants Pass, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2003 · N863Y · Substantial damage > Corrosion and contamination within the fuel servo unit and the pilot's delayed turn back to the runway. Contributing factors were trees and the pilot's impairment due to prescription medication. - [NTSB SEA03LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA039.md): Kesterson Nieuport 11 · Independence, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 2003 · N110DK · Substantial damage > Aircraft control not maintained during takeoff. Factors include soft/muddy terrain. - [NTSB SEA03LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA011.md): Peterson Dragonfly · Mulino, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2002 · N2448 · Substantial damage > Fuel starvation of the engine while in cruise flight due to the owner/builder's alteration of the fuel system from that shown in the aircrafts plans. Factors include very rough terrain in the area where the pilot found it necessary to make his forced landing. - [NTSB SEA02LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA168.md): Nolley BD-5 · Corvallis, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2002 · N50TX · Substantial damage > Fuel starvation resulting in a loss of engine power during the aircraft's initial climb. A disconnected fuel line was a factor. - [NTSB SEA02LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA072.md): Gallagher Taylor "Coot" · Creswell, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2002 · N41RG · Destroyed > A loss of engine power due to oil starvation followed by the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the initial climb shortly after takeoff. An improper engine modification was a factor. - [NTSB SEA02LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA069.md): Woodley Zodiac 601HD · Beaver, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2002 · N9240W · Substantial damage > A partial failure of the electrical (ignition) system and a short to the master electrical switch during cruise flight resulting in a loss of engine power. A collision with an embankment during the landing roll was a factor. - [NTSB SEA01LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA053.md): Gibbs V-6 Stol · Newberg, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2001 · N230VG · Substantial damage > the pilot's mismanagement of his available fuel, the fuel starvation of the engine, and the pilot's excessive rate of descent during the touchdown portion of a power-off forced landing. - [NTSB SEA00LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA077.md): PZL-Bielsko Jantar 2A · Hood River, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2000 · N272AS · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the glider after its wing came in contact with long grass growing on the runway surface. Factors include the pilot's improper decision to attempt a landing on a runway with known directional control… - [NTSB SEA98LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA163.md): Six/Huber RV-6 · Roseburg, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1998 · N26CH · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB SEA98FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98FA109.md): Nolley BD-5T · Corvallis, OR · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1998 · N50TX · Substantial damage > The introduction of a fuel containing an ethanol additive into fuel tanks sloshed/sealed with a compound incompatible with alcohols, resulting in debonding of the compound from the fuel tank walls, leading to partial blockage of an in-line fuel filter, and a… - [NTSB SEA98LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA008.md): Beckham RV-4 · Scio, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1997 · N160HB · Destroyed > The pilot-in-command's loss of control of the aircraft for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB SEA97LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA020.md): Karmy Rotorway Exec · Redmond, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1996 · N728PC · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to remove the dolly wheels during the preflight inspection. - [NTSB SEA96LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA188.md): Jonas Exec 90 · Hermiston, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1996 · N6183P · Substantial damage > slippage of the drive belts, while hover taxiing in ground effect, which resulted in loss of power to the rotor system; and inadequate remedial action by the pilot, which led to a roll over during touch down (forced landing). A factor relating to the accident… - [NTSB SEA96LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA162.md): Conkey/Wapelhorst Lancair 235 · Cottage Grove, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1996 · N235WC · Substantial damage > release of the main landing gear locking mechanism for undetermined reason(s). - [NTSB SEA95LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA007.md): Bony MB-1 · Madras, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1994 · N51MB · Destroyed > The jamming of the rudder during due to undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate flying speed while attempting to take remedial action. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=99999&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 ('99999')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=99999&state=OR --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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