# Fatal NTSB investigations, WA

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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB WPR27FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR27FA014.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Wauconda, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Oct 11, 2026 · N927JS · Destroyed
  > On October 10, 2026, about 2014 Pacific daylight time, a Piper PA-18-150, N927JS, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Wauconda, Washington. The flight instructor and student pilot were fatally injured. The airplane was operated…
- [NTSB WPR27FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR27FA001.md): Roesler Scott D Roesler Glasair · Everett, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Investigation open · Oct 1, 2026 · N314SR
- [NTSB WPR26FA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26FA354.md): Cessna 172B · Royal City, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Sep 24, 2026 · N44P · Substantial damage
  > On September 23, 2026, about 1711 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 172B, N44P, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Royal City, Washington. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…
- [NTSB WPR26FA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26FA233.md): Cessna 195 · Pasco, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jun 24, 2026 · N3877V · Substantial damage
  > On June 24, 2026, about 1428 Pacific daylight time, a float equipped Cessna 195, N3877V, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Pasco, Washington. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was operated under Title…
- [NTSB WPR25FA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25FA294.md): Cessna 172F · Battle Ground, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Sep 26, 2025 · N8219U · Destroyed
  > On September 26, 2025, about 1306, Pacific daylight time a Cessna 172F, N8219U, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Battle Ground, Washington. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…
- [NTSB WPR25FA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25FA213.md): Scott Macwilliam SR3500 Moose · Quinault, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jul 15, 2025 · N80TM · Substantial damage
  > On July 15, 2025, at about 1440 Pacific daylight time, an experimental amateur-built Murphy Moose SR3500 airplane, N80TM, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Quinault, Washington. The pilot received minor injuries, one…
- [NTSB WPR25FA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25FA197.md): Evolution Revolt · Mount Vernon, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jul 2, 2025 · N774RS · Substantial damage
  > On July 2, 2025, about 1313 Pacific daylight time, an Evolution Aircraft REVOLT weight shift control aircraft (commonly called a trike), N774RS, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Mount Vernon, Washington. The pilot was fatally…
- [NTSB WPR25FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25FA114.md): Bell 206B II · Mountain Home Park, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Mar 19, 2025 · N23SD · Substantial damage
  > On March 19, 2025, at 1228 Pacific daylight time, a Bell 206B II, N23SD, was substantially damaged when it impacted electrical cables and terrain near Mountain Home Park, Washington. The commercial pilot was fatally injured. The helicopter was operated as a…
- [NTSB WPR25FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25FA108.md): Cessna A150L · Renslow, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Mar 4, 2025 · N6167F · Destroyed
  > On March 4, 2025, at 1555 Pacific standard time, a Cessna A150L, N6167F, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Renslow, Washington. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91…
- [NTSB WPR24FA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA298.md): Boeing A75L3 · Yacolt, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 6, 2024 · N53466 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering at a low altitude in mountainous terrain in moderately high density altitude conditions, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR24FA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA285.md): Cessna A185F · Kent, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 24, 2024 · N61323 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly configure the amphibious landing gear for a water landing, which resulted in a touchdown on the water with the wheels extended, noseover, and airplane submersion.
- [NTSB WPR24FA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA226.md): Champion 7GCBC · Eatonville, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 7, 2024 · N3464D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering to avoid trees, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR24FA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA200.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Bluestem, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 19, 2024 · N323TT · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to manage main rotor rpm during an autorotation, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control. Contributing to the accident was a loss of power for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB WPR24FA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA184.md): Beech A45 · Deer Harbor, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 7, 2024 · N268AF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to perform an aerobatic maneuver at low level, and his misjudged entry altitude for the maneuver, which resulted in impact with water.
- [NTSB WPR24FA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA182.md): Vans RV-12 · Auburn, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 6, 2024 · N412JN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper installation of the control stick pushrod assemblies, which resulted in separation of the left pushrod and a total loss of roll control during flight. Contributing to the accident was the failure to detect the installation error during…
- [NTSB WPR24FA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA156.md): Extra Flugzeugbau EA 300/L · Bandera, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 19, 2024 · N22MW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to continue flight into icing conditions and inclement weather, which likely led to spatial disorientation when he attempted to divert from the planned course to the destination airport.
- [NTSB WPR24FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA001.md): Cubcrafters CCK-1865 · Twisp, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 1, 2023 · N56DV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to see and avoid a rock during an aborted landing on a hillside, the collision with which resulted in damage to the aileron system that precluded subsequent control of the airplane.
- [NTSB WPR23FA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23FA351.md): Golden Circle T Bird · Arlington, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 22, 2023 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the forward left wing spar due to an improper repair, which resulted in an inflight separation of the left wing. Contributing to the accident was improper maintenance by splicing the wing spar.
- [NTSB WPR23FA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23FA344.md): Seawind 3000 · Bellevue, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 15, 2023 · N57TJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control after encountering a lake swell and skipping during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR23FA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23FA143.md): Cessna T182T · Queets, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Mar 7, 2023 · N24289 · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR23FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23FA034.md): Textron 208B · Snohomish, WA · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Nov 18, 2022 · N2069B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper recovery following a departure from controlled flight after an intentional aerodynamic stall, which resulted in an exceedance of airspeed limitations, airframe overstress, and a subsequent inflight breakup.
- [NTSB DCA22MA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA22MA193.md): Dehavilland DHC-3 · Freeland, WA · Accident · 10 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Sep 4, 2022 · N725TH · Destroyed
  > The in-flight unthreading of the clamp nut from the horizontal stabilizer trim actuator barrel due to a missing lock ring, which resulted in the horizontal stabilizer moving to an extreme trailing-edge-down position rendering the airplane’s pitch…
- [NTSB WPR22FA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA298.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Blyn, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 10, 2022 · N379DH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s continued operation of the airplane with known mechanical malfunctions with the flight displays, and his continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an inflight collision with terrain while maneuvering.
- [NTSB WPR22FA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA255.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Lake McMurray, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 16, 2022 · N2588C · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s decision to continue visual flight into an area of instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of visual reference and subsequent controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB WPR22FA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA239.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Lind, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 3, 2022 · N602GH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a steep turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at an altitude too low for recovery.
- [NTSB WPR22FA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA235.md): Beech V35B · Vancouver, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 28, 2022 · N444PM · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s decision to execute a steep turn to final approach, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an accelerated stall. Contributing to the accident was the improper positioning on base leg and the pilot’s…
- [NTSB WPR22FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA023.md): Mooney M20M · Snoqualmie, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 28, 2021 · N40KA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to fly the airplane into known icing conditions, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR21FA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21FA170.md): Consolidated Vultee BT-13A · Camas, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Apr 21, 2021 · N53331 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during an aborted landing, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR21LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA161.md): Rans S12 · Colville, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 17, 2021 · N707PH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering to avoid powerlines, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of engine power due to improper…
- [NTSB WPR21LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA097.md): Cessna 170A · Port Angeles, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 27, 2021 · N9114A · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel planning.
- [NTSB WPR21FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21FA057.md): Blevins Kamron Odyssey · Arlington, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 20, 2020 · N562TB · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control for reasons that could be determined based on available evidence.
- [NTSB WPR21FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21FA045.md): Cessna 177 · Langley, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 11, 2020 · N34633 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control while attempting to conduct an emergency landing. Contributing to the accident was a total loss of engine power as a result of…
- [NTSB WPR20LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA279.md): Cessna 150 · Quillayute, WA · Accident · Fatal · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 19, 2020 · N11513 · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s descent into trees and subsequent impact with terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR20LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA118.md): Kolb Firestar 2 · La Center, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 6, 2020 · N90KL · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB WPR20LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA028.md): Cessna 182 · Metaline, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 11, 2019 · N8749T · Destroyed
  > Impact with a lake for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB WPR19FA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA241.md): Glaser Dirks DG 300 Elan · Wilkeson, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 25, 2019 · N300GG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delayed decision to land following a loss of thermal lift, which resulted in collision with trees during the landing approach.
- [NTSB WPR19FA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA219.md): Capes Murphy Moose · Marysville, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 15, 2019 · N525SG · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain terrain clearance while turning to final approach to avoid a collision with another airplane flying a straight in approach to the same runway. Contributing to the accident was the pilots of both airplanes failure to adequately…
- [NTSB WPR19FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA133.md): Just JA30 Superstol · Chelan, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · May 6, 2019 · N825PW · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin.
- [NTSB WPR19FA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA124.md): Vans RV 6 · Ridgefield, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Apr 29, 2019 · N90LK · Substantial damage
  > The pilots' inadvertent exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack following an inflight collision with a bird.
- [NTSB WPR19FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA091.md): Bell UH1B · Forks, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Mar 8, 2019 · N64RA · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the gas generator sealing disk as a result of the operator’s exceedance of the sealing disk life limits at too low an altitude for the pilot to accomplish a successful autorotation which resulted in the…
- [NTSB WPR19LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA066.md): Piper PA23 · Ellensburg, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Limited · Final report · Jan 17, 2019 · N14372 · Destroyed
  > The instrument rated pilot’s loss of control due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB WPR19LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA062.md): Vans RV8 · Langley, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Limited · Final report · Jan 12, 2019 · N800KE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering in the airport traffic pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a loss of control at an altitude too low for recovery.
- [NTSB WPR18FA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA261.md): Gruber Beelzabub · Rochester, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 14, 2018 · N382T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a tree while maneuvering at a low altitude.
- [NTSB WPR18FA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA220.md): De Havilland DHC8 · Steilacoom, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2018 · N449QX · Destroyed
  > The NTSB did not determine the probable cause of this event and does not plan to issue an investigative report or open a public docket. The investigation of this event is being conducted under the jurisdiction of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
- [NTSB WPR18FA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA210.md): Mooney M20J · Lopez Island, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2018 · N56039 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering for landing, which resulted in a cross-control aerodynamic stall, spin, and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial…
- [NTSB WPR18FA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA195.md): Cessna 172 · Deer Park, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 13, 2018 · N24442 · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight breakup as a result of the airplane exceeding the structural strength of the airplane during a rapid descent that the flight instructor was unable to recover from following a collision with a large bird.
- [NTSB WPR18LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA151.md): Cessna 150M · Bainbridge Island, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2018 · N6AF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the water and his distraction by using the tablet for navigation, which resulted in his failure to detect that the airplane had entered a descent.
- [NTSB WPR18FA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA104.md): Piper PA 18-150 · La Center, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 2018 · N4511Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering at a low altitude.
- [NTSB ANC18FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18FA024.md): Mooney M20 · Chuckanut, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 2018 · N123JN · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain during a visual approach in dark night visual meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB WPR18FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA074.md): Hughes 369D · Pomeroy, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 2018 · N369TH · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control following the gunner's failure to ensure that the net maintained clearance from the tail rotor.

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## 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" = 'WA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND c."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?fatal=1&state=WA

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