# NTSB investigations: Cessna 140, 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 WPR26LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA208.md): Cessna 140 · Pasco, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 1, 2026 · N4179N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent excessive braking during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB WPR18LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA020.md): Cessna 140 · Port Townsend, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 30, 2017 · N72339 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR11CA408](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA408.md): Cessna 140 · Kent, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 27, 2011 · N2719N · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadvertent application of the brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB WPR11LA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA369.md): Cessna 140 · Wilkeson, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2011 · N2199N · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to water contamination in the fuel system.
- [NTSB LAX07CA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA252.md): Cessna 140 · Olympia, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 15, 2007 · N4084N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB SEA05LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA026.md): Cessna 140 · Spanaway, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2004 · N3571V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance/altitude during final approach to land which resulted in an undershoot and in flight collision with a fence. A factor was the pilot's alcohol impairment.
- [NTSB SEA00LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA029.md): Cessna 140 · Port Townsend, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1999 · N1936V · Substantial damage
  > Compensation for wind conditions was inadequate. Gusting wind conditions were a factor.
- [NTSB SEA98LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA168.md): Cessna 140 · Battleground, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1998 · N77017 · Substantial damage
  > Nose Over for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA97LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA182.md): Cessna 140 · Vancouver, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1997 · N2076N · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control was not maintained. Continued operation with known deficiencies in equipment and movement restrictions to an exhaust valve were factors.
- [NTSB SEA97LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA167.md): Cessna 140 · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1997 · N4275N · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the right-main landing gear axle after landing.
- [NTSB SEA96LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA105.md): Cessna 140 · Puyallup, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1996 · N72344 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and failure to maintain runway alignment during a go-around. The pilot's improper flare for landing was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA94LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA161.md): Cessna 140 · Kent, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1994 · N77045 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor to the accident was wind gust.
- [NTSB SEA92LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA201.md): Cessna 140 · Vancouver, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1992 · N1482T · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate remedial action of the pilot in command (CFI). Factors include airspeed not being maintained by the student pilot, and rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB SEA91LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA068.md): Cessna 140 · Pullman, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1991 · N2455N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's encounter with wake turbulence shortly before touchdown, resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB SEA91FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA039.md): Cessna 140 · Port Orchard, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 1991 · N77179 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to initiate an aborted takeoff at a time that left adequate runway remaining to bring the aircraft to a stop.
- [NTSB SEA90LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA087.md): Cessna 140 · Washougal, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1990 · N72592 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane, which allowed water to remain in the fuel system. Collision with a tree was a factor related to the accident.
- [NTSB SEA90LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA050.md): Cessna 140 · Vancouver, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1990 · N2197V · Substantial damage
  > Engine loss of power was due to moisture damage to the coils in the magnetoes. During the forced landing in an open field, the airplane collided with a fence which resulted in substantial damage. The airplane had not undergone current maintenance inspections…
- [NTSB SEA90LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA018.md): Cessna 140 · Amboy, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1989 · N2070V · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB SEA83LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA185.md): Cessna 140 · College Place, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1983 · N90037 · Destroyed
  > The acft collided with power line poles during an emergency landing. The pilot reported a power loss during takeoff and witnesses reported that the engine was sputtering during takeoff and quit during climb out. Post accident investigation showed the acft…
- [NTSB SEA83FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83FA058.md): Cessna 140 · Moses Lake, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1983 · N89050 · Destroyed
  > The flight originated at the pilots private farm strip. The pilot stated that during the flight the engine 'sputtered and died'. During a power off landing attempt the passenger grabbed the controls according to the pilot. The pilot said he fought for control…
- [NTSB SEA82DA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA018.md): Cessna 140 · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jan 15, 1982 · N72901 · Substantial damage
  > After an annual inspection, the pilot made a thorough ground check and taxied out for a test flight. During takeoff, the engine lost power at about 50 ft AGL. The pilot landed on the runway overrun in about 9 inches of crusted snow and the plane nosed over.…
- [NTSB SEA82DA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA022.md): Cessna 140 · Pullman, WA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jan 1, 1982 · N2482N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot started to takeoff on a snow covered runway in calm wind conditions. He reported that about 3 inches of snow had fallen since the runway had been cleared. In his judgement, the aircraft did not accelerate fast enough to assure a safe takeoff, so he…
- [NTSB SEA81DYM08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA81DYM08.md): Cessna 140 · Vancouver, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 6, 1980 · N72778 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA79DYE25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79DYE25.md): Cessna 140 · Port Angeles, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 3, 1979 · N2356V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA79DYE13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79DYE13.md): Cessna 140 · Mt.Rainier, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 29, 1979 · N4108N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA78DYP20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA78DYP20.md): Cessna 140 · La Crosse, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 29, 1978 · N89636 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA77FYM29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA77FYM29.md): Cessna 140 · Vancouver, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 21, 1977 · N89672 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA76DYG26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76DYG26.md): Cessna 140 · Quincy, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 22, 1975 · N89908 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA72DYG46](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA72DYG46.md): Cessna 140 · Wapato, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 5, 1972 · N2215N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA72DYG28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA72DYG28.md): Cessna 140 · Ephrata, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 4, 1972 · N2803N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA79FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79FA059.md): Cessna 140 · Lester, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 2, 1969 · N2050N · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA70F0054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA70F0054.md): Cessna 140 · Everett, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 30, 1969 · N89183 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA70D0016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA70D0016.md): Cessna 140 · Alderwood M, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 13, 1969 · N76756 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA69D0266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA69D0266.md): Cessna 140 · Yale, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 12, 1969 · N90021 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA69D0144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA69D0144.md): Cessna 206 · Bellevue, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 24, 1968 · 8R-GDF · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA69A0018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA69A0018.md): Cessna 140 · Snoqualmie P, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 1, 1968 · N76588 · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA68F0322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA68F0322.md): Cessna 140 · Auburn, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Apr 14, 1968 · N73027 · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA68D0222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA68D0222.md): Cessna 140 · Davenport, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Dec 1, 1967 · N72232 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA68D0148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA68D0148.md): Cessna 140 · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 29, 1967 · N76441 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA67D0241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA67D0241.md): Cessna 140 · Starbuck, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 8, 1967 · N77018 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA67D0284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA67D0284.md): Cessna 140 · Bothell, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 30, 1967 · N2199N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA67D0283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA67D0283.md): Cessna 140 · Redmond, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 30, 1967 · N89528 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA67F0109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA67F0109.md): Cessna 140 · Walla Walla, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 4, 1966 · N2222N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA67D0002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA67D0002.md): Cessna 140 · Crane Island, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 24, 1966 · N77086 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA66D0169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA66D0169-201521.md): Cessna 140 · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 5, 1965 · N89528 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA66D0162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA66D0162.md): Cessna 140A · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 13, 1965 · N358TA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA66D0139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA66D0139.md): Cessna 140 · Everett, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 24, 1965 · N89983 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA65F0020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA65F0020.md): Cessna 140 · Pullman, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 9, 1965 · N72232 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK65X0186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X0186.md): Cessna 140 · Camas, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 7, 1964 · N76645 · No damage
- [NTSB UNK64X3572](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X3572.md): Cessna 140 · Tacoma, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 24, 1964 · N3624V · Substantial damage

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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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2071602', '2071603'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=2071602&state=WA

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