# NTSB investigations, OR: In flight encounter with weather 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 · 64 cases ## Latest cases - [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 SEA06FA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06FA159.md): Robinson R44 II · Warrenton, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2006 · N168PT · Destroyed > The pilot's intentional flight into instrument meteorological conditions while maneuvering which resulted in an in flight collision with terrain/water. - [NTSB SEA05LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA067.md): Hoover Challenger II STD · La Grande, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2005 · N4018G · Destroyed > The pilot's VFR flight into IMC and his failure to maintain clearance with terrain during cruise flight. Factors were the existing weather conditions that included low ceilings, snow, obscuration, and the mountainous, rising terrain. - [NTSB SEA05CA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA059.md): Cessna 182A · Manzanita, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 13, 2005 · N4076D · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind, which resulted in an inflight loss of control, a subsequent uncontrolled descent into the tree stump and guy wire, and the resultant nose over. A factor contributing to the accident was the downdraft. - [NTSB SEA04LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA100.md): Gann Glasair II-S RG · Baker City, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2004 · N711LN · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision and his failure to maintain an airspeed above stall speed (Vs) after encountering airframe icing during cruise flight. Factors include the pilot's intentional continuation of his flight along the planned… - [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 SEA04FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA031.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Cave Junction, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 2004 · N53505 · Substantial damage > Both the pilot-in-command and the co-pilot allowing the aircraft to enter into an area of adverse weather (icing conditions at low [-20 degrees C] temperatures) resulting in sequential induction icing, induction filter blockage, carburetor icing and the… - [NTSB SEA03FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA059.md): Cessna T207 A · Merlin, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2003 · N9785M · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain while in cruise flight. Factors include low ceilings and mountainous terrain. - [NTSB LAX01LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA275.md): Boeing 737-500 · Klamath Falls, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2001 · N512SW · No damage > An encounter with turbulence from a developing thunderstorm during cruise flight. - [NTSB SEA01LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA014.md): Boeing 767-332ER · Portland, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 2000 · N173DZ · No damage > An inflight encounter with turbulence that occurred before flight attendants could finish stowing a beverage cart and return to their seats. - [NTSB SEA99LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA058.md): Cessna 150G · Detroit, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1999 · N3381J · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, eventually resulting in a non-mechanical loss of engine power. Factors were: the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation; a snowstorm with icing… - [NTSB SEA97LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA063.md): Maule M-5-180 · Jordan Valley, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 1997 · N5652W · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft, while landing. Factors relating to the accident included: the pilot's improper inflight decision to attempt a descent through what appeared to be a hole in the clouds, his inadvertent… - [NTSB SEA97LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA048.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Sun River, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1997 · N8414B · Substantial damage > inadvertent VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain altitude/clearance above moutainous/wooded terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, adverse weather conditions, and the proximity… - [NTSB SEA97LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA035.md): Bell 47G · Pendleton, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1996 · N4758R · Destroyed > The pilot-in-command's attempt to conduct visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain altitude/clearance with hilly terrain. A contributing factor in the accident was the presence of fog. - [NTSB SEA96LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA026.md): Boeing 737-522 · Portland, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1995 · N953UA · No damage > An unexpected encounter with unforecast moderate high level windshear and turbulence as the flight attendant was performing his duties during descent. - [NTSB SEA95FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA018.md): Cessna 172N · Klamath Falls, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1994 · N584WA · Destroyed > The VFR pilot's attempt to continue the flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain altitude/clearance with the mountainous terrain below him. Contributing to the accident was a downdraft. - [NTSB SEA94FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA060.md): Mooney M20K · Applegate, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1994 · N1093M · Substantial damage > Poor in-flight planning/decision and icing conditions. Factors to the accident were: selected flight into known adverse weather, dark night, and mountainous terrain. - [NTSB SEA94FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA038.md): Piper PA-24 · Ashland, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1993 · N5764P · Destroyed > VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft due to spatial disorientation. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weatheer conditions, and the pilot's lack of… - [NTSB SEA93LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA082.md): Cessna 150G · Jordan Valley, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1993 · N3986J · Destroyed > The pilot continued the VFR flight into IMC and failed to maintain clearance from obstacles on the ground. Factors relating to the accident were the clouds, low ceiling, and rain. - [NTSB DEN93FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93FA033.md): Hiller UH-12E · Applegate, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1993 · N5344V · Destroyed > The pilot initiating flight into known adverse weather. Factors were: low ceiling, fog, and turbulence. - [NTSB SEA92LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA036.md): Schweizer SGS-1-35C · Hood River, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 1992 · N2818H · Destroyed > Poor preflight planning and preparation along with the pilot's restricted visibility. Factors to the accident were: clouds and VFR flight into IMC. - [NTSB SEA91LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA224.md): Cessna 172K · Corbett, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1991 · N6LG · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, his delay in taking remedial action, and his failure to maintain clearance from trees on rising terrain. The weather and terrain conditions were related factors. - [NTSB SEA90FA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA166.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Salem, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1990 · N8103P · Destroyed > The pilot allowed the design stress limits of the aircraft to be exceeded. Factors related to the accident concerned inadvertent flight by the pilot into known adverse weather conditions. - [NTSB SEA90FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA045.md): Cessna 402B · Baker, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 1990 · N50GP · Destroyed > Pilot displayed poor inflight planning by selecting to fly into known adverse weather conditions. The pilot did not maintain an adequate visual lookout when operating in snow shower conditions and collided into the terrain. - [NTSB SEA89FA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89FA182.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Bridal Veil, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1989 · CGIWO · Destroyed > VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions, the pilot's lack of instrument experience,… - [NTSB SEA89FA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89FA183.md): Cessna 182F · Diamond Lake, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1989 · N3581Y · Destroyed > Improper inflight planning and decision by the pilot in command who continued VFR flight into IMC conditions while attempting to fly through a mountain pass. Contributing factors were the low ceiling and rain weather conditions and the mountainous, hilly… - [NTSB SEA89LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA070.md): Consolidated Aeronautics LA-4 · Yamhill, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1989 · N2990P · Substantial damage > Pilot displayed poor inflight planning and preparation for the flight. The pilot did not adequately compensate for the wind conditions resulting in an intentional gear up landing. - [NTSB DEN89FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89FA091.md): Cessna 210D · Eugene, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1989 · N3823Y · Destroyed > The pilot's decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Factors related to the accident were: the terrain and weather conditions at the accident site, and the pilot's lack of instrument experience. - [NTSB SEA89LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA030.md): Cessna 205 · Cottage Grove, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1988 · N8403Z · Destroyed > The student pilot took off on a solo flight from an uncontrolled airport at Cottage Grove in marginal weather conditions. Shortly after takeoff, he transmitted to eugene tower (which was approximately 15 miles north) that he had encountered 'white-out'… - [NTSB DEN88FA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88FA213.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Curtin, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1988 · N3863P · Destroyed > On 9/20/88, the plt & his wife depd montaque, CA, on a flt to silverdale, WA, with a planned refueling stop at cottage grove, OR. When the acft did not arrive, a search was made, but to no avail. On 1/24/90, a tree planting crew found the acft, where it had… - [NTSB SEA88LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA088.md): Cessna 172M · Hood River, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1988 · N12659 · Substantial damage > Plt had diverted back along course to land because of observed wx ahead. On late final, a strong wind gust tipped the acft to near wings-vertical attitude. Plt managed to correct to wings level but could not control altitude loss before ground contact. Plt… - [NTSB SEA88FA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88FA084.md): Maule M5-210C · Bend, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1988 · N312X · Destroyed > Plt filed VFR after advised VFR not recommended. Witness observed acft on course for dest at low alt over hiway. Witness EST ceiling at 100 feet, visibility poor in mod snow. Acft observed to execute sharp left turn amd impact rising terrain. Corrective… - [NTSB SEA88LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA067.md): Cessna 170 · Ashland, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1988 · N2958D · Destroyed > During a dark night VFR flight, the acft encountered a severe downdraft and instrument meteorological conditions. With full power the acft descended, striking trees before it struck the ground. During the pilot's preflight briefing and in-flight briefing he… - [NTSB SEA88FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88FA034.md): Cessna 182J · Molalla, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1987 · N2758F · Destroyed > The recently certificated, non-instrument rated, pvt plt flew into the an area of low ceilings, low vis, rain & snw w/o filing a flt plan. No record of a wx briefing was fnd. A surviving pax rprtd that drg flt, the plt flew into clds that were initially… - [NTSB SEA88LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA016.md): Hiller FH-1100 · Turner, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1987 · N35HA · Substantial damage > While on a short cross country flight the pilot encountered a rain storm and low clouds. The pilot made a 180 degree turn and then elected to make a precautionary landing in a field. Although the pilot visually inspected the area prior to landing, he did not… - [NTSB SEA88FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88FA011.md): Cessna 180K · Walton, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1987 · N2754K · Destroyed > Witnesses observed the aircraft flying westbound toward a pass at a low altitude above the ground near the base of low stratus clouds. The aircraft struck a tree at the top of a ridgeline in mount/hilly terrain on a northeasterly heading, traveled 1/2 mile… - [NTSB SEA87FA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87FA149.md): Aero Commander 560-A · Ashland, OR · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1987 · N2794B · Destroyed > The non-instrument rated pilot took off in overcast weather conditions and flew toward a mountain pass that was obscured in clouds. When the flight failed to arrive at the destination, a search was initiated and the wreckage located in a box canyon on the… - [NTSB SEA87LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA142.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Ashland, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1987 · N95407 · Destroyed > Plt was proceeding VFR, no flt plan, no record of wx brief, northbound through siskiyou pass along I-5 from calif into Oregon about 1400 PDT. Plt reported suddenly in clouds, then saw trees. Acft collided with rising terrain 1/2 mile west of point where I-5… - [NTSB SEA87MA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87MA034.md): Bell 206L-1 · Pendleton, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1986 · N7EC · Destroyed > The helicopter departed Pendleton on an emerg med svc/med-evac (EMS) flt to transport a patient to portland. After delivering the patient, the plt took off on the rtn flt with 2 med psnl aboard. Drg arrival at 1658 PST, he requested a special VFR (svfr)… - [NTSB SEA87LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA002.md): Cessna 172N · Roseburg, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1986 · N734EP · Destroyed > The plt initiated the takeoff from a taxiway with a 100 ft obscured sky and 1/4 visibility in fog. The non-instrument rated plt was unable to maintain the rwy heading during initial climb. The acft drifted to the right of the taxiway and struck trees located… - [NTSB SEA86LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA247.md): Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 · Tillamook, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1986 · N3565L · Substantial damage > A precautionary landing was made on a field due to low fuel, lowering ceiling and visibility, ensuing darkness, and the pilot not knowing his exact position. Landing was made on an uphill field with a slight tail wind. The aircraft struck a swale and then… - [NTSB SEA86LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA244.md): Cessna 172 M · Red'S Horse Ran, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1986 · N12135 · Destroyed > The pilot was attempting to depart an airstrip with a strong tail wind. 10 to 20 feet AGL the aircraft descended back onto the ground to the right of the airstrip, bounced, rolled through a wire fence and onto soft muddy terrain. The nose wheel dug into the… - [NTSB SEA86FA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86FA232.md): Piper PA-28-180 · John Day, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1986 · N3618R · Destroyed > The non-instrument rated pilots departed hermiston en route to burns, Oregon. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed; however, mountain tops along the route of flight were occasionally obstructed by local cloud layers. During the course of the flight the… - [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 SEA86LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA060.md): Cessna 340 · Burns, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1986 · N7774Q · Substantial damage > The aircraft encountered airframe icing on a descent for a VOR approach. 1/8 to 1/4 inch of ice was present during landing. The pilot allowed a stall to occur prior to touch down with a hard landing resulting. - [NTSB SEA86LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA036.md): Cessna 140 · Ione, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 1986 · N1920V · Substantial damage > The pilot attempted to fly his newly purchased aircraft a distance of 3 miles from one local airstrip to another for the purpose of hangaring it. A ceiling of 500 feet overcast with 5 miles visibility fog and freezing rain were present. The windscreen iced up… - [NTSB SEA85FYM03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85FYM03.md): Cessna 170B · Manzanita, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jul 29, 1985 · N8011A · Substantial damage > Aircraft was observed to enter a low overcast shortly after take off. The aircraft then hit a mountain about 4 miles north of the departure airport. - [NTSB SEA85LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA152.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Burns, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1985 · N6647Z · Destroyed > During aerial applications the pilot cleared a rise, got a down draft, struck trees and then stalled striking the ground with little forward motion. An intense explosion and fire followed. The fire origin was in the area of the fiberglass fuel tank. An… - [NTSB SEA85FA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85FA233.md): Cessna 172N · Remote, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 23, 1985 · N4871G · Destroyed > During a wx briefing, the non-instrument plt was adzd that VFR flt was not recommended due to low clouds & adverse wx along the route. However, he filed a VFR flt plan & depd arcata, CA at 1240 PDT. At 1339, in the vcnty of wilderville, OR, the plt got a wx… - [NTSB SEA85LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA094.md): Helio H-295 · John Day, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1985 · N94747 · Substantial damage > Reportedly, the acft encountered airframe icing conditions during flt, & subsequently, mushed into trees on wooded terrain. Elevation of the crash site was about 4500 ft. about 95 mi west at redmond, OR, the wx was in part: 800 ft overcast, 3 mi visibility,… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=OR&occurrence=240&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 o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 240) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=240&state=OR --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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