# NTSB investigations, OR: On ground/water collision with object

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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB SEA07CA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA184.md): Diamond Aircraft Industries DA20-C1 · La Pine, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2007 · N363M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site for a precautionary landing. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane, the low fuel level, and trees.
- [NTSB SEA06TA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06TA118.md): Cessna 206H · Aurora, OR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 30, 2006 · N8210G · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both the pilot of the aircraft traveling on a taxi lane and the operator of the automobile driving on a taxi lane to maintain an adequate visual lookout and their failure to see and avoid one another.
- [NTSB SEA04CA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04CA170.md): Cessna 180J · Pittsburg, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 18, 2004 · N52096 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object (pole) during an aborted landing. The pilot's delayed decision to abort the landing and a pole were factors.
- [NTSB SEA03LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA010.md): Learjet 36A · Astoria, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2002 · N546PA · Destroyed
  > Collision with an elk during the takeoff roll. Factors include dark night VFR conditions.
- [NTSB SEA02LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA080.md): Aeronca 7-EC · Flying M Ranch, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2002 · N4712E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while applying the brakes during the landing roll. Factors include a tailwind and trees at the far end of the airstrip.
- [NTSB SEA02LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA040.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Scappoose, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2002 · N7004P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to tie down the aircraft prior to hand propping the engine. Factors were a fence, trees, and the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation.
- [NTSB SEA01LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA134.md): Piper PA-12 · Oregon City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2001 · N918TF · Substantial damage
  > The front seat (pilot-in-command's) inadequate visual lookout during step taxi resulting in the aircraft's collision with a partially submerged log. A contributing factor was the log and it's lack of any conspicuous marking.
- [NTSB SEA01LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA062.md): Cessna 182M · Enterprise, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2001 · N71354 · Substantial damage
  > Inadvertent collision with a deer while landing. A contributing factor was night conditions.
- [NTSB SEA01LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA056.md): Piper PA-28-181 · North Bend, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2001 · N8133C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the delivery truck while taxing. The pilot being distracted is a factor.
- [NTSB SEA00LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA155.md): Cessna 172N · Gleneden Beach, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2000 · N737CM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to remove the control lock during his preflight inspection. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's failure to follow the BEFORE TAKEOFF checklist, trees beyond the upwind end of the runway, and the pilot's self-induced…
- [NTSB SEA00LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA035.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Jordan Valley, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1999 · N5933P · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning/preparation. Unsuitable terrain was selected for landing and a road sign were factors.
- [NTSB SEA99LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA164.md): Cessna 182Q · Crescent Lake, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1999 · N22WR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a bounced landing. Factors include a sudden wind shift, a crosswind gust, and tall trees growing along the side of the airstrip.
- [NTSB SEA99LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA068.md): Cessna 182N · Granite, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1999 · N92887 · Substantial damage
  > Clearance was not maintained. A sign and the selection of unsuitable terrain for landing were factors.
- [NTSB SEA98LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA134.md): Nelson Cygnet SF-2A · Newberg, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1998 · N191LM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control. Factors contributing were the pilot-in-command's lack of experience in make of aircraft (i.e., use of toe brakes) and the fence post.
- [NTSB SEA98LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA108.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Manzanita, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1998 · N6556J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff. Factors include a crosswind gust during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB SEA98LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA094.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · North Plains, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1998 · N65918 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his failure to maintain clearance from a pole. Contributing factors were rain and an overcast which resulted in less than optimal conditions to detect the pole.
- [NTSB SEA94FA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA199.md): Piper PA-12 · Salem, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1994 · N2368M · Minor damage
  > Failure of the pilot to see-and-avoid the occupied canoe. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's improper planning/decision and excessive taxi speed.
- [NTSB SEA94LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA181.md): Consolidated Aeronautics PBY-5A · Lincoln City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1994 · N2172N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a boat dock during the aborted takeoff. Factors include the pilot's poor inflight decision to land on a narrow lake under unfavorable wind conditions, and strong crosswinds during the attempted takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA94LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA148.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26D · North Plains, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1994 · N7751S · Substantial damage
  > Proper touch down point was not obtained. Factors to the accident were: canopy not secured, and inadequate preflight planning/preparation.
- [NTSB SEA91LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA257.md): Cessna 172E · Burns, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1991 · N5680T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in computing aircraft fuel consumption and his failure to land at an alternate airport along the route of flight. Factors relating to the accident were the tree by the landing area and the improper maintenance adjustment of the right magneto.
- [NTSB SEA91LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA166.md): Waco UBF · Lincoln City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1991 · N13075 · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, and his delay in aborting the takeoff. The tailwind & proximity of trees/brush were related factors.
- [NTSB SEA91LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA104.md): Hughes 269B · Grand Ronde, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1991 · N9506F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently interfered with the controls.
- [NTSB SEA91LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA008.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Princeton, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1990 · N2111L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles at the side of the runway.
- [NTSB SEA90LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA194.md): Roger A Hansen KR-2M · Shaniko, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1990 · N200RH · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a road sign during landing ground roll. A factor in the accident was the failure of the engine exhaust system which resulted in high engine oil temperature.
- [NTSB SEA90LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA170.md): Piper PA-18A-150 · North Plains, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1990 · N965CD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failue to maintain adequate clearance from an object near the runway.
- [NTSB SEA90LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA031.md): Cessna 172M · Salem, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1989 · N21543 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots inadequate visual lookout while taxiing. Factors related to the accident are: the pilot's diverted attention and the pole.
- [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 SEA88IA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88IA074.md): Boeing 727-290 · Portland, OR · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1988 · N291AS · Minor damage
  > The Boeing 727 was pushed back fm the gate counterclockwise through an arc of 90 degrees resulting in mispositioning the acft relative to the intended taxi direction. The ground crew (tug and safety operators) attempted to resolve the out of position…
- [NTSB SEA88LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA030.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Aurora, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1987 · N3275P · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > A single engine aircraft was taxiing from the south end of the ramp area to the runway. A twin engine aircraft entered the taxiway in front of the single engine aircraft from the right of the taxiway. The single engine aircraft struck the twin engine aircraft…
- [NTSB SEA87LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA057.md): Cessna 140 · Nyssa, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1987 · N72166 · Substantial damage
  > During takeoff roll, a domestic sheep crossed the strip in front of the aircraft. The pilot cut engine power and maneuvered to avoid, but the animal crossed back in front. Contact with the propeller caused the aircraft to flip inverted.
- [NTSB SEA86LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA017.md): Cessna 172 · North Bend, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1985 · N8316B · No damage
  > The plt reported having difficulty finding the tie down ramp area at the unfamiliar arpt in dusk light conditions. The passenger exited the acft with a flashlight to locate a tie down spot and walked into the spinning prop. The plt stated the passenger was…
- [NTSB SEA84LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA169.md): Cessna 172NII · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1984 · N5280E · Substantial damage
  > While taxing on a ramp area the plts attention was diverted to adjusting the transponder code. The left wing of the acft contacted a moving fuel truck.
- [NTSB SEA84FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84FA048.md): Sikorsky S-61L · Medford, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 1984 · N6981R · Destroyed
  > The plt deviated from the painted taxi line to avoid a parked fuel truck and collided with a hangar door. The main rotor hit the door and flying debris damaged 2 hangers,3 acft and 2 cars.
- [NTSB SEA84LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA041.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Klamath Falls, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1984 · N99620 · Substantial damage
  > The plt attempted a takeoff on a slushy soft rwy. The takeoff was aborted at the rwy midpoint due to lack of acceleration. During the abort the acft collided with a fence and nosed over. The plt thought the rwy conditions and carburetor ice.
- [NTSB SEA83LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA137.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Rome, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1983 · N4436D · Substantial damage
  > The acft struck a rock during landing and damaged the landing gear. The pilot was on a fishing trip and landed initiallyon a gravel bar. He decided to move the acft to a longer plateau because of increasing density altitude. Upon landing inthis open field the…
- [NTSB SEA83LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA082.md): Stinson L-5 · Haines, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1983 · N6430C · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft collided with a fence during a takeoff and nosed over. The runway was an alfalfa field approximately 1000 feet in length with high growth. The density altitude was 4000 feet. The aircraft did become airborne but settled back to the field, and…
- [NTSB SEA82DA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA154.md): Cessna R172K · Brownsmead, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 4, 1982 · N758MY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot reported that about 30 minutes after takeoff, the engine sputtered and quit. The aircraft was damaged from a landing on rough terrain. During an investigation, only about two pints of fuel were found in the aircraft.
- [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 SEA82DA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA028.md): Boeing A75N1 · Medford, OR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 6, 1982 · N56270 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > After landing the pilot of Taylorcraft, N9507B, was cleared to proceed to his parking area. At 1054:50, ground control advised him of stearman, N56270, approaching from the opposite direction. The Taylorcraft pilot adjusted his taxi path to the right of the…

## 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" = 310)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=310&state=OR

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