# NTSB investigations, WA: 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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB SEA08CA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA039.md): Piper PA-18A-135 · Yelm, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 24, 2007 · N3250B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the tailwheel-equipped airplane during landing roll. Contributing factors were the rough/uneven terrain and log.
- [NTSB SEA05CA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA159.md): Cessna 172M · Hoquiam, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 4, 2005 · N724TM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fence. The fence was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA04LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA195.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2004 · N43779 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with the parked airplane while taxiing. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB SEA04LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA129.md): Logston Starduster SA100DL · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2004 · N35RL · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance during taxi from another aircraft standing on the runway resulting in a collision. The aircraft standing on the runway was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA04LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA112.md): Cosmos Phase II · Bandera, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2004 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an airport sign during the landing roll. Inadequate compensation for the wind gust and the sign were factors.
- [NTSB SEA03LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA073.md): Pilatus B4-PC11AF · Enumclaw, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2003 · N159AS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were the crosswind/tailwind conditions and the trees which the glider impacted.
- [NTSB SEA02LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA143.md): Aero Commander 100 · Quincy, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2002 · N3766X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper descent rate during the descent for landing. A proper glide path was not attained, inadequate remedial action, and a fence were factors.
- [NTSB SEA02LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA049.md): Boeing 757-200 · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 2002 · N589UA · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the deicing truck driver to insure that the deicing basket boom remained clear of the aircraft structure as he backed away from the position he had been in while performing deicing procedures.
- [NTSB SEA02LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA017.md): Cessna 172N · Snohomish, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2001 · N733XW · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot misjudged the distance from a fence during taxi. The flight instructors inadequate supervision and the fence were factors.
- [NTSB SEA01LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA171.md): Cessna 172M · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2001 · N20675 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout during taxi. A fence was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA01LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA091.md): Let L-23 · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2001 · N265BA · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's improper decision to partially retract the spoilers while the student was attempting to land. Factors include a tailwind, wet grass, and a taxiway sign off the end of the landing area.
- [NTSB SEA01LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA065.md): Piper J3C-65 · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2001 · N30616 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to visually detect the barricade, resulting in a collision with the barricade. Factors included the barricade, and inadequate information on the ATIS broadcast.
- [NTSB SEA00LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA191.md): Aeronca 11BC · Auburn, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2000 · N3954E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately secure the aircraft prior to a manual engine start. A contributing factor was the excessive throttle setting on start.
- [NTSB SEA00LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA180.md): Cessna 172L · Everett, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2000 · N7195Q · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The other pilot's improper use (inadvertent release) of the brakes. Contributing factors were, a standing aircraft and the other pilot's diverting his attention from outside his aircraft.
- [NTSB SEA00LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA089.md): Gifford TR-4 · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 2000 · N1757 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to attempt to close the canopy (entry door) after it inadvertently opened in flight, instead of making a precautionary landing with it open. Factors include the pilot's failure to follow all items on the checklist, his failure to…
- [NTSB SEA99LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA160.md): Cessna 172M · Tahola, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1999 · N8995V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate directional control and his failure to maintain clearance from trees along the side of the landing area. Factors include a landing area surrounded by tall trees.
- [NTSB SEA99LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA090.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Zillah, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1999 · N9887W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing adjacent to the runway. Factors include sun glare encountered at the time of the landing attempt.
- [NTSB SEA99LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA055.md): Piper J-3 · Vancouver, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1999 · N48612 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot of the other aircraft to maintain clearance from the pilot's stationary aircraft.
- [NTSB SEA98IA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98IA153.md): Embraer EMB-135 · Moses Lake, WA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1998 · PTZJA · Minor damage
  > Aircraft control was not maintained.
- [NTSB SEA98LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA151.md): Curtiss-Wright 12W · Woodland, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1998 · N11715 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command misjudged clearance from high vegetation when he landed. Factors include inadequate mowing of high vegetation by airport personnel, providing insufficient clearance for the wingspan of landing airplanes
- [NTSB SEA98LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA085.md): Piper PA-30 · Everett, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1998 · N98NT · Minor damage
  > The pilot-in-command's exiting the aircraft with both engines running to remove a wheel chock. A factor was the inadequate preflight of the aircraft (not removing the chock) prior to engine start.
- [NTSB SEA98LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA071.md): Cessna 172M · Ocean Shores, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1998 · N1673V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a light standard (utility pole) just off the edge of the parking ramp. Factors include a light standard placed near the edge of the parking ramp.
- [NTSB SEA97LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA095.md): Cessna 172N · Pullman, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1997 · N73934 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fuel truck parked near his taxi route. Factors include a dark night and a vehicle parked near the pilot's route of taxi.
- [NTSB SEA97LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA077.md): de Havilland DHC-8 · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1997 · N826PH · Substantial damage
  > failure of the ground marshaller to marshal the airplane into a correct parking place on the ramp, her failure to verify clearance between the right wing of the airplane and the ground de-ice cart, and failure of the flight crew to ensure clearance of the…
- [NTSB SEA97LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA045.md): Stinson 108-2 · Richland, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 1997 · N9467K · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to see-and-avoid an ultralight aircraft that was taxiing and had stopped in front of him.
- [NTSB SEA97IA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97IA040.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-80 · Seattle, WA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1996 · N941AS · Minor damage
  > The failure of the left wing walker to verify the clearance between the left wing and the fuel truck during taxi, and his delay in signaling the lead marshaller to alert the pilot to stop the aircraft prior to impact. Factors contributing to the incident…
- [NTSB SEA96LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA059.md): Piper PA-23-150 · Spanaway, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1996 · N2237P · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to use all available runway, including the overrun area, to stop the airplane. Factors relating to the accident were: the wet runway, and the pilot's inability to see the overrun from the runway due to the sloping terrain.
- [NTSB SEA95LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA203.md): Eiriavion PIK 20B · Ephrata, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1995 · CFTSW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from from the fence post. The sunglare was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA94LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA095.md): Beech V35B · Spangle, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1994 · N6746B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining clearance from the fence. A factor in the accident was the dusk light conditions.
- [NTSB SEA93LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA182.md): Piper PA-24 · Ilwaco, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1993 · N8267P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning, and his attempt to take off with the aircraft over gross weight.
- [NTSB SEA93LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA127.md): Cessna 210L · Lynden, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1993 · N29631 · Substantial damage
  > Directional control not being maintained. Factors include a high touchdown speed, light rain, and a wet landing surface.
- [NTSB SEA93LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA067.md): Beech C-99 · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1993 · N63978 · Substantial damage
  > The improper starting procedure by the pilot of the Aeronca. A factor contributing to the accident was inadequate communications by the pilot of the Aeronca.
- [NTSB SEA92LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA212.md): Beech E35 · Anacortes, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1992 · N7337B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain directional control. A factor contributing to the accident was: the pilot in command's not extending the flaps for landing.
- [NTSB SEA92LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA193.md): Cessna 172N · Snohomish, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1992 · N737TK · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Inadequate visual lookout by the other pilot.
- [NTSB SEA91LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA215.md): Cessna 172N · Everett, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1991 · N738ET · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor related to the accident was: the taxiway marker's lack of frangibility due to its construction.
- [NTSB SEA91LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA179.md): Cessna 188B · Palouse, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1991 · N731YZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment.
- [NTSB SEA91LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA178.md): Grumman G-164-B · Pullman, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1991 · N6657Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment. Factors include high vegetation growing close to the runway.
- [NTSB SEA91LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA152.md): Cessna 172N · Waldron, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1991 · N737BZ · Substantial damage
  > Visual lookout was not maintained, and diverted attention.
- [NTSB SEA91LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA093.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Elma, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1991 · N81578 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot used inadequate starting procedures. Factors to the accident were: the pilot did not use proper assistance and the passenger's inadvertent control interference.
- [NTSB SEA90LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA132.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Bellingham, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1990 · N6686L · Substantial damage
  > Collision with a submerged object.
- [NTSB SEA90LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA014.md): Cessna 182E · Quilcene, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1989 · N3117Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to adequately compensate for tailwind conditions when landing on a short wet runway.
- [NTSB SEA89LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA146.md): Abbott Gyroplane · Newport, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1989 · N14HS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain and the delay in aborting the takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA89LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA061.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-35J · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 1989 · N54US · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control and runway alignment during the landing roll. Factors related to the accident were: light conditions at dawn, snow and ice on the runway, and the runway lights.
- [NTSB SEA88LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA116.md): Teratron Tierra 2 · Kent, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1988 · N488JL · Substantial damage
  > Plt was intentionally taxiing on grass between paved runway and taxiway for better tailwheel control. The acft struck an unseen obstruction in dusk conditions.
- [NTSB SEA88LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA125.md): Cessna 177B · Ocean Shores, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1988 · N35177 · Substantial damage
  > During taxi for takeoff, plt misjudged clrnc between wingtip and mowing machine.
- [NTSB SEA88LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA092.md): Cessna 185 · Mercer Island, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1988 · N1701R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that the aircraft struck a log while landing on the water. The aircraft then nosed over inverted and sank.
- [NTSB SEA88LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA048.md): Cessna 172P · Friday Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 1988 · N52794 · Substantial damage
  > Plt was following taxi line and failed to note parked acft left wing intruding into taxi lane. Contact between left wing tips resulted.
- [NTSB SEA88LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA027.md): Cessna 172M · Tacoma, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1987 · N9134H · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The Cessna was at the runup area for runway 35 preparing to do his runup. Three pitts aircraft were taxiing abreast of each other, when one of the pitts's propeller struck the right wingtip of the Cessna causing substantial damage to the Cessna and minor…
- [NTSB SEA87LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA138.md): Cessna 185 · Lake Chelan, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1987 · N8593Q · Substantial damage
  > During takeoff from the water the plt noticed a log protruding out of the water. The acft struck the log and the plt rotated prematurely, became airborne, and then descended striking the water hard.
- [NTSB SEA87LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA136.md): Aeronca 7AC · Lester, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1987 · N85591 · Substantial damage
  > During landing roll onto the closed runway the aircrafts right wingtip struck a post. The airport was notamed closed but no x's had been marked on the runway.

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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 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
```

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