# NTSB investigations, OR

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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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB SEA08CA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA112.md): Cessna 185E · Bend, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 26, 2008 · N185NH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was an unexpected crosswind gust.
- [NTSB LAX08IA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08IA093.md): Bennett Lancair 320 · Hillsboro, OR · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2008 · N456 · Minor damage
  > The malfunction of the airplane's battery and alternator that resulted in the failure of the landing gear to extend and lock in place.
- [NTSB SEA08LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA098.md): Kenney RV6 · Aurora, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2008 · N65MK · Substantial damage
  > A propeller malfunction for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX08LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA080.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Portland, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2008 · N4098A · Substantial damage
  > The failure of company maintenance personnel to install the upper pivot bolt through the pivot hole in the upper end of the landing gear actuating rod, and the company maintenance inspector's inadequate inspection of the work performed.
- [NTSB SEA08FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA078.md): Lancair LC41 · Portland, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2008 · N621ER · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to follow the missed approach procedure. Contributing to the accident were the fog and below landing minimums visibility conditions.
- [NTSB SEA08LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA072.md): Wooters Lancair ES · Albany, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2008 · N329BW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain aircraft control while in cruise flight. Contributing to the accident were inadequate planning/decision, icing conditions, and continued flight into known icing conditions.
- [NTSB LAX08CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA053.md): Cessna 172N · Beaver Marsh, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 25, 2008 · N734KU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision to land on a snow covered runway without first determining the depth of the snow.
- [NTSB SEA08LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA035.md): Schweizer 269C · Newberg, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2007 · N61480 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadvertent application of the fuel shut off valve during flight. Contributing to the accident were the locations of the heater and fuel shutoff controls.
- [NTSB SEA08LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA024.md): Titan Tornado I · McMinnville, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2007 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff that resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's unfamiliarity with the accident airplane.
- [NTSB SEA08FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA022.md): Hughes 269C · Baker City, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2007 · N381MC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain main rotor rpm while maneuvering.
- [NTSB LAX08LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA025.md): Interplane XJ · Independence, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2007 · N232PM · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a spin and collision with terrain
- [NTSB SEA08CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA016.md): Dye Rans S-12 Airaile · Cottage Grove, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 31, 2007 · N2161Y · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX08CA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA012.md): Cessna 150M · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 14, 2007 · N45720 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged and delayed landing flare that resulted in a hard landing and porpoise down the runway. Contributing factors in the accident were the night conditions and the optical illusion created by the narrow runway width and upsloping terrain.
- [NTSB LAX08CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA017.md): Cessna 182P · Troutdale, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 7, 2007 · N6415F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the tailwind condition and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed.
- [NTSB SEA08FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA005.md): Piper PA-18 · Crowley Ranch, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2007 · N91254 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a power transmission line while maneuvering. Contributing to this accident was the pilot's diverted attention, and decision to maneuver at a low altitude.
- [NTSB SEA07CA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA274.md): Cessna A185F · Lexington, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2007 · N6497E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop/swerve.
- [NTSB SEA07CA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA269.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Bend, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2007 · N2341J · Substantial damage
  > Proper descent rate not obtained/maintained during a pinnacle approach.
- [NTSB SEA07CA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA272.md): Jeffrey Wilson Escapade · La Grande, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2007 · N7078T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in a ground loop and substantial damage to the airplane's left wing. A contributing factor was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB LAX07LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA280.md): Root Sherpa · Scappoose, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2007 · N1415B · Substantial damage
  > A loss of aircraft pitch control due to the fatigue failure of the fuselage tube structure at the flight control stick gimbal mechanism due to an incomplete weld penetration at the root of the weld.
- [NTSB SEA07FA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07FA246.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Alsea, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2007 · N6735J · Substantial damage
  > Terrain clearance was not maintained while maneuvering. A low altitude during the maneuver and hilly terrain were factors.
- [NTSB SEA07CA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA239.md): Cessna 210L · Cottage Grove, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 25, 2007 · N75032 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA07CA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA229.md): Quicksilver Manufacturing GT-500 · Newberg, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 12, 2007 · N8058J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent to terrain impact. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of certification.
- [NTSB LAX07CA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA242.md): Cessna 172B · Sisters, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 7, 2007 · N7604X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees.
- [NTSB LAX07CA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA232.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Eagle Point, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 3, 2007 · N919CA · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations.
- [NTSB SEA07LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA217.md): Taylorcraft BF12 · West Linn, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2007 · N13060 · Substantial damage
  > The corrosion, fatigue fracture, and subsequent separation of the left wing lift strut attachment fitting. Also causal was the inadequate maintenance and annual inspection by the owner/pilot/mechanic.
- [NTSB SEA07CA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA216.md): Cessna 182P · Baker City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 24, 2007 · N7380S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and misjudged flare during landing.
- [NTSB SEA07FA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07FA208.md): Globe GC-1B · Cottage Grove, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2007 · N3867K · Substantial damage
  > The partial/momentary loss of engine power during the takeoff initial climb for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed above stall speed while maneuvering following the loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the…
- [NTSB SEA07CA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA205.md): Robinson R22 · Bend, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 17, 2007 · N707WH · Substantial damage
  > An excessive descent rate during a simulated power-off autorotation, and the pilot's failure to initiate corrective action in time to keep the helicopter from impacting the terrain.
- [NTSB SEA07CA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA206.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Ontario, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2007 · N7474L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB SEA07CA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA197.md): Cessna 182S · Astoria, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 15, 2007 · N233KS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare/touchdown, resulting in an inadvertent swerve and collapse of the left main and nose landing gears.
- [NTSB LAX07TA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07TA208.md): WSK PZL Mielec M-18A · Burns, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 8, 2007 · N92043 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX07FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07FAMS1.md): Cub Crafters CC11-100 · Aurora, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Jul 7, 2007 · N222TB · Destroyed
  > The airplane is missing.
- [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 LAX07LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA195.md): Piper PA-12 · Imnaha, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2007 · N2343M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB SEA07LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA158.md): Shepard Lancair Propjet · Portland, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2007 · N42EX · Destroyed
  > The loss of airplane control during climb for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB SEA07LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA147.md): Hughes 369D · Troy, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2007 · N48MP · No damage
  > The inadvertent entanglement of the crewmemeber's helmet's communication cord with the structure of the helicopter during the helicopter's ascent, which resulted in the crewmember being elevated above ground level before the helmet's cord separated, resulting…
- [NTSB SEA07CA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA150.md): Cessna 182P · Aurora, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 4, 2007 · N58518 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged flare during landing, and his improper recovery from a bounced landing, resulting in collision with the runway.
- [NTSB LAX07LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA158.md): Piper PA-24 · Eugene, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 2007 · N8170P · Substantial damage
  > Collapse of the landing gear during landing for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX07CA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA159.md): Cessna T210L · The Dalles, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 11, 2007 · N66CE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear.
- [NTSB LAX07LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA156.md): Teague Rans S-6ES Coyote II · Nyssa, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2007 · N220GT · Substantial damage
  > Loss of aircraft control while maneuvering for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA07CA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA122.md): Piper PA-22 · Chiloquin, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 4, 2007 · N1394C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff and initial climb. High vegetation was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA07CA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA116.md): Cessna 172M · Astoria, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 29, 2007 · N1911V · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to adequately correct for changing wind conditions, leading to a loss of directional control during the takeoff ground roll. Factors include wet, soft terrain along the side of the runway.
- [NTSB SEA07CA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA113.md): Piper PA-18 · Prineville, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 27, 2007 · N40520 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot failing to correctly read the fuel quantity sight gauges. Factors include soft, brushy terrain, and the pilot's intentional excessive braking during the forced landing.
- [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 SEA07LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA095.md): Diemert/Rotorway Exec 162 F · Roseburg, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2007 · N173ST · Substantial damage
  > a total loss of engine power due to the failure of the primary and secondary electronic control units (ECU's) within the engine's Fully Automated Digital Electronic Control.
- [NTSB LAX07LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA113.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Lincoln City, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2007 · N75194 · Destroyed
  > In-flight collision with water for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX07CA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA111.md): Cessna 182 · Diamond Lake, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 17, 2007 · N6462A · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to verify the fuel supply. A factor was the night lighting condition.
- [NTSB SEA07LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA071.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Crescent Lake, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2007 · N5547F · Substantial damage
  > The loss of a significant amount of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors include no suitable place in which to make an emergency landing, and densely forested, mountainous/hilly terrain.
- [NTSB LAX07LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA106.md): Enstrom F-28F · Monmouth, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2007 · N785M · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the main drive belt tension assembly shaft due to high cycle, low stress fatigue.
- [NTSB SEA07LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA068.md): Eurocopter France SA330J · Lakeview, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2007 · N330KW · Substantial damage
  > The dual student's failure to extend the landing gear during a simulated single-engine forced landing, and the flight instructor's failure to take remedial action to keep the aircraft from touching the runway surface without the landing gear extended.

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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" = 'OR' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=12&state=OR

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