# 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 SEA03LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA189.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Diamond, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2003 · N48020 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during hover.
- [NTSB SEA03LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA182.md): Pitts S-2A · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2003 · N5301W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper distance and altitude while on final approach which led to touching down short of the runway. The pilot's restricted visual lookout was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA03LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA180.md): Lancair LC41 · Bend, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2003 · N166PD · Destroyed
  > The inadequate design of the drogue chute mechanical jettison system, which resulted in its failure to separate from the aircraft during in-flight spin recovery tests, and the incorrectly wired drogue chute cable cutter activation unit, which resulted in the…
- [NTSB SEA03CA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03CA178.md): Beech C24R · Bend, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 26, 2003 · N6536C · Substantial damage
  > The first pilot's premature liftoff and his failure to abort the takeoff. Factors include a fence and a ditch bank located upwind of the runway.
- [NTSB SEA03LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA176.md): Mooney M20D · Hood River, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2003 · N6619U · Substantial damage
  > A power loss due to a mis-seated intake valve on the #1 cylinder resulting in leakage during the compression stroke and low compression. Contributing factors were the rising terrain and trees.
- [NTSB SEA03LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA160.md): Hughes 269C-1 · Scappoose, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2003 · N61442 · Substantial damage
  > The helicopter encountering a ground resonance condition following a failure to maintain hovering flight. Contributing factors to the accident included the pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM and the high pressure state of the landing gear shock absorbing…
- [NTSB SEA03LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA157.md): Schleicher ASW-24E · Hood River, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2003 · N24YB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel prior to the flight, resulting in fuel exhaustion during the initial climb, followed by the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. An inadvertent stall was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA03LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA152.md): Rockwell S-2R · Hermiston, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2003 · N4250X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to refuel, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of power. Rocky terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA03LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA145.md): Andelin S1E · Troutdale, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2003 · N732E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control due to an obstruction of the left brake line by foreign material resulting in asymmetrical braking.
- [NTSB SEA03CA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03CA138.md): Beech F90 · Sunriver, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2003 · N299KP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance while landing, which resulted in a runway overrun. Factors include rough uneven terrain and a tailwind.
- [NTSB SEA03LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA133.md): Cessna 402 B · Lakeview, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2003 · N98635 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the landing gear shaft roll pin resulting in a main gear collapse during the taxi phase of operation.
- [NTSB SEA03LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA126.md): Druckman 102 · Alsea, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2003 · N102DR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the take-off roll, when his foot became lodged between the rudder pedal and the heel brake. An additional factor is a fence near the area where he was taking off from.
- [NTSB SEA03LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA125.md): Sikorsky UH-19D · La Grande, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2003 · N37799 · Destroyed
  > The cross threading and separation of the clutch assembly while maneuvering which resulted in a loss of engine power followed by a hard landing. An inadequate maintenance overhaul was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA03LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA122.md): Cessna 185F · Lexington, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2003 · N6497E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll. A partially deflated tire and soft terrain were factors.
- [NTSB SEA03LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA118.md): Herrin Hornet · Newberg, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2003 · N1424 · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control not maintained while maneuvering for landing.
- [NTSB SEA03LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA115.md): Cessna 182C · Bandon, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2003 · N8762T · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power during descent for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA03FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA110.md): Harshbarger W/Reed RV-8 · Grants Pass, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2003 · N863Y · Substantial damage
  > Corrosion and contamination within the fuel servo unit and the pilot's delayed turn back to the runway. Contributing factors were trees and the pilot's impairment due to prescription medication.
- [NTSB SEA03LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA090.md): Beech 95 C-55 · Canby, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2003 · N660K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning resulting in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of power after takeoff. High vegetation was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA03LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA088.md): Aeronca 7EC · Oregon City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2003 · N4712E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll. A tailwind and gusting conditions were factors.
- [NTSB SEA03LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA082.md): Cessna 182J · Salem, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2003 · N2913F · Substantial damage
  > Loss of power in cruise flight due to a catastrophic engine failure for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA03LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA069.md): Cessna 175B · Bonanza, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2003 · N8159T · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the connecting rod cap. Annual maintenance inspections which were disregarded by the owner/pilot was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA03LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA064.md): Cessna 150 · Coos Bay, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2003 · N7057F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper remedial action during takeoff and his failure to maintain airspeed. Contributing factors included the binding of the left brake and the trees.
- [NTSB SEA03LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA063.md): Herb Six Northstar · Medford, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2003 · N606HS · Substantial damage
  > The compressive buckling and collapse of the right main landing gear.
- [NTSB SEA03LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA062.md): Curtiss-Wright Travel Air C-4000 · Florence, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2003 · N6298 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors include rough terrain.
- [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 SEA03LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA055.md): Piper PA-22 · Lexington, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2003 · N4857A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the cosswind conditions during the landing roll which resulted in a loss of control. A contributing factor was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB SEA03LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA053.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Troutdale, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2003 · N4961T · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control was not maintained during the landing roll. An improper flare which resulted in a bounced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA03LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA043.md): Cessna 208B · Creswell, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 2003 · N9793B · Substantial damage
  > Water contamination in the fuel system which resulted in a loss of engine power during the initial climb after takeoff, and the pilot's inadequate pre-flight inspection. Trees were a factor.
- [NTSB SEA03LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA044.md): Cessna 180 A · Malin, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 2003 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control not maintained during landing. Soft terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA03LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA039.md): Kesterson Nieuport 11 · Independence, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 2003 · N110DK · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control not maintained during takeoff. Factors include soft/muddy terrain.
- [NTSB SEA03LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA036.md): Cessna 172N · McMinnville, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2003 · N734KU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors include gusty crosswinds and soft terrain in the area where the aircraft departed the side of the runway.
- [NTSB SEA03FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA038.md): Beech A23 · Fort Klamath, OR · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2003 · N2392W · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the rod end cap from the connecting rod for an undetermined reason during the descent for landing. The ditch was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA03LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA032.md): Cessna 180 B · Klamath Falls, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 2003 · N59180 · Substantial damage
  > Failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions while landing.
- [NTSB SEA03FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA024.md): Bombardier DHC-8-401 · Medford, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2003 · N409QX · Substantial damage
  > The fracture and spalling of the inner-most pane of the aircraft's port side windshield while on a downwind for a night visual approach due to an imposed load beyond that required for windshield certification (multiple bird strikes). Factors include a dark…
- [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 SEA03LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA011.md): Peterson Dragonfly · Mulino, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2002 · N2448 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation of the engine while in cruise flight due to the owner/builder's alteration of the fuel system from that shown in the aircrafts plans. Factors include very rough terrain in the area where the pilot found it necessary to make his forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA03LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA009.md): Piper PA-28-201T · La Grande, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2002 · N2208Y · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate supervision and the premature raising of flaps before a positive climb was established.
- [NTSB SEA03LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA006.md): Rutledge Kitfox · Condon, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2002 · N885CR · Substantial damage
  > A loose clamp around the gascolator bowl. A related factor was the maintenance inspection not being performed.
- [NTSB SEA03LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA001.md): Curtiss-Wright Travel Air 4000 · Tillamook, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2002 · N4949 · Substantial damage
  > The fracture of the weld joining the left main wheel strut to the left/right main wheel axel resulting in separation of the strut from the axle during an unknown phase of operation which ultimately lead to the left gear collapse and subsequent nose-over on…
- [NTSB SEA02FA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA185.md): Cessna 172S · Medford, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2002 · N514SP · Substantial damage
  > Terrain clearance was not maintained during cruise flight. Dark night and mountainous terrain were factors.
- [NTSB SEA02LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA184.md): Cessna 182 · Estacada, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2002 · N5337B · Destroyed
  > The entanglement of an inadvertently opened skydiver's parachute in the aircraft’s elevator and rudder just after a group of four skydivers positioned themselves on the aircraft's external jump platform prior to a jump.
- [NTSB SEA02LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA176.md): Eells Air Command 503 · Prineville, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2002 · N25069 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB SEA02LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA168.md): Nolley BD-5 · Corvallis, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2002 · N50TX · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation resulting in a loss of engine power during the aircraft's initial climb. A disconnected fuel line was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA02LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA160.md): Piper PA-18 · Newberg, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2002 · N1277A · Substantial damage
  > A warped right brake disc resulting in a veer to the right during the landing roll, and the aircraft's subsequent collision with a fence. A contributing factor was the fence.
- [NTSB SEA02LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA153.md): Mooney M20L · Newberg, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2002 · N1024Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare and his delay in executing an aborted landing. A contributing factor was the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB SEA02LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA152.md): Beech B35 · Halfway, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2002 · N5029C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in initiating an aborted takeoff and his failure to establish climb out of ground effect. Contributing factors were the high aircraft weight and high density altitude as well as the fence and berm, which the aircraft struck.
- [NTSB SEA02LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA151.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Creswell, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2002 · N32138 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper management of fuel, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB SEA02LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA142.md): Kaminski RAF 2000 · Newberg, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2002 · N73GK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation (excessive altitude) for crosswind conditions resulting in the gyroplane's rotors contacting the ground. Contributing factors were the gusty crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB SEA02LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA137.md): Bell 206B · Elsie, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2002 · N60PH · Substantial damage
  > The shattering and separation of the forward right (pilot's) windscreen for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB SEA02LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA135.md): McDonnell Douglas 369D · Medford, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2002 · N58295 · Substantial damage
  > Power loss during cruise flight for undetermined reasons. Factors include mountainous terrain and trees.

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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=16&state=OR

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