# 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 SEA02LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA132.md): Piper PA-28 · Burns, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2002 · N1248H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to continue on en route into an area of forecast reduced visibility without sufficient fuel to divert to a suitable alternate airport, and his subsequent inadvertent exhaustion of the aircraft's fuel supply. Factors include…
- [NTSB SEA02LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA129.md): Rockwell International 690A · Crescent Lake, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2002 · N690RE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper rate of descent resulting in a hard landing and subsequent nose gear separation. Contributing factors were the turbulent crosswind conditions the pilot encountered just before touchdown.
- [NTSB SEA02LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA127.md): Bredl Fokker DR1 · Troutdale, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2002 · N43SB · Substantial damage
  > The collapse, for undetermined reasons, of the left main landing gear spoked-wheel structure.
- [NTSB SEA02FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA125.md): Cessna 172N · Otis, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2002 · N738QT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance with power lines while conducting low altitude flight resulting in a loss of control and subsequent collision with terrain. Contributing factors were the pilot's low altitude flight and the power lines.
- [NTSB SEA02LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA120.md): Welborn Pulsar XP · Prineville, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2002 · N777XP · Substantial damage
  > The disconnection of the throttle cable on landing resulting in the aircraft's engine going to full throttle and the pilot's subsequent failure to maintain directional control after securing the engine during the landing event.
- [NTSB SEA02LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA107.md): Cessna 172E · Troutdale, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2002 · N5383T · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for an undetermined (non-mechanical) reason. Contributing factors were high grass and soft terrain which lead to the collapse of the nose gear during the landing roll.
- [NTSB SEA02LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA095.md): Cessna 441 · Medford, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2002 · N564AC · Substantial damage
  > The overstress failure, for undetermined reasons, of the right main landing gear pivot pin roll pin, leading to the misalignment of the gear trunnion and the collapse of the right main gear during the landing roll.
- [NTSB SEA02LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA102.md): Piper PA-16 · Umpqua, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2002 · N5942H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for unfavorable wind conditions and maintain clearance from the terrain during an attempted VFR go-around. Factors include an encounter with unfavorable wind conditions during the landing flare and the attempted…
- [NTSB SEA02LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA100.md): Cessna 152 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2002 · N757FY · Substantial damage
  > An improper flare during the landing. Not performing a proper recovery from a bounced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA02FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA097.md): Lewis Nieuport 11 · Independence, OR · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2002 · N132DC · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power in maneuvering flight due to the rotation of the ignition distributor as a result of a failure to tighten the distributor positioning clamp after the last engine timing adjustment. Factors include an inadequate maintenance…
- [NTSB SEA02FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA085.md): Robinson R-22 Mariner · Merlin, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 23, 2002 · N2322Y · Substantial damage
  > Clearance from a cable running perpendicular to a river was not maintained during low level cruise flight. A cable was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA02LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA082.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Gaston, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2002 · N43085 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from object(s) while executing a forced landing following a total loss of power for undetermined cause(s). Contributing factors where the pole impacted during the emergency landing and the pilot's diverted attention.
- [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 SEA02LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA070.md): Cessna 152 · Troutdale, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2002 · N67505 · Substantial damage
  > Improper compensation for wind conditions while landing. Factors include a taxiway marker.
- [NTSB SEA02LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA073.md): Hiller UH-12E · Goshen, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2002 · N3004T · Substantial damage
  > The failure of company maintenance personnel to identify and replace/repair the degraded exhaust stack. Contributing factors were the mis-rigged carburetor heat control and the pilot's failure to maintain appropriate rotor RPM. Additional contributing factors…
- [NTSB SEA02LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA072.md): Gallagher Taylor "Coot" · Creswell, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2002 · N41RG · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to oil starvation followed by the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the initial climb shortly after takeoff. An improper engine modification was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA02LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA069.md): Woodley Zodiac 601HD · Beaver, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2002 · N9240W · Substantial damage
  > A partial failure of the electrical (ignition) system and a short to the master electrical switch during cruise flight resulting in a loss of engine power. A collision with an embankment during the landing roll was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA02LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA041.md): Cessna 180 · Pacific City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 2002 · N2434C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for local wind conditions during the landing roll. Factors include unfavorable winds, and a swampy area adjacent to the runway.
- [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 SEA02LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA039.md): Bitton/Sport Flight Talon · Boring, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 2002 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > Loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA02LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA038.md): Boeing Stearman A75N1 · Creswell, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 2002 · N62658 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing resulting in the aircraft leaving the runway environment, crossing a ditch and nosing over. Contributing factors were variable winds reported by the pilot and the ditch.
- [NTSB SEA02LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA032.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Eagle Point, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 2002 · N4379Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently failed to retract the landing gear for the water landing and the aircraft nosed over.
- [NTSB SEA02LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA034.md): Rockwell 500-S · Baker City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 2002 · N1187G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive descent rate at the time the aircraft came in contact with the runway during a night precautionary landing. Factors include extensive airframe ice accumulation, ice accumulation on the flight compartment windshield, ambient conditions…
- [NTSB SEA02LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA029.md): Pilatus PC-12 · Sunriver, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2001 · N852AL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. An icy runway and a snow bank were factors.
- [NTSB SEA02LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA021.md): King Kitfox IV · Ashland, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2001 · N38DK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive use of brakes. A factor was the pilot's lack of recent experience in type of aircraft.
- [NTSB SEA02LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA037.md): Mooney M20C · Netarts, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2001 · N5774Q · Destroyed
  > Reason for occurrence undetermined.
- [NTSB SEA02LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA020.md): Maule M-7-235 · Halfway, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2001 · N61385 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons. A factor was a snow-covered landing surface.
- [NTSB SEA02LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA010.md): Fetherolf Hatz CB-1 · Ontario, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2001 · N26WF · Substantial damage
  > An improper weld in the landing gear, resulting in separation of the right main landing gear wheel during a normal landing.
- [NTSB SEA02FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA005.md): Piper PA-18 · Sandy, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2001 · N7502K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees while attempting to land in a field after entering an area of instrument meteorological conditions. Factors include low ceilings, rain, fog, strong winds, mountainous/hilly terrain, the pilot's…
- [NTSB SEA02LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA004.md): Cessna 150L · Boardman, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2001 · N18240 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's inability to maintain control of the aircraft while taxiing from landing resulting in a nose over. Contributing factors were high winds, crosswind conditions during taxi, and gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB SEA02LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA003.md): Ellsberg One Design · Bend, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2001 · N55TE · Substantial damage
  > the separation of a propeller counterweight mounting bracket due to incorrect mounting bolt torque. Factors include significant powerplant vibration during the forced landing, no suitable landing area, and soft terrain next to the narrow road on which the…
- [NTSB SEA01LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA177.md): Cessna 172RG · Newberg, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2001 · N6515R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to lower the landing gear. A factor was the pilot's failure to follow checklist procedures.
- [NTSB SEA01LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA176.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Estacada, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2001 · N1021E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the takeoff ground roll. A tailwind, fence and the pilot's lack of total experience in the type of aircraft were factors.
- [NTSB SEA01LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA170.md): Cessna 182J · Gold Beach, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2001 · N3056F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain proper alignment while on final approach and clearance from trees. The pilot's lack of total experience in this type of mountain flying operation was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA01FA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01FA167.md): Beech 58 · Ashland, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2001 · N18414 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain after inadvertently entering an area of instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) during a visual flight rules (VFR) flight. Factors include mountainous/hilly terrain and low ceilings in the area…
- [NTSB SEA01LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA164.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Winston, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2001 · N95223 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fence during the initial takeoff. A fence was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA01IA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01IA161.md): de Havilland DHC-8-102 · Portland, OR · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2001 · N827PH · No damage
  > Improper tension of the right control yoke chain; a worn right aileron spring tab hinge bearing; improper tension of the left aileron spring tab aft spring and worn contact stud; improper tension of the right aileron spring tab and a worn contact stud; a worn…
- [NTSB SEA01TA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01TA152.md): WSK PZL Mielec M-18 Dromader · Ukiah, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 16, 2001 · N52768 · Substantial damage
  > An inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and directional control was not maintained during landing. A high flare and a fence were factors.
- [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 SEA01LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA144.md): Hutton KR-2 · Roseburg, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2001 · N4GJ · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's misjudgment of distance and speed while maneuvering to a forced landing at a nearby airport. Contributing factors were the 8 knot tailwind and the fence which the aircraft impacted when it over…
- [NTSB SEA01LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA138.md): Cessna 120 · Troutdale, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2001 · N90077 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadvertent visual flight rules ( VFR) flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) during cruise flight. Factors include his attention being diverted to the indications presented by his Global Positioning System (GPS), and low ceiling…
- [NTSB SEA01LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA137.md): Piper PA-20-135 · Redmond, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2001 · N8901C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during landing. A factor was variable winds.
- [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 SEA01LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA178.md): Piper J3C-65 · Glide, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2001 · N3422N · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compensation for wind conditions during takeoff resulting in the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Wind gusts, down sloping terrain and a fence post were factors.
- [NTSB SEA01LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA118.md): Hughes 369D · Canby, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2001 · N69PE · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation as a result of a collapsed fuel nozzle filter screen. Contamination that blocked the fuel nozzle screen and water contamination were factors.
- [NTSB SEA01LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA109.md): Luscombe 8F · Salem, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2001 · N1389B · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power during cruise flight for an undetermined reason. A factor in the accident was tall grass in the landing area.
- [NTSB SEA01IA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01IA113.md): Cessna 172S · Monroe, OR · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 31, 2001 · N571SP · No damage
  > A degradation of aircraft control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA01LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA105.md): Cessna T210M · Portland, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2001 · N761DL · Substantial damage
  > A burst hydraulic line and consequent total loss of hydraulic fluid from the landing gear, which disabled landing gear operation.
- [NTSB SEA01LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA101.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Sunriver, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2001 · N7815D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during initial climb. Trees were a factor.
- [NTSB SEA01IA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01IA093.md): Beech C-99 · Salem, OR · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 15, 2001 · N992AF · Minor damage
  > A short to electrical wiring while in cruise flight.

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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=17&state=OR

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