# 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 SEA00LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA143.md): Jim Weseman Challenger II · Chiloquin, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2000 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Unsuitable terrain and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control were factors.
- [NTSB SEA00TA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00TA138.md): Cessna 182R · John Day, OR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 21, 2000 · N101SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare on touchdown resulting in a hard landing. A factor was the pilot's entrance into an inadvertent porpoise condition.
- [NTSB SEA00LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA140.md): Cessna 188 · Lone Pine, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2000 · N731GR · Substantial damage
  > The complete loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors include an irrigation system in the field where the forced landing took place, and the pilot's intentional initiation of a ground loop in order to miss the pipes of the irrigation system.
- [NTSB SEA00FA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00FA127.md): Cessna 175 · Molalla, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2000 · N7625M · Destroyed
  > Failure to maintain clearance from mountainous/hilly terrain.
- [NTSB SEA00LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA125.md): Cessna 172I · Sandy, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2000 · N35359 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point for landing, and his failure to go around from the improperly executed approach. Factors included the pilot's failure to attain the proper glidepath on the approach, a short landing runway, and…
- [NTSB SEA00LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA124.md): Bell 47G · Haines, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2000 · N30DP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to correctly judge his rate of descent and his failure to initiate his level off soon enough to keep the helicopter from impacting the terrain. Factors include hilly terrain near the edge of the field he was spraying.
- [NTSB SEA00LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA121.md): Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 · West Linn, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2000 · N2784D · Substantial damage
  > Improper maintenance (excessive/improper sealant application) by an unknown person, and subsequent fracture of the spur adapter gearshaft resulting in a total loss of engine power. Factors included foreign material/substance in the engine oil, a blocked oil…
- [NTSB SEA00LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA118.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Bend, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2000 · N31286 · Substantial damage
  > Improper preflight preflight planning/preparation by the pilot-in-command. Factors included a worn tailwheel tire and the VASI lighting system.
- [NTSB SEA00LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA112.md): Ayres S2R-G10 · Boardman, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2000 · N3129V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed through an area of turbulence, resulting in entry into a stall/mush condition. Factors included tailwind conditions, trees at the end of the runway, terrain-induced turbulence, and crops near the airstrip.
- [NTSB SEA00LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA107.md): Haessler Cosmo Phase II · Banks, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2000 · N9022F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper installation, i.e., reversed connection, of the rudder control cables resulting in reverse rudder operation and a subsequent stall/spin. A contributing factor was the pilot's intentional design change/addition of a rudder to the aircraft.
- [NTSB SEA00LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA102.md): Cessna 182H · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2000 · N8321S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain the correct approach airspeed (Vref) on final due to incorrect airspeed indications resulting from a partial blockage of the pitot line. Factors include a quartering tailwind, a wet runway, and the pilot's decision not to…
- [NTSB SEA00LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA097.md): Bell 212 · Eugene, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2000 · CFHDY · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate quality control by the manufacturer during the manufacturing process, which led to the total failure of a fastener, and the separation of the tail rotor blade balance weight. An adhesive debond between the adhesive and the surface was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA00LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA106.md): Cessna 182M · Hood River, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2000 · N999CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions. Factors include a tailwind.
- [NTSB SEA00LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA084.md): Oveross Vans RV-8 · Independence, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2000 · N998TT · Substantial damage
  > The rotation of the right fuel tank elbow fitting within the tank during previous maintenance. The improper alignment resulted in the fuel pick-up tube being mis-positioned and a subsequent starvation of fuel to the engine. Contributing factors were the…
- [NTSB SEA00LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA085.md): Schweizer SGS 1-35 · Seaside, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2000 · N34173 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to continue to a point where he could not be assured of reaching a safe landing-out site if he encountered an area of significant sink after departing his planned route of flight. Factors include downdrafts, terrain that…
- [NTSB SEA00LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA079.md): Morton Christavia Mark I · Salem, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 2000 · N1143L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/builder's failure to correct the center of gravity computations after a weight increase. A contributing factor was the pilot/builder's exceeding the forward CG limit in fuel weight, of which both conditions resulted in a degradation of aircraft…
- [NTSB SEA00LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA081.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2000 · N4413X · Substantial damage
  > An inadequately planned approach. Misjudging distance/altitude and improper remedial action were factors.
- [NTSB SEA00LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA075.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Ashland, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2000 · N55PJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Unsuitable terrain for a landing was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB SEA00LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA078.md): Piper PA-36-300 · Lexington, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2000 · N82698 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions upon encountering a wind shift on takeoff. A factor was variable winds.
- [NTSB SEA00LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA077.md): PZL-Bielsko Jantar 2A · Hood River, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2000 · N272AS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the glider after its wing came in contact with long grass growing on the runway surface. Factors include the pilot's improper decision to attempt a landing on a runway with known directional control…
- [NTSB SEA00LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA072.md): Cessna A185F · Wallowa, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2000 · N78DE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment upon encountering a wind gust, and his subsequent failure or inability to maintain clearance with a tree during a go-around attempt. Factors included a short and narrow airstrip, gusty wind conditions,…
- [NTSB SEA00LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA063.md): Cessna 140 · Creswell, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2000 · N76777 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors include a drainage ditch and a crosswind.
- [NTSB SEA00LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA052.md): Cessna A185-F · Bend, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2000 · N1357M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions.
- [NTSB SEA00LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA051.md): Weatherly 620B · Odell, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2000 · N9040V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude over, or clearance with, a tree. Factors contributing to the occurrence of the accident were the tree and sharply rising terrain. A factor contributing to the severity of the accident was a post-crash fuel…
- [NTSB SEA00FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00FA039.md): Mooney M20K · Pendleton, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 2000 · N251BD · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to adequately remove ice and snow from the airplane. A contributing factor was the pilot's inability to maintain control during climb due to degradation of the airplane's aerodynamic performance.
- [NTSB SEA00FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00FA038.md): Hughes 269C · Sherwood, OR · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2000 · N9297F · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to arrest the helicopter's descent rate during a planned approach to a hover. Factors include uneven terrain.
- [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 SEA00FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00FA033.md): Beech 95-B55 · Hermiston, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1999 · N8129R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain. Factors include a dark night, low ceilings and mist.
- [NTSB SEA00FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00FA030.md): Cessna 140A · Harper, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1999 · N5347C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain terrain clearance. Factors include meteorological conditions obscuring the pilot's visibility and incapacitation due to illegal substances.
- [NTSB SEA00LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA028.md): Hughes 369E · Salem, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1999 · N11KV · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain ground clearance, resulting in the long-line snagging and then striking the tail rotor.
- [NTSB SEA00LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA018.md): Piper PA18 · Malheur City, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1999 · N82553 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's excessive descent rate during an attempted precautionary landing. Factors include the pilot's intentional operation of his aircraft with a known electrical system deficiency, a malfunction of the electrical system while in flight, the pilot's…
- [NTSB SEA00LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA017.md): Cessna A185F · Astoria, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1999 · N6245E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed after a delayed go-around. Factors include incapacitation due to the use of unapproved drugs.
- [NTSB SEA00IA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00IA019.md): Boeing 737-400 · Portland, OR · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1999 · N772AS · Minor damage
  > Arcing in the electrical system wiring for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA00FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00FA014.md): Enstrom F28C · Pendleton, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1999 · N635H · Destroyed
  > Failure to maintain clearance from the runway surface while maneuvering at low altitude, and inadequate remedial action after the tail rotor struck the surface.
- [NTSB SEA00LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA008.md): Cessna 150B · Sweet Home, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1999 · N1252Y · Substantial damage
  > Carburetor heat was not used prior to takeoff. Carburetor icing conditions and high vegetation 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 SEA99LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA161.md): Wild Goose A1 · Keizer, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1999 · N3451 · Substantial damage
  > A loose fuel line fitting resulted in a loss of engine power. An intentional wheels down landing was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA99LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA157.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1999 · N4065P · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.
- [NTSB SEA99LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA155.md): Schwarzler Kolb Mark 3 · Independence, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1999 · N8979 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while on approach.
- [NTSB SEA99LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA169.md): Beech J-35 · Union, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1999 · N7299B · Substantial damage
  > Directional control not maintained. A rough/uneven landing area was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA99FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99FA152.md): Cessna T210M · Marcola, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1999 · N747CC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain while descending in an area of deteriorating weather. Factors include mountainous terrain, clouds, low ceilings, the pilot's inadequate preflight weather analysis, and his improper decision to attempt…
- [NTSB SEA99FA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99FA168.md): Schweizer 269C · Westport, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1999 · N383T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain. Factors include low clouds and visibility and near-night light conditions.
- [NTSB SEA99LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA130.md): Piper PA-18A-150 · Jordan Valley, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1999 · N3992P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall/mush of the aircraft while attempting a forced landing due to partial power loss of the engine. Factors include carburetor icing conditions and the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat.
- [NTSB SEA99LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA129.md): Vanek Sport Copter · Scappoose, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1999 · N61887 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of the ultralight operator to see and avoid the landing gyroplane, and the gyroplane pilot's inability to see the departing ultralight vehicle.
- [NTSB SEA99LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA123.md): Cessna 182P · Oakridge, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1999 · N1990M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around. A downdraft during the approach is a factor.
- [NTSB SEA99FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99FA113.md): Alexander VAN'S RV-8 · Lafayette, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1999 · N41VA · Destroyed
  > Fatigue of the number two connecting rod end resulting in a fracture at the rod end and release from the crankshaft, an ensuing in-flight fuel fed fire, followed by the pilot's abandoning the aircraft in flight. A contributing factor was pressure on the pilot…
- [NTSB SEA99LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA111.md): Walentine RV4 · Creswell, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1999 · N9233A · Substantial damage
  > A foreign material/substance was ingested into the carburetor which resulted in a power loss.
- [NTSB SEA99LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA109.md): Piper PA-22 · Cottage Grove, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1999 · N4707C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate management of fuel which led to fuel starvation.. A related factor was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB SEA99LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA108.md): Williamson/Williamson RV-4 · Coos Bay, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1999 · N6NW · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate aircraft preflight inspection (engine air inlet cover not removed) by the pilot, resulting in obstruction of the carburetor air inlet in flight and consequent inflight engine stoppage. Factors contributing to the accident included a vehicle…
- [NTSB SEA99IA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99IA106.md): John Hubbard Glasair II S · Florence, OR · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1999 · N322S · Minor damage
  > Aircraft control was not maintained. Inadequate compensation for wind conditions and gusts were factors.

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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=19&state=OR

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