# NTSB investigations, WA

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 WPR25LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA199.md): Robinson Helicopter R66 · Tukwila, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 30, 2025 · N23UP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain yaw control during a takeoff to a hover in a gusting crosswind, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR25LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA184.md): Cessna 180E · Rockford, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 20, 2025 · N2680Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent landing on rough terrain.
- [NTSB WPR25LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA172.md): Boeing B75N1 · Spokane Valley, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 15, 2025 · N6848 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a takeoff roll in quartering tailwind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR25LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA179.md): Stinson 108-2 · East Wenatchee, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 13, 2025 · N9550K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a left crosswind.
- [NTSB WPR25LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA177.md): Rolladen Schneider LS-7WL · Tonasket, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 11, 2025 · N78AW · Substantial damage
  > The glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight.
- [NTSB ANC25LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA047.md): Brian Peck RV-14 · Camas, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 10, 2025 · N991RS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing roll which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR25LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA168.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Port Townsend, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 2, 2025 · N85311 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action and inadequate compensation for shifting wind conditions which resulted in a veer off the runway and collision with a sign.
- [NTSB ANC25LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA043.md): Cessna 177RG · Snohomish, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 28, 2025 · N2155Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to continue the landing attempt with insufficient runway remaining, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with a fence.
- [NTSB WPR25LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA162.md): Cessna 172N · Monroe, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 26, 2025 · N6132G · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during landing, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in impact with a ditch.
- [NTSB WPR25LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA155.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Enumclaw, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · May 10, 2025 · N333TM · Substantial damage
  > On May 10, 2025, about 1412 Pacific daylight time, a Piper PA-18-150, N333TM, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Enumclaw, Washington. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…
- [NTSB WPR25LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA134.md): Bell 206B · Amboy, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Apr 15, 2025 · N16671 · Substantial damage
  > On April 14, 2025, about 1800 Pacific daylight time, a Bell 206B, N16671, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Amboy, Washington. The pilot was not injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations,…
- [NTSB WPR25LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA178.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Vancouver, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 4, 2025 · N9404N · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the brake system during landing due to a hydraulic fluid leak, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR25FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25FA114.md): Bell 206B II · Mountain Home Park, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Mar 19, 2025 · N23SD · Substantial damage
  > On March 19, 2025, at 1228 Pacific daylight time, a Bell 206B II, N23SD, was substantially damaged when it impacted electrical cables and terrain near Mountain Home Park, Washington. The commercial pilot was fatally injured. The helicopter was operated as a…
- [NTSB WPR25FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25FA108.md): Cessna A150L · Renslow, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Mar 4, 2025 · N6167F · Destroyed
  > On March 4, 2025, at 1555 Pacific standard time, a Cessna A150L, N6167F, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Renslow, Washington. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91…
- [NTSB WPR25LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA104.md): Cessna 180A · Waterville, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 20, 2025 · N7792A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing roll.
- [NTSB DCA25LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA25LA117.md): Boeing 737-832 · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 5, 2025 · N3737C · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The Japan Airlines flight crew’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from the parked Delta Air Lines aircraft while taxiing in congested ramp conditions.
- [NTSB WPR25LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA061.md): Cessna 172M · Gig Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 13, 2024 · N6750H · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go.
- [NTSB WPR25LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA053.md): Gulfstream AM Corp Comm Div 690D · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 2, 2024 · N29GA · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine(s) power due ice ingestion.
- [NTSB WPR25LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA014.md): Cessna A185E · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 12, 2024 · N185WK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing roll with a crosswind.
- [NTSB WPR24LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA319.md): Bell 206L · Fern Prairie, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 26, 2024 · N9984K · Substantial damage
  > An aeroelastic interaction between the helicopter’s main rotor blades and nodal beam system, which resulted in oscillations that exceeded the design limits of the tailboom. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the main rotor blade manufacturer to…
- [NTSB WPR24LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA318.md): Cessna 172S · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 21, 2024 · N513WF · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The Gulfstream pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the Cessna while taxiing that resulted in a ground collision.
- [NTSB WPR24FA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA298.md): Boeing A75L3 · Yacolt, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 6, 2024 · N53466 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering at a low altitude in mountainous terrain in moderately high density altitude conditions, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR24LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA301.md): Thompson Ryan L Thompson Craft · Port Angeles, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 1, 2024 · N954RD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB WPR24LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA303.md): Cessna T206H · Big Bend-Gold Bar, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 30, 2024 · N379ME · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR24FA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA285.md): Cessna A185F · Kent, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 24, 2024 · N61323 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly configure the amphibious landing gear for a water landing, which resulted in a touchdown on the water with the wheels extended, noseover, and airplane submersion.
- [NTSB WPR24LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA277.md): Beech N35 · Sequim, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 10, 2024 · N354AL · Substantial damage
  > An encounter with a downdraft, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR24LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA248.md): Cessna 150M · Ritzville, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 15, 2024 · N714PW · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s improper installation of the No. 2 cylinder exhaust valve, which allowed the valve to drop into the cylinder and resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR24FA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA226.md): Champion 7GCBC · Eatonville, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 7, 2024 · N3464D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering to avoid trees, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR24LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA222.md): Cessna 170B · Tacoma, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 1, 2024 · N4402B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR24LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA206.md): Cessna 182A · Spokane Valley, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 24, 2024 · N4059D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR24FA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA200.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Bluestem, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 19, 2024 · N323TT · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to manage main rotor rpm during an autorotation, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control. Contributing to the accident was a loss of power for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB WPR24LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA188.md): David Fisher Murphy Moose · Ocean Shores, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 8, 2024 · N9695W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s hard, bounced landing, subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed, and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR24FA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA184.md): Beech A45 · Deer Harbor, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 7, 2024 · N268AF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to perform an aerobatic maneuver at low level, and his misjudged entry altitude for the maneuver, which resulted in impact with water.
- [NTSB WPR24FA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA182.md): Vans RV-12 · Auburn, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 6, 2024 · N412JN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper installation of the control stick pushrod assemblies, which resulted in separation of the left pushrod and a total loss of roll control during flight. Contributing to the accident was the failure to detect the installation error during…
- [NTSB WPR24LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA173.md): Sikorsky S-55QT · Benton City, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 3, 2024 · N2302F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines during a low altitude operation.
- [NTSB WPR24LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA166.md): Thomas J Spencer RV-10 · Snohomish, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 1, 2024 · N90VT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point during landing with a tailwind which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB WPR24FA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA156.md): Extra Flugzeugbau EA 300/L · Bandera, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 19, 2024 · N22MW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to continue flight into icing conditions and inclement weather, which likely led to spatial disorientation when he attempted to divert from the planned course to the destination airport.
- [NTSB WPR24LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA139.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Olympia, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 3, 2024 · N4082J · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s delayed action to arrest the descending, left pedal turn while maneuvering for a low-altitude hover with the helicopter near the maximum gross weight limitation, which resulted in an impact with the ground and a dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB WPR24LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA126.md): Cessna P210N · Auburn, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 11, 2024 · N806RC · Substantial damage
  > An overstress fracture of the left main landing gear actuator, which resulted in the failure of the left main landing gear to fully extend and lock into place.
- [NTSB ANC24LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA023.md): Cessna 150L · Deer Park, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 8, 2024 · N19390 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in the airplane contacting the ground short of the runway.
- [NTSB WPR24LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA113.md): Kitfox S7 Super Sport · Asotin, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 16, 2024 · N295P · Substantial damage
  > Pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from powerlines during low altitude flying.
- [NTSB WPR24FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA103.md): Cirrus Design SR22T · Bellevue, WA · Incident · No injuries · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Mar 6, 2024 · N927CS · Minor damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a fatigue fracture of the crankshaft.
- [NTSB WPR24LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA099.md): Piper PA-18A 150 · Dallesport, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 27, 2024 · N518SW · Minor damage
  > The pilot’s failure to disengage the ignition prior to moving the propeller by hand resulting in the inadvertent starting of the engine.
- [NTSB WPR24LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA091.md): Cessna 150M · Everett, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 17, 2024 · N3538V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR24LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA074.md): Beck Michael J Sonex · Auburn, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 16, 2024 · N920MB · Substantial damage
  > Water contamination within the fuel regulator air-reference system, which resulted in improper fuel metering and a loss of engine power during initial climb.
- [NTSB WPR24LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA039.md): Cessna 150M · Woodland, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 18, 2023 · N6266K · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR24LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA022.md): Cessna 172N · Bandera, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 18, 2023 · N734LJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to land at a closed water-soaked grass runway, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR24LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA017.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Eastsound, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 13, 2023 · N509Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's unstable approach and improper configuration of the flaps during a go-around which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR24LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA009.md): Stephen D Phillabaum Helicycle · Deer Park, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 1, 2023 · N519SP · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting from contamination of the fuel system during low-level flight.
- [NTSB WPR24FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA001.md): Cubcrafters CCK-1865 · Twisp, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 1, 2023 · N56DV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to see and avoid a rock during an aborted landing on a hillside, the collision with which resulted in damage to the aileron system that precluded subsequent control of the airplane.

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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'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=2&state=WA

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