# NTSB investigations, ID

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 SEA97FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA070.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Boise, ID · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1997 · N7583P · Destroyed
  > the accumulation of airframe ice on the aircraft, and the pilot's delayed remedial action after intentionally flying into forecast adverse weather conditions. The adverse weather (icing) conditions were related factors.
- [NTSB SEA97LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA046.md): Cessna TU-206 · Cascade, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 1997 · N717CM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from the terrain while reversing course in mountainous terrain. Factors include the mountainous terrain and tall trees in the area where he was maneuvering.
- [NTSB SEA97FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA041.md): Cessna P210N · Cambridge, ID · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1997 · N6425W · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Flight into adverse weather and turbulence were factors.
- [NTSB SEA97FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA034.md): Douglas DC-3C · Boise, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1996 · N75142 · Destroyed
  > A fire within the right engine compartment of undetermined cause and the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed above the aircraft's minimum control speed. A factor contributing to the accident was the dark night environmental conditions.
- [NTSB SEA97LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA028.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Bruneau, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1996 · N32518 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to perform adequate preflight planning to ensure that the aircraft could complete a takeoff in the distance available. Factors relating to the accident included: a short takeoff area, and a dirt bank at the end of the road from which the…
- [NTSB SEA97LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA017.md): Cessna 182Q · Pocatello, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1996 · N5117N · Substantial damage
  > inadequate preflight by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel. Soft terrain at the emergency landing site was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA97LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA009.md): Globe GC-1B · Caldwell, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1996 · N3228K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude to the runway, while on final approach to land. The sunglare was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA96LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA217.md): Cessna 182P · Driggs, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1996 · N9017M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. Factors relating to the accident were: the gusty wind and soft terrain beside the runway.
- [NTSB SEA96LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA210.md): Cessna 120 · Nampa, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1996 · N2595N · Substantial damage
  > the solo student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop/swerve.
- [NTSB SEA96LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA204.md): Price Acro Sport II · Coeur D'Alene, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1996 · N456HD · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper inflight planning/decision, and his failure to properly monitor (manage) the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing. Soft terrain in the forced landing area was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA96LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA198.md): Bell 206B · Glenns Ferry, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1996 · N3896V · Substantial damage
  > fuel contamination, due to improper servicing of the helicopter, which resulted in an intermittent loss of engine power. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's inadequate control of the helicopter, during autorotation with intermittent engine…
- [NTSB SEA96LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA195.md): Cessna 182E · Grangeville, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1996 · N3270Y · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain proper runway alignment and clearance from a fence post during landing. Factors relating to the accident were: an animal (deer) on the approach end of the runway, an encounter with a downdraft, and a fence post near the edge…
- [NTSB SEA96LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA197.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Challis, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1996 · N7507D · Substantial damage
  > corrosion in the left main landing gear cluster, which resulted in a failure of the left main landing gear. Inadequate inspection by undetermined maintenance personnel was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA96FA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96FA187.md): Garlick UH-1H · Coeur D'Alene, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1996 · N97NW · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue fracture of the left forward vertical stabilizer spar, resulting in loss of the vertical stabilizer and tail rotor and subsequent loss of control. A factor was insufficient applicability (by make and model) of an existing FAA airworthiness directive…
- [NTSB SEA96FA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96FA185.md): Aeronca 7CCM · Marsing, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1996 · N2836E · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering for a forced landing, which resulted in a stall and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB SEA96LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA184.md): Grumman American AA-5B · Rexburg, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1996 · N28765 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's failure to verify whether the flaps had raised, the resultant premature lift-off, and trees on the adjacent golf course.
- [NTSB SEA96FA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96FA182.md): Cessna 182P · St. Anthony, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1996 · N9136M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a landing attempt. Factors included: probable dusk lighting conditions and no lights on the airstrip. Conributing to the pilot's injury severity was his failure to fasten his seat belt and shoulder…
- [NTSB SEA96LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA172.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Dubois, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1996 · N5390 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to remain clear of an irrigation spray device, which resulted in inadvertent water ingestion and flameout of the aircraft's turboprop engine. Factors relating to the accident were: the proximity of the irrigation spray device (close to…
- [NTSB SEA96LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA169.md): Cessna 172M · Nez Perce, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1996 · N61842 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper in-flight decision to turn up a canyon, which the aircraft was unable to out-climb. Factors relating to the accident were: high ambient temperature, high density altitude, blind/box canyon, and trees in the area where the aircraft's climb…
- [NTSB SEA96LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA165.md): Bell 206B · Warren, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1996 · N750LT · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper remedial action after helicopter's right skid became snagged by a log that was used in the construction of a temporary landing site. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area, inadequate…
- [NTSB SEA96FA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96FA168.md): Beech D35 · Yellow Pine, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1996 · N2161D · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering in mountainous terrain, which resulted in a stall/spin and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB SEA96LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA155.md): Grumman G-164A · New Plymouth, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1996 · N48442 · Substantial damage
  > a cracked cylinder head, which resulted in partial loss of engine power during takeoff. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot allowed the gross weight of the airplane to be exceeded, and tall wheat (crop) in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB SEA96LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA151.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Stanley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1996 · N5352P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. The crosswind was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA96LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA146.md): Grumman American AA-5B · St Maries, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1996 · N28452 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to a drug (marijuana), and his failure to see-and-avoid power lines. The pilot's intentional low altitude flight was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA96LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA143.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Sun Valley, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1996 · N95658 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to obtain/maintain adequate airspeed for the go-around. The crosswind, downdraft, and high density altitude were related factors.
- [NTSB SEA96LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA141.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Paris, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1996 · N5246P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot forgot to extend the landing gear before landing. Factors relating to the accident were: an interuption of the pilot's habit pattern, when he circled to provide time for another airplane to takeoff as he entered the traffic pattern; and his failure…
- [NTSB SEA96FA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96FA134.md): Cessna 150B · Hailey, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1996 · N1236Y · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a climb over rising terrain, which resulted in a stall and collision with terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: failure of the pilot to ensure the airplane…
- [NTSB SEA96LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA132.md): Piper PA-36-285 · Hazleton, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1996 · N9970P · Substantial damage
  > partial loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). Factors relating to the accident were: high density altitude; the pilot's delay in dumping the entire chemical load, when he first perceived a power loss; and rough/uneven terrain in the emergency…
- [NTSB SEA96GA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96GA129.md): Cessna 182R · Grand View, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 15, 1996 · N6356N · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain in a box canyon. The mountainous terrain and box canyon, limiting the pilot's ability to climb or maneuver and maintain sufficient altitude in the canyon, were related factors.
- [NTSB SEA96LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA113.md): Ayres S2R · Aberdeen, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1996 · N5686X · Substantial damage
  > pilot's improper planning/decision, and subsequent incapacitation, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and collision with the terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: pilot fatigued from a long-distance drive with minimal rest, physical…
- [NTSB SEA96LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA103.md): Schweizer G164B · Moscow, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1996 · N48559 · Substantial damage
  > inflight loss of an unsecured access plug from the engine crankcase, which resulted in a loss of engine oil and a forced landing. Factors relating to the accident were: hilly terrain, and foreign material (engine oil) on the windscreen which limited forward…
- [NTSB SEA96LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA099.md): Cessna 180 · Grangeville, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1996 · N626RP · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to properly judge the distance and speed of the airplane during the final approach, his failure to obtain a proper touchdown point for landing, and his failure to perform a go-around, while there was sufficient runway remaining. A factor…
- [NTSB SEA96LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA089.md): Cessna A185E · Cascade, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 1996 · N185MP · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision, his failure to ensure that the airplane would maintain proper clearance from obstructions (trees), and his delay in aborting the takeoff. The soft/wet runway and tailwind were related factors.
- [NTSB SEA96LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA053.md): Cessna R172K · Garden Valley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1996 · N2925V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. The snow covered runway was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA96LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA055.md): Cessna 172P · Salmon, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1996 · N96879 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in a ground swerve. A factor relating to the accident was: the rock pile to the left of the runway.
- [NTSB SEA96MA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96MA043.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-36 · Malad City, ID · Accident · 8 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 1996 · N693PA · Destroyed
  > continued flight by the flightcrew into icing conditions with known faulty deice equipment; structural (airframe) ice; and failure of the flight crew to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in the loss of aircraft control and collision with terrain. A…
- [NTSB SEA96IA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96IA027.md): Boeing 727-232 · Boise, ID · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1995 · N543DA · Minor damage
  > the pilot-in-command's misjudgment of the remedial action necessary to correct the aircraft's misalignment with the runway. The dark night conditions, fog, and the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain proper alignment with the runway were factors.
- [NTSB SEA96FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96FA021.md): Cessna 210D · Yellow Pine, ID · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1995 · N3741Y · Destroyed
  > improper planning/decision by the pilot, his resultant VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain altitude and clearance from mountainous terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the adverse weather…
- [NTSB SEA96LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA014.md): Cessna 180J · Stanley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1995 · N52095 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with obstacles at the end of the takeoff area. His failure to attain sufficient altitude to clear the obstacles was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA96LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA002.md): Cessna A185E · Ola, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1995 · N70221 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation by failing to determine that the takeoff area was clear of obstructions. The rock was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA95LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA229.md): Piper PA-18A · Roberts, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1995 · N1953P · Substantial damage
  > an improperly performed major rebuild and inadequate inspection of the aircraft by maintenance personnel. Inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot contributed to the accident.
- [NTSB SEA95LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA225.md): Cessna TR182 · Richfield, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1995 · N736LT · Substantial damage
  > The instructor's failure to use carburetor heat during a simulated engine-out descent. Carburetor icing conditions was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA95LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA221.md): Bell UH-1L · Grace, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1995 · N70410 · Destroyed
  > the fatigue failure of the centrifugal impeller and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. Factors contributing to the accident were: the lack of required compliance with the FAA Airworthiness Directive by the operator, the insufficiently defined…
- [NTSB SEA95LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA220.md): Hiller UH-12A · Bonners Ferry, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1995 · N8180H · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's misjudging his flare during a simulated autorotation.
- [NTSB SEA95FA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA212.md): Aero Commander 560 · Ketchum, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1995 · N731R · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a turn resulting in a stall/spin. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot-in-command's becoming geographically disoriented as well as his improper in-flight decision, and…
- [NTSB SEA95LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA192.md): North American T-28A · Rexburg, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1995 · N9640C · Destroyed
  > fatigue failure of the main hydraulic line and a resulting hydraulic fluid fire. Lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing contributed to the accident.
- [NTSB SEA95LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA174.md): Cessna T210K · Bliss, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1995 · N8273M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly manage the fuel system to avoid running a tank dry at a low altitude. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA95LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA177.md): Piper PA-31 · Boise, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1995 · N9111Y · Substantial damage
  > improper adjustment of the engine fuel control units by company maintenance personnel which led to excessive fuel flow and subsequent partial loss of engine power. Factors contributing to the accident were the rough terrain and high density altitude.
- [NTSB SEA95LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA168.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Shelley, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1995 · N8808L · Substantial damage
  > The left main landing gear tire burst during takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA95LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA165.md): Grumman G-164A · Buhl, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1995 · N48471 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of power due to the failure of an engine cylinder. The chemical load was not dumped for undetermined reasons and contributed to the severity of injuries.

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

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