# 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 SEA96LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA121.md): Beech 35 · Aurora, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1996 · N2145D · Substantial damage
  > failure of the non-certificated pilot to ensure that the landing gear was properly extended for landing. The non-certificated pilot's diverted attention was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA96LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA116.md): Cessna 172L · Sisters, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1996 · N7849G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during a go-around, which resulted in his failure to maintain proper runway alignment. Factors relating to the accident were: the variable/gusty crosswind condition, and the proximity of the hanger and…
- [NTSB SEA96LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA111.md): Grumman American AA-1B · Coquille, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1996 · N9875L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate evaluation of wind conditions, and his subsequent failure to initiate a go-around in a timely manner, which resulted in his inability to maintain clearance with trees during the go-around. Factors relating to the accident included a…
- [NTSB SEA96LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA110.md): Stelly Kolb Firestar II · Independence, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1996 · N2213U · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the terrain. The aircraft's excessive gross weight was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA96LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA106.md): Hughes 369HS · Arock, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1996 · N444GJ · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to see and avoid the transmission wire. A factor was the low altitude flight.
- [NTSB SEA96LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA101.md): Cessna 177 · Corvallis, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1996 · N177JM · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to properly judge the distance and altitude to the runway just before touching down, and his premature flare for landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the presence of sun glare during the landing, and the resultant degradation…
- [NTSB SEA96LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA098.md): Consolidated-Vultee BT-13A · Brookings, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1996 · N56642 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgment of distance/speed during the approach to landing, his failure to attain a proper touchdown point for landing, and his failure to perform a go-around, while there was sufficient runway and airspeed remaining. The tailwind was a related…
- [NTSB SEA96LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA097.md): Powers Bede BD-4 · Pacific City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1996 · N239CP · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the landing flare, and his failure to maintain runway alignment, which resulted in an encounter with tall grass beside the intended landing area. Factors relating to the accident were: the…
- [NTSB SEA96LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA093.md): Crescenzi Kitfox · Terrebonne, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1996 · N2094J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain altitude/clearance above terrain, while maneuvering to land. The unfavorable wind was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA96LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA092.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Bend, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1996 · N2606Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions during the landing. Factors contributing to the accident were a crosswind and gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB SEA96LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA091.md): Limes Challenger II · Redmond, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1996 · N52898 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude on final approach, and his failure to maintain proper clearance from an object (fence) in his approach path. The fence was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA96LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA088.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Harper, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1996 · N3568D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain (landing area) for a precautionary landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot became ill during the flight.
- [NTSB SEA96LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA087.md): Nanchang CJ-6A · Molalla, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1996 · N62160 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to adequately plan the approach, and his misjudgment of distance and speed during the landing. The wet runway was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA96LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA078.md): Sport Flight Talon · Salem, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1996 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), and failure of the pilot to properly flare the aircraft during the emergency landing.
- [NTSB SEA96IA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96IA074.md): Dornier DO 328-100 · Eugene, OR · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1996 · N334PH · Minor damage
  > delamination of the wing de-icing boot, due to the boot reaching its life limit.
- [NTSB SEA96LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA070.md): Bell 206B · La Grande, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1996 · N57362 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with trees after pulling up from an aerial application spray run.
- [NTSB SEA96LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA069.md): Maule M-5-235C · Sunriver, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1996 · N563UC · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout. A factor contributing to the accident was the presence of a tree near the edge of the runway.
- [NTSB SEA96LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA066.md): Cessna 150F · Eugene, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1996 · N8920S · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's inadvertent activation of the brakes and his failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve.
- [NTSB SEA96LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA064.md): Cessna 180A · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1996 · N9669B · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to identify the unsuitable taxi area, and the failure of airport maintenance personnel to properly identify a construction area.
- [NTSB SEA96LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA062.md): Boeing 767-332 · Portland, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1996 · N125DL · No damage
  > the passenger's unsuccessful (improper) evacuation of the aircraft. The malfunctioning APU was a related factor in that it torched and produced smoke, due to a faulty fuel control unit and/or gearbox shutoff valve, thereby prompting an emergency evacuation of…
- [NTSB SEA96FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96FA061.md): Cessna 402B · Estacada, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1996 · N5198J · Destroyed
  > loss of aircraft control for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB SEA96LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA052.md): Stinson 108-3 · Hubbard, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1996 · N417DW · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgment of altitude and distance on short final. A factor was the wet and soft terrain short of the runway threshold.
- [NTSB SEA96LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA054.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Ashland, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1996 · N690 · Substantial damage
  > the dual student's improper touchdown, and the instructor's delayed remedial action. The crosswind was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA96TA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96TA046.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Lakeview, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Feb 2, 1996 · N2866B · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain altitude/clearance from the terrain (snow covered, frozen lake). Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's attention being diverted to a perceived safety hazard, and lack of visual cues for pilot perception of…
- [NTSB SEA96LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA037.md): Cessna 170B · Baker City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1996 · N2761D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's premature lift-off and inadequate airspeed following liftoff. His use of a public highway as a takeoff area, and a motor vehicle on the highway, were factors.
- [NTSB SEA96LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA035.md): Cessna 172N · Pacific City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1995 · N738ME · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the landing, which resulted in his failure to clear the perimeter fence. Factors relating to the accident were: the tailwind, and the pilot's failure to land at the proper touchdown point.
- [NTSB SEA96LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA032.md): Cessna 172K · Owyhee, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1995 · N143JP · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. The soft terrain and high vegetation were related factors.
- [NTSB SEA96FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96FA031.md): Cessna T210M · Netarts, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1995 · N732TA · Destroyed
  > a loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA96LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA030.md): Cessna 170B · John Day, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1995 · N3171B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath.
- [NTSB SEA96LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA025.md): Hughes 369D · Scotts Mills, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1995 · N64DB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the ground.
- [NTSB SEA96LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA026.md): Boeing 737-522 · Portland, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1995 · N953UA · No damage
  > An unexpected encounter with unforecast moderate high level windshear and turbulence as the flight attendant was performing his duties during descent.
- [NTSB SEA96LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA020.md): Snow S2C · Dufer, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1995 · N1694S · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a cracked cylinder head. A factor was the evasive maneuver to avoid a ditch.
- [NTSB SEA96LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA017.md): Piper PA-22 · La Grande, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1995 · N932A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor judgment in attempting flight in the existing wind conditions.
- [NTSB SEA96FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96FA012.md): Beech A-36 · Newport, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1995 · N990EC · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadvertent shut-off of the fuel mixture control. Factors contributing to the accident were: the pilot's failure to perform adequate remedial action to regain engine power, his lack of familiarity with the accident airplane, and his failure to…
- [NTSB SEA96LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA008.md): Nord Stampe SV4C · Cottage Grove, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1995 · N51SV · Substantial damage
  > A propeller blade separation due to inadequate material. The lack of a suitable area for the forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA96LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA005.md): Chard RV-3A · Forest Grove, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1995 · N27RV · Destroyed
  > The pilot exceeded the design stress limit of the aircraft, followed by the failure of the right wing main spar.
- [NTSB SEA96LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA004.md): Vans RV-6T · North Plains, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1995 · N96VA · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to the failure of the left tank fuel quantity sending unit which resulted in a false indication of fuel quantity. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA96LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA003.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Mulino, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1995 · N8845W · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilots to use carburetor heat during a reduced power descent. A factor was the carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB SEA95LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA224.md): Macphee Vans RV-6 · Jacksonville, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1995 · N726WM · Destroyed
  > the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain altitude and/or clearance from surrounding terrain after a low pass. The mountainous terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA95LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA223.md): Eurocopter AS350BA · Crater Lake, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1995 · N6099Z · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance above water, while performing low altitude flight. Factors relating to the accident were: the glassy water condition, and lack of visual cues concerning perception of altitude.
- [NTSB SEA95LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA219.md): Pietenpol AIR-CAMPER · Redmond, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1995 · N18GH · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA95LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA211.md): Gift Challenger II · Scappoose, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1995 · N838TG · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering, which resulted in a stall/spin. Although the aircraft recovery parachute had been activated, there was not enough time (or altitude) for it to fully deploy.
- [NTSB SEA95LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA208.md): Cessna 185F · Salem, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1995 · N9222H · Substantial damage
  > A loss of power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering for a forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA95LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA204.md): Stinson 108-1 · Corvallis, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1995 · N8865K · Substantial damage
  > Shearing of the right main landing gear shock strut retainer cap retaining pins.
- [NTSB SEA95LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA201.md): Bristol RV-6 · Grants Pass, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1995 · N694CA · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA95LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA200.md): Cessna 210 · Sunriver, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1995 · N5349A · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear hydraulic drive motor.
- [NTSB SEA95LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA196.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Arock, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1995 · N9675W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff from a dirt road.
- [NTSB SEA95LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA191.md): Schweizer G-164 · Nyssa, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1995 · N146KY · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate ground reconnaissance.
- [NTSB SEA95LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA187.md): Cessna 177B · Yamhill, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1995 · N11834 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath. A factor contributing to the accident was the sunglare.
- [NTSB SEA95LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA194.md): Cessna 421 · Creswell, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1995 · N3121K · Substantial damage
  > the company mechanic's failure to properly fabricate a fuel line.

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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=23&state=OR

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