# 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 SEA91LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA087.md): Cessna 172H · Coeur D'Alene, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1991 · CFBET · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgement of his aircraft's climb capability when flying towards rising terrain. Factors include his lack of familiarity with the geographic area.
- [NTSB SEA91LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA260.md): Aero Commander S-2R · Grangeville, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1991 · N5539X · Destroyed
  > The improper decision by the pilot to continue VFR flight in IMC weather conditions in mountainous terrain, resulting in pilot disorientation and inadvertent flight into a box canyon. Factors relating to the accident were the rain showers and low ceiling…
- [NTSB SEA91FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA071.md): Cessna 337 · Boise, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1991 · N2107X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to remove the aircraft control locks prior to attempting flight. Factors include an inadequate preflight.
- [NTSB SEA90FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA079.md): Bell 206B-3 · Coeur D'Alene, ID · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1990 · N53MA · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot-in-command (PIC) to maintain rotor RPM, and a delay by the FAA inspector (flight examiner) in taking remedical action.
- [NTSB SEA91LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA033.md): Erco 415-C · Ola, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1990 · N3522H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude for terrain clearance. Also causal was the pilot's impairment due to alcohol. Contributing factors were the night light condition and the hilly terrain.
- [NTSB SEA91LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA024.md): Cessna 182L · Kamiah, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1990 · N3167R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions.
- [NTSB SEA91FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA021.md): Beech 95-55 · Hayden Lake, ID · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1990 · N903T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper IFR procedure in failing to intercept the proper glideslope path.
- [NTSB SEA91FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA020.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Albion, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1990 · N4325X · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain control of the airplane in instrument meteorological conditions. Factors which contributed to the accident were the pilot's apprehension of flying in the forecasted weather, and the adverse weather conditions…
- [NTSB SEA91LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA017.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Boise, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1990 · N57434 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delaying remedial action after a poor landing approach.
- [NTSB SEA91LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA014.md): Cessna 402B · Pocatello, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1990 · N1683T · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a burned piston resulting from arcing and partial failure of the left magneto because of improper overhaul, the contamination of the right magneto and improper adjustment of the fuel system at the last major engine overhaul;…
- [NTSB SEA91LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA010.md): Cessna 152 · Blackfoot, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1990 · N5259B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not adequately recover from a bounced landing. Factors were improper airspeed and lack of total expereince.
- [NTSB SEA91FA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA144.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Mullan, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1990 · N4924L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). The adverse weather and terrain conditions were related factors.
- [NTSB SEA90LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA196.md): Beech C-45H · Twin Falls, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1990 · N450G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control during a takeoff in strong crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB SEA90LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA177.md): Cessna 172M · Lewiston, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1990 · N9895V · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a nose landing gear fork, which resulted in the pilot's loss of directional control, and a nose-over after an excursion from the runway.
- [NTSB SEA90LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA156.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-10-10 · Coeur D'Alene, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1990 · N1804U · No damage
  > Passenger spilling a hot cup of coffee in her lap while the flight was in cruise flight.
- [NTSB SEA90LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA139.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Island Park, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1990 · N5011T · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot. The high density altitude and the pilot's overconfidence in the aircraft's ability were related factors.
- [NTSB SEA90LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA123.md): Stinson 108-3 · Worley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1990 · N771C · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in an inadequate supply of fuel and fuel exhaustion. The high vegetation (wheat crop) and rough terrain (rut) were related factors.
- [NTSB SEA90LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA120.md): Piper PA-32R · Island Park, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1990 · N38575 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to maintain directional control, while attempting a soft-field takeoff. The crosswind was a related factor.
- [NTSB DEN90FA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90FA149.md): Taylorcraft BC 12-D · Homedale, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1990 · N5071M · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during maneuvers (buzzing) which resulted in an inadvertent stall of the aircraft. A factor was the intentional buzzing of family members.
- [NTSB SEA90LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA111.md): Callair A-3 · Burley, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1990 · N2911V · Substantial damage
  > An encounter with meteorological conditions that exceeded the aircraft's ability to climb or maintain level flight. The high density altitude and lack of suitable terrain were factors related to the accident.
- [NTSB SEA90LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA110.md): Cessna 340A · Priest River, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1990 · N2703U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgement of distance and altitude and his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during the landing approach.
- [NTSB SEA90LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA105.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Jerome, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1990 · N4530N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain a proper altitude while maneuvering to reverse direction.
- [NTSB DEN90FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90FA135.md): Cessna TU206G · Challis, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1990 · N7582N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's entry into an excessive maneuver after takeoff with insufficient altitude and airspeed to complete the maneuver, which resulted in a stall/mush into trees. Factors related to the accident were: high density altitude and trees.
- [NTSB SEA90FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA100.md): Champion 7KCAB · Pocatello, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1990 · N1877G · Destroyed
  > The instructor pilots poor judgement in performing low altitude steep turn maneuvers resulting in an inadvertant stall at an altitude too low for recovery. Factors in the accident were the over gross weight and out-of-cg aircraft loading, and strong gusty…
- [NTSB SEA90LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA093.md): Cessna TU206G · Elk City, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1990 · N9922Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. The landing was made on a wet runway with excessive airspeed.
- [NTSB SEA90LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA097.md): Rockwell S2R · Cottonwood, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1990 · N5620X · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. The berm, which the airplane struck during landing, was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB SEA90FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA086.md): Rockwell Commander 114 · Atlanta, ID · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 27, 1990 · N4907W · Destroyed
  > Poor preflight planning premature lift-off on takeoff by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB SEA90FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA080.md): Swearingen SA226-T(B) · Coeur D'Alene, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 20, 1990 · N161RS · Minor damage
  > Inadequate coordination between the pilot and the ground lineman. A factor related to the accident was: impairment of the ground lineman from consumption of alcohol.
- [NTSB SEA90LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA076.md): Piper PA-18-125 · Rogerson, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1990 · N1011A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's intentional flight below safe altitudes while engaged in low-altitude 'buzzing' activities.
- [NTSB SEA90LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA068.md): Truckee Meadows Tierra II · Moscow, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1990 · N52744 · Destroyed
  > The pilot did not maintain a proper airspeed during the climb to cruise.
- [NTSB SEA90LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA061.md): Stinson 108-1 · Boise, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1990 · N97781 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB SEA90LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA037.md): Swearingen SA226TC · Coeur D'Alene, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1990 · N56EA · Substantial damage
  > The loss of the flight crew's visual perception, due to an unforeseen whiteout condition. A related factor was the snowbank.
- [NTSB SEA90LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA035.md): Stanger Aircommander 532 · Hansen, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 1990 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > Failue of the pilot to maintain control of the gyrocopter after entering an abrupt pull-up from a low pass. Factors related to the accident were: failure of the pilot to follow procedures/directives, his lack of certification (qualification) for this flight,…
- [NTSB SEA90LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA008.md): Boeing A75N1 · Salmon, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1989 · N75863 · Destroyed
  > Failure of pilot to properly evaluate weather conditions through mountainous terrain and fly at an altitude high enough to maintain terrain clearance.
- [NTSB SEA90LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA006.md): Piper PA28-180 · Homedale, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1989 · N6651J · Substantial damage
  > Inaccurate preflight planning and fuel consumption calculations by the pilot, and the pilot becoming lost or disoriented which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB SEA89LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA179.md): Luscombe 8A · Mackay, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1989 · N71756 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain an adequate airspeed for flight. High density altitude was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA89LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA162.md): Cessna TU206G · Moore, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1989 · N666HS · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations. Contributing to the accident was a fence.
- [NTSB SEA89LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA187.md): Evans Wittman Tailwind W10 · McCall, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 1, 1989 · N62JE · Destroyed
  > A collision with terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DEN89FA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89FA202.md): Aerospatiale AS-350D · Blanchard, ID · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1989 · N132SH · Destroyed
  > Overheating and seizure of the swashplate bearing, which resulted in an inflight breakup of the helicopter and subsequent impact with the ground.
- [NTSB SEA89LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA159.md): Cessna 182 · Atlanta, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1989 · N5451B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failue to adequately compensate for the downdraft conditions. Contributing factor(s) was: the downwind, downdraft, and high density altitude weather conditions, and the surrounding mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB SEA89FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89FA139.md): Stinson 108-2 · Athol, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1989 · N8061K · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain airspeed and inadvertently stalled.
- [NTSB SEA89LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA137.md): Piper PA-22 · Meridian, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1989 · N3700P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly position the fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation, his failure to follow the emergency procedure, and his inadequate visual lookout (failure to see & avoid obstructions). The power line was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA89LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA135.md): Grumman G-164A · Albion, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1989 · N8377 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the mixture control during takeoff. The fence was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA89LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA133.md): Aeronca 7AC · American Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1989 · N1636E · Substantial damage
  > An engine failure due to stripped and broken teeth on a magneto drive gear in the accessory gear box. A soft field caused the nose over during the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA89LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA132.md): Rockwell S-2R · Middleton, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1989 · N5571X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain an adequate visual lookout. A factor was the guy wires at the edge of the field.
- [NTSB SEA89LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA185.md): Aeronca 65-C · New Meadows, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1989 · N22137 · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel.
- [NTSB SEA89FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89FA113.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Stanley, ID · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1989 · N6471Y · Destroyed
  > Pilot continued VFR flight into IMC conditions in mountainous terrain. Factors were snow squalls and obscured mountainous terrain in the area.
- [NTSB DEN89LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA136.md): Cessna 150M · Gooding, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1989 · N704AS · Substantial damage
  > Improper inflight decision of the pilot to continue the flight without refueling which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB SEA89LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA095.md): Bell 206B III · Lewiston, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1989 · N2756Y · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA89LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA087.md): Bell 206B III · Lewiston, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1989 · N5013C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the helicopter's flight controls. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's misjudgement of the external load characteristics.

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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
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=25&state=ID

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