# 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. Page 29 of 68 · 3,391 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB SEA90LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA062.md): Stinson 108-2 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1990 · N9443K · Substantial damage > Pilot displayed poor starting procedures by proceeding with known deficiencies with the parking brake and the inadequacies of the tie down. The pilot did not attain assistance for this procedure which resulted in the airplane getting away and colliding with… - [NTSB SEA90LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA060.md): Bell 47G-3B-2 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1990 · N9449J · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to refuel resulting in fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB SEA90LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA059.md): Stearman 4E · Burns, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1990 · N663K · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. - [NTSB SEA90LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA058.md): Piper PA18-150 · Redmond, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1990 · N83681 · Substantial damage > Pilot did maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff ground run. The pilot was unable to adequately correct the situation before the airplane exited the runway and ground looped resulting in the collapse of the main landing gear. - [NTSB SEA90LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA056.md): Piper PA-28 · Yamhill, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1990 · N1122R · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to use the proper touchdown point for landing. The tailwind was a factor related to the accident. - [NTSB SEA90LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA054.md): de Havilland DH 82A · White City, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1990 · N353FG · Substantial damage > Pilot's delay in taking remedial action to prevent an undershoot. His misjudgement of distance and altitude on final approach were related factors. - [NTSB SEA90LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA052.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Ashland, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1990 · N39205 · Substantial damage > Pilot displayed poor inflight planning and decisions by allowing the airplane's speed to deteriorate to the point that the airplane stalled. The pilot could not fully correct the situation due to a loss of altitude and insufficient clearance from the terrain. - [NTSB SEA90FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA074.md): Piper PA28R-200 · Prairie City, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1990 · N2947R · Destroyed > Uncontrolled spiralling descent that the pilot did not adequately recover from. The pilots lack of total experience in this type of operation and the dark night condition are a factor. - [NTSB SEA90LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA046.md): Cessna 182K · Sheridan, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1990 · N2813R · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to the inadequate preflight inspection of the aircraft by the pilot in command. - [NTSB SEA90FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA047.md): Burton Cavalier Model 2 · Grants Pass, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1990 · N7131 · Destroyed > Fuel exhaustion which resulted from the pilots intentionally operating the aircraft with a known deficiency. The pilot failed to maintain airspeed, resulting in a stall/spin and uncontrolled descent. - [NTSB SEA90LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA044.md): Ransome Pitts Special S-1C · Troutdale, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1990 · N3T · Destroyed > Inadequate maintenance which resulted in a loss of engine power during the initial climb shortly after takeoff. - [NTSB SEA90LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA043.md): Cessna 152 · Yamhill, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1990 · N64895 · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain. Factors related to the accident were: the runway conditions and the tree. - [NTSB SEA90LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA041.md): Cessna A185F · Sun River, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1990 · N6045N · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to properly compensate for strong crosswinds during takeoff ground roll. - [NTSB SEA90FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA045.md): Cessna 402B · Baker, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 1990 · N50GP · Destroyed > Pilot displayed poor inflight planning by selecting to fly into known adverse weather conditions. The pilot did not maintain an adequate visual lookout when operating in snow shower conditions and collided into the terrain. - [NTSB SEA90LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA038.md): Piper PA-22 · Boring, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1990 · N8898C · Substantial damage > Carburetor icing, and the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. Factors related to the accident were: carburetor icing conditions and the soft/uneven terrain in the emergency landing area. - [NTSB SEA90LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA031.md): Cessna 172M · Salem, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1989 · N21543 · Substantial damage > The pilots inadequate visual lookout while taxiing. Factors related to the accident are: the pilot's diverted attention and the pole. - [NTSB SEA90LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA023.md): Hughes 369D · Stayton, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1989 · N446TN · Substantial damage > The maintenance personnel failed to record the previous flight time for the overrunning clutch on airworthiness certification documents when the assembly was overhauled. Also, causal to the accident was the operation of the aircraft by the operator for 175… - [NTSB SEA90LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA016.md): Hughes 269C · Estacada, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1989 · N9592F · Destroyed > The pilot misjudged clearance between her external load and the obstruction. Factors related to the accident were: the obstruction, improper maintenance and modification of the external load line/hook by the operator, failure of the pilot to jettison the… - [NTSB SEA90LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA015.md): Cessna 182P · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1989 · N58630 · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to attain the proper touchdown point or go around while there was still sufficient runway and speed remaining. The tailwind was a related factor. - [NTSB SEA90LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA013.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1989 · N8470W · Substantial damage > Fuel contamination and the pilots lack of peflight inspection. Contributing to the accident was the soft terrain. - [NTSB SEA90LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA012.md): McCulloch J-2 · Scappoose, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1989 · N4379G · Substantial damage > Delayed remedial action by the flight instructor and failure of the student to relinguish control. Factors include inadequate airspeed and an excessive descent rate. - [NTSB SEA90LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA026.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Newberg, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1989 · N4133B · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain runway alignment. The birds & debris (hidding obstructions) were related factors. - [NTSB SEA90LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA007.md): Piper PA-28-180 · White City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1989 · N8199W · Substantial damage > The pilot did not maintain direction control of the airplane during the landing roll and took inadequate remedial action. Factors contributing to the accident include terrain and the pilot's lack of total expereince. - [NTSB SEA90LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA004.md): Cessna 310C · Redmond, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1989 · N1845H · Substantial damage > Poor inflight planning, and the pilot did not maintain a proper glide path on final approach, nor perform proper corrective action. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's attention was diverted due to an open cabin door and the partial loss of… - [NTSB SEA89FA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89FA182.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Bridal Veil, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1989 · CGIWO · Destroyed > VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions, the pilot's lack of instrument experience,… - [NTSB SEA89FA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89FA183.md): Cessna 182F · Diamond Lake, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1989 · N3581Y · Destroyed > Improper inflight planning and decision by the pilot in command who continued VFR flight into IMC conditions while attempting to fly through a mountain pass. Contributing factors were the low ceiling and rain weather conditions and the mountainous, hilly… - [NTSB SEA89FA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89FA180.md): Cessna 177RG · Nyssa, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1989 · N8055G · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot to attain sufficient altitude before flying over mountainous/hilly terrain. Factors related to the accident were: dark night, rising/mountainous terrain, and probable impairment from a prescription drug. - [NTSB SEA89LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA178.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Portland, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1989 · N3660W · Substantial damage > The pilot's poor inflight planning. Contributing to the accident was the wake turbulence and remedial action not possible. - [NTSB SEA89LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA177.md): Bell 47G · Corvallis, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1989 · N47VS · Destroyed > Student pilot's improper use of the collective control while performing hovering autorotations, and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the student's actions, which resuled in hard landings. In addition, the engine mount was significantly weakened… - [NTSB SEA89FA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89FA176.md): Cessna 150M · Cave Junction, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1989 · N704TF · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper handling of the aircraft due to the lack of recurrent training and recent experience which resulted in a loss of airspeed and a resultant stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's over-confidence in his ability to attempt flight… - [NTSB SEA89LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA172.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1989 · N358JS · Substantial damage > The pilot misjudging altitude and airspeed. - [NTSB SEA89LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA168.md): Cessna R182 · Jordan Valley, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1989 · N4934S · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain (closed/rough runway), and the crosswind. - [NTSB SEA89LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA165.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Burns Junction, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1989 · N83330 · Substantial damage > The pilot did not maintain proper airspeed during takeoff. - [NTSB SEA89LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA158.md): Piper PA-15 · Independence, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1989 · N4549H · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop and subsequent overload failure of the left main gear. A factor related to the accident was: improper flare by the pilot. - [NTSB SEA89FA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89FA157.md): Beech C35 · Sandy, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1989 · N5916C · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to the separation of the bolt connecting the throttle rod to the carburetor throttle arm and an inadequate annual inspection performed 5 flight hours prior to the occurrence. Contributing factors were obstructions in and around… - [NTSB SEA89FA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89FA154.md): Beech C90 · Gold Beach, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1989 · N25ST · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to initiate a go-around after emerging from a fog bank on a short final which resulted in inadequate airspeed and a stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's poor judgement in attempting the VFR approach in IMC conditions. - [NTSB SEA89LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA153.md): Piper PA-28 · Mulino, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1989 · N7358J · Substantial damage > Improper installation and routing of the fuel pressure line and/or electrical wiring, due to improper maintenance, which resulted in mechanical binding of the elevator control column. The fence was considered to be a related factor. - [NTSB SEA89LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA147.md): Cessna 152 · Mollala, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1989 · N95099 · Substantial damage > Pilot displayed poor judgement and did not adequately plan for the flight. The pilot was unfamiliar with the area and terrain conditions. As a result, the airplane was not able to attain sufficient altitude for the conditions to clear the terrain. - [NTSB SEA89LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA141.md): King Osprey II · West Linn, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1989 · N69CK · Substantial damage > The pilot did not properly recover from a bounced water landing. - [NTSB SEA89LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA138.md): Grumman 164B · Hermiston, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1989 · N6632Q · Substantial damage > The airport owners failure to mark a hidden hazard. - [NTSB SEA89LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA131.md): Aeronca 65-CA · Prineville, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1989 · N36532 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees. - [NTSB SEA89LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA130.md): Cushing C2 · John Day, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1989 · N129C · Substantial damage > The pilot improperly changed the design of the airplane by elongating holes at the wing attachment. The change was not inspected by a qualified individual. As a result of the change, the wing separated at the spar. - [NTSB SEA89FA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89FA126.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Elgin, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1989 · N6941B · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot to obtain/maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff/initial climb, which resulted in a stall. Factors related to the accident were: quartering tailwind, high density altitude, and the pilot's lack of recent experience in the aircraft. - [NTSB SEA89FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89FA117.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Chiloquin, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1989 · N43708 · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate planning and preparation for the flight which resulted in inadequate airspeed and an inadvertent stall while attempting to clear trees off the end of the runway. Contributing factors were: the high density altitude, gusty crosswind,… - [NTSB SEA89LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA114.md): Hughes Bensen B-8M · The Dalles, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1989 · N3196 · Destroyed > The pilots poor judgement in attempting low level flight in a narrow valley during high wind conditions. - [NTSB SEA89LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA110.md): Cessna 172 · Chemult, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1989 · N1365E · Destroyed > Improper inflight planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in a sudden altitude deviation, and his delay in initiating remedial action to maintain clearance from the trees. Contributing factors were the downdrafts, high density altitude, the pilot… - [NTSB SEA89LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA100.md): Robinson R-22 · Prineville, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1989 · N8022Q · Substantial damage > The pilots inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from obstructions, resulting in the tail rotor impacting a road sign and subsequent loss of anti-torque control. - [NTSB SEA89LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA094.md): Cessna 182B · Bend, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1989 · N2770G · Substantial damage > The pilot allowed his attention to be diverted by a crosswind and failed to maintain clearance from trees on approach. - [NTSB SEA89LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA096.md): Schweizer G-164 · Hermiston, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1989 · N8768H · Substantial damage > Failure and separation of the left main landing wheel. - [NTSB SEA89LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA081.md): Cessna 150 · Yamhill, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1989 · N6575G · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain proper airspeed on final approach. Contributing to the accident was lack of total experience. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=OR&page=30 ## 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=29&state=OR --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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