# 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 30 of 68 · 3,391 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB SEA89LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA076.md): Bell 47G3B2 · Milton-Freewtr, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1989 · N4072G · Substantial damage > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion from an inadequate supply of fuel. - [NTSB SEA89LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA070.md): Consolidated Aeronautics LA-4 · Yamhill, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1989 · N2990P · Substantial damage > Pilot displayed poor inflight planning and preparation for the flight. The pilot did not adequately compensate for the wind conditions resulting in an intentional gear up landing. - [NTSB SEA89LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA069.md): Cessna 182 · Arlington, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1989 · N4811D · Substantial damage > The student pilot touched down too FAR down the runway to allow him to stop before running into a trailer. - [NTSB SEA89LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA066.md): Thiessen RV-4 · Independence, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1989 · N504JT · Substantial damage > Failure of the propeller. A related factor was the obstruction (transmission line) in the emergency landing area. - [NTSB DEN89FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89FA091.md): Cessna 210D · Eugene, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1989 · N3823Y · Destroyed > The pilot's decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Factors related to the accident were: the terrain and weather conditions at the accident site, and the pilot's lack of instrument experience. - [NTSB SEA89LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA075.md): Cessna 150E · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1989 · N3015J · Substantial damage > The improper landing flare performed by an unqualified person at the controls who had no flight training. - [NTSB SEA89FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89FA053.md): Piper PA-60-601P · Lakeview, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1989 · CFHGH · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft, which resulted in a spin and an uncontrolled descent. Factors related to the accident were: improper maintenence by the pilot, an autopilot malfunction, the adverse weather conditions, continued flight… - [NTSB SEA89LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA052.md): Schweizer 269C · Forrest Grove, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1989 · N7505Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudgment of his altitude and clearance while attempting to sling-load a trailer. - [NTSB SEA89LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA051.md): Stinson 108-1 · Albany, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1989 · N97764 · Substantial damage > The failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing and the improper use of flight controls. Contributing to the accident were the crosswind and the pilot's lack of total experience. - [NTSB SEA89LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA049.md): Piper PA28-140 · Beaver Marsh, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1989 · N95286 · Substantial damage > An loss of engine power due to a failed exhaust valve. Contributing to the accident was the snow covered terrain on which a precautionary landing was made. - [NTSB SEA89LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA030.md): Cessna 205 · Cottage Grove, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1988 · N8403Z · Destroyed > The student pilot took off on a solo flight from an uncontrolled airport at Cottage Grove in marginal weather conditions. Shortly after takeoff, he transmitted to eugene tower (which was approximately 15 miles north) that he had encountered 'white-out'… - [NTSB SEA89LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA029.md): Bell 47G3-B1 · Newberg, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1988 · N8587F · Substantial damage > As plt slowed helicopter to about 10 KTS forward speed, tail rotor effectiveness decreased. Acft yawed right into descent to ground contact. - [NTSB SEA89LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA026.md): Cessna 152 · Medford, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1988 · N67638 · Substantial damage > The pilot departed the airport without obtaining fuel. Approximately 15 gallons of fuel was on board which would make the fuel tanks about one-half full. At the time of the accident the aircraft had been airborne for over 2 hours and 10 minutes. Dark visual… - [NTSB SEA89LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA022.md): Cessna 172 · Oregon City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1988 · N6408G · Substantial damage > The pilot was landing his aircraft on a very wet 1,170 foot grass runway. The pilot was not able to stop the aircraft before it collided with a fence at the end of the runway. According to the manufacturers performance figures, under the given temperature and… - [NTSB SEA89LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA020.md): Gates Learjet 25B · Bend, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1988 · N143CK · Substantial damage > The pilot visually inspected the runway while making a low pass. He reported afterward that he saw no evidence of ice or snow on the runway. The copilot called UNICOM but was told, while the aircraft was on short final, that the winds were calm and the… - [NTSB SEA89LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA007.md): Aerospatiale SA341G · Fields, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1988 · N401S · Substantial damage > The plt rprtd that as he was in a slow descending turn to the left at about 20 KTS (translational lift). The helicopter suddenly rotated to the left without warning. He estimated that this occurred at about 30 ft AGL. He applied right pedal & the rotation… - [NTSB SEA88LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA191.md): Piper PA-28 · Troutdale, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1988 · N9550W · Substantial damage > The plt rprtd that soon after takeoff, he realized there was insufficient power. Subsequently, the acft mushed into trees & a raspberry field & was damaged. An exam of the eng revealed a piece of the carburetor heat muff had broken off & was ingested into the… - [NTSB SEA88LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA190.md): Cessna 185F · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1988 · N4758E · Substantial damage > During landing roll the aircraft veered to the right and departed the runway where a groundloop occurred. The wind was calm. No explanation for the loss of control was given by the plt. - [NTSB SEA88LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA184.md): Piper PA-31T-620 · Eugene, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1988 · N234K · Substantial damage > Plt had IFR clrnc and was on ILS approach in VMC above thin fog layer at night. Plt had visual contact with runway environment but collided with 10 foot tall ILS middle marker antenna/building 1/2 mile from runway threshold, separating left main lndg gear and… - [NTSB DEN88FA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88FA213.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Curtin, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1988 · N3863P · Destroyed > On 9/20/88, the plt & his wife depd montaque, CA, on a flt to silverdale, WA, with a planned refueling stop at cottage grove, OR. When the acft did not arrive, a search was made, but to no avail. On 1/24/90, a tree planting crew found the acft, where it had… - [NTSB SEA88LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA182.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Bend, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1988 · N8765P · Destroyed > At aprx 1239 PDT, while on an IFR x-country flt at 14,000', the acft enctrd icing conds. Drg the next 1.4 hrs, the plt changed altitude in increments, climbing to 17,000', then descending to 11,000' to avoid icing. At aprx 1411 PDT, he indcd the eng had lost… - [NTSB SEA88LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA181.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Cottage Grove, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1988 · N1223T · Substantial damage > When plt realized strong headwinds at cruise alt would preclude reaching intended destination, he attempted to divert to another alternate. Fuel exhaustion occurred before reaching arpt. During a lndg, executed in dark, acft collided with a fence. - [NTSB SEA88LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA179.md): Cessna 152 · Cottage Grove, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1988 · N68142 · Substantial damage > A loss of power occurred after takeoff from runway 33, during turn from upwind to crosswind, while doing touch and go landings. After checking the fuel selector and applying carburetor heat, the instructor pilot made a right turn back to the runway. The wind… - [NTSB SEA88LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA164.md): Mooney M20J · Nehalem, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1988 · N5813X · Substantial damage > After executing one go-around due to overshoot, plt landed long on second approach. Plt attempted to brake to stop, then rejected landing, applied power and became airborne prematurely. Loss of control and collision with terrain followed. - [NTSB SEA88LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA163.md): Cessna 152 · Cascade Locks, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1988 · N94649 · Substantial damage > The student pilot reported that during cruise while on a solo cross country training flight the engine began to surge. He called ATC and was directed to the nearest available airport. The student pilot landed long and fast and departed theend of the runway.… - [NTSB SEA88FA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88FA160.md): Aero Commander 100-180 · John Day, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1988 · N4175X · Destroyed > While elk spotting in mountainous terrain, the aircraft collided with trees in a nose low turn similar to the intermediate stages of a stall. A severe post impact fire erupted. The density altitude at the accident site elevation was approximately 10,100 feet.… - [NTSB SEA88LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA158.md): Cessna 185 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1988 · N14407 · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that the engine lost power during a fuel tank switchover. The aircraft collided with a telephone pole guy wire on the road during the forced landing. The investigation revealed a fuel leak induced when the fuel boost pump was in operation.… - [NTSB SEA88LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA157.md): Cessna 172N · Tyge Valley, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1988 · N737RB · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that late in the apch, the acft developed a high sink rate. However, he used elevator only to correct the sink rate. The aircraft impacted the runway and bounced. On the third bounce, the nose gear failed and the aircraft nosed over. The… - [NTSB SEA88LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA149.md): Cessna 152 · Yoncalla, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1988 · N67992 · Substantial damage > Student plt was at 8500 ft crz when pwr loss occurred. Forced lndg made in open field where acft collided with fence on lndg roll. Engine ran normally post-mishap. Fuel sample clear of water or other contaminant. Plt did not use carb heat when pwr loss… - [NTSB SEA88LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA147.md): Bell 206B · Enterprise, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1988 · N300TW · Substantial damage > While in cruise flt at abt 500 ft AGL, the plt stated he heard a 'ping' sound from the eng and pwr decreased to flt idle. An autorotation was attempted into a cleared upsloping area but the plt had to pull 'up' collective in order to clear a fence. A hard… - [NTSB SEA88LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA143.md): Bell UH-1E · North Bend, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1988 · N151LC · Substantial damage > Drg a logging opn, the plt noted an apparent transmission malfunction. An autorotative landing was made on unprepared terrain & the helicopter was damaged. An investigation revealed the tail rotor drive input gear in the 42 deg gearbox had failed from… - [NTSB SEA88LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA129.md): Aerospatiale SA315B · Oakridge, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1988 · N3128G · Destroyed > While slinging a log the pilot allowed the log/sling line to contact a tree. The momentum of the log and helicopter bowed the tree over when the line contacted it. The pilot chose to release the log from the sling line rather than disengage the entire line… - [NTSB SEA88LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA126.md): Beech C23 · The Dalles, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1988 · N18823 · Substantial damage > CFI underestimated fuel consumption on multi-stop cross country and did not visually check fuel remaining prior to last departure. Fuel exhaustion occurred 18 minutes into flight. Acft flipped inverted on forced landing. - [NTSB SEA88LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA123.md): Kaman HH43 · Joseph, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1988 · N55714 · Destroyed > The pilot was making the initial long line external load hookup of the day for the purpose of conducting logging operations. The pilot stated that as he maneuvered the aircraft into position the helicopter's main rotor system contacted a tall tree. - [NTSB SEA88LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA117.md): Cessna 210G · Bend, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1988 · N5923F · Destroyed > On arrival in area of planned fuel stop, pax did not feel well. Plt determined that adequate fuel remained to continue to final destination. However, exhaustion occurred 8 miles short of destination. Plt diverted from initial forced lndg site (road) due… - [NTSB SEA88LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA106.md): Hiller FH-1100 · Elgin, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1988 · N370FH · Substantial damage > The purpose of the flight was for the pilot to practice for his aerial applicators certificate. Water was being used instead of chemical. The pilot reported that as the aircraft began to accelerate during takeoff it began to oscillate. As in prior… - [NTSB SEA88LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA097.md): Hughes 369E · Chemult, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1988 · N5258C · Substantial damage > The pilot was attempting to takeoff with a density altitude of 6,300 feet. The aircraft was operated near its maximum gross weight limitation. 150 feet from the initial takeoff the helicopter rotor stirred up dust and debris from a road, causing the pilot to… - [NTSB SEA88LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA093.md): Hughes 269C · Prineville, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1988 · N751AM · Substantial damage > The pilot reduced power for landing and a high sink rate developed. The pilot attempted to increase power to correct the sink rate but got no response. Rotor rpm's were diminishing, so the plt lowered the collective to regain rpm's. the pilot elected make an… - [NTSB SEA88LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA091.md): Cessna 150K · Yamhill, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1988 · N6251G · Substantial damage > On short final for landing onto a 2100 foot airstrip at about 12 feet AGL, the aircraft encountered adverse winds and struck the ground in a three point attitude breaking off the nose gear. The aircraft then nosed over inverted striking a barbed wire fence.… - [NTSB SEA88LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA088.md): Cessna 172M · Hood River, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1988 · N12659 · Substantial damage > Plt had diverted back along course to land because of observed wx ahead. On late final, a strong wind gust tipped the acft to near wings-vertical attitude. Plt managed to correct to wings level but could not control altitude loss before ground contact. Plt… - [NTSB SEA88LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA087.md): Stearman A-75-N1 · Medford, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1988 · N53125 · Substantial damage > Plt performed a negative 'g' maneuver, estimated at 2 to 2.5 negative 'g' force, following which the engine lost power. A forced landing was accomplished in scrub trees. The engine is equipped with a float carburetor. There were indications that the cause of… - [NTSB SEA88FA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88FA084.md): Maule M5-210C · Bend, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1988 · N312X · Destroyed > Plt filed VFR after advised VFR not recommended. Witness observed acft on course for dest at low alt over hiway. Witness EST ceiling at 100 feet, visibility poor in mod snow. Acft observed to execute sharp left turn amd impact rising terrain. Corrective… - [NTSB SEA88LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA079.md): Mooney M20E · The Dalles, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1988 · N7158V · Substantial damage > On arrival, plt found destination obscured by unforecast fog, held briefly, then diverted to an alternate airport. On arrival at alt in darkness, plt did not know freq (UNICOM) to activate rwy lights. Plt made low pass to acquire rwy environment as fuel state… - [NTSB SEA88IA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88IA074.md): Boeing 727-290 · Portland, OR · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1988 · N291AS · Minor damage > The Boeing 727 was pushed back fm the gate counterclockwise through an arc of 90 degrees resulting in mispositioning the acft relative to the intended taxi direction. The ground crew (tug and safety operators) attempted to resolve the out of position… - [NTSB SEA88LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA067.md): Cessna 170 · Ashland, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1988 · N2958D · Destroyed > During a dark night VFR flight, the acft encountered a severe downdraft and instrument meteorological conditions. With full power the acft descended, striking trees before it struck the ground. During the pilot's preflight briefing and in-flight briefing he… - [NTSB SEA88IA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88IA065.md): Boeing 727-232 · Portland, OR · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1988 · N515DA · Minor damage > Crew was unable to lower the left main lndg gear. Crew then executed an emergency landing on the right main and nose gear with minor damage to the acft. The investigation revealed that the left main gear door attach fitting had a fatigue fracture. - [NTSB SEA88LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA066.md): Cessna 150 · Fox, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1988 · N66727 · Substantial damage > While departing an airstrip situated on top of a hill the aircraft was not able to clear power lines at the end of the airstrip. The pilot lowered the nose of the aircraft to clear the wires and the aircraft's elevator struck a road sign in flight. The… - [NTSB SEA88LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA062.md): Aeronca 7AC · Umpqua, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1988 · N81788 · Destroyed > While flying low over a river the aircraft struck unmarked telephone wires. An off-airport landing was made onto a cow pasture. During the landing the aircraft struck the ground nose first. Post acc inspection revealed telephone wire insulation wedged near… - [NTSB SEA88LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA075.md): Piper J-3 · Newberg, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1988 · N98028 · Destroyed > The pilot had not flown for over five years and was doing multiple touch and goes in order to prepare for his biennial flight review. While on a landing rollout the engine ceased operating. The pilot exited the aircraft and began hand propping the engine. The… - [NTSB SEA88FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88FA054.md): Cessna T210N · Burns, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1988 · N5427A · Destroyed > The aircraft engine quit during cruise flt on a bright moonlit night cross country flt at 8000 ft AGL, 28 NM west of Burns, OR. The pilot reversed course in an emergency descent and followed a straight 50 ft wide hwy toward Burns. At approx 500 ft. AGL the… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=OR&page=31 ## 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=30&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. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.