# NTSB investigations, WA 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 32 of 97 · 4,814 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB SEA96FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96FA071.md): Cessna U206E · Renton, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1996 · N1460M · Substantial damage > the pilot's initiation of a flight with a known disqualifying heart condition, and his subsequent inflight incapacitation from a heart attack. A factor relating to the accident was: the inability of the non-rated passenger (unqualified person) to attain a… - [NTSB SEA96LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA067.md): Cessna 182P · Darrington, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1996 · N41MG · Substantial damage > a ditching of the airplane for undetermined reason(s). - [NTSB SEA96LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA060.md): Cessna 150G · Vancouver, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1996 · N3272J · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, and his delay in aborting the takeoff after noting sluggish acceleration. Factors were: the carburetor icing conditions, the trees off the end of the runway, and the soft ground conditions in the forced landing area. - [NTSB SEA96LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA059.md): Piper PA-23-150 · Spanaway, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1996 · N2237P · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to use all available runway, including the overrun area, to stop the airplane. Factors relating to the accident were: the wet runway, and the pilot's inability to see the overrun from the runway due to the sloping terrain. - [NTSB SEA96LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA056.md): Cessna 172P · Cashmere, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1996 · N52264 · Substantial damage > the pilot's selection of the wrong runway for landing, by not observing a procedure to land uphill during calm wind conditions, and his subsequent failure to retract the flaps during landing roll, as recommended by the airplane's short-field landing… - [NTSB SEA96LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA057.md): Luscombe 8A · Puyallup, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 1996 · N71836 · Substantial damage > the owner's failure to comply with requirements for annual inspections of the airplane, and the debonding of the right brake lining and subsequent jamming of the lining into the right main wheel. - [NTSB SEA96LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA047.md): Cessna 172M · Mcleary, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1996 · N6750H · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from mountainous/wooded terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the terrain and downdraft conditions. - [NTSB SEA96FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96FA040.md): Cessna 401A · Spokane, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 1996 · N117AC · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to follow proper IFR procedures, by failing to maintain proper alignment with the localizer course during the ILS approach and/or by failing to follow the proper missed approach procedure. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness;… - [NTSB SEA96FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96FA039.md): Convair 340 · Spokane, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 1996 · N358SA · Destroyed > the pilot's improper management of the fuel/system, which resulted in loss of power in both engines, due to fuel starvation. Factors relating to the accident were: false indications of the cockpit fuel gauges, darkness, and the presence of a berm in the… - [NTSB SEA96LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA045.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Camas, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 1996 · N6297P · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to ensure that the landing gear was extended before landing. - [NTSB SEA96FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96FA034.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Kapowsin, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1995 · N4008Z · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and terrain clearance. Turbulence was a factor. - [NTSB SEA96FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96FA029.md): Cessna 340A · Mead, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1995 · N5GM · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance in mountainous terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were: dark night conditions, mountainous terrain, and instrument meteorological conditions. - [NTSB SEA96LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA028.md): Cessna 152 · Chimacum, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1995 · N5366M · Substantial damage > the pilot-in-command's delayed application of carburetor heat which resulted in a power loss due to carburetor ice. Carburetor icing conditions, a short takeoff area, and a ditch at the end of the airstrip were factors. - [NTSB SEA96LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA023.md): Hardesty/Hays Quickie Q2 · Puyallup, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1995 · N4416Q · Destroyed > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, and his improper decision to attempt a 180-degree turn back toward the runway during the forced landing. - [NTSB SEA96LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA015.md): Cessna 150G · Douglas, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1995 · N3900J · Substantial damage > The pilot fell asleep. - [NTSB CHI96LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA009.md): Cessna 180R · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1995 · N3698C · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor in the accident was the gusty wind conditions. - [NTSB SEA96LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA001.md): Rasmussen Kitfox 2 · Battle Ground, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1995 · N488WR · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in a stall/mush and subsequent collision with trees and the ground. - [NTSB SEA95LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA228.md): Cessna 182R · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1995 · N5949E · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to properly flare the airplane during the landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's improper approach to land, exceeding the proper touchdown point for landing, failure to go-around, while there was sufficient runway… - [NTSB SEA95LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA222.md): Cessna 150M · College Place, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1995 · N714NW · Destroyed > the pilot-in-command's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations which led to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB SEA95LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA227.md): Texas Helicopter OH-13E · Yakima, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1995 · N38115 · Substantial damage > Fatigue failure of the bolt attaching the scissor arm assembly to the pitch control support assembly. The failure of the bolt led to a loss of collective pitch control and reduced rotor RPM. - [NTSB SEA95FA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA214.md): Agusta A109A II · Winslow, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1995 · N1WC · Destroyed > the pilot failed to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance above the surface of water, while flying over calm water conditions at night. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, low ceiling, fog, glassy (calm) water conditions, and the lack of visual… - [NTSB SEA95LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA215.md): Socata Rallye 150 ST · Yakima, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1995 · N308RA · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. The downdraft was a factor. - [NTSB SEA95LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA203.md): Eiriavion PIK 20B · Ephrata, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1995 · CFTSW · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from from the fence post. The sunglare was a factor. - [NTSB SEA95FA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA213.md): Cessna P210N · Black Diamond, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1995 · N3674P · Destroyed > improper maintenance which led to oil starvation due to a inadequately tightened B-nut in an oil line. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB SEA95LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA210.md): Bell 206L-3 · Castle Rock, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1995 · N62W · Substantial damage > sabotage by a hunter (shooting at the helicopter with a crossbow). - [NTSB SEA95FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FAMS1.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Missing, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Sep 4, 1995 · N571PA · Destroyed > Undetermined until the Missing aircraft is located. - [NTSB SEA95LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA205.md): Cessna 150 · Stehekin, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1995 · N4016J · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed after takeoff. - [NTSB SEA95FA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA198.md): Beech A24R · Yakima, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1995 · N9726Q · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's poor judgment and ostentatious display to buzz. - [NTSB SEA95LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA202.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Blakely Island, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1995 · N62SJ · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during takeoff. A factor was the sudden change in wind direction. - [NTSB SEA95LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA197.md): Cessna 206 · Spokane, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1995 · N120TH · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while trying to clear a transmission wire. Factors include a transmission wire near the end of the takeoff area and glassy water. - [NTSB SEA95LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA183.md): Beech V35A · Chimacum, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1995 · N8469N · Substantial damage > the improper top overhaul of the engine and subsequent release of the cylinder hold-down nuts/breakage of hold-down and through-bolts. Factors contributing to the accident were the fence posts and rough/uneven terrain. - [NTSB SEA95LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA182.md): Cessna 177B · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1995 · N34767 · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). - [NTSB SEA95LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA179.md): Cessna T188C · Mattawa, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1995 · N9574J · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB SEA95LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA172.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Sekiu, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1995 · N98350 · Substantial damage > The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather necessitating a landing on a highway. The weather was a factor. - [NTSB SEA95FA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA171.md): Cessna 172M · Quilcene, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1995 · N1464U · Substantial damage > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance from the mountains. Factors in the accident were the clouds and mountainous terrain. - [NTSB SEA95LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA159.md): Cessna 402B · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1995 · N51816 · Substantial damage > Improper installation (failure to install cotter key) by company maintenance personnel. - [NTSB SEA95LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA188.md): Grumman G-164B · Ephrata, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1995 · N6774Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors contributing to the accident were crosswinds and gusts. - [NTSB SEA95LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA164.md): Stinson 108-2 · Deer Park, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1995 · N40191 · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of proficiency in wheel-landings. - [NTSB SEA95LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA160.md): Cessna 172 · Mazama, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1995 · N8627B · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed for the wind conditions during climbout. The gusty wind condition was a factor. - [NTSB SEA95LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA151.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Kent, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1995 · N5040W · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clear of the trees. The dark night light condition was a factor. - [NTSB SEA95LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA152.md): Botteron Q-2 · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1995 · N9775N · Substantial damage > The nonpilot-rated mechanic's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol; improper decision by the mechanic (unqualified person) to flight check the airplane; and fuel exhaustion after takeoff, due to an inadequate supply of fuel. - [NTSB SEA95LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA155.md): Cessna 172P · Vashon, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1995 · N52139 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to connecting rod bolt overload failure. The rough, uneven terrain in the emergency landing area was a factor. - [NTSB SEA95LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA145.md): Wheeler Kitfox V · Silvana, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1995 · N24KF · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. The emergency ballistic parachute not being deployed was a factor in the accident. - [NTSB SEA95LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA143.md): Aero Commander S2R · Odessa, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1995 · N3662X · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power due to a cracked cylinder. - [NTSB SEA95LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA140.md): Cessna 182R · Copalis Beach, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1995 · N4836E · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. - [NTSB SEA95LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA139.md): Hughes 369HS · Orting, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1995 · N9196F · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to see and avoid the cable. - [NTSB SEA95LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA144.md): Champion 7GCBC · Moses Lake, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1995 · N1887G · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing and go around. The crosswind and gusty wind conditions were factors in the accident. - [NTSB SEA95LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA129.md): Sagerser Rotorway Executive · Enumclaw, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1995 · N336CS · Substantial damage > A power surge for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's misjudgement of distance and altitude during the autorotation. - [NTSB SEA95LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA126.md): Bell 47G-2 · Zillah, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1995 · N1968H · Substantial damage > The failure of company maintenance personnel to perform adequate inspections of the helicopter, and the failure of the cyclic control rod due to corrosion. - [NTSB SEA95LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA125.md): Cessna 180H · Monroe, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1995 · N2790X · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=WA&page=33 ## 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" = 'WA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=32&state=WA --- 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.