# 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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB SEA95LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA124.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Renton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1995 · N709JV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged the flare.
- [NTSB SEA95FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA137.md): Beech A36 · Brinnon, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1995 · N20239 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance from the terrain. Factors in the accident were the mountains and the clouds.
- [NTSB SEA95LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA122.md): Cessna 177B · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1995 · N19806 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate remedial action when he encountered porpoising after landing on the nosewheel.
- [NTSB SEA95LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA116.md): Republic RC-3 · Blakely Island, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1995 · N114N · Destroyed
  > An undetermined loss of engine power and suitable terrain was not available.
- [NTSB SEA95LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA107.md): Cessna 172B · Sinclair Island, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1995 · N7996X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point. Contributing to the accident were a tailwind, wet grass, and the pilot's inadequate remedial action.
- [NTSB SEA95FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA103.md): Cessna 177RG · Kent, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 20, 1995 · N9ER · Destroyed
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude during the approach. Factors in the accident were the dusk light condition and the shadows.
- [NTSB SEA95IA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95IA102.md): Fairchild SA227-AC · Spokane, WA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 17, 1995 · N2727B · No damage
  > A shorted electrical wiring on the elevator trim system.
- [NTSB SEA95LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA099.md): Cessna 310K · Sequim, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1995 · N6912L · Substantial damage
  > Failure of an undetermined aircraft component, which resulted in a severe vibration, and subsequent ditching at sea. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's low cruising altitude (over water) of less than 1,000 feet, which limited his ability to…
- [NTSB SEA95LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA098.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Vancouver, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1995 · N96202 · Substantial damage
  > Carburetor heat was not used and aircraft control was not maintained. Factors to the accident were: the flight instructor's diverted attention, and carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB SEA95LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA097.md): Hughes 269C · Lamont, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1995 · N7443F · Substantial damage
  > Undetermined loss of engine power and an inadequate autorotation.
- [NTSB SEA95LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA096.md): Cessna A185F · Oroville, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1995 · N1684R · Substantial damage
  > Water contamination in the fuel, and the pilot's inadequate preflight of the aircraft before flight. Factors related to the accident were: deteriorated seal(s) on the fuel tank cap(s), non-compliance with an airworthiness directive to prevent water leaking…
- [NTSB SEA95FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA093.md): Cessna 152 · Snoqualmie Pass, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 6, 1995 · N855DA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's attempt to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance with the terrain.
- [NTSB SEA95LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA087.md): Cessna 172 · Twisp, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1995 · N2548Y · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of a nose landing gear assembly bolt (no cotter key installed) by unknown maintenance personnel. This led to a failure of the nose landing gear steering and subsequent noseover during landing rollout.
- [NTSB SEA95LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA090.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Rice, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1995 · N2520P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper climb rate. A factor was trees in the flight path.
- [NTSB SEA95LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA084.md): Baxter-Wilson CW CHAMP-3 · Forks, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1995 · N4232L · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA95LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA078.md): Bell UH-1B · Walla Walla, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1995 · N39SD · Substantial damage
  > Total failure of the freewheeling sprag unit. A factor to the accident was: suitable terrain was not available for landing.
- [NTSB SEA95LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA088.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Tacoma, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1995 · N2101X · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to an unlocked mixture control that had not been properly rigged. A factor was the ditch in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB SEA95LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA083.md): Cessna 150J · Cashmere, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1995 · N60886 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. A factor contributing to the accident was rough terrain.
- [NTSB SEA95IA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95IA082.md): Fairchild SA-227 · Pasco, WA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1995 · N385PH · Minor damage
  > Improper installation of the rudder trim actuator rod by company maintenance personnel which resulted in binding and fracture of the rod.
- [NTSB SEA95FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA079.md): Cessna 182P · Index, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1995 · N182AL · Destroyed
  > the pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather, and his improper use of carburetor heat. Factors include: weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing and airframe icing, airframe ice, and mountainous/hilly terrain in the area of the forced…
- [NTSB ANC95GA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95GA048.md): Cessna 182Q · Bumping Lake, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Apr 12, 1995 · N97843 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Factors relating to the accident were: lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing in mountains, low ambient temperatures that contributed to hypothermia, the lack of survival equipment, an erratic ELT…
- [NTSB SEA95LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA074.md): Mirsepasy VAN'S RV-6A · Renton, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1995 · N35EM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to recover from the bounced landing, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate descent rate toward the runway.
- [NTSB SEA95LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA073.md): Fleet 7 · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1995 · N432K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper use of the brakes. A factor was the failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout.
- [NTSB SEA95FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA072.md): Aeronca 7AC · Brush Prairie, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1995 · N85094 · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB SEA95LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA061.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Forks, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1995 · N4778A · Substantial damage
  > The loss of power for undetermined reasons and the lack of suitable terrain for a successful forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA95LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA058.md): Mooney M20C · Omak, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1995 · N7836V · Substantial damage
  > The elevator push rod separation due to fatigue. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot in command's failure to insure compliance with the airworthiness directive and the frozen push rod bearing.
- [NTSB SEA95LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA056.md): Pitts S-2B · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1995 · N49335 · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of the crankshaft. Factors were the soft terrain and the pilot/owner's failure to conduct recurring crankshaft inspections recommended by the manufacturer.
- [NTSB SEA95LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA055.md): Ayres S2R-T34AG · Moses Lake, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1995 · N4021Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate altitude above the terrain. Factors include his diverted attention and attempted maneuver to avoid obstructions.
- [NTSB SEA95LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA051.md): Sikorsky S-58JT · Marblemount, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 1995 · N1099T · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of the main rotor driveshaft.
- [NTSB SEA95LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA049.md): Cessna 180 · Camas, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1995 · N626RP · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate remedial action by the flight instructor after the student lost directional control.
- [NTSB SEA95LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA042.md): Cessna 152 · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1995 · N6605P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudging the flare. A factor to the accident was the tailwind.
- [NTSB SEA95LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA041.md): Cessna 177 · Auburn, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1995 · N29598 · Substantial damage
  > Carburetor obstruction due to ingestion of part of the induction air ducting. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA95FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA037.md): Cessna 172N · Blyn, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1995 · N1535E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors in the accident were the weather conditions and the dark night.
- [NTSB SEA95LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA024.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Auburn, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1994 · N8388Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's not maintaining clearance from the power lines. A factor was the pilot-in-command's not maintaining the proper VASI glideslope.
- [NTSB SEA95FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA029.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Seattle, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1994 · N2VZ · Destroyed
  > Fuel exhaustion, and the pilot's failure to refuel en route. Factors include a dark night and ditching in the waters of puget sound.
- [NTSB SEA95LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA026.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Kent, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1994 · N39852 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to the unporting of the useable fuel supply, and the pilot's failure to follow the airplane's published engine starting procedures after the loss of fuel flow during descent. Factors contributing to the accident are the pilot's lack of…
- [NTSB SEA95LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA022.md): Hiller UH-12C · Twisp, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1994 · N54594 · Substantial damage
  > An unexplained loss of power and the student pilot's delayed application of collective during the landing flare.
- [NTSB SEA95LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA013.md): Hiller UH-12E4 · Morton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1994 · N80NW · Substantial damage
  > A leak in the fuel filler cap and water in the fuel system. A factor to the accident was: inadequate preflight.
- [NTSB SEA95FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA010.md): Beech 58 Foxstar · Shaw Island, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1994 · N333KS · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff and initial climb, which resulted in a stall and subsequent collision with the ground. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, the pilot's improper decision to take off on an unlighted…
- [NTSB SEA95LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA004.md): Monocoupe 110 Special · Langley, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1994 · N2064 · Substantial damage
  > Corrosion and subsequent failure of the elevator hinge attach fitting weld. This allowed the elevator to bend and impinge upon the rudder, subsequently jamming it to the full right position and rendering the aircraft impossible to control.
- [NTSB SEA94LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA243.md): Cessna 172N · Orcas, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1994 · N738ET · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare.
- [NTSB SEA94LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA242.md): Cessna P206D · Lopez, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1994 · N8761Z · Substantial damage
  > A worn throttle control lever.
- [NTSB SEA94LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA241.md): Oestreich Avid Flyer MK IV · Moses Lake, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1994 · N1280D · Substantial damage
  > Proper descent rate was exceeded. Lack of total experience in type operation was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA94LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA231.md): Cessna 172G · Paradise, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1994 · N4628L · Destroyed
  > Proper altitude was not maintained and improper inflight planning/decision. Factors to the accident were mountainous/hilly terrain conditions and lack of total experience.
- [NTSB SEA94LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA230.md): Cessna 182B · Lummi Island, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1994 · N2356G · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor to the accident was: tailwind.
- [NTSB SEA94LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA227.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Everett, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1994 · N1329C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB SEA94LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA229.md): Beech E-35 · Everett, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1994 · N5093C · Substantial damage
  > The nose gear extension assembly failure.
- [NTSB SEA94LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA220.md): Beech 23 · Everett, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1994 · N2371Z · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control, and his inadequate remedial action. Factors include a fence in the vicinity of the runway.
- [NTSB SEA94FA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA221.md): Champion 7FC · Tacoma, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1994 · N7598B · Substantial damage
  > Pilot incapacitation due to a heart attack.
- [NTSB SEA94LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA217.md): Allen D. Potts WAG-A-BOND · Benton City, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1994 · N47AT · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation and inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor to the accident was soft terrain.

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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" = 'WA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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