# 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 SEA94LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA041.md): Cessna 150J · Tonasket, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1993 · N61215 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point. Factors include an inadequate preflight, fuel exhaustion, and an icy landing area.
- [NTSB SEA94FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA040.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Spokane, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1993 · N999VP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper alignment with the instrument landing system approach course. The pilot's failure to perform a missed approach was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA94LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA036.md): Aero Commander S2R · Pasco, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1993 · N8818Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain clearance with the irrigation sprinkler system.
- [NTSB SEA94LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA042.md): Bell 47G3B1 · Mesa, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1993 · N1181W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare. Factors include excessive airspeed while approaching the flare.
- [NTSB SEA94LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA032.md): Cessna 152 · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1993 · N5366M · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot failed to flare. His diverted attention was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA94LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA031.md): Cessna 150G · Kirkland, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1993 · N2446J · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain clearance with the tree. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot in command's ostentatious display.
- [NTSB SEA94LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA030.md): Hawkins & Powers UH-1B · North Bend, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1993 · N91NW · Substantial damage
  > Total failure of the intermediate gearbox. The lack of suitable terrain for an autorotation was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA94LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA029.md): Bell 47G3B2 · Toledo, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1993 · N8169J · Substantial damage
  > Transmission shear bolts failed causing a loss of power to the rotor system, and the pilot encountered unsuitable terrain during his autorotation attempt.
- [NTSB SEA94LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA027.md): Springer Christina Minicoupe · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1993 · N71GS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain a proper descent rate.
- [NTSB SEA94FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA014.md): Cessna 172P · Kelso, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1993 · N115FR · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to follow the published missed approach procedure. Factors in the accident were: the weather and mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB SEA94LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA013.md): Cessna 172N · Renton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1993 · N7367E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. The crosswind was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA94LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA011.md): Cessna 172M · Longbranch, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1993 · N9932Q · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilot's failure to follow procedures. Factors include carburetor icing conditions and soft terrain in the landing area.
- [NTSB SEA94LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA016.md): Cessna 180K · Garfield, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1993 · N61946 · Substantial damage
  > Connecting rod bolt fatigue.
- [NTSB SEA94LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA010.md): Robinson R-22B · Marysville, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1993 · N8072V · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain altitude.
- [NTSB SEA94LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA002.md): Piper PA-12 · Orting, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1993 · N7709H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB SEA93FA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93FA214.md): Cessna 172N · Ellensburg, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1993 · N172LS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed above stalling speed (vs), and his inadequate remedial action. Factors include the pilot's diverted attention, and an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB SEA93LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA212.md): Cessna 182RG · Vancouver, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1993 · N736ZV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent landing gear retraction.
- [NTSB SEA93LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA204.md): Cessna 182E · Quilcene, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1993 · N3117Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed and glidepath.
- [NTSB SEA93LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA217.md): Beech G35 · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1993 · N4641D · Substantial damage
  > Fracture of the left stabilizer spar.
- [NTSB SEA93LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA200.md): Cessna A188B · Waterville, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1993 · N9523G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from the powerline.
- [NTSB SEA93LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA198.md): Grumman-Schweizer G164A · Dayton, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1993 · N9536 · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain proper clearance from the power lines. The unmarked power lines were a factor.
- [NTSB SEA93LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA183.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Enumclaw, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1993 · N9148 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's delayed remedial action. Factors include a wet, downhill, grass runway during the abort.
- [NTSB SEA93LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA181.md): Hiller UH-12E · Auburn, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1993 · N9785C · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the connecting rod bolt. The high vegetation was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA93LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA185.md): Cessna 150H · Garfield, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1993 · N22369 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing. Factors include approach airspeed not maintained, a lack of total experience, and a ditch near the runway.
- [NTSB SEA93LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA182.md): Piper PA-24 · Ilwaco, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1993 · N8267P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning, and his attempt to take off with the aircraft over gross weight.
- [NTSB SEA93LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA202.md): Kope Zenith CH200 · Waterville, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1993 · N456K · Substantial damage
  > A short in the electrical wiring to the fuel pump.
- [NTSB SEA93FA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93FA178.md): Enstrom F-28C · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1993 · N86198 · Substantial damage
  > Shorted magneto condensers. Factors include a hidden obstruction in the landing area, and a reduction in rotor RPM from attempting to avoid the obstruction.
- [NTSB SEA93FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93FAMS1.md): Cessna 182L · Missing, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Aug 17, 1993 · N3106R · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB SEA93LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA168.md): Cessna A150L · Ephrata, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1993 · N5958J · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Inadequate visual lookout by both pilots, resulting in their failure to see-and-avoid each other's aircraft. A factor related to the accident was: failure of the Grumman 164B pilot to adequately monitor the UNICOM frequency.
- [NTSB SEA93LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA167.md): Cessna 172N · Monroe, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1993 · N734DL · Substantial damage
  > The improper inflight decision by the PIC and his failure to attain proper runway alignment. Factors relating to the accident were the dark night light conditions, unavailability of runway lights, and lack of recent night flight time by the PIC.
- [NTSB SEA93LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA166.md): Cessna 188A · Dayton, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1993 · N5646J · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power, undetermined. A factor relating to the accident was a fence in the flt path.
- [NTSB SEA93LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA164.md): Champion 7EC · Chewelah, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1993 · N4394C · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the PIC to maintain directional control and correct for ground loop/swerve.
- [NTSB SEA93LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA159.md): Bucker Flugzeugbau BU-131 · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1993 · N1XW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the brakes. The gusty, crosswind was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA93FA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93FA153.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Battleground, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1993 · N8472C · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain adequate altitude during his maneuver.
- [NTSB SEA93LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA218.md): Cessna A188B · Rockford, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1993 · N5858G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain alignment with the landing area. A factor to the accident was: high vegetation.
- [NTSB SEA93LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA149.md): Beech V35B · Friday Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1993 · N4084S · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation and poor in-flight planning/decision.
- [NTSB SEA93LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA148.md): Cessna 414A · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1993 · N4735A · Substantial damage
  > The disengagement of the gear down-lock mechanism due to corrosion and the pilot's intentional operation of the aircraft with known deficiencies in equipment.
- [NTSB SEA93LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA142.md): Weatherly 201B · Wilbur, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1993 · N1266W · Substantial damage
  > Visual lookout was not maintained. The wires were a factor.
- [NTSB SEA93LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA141.md): Let Blanik L-13 · Enumclaw, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1993 · N82AS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point. Factors to the accident were: lack of familiarity with geographic area and the grass.
- [NTSB SEA93LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA139.md): Robinson R-22 · Snohomish, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1993 · N80686 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged the landing flare.
- [NTSB SEA93LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA137.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Ephrata, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1993 · N7591J · Destroyed
  > Undetermined loss of power and the lack of suitable terrain. A factor contributing to the accident was dark night conditions.
- [NTSB SEA93LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA127.md): Cessna 210L · Lynden, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1993 · N29631 · Substantial damage
  > Directional control not being maintained. Factors include a high touchdown speed, light rain, and a wet landing surface.
- [NTSB SEA93FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93FA125.md): Cessna 172P · Enumclaw, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 29, 1993 · N53408 · Destroyed
  > Inadvertent VFR flight into IMC. Factors to the accident were: fog and rain.
- [NTSB SEA93LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA126.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Vancouver, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1993 · N43387 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate remedial action. Factors include crosswinds, gusts, and the pilot's lack of total experience in tailwheel type aircraft.
- [NTSB SEA93LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA124.md): Cessna A185F · Bellevue, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1993 · N2215T · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the right main landing gear shock strut.
- [NTSB SEA93LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA119.md): Applebay Zuni · Deer Park, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1993 · N4321D · Substantial damage
  > Improperly planned approach by the PIC.
- [NTSB SEA93LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA118.md): Cessna 150M · Bellingham, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1993 · N63531 · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the student pilot. Factors relating to the accident were the gusty wind conditions and the student's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB SEA93LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA116.md): Rambow Monnett Moni · Ritzville, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1993 · N106NR · Substantial damage
  > The improper landing flare.
- [NTSB SEA93LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA111.md): Aeronca 7AC · Walla Walla, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1993 · N81829 · Substantial damage
  > The premature landing flare by the pilot which resulted in a hard landing and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed above stall speed during the balked landing.
- [NTSB SEA93LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA109.md): Rainey Aero Phaeton · Mead, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1993 · N54BR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's inadvertently entering a stall condition. A factor contributing to the accident was gusts.

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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
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=35&state=WA

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