# 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 SEA92LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA165.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1992 · N139CA · Substantial damage
  > The premature landing flare by the recently certificated private pilot, and her failure to properly recover from the bounced landing. A factor relating to the accident was the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB SEA92LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA163.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Battleground, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1992 · N26671 · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's delayed decision to execute a go around. Factors contributing the accident were: a tailwind, trees, and the improper use of the carburetor heat and flaps by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB SEA92FA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92FA160.md): Cessna 172P · Kingston, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1992 · N52201 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempt to conduct VFR flight in instrument meteorological conditions. Factors include fog and low ceilings.
- [NTSB SEA92LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA156.md): Thomsen, Horst Rotorway "EXEC" · Quilcene, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1992 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > A misjudged descent rate, and delayed corrective action. Factors include a lack of experience in this type of aircraft, and a building near the landing area.
- [NTSB SEA92LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA151.md): Berkshire Mfg. Concept 70 · Ephrata, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1992 · N382W · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate in-flight planning/decision. Factors to the accident were: no thermal lift and rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB SEA92LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA153.md): Cessna 172 · Auburn, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1992 · N8348B · Substantial damage
  > The improper recovery from a bounced landing and the improper use of brakes by the CFI. A factor relating to the accident was the failure of the dual student to touchdown properly.
- [NTSB SEA92LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA144.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1992 · N36031 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during landing, resulting in a ground loop and aircraft impact with terrain. A factor relating to the accident was the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB SEA92LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA141.md): Bell-World 47D1 · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1992 · N17301 · Destroyed
  > Carburetor ice and the pilot in command's not being able to maintain clearance. Factors contributing to the accident were: carburetor icing conditions and tree(s).
- [NTSB SEA92LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA139.md): Harriman N-3 Ultra PUP · Arlington, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1992 · N30843 · Destroyed
  > The partial loss of engine power, cause undetermined.
- [NTSB SEA92LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA133.md): Mooney M20C · Blakely Island, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1992 · N5794Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's not maintaining the proper rate of descent and not maintaining directional control, and separation of the nose gear strut and overload of the right main gear strut. Factors contributing to the accident were: weather conditions: tailwind…
- [NTSB SEA92FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92FA130.md): Champion 7GCBC · Prosser, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1992 · N1812G · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate inflight planning/preparation and airspeed was not maintained. A factor to the accident was: an uncontrolled stall/spin.
- [NTSB SEA92LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA129.md): William Bovard Glasair · Woodland, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1992 · N107WB · Destroyed
  > Inadequate airspeed. Factors to the accident were: a tailwind takeoff and poor preflight planning/preparation.
- [NTSB SEA92LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA128.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1992 · CGRJA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow procedures. A factor to the accident was: diverted attention.
- [NTSB SEA92LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA125.md): Grumman G-164A · Coulee City, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1992 · N8938H · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors include soft terrain.
- [NTSB SEA92LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA122.md): North American Navion · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1992 · N91132 · Substantial damage
  > The partial failure of the nose gear trunnion. Factors include the pilot's decision to land with the gear in the up position.
- [NTSB SEA92LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA121.md): Mooney M20E · Freeland, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1992 · N5887Q · Substantial damage
  > Blockage of the fuel injector servo system. Factors contributing to the accident were: fuel injection system corroded and animals in the landing area.
- [NTSB SEA92LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA221.md): WSK PZL Mielec PZL-M-18 · Spangle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1992 · N4685R · Substantial damage
  > Altitude was not attained. A factor to the accident was: load jettison was not possible.
- [NTSB SEA92FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92FA116.md): Cessna TR182 · Moxee City, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1992 · N736JG · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's inadvertently allowing the aircraft to stall. A factor contributing to the accident was: rising terrain.
- [NTSB SEA92LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA220.md): Bellanca 7ACA · Rosalia, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1992 · N9159L · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the tailwheel spring bracket. A factor to the accident was: directional control was not maintained.
- [NTSB SEA92LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA117.md): Cessna 172L · Yakima, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1992 · N7583G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper descent rate and inadequate remedial action.
- [NTSB SEA92LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA112.md): Enstrom 280FX · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1992 · N86239 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's inadequate visual lookout. Factors contributing to the accident were: object (fence post) and windshield dirty (foggy)
- [NTSB SEA92LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA118.md): I.C.A. Brasov IS-28B2 · Deer Park, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1992 · N28CL · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent activation of flight spoilers by the pilot and his failure to maintain airspeed, resulting in loss of control during takeoff. A factor relating to the accident was the presence of an irrigation sprinkler that was impacted by the aircraft…
- [NTSB SEA92LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA107.md): Donald E. Crocker RV-6 · Vancouver, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1992 · N116DC · Substantial damage
  > An improper recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in an aerodynamics stall.
- [NTSB SEA92FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92FA114.md): Cessna 172B · Eatonville, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 22, 1992 · N7579X · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB SEA92LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA102.md): Beech S35 · Davenport, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1992 · N9015S · Destroyed
  > Poor in flight planning/decision. Factors to the accident were: mountainous/hilly terrain and terrain clearance was not maintained.
- [NTSB SEA92LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA096.md): Robert Griffiths Kitfox MOD II · Burlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1992 · N7183H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's overconfidence in his ability, and his overconfidence in the ability of the aircraft. Factors include high/gusty winds, and a fence near the runway.
- [NTSB SEA92LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA095.md): Ryan ST-3KR · Anacortes, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1992 · N4223P · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power due to fatigue failure of the crankshaft counterweight cap screws and separation of the counterweight. A factor relating to the accident was the residential area and lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA92LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA094.md): Fairchild 24W-40 · Toledo, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1992 · N28517 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions resulting in failure to maintain directional control. A factor contributing to the accident was crosswinds.
- [NTSB SEA92LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA091.md): Rockwell S2R · St. John, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 1992 · N8803Q · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the number 1 cylinder and remedial action by the PIC not possible. A factor contributing to the accident was: rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB SEA92LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA089.md): Pilatus B-4 PC 11A · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1992 · N279AS · Destroyed
  > Failure by the pilot to maintain airspeed, resulting in aircraft stall.
- [NTSB SEA92FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92FA083.md): Cessna 172M · Shaw Island, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1992 · N64156 · Substantial damage
  > A delayed go-around, and procedures not being followed. Factors include a lack of total experience in this type of operation, trees near the runway, and an uphill runway slope.
- [NTSB SEA92LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA219.md): WSK PZL Mielec M-18A Dromader · Rockford, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1992 · N41891 · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of rudder trim and poor preflight planning/preparation. Factors to the accident were: directional control was not maintained and lack of familiarity with aircraft.
- [NTSB SEA92LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA073.md): Enstrom 280 FX · Mount Vernon, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1992 · N377JD · Substantial damage
  > A hard landing by the pilot, after a power loss due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB SEA92LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA070.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Hoquiam, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1992 · N393DB · Destroyed
  > The inadequate preflight planning and preparation by the pilot, and his failure to remove a tie down rope before takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA92LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA069.md): Cessna 150J · Tumwater, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1992 · N60850 · Destroyed
  > The (student) pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. Factors contributing to the accident were excessive airspeed and the pilot's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB SEA92LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA065.md): Cessna 150L · Ione, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1992 · N5294Q · Destroyed
  > An inadvertent stall as a result of the pilot's failure to raise the flaps during a go-around.
- [NTSB SEA92LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA064.md): Cessna 152 · Friday Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1992 · N25944 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor was the poorly planned approach.
- [NTSB SEA92LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA062.md): North American Navion · Elbe, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1992 · N4021K · Destroyed
  > Fuel starvation, improper fuel, improper aircraft servicing (fueling), and clearance not possible. Factors contributing to the accident were: no suitable terrain, low ceilings, dusk and trees.
- [NTSB SEA92FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92FA061.md): Ercoupe 415-D · Winthrop, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1992 · N86952 · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's alcoholic impairment of efficiency and judgement resulting in his failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around.
- [NTSB SEA92LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA060.md): Luscombe 8A · Vancouver, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1992 · N1127B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper rate of descent.
- [NTSB SEA92LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA053.md): Cessna 180 · Quilcene, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1992 · N1680C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors include a poor in flight decision and unfavorable/gusty winds.
- [NTSB SEA92FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92FA049.md): Cessna 150M · Pullman, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 1992 · N66473 · Destroyed
  > Poor inflight planning/decision. Factors to the accident were bright night conditions and clearance not maintained.
- [NTSB SEA92FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92FA041.md): Piper PA-23-180 · Gold Bar, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 1992 · CFDFV · Destroyed
  > The pilot becoming inadvertently lost/disoriented. The environmental conditions were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB SEA92IA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92IA040.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Anacortes, WA · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1992 · N2742R · Minor damage
  > A bird impacting the aircraft.
- [NTSB SEA92LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA038.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Chehalis, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1992 · N39298 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to attain the proper touchdown point for landing. A factor relating to the accident was the poor braking conditions on the wet grass strip.
- [NTSB SEA92LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA039.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Hansville, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1992 · N86964 · Destroyed
  > The inadequate preflight preparation and improper inflight decision by the student pilot who was not qualified to conduct the flight. A factor relating to the accident was the adverse weather conditions.
- [NTSB SEA92LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA037.md): Cessna 150L · Tacoma, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1992 · N11632 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of remedial action when he encountered carburetor icing. Factors include carburetor ice and carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB SEA92LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA058.md): Cessna 207 · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 1992 · N91056 · Substantial damage
  > The cargo door unlatched for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA92LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA033.md): Cessna 182B · Toledo, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1991 · N2471G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath.
- [NTSB SEA92FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92FA026.md): Cessna 172P · Snohomish, WA · Accident · 7 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1991 · N65831 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > A visual lookout was not maintained.

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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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