# 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 SEA92FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92FA024.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Everett, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1991 · CFKTQ · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to improper procedures by the pilot-in-command. Factors include lack of familiarity with the aircraft, non-functioning flight compartment lights, and non-suitable terrain.
- [NTSB SEA92FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92FA022.md): Cessna 150E · Vancouver, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1991 · N2582J · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Inadequate visual lookout on the part of the pilot as well as both the flight instructor and student of the other aircraft. A factor contributing to the accident was the other pilot's lack of landing light usage.
- [NTSB SEA92LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA021.md): Cessna 182C · Ocean Shores, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1991 · N9033T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgement of wind information. A factor contributing to the accident was high wind conditions.
- [NTSB SEA92LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA018.md): Cessna 152 · Auburn, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1991 · N68267 · Destroyed
  > The loss of control on takeoff by the pilot due to the improper flap setting, the premature liftoff and his failure to attain proper climb airspeed after takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA92TL#03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92TL%2303.md): Bell 206L-3 · Kent, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Oct 24, 1991 · N911KP · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA92LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA007.md): Piper PA24-180 · Marysville, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1991 · N7759P · Substantial damage
  > The slippage of the accessary drive gear due to improper maintenance by other maintenance personnel. Factors include a forced landing in unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB SEA92LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA010.md): Cessna 172C · Colville, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1991 · N64475 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed go-around. Factors contributing to the accident was the pilot's misjudgement of distance and speed during the approach.
- [NTSB SEA92LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA004.md): Piper PA28-140 · Renton, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1991 · N55841 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and unsuitable terrain available for a forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA92LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA015.md): Cessna 177A · Trout Lake, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1991 · N30515 · Substantial damage
  > An inadequate compensation for wind, and proper climb rate not being maintained. Factors include inadequate preflight planning, the pilot's over-confidence in his own ability and the ability of the aircraft, lack of experience in this type of operation, and a…
- [NTSB SEA92LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA003.md): Cessna 337A-RG · Snohomish, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1991 · N6396F · Substantial damage
  > Fuel system starvation, due to the pilot's improper fuel tank selection. Factors include procedures not being followed, and inattentiveness.
- [NTSB SEA91LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA259.md): Grumman AA-1 · Granite Falls, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1991 · N6182L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to not perform a go-around and a misjudged distance.
- [NTSB SEA91LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA252.md): Cessna 152 · Malaga, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1991 · N4740H · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilot's failure to insure adequate terrain clearance during the go-around maneuver. Factors contributing to the accident were 1) rising terrain, 2) high density altitude condition, and 3) the instructor pilot's delay of the go-around.
- [NTSB SEA91LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA251.md): Bell BH-47-G3B1 · Rock Island, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1991 · N5474A · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to use the proper touchdown point while landing on a trailer.
- [NTSB SEA91LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA249.md): Cessna 177 · Snohomish, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1991 · N3314T · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the mixture control cable (core) resulting from separation of the adel clamp assembly and improper adjustment by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB SEA91LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA243.md): Donald W. Sorrels Vans RV-6 · Kennewick, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1991 · N391DS · Substantial damage
  > The loss of power due to the pilot/builder's improper adjustment of the engine idle speed. A factor relating to the accident was the soft terrain at the accident site.
- [NTSB SEA91LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA250.md): Raven S-60A · Redmond, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1991 · N6544C · No damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper rate of descent. A factor contributing to the accident was unfavorable winds.
- [NTSB SEA91LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA240.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Ellensburg, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1991 · N514PU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's overconfidence in the aircraft's ability, and flight in a box canyon where remedial action was not possible.
- [NTSB SEA91LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA237.md): Cessna 170B · Curtis, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1991 · N4693C · Destroyed
  > A misjudged maneuver due to physical impairment by alcohol. Contributing to the accident was overconfidence in personal ability.
- [NTSB SEA91LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA236.md): Mooney M20F · Kent, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1991 · N3492N · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control and proper runway alignment during the landing and go-around (aborted landing). Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted…
- [NTSB SEA91LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA245.md): Cessna 210 · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1991 · N9551T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to utilize the landing checklist.
- [NTSB SEA91LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA244.md): Grumman G-44 · Metaline Falls, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1991 · N63350 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent use of the parking brake. A factor contributing to the accident was the absence of the parking brake on the landing checklist.
- [NTSB SEA91LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA227.md): North American Navion A · Chehalis, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1991 · N91736 · Destroyed
  > Total loss of engine power on initial takeoff climb due to the fatigue fracture of the number one piston connecting rod resulting in a forced landing and in flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB SEA91LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA226.md): Ryan Navion · Chelan, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1991 · N4111K · Substantial damage
  > Poor in flight planning/decision by the pilot in command. Factors to the accident were: down drafts, proper alignment was not maintained and inadequate remedial action.
- [NTSB SEA91LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA218.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Mead, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1991 · N3781A · Destroyed
  > Improper preflight planning by the pilot, and the pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff. Factors related to the accident were: the high temperature and unfavorable wind condiiton.
- [NTSB SEA91IA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91IA219.md): Boeing 747-151 · Seattle, WA · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1991 · N604US · Minor damage
  > A fire in the number 4 engine, resulting from a fuel leak at the main fuel control unit, due to improper maintenance by unknown/undetermined person. The L5 emergency exit failed to operatee due to a broken plastic pulley guard in the slide release mechanism.
- [NTSB SEA91LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA215.md): Cessna 172N · Everett, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1991 · N738ET · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor related to the accident was: the taxiway marker's lack of frangibility due to its construction.
- [NTSB SEA91LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA210.md): Weyerts Rans S-10 · Stanwood, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1991 · N35PR · Destroyed
  > An undetermined loss of engine power and the pilot's allowing the airspeed to decelerate below the stall speed during the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA91LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA209.md): Cessna 172M · Oak Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1991 · CGFTE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's allowing the airspeed to decay below the stall speed. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the pilot's lack of total recent experience.
- [NTSB SEA91FA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA184.md): Bell 206B · Toutle, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1991 · N276KA · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed and correct for the right yawing condition. Factors to the accident were: inadequate compensation for wind conditions, diverted attention, and lack of total expereince in type of aircraft.
- [NTSB SEA91LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA182.md): Piper PA-20 · Ione, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1991 · N7066K · Destroyed
  > Inadequate clearance. A factor to the accident was: poor inflight planning.
- [NTSB SEA91LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA192.md): Cessna 172M · Little Rock, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1991 · N12958 · Substantial damage
  > A delayed go-around, and airspeed not being maintained. Factors include the pilot's overconfidence in the aircraft's ability, the pilot's lack of total experience in this type of operation, misjudged clearance, and the use of improper procedure.
- [NTSB SEA91LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA179.md): Cessna 188B · Palouse, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1991 · N731YZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment.
- [NTSB SEA91LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA178.md): Grumman G-164-B · Pullman, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1991 · N6657Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment. Factors include high vegetation growing close to the runway.
- [NTSB SEA91LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA177.md): Cessna 152 · Walla Walla, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1991 · N48965 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's poor compensation for wind conditions. Factors were downdrafts and the student pilots lack of experience in this type of operation.
- [NTSB SEA91LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA180.md): Piper PA-20 · Chehalis, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1991 · N7458K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment. Factors include gusty winds and crosswinds.
- [NTSB SEA91LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA172.md): Cessna 150H · Shelton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1991 · N50081 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot in command. Factors to the accident were: delayed go-around gusting winds, poor compensation for wind conditions, and unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB SEA91LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA168.md): Cessna 182A · Naches, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1991 · N2184G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's poor in-flight decision. Factors include high density altitude, high winds and downdrafts.
- [NTSB SEA91LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA173.md): Commonwealth 185 · Toledo, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1991 · N90683 · Substantial damage
  > Directional control was not maintained.
- [NTSB SEA91LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA161.md): American AA-1A · Sequim, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1991 · N5FA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was a hidden obstruction.
- [NTSB SEA91FA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA157.md): Beech V35B · Roche Harbor, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1991 · N6036E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to plan his takeoff path to provide adequate terrain clearance. The rising terrain and dark night light conditions were contributing factors.
- [NTSB SEA91LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA158.md): Beech BE-77 · Benton City, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1991 · N1806C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's disregard of the airplane's performance capability. Contributing to the accident was high density altitude.
- [NTSB SEA91LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA152.md): Cessna 172N · Waldron, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1991 · N737BZ · Substantial damage
  > Visual lookout was not maintained, and diverted attention.
- [NTSB SEA91LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA148.md): Cessna 152 · Richland, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1991 · N757MA · Substantial damage
  > Partial engagement of the parking brake (locking the right brake) for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB SEA91FA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA143.md): Sikorsky S-64E · Index, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1991 · N6959R · Destroyed
  > The control interference by the mechanic when he inadvertently raised the collective pitch and the copilot's failure to attend the flight controls. Factors relating to the accident were the motion sickness of the mechanic, inadequate collective pitch control…
- [NTSB SEA91LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA201.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Yakima, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1991 · N7369D · Substantial damage
  > The loss of control by the private pilot and failure of the instructor pilot to perform remedial action.
- [NTSB SEA91FA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA142.md): Bell 47G-3B1 · Goldendale, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1991 · N7859S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgement of fuel supply.
- [NTSB SEA91LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA146.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1991 · N40450 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper altitude. Contributing to the accident was sun glare.
- [NTSB SEA91LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA171.md): Cessna 172N · Vancouver, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1991 · N4324R · Substantial damage
  > A hard landing by the pilot due to improper bounced landing recovery.
- [NTSB SEA91LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA122.md): de Havilland Beaver DHC-2 MK.1 · Friday Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1991 · N21LU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor preflight planning/preparation. Contributing to the accident were: the pilot did not maintain a proper clearance from an object, the pilot misjudged the wind conditions, and delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB SEA91FA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA121.md): Taylorcraft BC-12-D · Naches, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1991 · N39976 · Destroyed
  > The in flight physical incapacitation of the pilot in command.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=WA&page=39

## 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=38&state=WA

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