# NTSB investigations, WY 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 5 of 32 · 1,568 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB DCA11IA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA11IA015.md): Boeing 757-223 · Jackson Hole, WY · Incident · No injuries · Class 1 · Incident · Final report · Dec 29, 2010 · N668AA · No damage > a manufacturing defect in a clutch mechanism that prevented the speedbrakes from automatically deploying after touchdown, and the captain’s failure to monitor and extend the speedbrakes manually. Also causal was the failure of the thrust reversers to deploy… - [NTSB WPR11FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA082.md): Aero Commander 114B · Lander, WY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2010 · N799RS · Substantial damage > The non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to continue visual flight in instrument or marginal visual meteorological conditions in mountainous terrain, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of… - [NTSB WPR11IA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11IA055.md): Israel Aircraft Industries Gulfstream 200 · Jackson, WY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2010 · N718QS · No damage > The flight crew's inability to stop the airplane during landing roll on a snow- and ice-contaminated runway. Contributing to the runway overrun were the deteriorating runway conditions. - [NTSB WPR11LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA038.md): Cessna T210N · Baggs, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2010 · N6179Y · Substantial damage > The failure of a connecting rod cap retaining bolt during cruise flight, which resulted in a loss of engine power. - [NTSB WPR11FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA032.md): Mooney M20J · Lander, WY · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2010 · N201HF · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to depart into known adverse weather conditions over mountainous terrain, which required operation near the limits of the airplane's performance capability and which resulted in a loss of airplane control and subsequent ground impact.… - [NTSB WPR10CA437](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA437.md): Holt Herbert L Long EZ · Afton, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 29, 2010 · N31939 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to securely lock the canopy prior to takeoff, which allowed the contents of the cabin to exit the airplane and damage the propeller. Contributing to the severity of the damage was the subsequent fire that ensued. - [NTSB WPR10LA406](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA406.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Douglas, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2010 · N5034K · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain while maneuvering during an aerial observation flight. - [NTSB WPR10LA376](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA376.md): Cessna 177 · Rawlins, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2010 · N35296 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, failure to properly use the takeoff checklist, and failure to lean the fuel mixture, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to attain sufficient airspeed due to the rich fuel mixture. - [NTSB WPR10CA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA358.md): Aviat A-1B · Casper, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2010 · N115XT · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. - [NTSB WPR09CA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA348.md): Cessna 172M · Thermopolis, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2009 · N5461Q · Substantial damage > The instructor pilot's failure to ensure that his dual student maintained clearance from the terrain during a dark night visual flight rules descent. - [NTSB WPR09CA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA193.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Dubois, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 13, 2009 · N945RH · Substantial damage > The pilot's encounter with a windshear/downdraft that exceeded the climb performance capabilities of the airplane. - [NTSB WPR09CA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA162.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Jackson, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 21, 2009 · N3920Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB WPR09LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA151.md): Gates Learjet Learjet 55 · Casper, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2009 · C-GCIL · Substantial damage > The flight crew's failure to follow the manufacturer’s aircraft flight manual emergency procedures following a rejected takeoff that required a high energy stop inspection. Contributing to the accident was the flight's exceedence of the aircraft's maximum… - [NTSB WPR09CA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA067.md): Cessna 208B · Rock Springs, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 27, 2008 · N890FE · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while taxiing. Contributing to the accident were the gusty winds. - [NTSB WPR09CA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA059.md): Cessna 210 · Sheridan, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 17, 2008 · N9619T · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel's failure to reinstall the left front pilot's seat correctly, which resulted in the pilot's loss of control and subsequent impact with a taxiway sign. - [NTSB WPR09CA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA051.md): Beech B60 · Rock River, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 29, 2008 · N6693A · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a power line due to the lack of forward visibility because of an ice-covered windshield. Contributing to the accident was the flight's encounter with icing weather conditions. - [NTSB WPR09LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA028.md): Hiller UH-12E · Powder River, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2008 · N61436 · Substantial damage > A flight control system malfunction while the helicopter was maneuvering at low altitude due to the failure/separation of the rotor blade control tube. - [NTSB SEA08LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA213.md): Bell 206B · Woods Landing-Jelm, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2008 · N59611 · Substantial damage > The pilot's encounter with a loss of tail rotor effectiveness event and his failure to maintain directional control while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident were the tailwind condition and the sloping, uneven terrain. - [NTSB LAX08CA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA275.md): Piper PA-11 · Sheridan, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 21, 2008 · N1106T · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing gusty wind conditions and likely windshear encounter and his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed that resulted in a stall/mush. - [NTSB LAX08FA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08FA265.md): Cessna R172K · Rock Springs, WY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2008 · N758NH · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other's aircraft. - [NTSB LAX08CA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA249.md): Fowler SX300 · Cheyenne, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2008 · N99F · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB LAX08LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA230.md): Bell UH-1H · Rock Springs, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2008 · N3276T · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 1 bearing for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX08LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA196.md): Schweizer 269C · Buffalo, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2008 · N432MS · Substantial damage > The pilot's attempted downwind takeoff that resulted in an aborted takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB LAX08CA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA189.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Laramie, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 24, 2008 · N877CM · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed during a go around, that resulted in a stall/mush. Contributing to the accident was the tailwind condition. - [NTSB LAX08LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA184.md): Mooney M20J · Evanston, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2008 · N1234G · Substantial damage > A collapse of the landing gear due to improper maintenance. - [NTSB LAX08CA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA119.md): Carlson Quickie Q2 · Casper, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 19, 2008 · N39425 · Substantial damage > A loss of directional control on landing due to the separation of the wing leveler trim knob and resulting reduced aileron control. - [NTSB LAX08LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA103.md): Artic S-1B2 · Rock River, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2008 · N73WY · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering that led to an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor in the accident was the low altitude of the flight that reduced the time available for recovery from an upset. - [NTSB SEA08LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA105.md): Glasair Glasair III · Cheyenne, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2008 · C-GGTM · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological weather conditions. Contributing to the accident were low ceilings, snow and whiteout conditions. - [NTSB DCA08IA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA08IA044.md): Airbus Industrie A320 · Jackson, WY · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2008 · N442UA · Minor damage > the loss of braking action on the left main landing gear due to the cross connection of the wheel speed tachometer wires that was caused by inadequate maintenance performed on the airplane during the installation of the main landing gear. - [NTSB DEN08LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA054.md): MacAdams Titan Tornado 912 · Rock Springs, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 2008 · N142TT · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the snow covered ravine. - [NTSB DEN08LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA049.md): Cessna 172M · Pine Bluffs, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2008 · N12606 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Contributing factors in this accident were the unfavorable wind and the snow bank. - [NTSB DEN08CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA035.md): Bell 222 UT · Casper, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 28, 2007 · N222LF · Substantial damage > High winds forcing the helicopter's main rotor blade to strike the helicopter vertical stabilizer and tail boom during engine start, causing substantial damage. - [NTSB DEN08LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA027.md): Agusta A119 · Cody, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2007 · C-GNSR · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power while on approach for undetermined reasons. Contributing to this accident was the high density altitude. - [NTSB DEN08CA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA019.md): Grumman American AA-5 · Wheatland, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 24, 2007 · N5859L · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper decision to execute an off-airport landing on a dirt road. A contributing factor was the soft terrain. - [NTSB DEN08LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA008.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Afton, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2007 · N245CT · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to correct the alignment of the airplane and his improper recovery from a bounced landing, resulting in exceeding the design stress limits that caused the right main landing gear to fail. A contributing factor in this accident was the… - [NTSB DEN07CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA151.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Rawlins, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 31, 2007 · N3914Z · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor to the accident was the crosswind. - [NTSB DEN07FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07FA140.md): Cessna 182R · Dayton, WY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2007 · N6109N · Destroyed > the pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering in mountainous terrain due to gusty wind conditions, and lee side turbulence. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision making, and his failure to… - [NTSB DEN07LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07LA127.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Basin, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2007 · N88247 · Substantial damage > The carburetor icing causing a partial loss of engine power, and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control leading to the inadvertent stall. A factor contributing to the accident was the conditions conducive for carburetor icing. - [NTSB DEN07CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA107.md): Truitt Peter Zenair CH 701SP · Mountain View, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 24, 2007 · N281Z · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during cruise flight resulting in an impact with terrain. Contributing factors were the wind gust and high density altitude. - [NTSB DEN07LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07LA101.md): Beech 1900D · Laramie, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2007 · N253GL · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper decision, his misjudgment of his speed and distance, and his failure to perform a go-around resulting in the airplane overrunning the runway and striking an electrical box. Factors contributing to the accident were the failure of the crew… - [NTSB DEN07CA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA109.md): Becerra Avid Flyer Mark IV · Crowheart, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2007 · N196MB · Substantial damage > A partial blockage of the fuel filter, causing fuel starvation. A contributing factor was the rough terrain. - [NTSB DEN07CA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA085.md): Beech F-35 · Wheatland, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 8, 2007 · N3329C · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate soft field takeoff procedures and the low airspeed resulting in the airplane settling back to the ground. - [NTSB DEN07FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07FA054.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Centennial, WY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2007 · N43630 · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather conditions resulting in a loss of aircraft control. Contributing factors include the pilot's improper preflight planning and decision making, the pilot's spatial disorientation, the pilot's lack of night… - [NTSB DEN07FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07FA053.md): Cessna 182R · Waltman, WY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2007 · N9937H · Destroyed > the pilot's continued visual flight rules (VFR) flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) and failure to maintain terrain clearance resulting in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper preflight and… - [NTSB DEN07LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07LA036.md): Fairchild SA227BC · Gillette, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2006 · N779BC · Substantial damage > wind shear. - [NTSB DEN07CA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA032.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Riverton, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2006 · N82236 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a ground loop. - [NTSB DEN06LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA116.md): Baker RV-3AB · Laramie, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2006 · N43EM · Destroyed > The in-flight failure of the right wing spar during aerobatic flight. Contributing to the accident was the owner/operator's failure to comply with the service bulletin issued by the kit manufacturer. - [NTSB DEN06CA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA110.md): Cessna 182E · Roset, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 4, 2006 · N3344Y · Substantial damage > an inadvertent pilot-induced porpoise and his improper remedial action. A contributing factor was the wind gust. - [NTSB DEN06LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA100.md): Maule M 6 180C · Kemmerer, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2006 · N72RM · Substantial damage > the pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff due to the improper rigging of the airplane's flap system by unknown maintenance personnel. A contributing factor was the high density altitude. - [NTSB DEN06CA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA093.md): Cessna 305A · Saratoga, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2006 · N542EZ · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain direction control during the takeoff roll. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=WY&page=6 ## 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" = 'WY' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=5&state=WY --- 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.