# NTSB investigations, MT

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 WPR10FA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA330.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Dixon, MT · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2010 · N7581J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and aircraft control while maneuvering, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and collision with mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB WPR10CA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA303.md): Stinson 108-1 · Townsend, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 14, 2010 · N8706K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR10FA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA273.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Lincoln, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 30, 2010 · N44MC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to continue flight into an area of low ceilings and low visibility and his failure to maintain sufficient clearance from mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB WPR10LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA180.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Terry, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2010 · N3351Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting winds. Contributing to the accident was a loss of engine power on final approach due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot having to divert due to deteriorating…
- [NTSB WPR10CA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA100.md): Bell 206B · Kalispell, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 7, 2010 · N127TP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain lateral drift control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR10CA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA024.md): Cessna A185F · Sand Coulee, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 18, 2009 · N1677R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind.
- [NTSB WPR10FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA018.md): Cessna 182 · Pryor, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2009 · N6202A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to continue flight into an area of low ceilings and low visibility and his failure to maintain clearance from terrain.
- [NTSB WPR10LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA003.md): Mateskon Fisher DAK · Bozeman, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2009 · N359JM · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to shearing of the crankshaft gear cluster bolts. Contributing to the accident was the lack of regular overhaul periods as recommended by the engine manufacturer.
- [NTSB WPR09CA443](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA443.md): Cessna 305A · Helena, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2009 · N119WW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR09CA435](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA435.md): Piper PA-20 · Bozeman, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2009 · N1544A · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot receiving instruction to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll and the flight instructor's delayed corrective action.
- [NTSB WPR09CA421](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA421.md): Meyer Robert AIR CAM · Hamilton, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 28, 2009 · N950TC · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the right main landing gear wheel due to the flight's encounter with soft terrain while landing on an unimproved river sandbar. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to attempt a landing on an unimproved off-airport surface.
- [NTSB WPR09CA388](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA388.md): Aeronca 7AC · Broadus, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 7, 2009 · N84787 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during low altitude maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB WPR09CA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA351.md): Cox John Wiley Kitfox III · Laurel, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 15, 2009 · N4276M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go-around from a landing.
- [NTSB WPR09LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA286.md): Wermling KR-2 Rand Robinson · Anaconda, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2009 · N40908 · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed and aircraft control during initial climb resulting in a stall/spin.
- [NTSB WPR09LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA281.md): Cessna T188C · Rock Springs, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2009 · N9955J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt to takeoff in crosswind conditions that exceeded the airplane’s demonstrated crosswind capability.
- [NTSB WPR09LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA179.md): Cessna 182 · Kalispell, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2009 · N6433A · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during a go-around for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was a fatigue failure of the right main landing gear spring.
- [NTSB WPR09FA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA176.md): Maule M-4-220C · Hungry Horse, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2009 · N2007U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to continue flight into an area of reduced visibility and snow showers during cruise flight, which resulted in the pilot's spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB WPR09MA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09MA159.md): Pilatus PC-12/45 · Butte, MT · Accident · 14 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Mar 22, 2009 · N128CM · Substantial damage
  > (1) the pilot's failure to ensure that a fuel system icing inhibitor was added to the fuel before the flights on the day of the accident; (2) his failure to take appropriate remedial actions after a low fuel pressure state (resulting from icing within the…
- [NTSB WPR09FA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA154.md): Cessna 180F · Townsend, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2009 · N2698Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees and terrain while maneuvering at a low altitude.
- [NTSB WPR09CA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA110.md): Ercoupe 415D · Whitehall, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 4, 2009 · N87349 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and his failure to abort the landing.
- [NTSB WPR09CA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA092.md): Ryan Navion · Three Forks, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 19, 2009 · N4443K · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel system management. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's diverted attention and failure to perform the prelanding checklist.
- [NTSB WPR09CA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA063.md): Cessna 180C · Great Falls, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 21, 2008 · C-FIWA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB DCA09IA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA09IA014.md): Boeing 777 · Bozeman, MT · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 2008 · N862DA · No damage
  > An accumulation of ice in the fuel system, which formed from the water normally present in jet fuel during commonly encountered flight conditions, which accreted and released, restricting the fuel flow at the right engine fuel-oil heat exchanger inlet face.…
- [NTSB SEA08CA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA201.md): Stinson 108-1 · Kalispell, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 16, 2008 · N8963K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB LAX08CA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA287.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Dillon, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 31, 2008 · N4143D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-certificated passenger's failure to maintain directional control during landing and the pilot's delayed remedial action and inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB LAX08LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA284.md): Cessna TR182 · Spotted Bear, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2008 · N5523T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the variable wind conditions and failure to maintain adequate airspeed during landing.
- [NTSB SEA08CA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA169.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Helena, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 27, 2008 · N50476 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot receiving instruction to adequately compensate for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control. Also causal was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action and inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB SEA08CA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA166.md): Cessna 180 · Lewistown, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2008 · N1710C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the variable and gusting winds, and his failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident were variable winds that were gusting to 25 knots.
- [NTSB LAX08CA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA220.md): David Jarrett Searey · Ennis Lake, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 9, 2008 · N24YD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to retract the landing gear prior to landing on the water.
- [NTSB LAX08LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA212.md): Cessna 150F · Kalispell, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2008 · N8647G · Destroyed
  > A partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel system contamination by a foreign substance. Contributing to the accident was the uneven terrain.
- [NTSB LAX08CA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA173.md): Beech A36 · Ryegate, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2008 · N824C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff when the ground roll acceleration profile was determined to be insufficient for takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the shifting wind conditions.
- [NTSB LAX08CA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA182.md): Robinson R44 II · Missoula, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 14, 2008 · N272SW · Destroyed
  > The student's inadvertent control interference, which the flight instructor was unable to overcome. A contributing factor was the instructor's poor crew coordination in his failure to verbally command the student to relinquish the controls and his inadequate…
- [NTSB SEA08FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA135.md): Beech 1900C · Billings, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 23, 2008 · N195GA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX08LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA154.md): Maule MX-7-235 · Boulder, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2008 · N5657Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue flight at low altitude in instrument weather conditions and his failure to maintain clearance from a power line. Contributing to the accident were low cloud and visibility conditions.
- [NTSB SEA08CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA132.md): Cessna 172 · Big Timber, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2008 · N8103E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during landing which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB SEA08CA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA121.md): Extra Flugzeugbau EA300/L · Great Falls, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 4, 2008 · N272X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged landing flare. A contributing factor was the glare from the sun.
- [NTSB SEA08CA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA118.md): Stinson 108-3 · Libby, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 2, 2008 · N1083 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind gusts and failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB SEA08CA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA102.md): Piper PA-22/20 · Three Forks, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 3, 2008 · N1139C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during landing. A gusting crosswind was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB SEA08LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA095.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Bridger, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2008 · N432RM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain situational awareness during the flight. Contributing to the accident were the dark night, the pilot's failure to follow approved navigational procedures for the flight, and the pilot's over reliance on the avionics in the…
- [NTSB LAX08CA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA062.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Kalispell, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 17, 2008 · N5481T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain alignment with the runway while landing and executing a go-around.
- [NTSB SEA08CA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA074.md): Maule M-7-235 · Red Lodge, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 10, 2008 · N997RM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB SEA08LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA048.md): Piper PA-30 · Bridger, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2007 · N7252Y · Substantial damage
  > The landing gear collapsed during landing for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA08LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA043.md): Bell UH-1B · Ennis, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 2007 · N46969 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of collective control friction during takeoff that resulted in a collective bounce oscillation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the aborted takeoff and the snow covered terrain.
- [NTSB SEA08CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA010.md): Welch RV-9 · Bigfork, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 14, 2007 · N475TW · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation while on downwind for landing. The pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel management planning was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA08CA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA009.md): Piper PA-22/20 · Townsend, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2007 · N1139C · Substantial damage
  > The private pilot/student failed to maintain directional control during the landing roll, and remedial action was not possible by the flight instructor which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB SEA08FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA006.md): Cessna 310N · Ekalaka, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2007 · N85WT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, his continued flight into adverse weather (icing conditions), and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during the emergency descent for landing. Contributing to the accident were the forecast icing…
- [NTSB LAX07CA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA288.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Laurel, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 30, 2007 · N41695 · Substantial damage
  > Corrosion and fatigue-induced failure of the landing gear structure.
- [NTSB LAX07CA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA279.md): Cessna 172L · Helena, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 13, 2007 · N7221Q · Substantial damage
  > unexpected collision with birds on short final that damaged the airplane wing structure.
- [NTSB LAX07LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA240.md): Luscombe 8E · Polson, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2007 · N45486 · Substantial damage
  > a flight control jam for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA07CA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA220.md): Hughes 269C · Three Forks, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2007 · N428MS · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during autorotation. The flight instructor's inadequate supervision was a factor.

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

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=7&state=MT

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