# NTSB investigations, OR

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 WPR14LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA059.md): Cessna 210 · Florence, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2013 · N6575X · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the hydraulic power pack, which prevented the extension of the landing gear and resulted in a partial gear-up landing.
- [NTSB WPR14LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA055.md): Richard S Duncan Avid Flyer · Lakeside, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2013 · N1445P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/owner’s failure to comply with the engine manufacturer’s maintenance guidance, which resulted in the total loss of engine power due to the fracture failure of the plastic drive gear for the engine lubricating oil pump.
- [NTSB WPR14FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA037.md): Musick Lancair 235 · McMinnville, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2013 · N25DM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while intentionally performing maneuvers in an effort to troubleshoot a landing gear malfunction.
- [NTSB WPR14CA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA052.md): Bell 206B · Milo, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 28, 2013 · N16673 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid wires while maneuvering at a low-altitude, which resulted in the main rotor blades striking the wires.
- [NTSB WPR13LA414](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA414.md): Cessna 180 - B · Redmond, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2013 · N5112E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to counter an unexpected wind gust after touchdown, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB WPR13FA411](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA411.md): Bell UH 1B · Detroit, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2013 · N204UH · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the upper two tailboom attachment points, which resulted in the tailboom separating from the fuselage during logging operations. Contributing to the accident was poor maintenance throughout the helicopter’s operational life.
- [NTSB WPR13FA400](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA400.md): Cantrell LW Challenger II SP · Prineville, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2013 · N65VG · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight failure of the left elevator control torque tube. Contributing to the accident was the improper assembly of the elevator control torque tubes.
- [NTSB WPR13CA421](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA421.md): Cessna E162 · Eugene, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 8, 2013 · N30265 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare that resulted in a bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR13LA396](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA396.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Sisters, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2013 · N102HA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning and poor decision-making, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the lack of documentation describing the limitations of the airplane’s fuel…
- [NTSB WPR13FA393](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA393.md): Stuart Vortex · Scappoose, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2013 · N43259 · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's unintentional takeoff followed by his failure to maintain control of the gyroplane during the landing approach. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s lack of both flight training and flight experience and his lack of a solo…
- [NTSB WPR13LA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA378.md): Cessna 172B · Sisters, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2013 · N8141X · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because the engine was not properly preserved to prevent corrosion after the wreckage was recovered from the lake.
- [NTSB WPR13CA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA372.md): Piper PA-20 · Aurora, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2013 · N6939K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a ground-loop.
- [NTSB WPR13GA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13GA374.md): Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · Burns, OR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 12, 2013 · N62PJ · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the separation of one of the 4th-stage turbine wheel blades due to low-cycle fatigue cracking that had progressed to high-cycle fatigue cracking, which ultimately led to the overload failure of the…
- [NTSB WPR13CA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA365.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Independence, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2013 · N96037 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare with a crosswind condition, and unsuccessful attempt to correct a bounced landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB WPR13LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA336.md): Wester/Steiger Glastar · Independence, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2013 · N130GS · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR13CA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA333.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Hood River, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2013 · N2052T · Substantial damage
  > The glider encountered atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight, which resulted in an off airport landing on rough terrain.
- [NTSB WPR13LA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA363.md): Quarnoccio Avid Flyer · White City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2013 · N399Q · Substantial damage
  > Excessive engine operating temperature, which resulted in engine failure and a forced landing. The reason for the excessive engine operating temperature could not be determined during postaccident engine examination.
- [NTSB WPR13LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA322.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Albany, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2013 · N8606W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of hydraulic fluid, which rendered the brakes ineffective. The reason for the loss of hydraulic fluid could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB WPR13CA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA324.md): Boeing A75N1(PT17) · Canby, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2013 · N62465 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR13CA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA354.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · The Dalles, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2013 · N74666 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid wires while maneuvering at a low-altitude, which resulted in the main rotor blades striking the wires.
- [NTSB WPR13LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA283.md): Extra 300/LT · Adrian, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2013 · N169TM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to conduct low-level maneuvering in a river canyon with power lines, which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from the power lines.
- [NTSB WPR13LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA267.md): Cessna T210L · Chiloquin, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2013 · N732BS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s unstabilized approach and use of an excessive speed at touchdown, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing and a subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR13CA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA261.md): Beech A23-24 · La Grande, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 1, 2013 · N650VX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control and the flight instructors failure to monitor the pilot during a simulated emergency landing.
- [NTSB WPR13FA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA227.md): Gates Learjet 35A · McMinnville, OR · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 13, 2013 · N22MS · Substantial damage
  > Failure of maintenance personnel to reattach the landing gear squat switches following maintenance, which rendered the airplane's steering, braking, and thrust reverser systems inoperative during landing. Contributing to the accident were the failure of both…
- [NTSB WPR13CA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA258.md): Cessna P210N · Corvallis, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 18, 2013 · N711BG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent selection and activation of the landing gear handle rather than the flap handle during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to alter the configuration of the airplane before exiting the runway.
- [NTSB WPR13LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA174.md): Vans RV12 · Waldport, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2013 · N572LS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR13LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA154.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2013 · N318CA · Substantial damage
  > A runway overrun due to an insufficient stopping distance due to the downsloping runway during a rejected takeoff. Contributing to the accident was a cabin door that inadvertently opened during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB WPR13CA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA133.md): Luscombe 8A · Lebanon, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 22, 2013 · N1192K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to compensate for a crosswind during initial climb, which resulted in a loss of control.
- [NTSB WPR13LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA102.md): Cessna 172RG · Redmond, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2013 · N6290V · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the left main landing gear pivot assembly during the landing approach.
- [NTSB WPR13CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA079.md): Cessna 182P · Chiloquin, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 1, 2013 · N58677 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain airplane control during a landing on a snow-covered runway.
- [NTSB WPR13CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA057.md): Hughes 369D · Sheridan, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 27, 2012 · N163PJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to prevent the helicopter from entering a vortex ring state (settling with power) condition during an external load operation, which resulted in the helicopter’s main rotor blades impacting the truck.
- [NTSB WPR13FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA056.md): Mcdaniel RV-6-CH · Scio, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 2012 · N424D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to perform aerobatics in an airplane that was prohibited from aerobatics as stated in its operating limitations document, which resulted in the failure of the right wing spar.
- [NTSB WPR13FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA006.md): Garlick Helicopters UH-1H · Shady Cove, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2012 · N1577 · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the tail rotor gearbox and tail rotor assembly as a result of fatigue to the tail rotor gearbox input quill assembly attachment studs.
- [NTSB WPR12LA439](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA439.md): Cessna 152 · Eugene, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2012 · N95840 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have resulted in the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR12CA431](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA431.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · McMinnville, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2012 · N74744 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's aggressive takeoff maneuver, which resulted in a loss of control.
- [NTSB WPR12CA424](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA424.md): Cessna A185F · Andrews, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 15, 2012 · N1164Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing.
- [NTSB WPR12LA402](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA402.md): Hansen HANSEN-VANS RV-6 · Lemolo Lake, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2012 · N53MH · Substantial damage
  > An overvoltage event due to the failure of the automotive voltage regulator, which resulted in electrical anomalies and smoke in the cockpit and a subsequent forced off-airport landing.
- [NTSB WPR12LA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA391.md): Cessna 150M · Toledo, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2012 · N3700V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane after landing.
- [NTSB WPR12CA390](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA390.md): Maule MXT-7-180A · Manzanita, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2012 · N353LS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the crosswind during landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB WPR12CA376](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA376.md): Champion 7FC · Terrebonne, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 30, 2012 · N4849E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's physical impairment, which adversely affected his ability to properly operate the airplane.
- [NTSB WPR12LA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA366.md): Piper PA-30 B · Scappoose, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2012 · N222BP · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear to fully extend as a result of a failure of the landing gear transmission assembly for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB WPR12CA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA368.md): Piper PA-28-140 · McMinnville, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 21, 2012 · N8154N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR12CA399](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA399.md): Cessna 182F · Hood River, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 20, 2012 · N34SR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR12CA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA363.md): Silvaire Luscombe 8E · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 19, 2012 · N2287K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper use of the brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB WPR12LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA347.md): Hiller UH-12D · Deer Island, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2012 · N47035 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of helicopter control while maneuvering at low altitude for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR12CA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA343.md): Piper PA-22-160 · White City, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 3, 2012 · N9626D · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's attempt to keep the airplane airborne and continue the takeoff after the airplane bounced off the turf runway prematurely during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB WPR12CA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA353.md): Cessna 182 · Joseph, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 2, 2012 · N5418B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s excessive use of brakes during the landing roll in a gusting crosswind, which resulted in a noseover.
- [NTSB WPR12LA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA329.md): Interplane Skyboy EX · Sandy, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2012 · N582YB · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a carburetor heat system installed on the airplane.
- [NTSB WPR12LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA328.md): Hughes Helicopters 369E · The Dalles, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2012 · N427WC · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from the fuel tank supply pickup becoming unported while the helicopter was pulling power lines.
- [NTSB WPR12CA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA345.md): Cessna 172N · Ashland, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 25, 2012 · N738AJ · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.

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

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=8&state=OR

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