# NTSB investigations, 1999, 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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB SEA00LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA035.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Jordan Valley, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1999 · N5933P · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning/preparation. Unsuitable terrain was selected for landing and a road sign were factors.
- [NTSB SEA00FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00FA033.md): Beech 95-B55 · Hermiston, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1999 · N8129R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain. Factors include a dark night, low ceilings and mist.
- [NTSB SEA00FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00FA030.md): Cessna 140A · Harper, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1999 · N5347C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain terrain clearance. Factors include meteorological conditions obscuring the pilot's visibility and incapacitation due to illegal substances.
- [NTSB SEA00LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA028.md): Hughes 369E · Salem, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1999 · N11KV · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain ground clearance, resulting in the long-line snagging and then striking the tail rotor.
- [NTSB SEA00LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA018.md): Piper PA18 · Malheur City, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1999 · N82553 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's excessive descent rate during an attempted precautionary landing. Factors include the pilot's intentional operation of his aircraft with a known electrical system deficiency, a malfunction of the electrical system while in flight, the pilot's…
- [NTSB SEA00LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA017.md): Cessna A185F · Astoria, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1999 · N6245E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed after a delayed go-around. Factors include incapacitation due to the use of unapproved drugs.
- [NTSB SEA00IA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00IA019.md): Boeing 737-400 · Portland, OR · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1999 · N772AS · Minor damage
  > Arcing in the electrical system wiring for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA00FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00FA014.md): Enstrom F28C · Pendleton, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1999 · N635H · Destroyed
  > Failure to maintain clearance from the runway surface while maneuvering at low altitude, and inadequate remedial action after the tail rotor struck the surface.
- [NTSB SEA00LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA008.md): Cessna 150B · Sweet Home, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1999 · N1252Y · Substantial damage
  > Carburetor heat was not used prior to takeoff. Carburetor icing conditions and high vegetation were factors.
- [NTSB SEA99LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA164.md): Cessna 182Q · Crescent Lake, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1999 · N22WR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a bounced landing. Factors include a sudden wind shift, a crosswind gust, and tall trees growing along the side of the airstrip.
- [NTSB SEA99LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA161.md): Wild Goose A1 · Keizer, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1999 · N3451 · Substantial damage
  > A loose fuel line fitting resulted in a loss of engine power. An intentional wheels down landing was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA99LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA157.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1999 · N4065P · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.
- [NTSB SEA99LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA155.md): Schwarzler Kolb Mark 3 · Independence, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1999 · N8979 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while on approach.
- [NTSB SEA99LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA169.md): Beech J-35 · Union, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1999 · N7299B · Substantial damage
  > Directional control not maintained. A rough/uneven landing area was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA99FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99FA152.md): Cessna T210M · Marcola, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1999 · N747CC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain while descending in an area of deteriorating weather. Factors include mountainous terrain, clouds, low ceilings, the pilot's inadequate preflight weather analysis, and his improper decision to attempt…
- [NTSB SEA99FA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99FA168.md): Schweizer 269C · Westport, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1999 · N383T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain. Factors include low clouds and visibility and near-night light conditions.
- [NTSB SEA99LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA130.md): Piper PA-18A-150 · Jordan Valley, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1999 · N3992P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall/mush of the aircraft while attempting a forced landing due to partial power loss of the engine. Factors include carburetor icing conditions and the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat.
- [NTSB SEA99LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA129.md): Vanek Sport Copter · Scappoose, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1999 · N61887 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of the ultralight operator to see and avoid the landing gyroplane, and the gyroplane pilot's inability to see the departing ultralight vehicle.
- [NTSB SEA99LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA123.md): Cessna 182P · Oakridge, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1999 · N1990M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around. A downdraft during the approach is a factor.
- [NTSB SEA99FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99FA113.md): Alexander VAN'S RV-8 · Lafayette, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1999 · N41VA · Destroyed
  > Fatigue of the number two connecting rod end resulting in a fracture at the rod end and release from the crankshaft, an ensuing in-flight fuel fed fire, followed by the pilot's abandoning the aircraft in flight. A contributing factor was pressure on the pilot…
- [NTSB SEA99LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA111.md): Walentine RV4 · Creswell, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1999 · N9233A · Substantial damage
  > A foreign material/substance was ingested into the carburetor which resulted in a power loss.
- [NTSB SEA99LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA109.md): Piper PA-22 · Cottage Grove, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1999 · N4707C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate management of fuel which led to fuel starvation.. A related factor was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB SEA99LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA108.md): Williamson/Williamson RV-4 · Coos Bay, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1999 · N6NW · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate aircraft preflight inspection (engine air inlet cover not removed) by the pilot, resulting in obstruction of the carburetor air inlet in flight and consequent inflight engine stoppage. Factors contributing to the accident included a vehicle…
- [NTSB SEA99IA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99IA106.md): John Hubbard Glasair II S · Florence, OR · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1999 · N322S · Minor damage
  > Aircraft control was not maintained. Inadequate compensation for wind conditions and gusts were factors.
- [NTSB SEA99LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA094.md): Cessna 182 · Redmond, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1999 · N91816 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare.
- [NTSB SEA99LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA088.md): Ryan Navion B · Klamath Falls, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1999 · N870DR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to reinstall the engine oil filler cap during preflight, resulting in engine oil loss and the necessity for an immediate landing.
- [NTSB SEA99GA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99GA085.md): Cessna 182R · Enterprise, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jun 13, 1999 · N9458H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering in a canyon, and the mentor's failure to take adequate remedial action. Factors included box canyon terrain and high density altitude conditions.
- [NTSB SEA99LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA098.md): Bell 47G3B2A · Pendleton, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1999 · N24MP · Substantial damage
  > A fouled external load cable, and the pilot's operation of the helicopter with a non-approved external bucket installation, resulting in misrouted hydraulic lines and consequent malfunction of the external load release system.
- [NTSB SEA99LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA070.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1999 · N6017P · Substantial damage
  > A loose alternator drive belt, and the flight crew's decision to continue flight with a known electrical system deficiency, resulting in disabling of the aircraft electrical system and landing with the gear not down-and-locked.
- [NTSB SEA99LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA072.md): Cessna R172K · Aurora, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1999 · N1909V · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control was not maintained. The pilot's misjudged flare and inadequate remedial action, along with the flight instructors delayed remedial action were factors.
- [NTSB SEA99LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA068.md): Cessna 182N · Granite, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1999 · N92887 · Substantial damage
  > Clearance was not maintained. A sign and the selection of unsuitable terrain for landing were factors.
- [NTSB SEA99LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA056.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Salem, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1999 · N7483L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision not to apply carburetor heat during a reduced power descent in conditions conducive to carburetor icing. Factors include weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing, and high vegetation and a fence post in the area where the…
- [NTSB SEA99FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99FA060.md): Beech 36 · Portland, OR · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 8, 1999 · N6222V · Substantial damage
  > Improper installation of the strobe light system. Factors include a leak in the fuel bladder and electrical arcing.
- [NTSB SEA99LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA058.md): Cessna 150G · Detroit, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1999 · N3381J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, eventually resulting in a non-mechanical loss of engine power. Factors were: the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation; a snowstorm with icing…
- [NTSB SEA99LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA053.md): Beech 35-C33 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1999 · N1310A · Substantial damage
  > A landing gear collapse for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA99TA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99TA051.md): I.C.A. Brasov IS-28B2 · North Plains, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Apr 14, 1999 · N843 · Substantial damage
  > The second pilot did not maintain clearance from power lines. The pilot-in-command did not adequately supervise the second pilot, and the second pilot's diverted attention and lack of familiarity with the geographic area were factors.
- [NTSB SEA99LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA048.md): Enstrom F-28C · Pendleton, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1999 · N51770 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of power due to water contamination of the fuel. Factors include the inability of the helicopter to perform a successful autorotation immediately after takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA99FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99FA041.md): Cessna 421B · North Bend, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1999 · N41096 · Substantial damage
  > A delayed aborted takeoff for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB SEA99LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA040.md): Piper PA-12 · Salem, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1999 · N4328X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's misjudgment of distance/altitude on final approach, and overload of the left main landing gear. A factor was the embankment at the end of the landing strip.
- [NTSB SEA99LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA035.md): Cessna 150L · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1999 · N16058 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. A related factor was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB SEA99FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99FA028.md): Pacific Aviation Composites LC 40-550FG · Portland, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 1999 · N141LC · Destroyed
  > Aircraft control was not maintained and the pilot's lack of total experience in type operation. Weather conditions reported ceilings below approach/landing minimums and a dark night condition were factors.
- [NTSB SEA99FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99FA027.md): Beech 58P · Yamhill, OR · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 1999 · N700LF · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from hilly terrain while maneuvering below a low ceiling. Factors include a dark night, a low ceiling, fog, and hilly terrain.
- [NTSB SEA99LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA026.md): Robinson R-22 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 1999 · N605HA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.

## 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 year(c."eventDate") = 1999
  AND 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?state=OR&year=1999

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