# NTSB investigations, 2021, 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 WPR22LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA060.md): Cessna P210N · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 9, 2021 · N152BT · Substantial damage
  > The on-ground collision with a tree during an off airport precautionary landing. Contributing was the partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR22FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA055.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Medford, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 6, 2021 · N64BR · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the initial climb into clouds due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR22LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA063.md): Beech 200 · Eugene, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 28, 2021 · N71VT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper checklist use, which resulted in an electrical malfunction and subsequent gear up landing.
- [NTSB WPR22LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA045.md): Elvin Jack R JR Rotorway Exec 162F · Scio, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 22, 2021 · N102LD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper maintenance on the tail rotor assembly, which resulted in the loss of control and roll over.
- [NTSB WPR22LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA034.md): Bell OH-58A · Molalla, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 15, 2021 · N103WC · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR22LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA019.md): Lancair ES · Fall Creek, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 15, 2021 · N511ZZ · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of engine power due to fatigue failure of the camshaft gear.
- [NTSB WPR22LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA009.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Albany, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 7, 2021 · N98241 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR22LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA003.md): Interstate S-1A · Independence, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 2, 2021 · N37317 · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the left rudder pedal interconnect cable during takeoff, which resulted in the student pilot’s inability to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB WPR22LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA002.md): Zenith CH750 · Oregon City, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 2, 2021 · N99HX · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR21LA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA365.md): Cessna 175A · Salem, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 26, 2021 · N101MB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare in a tailwind, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR21LA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA338.md): Bell 206L-3 · Tillamook, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 8, 2021 · N6516K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a powerline during a low reconnaissance, with sun glare.
- [NTSB WPR21LA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA337.md): Cessna 172E · Enterprise, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 2, 2021 · N3965S · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue fracture of the nose gear upper torque link, which resulted in the separation of the torque link from the shock strut and a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB WPR21LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA333.md): Bell Helicopter Textron 206L-1 · Glide, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 27, 2021 · N303AE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a tree during an aerial application.
- [NTSB WPR21LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA306.md): Piper J3C-85 · Woodburn, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 5, 2021 · N6018H · No damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance during takeoff from a person on the ground who sustained a serious injury as a result of the collision.
- [NTSB WPR21LA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA344.md): Cessna 182E · Eugene, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 31, 2021 · N3186Y · Substantial damage
  > Loss of directional control due to damage to the nosewheel strut that was sustained during a previous landing.
- [NTSB WPR21LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA314.md): Cubcrafters CCX-2000 · Roseburg, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 27, 2021 · N161BS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll which, resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a tree.
- [NTSB WPR21LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA292.md): Cessna 180K · Mt. Hood, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 24, 2021 · N8884 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power while in cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence. Contributing to the accident was the presentation of an abandoned airport as available for use in the Federal Aviation Administration…
- [NTSB WPR21FA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21FA265.md): North Wing Mustang · Albany, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 10, 2021 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The noncertificated pilot’s loss of aircraft control after a low-level turn with a bank angle that exceeded the manufacturer’s operating limitations.
- [NTSB WPR21LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA276.md): Payne Steven R RV-8 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 9, 2021 · N526KP · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The second pilot’s diverted attention while taxing which, resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from another airplane holding short of the runway.
- [NTSB WPR21LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA274.md): Scott Mills CCX-2000 · Independence, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 7, 2021 · N536SJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control while landing, which resulted in a runaway excursion and subsequent ground loop.
- [NTSB WPR21LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA252.md): SilverLight AR-1 · Lakeside, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 29, 2021 · N159WT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate decision to continue the takeoff after sufficient airspeed was not attained and his failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering to avoid obstructions, which resulted in a collision with the ground.
- [NTSB WPR21LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA250.md): L-Bird CCX-2000 · Hood River, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 28, 2021 · N10TA · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to improper construction of the muffler, which resulted in separation of the internal components.
- [NTSB WPR21FA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21FA233.md): Piper PA-22-135 · White City, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 20, 2021 · N2618A · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around, which resulted in a collision with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment due to his medical conditions and the effects of his medications.
- [NTSB WPR21LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA230.md): Cessna 172 · Fields, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 12, 2021 · N20406 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing on a highway, which resulted in an impact with terrain and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB WPR21LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA214.md): Cessna 140 · Fields, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 29, 2021 · N89257 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing
- [NTSB WPR21LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA204.md): Mcclure B J Glasair III · Eugene, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 20, 2021 · N54CB · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control during the approach to landing due to an asymmetrical flap deployment for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB WPR21LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA196.md): American Champion 8GCBC · Wallowa, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 15, 2021 · N101BC · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain airplane control during the landing roll after experiencing a tailwind gust which required excessive braking and resulted in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB WPR21LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA195.md): Gulfstream American AA-5B · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 12, 2021 · N51LL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delayed remediation following an aborted takeoff run, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with trees.
- [NTSB WPR21LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA179.md): Piper PA-30B · Corvallis, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 29, 2021 · N125RJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a simulated engine out landing which resulted in impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR21LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA162.md): Thrush S2R-T660 · Hermiston, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 17, 2021 · N51080 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control due to a blown tire, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR21LA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA362.md): Maule MX-7-235 · Ontario, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 28, 2021 · N235X · Substantial damage
  > A loss of hydraulic fluid and failure of the right brake for reasons that could not be determined due to a lack of available evidence.
- [NTSB WPR21LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA136.md): Piper PA28 · Myrtle Creek, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 16, 2021 · N5060W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR21LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA122.md): Cessna 172G · Sisters, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 4, 2021 · N4456L · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot’s mismanagement of the available fuel.
- [NTSB WPR21LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA117.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Redmond, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 7, 2021 · N125MG · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the landing gear strut piston tube due to fatigue cracking from corrosion pitting.
- [NTSB WPR21LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA094.md): Randy Wayne Maloney M1 · Eagle Point, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 21, 2021 · N322TR · Destroyed
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.
- [NTSB WPR21LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA082.md): Cessna 560 · Warm Springs, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 9, 2021 · N3RB · Destroyed
  > A loss of airplane control due to pilot incapacitation for reasons that could not be determined.

## 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") = 2021
  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=2021

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