# NTSB investigations, 2007, WA

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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB SEA08CA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA044.md): Cessna 182 · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 8, 2007 · N9048T · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the fence.
- [NTSB SEA08FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA046.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Orting, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 2007 · N4388P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering. A contributing factor was the dark night.
- [NTSB SEA08CA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA039.md): Piper PA-18A-135 · Yelm, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 24, 2007 · N3250B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the tailwheel-equipped airplane during landing roll. Contributing factors were the rough/uneven terrain and log.
- [NTSB SEA08LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA031.md): Cessna 182A · Tacoma, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2007 · N6147B · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots to maintain an adequate visual lookout during cruise flight.
- [NTSB SEA08LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA020.md): Arrow Falcon Exporters OH-58+ · Cougar, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2007 · N831SD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a nearby tree while performing a hover-climb. Factors include his failure to maintain clearance from his long-line cable, and his likely diverted attention to the entanglement of the cable on the helicopter's…
- [NTSB LAX08CA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA022.md): Bagnall Harold E Kitfox Lite 2 · N. Bonneville, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 30, 2007 · N46361 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude that resulted in a stall-mush condition and collision with the water.
- [NTSB SEA08FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA013.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Sequim, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2007 · N27175 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's misjudged distance and altitude that led to an undershoot; his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll; and his failure to maintain clearance from trees during an attempted aborted landing.
- [NTSB LAX08MA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08MA007.md): Cessna 208B · Naches, WA · Accident · 10 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2007 · N430A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed to avoid an aerodynamic stall while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's impaired physiological state due to hypoxia, the pilot's inadequate preflight weather evaluation, and his…
- [NTSB LAX07CA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA287.md): Cessna 150L · Woodland, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 23, 2007 · N19298 · Substantial damage
  > a partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB SEA07FA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07FA262.md): Beech A-36TC · Burlington, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2007 · N1811Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to descend below the published minimum descent altitude (MDA), and his failure to maintain clearance from vertical objects during an instrument approach. Contributing to the accident were low ceilings, inadequate preflight planning, and…
- [NTSB SEA07CA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA256.md): Rogerson Hiller RH-1100 · Stanwood, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2007 · N6014U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to execute a go-around and his failure to reduce his groundspeed to zero prior to touching down on the rough/uneven terrain. Factors include the momentary restriction of a flight control, rough/uneven terrain, and a tailwind.
- [NTSB LAX07LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA270.md): Hughes 369D · Ellensburg, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2007 · N31HM · No damage
  > The passenger's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from the rotating main rotor disc while the helicopter was hovering. An uphill terrain condition was a factor
- [NTSB LAX07CA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA269.md): Stinson 108-2 · Port Townsend, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 8, 2007 · N228C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for a wind conditions and maintain directional control during the touchdown and a subsequent aborted landing attempt.
- [NTSB LAX07CA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA265.md): Cessna 182P · Fall City, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2007 · N58596 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB LAX07CA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA264.md): Aeronca S15AC · Shelton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2007 · N1118H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control during takeoff following the inadvertent encounter with a boat's wake.
- [NTSB LAX07CA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA260.md): Ayres SR2 · Goldendale, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2007 · N5180G · Minor damage
  > The failure of the parachute wing to completely deploy, which resulted in the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA07CA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA238.md): Curtiss-Wright Travel Air 4000 · Blaine, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 26, 2007 · N8179 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane departing from the paved runway surface. Contributing factors were the crosswind and the soft ground.
- [NTSB LAX07LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA268.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Lopez Island, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2007 · N2939J · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the left idler gear. Inadequate maintenance installation of the recently installed left magneto was also causal.
- [NTSB LAX07CA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA254.md): Cessna 172 · Leavenworth, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 19, 2007 · N5967A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from the trees.
- [NTSB LAX07CA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA252.md): Cessna 140 · Olympia, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 15, 2007 · N4084N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB SEA07CA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA235.md): Cessna 172B · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2007 · N7657X · Substantial damage
  > The private pilot's failure to see the approaching large wake swell, both during his landing and the subsequent takeoff, and the failure of the instructor pilot to insure that the private pilot's visual lookout was effective enough to detect the oncoming…
- [NTSB SEA07CA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA227.md): Mapes Kitfox V · Silverdale, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 11, 2007 · N422NL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff initial climb, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent to terrain impact.
- [NTSB SEA07CA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA225.md): Cessna 182P · Bremerton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2007 · N1298M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the landing flare. A factor was the encounter of the stall and subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB LAX07LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA245.md): Burnham Avid Flyer · Sequim, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2007 · N5MN · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to a dual ignition system failure.
- [NTSB SEA07CA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA226.md): Eagle Eagle DW-1 · Waterville, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2007 · N8802E · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power during takeoff for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the high vegetation in the field where the airplane came to rest.
- [NTSB LAX07CA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA259.md): Six Chutter SR7 · Toledo, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 5, 2007 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > A hard landing following the pilot's in-flight loss of control.
- [NTSB SEA07FA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07FA223.md): Robinson R44 II · Easton, WA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2007 · N7531D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper planning/decision in attempting a downwind takeoff under high density altitude conditions that resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident were the helicopter's gross weight in excess of the maximum…
- [NTSB LAX07LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA233.md): Dehavilland DHC-1B · Olympia, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2007 · NX2EA · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to water-contaminated fuel, and maintenance personnel's inadequate inspection of the fuel system.
- [NTSB SEA07FA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07FA218.md): Mooney M20E · Tonasket, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2007 · N9302M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during initial climb following an aborted landing that resulted in a stall/spin. The pilot's misjudged speed and distance that resulted in a failure to attain a proper touchdown point was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA07TA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07TA212.md): Hughes 369D · Omak, WA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 22, 2007 · N69PF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the surface of a pond that he was using as a water bucket refill site, which resulted in a tail rotor strike to the water's surface and a torsional overload failure of the tail rotor drive shaft.
- [NTSB SEA07LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA213.md): Boeing A-75 · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2007 · N56551 · Substantial damage
  > The locking/seizing of a main landing gear brake mechanism during the landing roll.
- [NTSB SEA07FA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07FA195.md): Yakovlev YAK-55M · Everett, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2007 · N55NH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and inspection that led to oil exhaustion and a catastrophic engine failure. Also causal was the pilot's attempted operation of an aircraft with known deficiencies, and the lack of a current airworthiness inspection.…
- [NTSB LAX07LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA215.md): Cessna 172RG · Roche Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2007 · N9551B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform the emergency landing gear extension procedure prior to landing. A contributing factor in the accident was the failure of the electrical system.
- [NTSB LAX07CA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA211.md): Piper PA-12 · Mukilteo, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 9, 2007 · N3964M · Destroyed
  > Fuel exhaustion resulting from the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to refuel the airplane, either before departure or at any of the alternate airports en route.
- [NTSB LAX07CA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA207.md): Cessna 170 · Spanaway, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2007 · N9716A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff from a short and narrow runway.
- [NTSB SEA07FA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07FA189.md): Cessna 182Q · Cashmere, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2007 · N735KP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees while on final approach. A contributing factor was the sun glare.
- [NTSB SEA07CA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA185.md): Hammer Thorp T-18 · Everett, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2007 · N3715 · Substantial damage
  > Excessive airspeed during a return for landing which resulted in an overrun. An unlatched canopy, a proper touchdown point not attained and rough terrain were factors.
- [NTSB SEA07CA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA183.md): Cessna 172N · Greenwater, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2007 · N733XW · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight encounter with a sudden windshift during the takeoff initial climb, to which the certified flight instructor responded by aborting the takeoff and landing off the end of the runway. The ditch was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB SEA07CA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA159.md): Nelson Murphy SR3500 Moose · Roche Harbor, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2007 · N623AM · Substantial damage
  > The jamming of the left brake during landing. A factor was the kit manufacturer's design of the brake system.
- [NTSB SEA07FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07FA148.md): Cessna 210-5 (205) · Quilcene, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2007 · N8308Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into mountainous terrain. Factors contributing to the accident included the low clouds which obscured the rising, mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB SEA07FA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07FA134.md): Cessna 185 · Wilbur, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 28, 2007 · N9434N · Substantial damage
  > In-flight collision with terrain shortly after takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA07LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA249.md): Cessna 177 · Pinecliff, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2007 · N5180J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees while maneuvering in mountainous terrain. Factors include the mountainous terrain, low ceilings, and trees in the area where the pilot was maneuvering.
- [NTSB SEA07CA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA127.md): Cessna A185F · Renton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 18, 2007 · N8045Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of aircraft control during a landing attempt, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB LAX07LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA155.md): Cessna 152 · Monroe, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2007 · N68166 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during cruise due to carburetor icing, and the pilot's delay in using carburetor heat.
- [NTSB SEA07CA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA121.md): Cessna 180G · Lopez Island, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2007 · N609PF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Geese were a factor.
- [NTSB SEA07LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA093.md): Champion 7ECA · East Wenatchee, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2007 · N6096F · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the left main landing gear shock absorbing strut during takeoff. A missing screw was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA07LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA088.md): Johnson Zodiac CH601 · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2007 · N601J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat when the engine lost power while being operated at a reduced power setting. Factors include carburetor icing condition, the pilot's failure to acquire the temperature/dew point information, and soft terrain in the…
- [NTSB SEA07CA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA086.md): Piper PA-22 · Enumclaw, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 30, 2007 · N968A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat during cruise flight. Factors include ambient weather conditions that were conducive to carburetor icing, and soft, muddy terrain at the location where the pilot attempted the power-off forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA07CA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA078.md): Cessna 150A · Davenport, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 19, 2007 · N6463T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing, which resulted in a nose over. Wind gusts and the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind condition were factors.
- [NTSB SEA07LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA063.md): Cessna 180 · Bellingham, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2007 · N9115C · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing, and the trees.

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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 year(c."eventDate") = 2007
  AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'WA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?state=WA&year=2007

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