# NTSB investigations, 2013, 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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB WPR14CA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA092.md): Cessna 177RG · Richland, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 1, 2013 · N7592V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention and not using a checklist.
- [NTSB WPR14CA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA022.md): Collins Zenith Stol CH 701 · Deer Park, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2013 · N2849C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare and failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing with a tailwind.
- [NTSB WPR14CA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA019.md): Robinson R44 - II · Sedro Woolley, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 18, 2013 · N414CC · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument rated pilot's inadvertent encounter with instrument meteorological conditions during initial climb and his improper decision to continue flight, which resulted in an in-flight impact with a tree and an emergency descent that resulted in a…
- [NTSB WPR14CA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA004.md): Venables Zenith CH701 · Snohomish, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 3, 2013 · N143TZ · Substantial damage
  > A jammed rudder control while maneuvering in the pattern for reasons that could not be determined. No follow-up examination was conducted due to a lapse in agency funding and subsequent government shutdown.
- [NTSB WPR13CA422](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA422.md): Beech 35 - Undesignat · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2013 · N5894S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's distracted attention and failure to extend the landing gear, which resulted in a gear up landing.
- [NTSB WPR13CA394](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA394.md): Henderson Michael E Glastar · Sequim, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 31, 2013 · N789MH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper soft field landing technique, and failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing.
- [NTSB WPR13CA387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA387.md): TL Ultralight Stingsport · Burlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 24, 2013 · N9494 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and unsuccessful attempt to correct a bounced landing, which resulted in a nose gear collapse
- [NTSB WPR13CA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA371.md): Cessna 172H · Metaline Falls, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2013 · N8160L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a windsock pole while taxiing.
- [NTSB WPR13LA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA364.md): Commonwealth 185 · Burlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2013 · N67045 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate control inputs during a crosswind landing, which resulted in a hard landing and loss of directional control.
- [NTSB WPR13CA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA369.md): Cessna 172RG · Kent, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 8, 2013 · N4886V · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the certified flight instructor and student pilot to complete the landing checklist resulting in a gear-up landing.
- [NTSB WPR13LA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA360.md): Versteeg Helicycle · Richland, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2013 · N234RV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain helicycle control during hover due to an inadvertent control input.
- [NTSB WPR13LA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA359.md): Cessna 182P · Stanwood, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2013 · N58437 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s unstabilized approach and his subsequent failure to maintain airspeed during the aborted landing, which resulted in a stall and the airplane bouncing hard on the runway.
- [NTSB WPR13CA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA345.md): Cessna 162 · Tacoma, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2013 · N1205J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper level off/flare resulted in a hard landing/bounce and subsequent nose gear collapse.
- [NTSB WPR13CA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA344.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Quilcene, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2013 · N37JR · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadequate planning and mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR13CA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA327.md): Stearman C3-B · Everett, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 12, 2013 · N6101H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB WPR13CA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA309.md): Cessna 172S · Monroe, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2013 · N686SP · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action that resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR13CA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA361.md): Buckeye Dream Machine · Fruitland, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2013 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The operation of a powered parachute by a non-certificated pilot, and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a vehicle.
- [NTSB WPR13LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA299.md): Cessna 172 - N · Trout Lake, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2013 · N75542 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during takeoff from a soft field and to abort the landing when the airplane reached the runway’s midpoint at a low airspeed.
- [NTSB WPR13LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA287.md): Bell 206B · Royal City, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2013 · N407FK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from netting material during a low pass over trees, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control.
- [NTSB WPR13CA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA279.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Cashmere, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2013 · N6845Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper application of the brakes during the landing ground roll, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB WPR13LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA262.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Burlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2013 · N5808U · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the rudder bar assembly during landing due to a fatigue crack. Contributing to the accident was the failure of maintenance personnel to perform an adequate inspection of the rudder bar assembly.
- [NTSB WPR13CA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA252.md): Cessna 172A · Eatonville, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2013 · N7701T · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB WPR13FA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA243.md): Hiller UH-12E · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 26, 2013 · N99090 · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of the six bolts that secured the bevel gear to the first stage planetary carrier, which caused the transmission to seize while the helicopter and main rotor were still operating.
- [NTSB WPR13LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA247.md): Cessna 210-5A · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 2013 · N4848U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and his improper landing flare, which resulted in the airplane’s tail striking the runway.
- [NTSB WPR13CA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA235.md): Swanson Tiger Moth 80 · Lynden, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2013 · N928VS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during final approach and his obscured vision due to the sun glare.
- [NTSB WPR13CA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA246.md): Cessna U206G · Friday Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 14, 2013 · N707WJ · Substantial damage
  > A collision with a bird while on the downwind leg of the traffic pattern.
- [NTSB WPR13LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA217.md): Robinson R44 II · Pomeroy, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 2013 · N442RN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure that the helicopter was properly loaded, which resulted in the helicopter being in excess of its maximum allowable gross weight and led to a loss of main rotor rpm on takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the ground…
- [NTSB WPR13CA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA220.md): Adolphson CCK-1865 · Bellingham, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 2, 2013 · N88XC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB WPR13LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA188.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Ocean Shores, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2013 · N442FG · Substantial damage
  > The pilots’ loss of helicopter control during the approach to landing.
- [NTSB WPR13CA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA173.md): Cessna 150 · Brush Praire, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 1, 2013 · N4342U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare.
- [NTSB WPR13CA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA165.md): Cessna 150 · Bellingham, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 23, 2013 · N7177X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB WPR13FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA141.md): Maule M5 · Woodinville, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 2013 · N17PR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed following a total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination, which resulted in a stall/spin and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR13CA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA140.md): Weston SEA-ERA · Bellevue, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 4, 2013 · N226SE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control during takeoff on choppy water conditions.
- [NTSB WPR13CA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA130.md): Cessna 152 · Kelso, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 19, 2013 · N89956 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate landing flare and lack of remedial actions, which resulted in a hard bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR13CA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA124.md): Beech B19 · Ephrata, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 13, 2013 · N2059L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff ground roll in crosswind conditions, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB WPR13CA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA121.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Sunnyside, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 9, 2013 · N6726J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate vigilance while maneuvering at low altitude and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from power lines.
- [NTSB WPR13LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA101.md): Cessna 150L · Matlock, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 2013 · N18690 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power after a descent to a lower altitude due to the student pilot's delayed action in applying carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing.

## 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") = 2013
  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=2013

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