# NTSB investigations, 2022, 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 WPR23FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23FA034.md): Textron 208B · Snohomish, WA · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Nov 18, 2022 · N2069B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper recovery following a departure from controlled flight after an intentional aerodynamic stall, which resulted in an exceedance of airspeed limitations, airframe overstress, and a subsequent inflight breakup.
- [NTSB WPR23LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA042.md): Cessna 180 · Kahlotus, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 15, 2022 · N24227 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to check the fuel selector position before takeoff and his improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. Also causal was the pilot’s loss of airplane control which resulted in an aerodynamic…
- [NTSB WPR23LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA026.md): Cessna 150F · Puyallup, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 26, 2022 · N6492F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel management that resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR23LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA019.md): Progressive Aerodyne SeaRey · Lake Isabel, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 15, 2022 · N129KB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control after an encounter with windshear during takeoff which, resulted in a hard water landing.
- [NTSB WPR23LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA010.md): Cessna 172M · Burlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 8, 2022 · N73614 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots improper landing flare and remedial action which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR22LA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA360.md): Cessna 150L · Lyman, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 25, 2022 · N7471G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delayed decision to exit the valley with rising terrain and failure to maintain clearance from trees.
- [NTSB WPR22LA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA353.md): Cessna 525B · Pasco, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 20, 2022 · N528DV · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to ensure the landing gear was extended before landing. Contributing was the pilot’s failure to fly a stabilized approach, and his configuration of the airplane that prevented activation of the landing gear not extended warning system…
- [NTSB WPR22LA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA339.md): Bell 205A-1 · Cougar, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 7, 2022 · N66HJ · Substantial damage
  > The helicopter’s encounter with downdrafts during a low-altitude hovering maneuver while dipping for water.
- [NTSB DCA22MA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA22MA193.md): Dehavilland DHC-3 · Freeland, WA · Accident · 10 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Sep 4, 2022 · N725TH · Destroyed
  > The in-flight unthreading of the clamp nut from the horizontal stabilizer trim actuator barrel due to a missing lock ring, which resulted in the horizontal stabilizer moving to an extreme trailing-edge-down position rendering the airplane’s pitch…
- [NTSB WPR22LA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA374.md): Ica Brasov IS-28B2 · Deer Park, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 13, 2022 · N213SS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR22FA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA298.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Blyn, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 10, 2022 · N379DH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s continued operation of the airplane with known mechanical malfunctions with the flight displays, and his continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an inflight collision with terrain while maneuvering.
- [NTSB WPR22LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA294.md): Piper PA-28-160 · White Salmon, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 5, 2022 · N7485R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point, and his delayed decision to go around which, resulted in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB WPR22LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA263.md): Zenith CH701 · Bothell, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 20, 2022 · N8787G · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the engine’s flywheel screws that were likely overloaded when the engine was involved in a previous accident.
- [NTSB WPR22FA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA255.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Lake McMurray, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 16, 2022 · N2588C · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s decision to continue visual flight into an area of instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of visual reference and subsequent controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB WPR22LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA272.md): Piper PA-60-601P · Scappoose, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 13, 2022 · N601NG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to utilize a prelanding checklist.
- [NTSB WPR22LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA260.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Kelso, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 12, 2022 · N43037 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s inadequate flare resulting in a loss of airplane control during landing with gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR22LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA245.md): Hiller UH-12E · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 6, 2022 · N130HA · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines during low-level operations in light rain conditions.
- [NTSB WPR22FA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA239.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Lind, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 3, 2022 · N602GH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a steep turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at an altitude too low for recovery.
- [NTSB WPR22LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA247.md): Beech H35 · LaCrosse, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 1, 2022 · N5546D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to monitor and manage the fuel supply, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB WPR22FA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA235.md): Beech V35B · Vancouver, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 28, 2022 · N444PM · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s decision to execute a steep turn to final approach, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an accelerated stall. Contributing to the accident was the improper positioning on base leg and the pilot’s…
- [NTSB WPR22LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA223.md): DG Flugzeugbau DG 1000S · Lake Chelan, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 22, 2022 · N767SS · Substantial damage
  > The glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to overfly a suitable landing site which resulted in an off-field landing in a lake.
- [NTSB WPR22LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA237.md): Aeronca 7AC · Auburn, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 21, 2022 · N82579 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB WPR22LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA220.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Auburn, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 18, 2022 · N944BC · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s loss of helicopter control and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action while providing hover training which resulted in a dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB WPR22LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA218.md): Air Creation USA Skypper · Toledo, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 15, 2022 · N536AC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper control input during landing which resulted in an exceedance of the aircraft’s critical angle of attack, aerodynamic stall and impact with the ground.
- [NTSB WPR22LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA213.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Auburn, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 12, 2022 · N7482P · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB WPR22LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA202.md): Fischer Super Koala · Chelan, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 5, 2022 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR22LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA204.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Snohomish, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 4, 2022 · N561PK · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power during takeoff due to fuel starvation and the pilot’s improper fuel tank selection and inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB WPR22LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA194.md): Cessna 172M · East Sound, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 30, 2022 · N20487 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point which, resulted in a runway overrun and collision with trees.
- [NTSB DCA22LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA22LA134.md): Boeing 737-700 · Tacoma, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 22, 2022 · N256WN · No damage
  > During cruise flight with no reported turbulence a passenger sustained a serious injury for an unknown reason.
- [NTSB WPR22LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA166.md): Cessna 170B · Ravensdale, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 24, 2022 · N4398B · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s inadequate fuel planning.
- [NTSB WPR22LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA156.md): Sawby Scott RV-6A · Richland, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 17, 2022 · N341SS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff ground roll.
- [NTSB WPR22LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA158.md): Europa XS Mono · Eastsound, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 13, 2022 · N194XS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently shut off the engine control unit, which resulted in the engine turning off before the runway landing was attained.
- [NTSB WPR22LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA136.md): Downer Bellanca 14-19-2 · Prosser, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 26, 2022 · N7658B · Substantial damage
  > An inadequately welded elevator attachment lug, which caused the elevator to partially detach from its bellcrank, resulting in flutter and structural damage.
- [NTSB WPR22LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA092.md): Cessna T207 · Crane Island, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 7, 2022 · N684S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to obtain a proper touch down location on a wet grass runway, resulting in a runway overrun and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR22LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA082.md): Wight Albert A Kitfox Speedster · Shelton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 21, 2022 · N139KF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.

## 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") = 2022
  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=2022

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