NTSB investigations: Cessna 140, WA
51 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 140. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.
Cases per year
| 1964 | 3 |
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| 1965 | 4 |
| 1966 | 2 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1968 | 3 |
| 1969 | 4 |
| 1972 | 2 |
| 1975 | 1 |
| 1977 | 1 |
| 1978 | 1 |
| 1979 | 2 |
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1982 | 2 |
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
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duckdb -csv -c "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 c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'WA' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2071602', '2071603'))
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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 c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'WA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2071602', '2071603'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB WPR26LA208Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · Pasco, WAThe pilot’s inadvertent excessive braking during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB WPR18LA020Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · Port Townsend, WAA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR11CA408Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Kent, WAThe student pilot's inadvertent application of the brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.NTSB WPR11LA369Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Wilkeson, WAA partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to water contamination in the fuel system.NTSB LAX07CA252Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Olympia, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB SEA05LA026Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Spanaway, WAThe pilot's misjudgment of distance/altitude during final approach to land which resulted in an undershoot and in flight collision with a fence. A factor was the pilot's alcohol impairment.NTSB SEA00LA029Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Port Townsend, WACompensation for wind conditions was inadequate. Gusting wind conditions were a factor.NTSB SEA98LA168Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Battleground, WANose Over for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA97LA182Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Vancouver, WAAircraft control was not maintained. Continued operation with known deficiencies in equipment and movement restrictions to an exhaust valve were factors.NTSB SEA97LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Arlington, WAFailure of the right-main landing gear axle after landing.NTSB SEA96LA105Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Puyallup, WAthe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and failure to maintain runway alignment during a go-around. The pilot's improper flare for landing was a related factor.NTSB SEA94LA161Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Kent, WAInadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor to the accident was wind gust.NTSB SEA92LA201Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Vancouver, WAInadequate remedial action of the pilot in command (CFI). Factors include airspeed not being maintained by the student pilot, and rough/uneven terrain.NTSB SEA91LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Pullman, WAThe pilot's encounter with wake turbulence shortly before touchdown, resulting in a hard landing.NTSB SEA91FA039Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Port Orchard, WAThe pilot's failure to initiate an aborted takeoff at a time that left adequate runway remaining to bring the aircraft to a stop.NTSB SEA90LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Washougal, WAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane, which allowed water to remain in the fuel system. Collision with a tree was a factor related to the accident.NTSB SEA90LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Vancouver, WAEngine loss of power was due to moisture damage to the coils in the magnetoes. During the forced landing in an open field, the airplane collided with a fence which resulted in substantial damage. The airplane had not undergone current maintenance inspections…NTSB SEA90LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Amboy, WALoss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB SEA83LA185Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · College Place, WAThe acft collided with power line poles during an emergency landing. The pilot reported a power loss during takeoff and witnesses reported that the engine was sputtering during takeoff and quit during climb out. Post accident investigation showed the acft…NTSB SEA83FA058Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Moses Lake, WAThe flight originated at the pilots private farm strip. The pilot stated that during the flight the engine 'sputtered and died'. During a power off landing attempt the passenger grabbed the controls according to the pilot. The pilot said he fought for control…NTSB SEA82DA018Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 140 · Spokane, WAAfter an annual inspection, the pilot made a thorough ground check and taxied out for a test flight. During takeoff, the engine lost power at about 50 ft AGL. The pilot landed on the runway overrun in about 9 inches of crusted snow and the plane nosed over.…NTSB SEA82DA022Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 140 · Pullman, WAThe pilot started to takeoff on a snow covered runway in calm wind conditions. He reported that about 3 inches of snow had fallen since the runway had been cleared. In his judgement, the aircraft did not accelerate fast enough to assure a safe takeoff, so he…NTSB SEA81DYM08Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Vancouver, WANTSB SEA79DYE25Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Port Angeles, WANTSB SEA79DYE13Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Mt.Rainier, WANTSB SEA78DYP20Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · La Crosse, WANTSB SEA77FYM29Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Vancouver, WANTSB SEA76DYG26Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Quincy, WANTSB SEA72DYG46Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Wapato, WANTSB SEA72DYG28Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Ephrata, WANTSB SEA79FA059Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 140 · Lester, WANTSB SEA70F0054Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Everett, WANTSB SEA70D0016Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Alderwood M, WANTSB SEA69D0266Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Yale, WANTSB SEA69D0144Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 206 · Bellevue, WANTSB SEA69A0018Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 140 · Snoqualmie P, WANTSB SEA68F0322Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Auburn, WANTSB SEA68D0222Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Davenport, WANTSB SEA68D0148Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Seattle, WANTSB SEA67D0241Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Starbuck, WANTSB SEA67D0284Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Bothell, WANTSB SEA67D0283Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Redmond, WANTSB SEA67F0109Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Walla Walla, WANTSB SEA67D0002Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Crane Island, WANTSB SEA66D0169Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Wenatchee, WANTSB SEA66D0162Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140A · Seattle, WANTSB SEA66D0139Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Everett, WANTSB SEA65F0020Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Pullman, WANTSB UNK65X0186Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Camas, WANTSB UNK64X3572Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Tacoma, WA