NTSB investigations, WY
180,630 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,609 accidents, the rest incidents and other occurrences. Each has NTSB’s narrative and, once the investigation is done, its probable cause; since 2008, its findings and sequence of events.
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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\" = 'WY' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA' ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"
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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" = 'WY' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB DEN87LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Glenrock, WYThe private plt planned a takeoff from the unimproved ranch rwy for a local flt. Elevator trim was not set for takeoff according to the plt. When the tailwheel came up during the takeoff roll, the acft swerved left, and the plt attempted to correct with…NTSB DEN87LA092Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Gillette, WYThe plt reports that just after the tail was raised on the takeoff roll, his seat slid full aft on the rails. He said he was unable to reach the rudder pedals and the acft swerved to the lt, ground looped, and nosed over. The plt was not injured but the…NTSB DEN87LA082Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Rock Rover, WYThe plt was using a pasture for takeoff. The winds were calm and the takeoff run was slightly uphill. There was a low spot in the pasture which was soft from melting snow. The acft did not reach takeoff speed before reaching the end of the pasture. During the…NTSB DEN87FA050Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna TR-182 · Moran, WYThe pilot received several weather briefings prior to departure. Briefings included reports of icing conditions, low clouds and turbulence. VFR flight was not recommended. Plt departed VFR and filed IFR enroute to jackson. The pilot was issued instructions…NTSB DEN87FA036Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Rawlins, WYThe plt took off on a 7000 ft long runway with a heavy coat of frost on the acft. The acft became airborne and flew in ground effect until it impacted a 30 ft high pile of sand 200 yards beyond the end of the runway.NTSB DEN87FA017Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301T · Cheyenne, WYThe plt and his two pax were on a VFR x-country to scottsbluff, NE, when IMC was encountered near grand junction, CO. The plt then called ATC and obtained an IFR clearance. The plt elected to land at Cheyenne, WY. Wx was reported to be 500 overcast, 1/4 mi…NTSB DEN87LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206G · Greybull, WYThe plt departed aurora, co at 1000 en route to great falls, mt at 8000 ft MSL. At 1237 the plt advised worland fss that the eng had lost power and he was going down. The plt said that on final apch he had to pull up to avoid power lines. The acft stalled and…NTSB DEN87FA008Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20B · Buffalo, WYAt aprx 1720 MDT, tower psnl at the dep arpt received a phone call from the plt. He said he wished to depart with an inop 2-WAY radio. He was advised that IMC prevailed & that a radio would be required to depart with an IFR or special VFR clnc. At 1907 (after…NTSB DEN86LA260Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Wright, WYAcft was taxiing for takeoff from driveway on private ranch. Plt said there was strong x-wing gusting from left to right. Plt said he was holding right rudder when wind velocity decreased. Wing tip struck post beside driveway, acft turned right, and rolled…NTSB DEN86FTE03Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportHomebuilt Bushby Mustang · Casper, WYThe Homebuilt acft crashed during low alt maneuvers from about 150 ft AGL. A witness who helped build the acft was taking pictures and recording data of the flt at the time of the accident. This witness stated that the plt attempted an aileron roll. The first…NTSB DEN86LA250Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18A-150 · Casper, WYWhile in normal cruise flt, after crossing a ridgeline, the plt encountered downdraft wind currents. The acft entered a descent from which the plt could not recover. He attempted to make an emergency forced landing in rough desert terrain. The acft impacted…NTSB DEN86MA241Accident · 7 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportCessna 441 · Lander, WYOn 5/1/86, the plt had an acoustic tumor removed fm his rgt ear which included the removal of the 8th nerve (balance nerve). His attending physician suggested aprx a 1 yr period of recuperation due to equilibrium problems associated with this type of surgery.…NTSB DEN86FA223Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Ten Sleep, WYThe plt became lost/disoriented and inadvertently entered the narrow canyon in a mountain pass. He attempted to land on a public highway at 7,500 feet MSL when it became apparent the acft would not climb fast enough to clear rapidly rising terrain and that it…NTSB DEN86LA225Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Worland, WYOn landing, wind gust lifted left wing and tail section. Acft nosed over.NTSB DEN86FA216Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Lander, WYThe flt departed Lander, Wyoming, arpt in high density altitude conditions and in an over gross weight condition. The acft was observed flying low over rising terrain until it impacted the ground. The acft was destroyed in a post accident fire and two pax was…NTSB DEN86LA215Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco UPF-7 · Laramie, WYThe plt stated that a flt from California to Laramie was uneventful. The acft was then refueled and he departed to the east. Shortly after takeoff, the engine began to lose power and the cockpit filled with smoke. The plt executed an emergency landing next to…NTSB DEN86FA213Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportThorp T-18 · Rawlins, WYThe accident acft, a Thorp T-18, was one of four acft (quickie ii, varieze, longeze) in a loose formation that was en route to the annual eaa convention at oshkosh, WI. The acft departed redding, CA, at 0500 PDT, refueled at wendover, UT, and departed there…NTSB DEN86LA206Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTroutman Quickie Q2 · Rawlins, WYThe plt, flying a homebuilt quickie Q2, attempted a ldg on rwy 22 with winds of 20K, gusting to 30K out of 250 degrees. After touchdown the acft weather vaned into the wind. The acft left the rwy, flipped over and was substantially damaged.NTSB DEN86LA203Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRotec Panther II Plus · Sundance, WYThe plt said that on the first flight of N990RE, the vehicle revealed some undesirable flt control characteristics. He said that after landing he installed both doors and then attempted another take off. It was shortly after take off that the plt lost control…NTSB DEN86LA194Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Riverton, WYPlt stated after accident '... We could not climb after initial takeoff and a pwr line was coming up so I tried to turn right and the plane stalled.' The density altitude was calculated to be 7,136 feet MSL. The plt stated that he did not lean the mixture for…NTSB DEN86LA177Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Sheridan, WYA loss of directional control occurred during landing roll and the acft departed the left side of the grass/dirt landing strip. The acft then traveled down a slight embankment and collided with a wire fence and fence posts.NTSB DEN86FA175Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportMartin 404 · Buffalo, WYN40443 was contracted by the Wyoming dept of ag to spray grasshoppers. Investigation revealed the plt held a pvt certificate with asmel ratings. His medical certificate was denied because he failed to provide information concerning high blood pressure and…NTSB DEN86LA168Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Bosler, WYAccording to the plt, the acft had just become airborne when it encountered a gust of wind while simultaneously crossing a gully, lost lift & descended until ground contact. The plt also indicated there was a 'density altitude problem.' The density altitude…NTSB DEN86FA163Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C90A · Jackson, WYThe plt departed olathe, KS, en route to Jackson, WY. The plt radioed the denver efas and reported his position as 56 miles northwest of casper, WY. There was no further radio communication with N114CM. The plt's wife stated after the accident that the plt…NTSB DEN86LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Cheyenne, WYThe student plt flew from alliance to Cheyenne on his solo x-country and flew locally at Cheyenne to make 3 landings at a twr controlled arpt. While he was in the pattern a cumulonimbus cloud moved into the vicinity of the arpt and the winds became gusty.…NTSB DEN86FA149Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportAmerican AA-1 Yankee · Cheyenne, WYDuring takeoff on a 4,997 foot long rwy, the acft became airborne, settled back onto the rwy and lifted off again just prior to reaching the end of the rwy. After takeoff the plt was not able to maintain flt. The acft impacted on a street, traveled 30 feet,…NTSB DEN86FA146Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBauer'S Mitchell Wing U-2 · Cheyenne, WYThis was an experimental amateur-built acft. Witnesses reported seeing the acft in a steep right bank when the eng lost power. The acft was then seen to stall and enter a right spin. Witnesses said the plt recovered but entered a second stall and dove…NTSB DEN86LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHispano Aviacion ME109 · Casper, WYDuring takeoff ground roll on a test flt, the acft left brake failed causing the left main wheel to lock up. The plt lost directional control and the acft departed the left side of the runway where it ground looped. The aircraft was destroyed. The pilot was…NTSB DEN86FA137Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-99C · Laramie, WYThis part 135 IFR flt was inbound for landing at Laramie, Wyoming. During the en route and approach for ldg portions of the flt the acft picked up a moderate to heavy load of ice. During the landing flare the acft stalled, hit the rwy, bounced, veered off the…NTSB DEN86LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Riverton, WYThe plt reports that the eng cowling came loose and he decided to land on a highway to secure the cowling. The approach was made to the west on the east/west road. The plt said the wind was from the south at 25 mph with gusts to 35 and the landing attempt…NTSB DEN86FA112Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T-210N · Jay Em, WYThe non-instrument rated plt took off on a VFR flt into an area of forecast adverse wx. Radar track of the acft at 9,700 feet MSL was lost in the vicinity of the accident site at 0930 MST, 4/9/86. The acft wreckage was located at 1155 MST, 4/10/86 and was…NTSB DEN86LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Ft. Bridger, WYAccording to the plt, he and his passenger were ferrying an acft back to the point of origin after a sar mission for the civil air patrol, when they encountered IMC weather. The plt stated he was making a precautionary landing on a dirt road when the acft…NTSB DEN86FTI01Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportMiller Sievers Special · Gillette, WYOn March 3, 1986 at approximately 1715 MST, an experimental Miller, sievers special, struck the ground during takeoff at the Gillette-campbell county airport, Gillette, Wyoming. The pilot stated that just after takeoff on runway 34, the aircraft appeared to…NTSB DEN86LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180J · Casper, WYAccording to the flt instructor, during the touch and go landing, directional control was lost when brakes were applied and the acft ground looped. During the investigation, it was ascertained that an 'o' ring on the right wheel had dislodged, resulting in…NTSB DEN86LA072Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Afton, WYThe plt stated he had descended to observe wildlife. When he attempted to add pwr he discovered the eng had quit. The plt indicated the acft wheel contacted the deep snow at a moderate rate of horizontal speed while he was trying to restart the eng.NTSB DEN86IA031Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-100 · Casper, WYAcft was parked at gate awaiting departure. A bus used to shuttle flt crews around the ramp arrived at flt 855 to deliver a flt attendant. The driver was backing away from acft when the left side to bus contacted rt wing tip. Damage was limited to wing tip…NTSB DEN85LA249Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206G · Evanston, WYThe plt said the eng quit as he was turning from base leg to final apch for rwy 24 at Evanston (WY) arpt. The acft crashed as the plt maneuvered for an emerg landing. Disassembly and examination of the eng disclosed no reason on why the engine failed. The…NTSB DEN85FA225Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 182J · Torrington, WYThe plt had a limitation on her certificate that prohibited flight at night. The flt was conducted at night and while enroute the plt diverted to the Torrington arpt. The rwy is equipped with plt activated lgts. A witness stated that the acft circled several…NTSB DEN85LA213Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Riverton, WYThe student plt attempted to land on rwy 17. The wind was reported to be from 010 degs at 13 KTS. The acft touched down halfway down the rwy. The plt attempted to go around but aborted because of the tailwind. The acft ran off the end of the rwy and collided…NTSB DEN85FTE07Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportRichard A. White Glasair SH-2 · Rawlins, WYThe acft crashed in a slightly nose low high velocity impact with the eng operating at low pwr by the signatures on the prop. The radar plot shows that the flight descended from aprx 15000 ft to about 10000 ft in aprx 1 minute. The acft continued to descend…NTSB DEN85LTE06Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 180 · Mule Creek Jct, WYThe plt was spotting cattle during a cattle herding operation. He saw 2 cows with calves in a cove of a canyon that personnel on the ground were leaving behind. The plt stated that he made a sharp turn & flew over the cows to show their location to riders on…NTSB DEN85LA210Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Cheyenne, WYThe flt was a pipeline patrol operation. While in flt, smoke was observed in the cabin. The plt made an unsuccessful autorotation resulting in substantial damage to the helicopter. Investigation revealed the smoke was from an inflight eng compartment fire.…NTSB DEN85LTM05Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportInterstate S-1A · Rock Springs, WYWhile on a x-country flt, the acft encountered turbulence & downdrafts. The plt stated that at 1st, he was not concerned, but then it became apparent that the acft may impact the ground. The acft had limited power (75 HP) & the terrain elevation in that area…NTSB DEN85LA205Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Evanston, WYThe plt lost direstional control of the acft while attempting to land in gusty x-wind conditions. The acft was destroyedwhen it impacted terrain in a 50 ft deep ravine.NTSB DEN85LTE04Accident · No injuriesFinal reportWoolsey Quickie Q2 · Rawlins, WYAfter taking off, the plt noted that the acft's CG had shifted, & as fuel was consumed, the elevator down authority seem to decay. He suspected that baggage (stowed behind the plt's seat & inaccessible during flt) had shifted aft requiring greater than usual…NTSB DEN85LA195Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G-164B-600 · Riverton, WYThe plt was crop spraying a field in a Schweizer ag-cat acft when the left landing wire broke. The plt returned to Riverton, WY. During the landing roll, in attempt to stop the acft as soon as possible, he inadvertently applied the brakes too hard, causing…NTSB DEN85LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell Aerocommander 112 · Landers, WYOn June 22, 1985, a Rockwell aerocommander 112 impacted the ground immediately after takeoff. The density alt was 7700 ft. after takeoff the plt realized the acft would not clear a ridgetop. The acft began to descend & was maneuvered to land on level terrain.…NTSB DEN85LA154Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCallair A-9 · Riverton, WYDuring an aerial application turn-around maneuver, the eng lost power. The plt stated that he immediately changed the fuel selector & turned on the boost pump, but the acft was too low for the eng to have time to restore power. The eng had been using fuel…NTSB DEN85FTE02Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 180K · Atlantic City, WYThe acft nosed over during an attempted landing on a narrow curved roadway in a mining pit. Witnesses reported the acft made a steep descent, touched down on the road and almost immediately departed the road. The acft entered an area of large boulders, nosed…NTSB DEN85IA109Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Jackson, WYThe plt of N57PL was attempting a landing in a strong crosswind in VFR conditions. During the landing roll, the left main landing gear tire blew out causing the acft to ground loop.