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 DEN83FU003Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportWeedhopper Unknown · Powell, WYThe ultralight vehicle crashed in a corn field while on a local pleasure flt. It impacted the soft ground in a nose down, vertical attitude. The engine buried itself to a depth of 18 inches. Examination of the wreckage airframe revealedthat a bolt with a self…NTSB DEN83LA186Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Cheyenne, WYThe acft groundlooped during takeoff. The plt stated that he incorrectly assumed a 14 kt headwind when the tower gave the 'winds light at fourteen' after previously assigning rwy light. After applying power he realized that he had a x-wind and cut the power.…NTSB DEN83FA183Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna TU206G · Lander, WYThe plt reported that during a landing with full flaps, the acft touched down, then 'floated' back into the air about 5 ft. he elected to go around & applied full power. The acft then pitched up & to the left & began to travel to the left. The plt controlled…NTSB DEN83LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Cody, WYThe acft groundlooped during landing and damaged the landing gear. The pilot had 80 hours in tailwheel acft but only 1.6IN the accident make and model. The landing was on rwy 22 and the wind was from 130 degrees at 10 to 12 KTS. The plt slipped the acft on…NTSB DEN83LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T21OL · Saratoga, WYDuring a sight-seeing flt at aprx 7000 ft MSL (500 ft AGL), the engine lost power about 15 min after the plt switched from the left to the right main tank & descended from a higher altitude. Subsequently, the plane was damaged during a wheels up landing on…NTSB DEN83FA156Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Wheatland, WYDuring an aerial application maneuver, the acft collided with the ground. An exam of the wreckage indicated that it impacted in a steep nose down attitude while rotating to the left. The flaps were found extended 25 deg & the airspeed gage was found…NTSB DEN83FA150Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportLake LA-4-200 · Gillette, WYThe plt had recently purchased the acft. While on a x-country trip, he landed at an arpt with an elevation of 4363 ft & refueled. When he was taking off, the density alt was aprx 7089 ft & the acft was near its max gross wt limit. Shortly after lift-off, the…NTSB DEN83LA146Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188A · Burlington, WYThe acft departed the rwy in an evasive maneuver to avoid a deer. The acft contacted small trees and brush off the rwy and collapsed the landing gear. The pilot said he was about 150 yards down the rwy with the tail of the acft up when thedeer ran onto the…NTSB DEN83LA138Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Afton, WYThe pitts special and a Cessna 182 collided on an active rwy the pitts was landing and the Cessna was taxiing down the rwy for refueling. The Cessna had made a radio call leaving the hanger area but did not make one prior to actually goingonto the rwy. The…NTSB DEN83LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G3-B1 · Devils Tower, WYThe acft crash landed in trees after the engine lost power. The helicopter was being used in aerial application at the time of the accident. The operation was being done in 8 minute segments. Every 8 minutes the helicopter landed for a reload of herbicide. At…NTSB DEN83LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206 · Evanston, WYAfter departing Evanston the plt encountered adverse wx about 100 mi east & returned to Evanston. The plt executed a go-around from a rwy 34 approach due to unfavorable winds & then landed on rwy 16. Directional control was lost & the acft collided with a…NTSB DEN83LA124Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale SA-315B · Kemmerer, WYThe helicopter crashed during takeoff. The weather was VMC and a company VFR flight plan was on file. According to the pilot, he tookoff and brought the acft to a hover, made a right pedal turn and accelerated for a normal takeoff. The acft suddenly jerked,…NTSB DEN83FA123Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper 24-180 · Horse Creek, WYThe acft crashed in rolling terrain minus about 6 ft of its left wing. This portion of wing was found about 339 ft east of the main wreckage. Exam revealed evidence that the outboard portion of the wing separated in an upward and aft direction indicative of…NTSB DEN83LA117Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAircoupe 415-C · Big Piney, WYThe pilot was practicing a short field takeoff. However, he held the elevator full back during the takeoff roll until the acft was 50 ft AGL, and then only released it slightly. According to the pilot, airspeed was 47 mph at 50 ft and about 57 mph at 70 ft.…NTSB DEN83FA116Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Lander, WYAt noon on 5/21/83, the plt departed riverton, WY on a flt to ogden, ut to transport a minister back to riverton for a wedding. After arriving at ogden, he obtained a wx briefing for the return flt. He was warned of possible thunderstormactivity, turbulence,…NTSB DEN83FA114Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R · Burns, WYBefore departing, the plt received a wx briefing & was advised that VFR flt was not recommended thru western Nebraska & eastern Wyoming. A frontal wx sys was forcasted to produce thunderstorm activity with associated turbulence & rain. Reportedly, the plt was…NTSB DEN83LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Buffalo, WYThe plt reported that he attempted to takeoff on rwy 30 with a left x-wind from 210 deg at 25, gusting 30 KTS. At aprx 45 mph, after he had raised the tail of the acft into the takeoff attitude, a gust of wind was encountered & the acft weathervaned to the…NTSB DEN83FA108Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper 28-180 · Alpine, WYThe acft collided with mountainous terrain in IMC weather. The pilot had been briefed on the weather. Part of the observation called for mountain obscuration by clouds or precipitation. A person who resides in Alpine, WY said the mountain tops were obscured…NTSB DEN83AA105Accident · 3 fatalFinal reportCessna 340 · Rock Springs, WYThe aircrew of a Cessna 340, N5415M, were scheduled for an air taxi check ride with an inspector at jackson, WY, later in the afternoon. They had planned to takeoff from Rock Springs, WY, practice a few instrucment apchs at Rock Springs, then proceed to…NTSB DEN83FTC02Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportPitts S-15 · Laramie, WYThe acft crashed during a ferry flt in VMC wx conditions. While in formation with two other acft N6CQ was observed to pull up to a near vertical climb, reverse course and disappear. Found near the maneuver location, the acft struck the ground in a nearly…NTSB DEN83LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Hulett, WYThe acft struck a deer while landing into the sun at a private ranch strip. The animal was seen just before touchdown but not in time to avoid hitting it.NTSB DEN83LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18A-150 · Worland, WYThe acft collided with a ditch and collapsed the landing gear during a forced landing after the engine quit during a ferry flight. The plt refueled the empty right fuel tank and topped-off the left tank with 3 gallons of fuel before the initial takeoff on the…NTSB DCA83AA021Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportBoeing 737-2H4 · Casper, WYAcft touched down with all landing gear retracted. The gear handle was found in the neutral position. The first officer was distracted by an inop aps and both the captain and the first officer were distracted by a GPWS aural warning on final apch.NTSB DEN83LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHelio H-295 · Baggs, WYThe plt reported that he was hauling hay for his stranded horse. The plt was delivering hay, 5 bales per flt & dropping 1 bale at a time. On the 19th drop, after 4 hrs & 15 min of flt time since refueling, the eng lost power. During a forced landing in deep…NTSB DEN83FA077Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportChampion 7EC · Wright, WYThe acft spun into the ground from low alt while hunting foxes. The acft had previously landed in a wheat field and the occupants talked with a friend about seeing foxes nearby. They were going to fly around some more and have a look. A short time later the…NTSB DEN83LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Douglas, WYThe plt had recently purchased the plane & had only 6 hrs of flt time in tailwheel equipped acft. He reported that during a landing, the acft bounced once, then touched down just left of the center of the rwy. He stated that the acft veered left, then he…NTSB DEN83FA072Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Evanston, WYWhen en route, the acft collided with power lines where they crossed over a highway about 39 ft AGL. Two witnesses near this location reported that the acft was flying low & was following the highway on a westerly heading when the acft struck the wires. The…NTSB DEN83LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Buffalo, WYThe acfts main left gear collapsed during a groundloop on landing. The pilot stated that his approach to landing was normal but after touchdown the acft veered to the right. He said the wind was not a factor. The pilot gave a federal inspector the impression…NTSB DEN83LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Riverton, WYThe acft slid across a road and slid parallel to a fence until the acft hit a fence post during a forced landing. The acft was on a test flt after maintenance which included adjustment of the absolute controller. The before takeoff checkswere made and…NTSB DEN83LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172XP · Harmony, WYThe acft collided with a fence at the departure end of a pasture field during a go-around. The pilot had decided to land in an easterly direction to avoid powerlines and did not consider direction of the wind. Full flaps did not slow the acft effectively…NTSB DEN83FA044Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper Aerostar 602P · Almy, WYBefore departing, the plt obtained a wx briefing & was advised of a SIGMET which forecasted severe turbulence below 18,000 ft, strong up/downdrafts, strong surface winds & wind shear near mountains & in passes. He took off with full fuel tanks & aprx 400 lbs…NTSB DEN83FA041Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Robertson, WYThe acft collided with gently rolling snow covered terrain. A small empty plastic medicine bottle labeled nadalol was found at the wreckage. Nadalol is used to control dizziness, fatigue & mental depression, & is basically a beta blocker. According to the…NTSB DEN83LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Afton, WYThe pilot reported that the aircraft had a power loss during takeoff and nosed over in snow during a forced landing. Theoat was 21 degrees. There was no evidence of a mechanical malfunction during a post accident examination.NTSB DEN83LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · Lander, WYThe aircraft nose wheel collapsed during landing. The plane then turned left went off the runway and collided with a snowbank. An examination of the aircraft revealed no evidence of a mechanical malfunction or failure of the nose gear prior to touchdown.NTSB DEN83LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSwearingen SA-227AC · Gillette, WYDirectional control was lost in the early stage of the takeoff roll. The acft departed the rwy 400 ft down the rwy & travelled 85 ft off the side of the rwy. One rwy light was destroyed. The acft had come from the factory equipped with an anti-skid brake…NTSB DEN83LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Afton, WYThe pilot stated that he touched down on the snow covered runway and the brakes were frozen. The aircraft hit bare pavement and veered to the left. Wheel dropped off edge of runway into a snow bank. The aircraft nosed over. An interview with the pilot…NTSB DEN83FA010Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 320E · Kemmerer, WYThe flt departed big piney at approximately 2200 & was observed to climb straight out from rwy 31 to an estimated 7,800 ft MSL. The acft then turned to a southwesterly heading toward Kemmerer. Shortly thereafter a witness at big pineyheard the plt attempt to…NTSB DEN83LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHelio H-395 · Gillette, WYDuring a landing roll-out on runway 15, the aircraft ground looped to the right and the left gear failed. The pilot said he was following a twin Cessna that was about 1/4 mile ahead, and when he raised the flaps from full down to 3/4 down, the plane suddenly…NTSB DEN83FTC01Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportGrumman American AA-5B · Albin, WYThe pilot was on personal cross-country. There was no record of a pre-flight or in-flight weather briefing. The weather at the accident site was near blizzard condition. The aircraft was heard circling, but it was not seen due to snow. The winds approached 50…NTSB DEN83LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206G · Rock Springs, WYThe aircraft was being used for transportation to an oil drilling sight. A 1300 ft portion of a road near the sight was being used as a landing strip. The pilot reported that after the plane touched down and was rolling, it came to a dog leg in the road. He…NTSB DEN82DA204Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 172 · Rock Springs, WYAccording to the pilot, a strong gust of wind lifted the aircraft during the landing and power was applied for a go-around. Another gust of wind forced the aircraft off the runway into the dirt next to the runway. When the aircraft departed the runway, the…NTSB DEN82DA196Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna U206F · Kemmerer, WYThe aircraft lost power after takeoff in a large field. During the landing roll, the aircraft crossed a dirt road that crossed the field, the nose gear failed and the aircraft nosed over. A section of aluminum from the air induction box was missing. Aluminum…NTSB DEN82DA195Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportAerospatiale SA315B · Near Kemmerer, WYWhile hovering with an external load a loud bang was heard and the helicopter started to yaw. The pilot dropped the external load, pulled collective, centered cyclic and started descent. The main rotors hit trees and the aircraft fell to the ground.…NTSB DEN82DA199Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 175 · Hulett, WYThe pilot reported that during flight the engine began to run rough. He diverted toward a nearby airstrip, but while en route, there was a "bang" and smoke began entering the cabin. At that point, he shut off the fuel, magnetos and master switch, then lost…NTSB DEN82FTC10Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportQuickie · Rawlins, WYThe plt returned to the arpt since he couldn't gain enough altitude to climb over surrounding terrain. He stated he also had trouble holding altitude on the downwind leg. During the landing the left wheel struck the ground & the momentum of impact put the…NTSB DEN82DA159Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAerospatiale SA-315B · Afton, WYEn route during a seismic operation a loud screeching, grinding sound was heard. The pilot reported the aircraft seemed to buck. A long flame emitting from the aft end of the aircraft was observed by witnesses. The engine ceased and the aircraft crashed into…NTSB DEN82FTC09Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportBell 47G-3B-L · Kaycee, WYThe pilot was having cooling fan problems, some blades had broken. He landed in a canyon stayed overnight to cool engine and planned to fly to top of the canyon to get repairs. After takeoff, the helicopter had climbed almost level with the top of the canyon…NTSB DEN82FTC08Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna T210N · Near Laramie, WYThe pilot reported that on a previous flight, he had an engine problem, in which, he was unable to obtain more than 27 to 28 inches of manifold pressure. He had the engine checked, no problem was found that would have caused the loss of manifold pressure, and…NTSB DEN82DA152Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 172N · Lander, WYThe pilot reported that the aircraft suddenly veered to the right after he had slowed to about 30 to 35 KTS. An examination revealed that the nose gear fork had failed in two places. The breaks were just below the strut attachment point and directly accross…NTSB DEN82FTC07Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportPiper 18 · Labarge, WYThe aircraft was on a power line patrol mission. The rear seat occupant was acting as an observer. He was also along to assist the company in route familiarization of the pilot, but was assigned no other official crewmember duties. The accident occurred while…