NTSB investigations, WA
180,610 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,589 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\" = 'WA' 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" = 'WA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB WPR25LA199Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R66 · Tukwila, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain yaw control during a takeoff to a hover in a gusting crosswind, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a subsequent hard landing.NTSB WPR25LA184Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180E · Rockford, WAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent landing on rough terrain.NTSB WPR25LA172Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing B75N1 · Spokane Valley, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a takeoff roll in quartering tailwind conditions.NTSB WPR25LA179Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportStinson 108-2 · East Wenatchee, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a left crosswind.NTSB WPR25LA177Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRolladen Schneider LS-7WL · Tonasket, WAThe glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight.NTSB ANC25LA047Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBrian Peck RV-14 · Camas, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing roll which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB WPR25LA168Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAeronca 7BCM · Port Townsend, WAThe flight instructor’s delayed remedial action and inadequate compensation for shifting wind conditions which resulted in a veer off the runway and collision with a sign.NTSB ANC25LA043Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177RG · Snohomish, WAThe pilot’s decision to continue the landing attempt with insufficient runway remaining, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with a fence.NTSB WPR25LA162Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Monroe, WAThe student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during landing, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in impact with a ditch.NTSB WPR25LA155Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportPiper PA-18-150 · Enumclaw, WAOn May 10, 2025, about 1412 Pacific daylight time, a Piper PA-18-150, N333TM, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Enumclaw, Washington. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…NTSB WPR25LA134Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportBell 206B · Amboy, WAOn April 14, 2025, about 1800 Pacific daylight time, a Bell 206B, N16671, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Amboy, Washington. The pilot was not injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations,…NTSB WPR25LA178Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Vancouver, WAA failure of the brake system during landing due to a hydraulic fluid leak, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB WPR25FA114Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportBell 206B II · Mountain Home Park, WAOn March 19, 2025, at 1228 Pacific daylight time, a Bell 206B II, N23SD, was substantially damaged when it impacted electrical cables and terrain near Mountain Home Park, Washington. The commercial pilot was fatally injured. The helicopter was operated as a…NTSB WPR25FA108Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportCessna A150L · Renslow, WAOn March 4, 2025, at 1555 Pacific standard time, a Cessna A150L, N6167F, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Renslow, Washington. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91…NTSB WPR25LA104Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180A · Waterville, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing roll.NTSB DCA25LA117Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing 737-832 · Seattle, WAThe Japan Airlines flight crew’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from the parked Delta Air Lines aircraft while taxiing in congested ramp conditions.NTSB WPR25LA061Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172M · Gig Harbor, WAThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go.NTSB WPR25LA053Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportGulfstream AM Corp Comm Div 690D · Spokane, WAA partial loss of engine(s) power due ice ingestion.NTSB WPR25LA014Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185E · Seattle, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing roll with a crosswind.NTSB WPR24LA319Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell 206L · Fern Prairie, WAAn aeroelastic interaction between the helicopter’s main rotor blades and nodal beam system, which resulted in oscillations that exceeded the design limits of the tailboom. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the main rotor blade manufacturer to…NTSB WPR24LA318Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172S · Seattle, WAThe Gulfstream pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the Cessna while taxiing that resulted in a ground collision.NTSB WPR24FA298Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBoeing A75L3 · Yacolt, WAThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering at a low altitude in mountainous terrain in moderately high density altitude conditions, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB WPR24LA301Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportThompson Ryan L Thompson Craft · Port Angeles, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB WPR24LA303Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T206H · Big Bend-Gold Bar, WAThe pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR24FA285Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna A185F · Kent, WAThe pilot’s failure to properly configure the amphibious landing gear for a water landing, which resulted in a touchdown on the water with the wheels extended, noseover, and airplane submersion.NTSB WPR24LA277Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech N35 · Sequim, WAAn encounter with a downdraft, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR24LA248Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150M · Ritzville, WAMaintenance personnel’s improper installation of the No. 2 cylinder exhaust valve, which allowed the valve to drop into the cylinder and resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB WPR24FA226Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Eatonville, WAThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering to avoid trees, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB WPR24LA222Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170B · Tacoma, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB WPR24LA206Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182A · Spokane Valley, WAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB WPR24FA200Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Bluestem, WAThe pilot’s failure to manage main rotor rpm during an autorotation, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control. Contributing to the accident was a loss of power for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB WPR24LA188Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDavid Fisher Murphy Moose · Ocean Shores, WAThe pilot’s hard, bounced landing, subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed, and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.NTSB WPR24FA184Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech A45 · Deer Harbor, WAThe pilot’s decision to perform an aerobatic maneuver at low level, and his misjudged entry altitude for the maneuver, which resulted in impact with water.NTSB WPR24FA182Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportVans RV-12 · Auburn, WAThe pilot’s improper installation of the control stick pushrod assemblies, which resulted in separation of the left pushrod and a total loss of roll control during flight. Contributing to the accident was the failure to detect the installation error during…NTSB WPR24LA173Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSikorsky S-55QT · Benton City, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines during a low altitude operation.NTSB WPR24LA166Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportThomas J Spencer RV-10 · Snohomish, WAThe pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point during landing with a tailwind which resulted in a runway overrun.NTSB WPR24FA156Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportExtra Flugzeugbau EA 300/L · Bandera, WAThe pilot’s decision to continue flight into icing conditions and inclement weather, which likely led to spatial disorientation when he attempted to divert from the planned course to the destination airport.NTSB WPR24LA139Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Olympia, WAThe flight instructor’s delayed action to arrest the descending, left pedal turn while maneuvering for a low-altitude hover with the helicopter near the maximum gross weight limitation, which resulted in an impact with the ground and a dynamic rollover.NTSB WPR24LA126Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna P210N · Auburn, WAAn overstress fracture of the left main landing gear actuator, which resulted in the failure of the left main landing gear to fully extend and lock into place.NTSB ANC24LA023Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150L · Deer Park, WAThe pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in the airplane contacting the ground short of the runway.NTSB WPR24LA113Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportKitfox S7 Super Sport · Asotin, WAPilot’s failure to maintain clearance from powerlines during low altitude flying.NTSB WPR24FA103Incident · No injuriesClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCirrus Design SR22T · Bellevue, WAA total loss of engine power due to a fatigue fracture of the crankshaft.NTSB WPR24LA099Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18A 150 · Dallesport, WAThe pilot’s failure to disengage the ignition prior to moving the propeller by hand resulting in the inadvertent starting of the engine.NTSB WPR24LA091Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150M · Everett, WAThe pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.NTSB WPR24LA074Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeck Michael J Sonex · Auburn, WAWater contamination within the fuel regulator air-reference system, which resulted in improper fuel metering and a loss of engine power during initial climb.NTSB WPR24LA039Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150M · Woodland, WAThe flight instructor’s inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.NTSB WPR24LA022Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Bandera, WAThe pilot’s decision to land at a closed water-soaked grass runway, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB WPR24LA017Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Eastsound, WAThe pilot's unstable approach and improper configuration of the flaps during a go-around which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB WPR24LA009Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportStephen D Phillabaum Helicycle · Deer Park, WAA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting from contamination of the fuel system during low-level flight.NTSB WPR24FA001Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCubcrafters CCK-1865 · Twisp, WAThe pilot’s failure to see and avoid a rock during an aborted landing on a hillside, the collision with which resulted in damage to the aileron system that precluded subsequent control of the airplane.