NTSB investigations, WA
180,616 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,594 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 SEA03LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A35 · Freeland, WAA partially blocked fuel injector which led to an over temperature condition in the cylinders resulting in a loss of engine power during cruise flight. Sandy terrain conditions for the landing was a factor.NTSB SEA03LA141Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGreat Lakes 2T-1A-2 · Newman Lake, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object while on final approach for landing. Trees and inadequate visual lookout were factors.NTSB SEA03LA136Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Sullivan Lake, WAThe pilot-in-command's downwind landing. A contributing factor was the tailwind condition.NTSB SEA03LA135Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-D · Arlington, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain proper approach speed and landing touch down point resulting in a runway overrun. A factor was the tailwind condition.NTSB SEA03LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportArcher S-18T · Arlington, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed above Vs (stalling speed) while making a close-in base-to-final turn.NTSB SEA03LA132Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHanks Avid Flyer · Toledo, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a simulated emergency descent. Inadequate remedial action was a factor.NTSB SEA03LA131Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Stuart Island, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance while maneuvering to land. Contributing factors included the tree and the sunglare condition.NTSB SEA03LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20-J · Renton, WAIn-flight failure of the electric landing gear motor during the initial takeoff climb.NTSB SEA03FA124Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36TC · East Wenatchee, WALoss of engine power due to fuel starvation that resulted from the right wing tank reaching an unusable fuel level. Also causal was an unapproved alteration of the aircraft’s fuel system. Contributing to the accident were the incorrect installation of an…NTSB SEA03FA121Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportLamb RV-4 · Vail, WAA loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the non-operating (vandalized) runway lights, the pilot's delayed departure to his…NTSB SEA03LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-235C · Moses Lake, WAAn improper flare which resulted in a bounced landing during landing. The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and soft terrain were factors which eventually led to the aircraft nosing over.NTSB SEA03LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-7-235C · Moses Lake, WAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the landing roll. Factors include gusty crosswinds.NTSB SEA03CA112Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177 · Woodland, WAThe pilot's premature liftoff and his failure to maintain/obtain airspeed and directional control during takeoff.NTSB SEA03LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcCarty Avid Magnum · Renton, WAThe flight instructor's unexpected encounter with control interference when the student applied brakes during the landing roll.NTSB SEA03FA106Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportDowner RC-3 · Yelm, WAThe failure of the pilot to abort the takeoff roll. Factors contributing to the accident included the failure of the aircraft to accelerate for undetermined reasons and the trees.NTSB SEA03LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Seattle, WAThe dual student's failure to maintain aircraft control and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. Contributing factors were the crosswind condition and the flight instructor's lack of experience.NTSB SEA03LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell International S-2R · Royal City, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a 20 foot high post while applying chemicals to an agricultural field, which resulted in impact damage to the right main landing gear, and ultimately to a collapse of the subject gear during the subsequent…NTSB SEA03LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Kent, WAThe failure of the flaps to operate properly for undetermined reasons during the initial climb and subsequent aborted takeoff. A factor was the collapse of the main landing gear due to an inadequate amount of time for the gear extension process to be…NTSB SEA03LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPippert Zenith Air CH 701 · Rochester, WALoose jet in the carburetor while on climb out resulting in a loss of engine power.NTSB SEA03LA095Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRans S-14 · Pasco, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering. A physical impairment due to alcohol was a factor.NTSB SEA03FA089Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Republic, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall and subsequent loss of control during low altitude maneuvering.NTSB SEA03LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Wenatchee, WAFailure of the nose gear steering system for undetermined reasons during the landing roll.NTSB SEA03LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 N · Center Island, WAThe pilot did not attain the proper touchdown point during landing. The pilot's diverted attention, deer near the runway, and trees were factors.NTSB SEA03LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Basin City, WAThe failure of the torque sensor idler gear duplex bearing during agricultural aerial application, resulting in a total power loss and a forced landing. Factors include tall wheat and soft terrain.NTSB SEA03LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Colville, WAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions on landing. A contributing factor was a crosswind.NTSB SEA03LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAllen SA-300 · Yakima, WADirectional control was not maintained during the landing roll. A steering spring disconnected as a result of a tailwheel shimmy was a factor.NTSB SEA03LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F-35 · Anacortes, WAThe pilot's inadvertent selection of the incorrect fuel tank selector position (OFF) while in cruise flight over open water, and his failure to activate the fuel wobble-pump. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain.NTSB SEA03LA075Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDeJager RV-6 · Bellingham, WAThe pilot's inadequate in flight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of power.NTSB SEA03LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPilatus B4-PC11AF · Enumclaw, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were the crosswind/tailwind conditions and the trees which the glider impacted.NTSB SEA03LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Pasco, WAThe pilot's inadequate remedial action when his aircraft began to veer during the landing roll, and his ultimate failure to maintain directional control which resulted in a ground loop. Factors include the pilot's momentary diversion of his attention during…NTSB SEA03LA072Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchempp-Hirth Cirrus · Ephrata, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while on final approach for landing. Low airspeed was a factor.NTSB SEA03LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFokker F27MK 600 · Port Townsend, WAThe failure of the accessory drive shaft due to deterioration of bearing number 1 in the aft fork of the universal joint for undetermined reasons during cruise flight.NTSB SEA03FA165Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 320D · Mazama, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering. Mountainous terrain, trees and mountain obscuration were factors.NTSB SEA03LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAvia Stroitel AC-5M · Richland, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and the failure of the propeller drive assembly. A factor contributing to the accident was the inadvertent stall.NTSB SEA03LA058Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Taholah, WAThe entanglement of the fuel quantity sender float in the start pump wiring within the fuel tank as a result of the wiring not being properly secured. This rendered the fuel gauge inaccurate and the low fuel warning light inoperative which led to fuel…NTSB SEA03LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Gig Harbor, WAA total loss of power for undetermined reasons during base turn.NTSB SEA03LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22B · Mabton, WAA partial loss of power, for undetermined reasons, during a shallow approach, that ultimately lead to a situation where the pilot found it necessary to attempt a forced landing while the helicopter was moving slightly sideways. Factors include rough/uneven…NTSB SEA03LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiperlight SNS-8 · South Prairie, WAThe failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft during the crosswind turn resulting in an inadvertent spin entry, followed by his intentional stall to a landing resulting in a hard landing and subsequent nose over.NTSB SEA03LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Packwood, WALoss of partial engine power for undetermined reasons during the initial climb after takeoff. Loose gravel/sandy was a factor during the landing roll.NTSB SEA03IA046Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing DC-9-82 · Seattle, WAThe flight crew's misidentification of the parallel taxiway as the active runway, resulting in the flight crew executing a landing on the taxiway. Factors include sunglare from the wet paved surfaces, and a visual illusion created by the airport surface…NTSB SEA03FA041Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrubert KIS TRI-R TR-1 · Puyallup, WAThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate flying airspeed during the turn from crosswind to downwind resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent collision with terrain (ground).NTSB SEA03LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Everett, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. Contributing factors were the rime icing conditions, and the soft terrain encountered on the off runway rollout.NTSB SEA03LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E18S · Burlington, WAThe pilot's failure to adequately remove ice/frost from the aircraft and to maintain airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff. An inadequate preflight was a factor.NTSB SEA03LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Prosser, WAImproper flare while landing. Factors include rough uneven terrain.NTSB SEA03LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Ellensburg, WAAircraft control was not maintained during the landing roll. A tailwind and a snow bank were factors.NTSB SEA03FA028Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Eastsound, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the water and his failure to reset the altimeter to the local barometric pressure. Contributing factors were fog and night conditions.NTSB SEA03LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportClassic Fighter Industries ME-262 Reproduction · Everett, WAFailure of the left main gear hydraulic actuator locking slide during landing. Factors include an embankment adjacent to the landing runway.NTSB SEA03FA026Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Gig Harbor, WAThe loss of engine power in the climb due to the fracture of the number seven engine crankshaft cheek due to the propagation of a fatigue crack initiation point. Factors include a vehicle pulling onto the road that the pilot selected for his forced emergency…NTSB SEA03FA025Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Tacoma, WAA loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fatigue failure of the crankshaft as a result of an inadequate quality of material during the manufacturing process. Trees were a factor.NTSB SEA03LA020Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-1 · Chehalis, WAThe total loss of engine power, for undetermined reasons, while the aircraft was on a VFR final approach. No suitable terrain for landing and water were factors.