NTSB investigations, WA
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\" = '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 SEA89LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210K · Anacortes, WADuring a gusty crosswind landing, touchdown was accomplished about 500 feet past the runway threshold. The aircraft bounced at touchdown. The pilot stated that he thought he had a flat main tire. The pilot momentarily added power after touchdown to go-around…NTSB SEA89LA013Accident · 4 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210E · Wenatchee, WAThe acft crashed while the plt was on a x-country flt at dawn. Impact occurred on rising, rocky terrain in a box canyon area at an elev of about 6000 ft. no ground scars were evident, but the acft impacted on a rocky slide area. It came to rest in one area…NTSB SEA89LA012Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLaycock Baby Great Lakes · Graham, WAEng lost pwr while in cruise on local flt. Plt attempted to return to field but contacted trees during emerg descent to forced lndg. Investigation revealed presence of water in fuel system. Fuel sediment bowl was automotive type with aviation drain installed.…NTSB SEA89LA009Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft 15A · Skykomish, WAThe plt made an apch over tall trees to land on a 2050 ft strip. The acft touched down on wet turf with about 500 ft of rwy remaining. The plt was unable to stop the acft on the remaining rwy. Subsequently, it contd off the departure end & went into a large…NTSB SEA89LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Cashmere, WAPlt landed short of hard surface, collapsing lndg gear.NTSB SEA89FA006Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech B-99A · East Sound, WAThe crew elected to depart the airport under a special VFR clearance. Wx at the departure airport was 700 ft ovc with visibility 1 and 1/4 miles. The destination airport was within 25 nautical miles of the departure airport and was reporting a bkn ceiling of…NTSB SEA89LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLet L-13 · Enumclaw, WAThe pilot allowed the aircraft to become too close to terrain while soaring. A steep turn to reverse direction resulted in entry into an accelerated stall at low altitude. The pilot lowered the nose of the aircraft to recover, however, while lowering the nose…NTSB SEA89FA002Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Prosser, WAThe flight was on initial climb after takeoff at 400 AGL when the engine quit. During the ensuing forced landing, the aircraft impacted on an interstate highway perpendicular to the roadway, bounced into open pasture land, impacted a rock berm and burst into…NTSB SEA89FA001Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna Robertson 337A · Eliza Island, WAThis Cessna/robertson 337 was departing from a 1600 foot grass strip in VFR conditions. There were gusting head winds estimated at 15 knots. At the midpoint of the runway the aircraft made a steep climbing left turn, stalling after about 180 degrees of turn.…NTSB SEA89LA004Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Bellingham, WADrg the initial climb after takeoff, the eng lost power. Subsequently, the acft was damaged drg an emergency landing in a rough field northwest of the arpt. A post-acdnt eng run-up was made with a club prop installed. The eng operated normally to 1500 RPM…NTSB SEA88LA192Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207 · Center Island, WAThe plt was landing upslope on a one-way 1700 ft rwy in wind that was variable & changing from calm to gusts from the north. The plt rprtd a northerly gust cond occurred as he was landing. Subsequently, the acft floated beyond the desired touchdown point &…NTSB SEA88LA193Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Renton, WAThe student pilot was returning from a long solo cross country. The runway was undergoing construction. 2,300 feet remained for landing. Landing needed to be accomplished over barriers. The student pilot had approach flaps set. The tower asked the pilot to…NTSB SEA88LA189Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Toledo, WAThe plt took off from an uncontrolled strip in marginal wx conds, believing he could affect a departure to good VFR conds. Shortly after takeoff, he enctrd solid IMC & momentarily lost control of the acft. After regaining control & having lost altitude, he…NTSB SEA88LA188Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSvensson Bushby Mustang II · Everett, WAJust prior to the acdnt, witnesses saw the acft in a steep, high speed descent. Impact occurred in soft, marshy terrain & much of the wreckage was buried. No mechanical reason was found for a loss of control; however, the acft was extensively damaged drg…NTSB SEA88LA186Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12D · Seattle, WAPlt received ATIS info which advised of gusty crosswind conditions and low level wind shear and recommended contacting Seattle radio(fss) for further info. Plt did not contact fss and initiated takeoff. At 100-200 ft AGL, acft encountered turbulence, pitched…NTSB SEA88LA183Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Hadlock, WAThe recently certificated pilot departed on a two hour round-robin flight to attend a meeting and was advised to expect fog on return. The aircraft was flown for one hour prior to this flight and was not refueled. No record of a wx brief was found. Prior to…NTSB SEA88LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEagle DW-1 · Wenatchee, WAAfter takeoff, plt noted wind increasing. Plt then made downwind 300 ft AGL survey run of field to be sprayed abutting columbia river. In procedure turn over river at completion of run, acft encountered 'sinkhole' wihch plt could not counter with full power…NTSB SEA88LA178Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Shelton, WAAbout 10 mins after t/o, the plt noted the engine running rough and elected to return to the point of departure for precautionary lndg. Approach was high and fast, leading to balked lndg. On throttle application, eng quit. Acft collided with trees beyond…NTSB SEA88FA176Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 204B · Entiat, WAThe acft was on contract to state of WA and working to suppress a forest fire using a water bucket suspended on a long line. The acft had refueled at a temporary heliport at Entiat, WA and was enroute to the work area 15 NM sw of Entiat but did not arrive at…NTSB SEA88LA175Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Seattle, WAPlt landed with 80 deg right cross wind of 8 KTS, groundlooped to right. The plt said that ATIS info gave the wind as 220 degrees at 8 KTS; however his EST from windsock observation included gusts of 15 KTS. The observing station reported no gusts on the date…NTSB SEA88LA171Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Leavenworth, WAOn initial climb over trees bordering 2500-FT mountain strip, plt experienced sudden and severe wind gusts beyond his capability to counter. Acft collided with trees and terrain.NTSB SEA88LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5 · Toledo, WAThe pilot aborted the first takeoff due to the engine not developing full power. After another run up, the pilot elected to make another takeoff. The pilot aborted midfield, by retarding the power and applying heavy braking, due to the aircraft not developing…NTSB SEA88LA165Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLatham Alco Coupe · Bremerton, WAPlt had about 4 hrs exp in make and model and 116 hrs total pilot time. Flew 'about 2 hrs' on 15 gals fuel and was making touch and go lndgs when power was lost. Acft nosed over during forced lndg in soft terrain. There was no evidence of fuel on board.NTSB SEA88LA162Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Seattle, WAStudent pilot executed improper flare resulting in hard landing. This was a solo flt. The student said he was high on final but thought it was okay. When he flared to land the acft dropped to the rwy and bounced. The student said he added power and raised the…NTSB SEA88LA161Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Shelton, WAThe pilot reported a complete loss of power in cruise flight while ferrying an aircraft to its home base after an annual inspection. The pilot landed in a small field of rye crop. The pilot stated that the size of the field precluded a normal approach. The…NTSB SEA88FA154Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210E · N Bonneville, WAWhile on a flt from oroville to orchards, WA, the acft was about 25 to 30 mi east of the destn when it collided with trees & crashed. Impact occurred aprx 100 ft below the top of a ridgeline at an elev of about 1755 ft. a witness, who heard the crash, rprtd…NTSB SEA88LA152Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCassutt III · Shelton, WAAcft had been restored and recertificated since last flight in 1969. On initial test flight takeoff, plt immediately turned to and flew low, slow landing pattern circuit with sounds of reduced power, colliding with trees in final approach turn. Investigation…NTSB SEA88LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Leavenworth, WAThe PIC reported that during a practice helicopter autorotation to a power recovery, the pilot under instruction held the flare too long. The helicopter's tail guard and tail rotor struck the ground and the aircraft began to spin. The PIC reduced the throttle…NTSB SEA88LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWeatherly 620 · Wilbur, WAThe pilot reported that an engine power loss occurred during an aerial application maneuver. The pilot made a forced landing in rough terrain. Examination of the engine revealed deteriorated seals in the engine driven fuel pump. Exam of the electric fuel pump…NTSB SEA88LA146Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Veradale, WAThe pilot stated a high sink rate developed on final approach which he was unable to arrest with power. Acft landed hard and short, contacting a 3-FT berm at end of grass strip. During roll-out, flames were noted in aft cabin area. Occupants exited and acft…NTSB SEA88LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Moses Lake, WAWhile on his first x-country flt in this type aircraft, the pilot decided to land short of the destination due to low fuel. The engine quit from fuel exhaustion during descent. The aircraft nosed over on touchdown in a soft irrigated field one mile from the…NTSB SEA88LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Auburn, WAThe student pilot was practicing touch and go landings. On the eighth landing the aircraft bounced. The pilot stated that he lost control of the aircraft during the attempted recovery. The aircraft departed the runway and collided with a power company meter.NTSB SEA88LA141Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Ft. Lewis, WAThe pilot had just received his fixed wing rating. The pilot stated that he made a hard landing. The aircraft then began to porpoise. On the third bounce the nosegear failed and the aircraft departed the runway. As the aircraft came to rest a small fire…NTSB SEA88LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Monroe, WAThe pilot reported that he encountered a downdraft on final. He added power for a go-around; however, a wingtip struck the ground. The aircraft cartwheeled and came to rest to the left of the runway.NTSB SEA88LA194Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 65-LB · Ephrata, WAThe pilot set the parking brake, then hand-propped the aircraft. He did not tie the aircraft down nor was it chocked. Also, he momentarily left the aircraft unattended; at that time, it began moving & subsequently collided with a parked aircraft.NTSB SEA88LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G164A · Colfax, WAOn departure with a load of chemical, ag plt attempted to outclimb rising terrain ahead. The aircraft collided with terrain in a stall/mush.NTSB SEA88LA134Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Eastsound, WAPlt was cruising at 200 feet over the water, looked down to get a chart under his seat and collided with the water.NTSB SEA88LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-2 · Seattle, WAOn the first leg of the scheduled float plane flight the plt had landed on lake union to embark addl pax. As the acft decelerated 'off the step,' a power boat converged on acft path. Plt made rudder input to avoid collision and wingtip contacted water.NTSB SEA88LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Roche Harbor, WAPlt was attempting no flap landing on down-sloping narrow runway in variable and gusty wind conds. Hard landing resulted in departure from hard surface, encounter with parallel ditch and rock, and noseover.NTSB SEA88IA121Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas DC-8-73F · Seattle, WACrew noted inflight indications of loss of hydraulic fluid, then carried out standard procedures per crew manual. Emerg hyd sys used to lower flaps for lndg. Acft landed with four right brakes locked. The tires blew and the wheels were ground flat.…NTSB SEA88FA120Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Skykomish, WAThe noninstrument rated pilot was attempting to follow us highway 2 westbound across the cascades mountains. According to several witnesses upon cresting the stevens pass area at an altitude of 4300 feet MSL (approximately 250 feet AGL) he encountered low…NTSB SEA88LA116Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTeratron Tierra 2 · Kent, WAPlt was intentionally taxiing on grass between paved runway and taxiway for better tailwheel control. The acft struck an unseen obstruction in dusk conditions.NTSB SEA88LA115Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPeterson J-4 · Ephrata, WAThe glider plt was maneuvering for a thermal when he encountered a downdraft. The plt said insufficient altitude remained for an airport landing. An off-airport landing on rough terrain resulted in damage to the glider.NTSB SEA88FA113Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech 58P · Bellevue, WAThe plt reported that 20 gallons of fuel was added on may 18 and stated this brought the main tanks up to near full (160 gal). Between that fueling and the acc a total of 6.0 hours were recorded and an additional 80 gallons of fuel was added. Records at the…NTSB SEA88LA110Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca O58B · Bremerton, WADuring cruise, eng lost power. Plt attempted to restore power with no success; eng power was surging but less than enough to sustain flight. Forced landing was executed into rough terrain. Inspection revealed fuel selector deteriorated by age and use. The…NTSB SEA88IA108Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-200 · Seattle, WAAfter the main gear touched down, thrust levers were placed in the idle reverse position. Once the aircraft's nose gear contacted the runway, braking and full reverse thrust was applied. The aircraft started to drift to the left of the runway centerline. The…NTSB SEA88LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Kelso, WAThe plt stated that he selected rnwy 29 in very gusty conditions. He believed the landing was made with no problems. As the acft slowed below 45 mph it suddenly veered to the right. The plt failed to control the drift. The acft departed the runway and…NTSB SEA88LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Wenatchee, WAAirframe ice was accumulating on the aircraft at 13,000 feet so the pilot requested an altitude of 14,000 feet. At 14,000 feet the pilot lost control of the aircraft and descended down to 6,500 feet before recovering. The pilot had stated that he felt he had…NTSB SEA88LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Olympia, WAAfter reducing power in order to land onto the runway a total loss of power occurred. The aircraft was landed short of the ruwnay and during landing roll a ditch was struck collapsing the right main and nose gear. Aircraft inspection revealed 2 2/3 gallons of…NTSB SEA88LA101Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Lester State, WAThe pilot inadvertently flew into a narrow valley with trees on both sides and steep rising terrain during climb to cruise. The aircraft was not able to outclimb the rising terrain, so the pilot slowed the aircraft to 40 m.p.h. and attempted a shallow…