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 SEA83LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEagle DW-1 · Waverly, WAThe pilot was on an aerial application mission spraying dry fertilizer on an upslope when he encountered a downdraft. Heturned downslope as the acft settled but was unable to prevent ground contact. The acft contacted the soft terrain and nosed over to an…NTSB SEA83LA067Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Bremerton, WAThe aircraft collided with a tree stump during a forced landing after the engine quit during entry into the traffic pattern. When the engine stopped the pilot felt he could not make the airport and chose a field to land in to avoid trees on the final approach…NTSB SEA83LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Telma, WAThe aircraft collided with deep unplowed snow on the runway during takeoff and nosed over. The pilot stated that he had landed on frozen snow but when he returned to takeoff the snow was soft. He had a 1200 ft long portion of the runway cleared but it was…NTSB SEA83FA065Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportFairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Longview, WASeveral persons saw the helicopter flying at a cruising altitude of about 200 to 300 ft, then enter a loop type of maneuver. They lost sight of the helicopter near the bottom of the maneuver before it crashed. The plt received serious head injuries & could…NTSB SEA83LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman 164B · Toppenish, WAThe aircraft nosed over in a ditch during a landing on a gravel road after an aerial application flight. The pilot said that he lost directional control during landing rollout and one main gear went into a ditch. The aircraft then nosed over and came to rest…NTSB SEA83FU001Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportWeedhopper 1 · Woodinville, WAThe plt took off in an ultralight vehicle from a sod field. Witnesses observed that the right wing tip was dropped during the takeoff. At aprx 200 ft AGL, the vehicle entered a right spiral & impacted the ground. The lower, right wing, left/drag strut pin was…NTSB SEA83LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C-150L · Near Bremerton, WAPilot landed on a wet muddy airstrip and lost directional control during rollout. The aircraft collided with an abandoned auto parked off the side of the runway. The pilot reported the field was wet/muddy and that an unexpected tailwind increased his landing…NTSB SEA83FA060Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGlasair SH-2 · 5 Nm E. Of Kent, WAThe homebuilt acft collided with powerlines on final approach and crashed. The pilot was on a flight from one airport toanother to demonstrate his acrt to other builders of the acft. He was observed to enter the pattern and fly a low base leg and final…NTSB SEA83FA058Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Moses Lake, WAThe flight originated at the pilots private farm strip. The pilot stated that during the flight the engine 'sputtered and died'. During a power off landing attempt the passenger grabbed the controls according to the pilot. The pilot said he fought for control…NTSB SEA83LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Near Kent, WAThe instructor and student encountered extreme turbulence during a climb to 2000 feet so the took the controls and the retarded power to lower speed and lose altitude. Descent was made from 1800 feet to 1300 feet before the throttle was advanced and when it…NTSB SEA83FA054Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Seattle, WAThe aircraft collided with another parked aircraft while taxiing to takeoff. The time was dawn and the taxiway lights were on. The taxiing pilot allowed his aircraft to stray and collided with a parked PA-34. Both aircraft were damaged substantially. The…NTSB SEA83FA052Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-220C · Near Asotin, WAWhile flying in the vicinity of the snake river, the engine lost power. Emergency landing areas were limited. The plt elected to land on a road Near the river. While in a right turn to line up with the road, the acft collided with a single power line, then…NTSB SEA83LA053Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Winthrop, WAThe aircraft was crash-landed in the snow after the pilot flew into a box canyon. The pilot was following a highway oversnow covered terrain and took a wrong turn. By the time the error was realized, it was too late to reverse course or climb out. A forced…NTSB SEA83LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Mesa, WADuring a short/soft field landing, the nose gear collapsed and the aircraft nosed over. The instructor was demonstratingthe landing at a private airstrip. He reported that upon touchdown, the aircraft rolled about 50 feet, then the nose gear dug in and the…NTSB SEA83LA046Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Yakima, WAAircraft lost power during night cross-country and was landed on a highway. During landing the aircraft collided with a pickup truck a tree and a fence. The aircraft had run out of fuel.NTSB SEA83LA209Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 14-19-3 · Goldendale, WAThe pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight planning, which resulted in flight into adverse weather conditions and clearance from trees not maintained. Factors contributing to the accident included the clouds, low ceilings, and turbulence.NTSB SEA83LA039Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 727 · Near Yakima, WADuring a climb to cruise, one passenger was injured when turbulence was encountered at about 20,500 ft MSL. The injured passenger was a 73 year old male, a retired priest and the only passenger not seated and wearing a seatbelt. As he exited the restroom, the…NTSB SEA83FA038Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T303 · Willard, WABefore takeoff, the plt received a wx briefing & filed an IFR flt plan to Idaho falls, id at 1300 ft. he took off at 1804 PST. At 1814 PST, just prior to calling level at 13,000 ft, he reported he was encountering light turbulence & light rime ice. Aprx 4 min…NTSB SEA83FYP01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportBurke-Parker Quickie · Richland, WAWitnesses first observed the acft proceeding southbound over the departure end of rwy 19 at an altitude of APPROXIMATELY50 ft. the acft then continued southbound at tree-top level for approximately 1 mile in level flt. It then turned eastbound & shortly after…NTSB SEA83FA033Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 214B · Near Randle, WAThe acft departed a private heliport & impacted a mountain at the 3,400 ft level. The wreckage was located about one mile east from the heliport. The impact site was hidden behind a ridge & is not visible from the heliport or the access road to the heliport.…NTSB SEA83LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Vancouver, WAAfter landing, the pilot began taxiing to the parking area. While taxiing, he came to an area where he tried to taxi between a fuel truck and a Beech baron. The pilot stated that he misjudged the distance between his right wing tip and the fuel truck and the…NTSB SEA83FA029Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172A · Renton, WAThe eng lost power during takeoff at about 200 ft AGL. The acft then executed a left descending 180 deg turn & crashed on the flightline of an acft company. Investigation revealed that the fuel filter bowl contained about 1/2 fuel & 1/2 water, and the…NTSB SEA83LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · Spanaway, WAThe pilot reported that while climbing through about 75 to 100 ft AGL, the engine lost power. He maneuvered the aircraft straight ahead to land beyond a highway. There were transmission lines on both sides of the roadway. The pilot believed he had…NTSB SEA83FA022Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Gorst, WAThe acft collided with a mtn drg a VFR flt under IMC. An arts-iii radar printout showed the acft was maintaining a fairly continuous heading until radar coverage was lost. The wreckage was located about 3.4 mi north of the last radar plot. ATC confirmed loss…NTSB SEA83FA018Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Lynnwood, WAThe eng failed approaching the arpt at low altitude. The acft struck trees during a descending turn toward a power company right-of-way. Investigation revealed that the impulse drive springs on both magnetos had failed in fatigue. The springs are not assigned…NTSB SEA83LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFroehlich M-II · Everett, WAPilot acting as safety pilot for a friend in formation under the hood in another aircraft. He noticed his fuel was low, called his friend and headed for home. When his engine quit 2 miles from paine field he ditched. The aircraft sank and was not recovered.NTSB SEA83LA016Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-1B · Ritzville, WAThe pilot reported that during a landing, the aircraft bounced twice and went off the left side of the runway. Reportedly, he initiated a go-around, but the plane struck a fence and crashed.NTSB SEA83LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 340 · Bellevue, WAAccording to the pilot, the right engine lost power at or shortly after rotation for takeoff. Reportedly, there was insufficient room to stop on the runway with a house near the end. He opted to continue the takeoff and fly to a safe landing area. He stated…NTSB SEA83LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C35 · Seattle, WAWhile hand propping to start, the engine went to full power. The pilot gained access to the controls as the aircraft began to move against the locked brakes. However, he was unable to stop the plane before it hit a Beech 58P, N3664G. The pilot reported that…NTSB SEA83LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech J35 · Friday Harbor, WAWhile on the takeoff roll, the engine was slow to accelerate, and just prior to rotation, it coughed and sputtered. The takeoff was abandoned, but the pilot was unable to stop the aircraft on the remaining runway. The aircraft penetrated the perimeter fence…NTSB SEA83LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-36 · Mattawa, WAWhile landing on a farm road to pick up seed, the left main gear encountered a soft area on the left side of the roadway. The aircraft began drifting to the left and would not respond to the use of right rudder and brake. It traversed a recently-filled ditch.…NTSB SEA82DA174Accident · No injuriesFinal reportTanke Goldwing · Harrington, WAAfter a local pleasure flight, the pilot returned to a farm strip for landing. Due to a windshift, the pilot attempted a landing 90 degrees from that of the takeoff. The aircraft struck powerlines while on the approach.NTSB SEA82IA170Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Cashmere, WAWhile descending through 7500 ft the pilot observed smoke entering the cockpit from the instrument panel area. An attempt was made to isolate the source by shutting off various electrical components. The smoke continued to appear intermittently before the…NTSB SEA82DA166Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBeech C23 · Yakima, WAThe aircraft was on the last leg of a flight from California to Yakima, Washington. It had not been refueled during a stop at goldendale, Washington. While descending toward Yakima, the pilot reported to the tower that he was out of fuel. During a forced…NTSB SEA82DA165Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-28-180C · Renton, WAPilot parked aircraft with engine running to discharge passenger. Passenger jumped off right wing into prop.NTSB SEA82DA164Accident · No injuriesFinal reportHiller-Soloy UH-12E · Spirit Lake, WAPilot performed autorotation from 2000 feet to check RPM. At 200-300 feet when collective was added power loss occurred. Aircraft landed hard and severed tail boom. Logging support operations.NTSB SEA82DA157Accident · No injuriesFinal reportErcoupe 415C · Kingston, WAPilot thought he could not clear power lines and trees after takeoff so he aborted takeoff & slid 250 ft off the runway, nosing over. The pilot mentioned that it was hot & there was a slight tailwind. This was the first time the pilot has used the airstrip.NTSB SEA82AA155Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · 23 Mi Ene Toutl, WAWhile on a sightseeing flt in the Mt. St.helens national volcanic monument area the acft crashed on the mud flats of the north fork of the toutle river in a relatively flat & open area. There were indications of a massive oil leak from the eng area in flight.…NTSB SEA82DA156Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 172N · Cle Elum, WAThe pilot elected to get additional cross-country and mountain flying time, so she elected to fly to Cle Elum, WA. Upon arrival, she flew over and observed the wind sock to be limp. While on approach to runway 25, she decided she was too low and executed a…NTSB SEA82DA153Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportAmerican AA-1A · Paulsbo, WAAfter demonstrating a practice forced landing approach, a climb was started. Short thereafter, the engine lost power and an actual forced landing was made in a wooded area. The aircraft was damaged beyond economical repair when it struck trees during the…NTSB SEA82DA152Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna TR182 · Omak, WAWitnesses stated that the aircraft bounced after touchdown. After touching down a second time the aircraft swerved to the left and departed the runway hard surface. The pilot added power and attempted to go-around, became airborne and struck rising terrain.…NTSB SEA82DA150Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Auburn, WAN1338J experienced a brake line failure and taxied into Piper PA-28, N8316A, that was parked in the warm-up area. There were no injuries.NTSB SEA82DA147Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportMaule BEE DEE M-4 · Yakima, WAThe pilot reported that just as he became airborne, an uncontrollable left roll developed. The left wing contacted the ground and the aircraft cartwheeled. An investigation revealed that the aileron balance and control cables were reversed to the aileron…NTSB SEA82DA146Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAuster A.O.P.6 · Toledo, WAAircraft lost wooden propeller during cruise. Aircraft was forced to land on a highway. During approach aircraft wing hit a light pole and yawed. During touchdown it bounced hard on left main landing gear which collapsed.NTSB SEA82DA162Accident · No injuriesFinal reportNorth American AT-6C · Bellingham, WAWhile the student pilot was on a cross-country flight, he landed at Bellingham, WA with a 4 knot crosswind. During the landing sequence, the aircraft touched down hard and the pilot lost directional control. He reported that the left gear failed when the…NTSB SEA82FA142Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA32-300 · Shelton, WAWitnesses 3 miles west of the arpt heard the sounds of the departing acft. As the acft proceeded northbound, sounds of eng power cycling were heard, followed by increasing noise levels as if the acft was returning to the field. At the sudden sound of high…NTSB SEA82DA141Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Olympia, WAThis was the student pilot's first night flight. The instructor pilot reported that on the second landing, the aircraft struck an elevated set of approach lights, short of the runway.NTSB SEA82DA139Accident · No injuriesFinal reportEnstrom F280 · Seattle, WAHelicopter made an emergency forced landing after power loss aircraft landed heavily in loose dirt and damaged skids and rotors. Post-accident exam found "throttle activating arm was improperly engaged to throttle stop."NTSB SEA82DA138Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 150 · Forks, WAThe student pilot, on a night cross country flight, became lost, disoriented and low on fuel. He established radio communications with seattle center and was radar vectored to Forks, WA, airport. The pilot was not able to see the runway lights or the…NTSB SEA82DA137Accident · No injuriesFinal reportHughes 369D · Shelton, WADuring a sight seeing flight the pilot smelled a burning odor and prepared to make a precautionary off-airport landing. Shortly thereafter, engine RPM decayed and an autorotative landing was effected on a dirt road. On touchdown, the main rotor blades flexed…