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NTSB investigations, 1988, ID

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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1988
    AND c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'ID' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB SEA89LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210D · Twin Falls, IDPrior to landing, the pilot was unable to lower the nose gear by using either the normal or emergency systems. Subsequently, he landed the acft with the main gear extended & the nose gear in the retracted position. After landing, the nose gear uplock actuator…Dec 17, 1988 · N3815Y · Substantial damageNTSB SEA89LA019Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Idaho Falls, IDPlt reportedly stole acft and departed about midnight in snowstorm. For 3 hours he buzzed local residences vehicles until fuel exhaustion. Forced lndg made in rough field. Investigation revealed plt had long history of mental illness and had falsified medical…Nov 17, 1988 · N1963P · DestroyedNTSB SEA89LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18A · Murphy, IDWhile making a low pass over a snow-covered airstrip, the plt misjudged his altitude. The aircraft's main gear made contact with six inch deep snow, & after traveling aprx 100 ft, the plane nosed over.Nov 11, 1988 · N8562C · Substantial damageNTSB SEA89LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Post Falls, IDThe plt rprtd that due to the airstrip conds, he was making a low, flat apch. He was using carb heat. When power application became necessary, just before landing, the eng did not respond immediately. The plt maintained a nose high attitude to avoid obstacles…Oct 23, 1988 · N3691J · Substantial damageNTSB SEA89FA010Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Sun Valley, IDThe pilot flew into a box canyon at a low altitude above the ground near 9000 ft MSL. While attempting to climb over a ridgeline, the aircraft stalled, entered a spin, and descended nose down until impact with the ground.Oct 12, 1988 · N8975J · DestroyedNTSB SEA89LA011Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRoman LONG-EZ · Salmon, IDThe purpose of the flight was to spot wild game during feeding time (at dusk). The surviving passenger estimated the flight visibility was about one to two mi with smoke. While flying in close proximity to rugged, mountainous terrain, the acft struck a tree…Oct 10, 1988 · N38AJ · DestroyedNTSB SEA89LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · North Fork, IDThe pilot flew the aircraft into a box canyon at dawn. The aircraft was unable to outclimb rising terrain. The aircraft impacted heavily wooded terrain at a slow airspeed at 8,000 feet MSL about 50 yards short of the crest.Oct 1, 1988 · N7548R · DestroyedNTSB SEA88LA185Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Coeur D'Alene, IDWhen pax became ill, plt elected to land in a pasture. Gear contacted dirt mound hidden by tall grass, separating gear.Sep 23, 1988 · N3647N · Substantial damageNTSB SEA88LA173Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M5-235C · Priest River, IDOn approach for lndg on rwy 27, the plt noted that the windsock was indicating strong, shifting winds. The acft settled in the flare, despite added power, resulting in hard landing.Sep 6, 1988 · N56312 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA88LA172Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportYoung-Owens Cassutt 3M · Caldwell, IDOn test flt in preparation for reno air races, plt entered power dive at 10000 ft to 230 KTS and experienced vibrations. He reduced power and entered a steep nose high climb allowing the aircraft to decelerate to near stall speed. The vibration continued. At…Sep 6, 1988 · N67Y · DestroyedNTSB SEA88LA168Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180B · Dixie, IDWhile on final apch to land at the high alt arpt, the plt elected to go around & land at a slower speed. He rprtd that as he neared the rwy on the 2nd apch, the acft enctrd a sudden wind shear, which caused it to drop & bank to the left. Subsequently, the…Sep 3, 1988 · N5085E · Substantial damageNTSB SEA88FA166Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Caldwell, IDThe plt flew to hubler field (a pvt 2800' strip) & landed. After landing on rwy 10, he taxied back to the apch end & took off again. As the acft was climbing, about 60' over trees at the departure end, it rolled abruptly to the left, entered a steep descent &…Aug 30, 1988 · N23204 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA88LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150D · Athol, IDAcft had been modified to conventional lndg gear. On landing roll, variable and gusty surface winds were encountered. Plt lost control of acft, which nosed over.Aug 20, 1988 · N4393U · Substantial damageNTSB SEA88LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCB · Oreana, IDPlt was circling a friend's ranch at low alt when acft began an uncommanded left roll. Plt was able to level wings before ground contact in rough terrain. Investigation revealed aileron attach bolt missing. Aileron had just undergone repair.Aug 15, 1988 · N9806Y · Substantial damageNTSB SEA88LA145Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech K-35 · Halley, IDEngine pwr loss occurred approaching destinaton about 2000 ft AGL. Plt switched fuel and attempted restart but failed to utilize proper procedures. Acft collided with wire fence hidden in tall vegetation on chosen forced lndg site. Investigation revealed left…Aug 7, 1988 · N3PH · Substantial damageNTSB SEA88LA137Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Coeur D'Alene, IDAfter low pass over intended landing area, acft would not outclimb rising terrain in canyon. Plt mushed into brushy clearcut area rather than collide with rough terrain. Plt report stated finding of low compression on 3 cyls. Density altitude estimated at…Jul 23, 1988 · N8109B · Substantial damageNTSB SEA88LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Athol, IDThe student pilot was practicing full stop landings. He failed to raise the flaps from full down after the previous landing. On the subsequent takeoff, the aircraft became airborne prematurely. The pilot reduced the power and the aircraft stall/mushed onto…Jul 14, 1988 · N2886S · Substantial damageNTSB SEA88FA122Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna TU-206-G · Root Ranch, IDShortly after takeoff, prior to reaching 500 feet AGL, the pilot lost control of the aircraft and struck trees. After striking trees the aircraft then impacted the ground and exploded into flames. Witnesses stated that from the time of rotation to the time…Jul 3, 1988 · N732HH · DestroyedNTSB SEA88LA118Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportI.C.A. Brasov IS-29D · Athol, IDPlt was on third flt in make/model. Witness stated approach was too low and slow to make airport. Acft made a turn to the left and then to the right. Wing dropped and acft entered stall/spin to the right and continued rotation to the ground.Jun 26, 1988 · N91419 · DestroyedNTSB SEA88LA114Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Orofino, IDPlt stated that due to encircling tstms, elected a precautionary landing at 1800-foot usfs (forrest service) emrrgency strip. Touchdown was long and go-around resulted in a stall/mush into the trees.Jun 18, 1988 · N62961 · DestroyedNTSB SEA88LA112Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182B · Athol, IDPlt landed long to avoid potential conflict with truck waiting to cross rwy. The pilot stated he experienced a tailwind after touchdown. He initiated a go-around but contacted rough terrain in overrun before becoming airborne.Jun 17, 1988 · N7112E · Substantial damageNTSB SEA88LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-260 · Clementsville, IDThe pilot was using a road as his base of operations for an aerial applications operation. During takeoff the aircrafts' wingtip struck a moving automobile's windshield. The plt did not file an accident report.May 20, 1988 · N4842Y · Substantial damageNTSB SEA88LA081Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell A-9B · Grace, IDPlt/owner not certificated for aerial application. No record found of prior experience in aerial application. Replaced certificated plt for undet reason. Witnesses observed acft enter stall/spin during first aerial application turnaround maneuver in strong…Apr 19, 1988 · N7657V · DestroyedNTSB SEA88FA069Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 680FL · Soda Springs, IDWhile en route on a night IFR cargo flt, the plt reqd & was clrd for a dscnt from an IFR cruise alt of 16,000 ft to proceed vfr-on-top. The last transmission from the acft was at 2106 when the plt acknowledged that he was familiar with the terrain along the…Apr 9, 1988 · N291NC · DestroyedNTSB SEA88LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Blackfoot, IDThe pilot lost directional control of the aircraft during gusting crosswinds. During landing rollout the aircraft veered from the centerline of the runway to the right striking a fence. The pilot had only 7 hours of flight time in this aircraft.Mar 19, 1988 · N36352 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA88LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Twin Falls, IDWhen the pilot attempted to reduce power to descend to land he was unable to obtain a power reduction due to the throttle rod end separating in flight. The pilot made a spiralling descent and then shut down the engine. The pilot misjudged his altitude and…Jan 29, 1988 · N4290R · Substantial damageNTSB SEA88LA041Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · St. Anthony, IDDuring landing onto the 50 foot wide snow covered runway, directional control was lost with the aircraft drifting to the left of the runway, striking a snow berm, and then nosing over inverted.Jan 27, 1988 · N2320E · Substantial damageNTSB SEA88FA039Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B23 · Hamer, IDThe two non instrument rated pilots (owner/pilot in command and second pilot) as well as a passenger departed medicine hat, alberta, Canada, on a pleasure flight to las vegas, Nevada. Upon arrival at great falls, Montana, both pilots were briefed on the…Jan 22, 1988 · CFWET · DestroyedNTSB SEA88LA080Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Hailey, IDThis Cessna 180 was on a VFR flight from gooding, Idaho to Hailey, Idaho when it disappeared. The wreckage was later found in a steep canyon about 15 miles from the destination. No mechanical failures were found. Good VFR weather conditions existed at the…Jan 12, 1988 · N180W · Destroyed