NTSB investigations, 1994, OR
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.
Cases per year
| 1962 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1964 | 74 |
| 1965 | 88 |
| 1966 | 121 |
| 1967 | 121 |
| 1968 | 84 |
| 1969 | 80 |
| 1970 | 68 |
| 1971 | 77 |
| 1972 | 75 |
| 1973 | 84 |
| 1974 | 71 |
| 1975 | 77 |
| 1976 | 81 |
| 1977 | 95 |
| 1978 | 88 |
| 1979 | 90 |
| 1980 | 76 |
| 1981 | 75 |
| 1982 | 82 |
| 1983 | 65 |
| 1984 | 70 |
| 1985 | 56 |
| 1986 | 51 |
| 1987 | 40 |
| 1988 | 41 |
| 1989 | 45 |
| 1990 | 49 |
| 1991 | 51 |
| 1992 | 48 |
| 1993 | 39 |
| 1994 | 46 |
| 1995 | 56 |
| 1996 | 60 |
| 1997 | 56 |
| 1998 | 40 |
| 1999 | 43 |
| 2000 | 56 |
| 2001 | 47 |
| 2002 | 39 |
| 2003 | 48 |
| 2004 | 40 |
| 2005 | 54 |
| 2006 | 38 |
| 2007 | 47 |
| 2008 | 40 |
| 2009 | 31 |
| 2010 | 40 |
| 2011 | 31 |
| 2012 | 35 |
| 2013 | 31 |
| 2014 | 18 |
| 2015 | 29 |
| 2016 | 23 |
| 2017 | 27 |
| 2018 | 31 |
| 2019 | 42 |
| 2020 | 23 |
| 2021 | 36 |
| 2022 | 24 |
| 2023 | 23 |
| 2024 | 30 |
| 2025 | 20 |
| 2026 | 23 |
Where
Latest cases
Query with SQL
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\") = 1994
AND c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'OR' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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") = 1994 AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'OR' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB SEA95LA023Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Yamhill, ORFailure of the pilot to maintain adequate altitude/clearance, while maneuvering to a hover, which allowed the external load cable/hook to become snagged and to rebound into the path of the main rotor blades.NTSB SEA95FA018Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Klamath Falls, ORThe VFR pilot's attempt to continue the flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain altitude/clearance with the mountainous terrain below him. Contributing to the accident was a downdraft.NTSB SEA95LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A23 · La Grande, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors include the soft, wet airstrip, and a ditch near the side of the runway.NTSB SEA95LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Albany, ORThe failure of the dual student to maintain a proper glidepath and the pilot-in-command's inadequate supervision.NTSB SEA95LA007Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBony MB-1 · Madras, ORThe jamming of the rudder during due to undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate flying speed while attempting to take remedial action.NTSB SEA95LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Bend, ORThe failure of the landing gear downlock mechanism to engage due to undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA95LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Florence, ORThe pilot-in-command's failure to properly recover from a bounced landing, and his failure to compensate for wind conditions and maintain directional control during the landing rollout. Contributing to the accident were gusty crosswinds.NTSB SEA94FA247Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Roseburg, ORthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain.NTSB SEA94LA226Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Yamhill, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor to the accident was: an inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB SEA94LA223Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 320B · Hood River, ORThe pilot's failure to insure that the fuel selector was in the proper position which resulted in fuel starvation.NTSB SEA94LA219Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150E · Mcminnville, ORThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control, and his inadequate remedial action. Factors include soft terrain in the vicinity of the runway.NTSB SEA94LA216Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Redmond, ORProper touchdown point was not attained. A factor to the accident was inadequate remedial action.NTSB SEA94LA213Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Nehalem, ORThe separation of the landing gear transmission assembly from its attach bracket rivets due to undetermined reasons. It was not possible for the landing gear to be locked down during the landing roll due to this separation.NTSB SEA94FA208Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Butte Falls, ORThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate altitude and clearance from trees while maneuvering.NTSB SEA94LA204Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Bend, ORImproper use of the carburetor heat by the pilot, which resulted in a loss of engine performance. A factor related to the accident was: rough terrain in the emergency landing area.NTSB SEA94FA199Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Salem, ORFailure of the pilot to see-and-avoid the occupied canoe. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's improper planning/decision and excessive taxi speed.NTSB SEA94FA194Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportHughes 369HS · Seaside, ORInflight collision with terrain for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA94LA179Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKaman HH43F · John Day, ORFailure of a turbine compressor wheel. The lack of suitable terrain for an autorotation/forced landing was a factor.NTSB SEA94LA183Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell UH-1B · Pilot Rock, ORDirectional control was not maintained for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA94LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportConsolidated Aeronautics PBY-5A · Lincoln City, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a boat dock during the aborted takeoff. Factors include the pilot's poor inflight decision to land on a narrow lake under unfavorable wind conditions, and strong crosswinds during the attempted takeoff.NTSB SEA94LA171Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22M · Portland, ORTail rotor gearbox failure due to inadequate assembly and inspection procedures by the manufacturer.NTSB SEA94LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Prineville, ORThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor was gusty wind conditions.NTSB SEA94LA156Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBurkhart Grob G-109B · Bend, ORThe pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to drugs, which led to his failure to maintain control of the aircraft.NTSB SEA94LA157Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Chiloquin, ORFuel exhaustion due to a false indication on the fuel quantity sensor.NTSB SEA94LA155Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Hubbard, ORDelayed in flight planning/decision.NTSB SEA94LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Hillsboro, ORThe improper servicing of the skid shock struts.NTSB SEA94LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-26D · North Plains, ORProper touch down point was not obtained. Factors to the accident were: canopy not secured, and inadequate preflight planning/preparation.NTSB SEA94LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSiai-Marchetti SF.260B · Prospect, ORThe fracture of a connecting rod. Factors include no suitable forced landing site, and a fence and irrigation system in the field where the forced landing took place.NTSB SEA94LA137Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38 · Sweet Home, ORThe pilot delayed using carburetor heat until the engine had already lost power due to ice forming in the carburetor throat. Factors include carburetor icing conditions, and rough/uneven terrain in the field where the forced landing was made.NTSB SEA94T#A01Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportHiller UH-12E · Eugene, ORNTSB SEA94LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Hillsboro, ORPoor in-flight planning. Factors to the accident were: inadequate remedial action and uncontrolled porpoise.NTSB SEA94LA109Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Summerville, ORThe pilot did not maintain clearance from the wires. The overcast sky condiiton was a factor.NTSB SEA94LA101Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAsher RV-6 · Enterprise, ORA loss of power due to a partially blocked induction air filter. Factors include no suitable terrain on which to execute a forced landing.NTSB SEA94FA100Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · The Dalles, ORAn inflight loss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA94LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Troutdale, ORThe instructor pilot's inadequate remedial action. Factors include the dual student's lack of experience, and his failure to maintain directional control. Another factor was unfavorable, gusty winds.NTSB SEA94LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportUnrein 80-P51D · Scapp00se, ORThe inadvertent unlocking of the tailwheel lock. Factors include the manufacturer's inadequate tailwheel lock.NTSB SEA94FA071Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Frenchglen, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain minimum airspeed (vs). The tailwind was a factor.NTSB SEA94LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMikoyan MiG MIG-17T · Aurora, ORFailure of a metal fuel line, resulting in an explosion.NTSB SEA94LA065Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B-1 · Gold Hill, ORSeparation of the crossover fuel line, and the inability of the pilot in command to maintain a proper rate of descent during the autorotation.NTSB SEA94LA064Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller-Soloy H-23D · Seaside, ORThe pilot's improper use of flight controls resulting in settling with power.NTSB SEA94FA060Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Applegate, ORPoor in-flight planning/decision and icing conditions. Factors to the accident were: selected flight into known adverse weather, dark night, and mountainous terrain.NTSB SEA94FA055Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech S35 · Ashland, ORPoor in-flight planning/decision. Factors to the accident were: clearance was not maintained and poor supervision.NTSB SEA94LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Springfield, ORFuel exhaustion, and the pilot's poor inflight decision. Factors include the pilot's poor pre-flight planning, and a sign in the path of the landing roll.NTSB SEA94LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Burns, ORThe student pilot in command's application of excessive braking during the landing roll.NTSB SEA94LA047Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMBB BO-105S · Clearwater, ORThe pilot in command's failure to maintain clearance with the transmission wires. Factors contributing to the accident were the wires and sunglare.NTSB SEA94FA045Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · Bandon, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance. Factors include strong, gust winds, a dark night, and the pilot's lack of experience in nighttime operations.