NTSB investigations, 2000, OR
180,604 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,583 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\") = 2000
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") = 2000 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 SEA01LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-44 · Hermiston, ORThree out of four snap rings holding the pistons for the landing gear actuators failed which resulted in the landing gear collapsing during landing. On ground collision with a berm was a factor.NTSB SEA01LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKaman K-1200 · Prineville, ORThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions.NTSB SEA01LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-16 · Gleneden Beach, ORThe pilot's excessive application of main wheel brakes. Factors include the pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his inadequate remedial action during his attempt to regain control.NTSB SEA01LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150C · Pacific City, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll. Factors include a higher than normal approach speed.NTSB SEA01LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Ontario, ORInadequate remedial action by the first pilot. The student pilot's improper flare while landing was a factor.NTSB SEA01FA021Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Ontario, OROverstress loading to the left wing lift strut resulting in the left wing folding upward during the initial climb.NTSB SEA01FA015Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Corvallis, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain. Factors include a dark night, densely forested, hilly terrain near the planned route of flight, and low ceilings in the area of the accident.NTSB SEA01LA014Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 767-332ER · Portland, ORAn inflight encounter with turbulence that occurred before flight attendants could finish stowing a beverage cart and return to their seats.NTSB SEA01LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Hood River, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB SEA01LA002Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWsk Pzl Warzawa-Okecie PZL-104 Wilga 80 · Hillsboro, ORClearance from an obstruction was not maintained during the go-around. The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll was a factor.NTSB SEA00LA195Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing E75 · Salem, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control upon experiencing a loss of normal braking effectiveness. Factors included a partial failure of the brake system, a tailwind, and a parked aircraft.NTSB SEA00LA194Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Burns, ORThe separation of a portion of one propeller blade as a result of a fatigue crack that initiated at the site of foreign object damage to the blade.NTSB SEA00LA189Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Corvallis, ORThe instructor pilot's delayed remedial action. Factors include the student's failure to properly initiate a flare, and the soft terrain immediately adjacent to the taxiway.NTSB SEA00LA187Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Newberg, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path on final approach. Factors include a vehicle on the roadway and a downdraft.NTSB SEA00LA186Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DH-100 MK.6 · Ontario, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during low-altitude maneuvering flight, resulting in an accelerated stall and spin. A factor was the pilot's intentional low-altitude maneuvering flight.NTSB SEA00LA181Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Brookings, ORThe pilot's loss of control during the landing attempt. Trees, a crosswind condition, the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, and a delayed remedial action were factors.NTSB SEA00LA176Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Ontario, ORThe pilot-in-command/flight instructor's failure to adequately refuel the aircraft, resulting in fuel exhaustion, and his subsequent high flare in a forced landing attempt, resulting in a stall and touchdown/impact on the nose gear.NTSB SEA00LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeard Lancair 320 · Bend, ORThe pilot's failure to take adequate remedial action upon encountering aircraft control difficulties during landing. Factors included gusty wind conditions and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing.NTSB SEA00LA168Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172B · Sunriver, ORThe pilot's improper decision to continue the takeoff after the aircraft failed to climb or accelerate immediately after the initial liftoff. Factors were inadequate preflight planning, to include the pilot's failure to calculate takeoff performance data,…NTSB SEA00LA167Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18A-150 · North Plains, ORThe pilot's excessive use of brakes. Contributing factors were the pilot's misjudgment of distance/speed (landing long and fast) and lack of experience in the make/model of aircraft.NTSB SEA00LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFairchild 24G · Cascade Locks, ORThe pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat after experiencing a partial power loss while flying under conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice. Factors include the presence of carburetor icing conditions and an expanse of water (Columbia…NTSB SEA00LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing E75 · Mcminnville, ORThe disconnection of the left tailwheel control cable spring resulting in the positioning of the tailwheel in a right turn condition.NTSB SEA00LA158Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-235 · Paulina, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed above stalling speed (Vs), which resulted in a stall/mush into the terrain. Factors include mountainous/hilly terrain, tall trees, a high density altitude, and the pilot's diverted attention as he attempted to keep…NTSB SEA00LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHamer Lancair 235 · Chiloquin, ORLoss of engine power due to a fracture and separation of the engine's crankshaft. A factor was a vehicle on the roadway.NTSB SEA00LA156Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Hillsboro, ORAn inadequately planned approach. The encounter of wake turbulence and not being able to maintain aircraft control were factors.NTSB SEA00LA155Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Gleneden Beach, ORThe pilot's failure to remove the control lock during his preflight inspection. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's failure to follow the BEFORE TAKEOFF checklist, trees beyond the upwind end of the runway, and the pilot's self-induced…NTSB SEA00LA150Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Oregon City, ORA loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). A factor was the rough/uneven terrain.NTSB SEA00LA146Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJonas Falcon XP · Pendleton, ORA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was rough/uneven terrain in the forced landing area.NTSB SEA00LA162Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Birkenfeld, ORThe pilot's delayed go-around, which resulted in the aircraft not clearing the fence posts. A contributing factor was the fence posts.NTSB SEA00LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Tillamook, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control.NTSB SEA00LA143Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJim Weseman Challenger II · Chiloquin, ORLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Unsuitable terrain and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control were factors.NTSB SEA00TA138Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 182R · John Day, ORThe pilot's improper flare on touchdown resulting in a hard landing. A factor was the pilot's entrance into an inadvertent porpoise condition.NTSB SEA00LA140Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Lone Pine, ORThe complete loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors include an irrigation system in the field where the forced landing took place, and the pilot's intentional initiation of a ground loop in order to miss the pipes of the irrigation system.NTSB SEA00FA127Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Molalla, ORFailure to maintain clearance from mountainous/hilly terrain.NTSB SEA00LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172I · Sandy, ORThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point for landing, and his failure to go around from the improperly executed approach. Factors included the pilot's failure to attain the proper glidepath on the approach, a short landing runway, and…NTSB SEA00LA124Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G · Haines, ORThe pilot's failure to correctly judge his rate of descent and his failure to initiate his level off soon enough to keep the helicopter from impacting the terrain. Factors include hilly terrain near the edge of the field he was spraying.NTSB SEA00LA121Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFairchild Hiller FH-1100 · West Linn, ORImproper maintenance (excessive/improper sealant application) by an unknown person, and subsequent fracture of the spur adapter gearshaft resulting in a total loss of engine power. Factors included foreign material/substance in the engine oil, a blocked oil…NTSB SEA00LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Bend, ORImproper preflight preflight planning/preparation by the pilot-in-command. Factors included a worn tailwheel tire and the VASI lighting system.NTSB SEA00LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-G10 · Boardman, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed through an area of turbulence, resulting in entry into a stall/mush condition. Factors included tailwind conditions, trees at the end of the runway, terrain-induced turbulence, and crops near the airstrip.NTSB SEA00LA107Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHaessler Cosmo Phase II · Banks, ORThe pilot's improper installation, i.e., reversed connection, of the rudder control cables resulting in reverse rudder operation and a subsequent stall/spin. A contributing factor was the pilot's intentional design change/addition of a rudder to the aircraft.NTSB SEA00LA102Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182H · Hillsboro, ORThe pilot's inability to maintain the correct approach airspeed (Vref) on final due to incorrect airspeed indications resulting from a partial blockage of the pitot line. Factors include a quartering tailwind, a wet runway, and the pilot's decision not to…NTSB SEA00LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 212 · Eugene, ORInadequate quality control by the manufacturer during the manufacturing process, which led to the total failure of a fastener, and the separation of the tail rotor blade balance weight. An adhesive debond between the adhesive and the surface was a factor.NTSB SEA00LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182M · Hood River, ORThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions. Factors include a tailwind.NTSB SEA00LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportOveross Vans RV-8 · Independence, ORThe rotation of the right fuel tank elbow fitting within the tank during previous maintenance. The improper alignment resulted in the fuel pick-up tube being mis-positioned and a subsequent starvation of fuel to the engine. Contributing factors were the…NTSB SEA00LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-35 · Seaside, ORThe pilot's improper decision to continue to a point where he could not be assured of reaching a safe landing-out site if he encountered an area of significant sink after departing his planned route of flight. Factors include downdrafts, terrain that…NTSB SEA00LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMorton Christavia Mark I · Salem, ORThe pilot/builder's failure to correct the center of gravity computations after a weight increase. A contributing factor was the pilot/builder's exceeding the forward CG limit in fuel weight, of which both conditions resulted in a degradation of aircraft…NTSB SEA00LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Hillsboro, ORAn inadequately planned approach. Misjudging distance/altitude and improper remedial action were factors.NTSB SEA00LA075Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Ashland, ORThe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Unsuitable terrain for a landing was a contributing factor.NTSB SEA00LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-36-300 · Lexington, ORThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions upon encountering a wind shift on takeoff. A factor was variable winds.NTSB SEA00LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPZL-Bielsko Jantar 2A · Hood River, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the glider after its wing came in contact with long grass growing on the runway surface. Factors include the pilot's improper decision to attempt a landing on a runway with known directional control…