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NTSB investigations, 1994, WA

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.

Defining event

Finding

Phase of flight

Aircraft model

Cases per year

19632026

NTSB investigations, 1994, WA per year, 1963–2026: 4,814 cases
1963	1
1964	110
1965	131
1966	140
1967	159
1968	125
1969	116
1970	118
1971	86
1972	107
1973	104
1974	109
1975	129
1976	117
1977	104
1978	118
1979	118
1980	107
1981	102
1982	95
1983	101
1984	89
1985	73
1986	100
1987	79
1988	80
1989	76
1990	78
1991	94
1992	79
1993	69
1994	67
1995	73
1996	65
1997	62
1998	67
1999	68
2000	67
2001	66
2002	66
2003	74
2004	75
2005	59
2006	49
2007	53
2008	58
2009	58
2010	51
2011	58
2012	54
2013	37
2014	47
2015	36
2016	32
2017	39
2018	47
2019	37
2020	28
2021	41
2022	35
2023	36
2024	29
2025	37
2026	29

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Latest cases

Query with SQL

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" = 'WA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

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\" = 'WA' 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" = 'WA' 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 SEA95LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Auburn, WAThe pilot-in-command's not maintaining clearance from the power lines. A factor was the pilot-in-command's not maintaining the proper VASI glideslope.Dec 15, 1994 · N8388Y · Substantial damage NTSB SEA95FA029Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Seattle, WAFuel exhaustion, and the pilot's failure to refuel en route. Factors include a dark night and ditching in the waters of puget sound.Dec 11, 1994 · N2VZ · Destroyed NTSB SEA95LA026Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Kent, WAFuel starvation due to the unporting of the useable fuel supply, and the pilot's failure to follow the airplane's published engine starting procedures after the loss of fuel flow during descent. Factors contributing to the accident are the pilot's lack of…Dec 4, 1994 · N39852 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA95LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12C · Twisp, WAAn unexplained loss of power and the student pilot's delayed application of collective during the landing flare.Nov 28, 1994 · N54594 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA95LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12E4 · Morton, WAA leak in the fuel filler cap and water in the fuel system. A factor to the accident was: inadequate preflight.Oct 28, 1994 · N80NW · Substantial damage NTSB SEA95FA010Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58 Foxstar · Shaw Island, WAFailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff and initial climb, which resulted in a stall and subsequent collision with the ground. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, the pilot's improper decision to take off on an unlighted…Oct 24, 1994 · N333KS · Destroyed NTSB SEA95LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMonocoupe 110 Special · Langley, WACorrosion and subsequent failure of the elevator hinge attach fitting weld. This allowed the elevator to bend and impinge upon the rudder, subsequently jamming it to the full right position and rendering the aircraft impossible to control.Oct 8, 1994 · N2064 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA94LA243Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Orcas, WAThe pilot's improper landing flare.Sep 18, 1994 · N738ET · Substantial damage NTSB SEA94LA242Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P206D · Lopez, WAA worn throttle control lever.Sep 18, 1994 · N8761Z · Substantial damage NTSB SEA94LA241Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportOestreich Avid Flyer MK IV · Moses Lake, WAProper descent rate was exceeded. Lack of total experience in type operation was a factor.Sep 18, 1994 · N1280D · Substantial damage NTSB SEA94LA231Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Paradise, WAProper altitude was not maintained and improper inflight planning/decision. Factors to the accident were mountainous/hilly terrain conditions and lack of total experience.Sep 5, 1994 · N4628L · Destroyed NTSB SEA94LA230Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182B · Lummi Island, WAInadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor to the accident was: tailwind.Sep 3, 1994 · N2356G · Substantial damage NTSB SEA94LA227Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Everett, WAThe pilot failed to maintain directional control.Aug 31, 1994 · N1329C · Substantial damage NTSB SEA94LA229Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E-35 · Everett, WAThe nose gear extension assembly failure.Aug 25, 1994 · N5093C · Substantial damage NTSB SEA94LA220Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 23 · Everett, WAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control, and his inadequate remedial action. Factors include a fence in the vicinity of the runway.Aug 24, 1994 · N2371Z · Substantial damage NTSB SEA94FA221Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportChampion 7FC · Tacoma, WAPilot incapacitation due to a heart attack.Aug 24, 1994 · N7598B · Substantial damage NTSB SEA94LA217Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAllen D. Potts WAG-A-BOND · Benton City, WAFuel starvation and inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor to the accident was soft terrain.Aug 21, 1994 · N47AT · Substantial damage NTSB SEA94LA212Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAvid Magnum · Woodland, WAInadequate in-flight planning/decision and clearance from trees was not maintained. A factor to the accident was trees.Aug 15, 1994 · N180AB · Substantial damage NTSB SEA94LA209Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Redmond, WAFailure of an exhaust valve. A factor to the accident was: wet grass.Aug 13, 1994 · N95285 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA94LA201Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec M18S · Royal City, WAThe pilot's inadequate remedial action. Factors include high density altitude and unfavorable winds.Jul 30, 1994 · N81705 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA94LA200Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Connell, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while conducting aerial application activities.Jul 29, 1994 · N3649Y · Destroyed NTSB SEA94LA192Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-21A · Bremerton, WAThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control during landing.Jul 22, 1994 · N327 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA94LA191Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAvian Magnum 9 · Pasco, WAA physical impairment that reduced the passenger's ability to hold on to the basket during the hard landing. Factors include an excessive rate of descent at touchdown.Jul 22, 1994 · N50257 · No damage NTSB SEA94LA189Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Seattle, WAThe proper touchdown point was misjudged by the pilot. During the go-around attempt, he failed to maintain clearance from obstacles.Jul 22, 1994 · N73175 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA94FA182Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Patos Island, WAThe pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to drugs (marijuana), and his improper planning/decision, which resulted in his failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from trees, while taking off toward the closed end of a cove.Jul 18, 1994 · N7417G · Substantial damage NTSB SEA94LA184Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBlack RV-4 · Twisp, WAProper descent rate was not maintained during approach.Jul 17, 1994 · N144US · Substantial damage NTSB SEA94LA185Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A152 · Bremerton, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control.Jul 15, 1994 · N761UA · Substantial damage NTSB SEA94LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Easton, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors include soft, uneven terrain.Jul 15, 1994 · N1540A · Substantial damage NTSB SEA94LA178Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Easton, WAImproper planning/decision by the pilot-in-command, and inadequate supervision by the check pilot, which resulted in their failure to remain clear of trees during takeoff. Factors related to the accident were: a downdraft and the proximity of trees to the…Jul 13, 1994 · N65857 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA94LA161Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Kent, WAInadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor to the accident was wind gust.Jul 13, 1994 · N77045 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA94LA177Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDay Teeny II · Colville, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude sufficient to clear terrain. The downdraft was a factor.Jul 11, 1994 · N526AD · Substantial damage NTSB SEA94LA176Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBambrick Corben ACE · Arlington, WAFuel starvation due to the builders' inadequate design of the fuel system. Factors include high ambient temperatures during the climb, and a fence in the field where the forced landing took place.Jul 11, 1994 · CFKEZ · Substantial damage NTSB SEA94LA175Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPezetel M-18 Dromader · Plymouth, WAThe rudder being jammed in almost the full left position.Jul 9, 1994 · N4685R · Substantial damage NTSB SEA94FA174Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Leavenworth, WAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation. Factors related to the accident were: high density altitude, the runway condition (with areas of soft or uneven terrain and tall grass), and obstructions (trees) near the departure end of the runway.Jul 9, 1994 · N3645A · Destroyed NTSB SEA94LA173Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Ione, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors include the pilot's fatigue, and trees near the side of the runway.Jul 8, 1994 · N6276M · Substantial damage NTSB SEA94FA164Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 185C · Palouse, WAThe inadvertent disorientation of the pilot after entering instrument meteorological conditions. Fog was a related factor.Jul 5, 1994 · N5833T · Substantial damage NTSB SEA94FA154Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Port Angeles, WALack of oil and connecting rod failure. A factor to the accident was rough/uneven terrain.Jun 21, 1994 · N8025B · Destroyed NTSB SEA94LA149Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller-Soloy UH-12L4 · Clarkston, WADisconnection of the ballast bar aft retaining pin. Factor(s) were: tail rotor blade separation and reduced aircraft control.Jun 14, 1994 · N67264 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA94LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Snoqualmie, WAPoor in-flight planning/decision. Factors to the accident were: clearance not maintained and tailwind.Jun 10, 1994 · N1088G · Substantial damage NTSB SEA94LA134Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKopp Kitfox II · Bremerton, WAThe pilot's inadequate remedial action. Factors include the pilot's failure to maintain directional control, and unfavorable winds.Jun 1, 1994 · N56MD · Substantial damage NTSB SEA94LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWray KR-2 · Puyallup, WAAn improperly functioning fuel boost pump.May 28, 1994 · N786RW · Substantial damage NTSB SEA94LA131Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Touchet, WAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. The wind gusts were a factor.May 28, 1994 · N5642X · Substantial damage NTSB SEA94LA159Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-2 · Friday Harbor, WAThe pilot's accidental extension of his hand into the arc of the turning propeller. Factors include high winds during the docking process.May 26, 1994 · N6782L · No damage NTSB SEA94FA124Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRyan Navion L-17B · Olympia, WAAn inflight fire for an undetermined reason.May 21, 1994 · N1669Z · Destroyed NTSB SEA94LA116Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander S2R · Dayton, WATotal failure of the connecting rod.May 7, 1994 · N5646X · Substantial damage NTSB SEA94LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150K · Chehalis, WAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor to the accident was: crosswind.May 2, 1994 · N150S · Substantial damage NTSB SEA94LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A24R · Everett, WAFuel system pump contamination and procedures/directives were not followed.Apr 30, 1994 · N24661 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA94FA111Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna TU206G · Gold Bar, WAElectrical system short. Factors to the accident were: mountainous terrain and procedures/directives not followed.Apr 30, 1994 · N732JK · Substantial damage NTSB SEA94LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Snohomish, WAPoor in-flight planning/decision. A factor to the accident was: high vegetation.Apr 23, 1994 · N70277 · Substantial damage NTSB SEA94LA105Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Auburn, WAClearance was not maintained by an other person. A factor to the accident was: procedures/directives were inadequate.Apr 20, 1994 · N159BC · No damage