NTSB investigations, 2002, WA
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
| 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 |
Where
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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\") = 2002
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") = 2002 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 SEA03LA020Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-1 · Chehalis, WAThe total loss of engine power, for undetermined reasons, while the aircraft was on a VFR final approach. No suitable terrain for landing and water were factors.NTSB SEA03LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter Deutschland EC-135 P1 · Loon Lake, WAThe pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) while in cruise flight, and an excessive descent rate. Factors include falling snow, whiteout conditions and dark night conditions.NTSB SEA03LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHawker Siddeley DH-125 · Seattle, WAThe landing gear down and locked was not verified prior to landing. The checklist was not followed, and an inoperative landing gear warning horn were factors.NTSB SEA03LA016Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Tekoa, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain while attempting to fly a non-IFR equipped aircraft solely by reference to its instruments after the aircraft's windshield became coated with freezing rain in cruise flight. A factor was the pilot's…NTSB SEA03LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-350P · Pasco, WAIcing conditions and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the landing. An inadvertent stall was a factor.NTSB SEA03FA015Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCaron Seawind · Bryant, WAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the failure of the flying pilot to maintain flying speed resulting in an inadvertent stall, loss of control and subsequent collision with terrain.NTSB SEA03TA014Accident · No injuriesFinal reportHughes OH-6A · Snohomish, WALoss of engine power for undetermined reasons while in cruise flight. A tree was a factor.NTSB SEA03FA013Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Malaga, WAThe pilot's attempted VFR flight into IMC resulting in the aircraft colliding with trees and up sloping terrain. Contributing factors were clouds, trees, and uphill terrain. The pilot’s performance and judgment were likely impaired by the effects of…NTSB SEA03LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 212 · Longview, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while landing. A contributing factor was trees.NTSB SEA03LA002Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGentry Vari-Eze · Shine, WALoss of engine power for undetermined reasons during cruise. Trees and objects near the roadway were factors.NTSB SEA02LA186Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Spokane, WAThe flight instructor's delay of the remedial action necessary to correct for the student pilot's error during the landing flare. Factors include the student pilot's misjudgment of the aircraft's height above the runway when he initiated the flare.NTSB SEA02LA181Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Shaw Island, WAThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for ambient wind conditions. Factors include the pilot's misjudgment of distance/altitude, gusting crosswinds, and trees growing near the edge of the airstrip.NTSB SEA02LA178Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Anacortes, WANormal braking application was excessive during the landing roll resulting in the aircraft nosing over.NTSB SEA02LA174Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas 369E · Index, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while hovering.NTSB SEA02LA172Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 500 · Carnation, WAThe pilot's delayed power application during a practice power recovery autorotation.NTSB SEA02FA171Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 175B · Arlington, WAA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during the initial climb, followed by the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering. Impairing drugs found in the pilot's system at the time of the accident were a factor.NTSB SEA02LA163Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-14 · Eastsound, WALoss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA02LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander S2R Thrush · Connell, WAThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control. Factors include rough uneven terrain.NTSB SEA02LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiperLight SNS-8 · Auburn, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff roll resulting in a ground loop. A contributing factor was crosswind conditions.NTSB SEA02LA155Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Darrington, WALoss of engine power during takeoff due to an undersized gascolator gasket resulting in a loss of fuel flow to the engine. A ditch was a factor.NTSB SEA02LA154Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Bellingham, WAThe pilot's improper decision to continue en route in cruise flight when his fuel supply became low, eventually leading to fuel exhaustion while on final approach to the destination airport. Factors include the fact that the final approach course took the…NTSB SEA02LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269A · Covington, WAAircraft control not maintained while hovering.NTSB SEA02LA143Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 100 · Quincy, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper descent rate during the descent for landing. A proper glide path was not attained, inadequate remedial action, and a fence were factors.NTSB SEA02LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Elma, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a bounced landing and recovery resulting in the aircraft's departing the runway. Contributing factors were the high brush/vegetation the aircraft rolled into and the pilot's reduced visual acquisition…NTSB SEA02LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Puyallup, WARestricted movement of the left main landing gear resulting in the gear not extending for the landing. A misaligned brake line was a factor.NTSB SEA02LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStearman C3-R · Arlington, WAThe pilot's inadequate remedial action when responding to the swerve/veer of the tailwheel equipped aircraft, leading to a failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors include the pilot’s lack of experience in the make and model…NTSB SEA02LA133Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Pe Ell, WAThe fatigue failure of the number two engine cylinder for undetermined reasons during cruise flight. Factors include high vegetation in the area where the pilot found it necessary to make a forced landing.NTSB SEA02LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Kittitas, WAThe pilot's failure to conduct an adequate preflight inspection of the fuel resulting in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing. A contributing factor was the rocky terrain encountered during the forced landing.NTSB SEA02LA126Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCosmos Phase II · Deer Park, WALoss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA02FA124Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportUnrein Productmatch 80 P51D · Battle Ground, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed (80 mph) on final approach resulting in a bounced landing and a loss of control during an attempted go-around and ultimately the on ground collision with a residence. Contributing factors were the pilot's…NTSB SEA02LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 E · Battle Ground, WAImproper maintenance procedures by maintenance personnel, which resulted in an engine oil leak while in flight. A factor was the pilot's misjudgment of distance during the precautionary landing which led to a runway overrun.NTSB SEA02LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSeattle Aerotech Helipower 2500 · Arlington, WAAircraft control not maintained during a run-on landing. A vibration of unknown origin was a factor in the accident.NTSB SEA02LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Mt. Vernon, WAThe pilot's failure to accurately determine the amount of fuel onboard. Factors included trees, and a portable restroom.NTSB SEA02TA110Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 206B · Rainier, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while trying to land. Rough/uneven terrain, inaccurate performance data calculations, inadequate in-flight planning and lack of familiarity with the geographic area were factors.NTSB SEA02LA116Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech G35 · Yakima, WAEmpennage flutter which resulted in structural damage during descent for landing. Turbulence was a factor.NTSB SEA02FA106Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportConsolidated Aeronautics LA-4-200 · Puyallup, WAFailure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around. Trees were a factor in the accident.NTSB SEA02LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Clarkston, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during taxi along the gravel landing site after having landed off the designated runway. A contributing factor was the embankment which the aircraft's left wing impacted during taxi.NTSB SEA02LA098Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportUnknown Quicksilver MX II · Cook, WAFailure to maintain aircraft control. High winds were a factor.NTSB SEA02LA093Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Anacortes, WAThe pilot's improper decision to continue his flight after failing to take on fuel at a planned en route refueling stop, which lead to a loss of power from fuel exhaustion while on final approach to his round-robin final destination. Factors include…NTSB SEA02IA092Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas MD-11F · Seatac, WAFailure of the copilot's forward (R1) windshield anti-ice controller resulting in a continuous over voltage condition, followed by the subsequent overheating and shattering of the windscreen.NTSB SEA02LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5A · Vancouver, WAThe pilot's delayed remedial action during the landing sequence. Factors include a wet runway surface.NTSB SEA02LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportArtic S-1B2 · Tumtum, WAThe pilot's improper flare.NTSB SEA02LA087Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHanson Rans S6ES · Spanaway, WAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during the climb-out after takeoff. Factors include no suitable terrain upon which to attempt a forced landing, and trees and cars alongside of the residential street that the pilot attempted to land on.NTSB SEA02LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPaxhia Murphy SR3500 · Seattle, WAThe failure of the left main gear leg AN-5 attach fitting bolt.NTSB SEA02LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-1B · South Prairie, WAThe pilot's improper touchdown point. Factors include a wet landing surface.NTSB SEA02LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican Champion 8KCAB · Davenport, WAThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the wind conditions during takeoff. Gusting wind was a factor.NTSB SEA02LA076Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCook RS-15 · Richland, WAAirspeed was not maintained while maneuvering. An inadvertent stall, remedial action was not attained, and the student pilot's lack of total experience were factors.NTSB SEA02TA067Accident · No injuriesFinal reportHughes 369D · Richland, WAFailure of the netting material securing a net weight while maneuvering. The net weight was a factor.NTSB SEA02LA065Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec M-18A · Rockford, WAThe pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning/decision to continue the takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the wind gusts.NTSB SEA02LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Friday Harbor, WAThe failure of the brake system during the landing roll. An intentional ground loop and a dirt bank were factors.