Cessna 140
NTSB investigations · 1,320
Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.
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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_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('2071602', '2071603')
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_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('2071602', '2071603')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun 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 GAA19CA026Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Denver, COThe pilot’s inadvertent brake application, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a subsequent nose-over.NTSB GAA19CA013Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Marina, CAThe pilot’s inadvertent application of the brakes, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB WPR18LA246Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · Tehachapi, CAThe pilot's inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power during the initial climb.NTSB GAA18CA495Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Hayes Center, NEThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB WPR18LA224Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · Marsing, IDThe loss of engine power during a low pass as a result of a blockage of the carburetor idle chambers which led to a forced landing in a river.NTSB GAA18CA455Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Healdsburg, CAThe pilot's improper brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB ERA18FA152Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Daytona Beach, FLThe pilot's inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during the initial climb, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed while turning back to the runway, which resulted in an exceedance of the…NTSB GAA18CA166Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Madison, SDThe flight instructor’s delayed aborted takeoff on a soft, wet, grass runway, which resulted in a runway overrun.NTSB GAA18CA128Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Keller, TXThe pilot's inability to gain altitude normally in order to avoid a flock of ducks flying overhead during takeoff, which resulted in the airplane striking a fence.NTSB GAA18CA047Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Macon, GAThe pilot's incorrect pitch control during takeoff, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB WPR18LA020Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · Port Townsend, WAA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR17LA193Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Empire, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an off-airport precautionary landing on a dirt road with an uphill gradient.NTSB ERA17LA268Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Mount Sterling, KYA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB CEN16CA360Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Lebanon, INPC The unseen standing water on the runway that abruptly slowed the tailwheel equipped airplane during landing resulting in a nose-over.NTSB WPR16LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Salinas, CAThe fatigue failure of a bulkhead-skin joint that supported the main landing gear leg, which resulted in the collapse of the left main landing gear. Contributing to the failure were the non-original structural configuration of the 60-year-old airplane and the…NTSB GAA16CA152Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Chandler, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion, a ground loop, and a collision with an airport sign.NTSB WPR16LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Independence, ORThe failure of the left main landing gear wheel axle due to a fatigue crack.NTSB CEN16FA054Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Keytesville, MOThe non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to operate in dark night conditions with low clouds, which resulted in a loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's use of methamphetamine, which impaired his…NTSB GAA16CA023Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Fort Benton, MTA hard landing which resulted in a loss of directional control, main landing gear collapse, and damage to the left wing spar.NTSB WPR15LA155Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Crescent Lake, ORThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inability to restart the engine for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination…NTSB GAA15CA042Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Mize, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during an off airport precautionary landing roll.NTSB GAA15CA031Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Easton, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR15CA073Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Yuma, AZThe pilot's failure to compensate for crosswind conditions during takeoff, which resulted in the loss of directional control and collision with terrain.NTSB ERA14CA412Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Luray, VAA loss of control and subsequent runway excursion while attempting to avoid a collision with a deer on takeoff.NTSB ERA14FA327Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Parma, NYThe pilot's decision to land with a quartering tailwind and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the severity of the pilot's injuries was the failure of the aluminum center safety belt bracket.NTSB WPR14CA197Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Vacaville, CAThe pilot's use of excessive brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose over. Contributing to the accident was a partial loss of engine power during takeoff initial climb, likely due to carburetor ice.NTSB ERA14CA195Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Colebrook, NHThe pilot's decision to power out of soft snow with a gusty quartering tailwind which resulted in the tail of the airplane rising and the airplane nosing over.NTSB WPR14CA090Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Marana, AZThe pilot did not maintain directional control during the landing roll out when the right brake did not release completely after he applied, then released brake pressure, which resulted in a ground loop. Contributing to the accident was the taxi speed.NTSB CEN13LA454Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Jonesboro, ARThe pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing and his delay in performing an aborted landing.NTSB CEN13CA399Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Vernon, TXThe pilot’s excessive use of wheel brakes during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB CEN13CA345Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Minot, NDThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff.NTSB CEN13CA277Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Groesbeck, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an aborted takeoff.NTSB CEN13CA266Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Glenwood Springs, COThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the landing roll and his excessive use of right brake, which resulted in a noseover.NTSB ERA13CA208Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Lancaster, SCThe pilot’s decision to land with a tailwind and his failure to turn off the carburetor heat during a go-around, which resulted in degraded engine performance and the airplane’s subsequent collision with trees at the end of the runway.NTSB CEN13CA189Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · El Reno, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the check pilot's delayed remedial action.NTSB WPR13CA097Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Tucson, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll and his excessive application of brakes, which resulted in a noseover.NTSB WPR13CA033Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Watsonville, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the landing roll.NTSB CEN11CA670Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Conroe, TXThe pilot's excessive use of brakes during the landing.NTSB WPR11CA408Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Kent, WAThe student pilot's inadvertent application of the brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.NTSB CEN11LA595Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Monmouth, ILThe pilot's loss of airplane control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR11LA369Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Wilkeson, WAA partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to water contamination in the fuel system.NTSB CEN11LA448Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Burlington, WIThe improper installation of the fuel selector indicator handle, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ANC11CA040Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Chickaloon, AKThe pilot's improper decision to take off downwind from unsuitable terrain.NTSB ANC11CA016Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing, resulting in a ground loop.NTSB ERA11CA097Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Winnsboro, SCThe excessive brake inputs by both pilots during the landing roll resulting in the airplane nosing over.NTSB ERA10CA469Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Levant, METhe pilot's failure to obtain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN10CA387Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Franklin, INThe pilot's improper touchdown point and excessive braking, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB CEN10LA281Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Atchison, KSThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10CA174Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Malta, OHThe pilot's decision to take off in conditions that exceeded the climb capability of the airplane.NTSB WPR10CA106Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Chico, CAThe pilot’s inadequate weather evaluation and failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering in low visibility conditions.
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