Cessna 140
NTSB investigations · 1,320
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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')
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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 CHI01LA160Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · La Porte, INthe inadequate planned approach by the pilot. Contributing factors were the fuel starvation and tailwind.NTSB FTW01LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Fort Worth, TXthe inadvertent ground loop during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the gusty crosswind.NTSB LAX01LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · San Jose, CAThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB LAX01LA064Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Bakersfield, CAThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning, fuel management, and inadequate remedial actions, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. The pilot made an off-field landing and collided with a fence.NTSB LAX01LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Sacramento, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing rollout.NTSB NYC00LA219Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Post Mills, VTwas the pilot's improper fuel management which resulted in power loss due to fuel starvation.NTSB CHI00LA199Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · St. Francis, MNthe pilot selected to land in a field that was unsuitable for landing. A factor was the soft field.NTSB NYC00LA194Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Alliance, OHThe pilot's improper decision to abort the takeoff. A factor in this accident was the dark night conditions.NTSB NYC00LA168Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Turner, METhe pilot's failure to maintain directional control after landing. A factor in this accident was the high grass along the runway edge which disguised an embankment.NTSB LAX00LA228Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Hayfork, CAThe failure of the pilot under instruction to maintain directional control during the landing roll and the inadequate supervision of the flight instructor, which resulted in a collision with a runway light, overload failure of the wheel axle, and the airplane…NTSB FTW00LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Hunter, OKThe pilot's inadequate preflight resulting in the loss of the oil cap and subsequent loss of engine oil. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the landing.NTSB SEA00LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Red Lodge, MTA high density altitude and inadequate preflight planning/preparation. Not attaining a proper climb rate, not maintaining a proper runway alignment, and gusting wind conditions were factors.NTSB SEA00LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Creswell, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors include a drainage ditch and a crosswind.NTSB FTW00LA085Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Weir, TXThe delayed aborted takeoff by the pilot. Factors were the pilot's intentional ground loop/swerve and the tail wind.NTSB SEA00LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Helena, MTSeparation of the left main landing gear. Factors include inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot, and inadequate inspection at the time of annual inspection by maintenance personnel.NTSB SEA00LA029Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Port Townsend, WACompensation for wind conditions was inadequate. Gusting wind conditions were a factor.NTSB FTW99LA268Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140A · Tyler, TXThe locked left brake, which made normal braking impossible, and resulted in the airplane nosing down.NTSB NYC99LA201Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Zanesville, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control.NTSB NYC99LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Beckley, WVThe pilot's loss of aircraft control during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop.NTSB ANC99LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Sitka, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions. Factors in the accident were a crosswind, and the pilot's lack of total experience in the type of airplane.NTSB ANC99LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · North Pole, AKThe pilot misjudged his altitude and airspeed, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors in the accident were a wet grass runway, and the pilot's excessive application of the brakes.NTSB MIA99LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Woodstock, GAa total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation because of contaminated fuel, resulting in a forced landing and subsequent impact with a tree.NTSB DEN99LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Farmington, NMThe pilot's excessive use of rudder while attempting to correct for loss of directional control. Factors were the pilot's loss of directional control, and his lack of experience in the type of airplane.NTSB LAX99LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Burson, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering to avoid an obstacle immediately after takeoff. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate examination of the off-airport takeoff area in order to identify potential hazards.NTSB LAX99LA067Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Santa Barbara, CAA loss of engine power due to an internal left magneto coil primary circuit short. Factors were insufficient altitude and inadequate terrain to make an emergency landing.NTSB NYC98LA192Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Watertown, CTWas the pilot's misjudged altitude of the airplane prior to performing a stall, and which resulted in the main landing gear contacting a rock wall.NTSB ANC98LA140Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Fairbanks, AKThe loss of engine power due to an in-flight fracture of an engine exhaust valve stem assembly. A factor associated with the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB SEA98LA168Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Battleground, WANose Over for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI98FA299Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · St. Joseph, MOthe pilot not maintaining a proper final approach glide path to avoid an encounter with wake turbulence. A factor in this accident was the pilot not being able to control the airplane after its encounter with wake turbulence.NTSB CHI98LA272Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Falls City, NEthe main landing gear leg fracturing and separating from the portion mounted to the fuselage for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC98LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Gansevoort, NYThe pilot's decision to continue the landing attempt too far down the runway.NTSB NYC98LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Madison, CTThe pilot's improper in-flight decision to continue the landing and his delayed go-around attempt. A factor in this accident was the pilot's diverted attention.NTSB ATL98LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Holt, FLLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.NTSB NYC98LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Linden, NJThe pilot in commands improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB NYC98LA083Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Milford Center, OHthe pilot's excessive application of brakes during an aborted takeoff roll.NTSB FTW98LA159Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Norman, OKThe pilot's improper compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control and collision with a ditch. A contributing factor was the high crosswind.NTSB LAX98LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Goodyear, AZThe inadvertent brake activation by the student pilot while practicing touch-and-go landings.NTSB SEA97LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Hillsboro, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB LAX97LA273Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Pacoima, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing.NTSB SEA97LA182Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Vancouver, WAAircraft control was not maintained. Continued operation with known deficiencies in equipment and movement restrictions to an exhaust valve were factors.NTSB SEA97LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Arlington, WAFailure of the right-main landing gear axle after landing.NTSB LAX97LA223Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Columbia, CAthe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during a bounced landing recovery.NTSB CHI97LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Fulton, MOa malfunction of the engine's carburetor that was associated with a spalled carburetor float fulcrum pin which resulted in fuel starvation.NTSB LAX97LA171Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Palo Alto, CAthe pilot's failure to obtain and/or maintain adequate airspeed during initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the terrain. A factor relating to the accident was: the degraded climb performance due to an…NTSB ATL97LA062Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Clearwater, FLThe pilot's failure to select the fuller tank for takeoff that resulted in fuel starvation to the engine, and the subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB CHI97FA095Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Big Lake, MNThe pilot's maneuvers which exceeded the design stress limits of the airplane and resulted in structural overload of the horizontal tail followed by a structural overload of the wings.NTSB ANC97LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Gustavus, AKthe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. The soft terrain was a related factor.NTSB LAX97LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Emigrant Gap, CAthe pilot's misjudgment of altitude/clearance while attempting a precautionary landing on a closed, snow covered runway.NTSB IAD97LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Wakefield, VAuncommanded operation of the parking brake, due to a missing tension spring, which resulted in locked brakes and subsequent nose over of the airplane during landing.NTSB MIA96LA178Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Holt, FLLoss of engine power for undetermined reason(s) during a go-around, which result in the aircraft being unable to climb above trees at the departure end of the runway.
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