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')
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NTSB ANC92LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Wasilla, AKThe partial loss of engine power due to the separation of the right hand exhaust stack. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain on which the forced landing was made.NTSB CHI92LA246Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Chillicothe, MOThe pilot's improper use of the airplanes brakes.NTSB LAX92LA261Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Newhall, CAThe pilot's poor judgment and his overconfidence in his ability to fly his airplane.NTSB NYC92LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Wauseon, OHThe pilot improperly used the brakes, resulting in the airplane nosing over.NTSB CHI92LA165Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Howard, WIAn inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot in command and a loss of engine power from contaminated fuel.NTSB CHI92LA136Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Grain Valley, MOA stall following a downwind takeoff.NTSB NYC92LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Palmer, MAThe improper use of carburetor heat which resulted in a power loss due to carburetor ice over unsuitable terrain. Factors related to the accident were the carburetor icing conditions and the failure of the pilot to be aware of the temperature/dewpoint spread.NTSB ATL92FA040Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Columbia, SCThe pilot-in-command's failure to assure that an adequate supply of fuel was on board the airplane for the intended flight, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the forced landing resulting in a stall/spin. A factor contributing to the…NTSB CHI92LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Minneapolis, MNRemedial action was not performed by the CFI. A factor related to the accident was directional control was not maintained by the student pilot.NTSB CHI92LA082Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Fairbury, NEThe pilot's improper use of the brakes. An associated factor is the pilot's lack of total experience in the type airplane.NTSB SEA91LA232Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Gates, ORThe student pilot's excessive remedial action. Factors to the accident were poor supervision by the CFI.NTSB FTW91LA152Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Ward, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control.NTSB CHI91LA238Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Cadillac, MIImproper compensation for wind conditions resulting in aircraft control not being maintained. Factors related to the accident were a gusty crosswind condition and lack of total experience by the pilot.NTSB LAX91LA294Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Montague, CAThe failure of an exhaust valve in the engine.NTSB NYC91LA160Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Lancaster, NYThe failure of an engine exhaust valve, which resulted in a loss of engine power and a forced landing on unsuitable terrain.NTSB ANC91LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Kenai, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the gusty wind conditions.NTSB CHI91LA177Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Depere, WIThe pilot's failure to correct a mushed stall during liftoff. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions.NTSB LAX91LA206Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Redding, CAThat the pilot failed to brief the passenger and the passengers intentional control interference.NTSB LAX91LA202Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Ojai, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind condition. A factor related to the accident was the downdraft weather condition.NTSB LAX91LA168Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · El Mirage, CAThat the pilot made a poor inflight decision to practice the slow flight maneuver at a low altitude and that he failed to maintain airspeed.NTSB SEA91LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Pullman, WAThe pilot's encounter with wake turbulence shortly before touchdown, resulting in a hard landing.NTSB LAX91LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Flagstaff, AZThat the pilot improperly used the flight controls and brakes. Contributing to this accident was an existing cross/tailwind.NTSB CHI91LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · So. Sioux City, NEDirectional control not maintained by the pilot-in-command. Factors related to the accident were a snow covered runway and a lack of recent experience.NTSB SEA91FA039Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Port Orchard, WAThe pilot's failure to initiate an aborted takeoff at a time that left adequate runway remaining to bring the aircraft to a stop.NTSB CHI90LA242Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Blissfield, MIThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout which resulted in a collision with a utility wire.NTSB DEN90LA171Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Silver City, NMThe pilot's improper planning which resulted in a flight in conditions which exceeded the performance capability of the aircraft. The high density altitude was a factor.NTSB NYC90LA185Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Middlesex, NYThe student pilot's failure to execute a go-around. Factors which contributed to the accident was his misjudgement of speed and distance which resulted in overshooting the landing.NTSB LAX90LA224Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Chico, CAThe pilot improperly leveled off, failed to correct the ensuing porpoise, took improper remedial action, and improperly used the rudder and normal brakes.NTSB FTW90LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Fabens, TXInadequate visual lookout by the pilots of both aircraft, which resulted in a failure of each pilot to see-and-avoid the other aircraft. A factor related to the accident was: failure of the ryan ST-3KR pilot to make traffic advizories while entering the…NTSB SEA90LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Washougal, WAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane, which allowed water to remain in the fuel system. Collision with a tree was a factor related to the accident.NTSB MIA90LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Opa-Locka, FLLoss of control during the landing roll due to the instructor pilot's lack of experience in tailwheel equipped aircraft.NTSB ANC90LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C-140 · Minto, AKUncertificated pilot's failure to become qualified to operate an aircraft and gain the ability to recognize and respond to crosswind situations.NTSB LAX90LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Paso Robles, CAThe pilot failed to maintain directional control.NTSB LAX90LA142Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Chico, CAFuel starvation due to unporting of the fuel pick up in the fuel tank selected for the takeoff.NTSB SEA90LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Vancouver, WAEngine loss of power was due to moisture damage to the coils in the magnetoes. During the forced landing in an open field, the airplane collided with a fence which resulted in substantial damage. The airplane had not undergone current maintenance inspections…NTSB LAX90LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Concord, CAImproper use of the brakes by the pilot. The crosswind and the pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment were contributing factors.NTSB SEA90LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Amboy, WALoss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB ANC89LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Nyac Mine, AKFailure of the left rudder pedal bar assembly and failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft. Improper maintenance and the pilot's lack of total experience were considered to be contributing factors.NTSB BFO89LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Bridgeport, WVThe loss of engine power because of fuel starvation. Fuel starvation occurred because of unporting of fuel from the tank outlet when the aircraft was in a slip attitude shortly before the power loss. A contributing factor is inadequate information in the…NTSB ATL89FA167Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Conyers, GACarburetor ice and the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. Carburetor icing condition was a related factor.NTSB MKC89LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Creve Ceour, MOThe failure of the pilot to plan the approach and maintain alignment with the sod landing strip. The pilot's innattention to the grass strip resulted in a landing in a soft wheat field.NTSB LAX89LA198Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Placerville, CATotal failure of the landing gear tire. A major factor was the unsuitability of the terrain at the side of the runway.NTSB CHI89LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Linden, MIThe pilot's poor judgement, poor aircraft handling, and the resultant hard touchdown.NTSB CHI89LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Terre Haute, INPilot's inability to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. A factor in the accident was the crosswind.NTSB DEN89LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Farmington, NMImproper use of brakes which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve.NTSB MKC89LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Audubon, IAThe failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident were the crosswind conditions.NTSB LAX89LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Corona, CAThe aircraft was found abandoned at the airport. A witness reported that the aircraft had flipped over on runway 25. The sole occupant, a male, was not injured. The aircraft was moved by the occupant and several other unidentified people to a tiedown area on…NTSB MKC89LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Lawrence, KSThe plt elected to terminate a local flt due to windy, turbulent conditions aloft. He initiated a landing in a slight crosswind that he rprtd was gusting to 20 knots. Drg the landing, he lost control & the acft touched down hard in a nose low attitude.…NTSB FTW89LA003Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Fairfax, OKThe plt reported that the engine locked and he made a forced landing in a muddy, plowed field. The airplane landed hard and the plt received a fracture to the skull just above his right eye. During engine teardown, the head from the exhaust valve on the…NTSB MKC89LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Quinter, KSThe pilot was flying at reduced power without the use of carburetor heat. The aircraft engine began to run rough. The pilot added carburetor heat and full throttle which resulted in the engine backfiring. The pilot elected to execute a precautionary landing.…
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