# NTSB investigations: Off-field or emergency landing

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB CEN22LA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA334.md): Van's RV-10 · Beaver Dam, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 22, 2022 · N4400K · Substantial damage
  > The improperly secured spark plug boot that resulted in smoke in the cockpit and a subsequent off-airport landing.
- [NTSB ERA22LA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA329.md): Aeronca 7AC · Plant City, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 21, 2022 · N84423 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning.
- [NTSB CEN22LA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA343.md): Beech E33A · Zena, OK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 21, 2022 · N7555N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning, and improper in-flight decision making which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR22LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA262.md): Maule M-5-235C · Three Forks, MT · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 20, 2022 · N6224M · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to degraded and incorrectly maintained ignition system components. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s delay in turning the airplane towards the runway when the engine began to lose power.
- [NTSB CEN22LA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA330.md): Beech N35 · Wardsville, MO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 20, 2022 · N1228Z · Substantial damage
  > Engine failure due to oil starvation resulting from an oil leak at the improperly installed aftermarket oil filter adapter.
- [NTSB ERA22LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA317.md): Cessna T210F · Monticello, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 15, 2022 · N6195R · Destroyed
  > Maintenance personnel’s improper torque of the engine through-bolts during maintenance, which resulted in a bearing shift, oil starvation, and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN22LA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA320.md): Cessna 210 · Kendleton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 14, 2022 · XB-RXC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper in-flight planning and fuel management that resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA22LA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA326.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Waynesville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 10, 2022 · N3616Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of situational awareness (geographic position), which resulted in his inability to locate the intended landing runway and his decision to perform an off-airport landing.
- [NTSB CEN22LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA314.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Rogers, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 9, 2022 · N83552 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to establish a stabilize approach criteria during low-level maneuvering to the runway, which resulted in a hard landing and contact with a hay bale.
- [NTSB CEN22LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA309.md): Cessna 172M · Friend, NE · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 8, 2022 · N5177H · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a stuck valve.
- [NTSB ERA22LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA298.md): Cessna 172 · Akron, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 4, 2022 · N12115 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots’ improper preflight fuel planning and in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN22LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA308.md): Vans RV6 · Aurora, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 3, 2022 · N184CB · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to foreign object debris blockage of engine air intake. The source of the debris could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB CEN22LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA311.md): Rotorsport UK MTOSport 2017 · Mead, OK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 1, 2022 · N44AL · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB WPR22LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA242.md): Cessna 120 · San Carlos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 28, 2022 · N2056V · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN22LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA283.md): Osprey II · Bulverde, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 24, 2022 · N10236 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation due to a blockage of the fuel tank outlet port.
- [NTSB GAA22WA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA214.md): Cessna 182P · Benevides, Brazil · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jun 22, 2022 · PT-ILH · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA22LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA309.md): Cessna 172 · Lancaster, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 22, 2022 · N9556H · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB ERA22LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA287.md): Mantell Allan T Lightning · Canandaigua, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 21, 2022 · N51TM · Minor damage
  > The pilot’s performance of an off-airport landing shortly after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB GAA22WA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA215.md): Robinson R44 · Rio das Ostras, Brazil · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Foreign · Jun 20, 2022 · PP-MDS · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR22LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA219.md): Cessna TR182 · Davis, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 16, 2022 · N756EG · Destroyed
  > An in-flight fire during the initial takeoff climb for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB ERA22LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA266.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-5 · Sarasota, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 13, 2022 · N9577L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, during which he failed to detect water contamination in the fuel system, which resulted in a loss of engine power on approach.
- [NTSB WPR22LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA213.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Auburn, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 12, 2022 · N7482P · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN22LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA250.md): Beech 58 · Evansville, IN · Incident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 8, 2022 · N78KL · Minor damage
  > The failure of the propeller blade due to high-cycle fatigue that originated from damage that occurred at an unknown time. Contributing to the accident was the failure to identify the damage before the accident flight.
- [NTSB WPR22LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA203.md): Czech Sport Aircraft A S Sportcruiser · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 7, 2022 · N565L · Substantial damage
  > A missing fuel filler cap O-ring, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to water contamination in the fuel.
- [NTSB WPR22LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA202.md): Fischer Super Koala · Chelan, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 5, 2022 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA22LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA264.md): Cessna 208 · Ellington, CT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 4, 2022 · N90JF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, an emergency landing, and runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA22LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA258.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D1 · Pittsboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 3, 2022 · N44374 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot, and flight instructor’s, inadequate preflight inspection, during which they failed to detect water contamination in the fuel system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR22LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA205.md): Bell HH-1H · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 2, 2022 · N91JK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control following the inadvertent placement of his foot behind the anti-torque pedal.
- [NTSB ERA22LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA254.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Tredyffin, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 1, 2022 · N432CP · Substantial damage
  > The loosening of the throttle arm from the throttle body, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to control the engine, and a subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN22LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA228.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Allport, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 1, 2022 · N5007R · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to fuel contamination from foreign object debris. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s failure to follow the manufacturer’s required airframe fuel filter inspection interval.
- [NTSB ERA22LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA249.md): Aeronca 7AC · Melrose, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 29, 2022 · N1294E · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN22FA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA215.md): Grumman American Avn. G-164 · Whiskerville, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 28, 2022 · N178LB · Destroyed
  > The pilot misjudged the approach during the emergency landing, likely due to the full chemical load, and impacted a ditch, resulting in substantial damage and postimpact fire. Contributing to the pilot’s injuries was the lack of a crash-resistant fuel system…
- [NTSB WPR22FA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA188.md): Cessna 172F · Show Low, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 26, 2022 · N5532R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper leaning of the engine during an extended period of time, which caused an exhaust valve to become stuck and led to the partial loss of engine power during the accident flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to…
- [NTSB ERA22LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA242.md): Aeronca 7EC · Putnam Valley, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 25, 2022 · N7410B · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel starvation resulting from obstructed forward and aft vent outlets in the left fuel tank.
- [NTSB ERA22LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA235.md): Cessna 310 · Caryville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 23, 2022 · N310DC · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight loss of engine power on both engines for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA22FA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA226.md): Cessna 172H · Miami, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 14, 2022 · N8845Z · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to carburetor ice as a result of the pilot’s failure to effectively use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB ERA22FA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA223.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Athens, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 11, 2022 · N8007P · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB CEN22LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA196.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Marshall, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 11, 2022 · N29257 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to manage fuel, which resulted in a loss of engine power to both engines due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA22LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA237.md): Diamond DA42 · Lehighton, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 9, 2022 · N988JA · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the flight and his failure to secure the right engine following an unsuccessful engine restart attempt, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to maintain altitude and a subsequent off-airport landing.
- [NTSB CEN22LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA190.md): Cessna 421 · Houston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 6, 2022 · XB-FQS · Substantial damage
  > The fixed-base operator’s incorrect fueling of the airplane, which resulted in a total loss of power in both engines.
- [NTSB ERA22LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA216.md): Grumman AA1 · Seneca, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 2, 2022 · N15LM · Substantial damage
  > A dislodged air filter element, which restricted airflow to the carburetor resulting in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN22LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA189.md): Raytheon A36 · Blanket, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 30, 2022 · N47JB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly manage fuel while enroute, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and a subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB ERA22LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA200.md): Titan T51 · Perry, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 24, 2022 · N151CM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection of the fuel quantity, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a subsequent total loss of engine power, and an off-airport landing.
- [NTSB CEN22LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA176.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Twin Lakes, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 13, 2022 · N112TR · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left turbocharger at FL230, which resulted in a rapid loss of manifold pressure and subsequent complete loss of engine power due to an overly rich fuel-air mixture setting. Contributing was the smoke in the cabin in IMC, which caused the…
- [NTSB WPR22LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA152.md): Adams Balloons A55S · Safford, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 10, 2022 · N866RA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to continue the balloon’s fast approach to an unsuitable confined landing site, which resulted in a collision with powerline wires.
- [NTSB ERA22LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA186.md): Henry L Berrier JR Arion Lightning LS-1 · Mountain City, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 7, 2022 · N6688S · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to intermittent operation of both the engine-driven fuel pump and the electric boost pump. Contributing was the pilot’s delay in rejecting the takeoff, after the initial loss of engine power, which resulted in a collision with…
- [NTSB ERA22LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA182.md): American AA-1 · Kennesaw, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 7, 2022 · N623W · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB ERA22LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA174.md): Fpna A-22 Valor · Mascotte, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 29, 2022 · N22LV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s incorrect positioning of both wing fuel valves, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA22LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA172.md): Piper PA-28 · Melbourne, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 29, 2022 · N5067W · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to oil starvation as a result of the failure of the No. 3 crankshaft journal bearing.
- [NTSB ERA22LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA168.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 26, 2022 · N288L · Substantial damage
  > Vibration in the airframe and flight controls for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```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 c."mKey" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '440' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE "isDefiningEvent"))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/440/sequence?page=11

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