# 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 ERA21LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA289.md): Piper PA-23 · Easton, MD · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 15, 2021 · N776MC · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of left engine power and uncommanded feathering of the left propeller for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB ERA21LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA288.md): Dehavilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk X · Lebanon, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 15, 2021 · N47YC · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during the initial climb for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB ERA21LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA284.md): Cessna 150 · Elba, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 11, 2021 · N8172S · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice, which resulted in reduced climb capability and impact with trees during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN21LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA302.md): Piper Aerostar 600A · Wichita, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 2, 2021 · N10HK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel planning and management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN21LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA303.md): Aeronca 15AC · Hastings, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 30, 2021 · N1175H · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB CEN21LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA296.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Hoxie, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 29, 2021 · N6611K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to ensure an adequate fuel supply for the intended flight.
- [NTSB ERA21LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA273.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Woodland, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 28, 2021 · N818TF · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s inadequate monitoring of his fuel state during a solo training flight, which resulted in fuel starvation, a total loss of engine power, and a forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN21LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA293.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Porter, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 25, 2021 · N4216J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to continue the takeoff with degraded engine performance, which resulted in an inability to climb and a subsequent forced landing. The reason for the engine’s degraded performance could not be determined based on available information.
- [NTSB ERA21LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA267.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Easton, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 24, 2021 · N2143G · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB WPR21LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA234.md): Bolstridge Wallace R SKY Raider 1 · Nampa, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 22, 2021 · N8010B · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the pilot’s failure to premix the two-cycle oil/gasoline mixture, which resulted in a forced landing in a field and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA21FA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21FA263.md): Cirrus SR22 · Mercer, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 21, 2021 · N333LZ · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to foreign object debris contamination of the left turbocharger wastegate. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to divert to the nearest airport.
- [NTSB WPR21LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA235.md): HPH Glasflugel · Winthrop, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 20, 2021 · N974CQ · Substantial damage
  > The glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight.
- [NTSB CEN21LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA281.md): Schweizer SGS 1-35 · Wellington, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 20, 2021 · N2851H · Substantial damage
  > The glider pilot’s loss of visual references during the landing approach resulting in an off-airport landing on rough sloping terrain.
- [NTSB ERA21LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA262.md): Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · Swan Lake, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 18, 2021 · N371EE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the power transmission tower structure during powerline maintenance work, which resulted in the helicopter's main rotor striking the lifeline support bracket for the tower catwalk and the subsequent loss…
- [NTSB ERA21LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA261.md): Cessna 172 · Jupiter, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 18, 2021 · N2797E · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to obtain the proper touchdown point during a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the improper service and subsequent inadequate inspection of the single-drive, dual magneto, which resulted in a total loss of…
- [NTSB ERA21LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA256.md): Ware Jerry L Aventura II · DeLand, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 17, 2021 · N966W · Substantial damage
  > A landing gear collapse after the airplane struck a hole during an off-runway precautionary landing.
- [NTSB CEN21LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA278.md): Cessna 152 · Bridgeport, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 17, 2021 · N68851 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inaccurate estimate of the fuel level during his preflight inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion during cruise flight and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR21FA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21FA228.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Truckee, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 15, 2021 · N89423 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a turn and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and a subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN21LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA264.md): Boeing B75N1 · Elwood, NE · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 13, 2021 · N777JG · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine master rod, resulting in a total loss of engine power and a forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN21LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA261.md): Piper PA32 · Lafayette, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 11, 2021 · N3793W · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew’s improper fuel management that resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN21LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA268.md): Cessna 172S · Saint James, LA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 10, 2021 · N365CP · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight fatigue failure of an air-conditioning system hose which resulted in a precautionary landing and impact with a road sign.
- [NTSB CEN21LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA260.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Denton, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 10, 2021 · N4147J · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor and student pilot’s failure to properly manage the airplane’s available fuel resulting in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN21LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA251.md): Kevin Lippert Zenith CH 750 · Montrose, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 5, 2021 · N902KL · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel vapor lock.
- [NTSB CEN21LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA250.md): Vans RV9 · West Portsmouth, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 4, 2021 · N20YY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper use of the airplane’s fuel system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN21LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA242.md): Piper J4A · Omaha, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 30, 2021 · N8501Z · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a blocked fuel tank cap vent hole, which resulted in fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic’s and the pilot’s inadequate inspections of the fuel tank cap.
- [NTSB WPR21LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA212.md): Maule M-5-235C · Stanley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 29, 2021 · N9254E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat in weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing, resulting in a partial loss of engine power and a forced landing during which the airplane struck an object and nosed over.
- [NTSB CEN21LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA247.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Flint, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 29, 2021 · N3992W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to adequately monitor his fuel quantity during flight which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA21LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA222.md): Mooney M20K · Dawson, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 20, 2021 · N9514R · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s failure to properly secure the No. 4 connecting rod bolt nut with a cotter pin, resulting in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN21LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA226.md): I.C.A.-Brasov IS-28B2 · Hampshire, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 16, 2021 · N41CR · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in the exceedance of the glider’s critical angle of attack following the breakage of the weak/safety link during a winch launch, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin, and…
- [NTSB WPR21LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA194.md): Cessna 210 · Lake Arrowhead, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 15, 2021 · N7350E · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a malfunction of the fuel flow manifold valve.
- [NTSB ERA21LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA223.md): Zenith Zodiac 601 XL · McKenzie, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 15, 2021 · N493TG · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation and inspection of the propeller, which resulted in an in-flight separation of the propeller assembly.
- [NTSB CEN21LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA219.md): Beech B24R · New Lenox, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 13, 2021 · N9199S · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination as a result of the pilot’s improper fueling of the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN21LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA218.md): Cessna R182 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 13, 2021 · N8051B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inability to extend the main landing gear due to incomplete maintenance, which resulted in a partial wheels-up landing and the mechanic’s failure to follow proper maintenance procedures that led to the loss of main landing gear system hydraulic…
- [NTSB ERA21LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA220.md): Douglas K Thompson Justaircraft Superst · Brunswick, ME · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 10, 2021 · N184DT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the prevailing wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the approach and landing.
- [NTSB ERA21LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA213.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 29, 2021 · N271SG · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.
- [NTSB ERA21LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA199.md): Mooney M20C · Warwick, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 29, 2021 · N6448U · Substantial damage
  > A loose stand-off clamp which resulted in a throttle assembly malfunction, and the inability of the engine to produce full power during the attempted takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA21LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA192.md): Meyeres F L/Meyeres M M Skystar Ktfox Clsc 4 · Mountain Rest, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 25, 2021 · N90KF · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was the engine’s lack of carburetor heat.
- [NTSB WPR21LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA173.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 22, 2021 · N378CT · Substantial damage
  > A leak in the oil line that supplied the engine with oil, which resulted in oil exhaustion and the total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the routing of the oil line to close to the exhaust manifold.
- [NTSB CEN21LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA206.md): Cessna 170B · Curtis, NE · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 19, 2021 · N2955D · Substantial damage
  > Water contamination of the airplane’s fuel supply which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN21LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA193.md): Piper PA28R · McKinney, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 18, 2021 · N2973R · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB CEN21LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA194.md): Cessna A185F · North Vernon, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 17, 2021 · N19D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper installation of the fuel selector handle, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN21LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA191.md): Cessna 150 · Caro, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 17, 2021 · N22005 · 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 ERA21LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA188.md): Cessna A188 · Dover, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 15, 2021 · N731TB · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a shift of a crankshaft main bearing, which resulted in a lack of lubrication and subsequent overheating and failure of the engine crankshaft. Contributing to the accident was the hard touchdown during the forced landing.
- [NTSB GAA21WA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA077.md): Air Tractor AT301 · Vereda La Pedrera, Colombia · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Apr 13, 2021 · HK5162 · Destroyed
- [NTSB WPR21LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA156.md): Cessna 182H · Blakely Island, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 11, 2021 · N2030X · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during climb for reasons that could not be determined which resulted in a forced water landing.
- [NTSB CEN21LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA188.md): Cessna 150M · Tishomingo, OK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 10, 2021 · N439WT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to abort the takeoff on encountering a wind gust and his landing beyond the end of the runway that resulted in the airplane impacting a ditch collapsing the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB CEN21LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA187.md): Eurocopter EC120 · LeRoy, KS · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 9, 2021 · N421PB · Substantial damage
  > The contamination of the fuel injection manifold filter due to improper maintenance, resulting in a partial loss of engine power during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s delayed autorotation, which resulted in insufficient main rotor…
- [NTSB ERA21LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA174.md): Beech A36 · Arcadia, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 6, 2021 · N18394 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for underdetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN21LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA175.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Augusta, KS · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 1, 2021 · N7274F · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate maintenance at the time the carburetor was replaced, which resulted in the improperly installed throttle cable and a partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate annual inspection that failed to detect the improper…
- [NTSB ERA21LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA169.md): Cessna 150L · Hardwick Township, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 30, 2021 · N6544G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate prefight inspection, during which he failed to detect water contamination in the fuel system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.

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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=14

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