# 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 WPR18LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA183.md): Cessna 182 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2018 · N5682B · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to insufficient evidence.
- [NTSB CEN18LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA237.md): Zenith Stol CH701 · Maple Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2018 · N736MM · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB GAA18CA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA371.md): Air Tractor AT 301 · Hutchinson, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2018 · N3169D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper preflight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN18TA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18TA233.md): Cessna 150F · Ferdinand, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 19, 2018 · N3002X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat in conditions conducive to the accumulation of carburetor icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN18LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA230.md): Cessna TR182 · Beloit, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2018 · N756SW · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic’s failure to properly torque one of the left brake caliper’s back plate attachment bolts while re-installing it during the annual inspection, which resulted in the left main landing gear not extending before landing.
- [NTSB GAA18CA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA361.md): Raytheon A36 · Lakeview, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2018 · N174DM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing, which resulted in a propeller strike, followed by an aborted landing and a subsequent hard, precautionary landing.
- [NTSB ERA18LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA169.md): Cessna 172D · Quinton, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 16, 2018 · N2777U · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN18LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA225.md): Rockwell International 112TC · Cheyenne, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2018 · N4954W · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any evidence of preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN18LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA219.md): Aston Kinsey Tercel · Cokeville, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2018 · N640BE · Substantial damage
  > The loss of gyrocopter control for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the gyrocopter revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA18LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA165.md): Cessna 182 · Arecibo, PR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2018 · N3889D · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel's failure to properly apply torque to the engine through bolts, which ultimately resulted in the crankshaft failure and the total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN18LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA221.md): Beech 58 · Baton Rouge, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2018 · N190RS · Substantial damage
  > The improper insulation of the anticollision light wiring, which resulted in the ignition of combustible fuel vapors in the outboard section of the right wing; the source of the fuel leak could not be determined due to fire damage.
- [NTSB ERA18LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA163.md): Vans RV4 · Butler, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2018 · N7765X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to fly the airplane with a known engine problem and his improper modification of the engine control unit fuel delivery software, which led to the engine running too lean and resulted in a total loss of engine power during climb.
- [NTSB ERA18LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA161.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Fort Morgan, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2018 · N755KT · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident engine examinations did not reveal any evidence of preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN18LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA213.md): Beech F33A · Uvalde, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2018 · N3291X · Destroyed
  > The loose oil filter, which resulted in oil starvation and a total loss of engine power in flight.
- [NTSB CEN18LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA209.md): Luscombe 8A · Longview, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2018 · N72066 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat for takeoff, which resulted in an interruption of continuous fuel flow to the engine and a loss of engine power during climb. Also causal was the lack of required placarding warning of the need to use full carburetor…
- [NTSB GAA18CA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA330.md): Sorensen Danny S BF9 2 · Evanston, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2018 · N81973 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to fuel the biplane’s main fuel tank before the flight and his inadequate preflight inspection, during which he did not verify the fuel quantity, which resulted in fuel exhaustion
- [NTSB WPR18LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA156.md): Beech A36 · Tonopah, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2018 · N191HL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly lean the fuel/air mixture and to monitor critical engine parameters during the en route climb to cruise level, which resulted in excessive engine heat and oil starvation and the subsequent catastrophic engine failure.
- [NTSB GAA18CA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA314.md): Schleicher ASW · Nephi, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2018 · N428US · Substantial damage
  > The glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight, which resulted in a hard off-airport landing.
- [NTSB WPR18LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA152.md): Mcdonnell Douglas Heli 369FF · Wikieup, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 29, 2018 · N975BW · Substantial damage
  > A vibration of the helicopter for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information, which resulted in a forced landing and the main rotor contacting the tailboom.
- [NTSB CEN18LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA197.md): Fairchild M 62C(PT-23A) · Wichita, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2018 · N64176 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot’s miscalculation of the fuel consumption rate during preflight planning.
- [NTSB WPR18LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA149.md): Cessna 182 · Aberdeen, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 27, 2018 · N5700B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing and nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA18CA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA307.md): Piper PA28 · Butler, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 27, 2018 · N95410 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB GAA18CA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA305.md): ZS Delta-Bielsko Wroclaw SZD 36 A Cobra 15 · Hammond, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 27, 2018 · N1075G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during an off-airport landing and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from power pole guy wires.
- [NTSB WPR18LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA148.md): Cessna 152 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 26, 2018 · N152GB · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power during a go-around due to the loose copper electrode finger inside the left magneto.
- [NTSB ERA18LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA155.md): Devries WM H Kitfox Sport · Taghkanic, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 26, 2018 · N47DV · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB GAA18CA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA343.md): American AA · Port Orange, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 24, 2018 · N5787L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection of the fuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR18LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA145.md): Sportavia Putzer RF5B Sperber · Lookout Pass, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2018 · N66GL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to continue flight toward rising terrain after the engine overheated, which necessitated a precautionary landing when the motorglider could not maintain altitude in downdrafts.
- [NTSB CEN18LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA189.md): M-Squared Sprint 1000 · Gurdon, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 22, 2018 · N138ZX · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate engine maintenance, which resulted in the failure of the MAG piston ring and the subsequent total loss of engine power due to a piston seizure.
- [NTSB WPR18LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA158.md): Rhoads Autogyro MTO Sport · San Manuel, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 21, 2018 · N574BR · Substantial damage
  > The fracture of the propeller hub due to corrosion pitting along the propeller blade root seat, which led to cracking that was propagated due to high-cycle fatigue.
- [NTSB CEN18LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA181.md): Vans RV7A · Hanover Park, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 19, 2018 · N667AZ · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power shortly after takeoff due to water contamination of the fuel system.
- [NTSB WPR18TA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18TA157.md): Cessna 182D · Crescent Mills, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Final report · May 18, 2018 · N9163X · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the development of carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN18LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA173.md): Grumman American Avn. AA 1B · Hamilton, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2018 · N6550L · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB GAA18CA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA283.md): Schweizer SGS123 · Tunbridge, VT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 13, 2018 · N9915J · Substantial damage
  > The student glider’s inability to maintain altitude due to a loss of thermal lift, which resulted in an off-airport landing.
- [NTSB ERA18FA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA146.md): Beech 35A33 · Jacksonville, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 13, 2018 · N486T · Destroyed
  > The pilot/mechanic's inadequate inspection of the exhaust system, including the left muffler and heat exchanger, which precluded his detection of preexisting cracks and led to a missed opportunity to replace the components. The inadequate inspection allowed…
- [NTSB CEN18LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA167.md): Enstrom Helicopter 280C · Kerens, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2018 · N67RE · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot’s inadequate in-flight fuel management.
- [NTSB CEN18LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA163.md): Cessna 182F · Luling, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2018 · N3291U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to secure the left-wing fuel cap after refueling the airplane, which resulted in a fuel leak on takeoff.
- [NTSB GAA18CA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA262.md): Cessna 182 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 7, 2018 · N632EP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to continue flight in mountainous terrain with downdraft conditions, which necessitated a precautionary landing on unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB ERA18LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA145.md): Piper PA28 · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2018 · N80813 · Substantial damage
  > Water contamination of the fuel supply, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA18TA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18TA142.md): Barry Maggio Apollo AG-1 · Smith Beach, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 6, 2018 · N141C · Substantial damage
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight weather planning, which resulted in an off-airport precautionary landing to avoid weather and a subsequent collision with power lines.
- [NTSB GAA18CA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA263.md): Schweizer SGS 1 26 · Springfield, VT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2018 · N17909 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inability to maintain sufficient altitude after the glider encountered downdrafts during the approach, which resulted in the glider striking trees.
- [NTSB CEN18LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA159.md): Beech A36 · Shullsburg, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2018 · N36LP · Substantial damage
  > A catastrophic engine failure due to improper torque on the engine through-bolt nuts, which resulted in relative movement between the crankcase halves, damage to a main journal bearing, and a loss of oil lubrication.
- [NTSB GAA18CA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA265.md): Air Tractor AT 802 · Truman, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 4, 2018 · N4170S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to see and avoid a pole during an agricultural application flight.
- [NTSB GAA18CA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA258.md): Berger Bernard M Pulsar Series III · Palmyra, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 3, 2018 · N914BB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate approach speed, which resulted in a bounced landing and a runway overrun.
- [NTSB ERA18FA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA138.md): Piper PA32 · West Milford, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 2, 2018 · N4153R · Destroyed
  > An in-flight fire and total loss of engine power after takeoff due to a loose fuel line. Contributing to the accident was the installation of an unapproved fuel line by unknown personnel.
- [NTSB CEN18LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA156.md): Laminar Lancair 360 · Woodward, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 2018 · N92WL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-rated passenger’s inadvertent contact with and closure of the emergency fuel shutoff valve, which resulted in the total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the accident…
- [NTSB WPR18LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA133.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Borrego Springs, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 30, 2018 · N423ML · Substantial damage
  > The loss of the helicopter’s drive system for reasons that could not be determined from the available evidence, which led to an autorotation that resulted in a hard landing and rollover on uneven sandy terrain.
- [NTSB WPR18LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA128.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G 164C · Maxwell, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 29, 2018 · N6674K · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to an uncommanded closing of the fuel shutoff valve, which terminated fuel to the engine. The reason for the fuel shutoff valve’s closure could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB WPR18LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA136.md): Cessna 182F · Boulder, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 28, 2018 · N3377U · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to the available evidence.
- [NTSB ERA18FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA137.md): Piper PA28R · Gainesville, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2018 · N4363F · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to inadequate thru-bolt and stud preload tension by undetermined maintenance personnel, which resulted in fretting between the engine crankcase halves, and the subsequent separation of the No. 2 cylinder due to the fatigue…
- [NTSB CEN18LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA151.md): Cessna 152 · Cullman, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2018 · N89904 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent engine shutdown due to excessive leaning of the engine and his subsequent inability to restart the engine.

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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=23

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