# 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. Page 32 of 68 · 3,371 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB ERA16LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA114.md): Cessna 182 · Gainesville, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2016 · N2861R · Substantial damage > The failure of the engine crankshaft near the Nos. 4 and 5 crankshaft journals due to oil starvation. The reason for the oil starvation could not be determined during postaccident examination. - [NTSB ERA16LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA116.md): Cessna 150L · Gettysburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2016 · N976HB · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons because examination of the engine and a successful test-run did not reveal any anomalies that would preclude normal operation. - [NTSB CEN16LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA115.md): Beech V35 · Seymour, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2016 · N2714T · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper placement of the fuel selector handle between two tank positions, which resulted in a restricted fuel flow to the engine and the initial loss of engine power, and his improper decision to use the high-boost auxiliary fuel pump for an… - [NTSB ERA16LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA111.md): Cessna 152 · Pembroke Pines, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2016 · N6449P · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power while on approach for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. - [NTSB ERA16LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA110.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Palatka, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2016 · N256CD · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because engine examination, an engine test run, and review of engine monitor data did not reveal any evidence of preimpact anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB ERA16LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA109.md): Piper PA28 · Port Jefferson, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2016 · N29099 · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB ERA16FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA108.md): Beech A36 · Marshville, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2016 · N61WB · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the severity of the pilot's injuries was his failure to have a properly secured shoulder harness at the time of the accident. - [NTSB CEN16LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA105.md): Enstrom TH-180 · Menominee, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2016 · N180TH · Substantial damage > The failure of the torque meter mounting bolts, which resulted in a loss of engine power to the main drive belt and rotors. - [NTSB WPR16LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA066.md): Beech B36TC · Santa Barbara, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2016 · N113TM · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power during initial climbout for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination and testing of the engine did not reveal any mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB WPR16LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA060.md): Piper PA46 · Burns, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2016 · N777PG · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no evidence of an anomaly that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident was a preexisting landing gear anomaly that… - [NTSB ERA16LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA094.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Lindenhurst, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 27, 2016 · N404LE · Substantial damage > A rough running engine as a result of an intermittent failure of the left magneto for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in a subsequent autorotation, impact with a sign, and rollover. - [NTSB WPR16LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA057.md): Enstrom 280 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 2016 · N133AB · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB CEN16LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA102.md): Piper PA31 · Denton, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 2016 · N997DN · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB GAA16CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA107.md): Piper PA 46 · Ottawa, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 19, 2016 · N113WB · Substantial damage > The flight crews encounter with un-forecasted freezing rain resulting in an uncontrolled descent, forced landing, and substantial damage to the airplane's firewall, and forward pressure bulkhead. - [NTSB ERA16LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA091.md): Cessna 152 · Madison, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2016 · N6135M · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB ERA16LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA090.md): Beech A23 · Kingston, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 2016 · N3680Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning and his improper in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB ERA16LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA082.md): Pilatus PC-12 · Savannah, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 2016 · N978AF · Substantial damage > The pilots’ failure to follow proper procedures in response to a crew alerting system warning for high engine torque values, which necessitated an off-runway emergency landing during which the airplane sustained substantial damage due to postimpact fire.… - [NTSB WPR16LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA047.md): Kevin Metzler Velocity STD RG · Rosamond, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 2016 · N133SV · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power due to failure of the No. 1 connecting rod as a result of multiple fatigue cracks for reasons that could not be determined during on postaccident examination. - [NTSB CEN16LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA082.md): Beech V35B · Tahlequah, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2015 · N4523A · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power shortly after takeoff due to an inadequately tightened fuel line. Also causal was the pilot's failure to extend the landing gear once the airplane was in a position to safely land on the runway. - [NTSB GAA16CA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA099.md): Davis Michael J MD Special · Wallace, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 21, 2015 · N141MD · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB ERA16LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA076.md): Porrata Luis G Rans S 12XL · Guanica, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 2015 · N124LP · Substantial damage > The pilot/owner's failure to maintain the engine in accordance with manufacturer guidance, which resulted in the undetected corrosion of the power takeoff bearing, subsequent bearing failure, and a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB ERA16LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA071.md): Piper PA-32 · Brunswick, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 2015 · N8675N · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel's failure to properly torque a No. 4 cylinder hold-down nut during engine overhaul, which resulted in the loosening of the nut and the subsequent failure of the studs and through bolts and separation of the cylinder. - [NTSB WPR16LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA039.md): Mooney M20E · Corona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2015 · N5863Q · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined based on available information. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to conduct the takeoff with observed engine deficiencies. - [NTSB ERA16LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA066.md): Raytheon A36 · Fayetteville, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2015 · N3241N · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel's application of an unapproved sealant to the engine case halves during engine overhaul, contrary to manufacturer's instructions, which resulted in lubrication restriction due to a bearing shift and the subsequent internal failure of the… - [NTSB WPR16IA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16IA044.md): Cessna LC41-550FG · Seal Beach, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2015 · N932AC · Minor damage > Improper maintenance performed on the left magneto which led to a loss of engine power. Contributing to the incident was the pilot's failure to check the magnetos in flight in compliance with manufacturers guidance regarding rough running engine. The pilot's… - [NTSB ERA16LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA062.md): Beech D35 · Vine Grove, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2015 · N2991B · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to ensure that the fuel selector was properly positioned before takeoff, which resulted in the subsequent total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB ERA16LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA061.md): Piper PA-24 · Millville, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2015 · N88F · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB ERA16LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA053.md): Piper PA-32 · Opa Locka, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2015 · N5568J · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel's inadequate inspection of the exhaust system, which resulted in the escape of exhaust gases into the engine compartment and a subsequent total loss of engine power. - [NTSB GAA16CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA072.md): Skaggs Ronnie Lynn Rans S6S · Oldtown, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 27, 2015 · N531VS · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to visually inspect the fuel level during the preflight inspection, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent off-field landing and impacted terrain. - [NTSB WPR16LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA033.md): Piper PA 28-140 · Wickenburg, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 25, 2015 · N7PM · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power due to a separation of the mixture control cable clamp, which was either not installed or secured correctly during maintenance. - [NTSB ERA16LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA051.md): Piper PA28 · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2015 · N3971R · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation and a subsequent forced landing. - [NTSB CEN16LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA064.md): Cessna 305A · Sulphur, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2015 · N5312G · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to water and contaminants in the carburetor, which resulted in a forced landing to a wet field. - [NTSB ERA16LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA046.md): Mooney M20 · Fort Meade, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2015 · N5512Q · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB WPR16LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA030.md): Cessna T210N · La Verne, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2015 · N91HC · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB CEN16LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA047.md): Eurocopter EC120B · Goshen, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2015 · N88HA · Substantial damage > The failure of the Thomas coupling at the interface with the main gear box tail rotor output shaft, which resulted in the helicopter's loss of tail rotor control. - [NTSB ERA16LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA041.md): Woodrow Larry W Sonex · Morganton, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2015 · N7035Z · Substantial damage > The pilot/owner’s inadequate maintenance inspection following a propeller strike, which resulted in the subsequent in-flight propeller separation due to propagation of fatigue cracks in the crankshaft. - [NTSB ERA16LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA040.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Jefferson, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2015 · N334CM · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during a postaccident test run of the engine. - [NTSB CEN16LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA033.md): Cessna 120 · Gonzales, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2015 · N2942N · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel’s improper installation of the carburetor during recent maintenance, including the omission of a required cotter pin, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB WPR16LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA021.md): MD Helicopter 369D · Sedro-Woolley, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2015 · N510PA · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of naphthenate fuel contamination, which blocked the fuel flow through the start pump. - [NTSB CEN16LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA026.md): Cirrus Design SR22T · Fayetteville, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2015 · N857SW · Substantial damage > The fatigue failure of the oil cooler cross fitting, which resulted in engine oil starvation and a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB ERA16LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA027.md): Cessna 150M · Key Biscayne, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2015 · N171RD · Substantial damage > The fatigue failure of the No. 1 cylinder intake valve, which resulted in the partial loss of engine power. - [NTSB ERA16LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA026.md): Piper PA31 · Weston, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2015 · N55GK · Substantial damage > The pilot's feathering of the incorrect propeller following a total loss of right engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from maintenance personnel’s failure to reinstall the flapper valve in the right main fuel tank. Contributing to the accident… - [NTSB ERA16LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA022.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Bluemont, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2015 · N43249 · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power as a result of the separation of the No. 5 connecting rod for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB ERA16LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA019.md): Beech 23 · Humboldt, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2015 · N2339J · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power due to low No. 2 cylinder compression and an inoperative right magneto. - [NTSB ERA16LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA018.md): Cessna 172 · Campobello, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2015 · N6636A · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the fuel system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to water contamination. - [NTSB CEN16LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA015.md): Bobby Martin Autogyro MTO Sport · Wallisville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2015 · N3232Z · Substantial damage > Fracture of the pusher propeller blade due to impact damage from an unknown object while in flight, which resulted in a severe vibration and a loss of thrust. - [NTSB GAA16CA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA015.md): Maule M 7-260C · Grace, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 15, 2015 · N288BC · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose over. - [NTSB ERA16LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA016.md): Titan Tornado · Mitchells, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 15, 2015 · N4070F · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to fatigue cracking and separation of the No. 3 cylinder exhaust valve stem. - [NTSB WPR16LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA011.md): Christopher Tom Kitfox 5 · Battle Ground, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2015 · N533RC · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB WPR16LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA008.md): Cessna T210K · Boise, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2015 · N8273M · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper in-flight fuel management due to distraction and self-induced pressure, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to conduct the descent checklist, which… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/440/sequence.md?page=33 ## 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=32 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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