# 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 ERA15LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA283.md): Cessna 195A · Iuka, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2015 · N195AP · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident examination of the engine and fuel system found no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR15LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA223.md): Stinson 108 - 3 · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2015 · N6152M · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to a degraded cylinder exhaust valve seal, which resulted in low cylinder compression.
- [NTSB ERA15LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA286.md): Beech A36 · Poughkeepsie, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2015 · N6677D · Substantial damage
  > A leaking fuel discharge fitting, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and an off-airport, gear-up landing.
- [NTSB ERA15LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA292.md): Israel Aircraft Industries 1125 Westwind Astra · Baltimore, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2015 · N765A · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew's failure to visually ensure that the cabin door locking pin was in place before takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA15LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA287.md): Piper J3C 65 · Southside, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2015 · N92653 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exhaustion of the airplane’s fuel supply, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the outcome was the pilot’s failure to secure the engine before the forced landing.
- [NTSB ERA15LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA280.md): MD Helicopter 369FF · Vega Baja, PR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 24, 2015 · N5842Z · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to insufficient lubrication to the engine's No. 2 bearing, which resulted in the failure of the bearing and a subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC15CA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15CA052.md): Cessna 182 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2015 · N5722B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure adequate fuel was onboard to complete the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the improperly calibrated fuel quantity indication system.
- [NTSB ERA15FA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA277.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Lake Wales, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2015 · N610DA · Destroyed
  > A partial loss of engine power due to oil starvation. Contributing was the flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an aborted emergency landing, and his delayed decision to deploy the airplane's parachute system.
- [NTSB CEN15LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA319.md): Cessna 182E · Rozet, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2015 · N3344Y · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because an examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR15LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA220.md): Cessna 182Q · Prichard, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2015 · N759LV · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the No. 6 cylinder piston pin.
- [NTSB WPR15LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA219.md): Garlick UH1H · Walla Walla, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2015 · N121PT · Destroyed
  > The helicopter’s reduction in aerodynamic lift while operating in variable wind conditions for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any evidence of preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have…
- [NTSB GAA15CA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA197.md): Hughes 269C · Atlanta, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 21, 2015 · N58397 · Substantial damage
  > The non-helicopter rated pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR15LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA217.md): Piper PA 28-181 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2015 · N8740E · Destroyed
  > The engine's inability to produce full-rated power due to wear on internal engine components, which resulted in a loss of altitude and subsequent landing on uneven terrain. Contributing to the accident was the airplane owner's failure to maintain the engine…
- [NTSB ERA15LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA276.md): Grumman American Avn. AA1B · Lititz, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2015 · N8969L · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine found no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN15LA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA332.md): Alon A2 · Holland, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2015 · N5607F · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning.
- [NTSB ERA15CA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA272.md): Smith Steen Skybolt · Junction City, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 18, 2015 · N31CS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inaccurate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN15LA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA346.md): Ercoupe 415 · Saint Martin Island, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2015 · CFGGS · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a connecting rod bearing, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN15LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA308.md): Devoe Clip Wing · Melbourne, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2015 · N80917 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence and the postaccident engine examination, which led to a forced landing on unsuitable terrain due to the pilot’s decision not to deploy the ballistic parachute…
- [NTSB CEN15FA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA305.md): Piper PA 32-300 · Brazoria, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2015 · N555PK · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's failure to arrest the descent in a timely manner and the flight instructor's failure to safely intervene in the routine training maneuver for reasons that could not be determined based on the information available.
- [NTSB ERA15LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA263.md): Cessna 210 5A(205A) · Stafford Twp, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2015 · N315EC · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to the failure of the crankshaft, which resulted from a mechanic's failure to properly torque the engine cylinder through bolts.
- [NTSB GAA15CA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA172.md): Schweizer SGS 1 26B · Silver Springs, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 8, 2015 · N5839V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision making in adverse weather conditions, which resulted in an encounter with weather and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA15LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA258.md): Cessna T210L · Oneonta, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2015 · N59024 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN15LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA298.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Houston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2015 · N422PB · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel's improper installation of the propeller governor, which resulted in damage to the governor drive gear and its subsequent failure and a subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN15LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA303.md): Aviat A-1C-180 · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2015 · N354BM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR15CA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15CA207.md): Piper PA 18-150 · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2015 · N8075P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to manage the fuel system properly during a banner tow operation resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB GAA15CA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA178.md): Piper PA 24-250 · Newton, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2015 · N7985P · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear down-lock micro switch, which resulted in a landing gear collapse during landing, and the pilot/owner's unfamiliarity with the emergency landing gear extension procedure. Contributing to the accident was the flight…
- [NTSB GAA15CA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA164.md): Piper PA 18-135 · Twin Falls, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2015 · N8086C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel inspection during his preflight fuel performance planning task, resulting in fuel exhaustion en route, and an emergency landing and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN15LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA292.md): Cessna 172D · Shenandoah, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2015 · N2320U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat, which resulted in the total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing during cruise flight.
- [NTSB CEN15CA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA312.md): Eurocopter EC 130 B4 · Somerset, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2015 · N974BR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to fly at a low altitude when he was aware that there were wires in the area which resulted in the helicopter contacting a wire.
- [NTSB WPR15FA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA205.md): Schweizer 269C · Newberg, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2015 · N2096W · Destroyed
  > The loss of translation/rotational power between the engine and the transmission due to the severe wear of the forward spline portion of the lower coupling drive shaft. The reason for the severe wear of the forward spline could not be definitively determined…
- [NTSB ERA15CA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA256.md): Cessna 170 · Raymond, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2015 · N4027V · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate preflight inspection of the fuel system resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.
- [NTSB CEN15LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA286.md): Don W Guice Zodiac 601XL · Seagoville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2015 · N253DG · Substantial damage
  > The engine overheating, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power, due to the pilot's operation of the engine with a higher-than-specified oil quantity level.
- [NTSB ERA15FA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA254.md): Beech A36 · Plainville, MA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2015 · N5626D · Destroyed
  > The total loss of engine power due to the failure of the alternator drive coupling. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inability to locate and navigate to a suitable forced landing site due to low cloud ceilings.
- [NTSB GAA15CA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA137.md): Piper PA 24 · Charles City, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2015 · N5152P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate pre-flight fuel planning resulting in fuel exhaustion and a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA15CA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA133.md): Schempp-Hirth Ventus 2C · Hobbs, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2015 · N172VC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper compensation for gusty wind conditions which resulted in impact with terrain short of the runway.
- [NTSB GAA15CA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA163.md): Gates Learjet 35A · Grosse Ile, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 22, 2015 · N640BA · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's collision with a deer on the unfenced runway during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident is the airport's failure to establish a continuous fence between the runway and the nature conservancy.
- [NTSB WPR15LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA194.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G 164A · Five Points, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2015 · N8598H · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s improper reassembly of the engine during overhaul, which led to the failure of the supercharger-blower due to a lack of lubrication and the subsequent total loss of engine power during takeoff.
- [NTSB GAA15CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA151.md): Flight Design Ctls · Andover, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2015 · N799CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management and preflight planning, which resulted in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a forced landing in a field where the airplane nosed over.
- [NTSB CEN15LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA279.md): Mooney M20K · Sheboygan, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2015 · N1168Z · Substantial damage
  > Oil starvation due to preignition in the No. 5 cylinder as a result of failed spark plugs; the top and sides of the piston head were eroded, which allowed the exhaust gases caused by the preignition to pressurize the crankcase and force engine oil out of the…
- [NTSB WPR15LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA191.md): Cessna 180A · Polson, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2015 · N9699B · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during approach for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA15LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA248.md): Cessna 152 · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2015 · N6553L · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB ERA15FA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA241.md): Piper PA-22 · Laconia, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2015 · N2569P · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because of insufficient evidence found during postaccident examination of the airframe and engine.
- [NTSB ERA15CA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA243.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 20 C1 · Moreland, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2015 · N353DC · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inaccurate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA15CA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA242.md): Penell Mark A Rans S-10 KIT · Kirkville, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2015 · N693MP · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering during the initial climb, which resulted in a loss of lift and subsequent off airport landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff after recognizing the airplane's…
- [NTSB CEN15LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA271.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G 164B · Foster, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2015 · N48687 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power during a low-level aerial application flight due to fuel exhaustion following the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection that led to his assumption that sufficient fuel was on board for the flight based on his reliance on a…
- [NTSB WPR15FA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA181.md): Beech F35 · Everett, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2015 · N4224B · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to debris within the fuel servo, which restricted fuel flow throughout the engine fuel system and resulted in a partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR15LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA180.md): Mooney M20C · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2015 · N7887V · Destroyed
  > The in-flight separation of the exhaust tube at a weld joint due to erosion and corrosion, which resulted in a subsequent in-flight fire.
- [NTSB CEN15LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA265.md): Bell 407 · Pecan Island, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2015 · N501PH · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue fracture of the tail rotor gearbox attachment studs, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor control and a subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN15LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA258.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Haskell, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2015 · N535CT · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident engine examination and test run did not reveal any evidence of preimpact malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB GAA15CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA107.md): Piper PA 18A 150 · Hay, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 4, 2015 · N7860D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's and flight instructor's improper brake application during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to make a positive transfer of controls.

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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
```

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