# 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 38 of 68 · 3,371 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB WPR14LA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA329.md): Christen Industries Pitts S 2B · Oceanside, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2014 · N88EW · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate fuel planning. - [NTSB WPR14LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA327.md): David L Thompson Challenger II · Winterhaven, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2014 · N518DT · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power during cruise for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s loss of control during the forced landing. - [NTSB ERA14CA385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA385.md): Cote James Rans S 6S · New Berlin, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 4, 2014 · N502CW · Substantial damage > The passenger's inadvertent interference with the rudder controls during the takeoff. - [NTSB WPR14LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA323.md): Rans S-16 · Fort Bridger, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2014 · N116GS · Substantial damage > The fuel flow divider inlet line’s B-nut coming loose during takeoff, resulting in a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to adequately tighten the B-nut during recent maintenance. - [NTSB ERA14LA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA374.md): Cessna 172 · Apalachicola, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2014 · N5276U · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination and testing. - [NTSB WPR14FA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA320.md): Mooney M20L - NO Series · San Diego, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2014 · N147MP · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to achieve climb performance and maintain sufficient airspeed during a go-around, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure… - [NTSB ERA14LA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA369.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Helena, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2014 · N9103K · Destroyed > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to postcrash fire damage. - [NTSB WPR14FA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA316.md): Meyer Legacy · Lolo Pass, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2014 · N29MM · Substantial damage > The fatigue fracture of an engine connecting rod, which resulted in a catastrophic engine failure and a forced landing in unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB ERA14LA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA362.md): Piper PA28 · Venice, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2014 · N8826C · Substantial damage > A total 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. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s… - [NTSB CEN14LA393](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA393.md): Beech 35-C33A · Pueblo, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2014 · N72CW · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from the pilot’s improper fuel management and resulted in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB WPR14LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA312.md): Roscher Frederick Thunder Mustang · Spanish Springs, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2014 · N695HR · Destroyed > A complete loss of engine power during climb for reasons that could not be determined due to the severity of postcrash fire damage to the airplane. - [NTSB ERA14LA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA368.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer A/C G-164B · Bonifay, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2014 · N425LS · Substantial damage > A partial blockage of the No. 2 bearing oil nozzle jet by bearing material, which resulted in oil starvation and the subsequent failure of the No. 2 bearing and total loss of engine power. - [NTSB ERA14FA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA350.md): Wilderoder Great Lakes 2TIA · Lillian, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2014 · N47149 · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to an inoperative magneto and possible carburetor ice, which resulted in a forced landing into unsuitable terrain. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate magneto overhaul by unknown personnel and the modification to the… - [NTSB WPR14LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA300.md): Luscombe 8A · Rancho Cucamonga, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2014 · N77942 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB CEN14LA385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA385.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Wichita Falls, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2014 · N636EV · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power, which resulted in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined during postaccident examination. - [NTSB CEN14LA373](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA373.md): Garramone Mike A Vixen · Columbus, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2014 · N153PR · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident engine examination did not reveal any preimpact failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB ERA14LA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA355.md): Pipistrel Alpha Trainer · Pompano Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2014 · N10PU · Substantial damage > The pilot’s miscalculation of the fuel quantity requirements, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB CEN14WA394](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14WA394.md): MD Helicopter 600N · Kungsangen, Sweden · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 14, 2014 · SE-JKJ · Substantial damage > On July 14, 2014, at 1333 coordinated universal time, an MD Helicopters MD600N, SE-JKJ, was substantially damaged following an autorotation near Kungsängen, Stockholm, Sweden. The pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the… - [NTSB CEN14CA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA380.md): Dantonio 404 · Wichita Falls, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2014 · N482FD · Substantial damage > The separation of a spark plug wire resulting in a loss of engine power during climb out and a subsequent forced landing on a field containing trees. - [NTSB ERA14LA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA344.md): Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2004 Bravo · Melbourne, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2014 · N128LS · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB ERA14LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA336.md): Beech C24R · Titusville, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2014 · N6222Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to secure the fuel strainer drain during the preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB ERA14CA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA349.md): Pekola James W Ridge Runner III · Andrews, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2014 · N39ZT · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to open the fuel tank valves during the preflight examination of the airplane, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB CEN14LA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA358.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Garrison, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2014 · N6648Q · Substantial damage > Excessive wear between the power turbine shaft and quill shaft spline, which led to the disconnection of the power turbine wheel, an overspeed of the power turbine, and the subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was maintenance… - [NTSB CEN14LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA347.md): Cessna 172H · Baytown, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2014 · N3732R · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to verify the fuel onboard before the flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB ERA14CA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA335.md): Alexander Schleicher K 7 · Mocksville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2014 · N9156 · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to install an additional cushion to elevate his passenger and his failure to insure the cushion would not interfere with the control stick movement resulting in limited movement of the elevator in flight and collision with a fence during… - [NTSB ERA14LA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA338.md): Lawson Ronald S Explorer · East Bend, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2014 · N6663K · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power likely due to a failure of a rotary valve shaft seal and the pilot’s failure to detect and diagnose the impending failure during the preflight inspection. - [NTSB ERA14LA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA332.md): Aeronca 7CCM · Prentiss, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2014 · N82442 · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident engine examination revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB WPR14CA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA321.md): Centrair 101A · Nephi, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2014 · N643CA · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to identify the proper landing surface which resulted in an off airstrip landing and collision with rough terrain. - [NTSB CEN14CA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA344.md): Piper PA 25-235 · Rhinelander, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2014 · N8730L · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper inflight planning and reliance of fuel gauge readings, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB CEN14LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA333.md): Cessna 172R · Joplin, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2014 · N468CM · Substantial damage > The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because an operational test run of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB ERA14LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA319.md): Waco UPF 7 · Warrenton, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2014 · N32162 · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power during a low pass for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination of the engine. - [NTSB ERA14LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA316.md): Czech Sport Piper Sport · Peachtree City, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2014 · N957MD · Substantial damage > The pilot's incomplete assessment of the risk presented by operating an airplane with an unresolved history of engine power losses; a partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to operation of the engine with an excessively rich fuel/air mixture; and the… - [NTSB ERA14FA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA313.md): Cessna 182 · Littleton, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2014 · N182PE · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel's application of sealant to the engine case halves during engine overhaul, contrary to manufacturer's instructions, which resulted in internal failure of the engine due to the loss of case bolt torque. - [NTSB CEN14LA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA331.md): Cessna A188 · Arlington, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2014 · N8157V · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to a loose oil filter adapter, which resulted in oil starvation. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s failure to comply with a Federal Aviation Administration airworthiness directive. - [NTSB CEN14LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA327.md): Cessna T207 · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2014 · N207AB · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from the pilot's failure to monitor the fuel level and switch tanks in a timely fashion. - [NTSB ERA14LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA312.md): Raytheon C90A · Houston, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2014 · N800MK · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain a stabilized approach and his subsequent failure to maintain airplane control during the landing flare, which resulted in touchdown off the side of the runway and collision with a ditch. - [NTSB ERA14LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA311.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Nashville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2014 · N544BS · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain rotor rpm during an autorotation after a perceived partial loss of power, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was radio frequency interference with the governor controller, which resulted in an… - [NTSB WPR14LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA267.md): Air Tractor AT 502B · Sacramento, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2014 · N61150 · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane was not available for postaccident examination. - [NTSB CEN14WA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14WA332.md): Cessna U206 · Abbeyshrule, Ireland · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 21, 2014 · G-SKYE · Substantial damage > On June 21, 2014, about 1115 hours universal coordinated time, a Cessna model U206 Turbo Stationair, United Kingdom registration G-SKYE, was substantially damaged during a forced landing following a loss of engine power after takeoff from the Abbeyshrule… - [NTSB CEN14LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA309.md): Schumacher Challenger II · St. Joesph, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2014 · N441MS · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to a lack of lubrication following the in-flight failure of the mechanical oil injection pump. Contributing to the accident was the temporary obscuration of the pilot's forward visibility due to sun glare during the forced… - [NTSB ERA14LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA309.md): Simmons William E Aventura 2 · Rockledge, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2014 · N700WS · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during a forced landing following a loss of engine power, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate inspection of the engine, which resulted in a loose ground wire lug on… - [NTSB ERA14LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA308.md): Taylor J-2 · Lock Haven, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2014 · N16667 · Substantial damage > The airplane owner’s failure to clean and lubricate the engine valve guides and stems, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during the initial climb due to an exhaust valve failure. - [NTSB CEN14CA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA303.md): Piper PA 28-180 · Port Isabel, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 18, 2014 · N66AS · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper inflight planning and reliance of fuel gauge readings, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB ERA14LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA294.md): Cub Crafters CC18-180 · Pennsboro, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2014 · N696RP · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because the postaccident engine examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB CEN14LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA293.md): Knauf RV-7 · Rockwall, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2014 · N707HK · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to verify the airplane's actual fuel quantity before departure, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the subsequent forced landing. - [NTSB WPR14LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA249.md): Piper PA 28-180 · Quincy, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2014 · N4931L · Substantial damage > The partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to the separation of the exhaust baffling, which resulted in a partial blockage of airflow to the engine. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s inadequate inspection of the exhaust system… - [NTSB ERA14CA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA310.md): Jackson Fred M Clipper · Altamont, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 14, 2014 · N2754A · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat prior to descending in atmospheric conditions conducive to serious icing at all power settings, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB WPR14LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA242.md): Adams Dragonfly · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2014 · N85TL · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power due to a reduction in the No. 3 cylinder’s compression as a result of the exhaust valve not having consistent uniform contact with the cylinder head valve seat. - [NTSB CEN14LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA287.md): Air Tractor AT 301 · Pearsall, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2014 · N8593S · Substantial damage > The failure of the No. 1 cylinder rod at the link pin. Contributing to the accident was oil starvation to the rod bearing due to the improper flushing of the oil cooler, which allowed metal and other debris in the oil to clog the drain and the led to the… - [NTSB ERA14IA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14IA301.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Burlington, MA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2014 · N813JE · Minor damage > A loss of clamping load of the No. 5 cylinder crankcase through bolts due to maintenance personnel’s failure to properly torque the through bolts during recent maintenance, which resulted in displacement of the No. 2 bearing and the subsequent catastrophic… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/440/sequence.md?page=39 ## 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=38 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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