# 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 41 of 68 · 3,371 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB CEN14LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA031.md): Cessna T210L · Borger, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2013 · N398MA · Substantial damage > The failure of the No. 4 connecting rod due to inadequate oil lubrication. - [NTSB WPR14FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA024.md): Cessna 208 · Wailea, HI · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2013 · N861MA · Substantial damage > Improper maintenance that resulted in contamination of the engine's compressor turbine disc and blade assembly by glass bead remnants, which resulted in a blade failure. - [NTSB WPR14LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA023.md): Cessna 172 - M · Hardin, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2013 · N80257 · Substantial damage > A rough-running engine and partial loss of power, which resulted from the pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat appropriately while operating in an area conducive to carburetor icing. - [NTSB ERA14LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA004.md): Mcdonald Howard Brian Zenair 701 · Zephyrhills, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2013 · N538HB · Substantial damage > The failure of the propeller speed reduction unit drive belts due to inadequate belt tension being applied during installation, which resulted in a complete loss of thrust. - [NTSB CEN14LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA021.md): Pohoski RV 4 · New Waverly, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2013 · N10XP · Destroyed > An in-flight fire for reasons that could not be determined because the wreckage was consumed by fire. - [NTSB WPR14CA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA020.md): L Goldner Zenith 701 · Milford, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 17, 2013 · N67MG · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper decision to execute a precautionary landing to unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB ERA14LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA018.md): Fuller Van L Sonex · Palatine, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2013 · N68VF · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a test run and partial teardown of the engine did not reveal any anomalies. - [NTSB ERA14LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA050.md): Cessna 170 · Ridgely, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2013 · N4216V · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. - [NTSB WPR14CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA006.md): Siemens Rotorway Exec 162F · Nampa, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 5, 2013 · N104BJ · Substantial damage > A flight control malfunction during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined. No follow-up examination was conducted due to a lapse in agency funding and subsequent government shutdown. - [NTSB ERA14LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA008.md): Cessna 172 - F · Gainesville, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2013 · N8715U · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident engine examination and test run revealed no anomalies. - [NTSB ERA13CA435](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA435.md): Aeronca 65 CA · Thomaston, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 30, 2013 · N33879 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning and in-flight monitoring of the fuel level which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB CEN13LA557](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA557.md): Beech 35 B33 · Urbana, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2013 · N8910M · Substantial damage > The failure of the crankshaft following several overheating events that had led to a stress crack and the subsequent fracture forward of the No. 6 rod journal. - [NTSB ERA13LA428](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA428.md): Beech A36 · Wellington, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2013 · N40KG · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to an interruption in fuel flow, which was most likely due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while performing the subsequent forced landing to a wet… - [NTSB ERA13LA429](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA429.md): De Havilland DH 82A · Rhinebeck, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2013 · N9410 · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation, which resulted in a forced landing into trees. - [NTSB WPR13CA418](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA418.md): Grob G 103 Twin II · Morgan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2013 · N54554 · Substantial damage > An incorrect descent rate while on final approach as a result of the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which lead to an off-field landing and impact with terrain. - [NTSB ERA13CA427](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA427.md): Cessna 182E · Middletown Springs, VT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2013 · N3152Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB ERA13LA421](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA421.md): American Eurocopter AS350B2 · Canton, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2013 · N810LE · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper decision to continue flight with a low engine oil pressure warning light instead of landing immediately in accordance with the flight manual emergency checklist. Contributing to the accident was the maintenance technician’s failure to… - [NTSB WPR13CA425](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA425.md): Cessna M337B · Spanish Fork, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2013 · N87653 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to properly manage fuel which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of power to the forward engine. - [NTSB WPR13LA404](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA404.md): Bell 47G5 · King City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2013 · N7836S · Substantial damage > The failure of the helicopter’s center frame tube due to a fatigue crack and corrosion originating from a welded surface. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s inadequate inspection of the helicopter during its most recent 100-hour… - [NTSB WPR13LA402](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA402.md): Cessna 172N · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2013 · N42EP · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power during initial climb due to debris within the carburetor mixture metering sleeve. - [NTSB ERA13LA408](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA408.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Woodstock, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2013 · N7333P · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper preflight inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB ERA13LA407](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA407.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Guntersville, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2013 · N8362C · Substantial damage > The improper installation of the engine magneto by unknown maintenance personnel, which resulted in the magneto separating from the engine and a subsequent total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's delay in proceeding directly… - [NTSB ERA13LA406](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA406.md): Engineering & Research 415-D · Beaver Falls, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2013 · N3940H · Substantial damage > The owner/pilot’s failure to follow engine manufacturer recommendations for engine oil changes and spark plug cleaning and rotating when operating the airplane with 100 low lead fuel, which resulted in carbon buildup in the engine and the total loss of engine… - [NTSB ERA13LA405](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA405.md): Crowder Michael H Sonex · Waxhaw, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2013 · N293SX · Substantial damage > The pilot/owner/builder’s improper routing of the engine’s crankshaft position sensor cable next to the engine’s exhaust system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power in flight. - [NTSB WPR13LA396](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA396.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Sisters, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2013 · N102HA · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning and poor decision-making, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the lack of documentation describing the limitations of the airplane’s fuel… - [NTSB CEN13CA573](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA573.md): Schweizer SGS 2 33A · Hampshire, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 2, 2013 · N2668H · Substantial damage > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for landing area conditions during an off-airport landing which resulted in a collision with an obstruction. - [NTSB ERA13LA397](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA397.md): Aeronca 65CA · Hardwick, VT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2013 · N31915 · Substantial damage > The improper maintenance of the carburetor, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor flooding. - [NTSB ERA13CA400](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA400.md): Maxair Drifter Drifter II · Lafayette, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2013 · N42548 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the initial climb after takeoff in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a hard off-airport landing. - [NTSB ERA13IA396](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13IA396.md): Piper PA-28RT-201 · Chesapeake, VA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2013 · N2091W · No damage > Maintenance personnel’s inadequate inspection and compliance with a Federal Aviation Administration airworthiness directive, which resulted in an undetected corroded and cracked stabilator turnbuckle and the subsequent failure of the turnbuckle and loss of… - [NTSB WPR13LA392](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA392.md): Piper PA-18-105 Special · Rancho Palos Verdes, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2013 · N224T · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB WPR13LA389](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA389.md): Champion 8KCAB · Wahiawa, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2013 · N413JJ · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine and airframe did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB ERA13LA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA382.md): Consolidated Aeronautics Lake Model 250 · Middle Grove, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2013 · N522WB · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel’s application of insufficient torque to the No. 6 cylinder connecting rod bolts during overhaul, which resulted in the fatigue fracture of the connecting rod and a subsequent total loss of engine power. - [NTSB WPR13LA384](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA384.md): Piper PA 28 · Sacramento, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2013 · N8223W · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no evidence of preimpact mechanical malfunction or failure that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB ERA13CA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA377.md): Cessna 172P · Mitchellville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 24, 2013 · N98923 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s decision to depart with a known deficiency following a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was an anomaly of the airplane’s nosewheel steering that could not be replicated during post-accident examination. - [NTSB CEN13LA502](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA502.md): Anderas Tiger Moth R80 · New Franken, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2013 · N927TM · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB ANC13LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13LA085.md): Cessna U206F · Tokotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2013 · N35952 · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the crankshaft, which resulted from a mechanic’s application of insufficient torque on the cylinder through bolts. - [NTSB CEN13CA501](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA501.md): Mcdonnell Douglas Heli 369FF · Reese, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2013 · N975BW · Substantial damage > The failure of the temporary hoist holding the powerline wire which resulted in a brief loss of control and main rotor blade impacts with the tower. - [NTSB ERA13LA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA364.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Indian Trail, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2013 · N6919B · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper preflight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB CEN13LA519](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA519.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer Gulfstream AM G 164B · Eagle Lake, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2013 · N8222K · Substantial damage > The failure of one of the engine cylinders, which resulted in the total loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing. - [NTSB WPR13GA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13GA374.md): Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · Burns, OR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 12, 2013 · N62PJ · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the separation of one of the 4th-stage turbine wheel blades due to low-cycle fatigue cracking that had progressed to high-cycle fatigue cracking, which ultimately led to the overload failure of the… - [NTSB ERA13CA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA362.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Fredericksburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 12, 2013 · N4969J · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadequate pre-flight and in-flight planning and his failure to obtain a weather briefing at his intermediate stops, resulting in a missed approach at his destination and subsequent fuel exhaustion. The pilot’s fatigue due to lack of sleep may… - [NTSB CEN13LA484](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA484.md): Rockwell International S-2R · Larchwood, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2013 · N5610X · Substantial damage > A complete loss of engine power during an agricultural application flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB WPR13LA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA366.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Overgaard, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2013 · N9752J · 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. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance of the exhaust system. - [NTSB CEN13WA576](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13WA576.md): Socata TB10 - NO Series · Zamora, Spain · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 9, 2013 · EC-FPN · Substantial damage > On August 9, 2013, about 0930 UTC, a Socata TB-10 airplane, EC-FPN, (s/n 1485) was involved in a forced landing following an engine failure. The airplane was substantially damaged and there were no injuries. This investigation is under the jurisdiction and… - [NTSB ERA13LA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA363.md): Mooney M20R · Tallahassee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2013 · N1034S · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to troubleshoot the in-flight electrical problem and restore power using the operable redundant battery and his decision not to manually extend the airplane's landing gear, which resulted in a gear-up landing. Contributing to the accident… - [NTSB ERA13CA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA352.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Erwinna, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 4, 2013 · N1211S · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper altitude and energy management in the landing pattern which resulted in the glider impacting a tree and landing short of the runway. - [NTSB CEN13CA485](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA485.md): Cessna 150D · Hermleigh, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 4, 2013 · N4281U · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper positional awareness, which resulted in an off airport landing and impact with terrain. - [NTSB WPR13LA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA353.md): Weber GPA-2 · Brentwood, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2013 · N199BW · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB ERA13TA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13TA341.md): Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · Jackson, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 29, 2013 · N1608D · Destroyed > The helicopter pilot's inadvertent collision with an unmarked and uncharted utility wire of which he was unaware. - [NTSB ERA13LA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA344.md): Hughes 369D · Center Point, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2013 · N31HM · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power 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. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/440/sequence.md?page=42 ## 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=41 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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