# 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 43 of 68 · 3,371 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB CEN13LA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA378.md): Bell 206B · St Louis, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2013 · N297CA · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to the separation of compressor blades, which resulted from fatigue cracking. - [NTSB ERA13LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA257.md): Cessna 180J · Greenwood, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2013 · N9996N · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. - [NTSB CEN13LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA298.md): Allen Jan A Challenger II · Greeley, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2013 · N269MM · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to the engine seizure, which resulted from damage caused by the ingestion of carburetor ice into the engine intake ports. - [NTSB CEN13LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA287.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Oskaloosa, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 2013 · N47539 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the engine examination did not reveal any malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB CEN13LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA286.md): Cessna 182C · Fremont, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 2013 · N9075T · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper preflight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion while in the traffic pattern. - [NTSB WPR13LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA230.md): Cessna T188C · Pine Bluffs, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2013 · N2167J · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power during takeoff 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 ERA13LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA241.md): Cessna 182E · Southwick, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2013 · N817JT · Substantial damage > The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB ERA13CA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA272.md): Pdps Pzl-Bielsko SZD-55-1 · Henderson, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 12, 2013 · N81799 · Substantial damage > A loss of aerodynamic lift that resulted in a forced landing to unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB ERA13LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA239.md): Cessna 182G · Clewiston, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2013 · N2440R · Substantial damage > The private pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and fuel management and the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB CEN13CA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA272.md): Cessna 172M · Thief River Falls, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 9, 2013 · N1820V · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the power line while on approach to landing. - [NTSB WPR13LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA216.md): Rans S-17 · Fontana, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 2013 · N6171R · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to improper construction and inadequate maintenance of the fuel system and engine. Contributing to the accident was the airplane’s inadvertent contact with an unseen guy wire during the landing flare. - [NTSB WPR13LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA209.md): Cessna 172N · Henderson, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2013 · N3483E · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, including operating in excess of the maximum certified gross weight and center of gravity limits at a high density altitude, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to maintain a positive rate of climb after… - [NTSB ERA13FA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA217.md): Cessna 172N · Dade City, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2013 · N5944J · Substantial damage > The in-flight loosening of the No. 3 cylinder exhaust valve rocker arm stud, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power. - [NTSB ERA13WA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13WA226.md): Cessna 210L · Belem, Brazil · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 26, 2013 · PR-LJI · Substantial damage > On April 26, 2013, about 1215 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 210L, Brazilian registration PR-LJI, operated by Brabo Taxi Aereo Ltda., was substantially damaged during a forced landing while on approach to the Brigadeiro Protasio de Oliveira Airport… - [NTSB ERA13LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA220.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2013 · N75148 · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations did not reveal any preimpact failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB WPR13TA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13TA205.md): Bell BHT407 · Big Fork, MT · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 25, 2013 · N937GR · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control while maneuvering over mountainous terrain in strong up/downdrafts and possible mountain wave activity, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness. - [NTSB ERA13LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA214.md): Beech 35-C33A · Knoxville, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2013 · N2713T · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power during takeoff for a reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations and testing revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB ERA13LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA211.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Inlet, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2013 · N18JP · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination. - [NTSB WPR13LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA212.md): Boeing A75N1 · Santa Rosa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2013 · N985SS · Substantial damage > The partial loss of engine power due to fuel contamination and partially blocked fuel screens. - [NTSB WPR13CA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA204.md): Bell 206B · Wells, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 20, 2013 · N4237M · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle while maneuvering at a low altitude. - [NTSB CEN13LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA229.md): Beech N35 · Warren, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2013 · N9414Y · Substantial damage > The fatigue failure of the engine crankshaft due to oversized crankcase saddle bores, which resulted from maintenance personnel improperly resizing the saddle bores during engine maintenance. - [NTSB WPR13LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA190.md): Beech 35-B33 · San Manuel, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2013 · N6841Q · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during the landing approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow the emergency checklist and switch tanks. Contributing to the severity of the pilot's injuries was the lack of a shoulder… - [NTSB CEN13LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA228.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Buffalo, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2013 · N424DP · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm while maneuvering at a low altitude in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in an emergency landing on uneven terrain. - [NTSB WPR13CA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA218.md): Schleicher ASW-27 · Middletown, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 12, 2013 · N503CW · Substantial damage > The glider’s encounter with atmospheric lift conditions not sufficient to maintain flight, which resulted in a forced landing on rough terrain. - [NTSB ERA13LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA204.md): Harris Pierce Velocity XL RG · Avon Park, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2013 · N101ME · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination and testing did not reveal any mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB ERA13LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA187.md): Cessna 152 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2013 · N6141Q · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 3 exhaust valve. Contributing to the accident was the airplane operator’s failure to follow the engine manufacturer’s recommended engine overhaul intervals. - [NTSB CEN13LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA220.md): Walker Phil RV-6A · Spearfish, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2013 · N525PW · Substantial damage > The coil-distributor wire loosening in flight, which rendered the ignition system inoperative and subsequently caused the loss of engine power. - [NTSB ERA13LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA188.md): Cessna 402C · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2013 · VQ-TIN · Substantial damage > The disconnection of the nose landing gear actuator, which resulted in the subsequent collapse of the nose landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the repair station’s inadequate maintenance, postmaintenance inspection process, and oversight of the… - [NTSB CEN13LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA216.md): Cessna 172 · Wonewoc, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2013 · N8033B · Substantial damage > The restricted vented fuel cap and obstructed fuel vent lines, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB ERA13FA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA184.md): Lancair LC42 - 550FG · Winston-Salem, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2013 · N6506L · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to detect multiple indications and cues in the cockpit of the steady loss of engine oil pressure, which resulted in a catastrophic engine failure over terrain unsuitable for landing. Also causal was the loss of internal engine lubrication… - [NTSB WPR13FA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA169.md): Mooney M20A · Wikieup, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2013 · N6018X · Substantial damage > The manufacture and installation of a nonstandard part by unknown maintenance personnel to compensate for a bent, misaligned crankshaft propeller flange, which resulted in the improper clearance of the bearings on the crankshaft journal, a loss of oil… - [NTSB WPR13LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA167.md): Enstrom F-28F · Twin Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2013 · N918DK · 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. - [NTSB CEN13CA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA207.md): Beech A36 · Fort Stockton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 27, 2013 · N888TT · Substantial damage > The student pilot inadvertently switching the fuel selector to the OFF position and the flight instructor's failure to monitor the student pilot's actions. - [NTSB WPR13CA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA163.md): Cessna 172G · Temecula, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 22, 2013 · N5931R · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB ERA13LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA179.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Perry, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2013 · N625SR · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. - [NTSB ERA13LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA180.md): Schweizer 269C · Titusville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2013 · N2099S · Substantial damage > An engine failure due to the separation of the engine crankcase, which resulted from the lateral movement of the center main bearing and the subsequent blocking of the oil feed hole that supplied oil to the No. 2 connecting rod, which then led to its failure… - [NTSB ERA13LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA174.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Panama City, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2013 · N86AB · Substantial damage > A loss of preload to the crankshaft gear attachment bolt, resulting in rotation of the crankshaft gear and a subsequent total loss of engine power. The root cause for the loss of preload could not be determined during a postaccident examination of the… - [NTSB ERA13LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA173.md): New Piper PA32-301FT · Stafford, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2013 · N32EV · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper placement of the fuel tank selector handle during approach, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB CEN13LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA194.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Eagle Nest, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2013 · N392GP · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to a rapid throttle change during autorotation, which the flight instructor initiated in response to a low rotor rpm warning, which resulted from the separation of one of the magnets used to provide rotor rpm indications from… - [NTSB CEN13LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA193.md): Piper J3C-65 · Seguin, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2013 · N88313 · Substantial damage > The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be undetermined because an examination of the engine did not reveal any malfunctions or failures that would preclude normal operation. - [NTSB WPR13FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA141.md): Maule M5 · Woodinville, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 2013 · N17PR · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed following a total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination, which resulted in a stall/spin and subsequent impact with terrain. - [NTSB ERA13LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA159.md): 781569 FX 210 · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 2013 · N524VT · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined from the available evidence. - [NTSB WPR13IA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13IA144.md): Bombardier DHC-8-402 · Danville, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 2013 · N417QX · Minor damage > The failure and separation of a section of the No. 2 engine's combustion chamber's small exit duct (SED), which created an airflow disruption that led to an engine surge and subsequent fire. Contributing to the accident was the insufficient weld penetration… - [NTSB CEN13FA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA182.md): Aero Commander 500B · Broomfield, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2013 · N93AA · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the fuel gauge to indicate the actual amount of fuel on board the airplane and the design of the airplane's fuel system, which precluded a visual confirmation of the… - [NTSB ERA13LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA148.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Sanford, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2013 · N1953H · Substantial damage > The installation of an incorrect length of cotter pin on the throttle linkage clevis pin by maintenance personnel at an undetermined time, which resulted in the pin coming loose and the loss of throttle control. - [NTSB WPR13LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA134.md): Blumer Challenger II Spec · Peoria, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2013 · N107BW · Substantial damage > A cracked cooling fan housing, which led to a malfunction of the ignition system and a loss of engine power during the landing approach. - [NTSB CEN13CA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA175.md): Cessna 177 · Elcho, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 17, 2013 · N30227 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight fuel management, which led to a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB ERA13LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA138.md): Ayres S2R-T34 · Fort Gaines, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 2013 · N3095X · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of debris in the fuel control unit. - [NTSB CEN13CA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA162.md): Beech A60 · Abilene, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 14, 2013 · N7466D · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB ERA13FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA131.md): Cessna T337C · New Smyrna Beach, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 2013 · N2576S · Destroyed > Maintenance personnel's failure to follow procedures and published directives in calibrating the continuous flow fuel system and failure to accurately diagnose debris in the throttle assembly, resulting in a loss of power in one engine. Contributing to the… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/440/sequence.md?page=44 ## 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=43 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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