# 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 CEN12LA551](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA551.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Holton, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2012 · N8546P · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic's failure to adequately torque the right magneto attachment nuts, allowing the right magneto to come loose, which allowed engine oil to escape, causing the engine to seize.
- [NTSB CEN12CA599](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA599.md): Cessna 152 · Rockford, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2012 · N152BA · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no anomalies.
- [NTSB ERA12TA542](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12TA542.md): Ridge Lowell H Jabiru J230 · Otter Lake, NY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 16, 2012 · N365R · Substantial damage
  > A failure of an engine cylinder exhaust valve due to the buildup of lead deposits on the valve stem and fatigue cracking of the valve stem, resulting in a total loss of engine power, and the loss of the propeller. Contributing to the accident was the lack of…
- [NTSB ERA12FA508](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA508.md): Beech A36TC · Clifton Park, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2012 · N678DR · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during the postaccident investigation and testing.
- [NTSB CEN12IA554](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12IA554.md): Cessna 560XL · Des Moines, IA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2012 · N108EK · Minor damage
  > A temporary loss of control during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postincident examination of the autopilot, pitch trim systems, and horizontal stabilizer revealed no anomalies consistent with a loss of control.
- [NTSB WPR12LA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA356.md): Rockwell S2R · Royal City, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2012 · N8468V · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the separation of the No. 2 cylinder exhaust rocker boss housing, which prevented the exhaust valve from opening.
- [NTSB CEN12LA557](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA557.md): Bell 47G-2 · Flandreau, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2012 · N444EH · Substantial damage
  > A malfunction of the helicopter’s throttle system, which resulted in a loss of engine power during cruise flight.
- [NTSB ERA12LA500](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA500.md): Beech V35B · Effingham, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2012 · N11JK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to avoid an encounter with known adverse weather conditions, which resulted in an in-flight upset, temporary loss of control, and loading of the airframe, engine, and propeller that led to the in-flight separation of the propeller and the…
- [NTSB CEN12LA637](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA637.md): Sackman Sackman Special · Ste. Genevieve, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2012 · N4760R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during a low level maneuver due to oil starvation for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination.
- [NTSB CEN12LA539](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA539.md): Gn-1 Aircamper Mathes · Burlington, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2012 · N31TM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper installation of the propeller bolts, which resulted in the in-flight separation of the propeller.
- [NTSB WPR12CA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA350.md): Cessna 152 · Eastvale, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2012 · N94185 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots to ensure that no water was present in the fuel, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power and a forced off-field landing.
- [NTSB CEN12LA543](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA543.md): Cross David L Glasair III · Westcliffe, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2012 · N71AJ · Substantial damage
  > The loss of oil pressure due to the failure of an oil filter gasket, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN12LA525](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA525.md): Bell 214ST · Avalon, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2012 · N409SB · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s failure to properly torque the retaining nut and install the cotter pin that secured the helicopter’s tail rotor counterweight bellcrank. Contributing to the accident was the lack of detailed maintenance records that documented…
- [NTSB CEN12LA524](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA524.md): Cessna 177B · Carthage, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2012 · N17201 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during a low-level aerial observation flight as the result of the wearing of the rocker arm tip due to a thin carburized case layer, which resulted in a forced landing.
- [NTSB ERA12LA507](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA507.md): Aeronca 7AC · Clifford, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2012 · N83826 · Substantial damage
  > Partial 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 WPR12CA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA342.md): Piper PA18 · McNeal, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 2, 2012 · N2364P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's in-flight decision to fly at low level into an unfamiliar canyon, which resulted in an off-airport landing when the airplane's climb capability was exceeded. Contributing to the accident was the airplane’s decreased performance due to the high…
- [NTSB WPR12CA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA340.md): Piper PA-22-160 · McKinleyville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 2, 2012 · N3442Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s lack of experience in the accident airplane make and model and his lack of knowledge regarding the fuel system.
- [NTSB ERA12LA493](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA493.md): Sikorsky S-58JT · Middletown, DE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2012 · N126GW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to recognize that the helicopter was experiencing tail rotor dynamic instability and to take immediate corrective actions during an external load lift, which resulted in the failure of a tail rotor blade.
- [NTSB CEN12LA513](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA513.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor G-164A · La Salle, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2012 · N9822 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the detached distributor rotor.
- [NTSB CEN12LA501](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA501.md): Beech H35 · Holly Lake Ranch, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2012 · N4684D · Substantial damage
  > The incomplete maintenance performed by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN12LA497](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA497.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Big Springs, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2012 · N6676Q · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power as a result of the pilot inadvertently shutting the engine off. Contributing to the accident was the modification to the engine control layout.
- [NTSB CEN12LA512](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA512.md): Piper PA-30 · Bragg City, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2012 · N8121Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly tighten the b-nut from the engine-driven fuel pump to the fuel-metering unit during maintenance, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA12LA489](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA489.md): Beech A36TC · Fayetteville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2012 · N6672X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA12LA503](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA503.md): Beech 95-A55 · Homerville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2012 · N1572S · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to debris within the engine-driven fuel pump.
- [NTSB ERA12LA486](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA486.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Blacksburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2012 · N6248P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and improper in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB WPR12LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA328.md): Hughes Helicopters 369E · The Dalles, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2012 · N427WC · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from the fuel tank supply pickup becoming unported while the helicopter was pulling power lines.
- [NTSB ERA12LA482](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA482.md): Piper PA-12 · Green Creek, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2012 · N4361M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation while maneuvering.
- [NTSB WPR12TA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12TA323.md): Aero Commander 500 S · Elko, NV · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 24, 2012 · N535SA · Substantial damage
  > A loss of power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's failure to comply with required fueling procedures and the pilot's poor decision-making in not monitoring his fuel gauge and turning back when it reached minimum fuel.
- [NTSB ERA12LA480](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA480.md): Cessna A185F · Mapleton, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2012 · N5168E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power, and his use of an improper engine restart procedure.
- [NTSB ERA12LA473](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA473.md): Cirrus Design SR-22 · Pickens, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2012 · N138CK · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the crankshaft, which resulted from the application of insufficient torque on the cylinder through-bolts by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB CEN12LA470](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA470.md): Yamokoski William Glastar · Chicago, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2012 · N4970Y · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the automotive engine's reduction gearbox while in cruise flight.
- [NTSB WPR12LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA318.md): Republic RC-3 · Snohomish, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2012 · N87521 · Substantial damage
  > 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 WPR12FA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA316.md): Cessna 182P · Corona, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2012 · N640AM · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power shortly after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to take off…
- [NTSB ERA12LA470](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA470.md): Cessna 182A · Farmingdale, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2012 · N2166G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN12FA463](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA463.md): Mooney M20E · Marked Tree, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2012 · N1310W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise flight due to a malfunction of the fuel injection servo due to a damaged O-ring.
- [NTSB ERA12LA469](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA469.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Statesboro, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2012 · N3692R · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power as a result of oil exhaustion due to the mechanic's failure to apply appropriate torque to the oil filter.
- [NTSB WPR12LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA313.md): Cessna T210M · Wells, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2012 · N6181N · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during the final landing approach for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN12LA455](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA455.md): Cessna 175A · Shelby, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2012 · N7003E · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to oil starvation for reasons that could not be determined because engine examinations revealed no malfunctions or failures that would have led to oil starvation.
- [NTSB CEN12LA446](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA446.md): SC Iar Sa Brasov IAR 825 · Peru, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2012 · N825BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA12LA452](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA452.md): Aeronca 7CCM · Ocklawaha, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2012 · N83977 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR12CA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA304.md): Schempp Hirth Nimbus II · Redmond, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 13, 2012 · N96132 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of aerodynamic lift that resulted in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CEN12LA437](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA437.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Mott, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2012 · N8801L · Substantial damage
  > The rupture of a corroded oil line, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to oil starvation.
- [NTSB ERA12LA442](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA442.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Pensacola, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2012 · N6258J · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN12CA435](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA435.md): Bell 47G-3B-2 · Treynor, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 9, 2012 · N2919W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN12LA424](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA424.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · Bedford, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2012 · N8733V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s self-induced pressure to return home.
- [NTSB ERA12WA451](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12WA451.md): Embraer EMB820 · Espinosa Municipality, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 6, 2012 · PT-ENG · Destroyed
  > On July 6, 2012, at 1340 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Piper PA-31-350 (Embraer 820C), Brazilian registration PT-ENG, operated by Microsurvev Aerogeof. E Cons. Cient. Ltda, was destroyed during a forced landing following a loss of power to both engines.…
- [NTSB ERA12LA432](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA432.md): Piel Emeraude · Banner Elk, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2012 · C-FBZZ · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the engine was not examined.
- [NTSB ERA12LA428](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA428.md): Cessna R172K · Greene, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2012 · N758JQ · Substantial damage
  > An undetected fatigue crack on the outer surface of the No. 3 cylinder barrel that could only have been detected visually and not by a differential compression test, resulting in separation of the head from the barrel and a subsequent partial loss of engine…
- [NTSB WPR12LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA281.md): Tecnam P2002 Sierra · Watsonville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2012 · N308TA · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to the blockage of the carburetor’s main jet by deteriorated float material. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate maintenance inspection by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB ERA12FA423](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA423.md): Piper PA-31P · Dalton, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2012 · N33CG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control following loss of power in the right engine for reasons that could not be determined because of fire and impact damage. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s delayed feathering of the right propeller…

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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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