# 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 ERA12LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA034.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 20-C1 · Newnan, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2011 · N828MA · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA12LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA033.md): Cessna R172K · Williamsburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2011 · N758GY · 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 CEN12FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA025.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Watertown, WI · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2011 · N300KR · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the number 2 connecting rod from the crankshaft for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident metallurgical examination, which ultimately resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR12LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA013.md): Miller Avid Flyer · Susanville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2011 · N4077B · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during the takeoff climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA12FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA023.md): Socata TBM 700 · Hollywood, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2011 · N37SV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to terminate the flight after observing multiple conflicting errors associated with the inaccurate right fuel quantity indication. Contributing to the accident were the total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation from the right tank,…
- [NTSB ERA12FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA017.md): Luscombe 8A · Dixie, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2011 · N41907 · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s improper installation of the No. 2 cylinder’s connecting rod, which resulted in the disconnection of the rod and a subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA12LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA009.md): Cessna 150L · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2011 · N11280 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to contamination of the fuel system that was not detected because of the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB ERA12CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA003.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 4, 2011 · N90805 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA12LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA001.md): Mooney M20K · Ridgefield, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2011 · N231EB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN12CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA003.md): Sadler Terry Rans S-7 Courier · Riley, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 1, 2011 · N2417T · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during takeoff due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and failure to ensure that the fuel shutoff valve was turned on before departure.
- [NTSB ERA11FA512](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA512.md): Heronimus Kevin A Glasair III · Falls of Rough, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2011 · N43KH · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the propeller power speed reduction unit, which resulted in a loss of engine power at low altitude.
- [NTSB ERA11CA506](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA506.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Montgomery, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 27, 2011 · N6800W · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilots’ inadequate fuel management.
- [NTSB CEN11LA669](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA669.md): Owen Vans RV-10 · Marietta, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2011 · N499RV · Destroyed
  > The in-flight engine fire and loss of engine power due to an improperly installed fuel injector nozzle during a recent engine overhaul.
- [NTSB ERA11LA503](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA503.md): Cessna 120 · Cordele, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2011 · N3101N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR11LA463](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA463.md): Cessna 177 · Rock Springs, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2011 · N3152T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not lean the fuel mixture prior to takeoff, which resulted in the engine's inability to attain sufficient power due to the rich mixture, and his inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB ERA11LA502](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA502.md): Cessna P210N · South Deerfield, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2011 · N210LE · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the electrical system due to an alternator failure during flight in instrument meteorological conditions, and the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and failure to use the approved checklist for the dual alternator system. Contributing to…
- [NTSB ERA11IA521](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11IA521.md): Beech V35 · New Haven, CT · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2011 · N275BM · Minor damage
  > The in-flight fatigue failure of the engine’s crankshaft, which resulted in the separation of the forward portion of the crankshaft and the propeller.
- [NTSB WPR11LA452](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA452.md): Cessna 182H · Paragonah, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2011 · N1843X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to secure the left tank's fuel cap after refueling the airplane, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR11FA453](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA453.md): Dacey Venture · Reno, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2011 · N521XD · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during the initial climb due to the pilot’s premature activation of the engine's anti-detonant injection system.
- [NTSB WPR11CA449](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA449.md): Cessna 172M · Wendover, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 14, 2011 · N9197H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB CEN11LA656](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA656.md): Quicksilver GT400 · Bolingbrook, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2011 · N2590A · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination of the engine or airframe.
- [NTSB CEN11LA635](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA635.md): Fairchild M-62A-3 · Waukegan, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2011 · N103JC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident were a malfunctioning fuel gauge and air traffic that prevented an on airport landing.
- [NTSB CEN11CA633](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA633.md): Beech 95-B55 (T42A) · Damon, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2011 · N742LB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management during cruise flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA11CA485](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA485.md): Haines Joseph E SHA-GLASAIR · Beaufort, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2011 · N334JH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB WPR11FA426](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA426.md): Enstrom 280FX · Heber City, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2011 · N280AD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to ensure that there was sufficient fuel onboard to conduct the flight, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the severity of the passengers’ injuries was the operator’s failure to provide…
- [NTSB WPR11CA425](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA425.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Gerlach, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2011 · N7303W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to land at an unknown off-airport location.
- [NTSB ERA11LA483](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA483.md): Durling James RV-6A · Hollywood, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2011 · N241BD · Substantial damage
  > Particulate ingestion from the engine, which resulted in the malfunction of the propeller governor during the airplane’s initial climb.
- [NTSB CEN11LA618](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA618.md): Vicari Waiex · Marion, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2011 · N100VY · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC11FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11FA091.md): Cessna 208B · Nightmute, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2011 · N207DR · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot of the other airplane to maintain adequate clearance while performing an unexpected and unannounced abrupt maneuver, resulting in a midair collision between the two airplanes.
- [NTSB ERA11CA500](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA500.md): Spectrum RX 550 · Hartland, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2011 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.
- [NTSB WPR11CA419](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA419.md): Cessna TU206F · Bremerton, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 31, 2011 · N338F · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power as a result of fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning.
- [NTSB CEN11CA609](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA609.md): Mooney M20C · Allen, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 30, 2011 · N5501Q · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power in flight due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s inadequate fuel management.
- [NTSB WPR11CA413](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA413.md): Cessna 172F · Atlanta, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 29, 2011 · N8698U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s misjudgment of his final approach path. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB CEN11LA610](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA610.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164A · Monette, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2011 · N48378 · Substantial damage
  > The fracture of the throttle cable in tensile overstress because of wear damage, which resulted in the partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR11LA412](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA412.md): Wheeler Vans RV-6A · Albany, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2011 · N642DW · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight separation of a propeller blade due to fatigue.
- [NTSB WPR11LA410](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA410.md): Beech A36 · Napa, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2011 · N6052W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB WPR11CA411](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA411.md): Schweizer SGS 2-32 · Warner Springs, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 28, 2011 · N5840V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate altitude to clear a ridgeline while maneuvering over a mountainous area.
- [NTSB ERA11LA473](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA473.md): Woolston Glenn E Zenith 701 Stol · Carlton, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2011 · N246CV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s lack of recognition that the engine was being supplied fuel from only the right tank with the fuel selector in the both position, which resulted in the total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the…
- [NTSB WPR11FA403](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA403.md): Beech A23-24 · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2011 · N5779V · Substantial damage
  > The student’s and flight instructor’s mismanagement of the fuel supply, resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB WPR11LA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA391.md): Luscombe 8A · Cowiche, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2011 · N1444K · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during maneuvering flight due to an exhaust valve failure.
- [NTSB ERA11LA501](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA501.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Monmouth, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2011 · N5048Z · Substantial damage
  > Operation of the airplane by a non-certificated pilot and his failure to maintain airplane control.
- [NTSB CEN11LA556](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA556.md): Grumman G-164A · El Campo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2011 · N6567 · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the No. 3 cylinder exhaust valve rocker arm, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA11FA458](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA458.md): Cessna 310Q · Tupelo, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2011 · N444YM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delayed reaction in performing the engine failure procedures and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s improper torquing of the B-nut…
- [NTSB ERA11CA465](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA465.md): Let L 33 Solo · Wakefield, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2011 · N388BA · Substantial damage
  > The glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight, resulting in an off-airport landing.
- [NTSB WPR11LA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA380.md): Beech B36TC · Lemoore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2011 · N6465X · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during cruise flight due to maintenance personnel's failure to adequately torque the number 4 cylinder retaining nuts, which resulted in the in-flight separation of the cylinder.
- [NTSB WPR11LA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA378.md): Cessna 210L · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2011 · N732FY · Substantial damage
  > A loss of electrical power while on final approach due to a depleted battery, which resulted in an intentional gear-up emergency landing.
- [NTSB CEN11LA573](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA573.md): Stevens R P/Mccright D W Vans RV-6 · Conroe, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2011 · N16DD · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot of the RV-6 airplane to maintain clearance from the RV-8 airplane while practicing formation flight.
- [NTSB ANC11CA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA075.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Kodiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 12, 2011 · N8152Z · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power while on approach to land due to a disconnected throttle control linkage, and the maintenance director's inadequate inspection of the throttle linkage during maintenance.
- [NTSB CEN11LA563](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA563.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164A · Mansfield, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2011 · N127FC · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to debris in the engine air intake system.
- [NTSB CEN11FA559](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA559.md): Cessna 182C · Boulder, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2011 · N8717T · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction of the throttle linkage to the induction air box, which resulted in a loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing.

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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
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/440/sequence?page=50

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