# 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 WPR11LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA013.md): Beech C24 · Blanding, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2010 · N5063M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to attain a climb gradient sufficient to clear the rising terrain, which resulted in his decision to make a forced landing on a road.
- [NTSB ERA11LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA015.md): Cessna 172SP · Boynton Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2010 · N423FT · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA11LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA014.md): Engineering & Research Ercoupe 415-D · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2010 · N89331 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate maintenance performed on the airplane, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the corrosion within the carburetor.
- [NTSB WPR11LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA004.md): Beech A35 · Blue Diamond, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2010 · N8402A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA11CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA013.md): Piper PA28 · Louisville, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 8, 2010 · N57302 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA11CA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA012.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Titusville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 6, 2010 · N2074B · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent in-flight collision with a bird.
- [NTSB ERA11LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA009.md): Cessna 182P · Columbia, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2010 · N21415 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a loss of lubrication after the engine experienced a piston ring failure for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN11LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA001.md): Cessna 172D · Durango, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2010 · N2593 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the pilot inadvertently moving the fuel selector to the OFF position. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's unfamiliarity with this model accident airplane.
- [NTSB CEN11CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA002.md): Gingerich Alton & Slagel Dean Christavia MK 1 · Nappanee, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 1, 2010 · N9049S · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10LA506](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA506.md): Cirrus SR22 · Mathias, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2010 · N567WT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control of the airplane during an instrument approach in turbulent weather conditions.
- [NTSB CEN10LA572](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA572.md): Cessna 172RG · Tulsa, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2010 · N5145U · Destroyed
  > A shorted terminal lug on the landing gear hydraulic pump which resulted in a cabin fire. Contributing to the accident was the lack of clear installation procedures for the hydraulic pump.
- [NTSB ANC10CA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA099.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Kenai, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 27, 2010 · N5748U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power during cruise flight.
- [NTSB ERA10FA502](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA502.md): Cessna 172 · Chatsworth, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2010 · N84249 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flight planning and in-flight fuel management resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the operator's failure to ensure aircraft records pertaining to engine modifications and…
- [NTSB ERA10LA499](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA499.md): Bell OH-58A · Taylorsville, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2010 · N132HD · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power while maneuvering at low altitude for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10WA498](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10WA498.md): Aero Commander 500 · Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 23, 2010 · N100PV · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR10LA465](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA465.md): Mooney M20C · Visalia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2010 · N6090Q · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during takeoff, which resulted from the failure of the spark plug retention mechanism.
- [NTSB CEN10CA568](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA568.md): Beech D17S · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2010 · N17GB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN10CA549](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA549.md): Cessna 182D · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2010 · N9071X · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during the initial climb due to decreased engine oil quantity and pressure as a result of the engine's oil cap not being adequately secured.
- [NTSB ERA10LA487](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA487.md): Navion Navion G · Dublin, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2010 · N2448T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly secure the oil drain plug after changing the engine oil, which resulted in oil starvation and an engine failure during cruise flight.
- [NTSB ERA10LA486](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA486.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Barnwell, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2010 · N799SQ · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the No. 1 connecting rod end cap for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA10LA494](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA494.md): Cessna 172D · Palm Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2010 · N2483Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat which led to a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ERA10LA485](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA485.md): Beech 58 · Rainelle, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2010 · N86BR · Substantial damage
  > The improper rigging of the fuel selector by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN10LA571](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA571.md): Ca Tecnam P2004 Bravo · Mason, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2010 · N508LM · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing to a bean field.
- [NTSB WPR10LA458](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA458.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Mammoth, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2010 · N2153S · Substantial damage
  > Dynamic rollover of the helicopter during a precautionary landing.
- [NTSB ERA10LA475](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA475.md): Cessna 150 · Fayetteville, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2010 · N7922E · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the failure of the left magneto system’s distributor gear as a result of the improper maintenance of the magnetos by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB ERA10LA474](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA474.md): Ayres S2R-G10 · Doerun, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2010 · N2312Y · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to select an adequate forced landing site and his excess speed during the landing.
- [NTSB ERA10CA472](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA472.md): Cessna 180 · Huron, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 9, 2010 · N180LE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN10CA532](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA532.md): Robertson Velocity · Wooster, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 9, 2010 · N112TH · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning.
- [NTSB CEN10FA521](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA521.md): Cessna P210N · Caledonia, MI · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2010 · N4632A · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power as a result of a fatigue failure of the crankshaft due to the loss of engine case through-bolt torque. Contributing to the accident was a mechanic's use of incorrect hardware.
- [NTSB CEN10CA536](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA536.md): Cessna A188B · Hondo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2010 · N731PQ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delayed action to arrest the airplane’s descent, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN10CA542](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA542.md): Schempp-Hirth Standard Cirrus · Moriarty, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2010 · N4664 · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent opening of the cockpit canopy for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10CA525](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA525.md): Weber Acro Sport II · Plum City, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2010 · N819WW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA10LA466](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA466.md): Cessna 182Q · Virginia Beach, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2010 · N812KT · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of power due to water contamination in the fuel. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB ERA10CA462](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA462.md): Head Balloons AX9 118 · Hanover, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2010 · N2267U · Minor damage
  > The balloon's encounter with an updraft, resulting in an immediate landing and an intentional collision with a tree.
- [NTSB CEN10CA517](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA517.md): Beech D35 · Guymon, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2010 · N3446B · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10LA458](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA458.md): Bird CK · Eagles Mere, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2010 · N765N · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of degradation of the fuel tank coating which blocked the fuel supply.
- [NTSB ERA10LA457](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA457.md): Aero Commander 560E · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2010 · N175SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of power in both engines during climb due to fuel contamination.
- [NTSB ANC10TA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10TA080.md): Aviat A-1B · Bettles Field, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 31, 2010 · N20HY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable off-airport landing site for a precautionary landing.
- [NTSB ERA10LA454](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA454.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Acworth, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2010 · N451TS · Substantial damage
  > The pilots improper in-flight fuel management resulting in a total loss of engine power during a descent due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA10LA453](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA453.md): Cessna 120 · Rockland, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2010 · N2493N · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR10LA432](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA432.md): Stinson JR. S · Lake Stevens, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2010 · N12164 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight, which resulted from a magneto switch failure.
- [NTSB WPR10CA434](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA434.md): Piper PA-15 · Duvall, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 28, 2010 · N4579H · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird while maneuvering.
- [NTSB ERA10LA504](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA504.md): Aeronca 11AC · Mocksville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2010 · N85929 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point, following a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN10CA507](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA507.md): Let L-23 Super Blanik · Socorro, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 28, 2010 · N361BA · Substantial damage
  > A loss of lift that resulted in an off-airport landing.
- [NTSB ERA10LA449](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA449.md): Champion Aeronca 7HC · Louisville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2010 · N8919R · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel system contamination resulting in damage to the carburetor float.
- [NTSB ANC10CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA079.md): Piper PA-14 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 26, 2010 · N5114H · Substantial damage
  > A faulty fuel quantity indication in-flight, which precipitated a precautionary off-airport landing, and collision with a road sign.
- [NTSB WPR10FA423](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA423.md): Cessna 182 · Ojai, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2010 · N3850D · Substantial damage
  > A 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 CEN10LA524](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA524.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Greeley, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2010 · N4167A · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10LA498](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA498.md): Freeman Super Koala · Traverse City, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2010 · N220FF · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the improper torquing of the number one cylinder's spark plug as a result of inadequate maintenance.
- [NTSB CEN10CA500](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA500.md): Cessna 150K · Gaylord, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 24, 2010 · N6032G · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.

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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=55

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