# 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 WPR10LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA021.md): Aerotrike Naked Cobra · Virgin, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2009 · N10LK · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA019.md): Robinson R44 · La Belle, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2009 · N3038W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of main rotor rpm due to the failure of one or more of the drive belts for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA016.md): Piper PA28 · Meadville, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 13, 2009 · N8886E · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning.
- [NTSB ERA10GA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10GA015.md): Bell OH-58A · Ocala, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 11, 2009 · N911AF · Substantial damage
  > The excessive wear and failure of engine governor components for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR10LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA014.md): Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2004 Bravo · Franklin, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2009 · N649BV · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, as a result of the certified flight instructor's improper fuel system management.
- [NTSB CEN10FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA007.md): Beech 100 · Aurora, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2009 · N2TX · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel management.
- [NTSB CEN10LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA004.md): Temco D-16A · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2009 · N124N · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of left engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the failure of the engine's electric fuel pump end cap gasket, which allowed air to be drawn into the fuel system.
- [NTSB WPR10LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA003.md): Mateskon Fisher DAK · Bozeman, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2009 · N359JM · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to shearing of the crankshaft gear cluster bolts. Contributing to the accident was the lack of regular overhaul periods as recommended by the engine manufacturer.
- [NTSB ERA10CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA002.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Highgate, VT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 3, 2009 · N9237P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management which resulted in loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN10LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA008.md): Crawford Alan R Glasair II · San Saba, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2009 · N550AC · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10CA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA001.md): Bell 47D1 · Dorrance, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 2, 2009 · N74004 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA005.md): Beech A36 · Refugio, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2009 · N991PP · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to follow the correct engine restart checklist.
- [NTSB WPR09CA467](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA467.md): Beech 35-C33 · Tillamook, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 27, 2009 · N90LP · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to visually verify that sufficient fuel was on board prior to flight. Contributing to the accident was a malfunctioning fuel gage.
- [NTSB CEN09LA605](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA605.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Troy, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2009 · N4864S · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's selection of an empty or nearly empty main tank for takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR09LA460](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA460.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Valley Center, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2009 · N4174P · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine’s camshaft due to fatigue of unknown origin.
- [NTSB ERA09LA532](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA532.md): Ryan Navion · Fire Island, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2009 · N4467K · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel starvation as a result of a deteriorated fuel gasket.
- [NTSB CEN09IA595](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09IA595.md): Beech V35 · Nacogdoches, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2009 · N97500 · Minor damage
  > The complete loss of engine power due to failure of the number two connecting rod. The reason for the connecting rod failure could not be determined.
- [NTSB WPR09LA458](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA458.md): Cassutt III M · Reno, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2009 · C-FDXO · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to failure of the No. 2 connecting rod as a result of operation of the engine at excessive temperatures.
- [NTSB WPR09LA454](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA454.md): Lewis Jennings Nieuport 11 · Pahrump, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2009 · N124LH · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to a failure of the engine's sole magneto.
- [NTSB ERA09CA525](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA525.md): Burkhart Grob G-103A TWI · Clermont, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2009 · N308BG · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action resulting in an off-airfield landing and ground loop.
- [NTSB WPR09LA452](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA452.md): Cessna 140 · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2009 · N326DW · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA523](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA523.md): Cessna 208 · Sheffield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2009 · N336DN · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power due to a failure of the 1st stage sun gear output splines for unknown reasons, which resulted in a power turbine overspeed condition, with subsequent blade distress/release.
- [NTSB ERA09LA517](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA517.md): Cessna 172N · Hillsville, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2009 · N734TV · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB CEN09CA584](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA584.md): Yates W/Lazar M Safari Helicopter · Cedar Park, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 13, 2009 · N555BB · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight separation of the tail rotor blades and the tail rotor gearbox for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09LA446](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA446.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-1B · Creswell, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2009 · N9682L · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the malfunction of the engine's right magneto.
- [NTSB WPR09FA437](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA437.md): Cessna 152 · Coolidge, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2009 · N94741 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both safety/spotter pilots to see and avoid the other airplane.
- [NTSB ERA09LA510](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA510.md): Socata TB 9 Tampi · Milner, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2009 · N135ER · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the No. 3 cylinder exhaust valve for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09LA574](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA574.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164A · Kimball, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2009 · N6761Q · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to improper installation of an oil line fitting resulting in oil depletion.
- [NTSB CEN09CA563](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA563.md): Halbert James H Rans S-7 · Short, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2009 · N615JH · Destroyed
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA511](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA511.md): Air Creation 582SL · Strafford, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2009 · N699AC · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09LA431](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA431.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Oroville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2009 · N2482R · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA516](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA516.md): Siai-Marchetti F.260 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2009 · N517P · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a fuel system air leak as a result of a deteriorated O-ring seal in the fuel shut-off cock. Contributing to the accident was the exceedance of the suggested overhaul schedule for the fuel shut-off cock.
- [NTSB CEN09LA558](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA558.md): Hughes 269C · Arapahoe, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2009 · N58163 · Substantial damage
  > A sudden vibration for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA496](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA496.md): Piper PA28-151 · Mansfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2009 · N32146 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat.
- [NTSB ERA09LA491](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA491.md): Myers Donald E Kitfox 4 · Flintstone, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2009 · N69377 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the lack of sufficient lubrication and the pilot/owner’s failure to adequately service the airplane’s engine.
- [NTSB CEN09WA607](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09WA607.md): Eurocopter AS350 B2 · Némisko, Canada · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 28, 2009 · C-FHAP · Substantial damage
  > On August 28, 2009, at 1200 eastern daylight time, a Eurocopter model AS350 B2 (AStar), s/n 3292, Canadian registration C-FHAP, experienced a loss of engine power during cruise flight near Némisko, Québec, Canada. The helicopter was substantially damaged…
- [NTSB WPR09LA422](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA422.md): Cessna 210K · Show Low, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2009 · N4600Q · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the displaced oil filter adapter gasket, which resulted in an oil leak and oil exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB WPR09LA417](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA417.md): Piper PA28R · Wendover, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2009 · N4837T · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to attain and maintain an airspeed sufficient for normal landing gear retraction during initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use the airplane's manual override landing gear system, misidentifying that…
- [NTSB ERA09LA490](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA490.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Bainbridge, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2009 · N7339Z · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the loss of camshaft timing as a result of the displacement of the idler gear assembly.
- [NTSB ERA09CA489](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA489.md): Piper J5A · Holland, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 27, 2009 · N33078 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB ERA09LA494](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA494.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Luray, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2009 · N186CF · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09LA551](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA551.md): Weber Pelican · Searcy, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2009 · N713DW · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's incorrect positioning of the fuel selector valve.
- [NTSB ERA09LA481](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA481.md): Cessna 172RG · Rockaway, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2009 · N6117R · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to oil starvation for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09LA412](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA412.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Santa Barbara, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2009 · N8775P · Substantial damage
  > A loss of power during approach due to fuel exhaustion for undetermined reasons
- [NTSB ERA09LA477](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA477.md): Vollenweider R/Hurst R F Vans RV-9A · Marianna, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2009 · N362TS · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the propeller speed reduction gearbox for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to disregard the manufacturer's mandate to replace the gearbox, the manufacturer's failure to provide owners with technical…
- [NTSB ERA09CA479](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA479.md): Jonker JS-1B · Tullahoma, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2009 · N504BT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath while on approach, resulting in landing short of the runway.
- [NTSB CEN09CA537](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA537.md): Rewey William M CH 801 · Cottage Grove, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2009 · N171WR · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation from a blocked fuel screen that resulted from the pilot/owner's inadequate inspection and maintenance of the fuel system.
- [NTSB ERA09LA476](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA476.md): Cessna 150J · Fairmount, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2009 · N61022 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a contaminated fuel strainer.
- [NTSB CEN09LA602](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA602.md): Air Tractor AT-301A · New Miner, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2009 · N3651R · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the engine torsion shaft. Contributing to the accident was the chrome plating of the shaft by an undetermined maintenance/overhaul facility.
- [NTSB WPR09CA415](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA415.md): Paul B. Johnson Avid Mark IV · Nampa, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 21, 2009 · N333PD · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's encounter with tall vegetation that ensnared the landing gear during an off-field precautionary 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=60

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