# 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 WPR09GA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09GA119.md): Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 600 · San Clemente, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Feb 20, 2009 · N608BP · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the engine’s number two bearing during cruise flight, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR09CA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA121.md): Cessna 182 · Caldwell, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 20, 2009 · N4729D · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat before reducing power and his failure to clear the engine during a prolonged glide.
- [NTSB WPR09LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA117.md): Cessna 152 · Turlock, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2009 · N48761 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing resulting from the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat. Contributing to the accident was the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB WPR09CA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA118.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta II · Encinitas, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 18, 2009 · N588LE · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Contributing to the accident was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB ERA09LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA163.md): Piper PA28 · Pittstown, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 2009 · N55854 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the improper tightening of a fuel hose B-nut by maintenance personnel during engine installation.
- [NTSB WPR09CA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA113.md): Cessna 172D · Bow, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 9, 2009 · N2404Y · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to verify the fuel quantity on board.
- [NTSB ERA09LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA151.md): Aeronca 7AC · Cameron, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2009 · N3066E · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09CA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA149.md): D-Fly UL Stork · Jackson, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 31, 2009 · N620KJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent activation of an engine cutoff switch during cruise flight.
- [NTSB CEN09LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA145.md): Cessna 421C · Wichita, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 2009 · N345JB · Substantial damage
  > The failure of line personnel to ensure that the airplane was serviced with the proper fuel. Contributing to the accident was the Federal Aviation Administration's approval of a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) which allowed an improper fuel filler…
- [NTSB WPR09FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA102.md): Siai-Marchetti SF-260C · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 2009 · N688C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to select the proper fuel tank for takeoff, which resulted in a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while attempting a return to runway maneuver.
- [NTSB ERA09IA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09IA140.md): Cessna 402C · Naples, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 2009 · N2615G · No damage
  > The pilot's failure to recognize that both engines were being supplied fuel only from the right main fuel tank, resulting in fuel starvation and a subsequent loss of engine power from both engines. Contributing to the incident were the pilot's inability to…
- [NTSB CEN09LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA143.md): Cessna 172E · Plano, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 2009 · N5420T · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power in flight due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning.
- [NTSB WPR09LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA097.md): Cessna 177B · Honolulu, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 2009 · N30740 · Substantial damage
  > An oil starvation induced catastrophic engine failure due to the fracture and separation of the propeller governor oil line, which was a result of inadequate inspection by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB WPR09CA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA092.md): Ryan Navion · Three Forks, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 19, 2009 · N4443K · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel system management. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's diverted attention and failure to perform the prelanding checklist.
- [NTSB WPR09CA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA091.md): Siemer James H Earthstar · Santa Ynez, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 18, 2009 · N532JS · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the rear cylinder's spark plug coming out of the cylinder head.
- [NTSB WPR09CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA090.md): Mulec Frank A FP-404 · Hilo, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 18, 2009 · N81633 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a clogged fuel filter.
- [NTSB ERA09LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA146.md): Cessna 152 · Wauchula, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2009 · N6566P · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to failure of the Number 3 connecting rod due to oil contamination. Contributing to the accident was the insufficient oil change time intervals performed by company personnel.
- [NTSB WPR09LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA085.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Beaver, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 2009 · N3170C · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power while maneuvering due to a sheared propeller blade's pitch change link. Contributing to the accident was lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB WPR09LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA082.md): Stits Flut-R-Bug SA6B · Los Olivos, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2009 · N3129 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to depart from a road with a known unresolved engine problem.
- [NTSB WPR09CA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA078.md): Cessna 150L · Pescadero, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 11, 2009 · N21999 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning and preparation. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a suitable area for a forced landing.
- [NTSB WPR09LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA077.md): Cessna R172K · Fremont, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2009 · N758FN · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to an oil pump/tachometer drive gear failure for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA124.md): Lavigna Lancair IV P · Iola, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 2009 · N131DL · Destroyed
  > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA075.md): Czech Aircraft Works Sport Cruiser · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 2009 · N797BS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure that the canopy was latched prior to takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate guidance in the Pilot Operating Handbook regarding canopy procedures.
- [NTSB CEN09LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA132.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-5B · Milford, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2009 · N28862 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine thrust due to the separation of a section of one of the propeller blades as a result of fatigue failure of the propeller because of corrosion. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the mechanic to detect and address the propeller…
- [NTSB CEN09CA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA123.md): Cessna T210M · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 31, 2008 · N732YK · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to select the fullest tank before landing.
- [NTSB ERA09LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA114.md): Johnson Barron T Lancair 360 · Owensboro, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2008 · N360AS · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the fuel selector valve cotter pin and the inoperative main (center) fuel tank gauge.
- [NTSB CEN09LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA105.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2008 · N3064M · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due a loss of oil pressure resulting in heat distress and mechanical failure of the engine. The reason for the loss of oil pressure was not determined.
- [NTSB ERA09LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA109.md): Michel Paul John Murphy Rebel · Live Oak, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2008 · N616PM · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA104.md): Mooney M20C · Edgewood, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 26, 2008 · N1216X · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power while at cruise altitude for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA107.md): Moore David DM-1 · Salters, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 2008 · N75EW · Substantial damage
  > A hard landing following an autorotation that resulted from the separation of the red main rotor blade cap that led to the uncontrolled movement of the cyclic, autorotation and a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA09LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA105.md): Bell 407 · Bow, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2008 · N407GB · Substantial damage
  > An interruption of fuel flow for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an engine flameout.
- [NTSB ERA09LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA098.md): Hess John L Spezio II · Newville, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2008 · N66JH · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor ice as a result of the pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat.
- [NTSB ERA09FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA093.md): Beech 36 · Louisville, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2008 · N7472N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s continued operation of the aircraft with known deficiencies. Contributing to this accident was the improper sealing of the engine case during overhaul.
- [NTSB WPR09CA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA064.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Dinuba, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 16, 2008 · N1035F · Substantial damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to properly install the engine's Py line correctly, which resulted in the total loss of engine power and subsequent force landing. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain.
- [NTSB ERA09LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA096.md): Piper PA-28-235 · New Bern, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2008 · N38558 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09IA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09IA096.md): Cessna 182 · Fort Worth, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2008 · N5495B · Minor damage
  > Collision with a hidden obstruction while taxiing through a grass field following a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was a loss of engine power due to the pilot's failure to turn on the carburetor heat.
- [NTSB ERA09LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA081.md): Merrell Stephen F1 Rocket · Sebastian, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 2008 · N757SM · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's incorrect positioning of the fuel selector valve.
- [NTSB ERA09CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA097.md): Miller Long EZ/XP · Wauchula, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 7, 2008 · N6KD · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA092.md): Cessna 150 · Auxvasse, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 5, 2008 · N1521Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper engine recovery procedures after a power-off stall which resulted in a loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper off-field landing procedures, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB WPR09LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA050.md): Beech A36 · Coalinga, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2008 · N3058Y · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power while in climb to cruise flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA047.md): Nickel RV-6 · Fresno, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2008 · N6TR · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA075.md): Hauser U/Hauser J KIT FOX CL · Boulder, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2008 · N4JU · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine thrust due to the pilot's inadvertent activation of the propeller controls. Contributing to the accident were the non-standard propeller controls and the pilot's lack of experience in the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN09WA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09WA073.md): Beech A100 · God's Lake Narrows, Canada · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 23, 2008 · C-FSNA · Destroyed
  > None.
- [NTSB CEN09CA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA080.md): Beech E35 · Bloomington, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 20, 2008 · N3213C · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to a failure of the number one cylinder exhaust valve, and the associated secondary damage to the intake valve and piston.
- [NTSB CEN09TA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09TA060.md): Bell OH-58C · Quitman, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Nov 16, 2008 · N153GF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to execute a proper autorotation during a forced landing after a loss of rotor rpm for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA064.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Stafford, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 16, 2008 · N6744W · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA062.md): Piper PA-18 · Foraker, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 16, 2008 · N7096D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident were the wind gusts.
- [NTSB ERA09CA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA054.md): Snow 600 · Nashville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 14, 2008 · N1691S · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the propeller shaft seal in flight. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB ERA09LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA047.md): Bell 206B · Boynton Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2008 · N281CB · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to an undertorqued air line fitting to the fuel control.
- [NTSB CEN09LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA055.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Nacogdoches, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2008 · N8485R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the 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=64

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