# 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 CEN09LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA051.md): Johnson Leonard G Cozy MK-IV · Osceola, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2008 · N637PS · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to an obstruction of airflow as a result of the pilot's inadvertent actuation of the landing brake.
- [NTSB ERA09LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA031.md): Hughes 369D · Carroll Township, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2008 · N606AS · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the improper assembly of the compressor discharge tubes to the combustion liner.
- [NTSB WPR09LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA025.md): Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 · Rialto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2008 · N44848 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during initial climb due to an interruption in fuel flow through an improperly assembled carburetor.
- [NTSB WPR09LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA022.md): Stinson 108-1 · Concrete, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2008 · N97946 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during initial climb due to the pilot's improper exhaust system maintenance, which resulted in restriction of the carburetor's air intake.
- [NTSB WPR09LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA021.md): Cessna 172A · Coolidge, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2008 · N7822T · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel system. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB CEN09LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA031.md): Cessna 180 · Whitewater, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2008 · N3389D · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Both pilots' failure to see and avoid the other airplane. Contributing factors in this accident were the Cessna 180 pilot's attention being diverted and the Cessna 210 pilot's vision being affected by the sun glare.
- [NTSB ERA09LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA025.md): Moses Tim C Quicksilver · Wingate, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2008 · N184GT · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a fractured crankshaft.
- [NTSB CEN09LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA024.md): Cessna A185F · Angleton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2008 · N93291 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the pilot to execute the forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA038.md): Beech A36 · Salina, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 18, 2008 · N3112Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly manage the available fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR09FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA015.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Markleeville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2008 · N9581C · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to choose a suitable landing area.
- [NTSB ERA09LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA021.md): Steele John J Acro Sport · Madison, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2008 · N896JC · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat
- [NTSB ERA09CA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA012.md): Cessna 177 · Bluffton, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2008 · N3495T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate planning and preflight inspection.
- [NTSB CEN09CA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA026.md): Holland Rotorway 162F · Rutland, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2008 · N162NJ · Substantial damage
  > The loss of torque due to a failure of a transmission drivebelt and the pilot's delayed landing flare during the autorotation. Contributing to the accident was the dusk light condition and the corn crop.
- [NTSB WPR09CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA006.md): Cessna 210-5(205) · Payson, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 9, 2008 · N8374Z · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident were a dark night and a cherry orchard at the location where the pilot executed the forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN09LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA014.md): Beech A36 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2008 · N703KP · Destroyed
  > The total loss of engine power due to a fracture in the oil filter adapter housing. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ERA09FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA005.md): Czech Aircraft Works Spol Sro Sportcruiser · Swainsboro, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2008 · N742EA · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat.
- [NTSB ERA09LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA004.md): Cessna T210M · Savannah, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 2008 · N11PC · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power in flight due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management.
- [NTSB CEN09CA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA007.md): Let Blanik · Gardner, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 4, 2008 · N48026 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff when the climb performance of the tow plane and the glider were inadequate. Contributing to the accident were the high density altitude and the terrain-induced turbulence.
- [NTSB ERA09LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA001.md): Bezinque Alisport-Silent · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2008 · N373DB · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the electric fuel boost pump which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA09IA499](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09IA499.md): Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · Allentown, PA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2008 · N801SB · Minor damage
  > The fatigue failure of a blade in the second-stage turbine wheel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB DFW08LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA238.md): Cessna R172K · Leadville, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2008 · N736LN · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB MIA08LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA204.md): Cessna 150 · Falmouth, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2008 · N4477U · 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 CHI08IA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08IA292.md): Boeing 757-223 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2008 · N197AN · Minor damage
  > The failure of an electrical relay due to eroded contacts and the flight crew's decision to continue a flight that was operating on battery power.
- [NTSB NYC08LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA317.md): Sorrell Skybolt · Williamstown, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2008 · N3EG · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to oil starvation as a result of improper servicing (removal of preserving fluid) of the engine after it had been returned from storage.
- [NTSB DEN08LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA158.md): Cameron Balloons US N-77 · Plano, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2008 · N4003P · Minor damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB SEA08LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA206.md): Stearman C3-B · Stevenson, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2008 · N3440 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation from a piece of disintegrating gasket material that was blocking the fuel jet. Also causal was the failure of maintenance personnel to verify the condition of the gaskets when the carburetor was examined prior to…
- [NTSB ANC08LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA126.md): Piper PA-19 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2008 · N3267Y · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB MIA08LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA196.md): Cessna 120 · Jesup, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2008 · N77068 · Substantial damage
  > An oil starvation-induced catastrophic engine failure due to the improper installation of the crankshaft expansion plug during engine overhaul.
- [NTSB CHI08IA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08IA294.md): Indus T-211 Thorpedo · La Porte, IN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2008 · N107JF · Minor damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of siphoning from the fuel filler neck and cap. Contributing to the incident were the fuel over-servicing which resulted in the siphoning condition, and the ASTM standards which allowed for the fuel…
- [NTSB CHI08CA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA290.md): Unknown Supercat · Redding, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2008 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly manage the fuel supply of the airplane which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the hilly terrain encountered during the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI08CA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA284.md): Fleet 2 · Leroy, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2008 · N764V · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the propeller hub failure during a low-level maneuver. Contributing to the accident were the trees encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI08CA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA283.md): Mooney M20C · Bolingbrook, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2008 · N5651Q · Substantial damage
  > The non-mechanical loss of engine power due to the pilot's incorrect positioning of the fuel tank selector prior to takeoff and the subsequent fuel starvation during takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA08CA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA202.md): Mooney M20K · Trinity Center, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2008 · N1157K · Substantial damage
  > The complete loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of a leak in the fuel system. Contributing to the accident was the rough terrain the airplane encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX08CA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA295.md): Miltenberger Family Fun · Adin, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 10, 2008 · N903PD · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat.
- [NTSB CHI08CA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA280.md): Cessna 150G · Urbana, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 10, 2008 · N3899J · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing to the accident were environmental conditions conducive to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ANC08CA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA121.md): Cessna 170 · Ruby, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 9, 2008 · N2690V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, while operating at a reduced engine power while maneuvering in carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB DFW08LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA226.md): Cessna 182D · Orange Grove, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2008 · N8979X · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to an improperly installed intake manifold tube.
- [NTSB CHI08LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA274.md): Sadler Vampire · Findlay, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2008 · N333SV · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the reduction drive assembly as a result of excessive wear and high temperatures. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's lack of total experience in the airplane and the unsuitable terrain for a forced…
- [NTSB SEA08LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA195.md): Lancair Propjet · Camarillo, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2008 · N750PJ · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to air within the fuel system.
- [NTSB SEA08LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA193.md): Wasson Loehle Loehle P-40 · Oregon City, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2008 · N510JW · Substantial damage
  > The loss of total engine power due to a cold seizure.
- [NTSB SEA08LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA191.md): Cessna 172N · Burbank, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2008 · N172ST · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight and in-flight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's loss of situational awareness while conducting the normal and emergency checklists during his turn from base to final…
- [NTSB MIA08LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA180.md): Cessna 182A · Elizabethtown, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2008 · N5927B · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was pressure from the company for the pilot to fly the second load of skydivers without refueling.
- [NTSB MIA08CA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA178.md): Dehavilland DH82A · Sevierville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 30, 2008 · N80660 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the wooden propeller.
- [NTSB NYC08CA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA297.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Sebring, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 29, 2008 · N87376 · Substantial damage
  > A bird strike which substantially damaged the propeller and required the engine to be secured. Contributing to the accident was the damaged propeller.
- [NTSB CHI08CA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA266.md): Air Tractor AT-301A · Jasper, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 25, 2008 · N3654T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to assure the primer control was locked during the aircraft preflight. Factors associated with the accident were the low altitude at which the airplane was operating, the fence, the roadway, and the ditch.
- [NTSB CHI08CA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA264.md): Cessna 172 · Pullman, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 24, 2008 · N3901R · Substantial damage
  > A complete loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the rough terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW08CA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA216.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Wisner, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2008 · N2391Z · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW08CA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA211.md): Murray Frank H DA5B · Odessa, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 21, 2008 · N1002W · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the intake manifold when the flexible connectors disconnected from the carburetor after a turbulence encounter. Contributing to the accident was insuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX08LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA271.md): Hawker Sea Fury TMK 20 · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2008 · N51SF · Substantial damage
  > A ruptured center balance diaphragm that resulted in a loss of engine power during final approach and subsequent forced landing on a desert floor.
- [NTSB DFW08LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA210.md): Cessna 182 · Caldwell, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2008 · N92780 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power in flight due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to secure the right wing's fuel cap, leading to fuel being siphoned from the tank during flight.

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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=65

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