# 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 DFW08LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA100.md): Hiller UH-12E · Quinton, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2008 · N34SD · Substantial damage
  > An undetermined mechanical malfuction associated with the tail rotor drive system which led to a loss of control.
- [NTSB SEA08LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA104.md): Robinson R44 · Pahrump, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2008 · N510JM · Substantial damage
  > The loss of the engine to transmission drive train continuity while on approach for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident were lack of suitable terrain for a run-on landing, and cars on the race track.
- [NTSB DFW08TA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08TA092.md): Robinson R44 · Topeka, KS · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 5, 2008 · N402PD · Substantial damage
  > A malfunctioning magneto, resulting in a high engine rpm and low rotor warning indications. A contributing factor was the impact with a light pole, during the precautionary landing.
- [NTSB LAX08LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA089.md): Cessna 180K · Redding, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2008 · N95ME · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's incorrect positioning of the fuel tank selector.
- [NTSB DEN08LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA069.md): Cessna P210N · Elizabeth, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2008 · N4839P · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the camshaft gear. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX08LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA088.md): Beech F33A · San Diego, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2008 · N3133W · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper use of the mixture control.
- [NTSB NYC08LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA137.md): Cessna 150F · Middlesboro, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2008 · N6651F · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic's improper maintenance installation of the No. 1 cylinder rocker arms which led to oil starvation and a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC08CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA132.md): Rotorway 162F · Cartersville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 9, 2008 · N831MS · Substantial damage
  > The owner/builder's improper installation of the foot pedal scissor beam, which resulted in its failure during hover flight.
- [NTSB SEA08LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA084.md): Raytheon B36TC · Mammoth, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 2008 · N234MT · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was dense snow covering the level terrain.
- [NTSB LAX08LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA066.md): Bartle Lancair IV-P · Murrieta/Temecu, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2008 · N811HB · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power while on approach due to the electrical overload of a fuse caused by the builder's inadequate design and installation of the electrical ignition system.
- [NTSB NYC08LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA106.md): Raytheon A36 · Pahokee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 2008 · N36GJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to depart with a known deficiency with the engine, which resulted in a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power due to the failure of the engine-driven fuel pump.
- [NTSB DFW08LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA068.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Spring, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 2008 · N9047W · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to ensure that the fuel system was purged of water prior to flight. Contributing to the severity of injuries was the lack of shoulder restraints.
- [NTSB LAX08LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA056.md): Smith Zodiac 601XL · Murrieta, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2008 · N601KS · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which was induced by the electrical system lacking sufficient power to run all of the electrical devices on the airplane and the electrical fuel pump.
- [NTSB DFW08LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA058.md): Piper PA32-301FT · Wiggins, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 2008 · N1053F · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the fuel servo gasket and subsequent partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the none-suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC08LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA086.md): Piper PA-28-R200 · York, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 2008 · N1939T · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to improper welding of the crankcase, which resulted in fatigue failure of the through-studs and a subsequent separation of the number two cylinder. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN08LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA054.md): MacAdams Titan Tornado 912 · Rock Springs, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 2008 · N142TT · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the snow covered ravine.
- [NTSB MIA08LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA043.md): Cessna U206F · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 2008 · N8JZ · Substantial damage
  > The probable cause of this accident is undetermined.
- [NTSB MIA08LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA041.md): Grumman American AA-5B · Norwood, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 2008 · N414DJ · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. *This report was modified on May 20, 2008.*
- [NTSB ANC08LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA032.md): Cessna 207 · Aniak, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 2008 · N1701U · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's inadvertent encounter with IMC conditions, and a whiteout during his attempted go-around from an emergency landing approach.
- [NTSB NYC08CA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA083.md): Robinson R44 II · Fenner, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 15, 2008 · N122AA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to perform a precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident was the reduced visibility in snow and the soft terrain.
- [NTSB SEA08LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA063.md): Piper PA-12 · Centerville, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 2008 · N7243V · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing conditions and the failure of the pilot to use the correct amount of carburetor heat for the existing conditions.
- [NTSB NYC08LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA077.md): Bell 407 · DeLand, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 2008 · N801DS · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of a third stage turbine wheel blade.

## 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=68

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