# NTSB investigations, ID: 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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB WPR24LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA265.md): Bell 407 · Raft River, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 3, 2024 · N20BH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s misdiagnosis of an erroneous engine instrument indication and his subsequent decision to enter an autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing due to degraded visual cues and low ambient light conditions. Contributing to the accident were the…
- [NTSB WPR23LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA127.md): Cessna 172L · Lewiston, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 11, 2023 · N7010Q · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s inadequate fuel planning and improper in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR22LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA089.md): Blake D Barrymore Just Acft Superstol · Ketchum, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 30, 2022 · N8794G · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.
- [NTSB WPR21LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA234.md): Bolstridge Wallace R SKY Raider 1 · Nampa, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 22, 2021 · N8010B · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the pilot’s failure to premix the two-cycle oil/gasoline mixture, which resulted in a forced landing in a field and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR21LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA212.md): Maule M-5-235C · Stanley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 29, 2021 · N9254E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat in weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing, resulting in a partial loss of engine power and a forced landing during which the airplane struck an object and nosed over.
- [NTSB WPR21LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA107.md): Hughes OH-6A · Horseshoe Bend, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 5, 2021 · N6639R · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to a leak in the fuel cell outlet valve.
- [NTSB GAA19CA479](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA479.md): Schleicher ASW 27 · Mackay, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 27, 2019 · N274JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain lateral control of the glider during landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in the left wing striking the ground and a subsequent ground loop.
- [NTSB WPR19LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA092.md): Cessna 172 · Melba, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 1, 2019 · N6486J · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to a separated carburetor idle mixture adjustment screw and spring assembly for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB WPR18LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA224.md): Cessna 140 · Marsing, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 14, 2018 · N89093 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during a low pass as a result of a blockage of the carburetor idle chambers which led to a forced landing in a river.
- [NTSB WPR18LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA149.md): Cessna 182 · Aberdeen, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 27, 2018 · N5700B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing and nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA18CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA095.md): Cessna 150 · Nampa, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 2, 2018 · N3229V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s geographic disoriention during a night flight, which resulted in an off-airport landing.
- [NTSB WPR18LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA050.md): Gray Jim Robert Exec · Caldwell, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2017 · N716JB · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the oil pressure gauge line, which resulted in oil exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR17LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA113.md): Bell 206B · Rockville, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 2017 · N24FS · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight failure of the engine-to-transmission drive shaft due to a fatigue fracture of one of the KAflex flex frames caused by a loose bolt, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and a subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR16LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA159.md): Air Tractor AT 301 · Weiser, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2016 · N23923 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to an internal catastrophic failure of the master rod crankpin bearing.
- [NTSB WPR16LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA135.md): Bert N Norris RV-6 · St. Maries, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2016 · N916BN · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which resulted from the pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat.
- [NTSB WPR16LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA133.md): Cessna 172 · Salmon, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2016 · N7748U · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to water in the fuel system. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate preflight inspection that failed to eliminate water from the fuel system.
- [NTSB GAA16CA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA015.md): Maule M 7-260C · Grace, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 15, 2015 · N288BC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB WPR16LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA008.md): Cessna T210K · Boise, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2015 · N8273M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper in-flight fuel management due to distraction and self-induced pressure, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to conduct the descent checklist, which…
- [NTSB GAA15CA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA255.md): Aviat A-1C-200 · Irwin, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 27, 2015 · N63BW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance during low level flight, which resulted in the airplane striking a wire, impacting water, and nosing over.
- [NTSB WPR15LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA237.md): Piper PA 28-181 · American Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2015 · N7963C · Substantial damage
  > The low flight time pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a loss of engine power, and an off-airport landing in rough terrain.
- [NTSB WPR15LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA220.md): Cessna 182Q · Prichard, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2015 · N759LV · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the No. 6 cylinder piston pin.
- [NTSB GAA15CA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA164.md): Piper PA 18-135 · Twin Falls, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2015 · N8086C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel inspection during his preflight fuel performance planning task, resulting in fuel exhaustion en route, and an emergency landing and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR14CA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA333.md): Kitfox Series 5 · Kamiah, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2014 · N910MK · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to open the fuel shutoff valves for each fuel tank before takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR14FA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA316.md): Meyer Legacy · Lolo Pass, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2014 · N29MM · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue fracture of an engine connecting rod, which resulted in a catastrophic engine failure and a forced landing in unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB WPR14CA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA190.md): Aviat A 1B · Hayden, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 15, 2014 · N176WW · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to encounter with weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing. Contributing the accident was the pilot's inadequate weather planning.
- [NTSB WPR14FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA091.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Pocatello, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2014 · N903SR · Substantial damage
  > The distributor gear teeth failure of the right magneto that resulted in severe engine vibration and partial loss of engine power, which progressively led to the failure of the left magneto distributor drive gear teeth. Contributing to the airplane’s…
- [NTSB WPR14CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA006.md): Siemens Rotorway Exec 162F · Nampa, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 5, 2013 · N104BJ · Substantial damage
  > A flight control malfunction during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined. No follow-up examination was conducted due to a lapse in agency funding and subsequent government shutdown.
- [NTSB WPR13LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA304.md): Dorman Bakeng · Garden Valley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2013 · N39796 · Substantial damage
  > A mechanical failure of the oil cooler, which resulted in a complete loss of oil and engine power.
- [NTSB WPR13LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA167.md): Enstrom F-28F · Twin Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2013 · N918DK · Substantial damage
  > A total 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 WPR13LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA005.md): Cessna 180H · St Maries, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2012 · N2780X · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine and airframe did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR12CA429](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA429.md): Piper PA-14 · Emmett, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2012 · N5196H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain.
- [NTSB WPR12LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA200.md): Champion 7GC · Rexburg, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2012 · N4861E · Substantial damage
  > A decrease in indicated oil pressure while maneuvering at low altitude for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Also causal was the pilot’s failure to…
- [NTSB WPR12LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA048.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Hailey, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 2011 · N36824 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain course heading and terrain clearance because he was distracted by efforts to engage the autopilot shortly after takeoff on a dark night in mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB WPR11CA413](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA413.md): Cessna 172F · Atlanta, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 29, 2011 · N8698U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s misjudgment of his final approach path. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB WPR11LA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA366.md): Ayres S2R-600 · Hazelton, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2011 · N4021S · Substantial damage
  > Partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR11LA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA359.md): Cessna 182A · Emmett, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2011 · N6399B · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing because the pilot did not use carburetor heat.
- [NTSB WPR11CA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA342.md): Schleicher ASW-27 · Preston, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 21, 2011 · N78AB · Substantial damage
  > The glider's impact with crops during the off-airport landing.
- [NTSB WPR11LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA238.md): Grumman G-164A · Hazelton, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2011 · N9724 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during low-level maneuvering due to an excessively worn carburetor.
- [NTSB WPR11LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA207.md): Davison RV-7A · Marsing, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2011 · N59TD · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR10LA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA331.md): Cessna 210 · Coeur d'Alene, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2010 · N8133G · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR10LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA154.md): Sutton Avid Hauler · Rigby, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2010 · N22EJ · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR10GA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10GA102.md): Hughes 369D · Kooskia, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jan 8, 2010 · N500LW · Substantial damage
  > A complete loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 2 bearing, which was precipitated by electrical arcing that occurred at an unknown time prior to the accident flight.
- [NTSB WPR10LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA032.md): Powrachute PC 2000 · Leadore, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2009 · N4036U · Substantial damage
  > The stuck throttle cable and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during landing, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and hard landing.
- [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.
- [NTSB WPR09LA396](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA396.md): Beech A60 · Minidoka, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2009 · N99BE · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning.
- [NTSB WPR09LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA336.md): Thomas C. Piper Murphy Rebel · Idaho Falls, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2009 · N5PQ · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation. The underlying reason for the fuel starvation condition could not be determined.
- [NTSB WPR09CA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA315.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Preston, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2009 · N8600L · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion that resulted from the pilot's inadequate fuel planning.
- [NTSB WPR09CA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA305.md): Cessna 172M · McCall, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 22, 2009 · N12463 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during descent due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to determine the fuel quantity prior to departure.
- [NTSB WPR09CA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA259.md): Venus Trike · Kuna, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2009 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The complete loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the overload failure of the nose landing gear strut during the roll out over soft/rough terrain.
- [NTSB WPR09CA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA225.md): Rans S-7 · Atomic City, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 1, 2009 · N4272M · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel management.

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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'ID' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND 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?state=ID

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