# NTSB investigations, MA: 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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB CEN26FA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26FA257.md): Dakota Cub Super 18 · Plymouth, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jul 16, 2026 · N84AJ · Substantial damage
  > On July 16, 2026, about 0740 eastern daylight time, a Dakota Cub Super 18 airplane, N84AJ, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Plymouth, Massachusetts. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane operated under the provisions of…
- [NTSB ERA24LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA269.md): Cessna 172 · Eastham, MA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 16, 2024 · N2710U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane’s fuel quantity, which resulted in total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA22LA425](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA425.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Great Barrington, MA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 18, 2022 · N6076D · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadvertent movement of the fuel selector to the OFF position, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA21LA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA380.md): Cessna 177 · Ayer, MA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 11, 2021 · N912VW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’ improper preflight and inflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA20LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA057.md): Piper PA32 · Florida, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 20, 2019 · N4726S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s fuel mismanagement during flight, resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and a forced landing in a remote, wooded terrain.
- [NTSB GAA19CA401](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA401.md): Cessna 172 · Vineyard Haven, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 11, 2019 · N677DM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain lateral position in relation to the instrument approach course at night in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in collision with a tree.
- [NTSB ERA19LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA214.md): Pipistrel Sinus · Haverhill, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 4, 2019 · N269PW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to utilize the proper procedure and unfeather the motorized glider’s propeller prior to an in-flight engine restart, resulting in a lack of thrust and subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB ERA17LA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA329.md): Cessna 402 · Nantucket, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2017 · N836GW · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the pushrod from the elevator trim tab actuator, which rendered controlled flight impossible. Contributing to the separation of the pushrod was the failure of maintenance personnel to properly secure it to the elevator trim tab actuator.
- [NTSB ERA16LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA280.md): Piper PA 28R-201 · Northampton, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2016 · N3783M · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the alternate air valve plate hinge pin, which caused the alternate air valve plate to lodge in the fuel servo assembly, which resulted in a restriction of air to the fuel servo assembly, a loss of engine power, and an off-airport emergency…
- [NTSB ERA16LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA258.md): Piper PA24 · Westwood, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2016 · N11MT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in exhaustion of the fuel in the selected fuel tank and a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA16LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA216.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Chatham, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2016 · N141TM · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate maintenance of the lower forward clutch actuator bearing for a prolonged period of time, which resulted in a bearing failure. Contributing to the accident was an erroneous maintenance entry, which resulted in the helicopter being operated…
- [NTSB ERA15LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA291.md): Sontonastaso Mosquito · Winchendon, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2015 · N285XE · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to a faulty electrical wiring crimp in the engine’s ignition system.
- [NTSB ERA15FA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA254.md): Beech A36 · Plainville, MA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2015 · N5626D · Destroyed
  > The total loss of engine power due to the failure of the alternator drive coupling. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inability to locate and navigate to a suitable forced landing site due to low cloud ceilings.
- [NTSB ERA14IA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14IA301.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Burlington, MA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2014 · N813JE · Minor damage
  > A loss of clamping load of the No. 5 cylinder crankcase through bolts due to maintenance personnel’s failure to properly torque the through bolts during recent maintenance, which resulted in displacement of the No. 2 bearing and the subsequent catastrophic…
- [NTSB ERA14LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA248.md): Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206 L4 · Beverly, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2014 · N55SL · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s inadequate inspection of the engine’s outer combustion case, which resulted in the failure of the case due to fatigue cracks that initiated on the inside surface of the case and the subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA14LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA043.md): Maule M-5-180C · Marshfield, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2013 · N76RD · Destroyed
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined in postaccident examinations because fire damage precluded testing of the fuel and several engine accessories.
- [NTSB ERA13LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA241.md): Cessna 182E · Southwick, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2013 · N817JT · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA12LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA279.md): Stanley B E Murphy Rebel · Falmouth, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2012 · N24V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA12FA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA143.md): Cessna 150G · Fitchburg, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 2012 · N4041J · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice and the flight instructor's improper application of carburetor heat.
- [NTSB ERA11LA502](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA502.md): Cessna P210N · South Deerfield, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2011 · N210LE · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the electrical system due to an alternator failure during flight in instrument meteorological conditions, and the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and failure to use the approved checklist for the dual alternator system. Contributing to…
- [NTSB ERA11LA383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA383.md): Cessna 150L · Plymouth, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2011 · N150ET · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to a stuck cylinder valve, which resulted from excessive corrosion and carbon deposits on the valve springs due to inadequate maintenance.
- [NTSB ERA11LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA198.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Vineyard Haven, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2011 · N2027M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA11FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA078.md): Cessna U206G · Leverett, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 2010 · N9742Z · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the crankshaft, which resulted from improper tightening of the cylinder hold-down nuts.
- [NTSB ERA11LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA050.md): North American/Schwamm AT-6F · Fitchburg, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2010 · N164US · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a cracked carburetor float and resulting carburetor malfunction.
- [NTSB ERA11LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA049.md): Airborne Classic · Stow, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2010 · N582YA · Substantial damage
  > The operator's inadequate engine maintenance, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to conduct a downwind takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA10LA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA362.md): Garlick Helicopters OH-58A+ · Rowley, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2010 · N802JB · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the power turbine governor internal driveshaft bearings, resulting in the failure of the governor.
- [NTSB ERA10LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA317.md): Cessna 401 · Plymouth, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2010 · N401TE · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during final approach due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s delayed configuration of the airplane for landing.
- [NTSB ERA10FA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA283.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Boxborough, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 26, 2010 · N73SJ · Substantial damage
  > The FAA inspector's rapid reduction of power which resulted in a loss of engine power and his decision to initiate a turn during the autorotation without sufficient altitude to clear obstacles. Contributing to the accident was the FAA’s lack of comprehensive…
- [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 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 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 ERA09LA399](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA399.md): Cessna 172N · Rochester, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2009 · N4773G · Substantial damage
  > An engine vibration as reported by the pilot, for undetermined reasons.
- [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.*

## 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" = 'MA' 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=MA

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