# NTSB investigations, MS: 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 CEN26LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA313.md): Stearman A75 · Bogue Chitto, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Sep 8, 2026 · N680HW · Substantial damage
  > On September 8, 2026, about 1100 central daylight time, a Boeing-Stearman A75L300 airplane, N680HW, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Bogue Chitto, Mississippi. The pilot sustained minor injuries and the passenger was…
- [NTSB CEN25LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA193.md): Cessna 177B · Columbus, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 31, 2025 · N177LS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and improper in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent landing on rough terrain.
- [NTSB CEN25LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA165.md): Cessna T206 · Natchez, MS · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 27, 2025 · N27DV · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s improper maintenance, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as the result of a loose fuel line B-nut. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate 100-hour inspection performed after the recent maintenance.
- [NTSB CEN25LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA121.md): Cessna 150J · Greenville, MS · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 18, 2025 · N7486S · Substantial damage
  > The pilots’ inadequate fuel planning and failure to monitor the fuel consumption which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing into wooded terrain. Contributing to the accident was the flight…
- [NTSB CEN23LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA262.md): Piper PA23 · Ocean Springs, MS · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 23, 2023 · N4307P · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during the initial climb due to fuel starvation for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN21LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA145.md): Quicksilver Mxii · Hattiesburg, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 25, 2021 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the trees during the subsequent forced landing resulting in an impact with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB CEN21LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA102.md): Hughes 369D · Tuckers Crossing, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 29, 2020 · N103SU · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of helicopter control when the external saw contacted trees during an attempted emergency landing due to a main rotor transmission oil pressure warning. The reason that the pilot did not release the external saw from the helicopter during the…
- [NTSB CEN20LA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA353.md): Air Tractor AT602 · Inverness, MS · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 20, 2020 · N604MG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to move the power control lever into beta during flight, which resulted in the power control lever and associated linkage becoming stuck in the beta position.
- [NTSB CEN20LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA036.md): Champion 7ECA · Starkville, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 18, 2019 · N9566S · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision not to visually confirm the remaining fuel onboard during the intermediate stop.
- [NTSB CEN19FA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA211.md): Grob G103 · Brandon, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Jul 6, 2019 · N106NS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate clearance from a tree during an attempted off-field landing.
- [NTSB ANC18LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18LA011.md): Cessna 172 · Oloh, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2017 · N739KW · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 3 valve key (exhaust).
- [NTSB WPR18LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA029.md): Bell 206 · Rolling Fork, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 7, 2017 · N93PH · Substantial damage
  > An uncommanded yaw and subsequent loss of main rotor rpm for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB ANC18LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18LA002.md): Fleetwood Jack Team Airbike · Ocean Springs, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2017 · N7566D · Substantial damage
  > An intermittent failure of the power take-off cylinder ignition coil, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA17LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA314.md): Rudder Dwight K Kitfox IV 1200 Spdst · Raymond, MS · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 5, 2017 · N16KR · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA17LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA005.md): Piper PA28 · Laurel, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2016 · N499TG · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a stuck carburetor float. The reason the carburetor float became stuck could not be determined because postaccident examination of the float and needle/seat revealed no anomalies.
- [NTSB ERA16LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA145.md): Cessna 175B · Hurley, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2016 · N8115T · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic's failure to identify and remove a plastic sheath covering a portion of the mixture control cable during an annual inspection, which prevented the proper securing of the mixture control cable and full travel of the control at the carburetor and…
- [NTSB ERA15LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA283.md): Cessna 195A · Iuka, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2015 · N195AP · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident examination of the engine and fuel system found no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA15CA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA256.md): Cessna 170 · Raymond, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2015 · N4027V · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate preflight inspection of the fuel system resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.
- [NTSB GAA15CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA042.md): Cessna 140 · Mize, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 18, 2015 · N76452 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during an off airport precautionary landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA15LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA201.md): Universal Stinson 108-1 · Macon, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2015 · N9799G · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB ERA15LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA077.md): Thomas R Wade Revelation · Ellisville, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2014 · N783QJ · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the uncertified engine's front connecting rod needle bearing, which resulted in damage to the front piston and a subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane with the uncertified…
- [NTSB ERA14LA392](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA392.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Itta Bena, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2014 · N36236 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during maneuvering due to an obstruction from air intake filter material being ingested into the carburetor, which resulted in a forced landing.
- [NTSB ERA14LA389](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA389.md): Cessna T206H · Wiggins, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2014 · N1229M · Substantial damage
  > A loosening of the engine throttle cable from its support clamp during flight, which resulted in a loss of throttle control.
- [NTSB ERA14LA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA332.md): Aeronca 7CCM · Prentiss, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2014 · N82442 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident engine examination revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA14LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA312.md): Raytheon C90A · Houston, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2014 · N800MK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain a stabilized approach and his subsequent failure to maintain airplane control during the landing flare, which resulted in touchdown off the side of the runway and collision with a ditch.
- [NTSB ERA14LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA178.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Bay St Louis, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2014 · N11FS · Substantial damage
  > A sudden fuel leak, which resulted in a postlanding fire; the origin of the leak could not be determined due to fire damage.
- [NTSB ERA13LA421](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA421.md): American Eurocopter AS350B2 · Canton, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2013 · N810LE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to continue flight with a low engine oil pressure warning light instead of landing immediately in accordance with the flight manual emergency checklist. Contributing to the accident was the maintenance technician’s failure to…
- [NTSB ERA13LA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA331.md): Beech A36 · Tupelo, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2013 · N117HB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA13LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA257.md): Cessna 180J · Greenwood, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2013 · N9996N · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ERA13LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA084.md): Merritt Leslie R Kelly D · Brandon, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2012 · N5172S · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA12LA574](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA574.md): Cessna 150G · Corinth, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2012 · N8465J · Substantial damage
  > The improper torque application on the crankshaft gear bolt by maintenance personnel during an engine overhaul, which resulted in the fatigue failure of the locking tab washer and gear alignment dowel and subsequent engine stoppage. Contributing to the…
- [NTSB ERA12CA568](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA568.md): Cessna 172M · Quitman, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 19, 2012 · N172HA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA12LA543](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA543.md): Cessna T210M · Tillatoba, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2012 · N761YN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management and his decision to continue flight in deteriorating weather conditions with low fuel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA12CA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA276.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Iuka, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 10, 2012 · N43003 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning and inflight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA12CA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA275.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Ruleville, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 9, 2012 · N51037 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA12LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA258.md): Rotorcraft Developement OH-58C · McComb, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2012 · N452MC · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to oil starvation at the Nos. 5 and 8 engine bearings, which resulted in a catastrophic engine failure.
- [NTSB ERA12LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA180.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Amory, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2012 · N3688W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight planning and decision-making, including his inadequate weather evaluation and his delayed diversion to a closer airport, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA12IA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12IA169.md): Cessna 172S · Jackson, MS · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 2012 · N427CP · No damage
  > The separation of the propeller blade tip due to fatigue cracking that initiated at the blade’s leading edge.
- [NTSB ERA12LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA048.md): Beech C23 · Columbia, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2011 · N89MH · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA11FA458](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA458.md): Cessna 310Q · Tupelo, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2011 · N444YM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delayed reaction in performing the engine failure procedures and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s improper torquing of the B-nut…
- [NTSB ERA11LA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA370.md): Cessna 182Q · Holly Springs, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2011 · N759ZS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incorrect positioning of the fuel tank selector before takeoff, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during takeoff initial climb.
- [NTSB ERA11LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA298.md): Thrush S2R-T660 · Greenwood, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2011 · N660KP · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during low-altitude maneuvering for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA11LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA196.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Ocean Springs, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2011 · N7330J · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's overweight condition due to the pilot's improper weight and balance calculation that resulted in the airplane's inability to maintain altitude.
- [NTSB ERA10LA499](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA499.md): Bell OH-58A · Taylorsville, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2010 · N132HD · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power while maneuvering at low altitude for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA306.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Lucedale, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2010 · N5118L · Substantial damage
  > The partial separation of the No. 3 cylinder due to improper torquing of the cylinder hold-down bolts by maintenance personnel during installation of the cylinder.
- [NTSB ERA10LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA032.md): Bell 206 · Eupora, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2009 · N57PH · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel contamination of the helicopter’s fuel supply.
- [NTSB ERA09LA388](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA388.md): Christen Industries Pitts S-2B · Oakland, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2009 · N113DW · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power while maneuvering (after performing aerobatics) for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA208.md): Cessna 150E · Columbia, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2009 · N4057U · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power in flight due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight fuel planning.
- [NTSB MIA08LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA169.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Oxford, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2008 · N532MJ · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of maintenance personnel's failure to tighten a fuel line fitting.
- [NTSB ERA09CA543](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA543.md): Piper J3C-65 · Rosedale, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 28, 2008 · N42156 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilots to maintain airspeed following a reported partial loss of engine power.

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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" = 'MS' 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=MS

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