# NTSB investigations, UT: 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 WPR25LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA231.md): Gary Weaver CCK-1865 · Wahsatch, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 11, 2025 · N817GD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inability to maintain directional control following a collision with a boulder during an off airport precautionary landing.
- [NTSB WPR25LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA163.md): Rans S20 · Fairfield, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · May 27, 2025 · N327KM · Substantial damage
  > On May 27, 2025, about 1330 mountain daylight time, an experimental amateur-built RANS S20 Raven, N327KM, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Fairfield, Utah. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14…
- [NTSB WPR25LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA096.md): Cessna 150J · Minersville, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 16, 2025 · N151GW · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the propeller blade due to fatigue that originated from an impact pit sustained at an unknown time. Contributing to the accident was the failure of unknown maintenance personnel to detect and repair the impact pit before painting the propeller,…
- [NTSB WPR25FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25FA090.md): Beech B24R · Skull Valley, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Feb 10, 2025 · N9324S · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident were multiple distractions that diverted the flight instructor’s attention from the proper monitoring and…
- [NTSB ANC24LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA071.md): Burkhart Grob Flugzeugbau G103 Twin Astir · Huntsville, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 29, 2024 · N8485W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to navigate in hazy conditions, which resulted in a forced landing in a field and a collision with a pole.
- [NTSB WPR24LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA216.md): Alexander Schleicher ASH 31 MI · Parowan, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 24, 2024 · N517PB · Substantial damage
  > The glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain?flight.
- [NTSB WPR24LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA178.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Nephi, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 31, 2024 · N7838W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s incorrect movement of the fuel selector valve to an off or restricted position, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR24LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA161.md): Aerospatiale SA315B · Hildale, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 27, 2024 · N57948 · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s failure to properly secure the EGT thermocouples, which resulted in catastrophic overtemperature of the engine and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR24LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA127.md): Schleicher Alexander ASH 26 E · Heber, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 21, 2024 · N644CC · Substantial damage
  > Reduced takeoff performance for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in a forced landing.
- [NTSB WPR23LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA324.md): Diamond DA20 · Fairfield, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 23, 2023 · N989PA · Substantial damage
  > The flight pilots improper fuel management, which resulted a total loss of engine power, and impact with terrain during an off-airport landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s failure to follow the airplane checklist.
- [NTSB WPR23LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA052.md): Rutan Long-EZ · Mountain Green, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 27, 2022 · N379W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s flight into a valley with rising terrain that the airplane was incapable of out-climbing.
- [NTSB WPR22LA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA342.md): Cessna 152 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 7, 2022 · N48918 · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s encounter with a microburst during initial climb that resulted in a loss of altitude and subsequent collision with a tree.
- [NTSB WPR22LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA127.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · St. George, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 24, 2022 · N111NW · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR22LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA064.md): Beech A36 · Tooele, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 24, 2021 · N4370W · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.
- [NTSB WPR22LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA046.md): Vans RV10 · Hurricane, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 22, 2021 · N54CT · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to a loose fuel line at the fuel servo outlet port.
- [NTSB WPR21LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA325.md): Stout Garry V Europa - Trigear · Hanksville, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 16, 2021 · N133AC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s installation of a non-original equipment manufactured radiator cap, which resulted in the loss of coolant and the engine’s exceedance of the maximum admissible cylinder head temperature. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable…
- [NTSB WPR21LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA319.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Panguitch, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 13, 2021 · N1651J · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s inability to maintain altitude during the initial climb due to a degradation in the airplane’s performance due to high-density altitude conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to conduct preflight performance planning…
- [NTSB WPR21LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA290.md): Burkhart Grob G 103 Twin II · Levan, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 25, 2021 · N4446Y · Substantial damage
  > The glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight which resulted in an off-airport landing and a collision with a fence.
- [NTSB WPR21LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA068.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Ogden, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 10, 2020 · N577CP · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for reasons that cannot be determined due to lack of available evidence.
- [NTSB WPR20CA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA036.md): Javron PA-18 Replica · Nephi, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 3, 2019 · N864SC · Substantial damage
  > The passenger’s inadvertent application of the brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB WPR20LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA012.md): Czech Sport Sportcruiser · Holden, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 23, 2019 · N204BF · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the No. 2 cylinder intake valve spring retainer due to air trapped in the lubrication system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the severity of the damage was the improper deployment of the ballistic…
- [NTSB WPR18LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA199.md): Cub Crafters CC19 · Hyrum, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2018 · N70DD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper verification of the fuel quantity during the preflight inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction due to a malfunctioning hangar door and a…
- [NTSB GAA18CA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA377.md): Jonker Sailplanes JS1-C · Panguitch, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 24, 2018 · N963CG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inability to maintain altitude and his delayed decision to deploy the powered-glider’s engine, which necessitated an off-airport landing.
- [NTSB GAA18CA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA314.md): Schleicher ASW · Nephi, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2018 · N428US · Substantial damage
  > The glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight, which resulted in a hard off-airport landing.
- [NTSB WPR18LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA136.md): Cessna 182F · Boulder, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 28, 2018 · N3377U · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to the available evidence.
- [NTSB GAA18CA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA073.md): Brock Steiner Sport Copter Vortex · Spanish Fork, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 8, 2017 · N395SC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain situational and geographic awareness during the flight, which resulted in him becoming lost and exhausting the gyroplane’s fuel.
- [NTSB WPR18LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA009.md): Barber Warren D Turbine Cubs P A 18 · Skull Valley, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2017 · N181TJ · Substantial damage
  > The activation of the wheel brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose-over. The reason for the wheel brake activation could not be determined.
- [NTSB WPR17LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA202.md): Beech A24R · Ogden, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2017 · N9798L · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's inability to maintain an initial takeoff climb for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.
- [NTSB WPR17LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA183.md): Piper PA 28R-200 · West Jordan, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 11, 2017 · N33732 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to account for operation at high density altitude at or near the airplane’s maximum gross weight, which led to degraded engine performance and prevented the airplane from achieving an adequate airspeed for a positive rate of climb,…
- [NTSB GAA17CA468](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA468.md): Cessna 170 · Moab, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 4, 2017 · N1214D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to depart in unfavorable weather conditions, which resulted in a hard, forced landing.
- [NTSB WPR17LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA157.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Ogden, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 15, 2017 · N754AP · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the No. 4 cylinder exhaust valve head, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to oil starvation.
- [NTSB GAA17CA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA262.md): Balony Kubicek Spol Sro BB70Z · Park City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 22, 2017 · N245DK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to see and avoid power lines during landing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA088.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA-20 · Payson, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 2, 2016 · N992CT · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper in-flight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB GAA16CA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA358.md): Cessna 172 · Bountiful, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2016 · N52071 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to fly into a canyon without sufficient room to reverse course if necessary, which resulted in an emergency landing, loss of directional control, collision with terrain, and a post-crash fire.
- [NTSB WPR16LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA114.md): Michael Burton Calidus · Fruitland, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 2016 · N50NE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper judgment in conducting a flight in a gyroplane over mountainous terrain near its demonstrated maximum operating altitude and his subsequent failure to maintain adequate clearance with terrain during cruise flight in turbulent weather…
- [NTSB WPR15LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA170.md): Duenas Pulsar III · Hurricane, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 2015 · N747N · Substantial damage
  > An elevated oil temperature and subsequent total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB WPR15LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA103.md): Cessna 150M · Layton, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2015 · N827CH · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight fuel planning, which did not account for the increased headwind.
- [NTSB WPR14CA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA321.md): Centrair 101A · Nephi, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2014 · N643CA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to identify the proper landing surface which resulted in an off airstrip landing and collision with rough terrain.
- [NTSB WPR14FA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA158.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Green River, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2014 · N13HG · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel contamination while maneuvering at a low altitude and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to detect the contamination.
- [NTSB WPR14LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA118.md): Cessna P210N · Bountiful, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2014 · N18DP · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to the in-flight loosening of the fuel lines attached to the fuel flow indicator as a result of inadequate maintenance.
- [NTSB WPR14CA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA066.md): Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · Monticello, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 6, 2013 · N2066W · Substantial damage
  > The passenger's accidental discharge of the net gun which resulted in the net going through a main rotor blade.
- [NTSB WPR14LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA036.md): Cessna T210M · Scipio, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2013 · N761BP · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR14CA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA020.md): L Goldner Zenith 701 · Milford, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 17, 2013 · N67MG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to execute a precautionary landing to unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB WPR13CA418](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA418.md): Grob G 103 Twin II · Morgan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2013 · N54554 · Substantial damage
  > An incorrect descent rate while on final approach as a result of the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which lead to an off-field landing and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR13CA425](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA425.md): Cessna M337B · Spanish Fork, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2013 · N87653 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly manage fuel which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of power to the forward engine.
- [NTSB WPR13FA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA294.md): Cessna 172 · Birdseye, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2013 · N4459R · Substantial damage
  > ***This report was modified on August 18, 2015. Please see the docket for this accident to view the original report.*** The operator's improper installation of a supplemental electrical power supply, which caused a short circuit due to inadequate vibration…
- [NTSB WPR13LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA108.md): Cessna 175B · Wellsville, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 2013 · N8125T · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during cruise flight due to carburetor ice.
- [NTSB WPR13LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA109.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Bountiful, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2013 · N8554W · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during initial climb 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 WPR12LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA198.md): Cessna 177A · Hanksville, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2012 · N28WF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at a low altitude in high density altitude conditions, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to climb or maintain clearance from terrain.
- [NTSB WPR12LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA190.md): Cessna T210 · Elberta, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 2012 · N210LH · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

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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" = 'UT' 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
```

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