# NTSB investigations, 2010: 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 ERA11LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA103.md): Cessna 152 · Wimauma, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2010 · N28BA · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic/pilot's failure to detect a visible exhaust gas leak and cracked cylinder head immediately prior to the accident flight, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during initial climb. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate…
- [NTSB CEN11IA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11IA146.md): Columbia LC41 · Milsap, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 2010 · N921DZ · Minor damage
  > A total loss of engine power in flight due to a loss of engine oil for reasons that could not be determined during a postaccident teardown examination of the engine.
- [NTSB ERA11LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA093.md): Cessna 182 · West Milford, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2010 · N1462M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat while taking off in weather conditions conducive to serious carburetor icing, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN11LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA148.md): Beech H35 · Des Moines, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2010 · N5537D · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning.
- [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 WPR11LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA070.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Corona, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2010 · N11858 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to oil exhaustion as a result of a broken oil line.
- [NTSB WPR11LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA067.md): Piper PA 28-181 · Wittmann, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2010 · N4122F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN11LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA083.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Nocagdoches, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 2010 · N36405 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of power in both engines for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR11LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA062.md): Cessna 172E · Suisun City, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 2010 · N5582T · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN11LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA084.md): Grumman American AA-5B · Navada, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 2010 · N4541L · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to debris obstructing the fuel filter, which resulted in fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate airspeed during the forced landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR11FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA054.md): Beech 19A · Newport Beach, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2010 · N6064N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA11CA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA069.md): Cessna 172G · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 21, 2010 · N3700L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight/inflight fuel planning resulting in fuel exhaustion and total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA11LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA065.md): Cessna 172 · Hobe Sound, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2010 · N8306B · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to fuel contamination in the carburetor.
- [NTSB ERA11WA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11WA060.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Luzzara, Italy · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 12, 2010 · N918SR · Substantial damage
  > On November 12, 2010, at 1000 universal coordinated time, a Cirrus Design Corp SR22, N918SR, experienced a total loss of engine power while in cruise flight, and was substantially damaged during a forced landing to field in Luzzara, Italy. The pilot was not…
- [NTSB CEN11LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA069.md): Cessna 172R · Farmersburg, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2010 · N531HF · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN11CA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA062.md): Cessna 172 · Pineville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 9, 2010 · N9747L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/mechanic’s improper inspection of the airplane following the engine installation.
- [NTSB WPR11LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA038.md): Cessna T210N · Baggs, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2010 · N6179Y · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a connecting rod cap retaining bolt during cruise flight, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [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 CEN11LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA061.md): Siai-Marchetti S.205/22R · Fruitvale, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2010 · N971WA · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning.
- [NTSB CEN11LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA044.md): Globe GC-1B · Grants, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2010 · N3249K · Substantial damage
  > The loss of partial engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN11LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA043.md): Piper PA46-500TP · Port Mansfield, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2010 · N234PM · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons because examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have contributed to the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA11CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA047.md): Cessna 177RG · Bedford, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 28, 2010 · N33224 · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic's failure to properly secure a fuel line when it was reinstalled during an engine inspection.
- [NTSB CEN11LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA034.md): Cessna T210N · Presidio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2010 · N200WT · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR11LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA025.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Dorrington, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2010 · N228KK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat while cruising in carburetor icing conditions, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA11LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA025.md): Schempp-Hirth Ventus B/16.6 · Warren, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2010 · N188PX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent deployment of the airbrake handle past the upper limit of its normal operating range, which resulted in binding of the controls.
- [NTSB CEN11FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA029.md): American Champion 8KCAB · Sebewaing, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2010 · N105AC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and aircraft control following a loss of engine power after takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA11FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA021.md): Siai-Marchetti S.205/22R · Farmingdale, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2010 · N934W · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during a low approach for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN11CA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA028.md): Weddington Double Eagle · Temple, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 16, 2010 · N132BE · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR11LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA016.md): Bell 206B · Auburn, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2010 · N2763M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a transmission line during flight.
- [NTSB WPR11LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA015.md): Mischke BD-5B · Burlington, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2010 · N525BD · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the sprag clutch during takeoff, resulting in a loss of engine thrust.
- [NTSB WPR11LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA012.md): Cessna 172 · Portland, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2010 · N738GN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to ensure adequate fuel was onboard for the flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR11LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA013.md): Beech C24 · Blanding, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2010 · N5063M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to attain a climb gradient sufficient to clear the rising terrain, which resulted in his decision to make a forced landing on a road.
- [NTSB ERA11LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA015.md): Cessna 172SP · Boynton Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2010 · N423FT · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA11LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA014.md): Engineering & Research Ercoupe 415-D · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2010 · N89331 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate maintenance performed on the airplane, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the corrosion within the carburetor.
- [NTSB WPR11LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA004.md): Beech A35 · Blue Diamond, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2010 · N8402A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA11CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA013.md): Piper PA28 · Louisville, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 8, 2010 · N57302 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA11CA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA012.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Titusville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 6, 2010 · N2074B · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent in-flight collision with a bird.
- [NTSB ERA11LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA009.md): Cessna 182P · Columbia, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2010 · N21415 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a loss of lubrication after the engine experienced a piston ring failure for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN11LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA001.md): Cessna 172D · Durango, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2010 · N2593 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the pilot inadvertently moving the fuel selector to the OFF position. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's unfamiliarity with this model accident airplane.
- [NTSB CEN11CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA002.md): Gingerich Alton & Slagel Dean Christavia MK 1 · Nappanee, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 1, 2010 · N9049S · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10LA506](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA506.md): Cirrus SR22 · Mathias, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2010 · N567WT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control of the airplane during an instrument approach in turbulent weather conditions.
- [NTSB CEN10LA572](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA572.md): Cessna 172RG · Tulsa, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2010 · N5145U · Destroyed
  > A shorted terminal lug on the landing gear hydraulic pump which resulted in a cabin fire. Contributing to the accident was the lack of clear installation procedures for the hydraulic pump.
- [NTSB ANC10CA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA099.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Kenai, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 27, 2010 · N5748U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power during cruise flight.
- [NTSB ERA10FA502](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA502.md): Cessna 172 · Chatsworth, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2010 · N84249 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flight planning and in-flight fuel management resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the operator's failure to ensure aircraft records pertaining to engine modifications and…
- [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 ERA10WA498](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10WA498.md): Aero Commander 500 · Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 23, 2010 · N100PV · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR10LA465](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA465.md): Mooney M20C · Visalia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2010 · N6090Q · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during takeoff, which resulted from the failure of the spark plug retention mechanism.
- [NTSB CEN10CA568](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA568.md): Beech D17S · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2010 · N17GB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN10CA549](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA549.md): Cessna 182D · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2010 · N9071X · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during the initial climb due to decreased engine oil quantity and pressure as a result of the engine's oil cap not being adequately secured.

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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 year(c."eventDate") = 2010
  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?year=2010

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