# NTSB investigations, 2011: 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 CEN12LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA118.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Elk Rapids, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2011 · N997TB · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the failure of the exhaust valve.
- [NTSB CEN12LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA127.md): Fleet Fleet 16B · Marion, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2011 · N9753L · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a piece of metal in the fuel line, which blocked fuel flow to the engine.
- [NTSB WPR12CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA072.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26B · Murrieta, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 28, 2011 · N8641R · Substantial damage
  > The glider's encounter with insufficient atmospheric lift to maintain soaring flight.
- [NTSB ERA12CA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA124.md): Chapel Robert B Aerial · Simsbury, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 26, 2011 · N435AB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to operate the gyroplane outside his endorsement limitations and to depart with a tailwind, which resulted in a forced landing to unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB ERA12LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA112.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Merry Hill, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2011 · N9279T · Substantial damage
  > Operation of the airplane by a non-certificated pilot. Contributing to the accident was the non-certificated pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed while making a forced landing following a total loss of engine power at low altitude, which resulted in an…
- [NTSB WPR12LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA064.md): Piper PA-22 · Friday Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2011 · N1810P · 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 ERA12LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA106.md): Cessna 152 · Venice, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2011 · N471TC · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination and testing did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR12FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA058.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Coupeville, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2011 · N2611R · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal evidence of preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR12LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA055.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Davis, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 2011 · N2466D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA12LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA101.md): Cessna 172D · Belhaven, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2011 · N2344U · Substantial damage
  > A total 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.
- [NTSB ERA12IA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12IA158.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Jacksonville, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2011 · N486DA · No damage
  > The failure of a crankshaft gear tooth due to fatigue, which resulted in the loss of several additional gear teeth and a subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [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 CEN12FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA088.md): Piper PA-31 · New Orleans, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 2011 · N6485L · Minor damage
  > The pilot's fatal cardiac event, which resulted in the inflight loss of control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's use of impairing medications and operation of the airplane with disqualifying medical conditions.
- [NTSB ERA12LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA087.md): Smith Miniplane DSA-4 · Hernando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 2011 · N1321 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat while descending in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in carburetor icing and a subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA12FA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA084.md): Cessna 177RG · Tallapoosa, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 2011 · N5AW · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the No. 2 rod end cap bolt, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA12CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA088.md): Anatra Bart T Vans RV-7A · Quinton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 25, 2011 · N816BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and the subsequent nose-over during the forced landing.
- [NTSB ERA12LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA085.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Caribbean Sea, A1 · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2011 · N534P · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane was not recovered. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to comply with the airplane and engine limitations, and his decision to…
- [NTSB ERA12WA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12WA136.md): Piper PA36 · Machala, Ecuador · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 23, 2011 · HCBHJ · Substantial damage
  > On November 23, 2011, about 2000 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-36-300, Ecuadorian registration HC-BHJ, operated by Aerorient Fumigacion Aerea, was substantially damaged when the pilot made a forced landing following loss of engine power in a banana…
- [NTSB CEN12LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA087.md): Aviat A-1B · Gainesville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2011 · N252U · Substantial damage
  > The right main gear tire contacting the brake caliper, which resulted in an uncommanded brake effect on the wheel.
- [NTSB ERA12CA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA082.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Brooksville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 22, 2011 · N497DA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incorrect identification of the runway, which resulted in an off-airport landing and subsequent collision with objects.
- [NTSB ERA12LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA077.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Mulberry, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2011 · N99168 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff after recognizing the airplane’s poor performance during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the passenger’s injuries was the pilot’s failure to provide a briefing on the use of the lapbelt, which delayed the passenger’s…
- [NTSB ERA12FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA074.md): Beech 95-C55 · Ulysses, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2011 · N54552 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of left engine power due to fuel starvation, and the pilot’s improper configuration of the fuel system during remedial actions, which resulted in fuel starvation of the right engine. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s incomplete…
- [NTSB WPR12LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA039.md): Williams Helicopter UH-1H · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2011 · N502AW · Substantial damage
  > The loss of main rotor power due to a main rotor transmission failure from a lack of lubrication.
- [NTSB CEN12LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA060.md): Cessna 180 · Eau Claire, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2011 · N3606C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s disorientation during a night flight, which resulted in an off-airport landing, and his inadequate directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the loss of the airplane’s electrical system power.
- [NTSB ERA12WA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12WA092.md): Piper PA-25 · Meteropolitana, Chile · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 11, 2011 · CC-ABM · Substantial damage
  > On November 11, 2011, at 1345 UTC, a Piper PA-25-260, Chilean registration CC-ABM, registered to and operated by Sociedad De Ttrabajos Aeros Aeropacifico LTDA as a personal flight experienced a partial loss of engine power on initial takeoff climb, in the…
- [NTSB WPR12LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA032.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Williams, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2011 · N325BR · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during takeoff initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA12LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA070.md): Cessna 172RG · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2011 · N5095V · Substantial damage
  > A fatigue failure of the right main landing gear pivot assembly, which prevented the landing gear from extending.
- [NTSB ERA12LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA063.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2011 · N413RM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during a low-altitude turn into gusty tailwind conditions, which resulted in a loss of translational lift and settling with power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of total flight experience.
- [NTSB ERA12CA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA059.md): Beech F33A · Chesterfield, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 2, 2011 · N833 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management.
- [NTSB ERA12LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA058.md): Cessna 172N · Pompano Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2011 · N739JN · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the throttle cable from its fitting, which resulted in an inability to control engine power. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintenance by the owner.
- [NTSB CEN12IA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12IA050.md): Nusbaum Vaquero · Hebron, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2011 · N30CY · No damage
  > The pilot’s operation of the airplane with known medical conditions and his subsequent heart attack during the flight.
- [NTSB CEN12CA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA051.md): Downer Bellanca 14-19-2 · Borger, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 1, 2011 · N711W · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s improper fuel management. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s diverted attention with the broken fuel gauge knob.
- [NTSB WPR12LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA023.md): Cessna 185 · Prineville, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2011 · N520YH · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from the pilot inadvertently leaving the fuel selector set to the left tank. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s deviation from his normal habit pattern and his failure to refer to…
- [NTSB WPR12LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA022.md): Mcdonnell Douglas 500D · Colusa, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2011 · N61PJ · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power while maneuvering at low altitude for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident severity was the…
- [NTSB CEN12FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA043.md): Hawker Beechcraft 76 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2011 · N6018U · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain airspeed above the air minimum control airspeed (Vmca), which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the instructor's failure to follow published procedures to…
- [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 ERA12FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA021.md): Elkind Bruce Cozy MK IV · Lexington, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2011 · N795DB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB WPR12LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA015.md): Piper PA46R · Paso Robles, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2011 · N422HP · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power while maneuvering for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN12CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA035.md): Houts Avid Mark IV · Hibbing, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 21, 2011 · N43280 · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of a hose clamp, which resulted in an oil line rupture and subsequent loss of engine oil pressure.
- [NTSB ERA12LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA045.md): Graff Wilbur C Bearhawk · Woodrow, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2011 · N5456C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ERA12LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA034.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 20-C1 · Newnan, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2011 · N828MA · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA12LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA033.md): Cessna R172K · Williamsburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2011 · N758GY · 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 CEN12FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA025.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Watertown, WI · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2011 · N300KR · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the number 2 connecting rod from the crankshaft for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident metallurgical examination, which ultimately resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR12LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA013.md): Miller Avid Flyer · Susanville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2011 · N4077B · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during the takeoff climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA12FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA023.md): Socata TBM 700 · Hollywood, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2011 · N37SV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to terminate the flight after observing multiple conflicting errors associated with the inaccurate right fuel quantity indication. Contributing to the accident were the total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation from the right tank,…
- [NTSB ERA12FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA017.md): Luscombe 8A · Dixie, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2011 · N41907 · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s improper installation of the No. 2 cylinder’s connecting rod, which resulted in the disconnection of the rod and a subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA12LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA009.md): Cessna 150L · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2011 · N11280 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to contamination of the fuel system that was not detected because of the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB ERA12CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA003.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 4, 2011 · N90805 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA12LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA001.md): Mooney M20K · Ridgefield, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2011 · N231EB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN12CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA003.md): Sadler Terry Rans S-7 Courier · Riley, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 1, 2011 · N2417T · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during takeoff due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and failure to ensure that the fuel shutoff valve was turned on before departure.

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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") = 2011
  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=2011

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