NTSB investigations, GA
114 cases where the sequence of events included Off-field or emergency landing.
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duckdb -csv -c "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\" = 'GA' 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"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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" = 'GA' 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
Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB ERA16LA071Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32 · Brunswick, GAMaintenance personnel's failure to properly torque a No. 4 cylinder hold-down nut during engine overhaul, which resulted in the loosening of the nut and the subsequent failure of the studs and through bolts and separation of the cylinder.NTSB ERA16LA051Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Lawrenceville, GAThe flight instructor's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation and a subsequent forced landing.NTSB ERA15LA344Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEasterwood Mark W RV 6A · Rome, GAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA15CA243Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 20 C1 · Moreland, GAThe flight instructor's inaccurate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA15FA208Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Atlanta, GAA partial loss of engine power due to contamination in the fuel manifold, which resulted in a collision with terrain shortly after takeoff.NTSB ERA15LA205Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJerome D Fischer RV-7 · Bartow, GAThe pilot's use of the improper fuel grade for the engine, which resulted in detonation, engine damage, and loss of engine power.NTSB ERA15LA197Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJames Kilroy Pitts Model 12 · LaGrange, GAA partial loss of engine power after takeoff 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 ERA15LA006Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSocata TBM 700 · Fayetteville, GAThe pilot’s inadvertent deactivation of the yaw damper in flight, which resulted in a prolonged side-slip condition that led to fuel starvation and the eventual total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to attempt to…NTSB ERA14LA436Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Monroe, GAThe improper installation of the oil filter adapter at an unknown time, which resulted in an oil leak and subsequent oil starvation to the engine.NTSB ERA14LA316Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCzech Sport Piper Sport · Peachtree City, GAThe pilot's incomplete assessment of the risk presented by operating an airplane with an unresolved history of engine power losses; a partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to operation of the engine with an excessively rich fuel/air mixture; and the…NTSB ERA14LA105Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300 · Millen, GAThe pilot's failure to fully seat the fuel selector in the left tank position before takeoff, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB ERA14LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFK Lightplanes FK9 ELA SW · Canton, GAA partial loss of engine power during cruise flight due to an overly lean fuel-air mixture, which resulted from an incorrectly installed float chamber vent line and led to a subsequent off-airport landing.NTSB ERA13CA435Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 65 CA · Thomaston, GAThe pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning and in-flight monitoring of the fuel level which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA13LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-T34 · Fort Gaines, GAThe total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of debris in the fuel control unit.NTSB ERA13LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMccowan Steve A Shttd · Montrose, GAA total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the separation of the No. 2 piston connecting rod.NTSB ERA13LA110Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Winder, GAA total loss of engine power due to a cracked fuel pump line fitting O-ring seal at the inlet to the engine driven fuel pump. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the aircraft operator to comply with the engine manufacturer’s recommended time…NTSB ERA13LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Canton, GAA partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which the pilot could not correct by applying carburetor heat because the movement of the carburetor heat control arm was restricted.NTSB ERA13LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Jasper, GAA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s prolonged sideslip maneuvers during the descent to landing. Contributing to the accident was the airplane’s lack of a required placard advising pilots to avoid lengthy sideslip maneuvers…NTSB ERA13CA033Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Newton, GAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering, which resulted in a hard forced landing.NTSB ERA13LA029Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Edison, GAThe total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the k-pin associated with the No. 1 cylinder.NTSB ERA12LA503Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-A55 · Homerville, GAThe loss of engine power due to debris within the engine-driven fuel pump.NTSB ERA12LA469Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Statesboro, GAA total loss of engine power as a result of oil exhaustion due to the mechanic's failure to apply appropriate torque to the oil filter.NTSB ERA12FA423Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31P · Dalton, GAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control following loss of power in the right engine for reasons that could not be determined because of fire and impact damage. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s delayed feathering of the right propeller…NTSB ERA12LA394Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Ocilla, GAA failure of the No. 2 cylinder connecting rod due to a lack of lubrication, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA12LA186Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Jasper, GAThe pilots' inadequate preflight inspection that failed to detect water-contaminated fuel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA12FA084Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Tallapoosa, GAThe failure of the No. 2 rod end cap bolt, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA12LA034Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 20-C1 · Newnan, GAA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA12FA017Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Dixie, GAMaintenance 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 ERA11LA503Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Cordele, GAThe pilot's inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA11CA419Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177 · Americus, GAThe CFI and pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA11LA416Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Hinesville, GAThe total loss of engine power due to the improper installation of the carburetor air filter by maintenance personnel, which resulted in the filter becoming dislodged and obstructing the carburetor. Contributing to the accident was the pilot did not maintain…NTSB ERA11FA374Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBinkley Richard Sonex · Calhoun, GAThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postimpact fire damage precluded a thorough examination of the engine.NTSB ERA11LA213Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHolst Lawrence E VP-1 · Calhoun, GAA partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to an over-lean carburetor setting. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper adjustment of the engine's carburetor during construction.NTSB ERA11LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKennedy Michael M Lancair 320 · Dawsonville, GAThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and failure to detect water-contaminated fuel, which resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB ERA11CA108Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Thomaston, GAThe mechanic's failure to install a cotter retaining pin in the throttle arm retaining nut resulting in excessive throttle play and loss of engine power control.NTSB ERA11LA014Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportEngineering & Research Ercoupe 415-D · Lawrenceville, GAInadequate 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 ERA10FA502Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Chatsworth, GAThe 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 ERA10LA487Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNavion Navion G · Dublin, GAThe pilot's failure to properly secure the oil drain plug after changing the engine oil, which resulted in oil starvation and an engine failure during cruise flight.NTSB ERA10LA474Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-G10 · Doerun, GAA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to select an adequate forced landing site and his excess speed during the landing.NTSB ERA10LA454Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Acworth, GAThe pilots improper in-flight fuel management resulting in a total loss of engine power during a descent due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA10LA410Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Eastman, GABoth pilots’ failure to use emergency checklist procedures for restarting the engine after the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA10FA409Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301 · Washington, GAThe manufacturer's inadequate quality control and improper manufacture of the fuel servo diaphragm assembly, which resulted in fatigue cracking of the hub stud and subsequent loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA10LA401Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-T34 · Donalsonville, GAA total loss of engine power due to a failure of the compressor turbine blades for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10LA248Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEngineering & Research Ercoupe 415-C · LaGrange, GAA loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and his failure to ensure that the fuel tank shut-off valve was open resulting in fuel starvation.NTSB ERA10LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFerguson William C FX4-2 · Cartersville, GAThe failure of the engine-driven oil pump drive coupling resulting in a loss lubrication and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB ERA10FA138Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 65 · Lawrenceville, GAThe failure of both engines for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA09LA510Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSocata TB 9 Tampi · Milner, GAThe failure of the No. 3 cylinder exhaust valve for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA09LA516Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSiai-Marchetti F.260 · Atlanta, GAA total loss of engine power due to a fuel system air leak as a result of a deteriorated O-ring seal in the fuel shut-off cock. Contributing to the accident was the exceedance of the suggested overhaul schedule for the fuel shut-off cock.NTSB ERA09LA490Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Bainbridge, GAA total loss of engine power due to the loss of camshaft timing as a result of the displacement of the idler gear assembly.NTSB ERA09LA476Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Fairmount, GAA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a contaminated fuel strainer.