NTSB investigations, WA
90 cases where the sequence of events included Off-field or emergency landing.
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Query with SQL
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\" = 'WA' 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" = 'WA' 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 WPR12LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Friday Harbor, WAA 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 WPR12FA058Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Coupeville, WAThe 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 WPR11CA419Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna TU206F · Bremerton, WAThe total loss of engine power as a result of fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning.NTSB WPR11LA391Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Cowiche, WAA partial loss of engine power during maneuvering flight due to an exhaust valve failure.NTSB WPR11LA378Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Seattle, WAA loss of electrical power while on final approach due to a depleted battery, which resulted in an intentional gear-up emergency landing.NTSB WPR11LA369Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Wilkeson, WAA partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to water contamination in the fuel system.NTSB WPR11LA291Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRichard Challenger II · Moses Lake, WAA loss of engine power during the initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB WPR11CA261Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Pullman, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering.NTSB WPR11LA210Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · College Place, WAThe pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat while operating the airplane in atmospheric conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing during final approach.NTSB WPR11LA015Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMischke BD-5B · Burlington, WAThe failure of the sprag clutch during takeoff, resulting in a loss of engine thrust.NTSB WPR10LA432Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson JR. S · Lake Stevens, WAA total loss of engine power during cruise flight, which resulted from a magneto switch failure.NTSB WPR10CA434Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-15 · Duvall, WAAn in-flight collision with a bird while maneuvering.NTSB WPR10LA412Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177A · Manson, WAA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and the pilot’s failure to ensure that a sufficient quantity of fuel was on board to complete the flight.NTSB WPR10CA332Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Garfield, WAA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB WPR10LA313Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDe Havilland DHC-1 · Port Orchard, WAA loss of engine power during initial climb due to water contamination in the fuel.NTSB WPR10CA283Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G-4A · Shaw Island, WAThe passenger's inadvertent movement of the mixture control during climb, resulting in a loss of engine power.NTSB WPR10LA272Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEagle Eagle DW-1 · Waterville, WAA worn wire in the magneto system, which allowed intermittent grounding and a loss of engine power.NTSB WPR10LA196Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Leavenworth, WAThe failure of the number two cylinder exhaust and intake valves for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB WPR10LA165Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Eliza Island, WAThe total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the failure of maintenance personnel to tighten a fitting on the propeller governor oil line, which resulted in a loss of engine oil and catastrophic engine failure.NTSB WPR10LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Pullman, WAA partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to a bird's nest being sucked into the induction air ducting.NTSB WPR09LA390Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Eatonville, WAThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel management. Contributing to the accident was the airplane's lack of an interconnected fuel vent system.NTSB WPR09LA371Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSikorsky S-55 · Chelan, WAFailure of a seal in the hydraulic system resulting in a loss of hydraulic pressure while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB WPR09LA364Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Washougal, WAA loss of engine power during initial climb due to a stuck exhaust valve.NTSB WPR09LA362Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Elma, WAA total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the fatigue failure of the number 4 cylinder connecting rod.NTSB WPR09CA342Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMid-South Custom Craft SH-2R · Sequim, WAThe total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to reposition the fuel selector to the main tank. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to properly complete the pre-takeoff checklist.NTSB WPR09CA329Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNalis Glastar · Arlington, WAA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to select the fullest tank prior to takeoff.NTSB WPR09CA262Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210 · Seattle, WAA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to activate the fuel boost pump when attempting an engine restart. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use a checklist.NTSB WPR09LA227Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Colfax, WAA total loss of engine power due to excessive wear in several carburetor components that led to a malfunction of the carburetor.NTSB WPR09LA223Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Puyallup, WAA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s failure to verify the fuel levels in the tanks, and, his failure to select the proper fuel tank.NTSB WPR09LA197Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaytheon A36 · Lopez Island, WAA loss of engine power during cruise flight due to oil starvation. The oil starvation event was due to the failure of maintenance personnel to tighten the aft mounting nuts for the newly installed propeller governor and the pilot’s failure to secure the oil…NTSB WPR09CA186Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Creation Clipper 58 · Anacortes, WAThe partial loss of engine power due to the passenger's inadvertent movement of the engine throttle control.NTSB WPR09CA113Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172D · Bow, WAA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to verify the fuel quantity on board.NTSB WPR09LA022Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-1 · Concrete, WAThe loss of engine power during initial climb due to the pilot's improper exhaust system maintenance, which resulted in restriction of the carburetor's air intake.NTSB SEA08LA206Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStearman C3-B · Stevenson, WAA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation from a piece of disintegrating gasket material that was blocking the fuel jet. Also causal was the failure of maintenance personnel to verify the condition of the gaskets when the carburetor was examined prior to…NTSB SEA08CA184Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWheat Excalibur EX · Moses Lake, WAThe right rudder pedal attach rivets sheared due to overload.NTSB SEA08CA177Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAnglin RV-6 · Puyallup, WAThe complete loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident were hidden obstructions (tree stumps) in the field of long grass within which the pilot executed his forced landing.NTSB SEA08CA176Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210E · Auburn, WAA catastrophic engine failure due to the partial blockage of the lubricating oil galley in one of the crankshaft connecting rod journals, leading to the failure of the connecting rod cap.NTSB SEA08CA172Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportLyons Navajo HKS · Waterville, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was a microburst condition.NTSB LAX08LA145Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBabcock KR-2 · Olympia, WAA total loss of engine power during takeoff due to the carburetor's mixture needle backing out.NTSB SEA08LA063Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Centerville, WAA loss of engine power due to carburetor icing conditions and the failure of the pilot to use the correct amount of carburetor heat for the existing conditions.