NTSB investigations
3,371 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.\"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."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 WPR14LA329Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChristen Industries Pitts S 2B · Oceanside, CAThe total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate fuel planning.NTSB WPR14LA327Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDavid L Thompson Challenger II · Winterhaven, CAA total loss of engine power during cruise for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s loss of control during the forced landing.NTSB ERA14CA385Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCote James Rans S 6S · New Berlin, PAThe passenger's inadvertent interference with the rudder controls during the takeoff.NTSB WPR14LA323Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRans S-16 · Fort Bridger, WYThe fuel flow divider inlet line’s B-nut coming loose during takeoff, resulting in a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to adequately tighten the B-nut during recent maintenance.NTSB ERA14LA374Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Apalachicola, FLA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination and testing.NTSB WPR14FA320Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20L - NO Series · San Diego, CAThe pilot's failure to achieve climb performance and maintain sufficient airspeed during a go-around, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure…NTSB ERA14LA369Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Helena, ALA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to postcrash fire damage.NTSB WPR14FA316Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMeyer Legacy · Lolo Pass, IDThe fatigue fracture of an engine connecting rod, which resulted in a catastrophic engine failure and a forced landing in unsuitable terrain.NTSB ERA14LA362Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Venice, FLA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s…NTSB CEN14LA393Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35-C33A · Pueblo, COA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from the pilot’s improper fuel management and resulted in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain.NTSB WPR14LA312Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRoscher Frederick Thunder Mustang · Spanish Springs, NVA complete loss of engine power during climb for reasons that could not be determined due to the severity of postcrash fire damage to the airplane.NTSB ERA14LA368Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGulfstream-Schweizer A/C G-164B · Bonifay, FLA partial blockage of the No. 2 bearing oil nozzle jet by bearing material, which resulted in oil starvation and the subsequent failure of the No. 2 bearing and total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA14FA350Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportWilderoder Great Lakes 2TIA · Lillian, ALA loss of engine power due to an inoperative magneto and possible carburetor ice, which resulted in a forced landing into unsuitable terrain. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate magneto overhaul by unknown personnel and the modification to the…NTSB WPR14LA300Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Rancho Cucamonga, CAThe loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN14LA385Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Wichita Falls, TXA partial loss of engine power, which resulted in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined during postaccident examination.NTSB CEN14LA373Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGarramone Mike A Vixen · Columbus, NMA total loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident engine examination did not reveal any preimpact failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA14LA355Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPipistrel Alpha Trainer · Pompano Beach, FLThe pilot’s miscalculation of the fuel quantity requirements, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN14WA394Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationMD Helicopter 600N · Kungsangen, SwedenOn July 14, 2014, at 1333 coordinated universal time, an MD Helicopters MD600N, SE-JKJ, was substantially damaged following an autorotation near Kungsängen, Stockholm, Sweden. The pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the…NTSB CEN14CA380Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDantonio 404 · Wichita Falls, TXThe separation of a spark plug wire resulting in a loss of engine power during climb out and a subsequent forced landing on a field containing trees.NTSB ERA14LA344Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2004 Bravo · Melbourne, FLA total loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB ERA14LA336Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C24R · Titusville, FLThe pilot's failure to secure the fuel strainer drain during the preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA14CA349Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPekola James W Ridge Runner III · Andrews, NCThe pilot's failure to open the fuel tank valves during the preflight examination of the airplane, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN14LA358Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Garrison, NDExcessive wear between the power turbine shaft and quill shaft spline, which led to the disconnection of the power turbine wheel, an overspeed of the power turbine, and the subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was maintenance…NTSB CEN14LA347Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Baytown, TXThe pilot’s failure to verify the fuel onboard before the flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA14CA335Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAlexander Schleicher K 7 · Mocksville, NCThe pilot's decision to install an additional cushion to elevate his passenger and his failure to insure the cushion would not interfere with the control stick movement resulting in limited movement of the elevator in flight and collision with a fence during…NTSB ERA14LA338Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLawson Ronald S Explorer · East Bend, NCA total loss of engine power likely due to a failure of a rotary valve shaft seal and the pilot’s failure to detect and diagnose the impending failure during the preflight inspection.NTSB ERA14LA332Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7CCM · Prentiss, MSA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident engine examination revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB WPR14CA321Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCentrair 101A · Nephi, UTThe pilot's failure to identify the proper landing surface which resulted in an off airstrip landing and collision with rough terrain.NTSB CEN14CA344Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 25-235 · Rhinelander, WIA loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper inflight planning and reliance of fuel gauge readings, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN14LA333Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Joplin, MOThe partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because an operational test run of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA14LA319Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco UPF 7 · Warrenton, VAA total loss of engine power during a low pass for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination of 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 ERA14FA313Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Littleton, NCMaintenance personnel's application of sealant to the engine case halves during engine overhaul, contrary to manufacturer's instructions, which resulted in internal failure of the engine due to the loss of case bolt torque.NTSB CEN14LA331Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188 · Arlington, TXThe total loss of engine power due to a loose oil filter adapter, which resulted in oil starvation. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s failure to comply with a Federal Aviation Administration airworthiness directive.NTSB CEN14LA327Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T207 · Indianapolis, INA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from the pilot's failure to monitor the fuel level and switch tanks in a timely fashion.NTSB ERA14LA312Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaytheon C90A · Houston, MSThe pilot’s failure to maintain a stabilized approach and his subsequent failure to maintain airplane control during the landing flare, which resulted in touchdown off the side of the runway and collision with a ditch.NTSB ERA14LA311Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Nashville, TNThe pilot’s failure to maintain rotor rpm during an autorotation after a perceived partial loss of power, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was radio frequency interference with the governor controller, which resulted in an…NTSB WPR14LA267Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT 502B · Sacramento, CAThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane was not available for postaccident examination.NTSB CEN14WA332Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna U206 · Abbeyshrule, IrelandOn June 21, 2014, about 1115 hours universal coordinated time, a Cessna model U206 Turbo Stationair, United Kingdom registration G-SKYE, was substantially damaged during a forced landing following a loss of engine power after takeoff from the Abbeyshrule…NTSB CEN14LA309Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchumacher Challenger II · St. Joesph, ILThe total loss of engine power due to a lack of lubrication following the in-flight failure of the mechanical oil injection pump. Contributing to the accident was the temporary obscuration of the pilot's forward visibility due to sun glare during the forced…NTSB ERA14LA309Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSimmons William E Aventura 2 · Rockledge, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during a forced landing following a loss of engine power, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate inspection of the engine, which resulted in a loose ground wire lug on…NTSB ERA14LA308Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylor J-2 · Lock Haven, PAThe airplane owner’s failure to clean and lubricate the engine valve guides and stems, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during the initial climb due to an exhaust valve failure.NTSB CEN14CA303Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28-180 · Port Isabel, TXA loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper inflight planning and reliance of fuel gauge readings, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA14LA294Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCub Crafters CC18-180 · Pennsboro, WVA loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because the postaccident engine examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN14LA293Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKnauf RV-7 · Rockwall, TXThe pilot's failure to verify the airplane's actual fuel quantity before departure, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the subsequent forced landing.NTSB WPR14LA249Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-180 · Quincy, CAThe partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to the separation of the exhaust baffling, which resulted in a partial blockage of airflow to the engine. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s inadequate inspection of the exhaust system…NTSB ERA14CA310Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportJackson Fred M Clipper · Altamont, NYThe pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat prior to descending in atmospheric conditions conducive to serious icing at all power settings, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB WPR14LA242Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAdams Dragonfly · Mesa, AZA partial loss of engine power due to a reduction in the No. 3 cylinder’s compression as a result of the exhaust valve not having consistent uniform contact with the cylinder head valve seat.NTSB CEN14LA287Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT 301 · Pearsall, TXThe failure of the No. 1 cylinder rod at the link pin. Contributing to the accident was oil starvation to the rod bearing due to the improper flushing of the oil cooler, which allowed metal and other debris in the oil to clog the drain and the led to the…NTSB ERA14IA301Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Burlington, MAA loss of clamping load of the No. 5 cylinder crankcase through bolts due to maintenance personnel’s failure to properly torque the through bolts during recent maintenance, which resulted in displacement of the No. 2 bearing and the subsequent catastrophic…