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 ERA13FA032Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportSwift Museum Foundation GC-1A · East Moriches, NYThe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed, while attempting a precautionary landing for reasons that could not be determined from the available evidence. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s pitch-up reaction to birds that took flight during his…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 WPR13LA009Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Corona, CATotal loss of engine power during the landing approach due to insect debris in the carburetor metering valve, which resulted in fuel starvation.NTSB ERA13TA021Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBell OH-58A · Jackson, TNA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA13LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Allentown, PAThe operator's failure to perform magneto inspections per the manufacturer's recommendations and failure to comply with the engine manufacturer's recommended time interval for engine overhaul, which resulted in defects in the magnetos going undetected and the…NTSB WPR13LA005Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180H · St Maries, IDThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine and airframe did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB WPR13FA006Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportGarlick Helicopters UH-1H · Shady Cove, ORThe separation of the tail rotor gearbox and tail rotor assembly as a result of fatigue to the tail rotor gearbox input quill assembly attachment studs.NTSB ERA13LA013Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeaudry Phillip Aventura II · Minneola, FLA partial 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 ERA13WA085Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationThrush S2R-T34 · Naranjal, EcuadorOn October 2, 2012, a Thrush S2R-T34, Ecuadorian registration HC-CFU, operated by a private owner, was substantially damaged following an engine failure and collision with terrain near Naranjal Province, Guayas, Ecuador. The flight's last departure point and…NTSB ERA12LA584Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportKeuthan Buccaneer II · Granite Quarry, NCThe pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB WPR12LA439Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Eugene, ORA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have resulted in the loss of engine power.NTSB ERA12LA589Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421B · Selma, ALThe pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power on the right engine and a partial loss of engine power on the left engine due to fuel starvation.NTSB WPR12LA437Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMccleery Rans S6ES · Elverta, CAA loss of engine power during initial climb due to a failed piston ring.NTSB ERA12LA574Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Corinth, MSThe improper torque application on the crankshaft gear bolt by maintenance personnel during an engine overhaul, which resulted in the fatigue failure of the locking tab washer and gear alignment dowel and subsequent engine stoppage. Contributing to the…NTSB ERA12LA571Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeagle B206 Series 2 · Perry, FLThe pilot’s improper in-flight fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and the right engine’s complete loss of power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper configuration of the airplane following the loss of engine power.NTSB ERA12CA568Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Quitman, MSThe pilot’s improper preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN12LA650Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12B · Rio Vista, TXThe catastrophic failure and disintegration of the No. 6 engine piston, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN12LA648Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269A · Mc Cool Junction, NEThe flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the student pilot’s entry into the autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power as a result of the student pilot rapidly lowering the helicopter’s…NTSB CEN12FA653Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-350P · Kiowa, COA catastrophic engine failure due to unrecognized and unrepaired corrosion within the engine, which was consistent with engine operations after an extended period of inactivity.NTSB WPR12LA423Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBarney Stardustrer SA-100 · Chandler, AZA loss of engine power as a result of fuel exhaustion due to a fuel line failure. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to adhere to the maintenance inspection criteria for the airplane.NTSB WPR12CA429Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-14 · Emmett, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain.NTSB CEN12LA632Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBruce M Barrett Stolp Starlet SA500 · Shelbyville, ILAn abrupt, complete loss of engine power during cruise flight 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 CEN12LA630Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHalderman, Floyd G. RV-6A · Eldon, MOThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.NTSB WPR12LA408Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell Helicopter Textron 206L-1 · Grand Canyon, AZA total loss of engine power during descent for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident engine examinations and testing revealed no evidence of an anomaly that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA12LA555Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPitcairn PA-4 · Rawlings, MDA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from a fuel outlet in the fuel tank that was blocked by peeled debris from a previously approved fuel tank sealer.NTSB WPR12LA409Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGreat Lakes 2T-1A-2 · Monroe, WAA loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN12LA609Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175B · Hamilton, TXThe partial loss of engine power due to an exhaust valve that was stuck in the open position.NTSB WPR12CA400Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Lancaster, CAThe student pilot’s inadvertent selection of an empty fuel tank.NTSB ERA12LA543Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Tillatoba, MSThe pilot's improper fuel management and his decision to continue flight in deteriorating weather conditions with low fuel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN12CA608Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRolladen-Schneider OHG LS3-A · Navasota, TXThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for landing area conditions during an off-airport landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a collision with terrain.NTSB WPR12LA382Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Chelan, WAA loss of engine power during climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA12TA538Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBell 407 · Bath, NYThe pilot's improper recovery from an in-flight upset, which resulted in the main rotor striking and separating the tail boom. Contributing to the accident was the helicopter manufacturer's failure to warn pilots of unanticipated and unequal aft cyclic…NTSB WPR12LA394Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 14-19-3 · Healdsburg, CAThe loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the failure of the engine-driven fuel pump as a result of unidentified debris within the vapor return jet.NTSB WPR12LA392Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Kemmerer, WYThe total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the incorrect installation of the fuel bladder tanks.NTSB ERA12CA546Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Bardstown, KYThe flight instructor's decision to turn the fuel selector to the off position and his delayed remedial actions to restart the engine, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent forced landing.NTSB CEN12LA589Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Ralls, TXThe total loss of engine power due to a fatigue failure of the rocker arm journal casting of the rocker arm cap.NTSB CEN12LA582Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco UPF-7 · Jim Falls, WIThe blockage of the right fuel tank vent, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB WPR12CA370Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150G · Madera, CAThe pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA12LA532Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · East Hampton, NYA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA12FA526Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B24R · Dayton, VAThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the noninstrument-rated pilot's decision to attempt a visual flight rules flight in instrument meteorological conditions…NTSB CEN12LA580Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Spearfish, SDThe partial loss of engine power due to debris lodged beneath the throttle body of the carburetor venturi.NTSB CEN12LA583Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Arrow Rock, MOThe pilot's inadequate fuel management and in-flight decision making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB WPR12LA366Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 B · Scappoose, ORThe failure of the landing gear to fully extend as a result of a failure of the landing gear transmission assembly for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB ERA12LA524Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Riverview, FLDamage to the propeller governor gasket during installation by unknown persons, which resulted in a total loss of engine oil in flight and a subsequent forced landing.NTSB ERA12LA522Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201T · Hernando Beach, FLA partial loss of engine power due to a blockage of the No. 6 cylinder fuel injector nozzle.NTSB ERA12FA514Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportSocata TB 10 · Shirley, NYThe pilot/owner's operation of the airplane with known deficiencies, and the mechanic's failure to reattach the mixture control cable to the mixture control arm following maintenance of the carburetor.NTSB ERA12TA515Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 206B · San Juan, PRThe crew’s inadequate preflight inspection and failure to monitor the fuel state during flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ANC12CA089Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M-5-210C · Coldfoot, AKThe pilot's delayed decision to turn around while flying through a narrow mountain pass, which resulted in a forced landing and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN12LA558Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Ruleton, KSThe improper installation of the wastegate controller O-ring, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.