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 ERA12IA169Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Jackson, MSThe separation of the propeller blade tip due to fatigue cracking that initiated at the blade’s leading edge.NTSB ERA12LA157Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210E · Port Orange, FLThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be conclusively determined during postaccident examination.NTSB WPR12LA081Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMas Events Nemesis · Camarillo, CAA partial loss of engine power during cruise flight due to incorrectly installed airframe components, which came into contact with a high pressure fuel line and resulted in its failure. Contributing to the accident was an undetermined failure of the primary…NTSB CEN13WA102Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationRobinson Helicopter R44 · Oosterschelde, NetherlandsOn January 21, 2012, at 1430 universal coordinated time, a Robinson Helicopter Company model R44, Dutch registration PH-WMW, made an uneventful forced landing after experiencing a partial loss of engine power near Oosterschelde, The Netherlands. The pilot and…NTSB ERA12LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172I · Springfield, TNThe pilot did not apply carburetor heat during approach to landing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB CEN12LA134Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 500-B · Bartlesville, OKThe total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which did not correctly identify the airplane’s fuel quantity before departure.NTSB CEN12LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · El Dorado, KSThe 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 ERA12FA143Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Fitchburg, MAA partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice and the flight instructor's improper application of carburetor heat.NTSB CEN12TA122Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 172P · Conroe, TXFailure of the rear crankshaft gear dowel pin due to improper installation, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA12LA131Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHaney John F B Seastar XP · Willimantic, CTA partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was the lack of an installed manufacturer-recommended carburetor heat system.NTSB CEN12LA118Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Elk Rapids, MIThe loss of engine power due to the failure of the exhaust valve.NTSB CEN12LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFleet Fleet 16B · Marion, TXA 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 WPR12CA072Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-26B · Murrieta, CAThe glider's encounter with insufficient atmospheric lift to maintain soaring flight.NTSB ERA12CA124Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChapel Robert B Aerial · Simsbury, CTThe 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 ERA12LA112Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Merry Hill, NCOperation 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 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 ERA12LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Venice, FLA 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 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 WPR12LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Davis, CAThe pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA12LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · Belhaven, NCA 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 ERA12IA158Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Jacksonville, FLThe 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 WPR12LA048Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Hailey, IDThe 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 CEN12FA088Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31 · New Orleans, LAThe 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 ERA12LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSmith Miniplane DSA-4 · Hernando, FLThe 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 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 ERA12CA088Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAnatra Bart T Vans RV-7A · Quinton, VAThe 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 ERA12LA085Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Caribbean Sea, A1The 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 ERA12WA136Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationPiper PA36 · Machala, EcuadorOn 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 CEN12LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat A-1B · Gainesville, TXThe right main gear tire contacting the brake caliper, which resulted in an uncommanded brake effect on the wheel.NTSB ERA12CA082Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Brooksville, FLThe pilot's incorrect identification of the runway, which resulted in an off-airport landing and subsequent collision with objects.NTSB ERA12LA077Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Mulberry, FLThe 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 ERA12FA074Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-C55 · Ulysses, PAThe 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 WPR12LA039Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWilliams Helicopter UH-1H · Grand Canyon, AZThe loss of main rotor power due to a main rotor transmission failure from a lack of lubrication.NTSB CEN12LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Eau Claire, WIThe 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 ERA12WA092Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationPiper PA-25 · Meteropolitana, ChileOn 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 WPR12LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-602 · Williams, CAA 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 ERA12LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Kissimmee, FLA fatigue failure of the right main landing gear pivot assembly, which prevented the landing gear from extending.NTSB ERA12LA063Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · West Palm Beach, FLThe 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 ERA12CA059Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech F33A · Chesterfield, VAA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management.NTSB ERA12LA058Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Pompano Beach, FLThe 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 CEN12IA050Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportNusbaum Vaquero · Hebron, ILThe pilot’s operation of the airplane with known medical conditions and his subsequent heart attack during the flight.NTSB CEN12CA051Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportDowner Bellanca 14-19-2 · Borger, TXA 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 WPR12LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Prineville, ORA 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 WPR12LA022Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas 500D · Colusa, CAA 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 CEN12FA043Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportHawker Beechcraft 76 · Fort Worth, TXThe 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 ERA12LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Columbia, MSThe partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during takeoff.NTSB ERA12FA021Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportElkind Bruce Cozy MK IV · Lexington, NCThe pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB WPR12LA015Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA46R · Paso Robles, CAA 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 CEN12CA035Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportHouts Avid Mark IV · Hibbing, MNThe improper installation of a hose clamp, which resulted in an oil line rupture and subsequent loss of engine oil pressure.NTSB ERA12LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGraff Wilbur C Bearhawk · Woodrow, WVThe pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing.