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 ERA11LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Jonesborough, TNA partial loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR11LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Wikieup, AZA total loss of engine power during cruise flight resulting from the failure of a fuel line. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance inspections that failed to detect the deteriorating fuel line.NTSB ERA11LA173Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Anderson, SCThe total loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice.NTSB CEN11LA189Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 14-19-2 · Hueco Tanks, TXThe loss of engine power for reasons undetermined.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 CEN11LA182Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Trenton, MIThe loss of preload torque on a connecting rod nut and bolt, which precipitated a separation of the connecting rod from the engine's crankshaft and resulted in the total loss of engine power.NTSB WPR11LA131Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Novato, CAThe pilot's use of a non-vented fuel cap, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA11LA139Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Lincoln Park, NJThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection (removal of water contamination from the fuel system), which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN11IA235Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportSchlichtman Stol CH750 · Cassville, MOThe fatigue failure of the propeller hub retaining bolts due to insufficient clamping force .NTSB WPR11CA128Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Buttonwillow, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an irrigation vent pipe.NTSB CEN11LA177Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-16 · Lake Koshkonong, WIA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during a low-altitude pass over a frozen lake.NTSB WPR11FA120Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAeronca O-58C · San Luis Obispo, CAThe pilot’s delay in using carburetor heat, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to an encounter with carburetor icing conditions.NTSB CEN11CA166Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMcholland C L Solitare · Wellington, COThe glider pilot’s misjudgment while approaching to land, which resulted in an off-airport landing.NTSB ERA11LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Cross City, FLA total loss of engine power resulting from the failure of the camshaft due to fatigue cracks. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate quality inspection of the camshaft after initial manufacture.NTSB CEN11IA156Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportSikorsky 92 · Galliano, LAThe misalignment of the retaining washer during routine maintenance, resulting in the subsequent separation of the washer and nut.NTSB ERA11LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 20-A1 · Pompano Beach, FLA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA11LA112Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A23-24 · Venice, FLThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.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 ERA11LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Wimauma, FLThe mechanic/pilot's failure to detect a visible exhaust gas leak and cracked cylinder head immediately prior to the accident flight, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during initial climb. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate…NTSB CEN11IA146Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportColumbia LC41 · Milsap, TXA total loss of engine power in flight due to a loss of engine oil for reasons that could not be determined during a postaccident teardown examination of the engine.NTSB ERA11LA093Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · West Milford, NJThe pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat while taking off in weather conditions conducive to serious carburetor icing, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.NTSB CEN11LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech H35 · Des Moines, IAA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning.NTSB ERA11FA078Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Leverett, MAA total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the crankshaft, which resulted from improper tightening of the cylinder hold-down nuts.NTSB WPR11LA070Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7KCAB · Corona, CAThe total loss of engine power due to oil exhaustion as a result of a broken oil line.NTSB WPR11LA067Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-181 · Wittmann, AZThe pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN11LA083Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Nocagdoches, TXA total loss of power in both engines for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR11LA062Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172E · Suisun City, CAA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN11LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5B · Navada, TXThe loss of engine power due to debris obstructing the fuel filter, which resulted in fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate airspeed during the forced landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB WPR11FA054Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 19A · Newport Beach, CAThe pilot's inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA11CA069Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172G · Winter Haven, FLThe pilot's inadequate preflight/inflight fuel planning resulting in fuel exhaustion and total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA11LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Hobe Sound, FLA partial loss of engine power due to fuel contamination in the carburetor.NTSB ERA11WA060Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCirrus Design SR22 · Luzzara, ItalyOn November 12, 2010, at 1000 universal coordinated time, a Cirrus Design Corp SR22, N918SR, experienced a total loss of engine power while in cruise flight, and was substantially damaged during a forced landing to field in Luzzara, Italy. The pilot was not…NTSB CEN11LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Farmersburg, INA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN11CA062Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Pineville, LAThe pilot/mechanic’s improper inspection of the airplane following the engine installation.NTSB WPR11LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Baggs, WYThe failure of a connecting rod cap retaining bolt during cruise flight, which resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB ERA11LA050Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American/Schwamm AT-6F · Fitchburg, MAA total loss of engine power due to a cracked carburetor float and resulting carburetor malfunction.NTSB ERA11LA049Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAirborne Classic · Stow, MAThe operator's inadequate engine maintenance, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to conduct a downwind takeoff.NTSB CEN11LA061Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSiai-Marchetti S.205/22R · Fruitvale, TXA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning.NTSB CEN11LA044Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Grants, NMThe loss of partial engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN11LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA46-500TP · Port Mansfield, TXThe total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons because examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have contributed to the loss of engine power.NTSB ERA11CA047Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177RG · Bedford, KYThe mechanic's failure to properly secure a fuel line when it was reinstalled during an engine inspection.NTSB CEN11LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Presidio, TXA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR11LA025Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-236 · Dorrington, CAThe pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat while cruising in carburetor icing conditions, which resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB ERA11LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchempp-Hirth Ventus B/16.6 · Warren, VTThe pilot's inadvertent deployment of the airbrake handle past the upper limit of its normal operating range, which resulted in binding of the controls.NTSB CEN11FA029Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAmerican Champion 8KCAB · Sebewaing, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and aircraft control following a loss of engine power after takeoff.NTSB ERA11FA021Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSiai-Marchetti S.205/22R · Farmingdale, NYA loss of engine power during a low approach for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN11CA028Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportWeddington Double Eagle · Temple, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR11LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Auburn, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a transmission line during flight.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 WPR11LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Portland, ORThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to ensure adequate fuel was onboard for the flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.