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 ERA10LA349Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · Mooresville, NCA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR10LA331Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Coeur d'Alene, IDThe loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10LA368Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSchleicher ASW-20 · Pocahontas, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain a wings-level attitude prior to impacting high vegetation and terrain during the off-field landing.NTSB CEN10CA376Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWells Terry Hula Girl · Wellington, COA partial loss of engine power due to the inadequate design of the engine cowling.NTSB CEN10LA370Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Centerville, MOA loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot not using carburetor heat.NTSB CEN10CA398Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBradshaw Quicksilver MX II · Newark, ILA total loss of engine power during cruise when the ignition switch vibrated into the "off" position, leading to the airplane's impact with a ditch during the off-field landing.NTSB ANC10LA056Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Iliamna, AKThe total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to a fractured crankshaft.NTSB WPR10LA317Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWorgull Hornet · Camp Verde, AZThe in-flight separation of the exhaust clamps for an undetermined reason, which resulted in the exhaust system striking the wooden propeller.NTSB WPR10LA316Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcGlashan T-51 Mustang · Columbia, CAA loss of engine power during approach due to thermal damage to the engine's electronic ignition module. Contributing to the accident was the builder’s placement of the ignition module near the engine’s exhaust.NTSB ERA10LA335Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210D · Babylon, NYThe loss of engine power due to the failure of the oil filter gasket and the subsequent engine oil depletion.NTSB CEN10LA348Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-36-285 · Fremont, NEThe pilot’s loss of control for undetermined reasons.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 WPR10LA310Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRice KR-2 · Richfield, UTA loss of engine power during initial climb due to a carburetor malfunction.NTSB ERA10GA320Accident · 3 fatalFinal reportCessna T210L · Lock Haven, PAThe total loss of engine power resulting from the fatigue failure of the engine's number 2 cylinder exhaust valve. The fatigue failure was due to valve guide wear that led to excessive clearance between the valve and valve guide. Contributing to the accident…NTSB CEN10CA330Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft DCO-65 · Akron, OHThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10WA338Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationBolkow BO105 · Buenos Aires, ArgentinaOn June 18, 2010, about 1118 universal Coordinated Time (UTC),an Bolkow BO-105, Argentina registration LV-WJX, operated by a private owner on a business flight, to photograph a automobile accident, collided with tall trees, overhead power lines, and struck…NTSB ERA10LA325Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchleicher ASH26 · Shelbyville, TNA complete loss of electrical and engine power over unsuitable terrain due to a cannon plug that became disconnected for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10LA317Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 401 · Plymouth, MAA total loss of engine power during final approach due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s delayed configuration of the airplane for landing.NTSB ERA10LA316Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcculloch Jerry RV-4 · Pageland, SCMaintenance personnel’s improper installation and inspection of the crankshaft idler gear, which resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB CEN10CA317Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G · Plymouth, MIThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, which led to carburetor icing and a loss of engine power following takeoff.NTSB WPR10CA288Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBurkhart Grob G103C Twin III Acro · Minden, NVThe pilot's encounter with an area of degraded lift during cruise flight, resulting in a forced off-airport landing.NTSB WPR10LA284Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Ontario, CAA loss of engine power due to the in-flight separation of the 1-3-5 cylinder induction tube elbow, which was caused by the improper installation of the induction tube elbow by maintenance personnel.NTSB CEN10CA313Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8F · Shell Knob, MOA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10LA307Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Tampa, FLThe total loss of engine power due to inadequate torgue on the crankcase bolts. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate inspection performed 19.5 hours prior to the accident.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 ERA10LA306Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Lucedale, MSThe partial separation of the No. 3 cylinder due to improper torquing of the cylinder hold-down bolts by maintenance personnel during installation of the cylinder.NTSB ERA10LA301Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHood John Sidney Tango · New Port Richey, FLThe improper inspection of the airplane ignition system during the last condition inspection by a mechanic, resulting in an ignition cable disconnecting and a partial loss of engine power.NTSB CEN10LA306Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Marietta, OHThe total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the No. 2 cylinder attachment fasteners as a result of improper engine overhaul practices.NTSB CEN10CA307Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Northwood, NDThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from the transmission wire.NTSB WPR10LA280Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F33 · Marana, AZThe loss of engine power while maneuvering to land for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10LA298Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Pahokee, FLA partial loss of power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10LA297Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B19 · Rockohoma, NYThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in a total loss of engine power during the initial climb due to fuel contamination.NTSB CEN10CA305Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 337 · Custer, SDA partial loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel mismanagement.NTSB WPR10LA302Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Richfield, UTThe pilot’s decision to operate the unairworthy airplane with suspected performance deficiencies in a high density altitude and the subsequent partial loss of engine power due to low compression.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 ERA10LA294Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSwanson RV-9A · Ashland, VAThe pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point during a forced landing in gusting wind. Contributing to the accident was a total loss of engine power, likely due to carburetor ice.NTSB ERA10LA293Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Dania Beach, FLThe pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN10CA280Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes 269A · Cannon Falls, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain rotor speed during the autorotation, which resulted in an excessive sink rate and a hard landing.NTSB CEN10WA331Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCirrus Design SR20 · Sirdal, NorwayOn May 28, 2010, at 1708 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Cirrus Design Corporation model SR20 airplane, s/n 1888, Norwegian registration LN-BCD, was substantially damaged when it impacted mountainous terrain near Sirdal, Norway. The flight had encountered…NTSB ERA10LA284Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 337G · High Springs, FLThe pilot's failure to follow the published engine-out procedures after a total loss of power in the rear engine. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintenance and inspection of the engine by the pilot and maintenance personnel.NTSB ERA10FA283Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C-1 · Boxborough, MAThe FAA inspector's rapid reduction of power which resulted in a loss of engine power and his decision to initiate a turn during the autorotation without sufficient altitude to clear obstacles. Contributing to the accident was the FAA’s lack of comprehensive…NTSB WPR10LA251Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210A · Benson, AZA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a loss of fuel pressure caused by the fuel pump screws being loose. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance.NTSB WPR10LA247Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R · Glenn, CALoss 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 CEN10LA245Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGross Cozy · Pine Bluff, ARThe inadvertent opening of the cockpit canopy during cruise flight for undetermined reasons, which allowed debris to impact and damage the pusher propeller with a resulting total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN10LA242Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJorritsma Jerrold S Berkut · Loveland, COA loss of engine power due to a malfunction of the fuel controller resulting in a compressor stall.NTSB WPR10LA232Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Mendon, UTA loss of engine power due to a failure of the magnetos as a result of inadequate maintenance.NTSB CEN10CA246Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCarlesimo Glasair III T · Lynwood, ILA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to follow the pre-landing checklist and verifying the position of the fuel selector.NTSB CEN10LA241Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHager Clinton Ray Vans RV-8 · Prague, OKThe in-flight separation of a propeller blade for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10LA248Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEngineering & Research Ercoupe 415-C · LaGrange, GAA loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and his failure to ensure that the fuel tank shut-off valve was open resulting in fuel starvation.NTSB WPR10CA215Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPZL-Swidnik PW-5 · Marana, AZThe pilot's inability to find thermal lift. Contributing to the accident was the failure of a computer that provided glide information and vertical speed instrumentation as a result of an improperly routed electrical cable that caused a short in the…