NTSB investigations
3,372 cases where the sequence of events included Off-field or emergency landing.
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Query with SQL
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 ERA09LA473Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFlight Design Ctsw · Okeechobee, FLA total loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA09LA470Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · McRae, GAA total loss of engine power due to pre-ignition/detonation as a result of a fuel control malfunction.NTSB CEN09CA535Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Leland, ILA total loss of engine power in flight due to a loss of engine oil as a result of the separation of the propeller hub components for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09CA532Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Washington, IAA loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat in conditions that were conducive to carburetor icing.NTSB CEN09CA531Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportFisher Michael H T-BIRD II · Dundee, OHA total loss of engine power due to the failure of the outer crankshaft seal.NTSB WPR09LA396Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A60 · Minidoka, IDA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning.NTSB WPR09LA395Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Glendale, AZA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA09LA460Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · Acworth, GAThe loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the third-stage turbine wheel airfoil.NTSB CEN09CA517Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G-2A · Covert, MIA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of blocked fuel vents.NTSB ERA09LA457Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTidd Wesley Mini-Max · Hodgdon, METhe pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation.NTSB ERA09LA448Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportKociemba Robert H T-Bird II · Keymar, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed following a total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.NTSB ERA09LA446Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLobb Kenneth CH 701 · Murfreesboro, TNA total loss of engine power due to the improper installation of the alternator drive gear.NTSB WPR09LA390Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Eatonville, WAThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel management. Contributing to the accident was the airplane's lack of an interconnected fuel vent system.NTSB CEN09LA501Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Oklahoma City, OKA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s improper fuel planning.NTSB WPR09CA389Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEiriavion PIK 20B · Marana, AZA loss of lift that resulted in an off-airport landing.NTSB CEN09LA503Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT401 · Waterloo, IAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR09LA382Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Salt Lake City, UTA total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the failure of the crankshaft gear.NTSB ERA09LA441Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Suffolk, VAA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s failure to accurately calculate the fuel required for the flight. Contributing to the accident was a malfunction of the fuel quantity indicators.NTSB CEN09LA487Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Black River Falls, WIThe loss of engine power during cruise due to the number two cylinder piston connecting rod failure for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09CA519Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182A · Watertown, SDA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of a fuel tank leak. Contributing to the accident was the reported malfunction of the fuel gauge.NTSB CEN09CA480Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoring Robert Burton RV6A · Demming, NMThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to manage and monitor fuel usage.NTSB ERA09LA438Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChristopher John P CHR-1 · Norridgewock, MEA loss of engine power due to a broken crankshaft for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09CA477Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · River Falls, WIThe pilot not checking the security of the fuel caps prior to flight leading to fuel exhaustion and the subsequent non-mechanical loss of engine power during descent.NTSB WPR09LA374Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Firebaugh, CAA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion that was due to the failure of company ground personnel to refuel the airplane. Contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB ERA09CA505Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportQuicksilver Sport 2S · Geneva, FLOil starvation due to air in the engine oil supply line, which resulted in engine seizure during initial climb.NTSB WPR09LA373Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G164 · Riverdale, CAThe partial loss of engine power due to the failure of the engine's supercharger-blower.NTSB WPR09LA369Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrown Michael Kitfox IV · Escondido, CAA total loss of power due to an oil exhaustion induced seizure of the engine. The pilot's decision to continue flight to the original destination after becoming aware of the in-flight oil leak instead of landing at an intermediate airport to investigate the…NTSB CEN09FA462Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech V35 · Oklahoma City, OKThe pilot’s decision to operate an airplane with known deficiencies, and the loss of engine power during climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR09LA371Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSikorsky S-55 · Chelan, WAFailure of a seal in the hydraulic system resulting in a loss of hydraulic pressure while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB WPR09LA364Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Washougal, WAA loss of engine power during initial climb due to a stuck exhaust valve.NTSB ERA09LA420Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican AA-5 · Fort Pierce, FLA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result the failure of the engine fuel pump diaphragms during climb.NTSB CEN09LA494Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCrisman Flightstar Iisc · Malta, ILThe loss of engine power due to the separation of the flywheel, resulting in a high-cycle fatigue fracture of the crankshaft following takeoff, which resulted in a forced landing on an agricultural field.NTSB CEN09CA468Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCorvus Carone MK 1 · Lee's Summit, MOA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR09LA362Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Elma, WAA total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the fatigue failure of the number 4 cylinder connecting rod.NTSB ERA09FA414Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportHughes 369 · Franklin, PAA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's fuel mismanagement.NTSB CEN09CA473Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportStinson 108 · Gardner, KSThe pilot's failure to ensure that the fuel selector valve was set properly in its detent prior to takeoff, resulting in fuel starvation.NTSB ERA09LA409Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Mahwah, NJA loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 1 cylinder thru bolt hold down nuts due to corrosion.NTSB WPR09LA355Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35-B33 · Truckee, CAA loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09CA449Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFoglio Tiger CUB · Toronto, OHThe pilot not turning off the carburetor heat prior to takeoff resulting in the engine's reduced performance, and his failure to remain clear of the tree during takeoff.NTSB ERA09LA407Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Morristown, TNThe partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09LA442Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Boyd, TXA total loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper leaning procedures, resulting in a forced landing and collision with a fence.NTSB WPR09CA339Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Marysville, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from the power line wires.NTSB WPR09CA342Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMid-South Custom Craft SH-2R · Sequim, WAThe total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to reposition the fuel selector to the main tank. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to properly complete the pre-takeoff checklist.NTSB ERA09LA399Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Rochester, MAAn engine vibration as reported by the pilot, for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR09LA337Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEngineering & Research 415C · Corona, CAA total loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA09LA397Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Auburn, MEA loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintenance inspection of the airplane and engine's fuel system.NTSB CEN09FA430Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech 35-A33 · Las Vegas, NMThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA09LA388Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChristen Industries Pitts S-2B · Oakland, MSA total loss of engine power while maneuvering (after performing aerobatics) for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR09LA327Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Taylor, AZThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR09LA336Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportThomas C. Piper Murphy Rebel · Idaho Falls, IDA total loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation. The underlying reason for the fuel starvation condition could not be determined.