NTSB investigations
3,372 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 WPR09CA329Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNalis Glastar · Arlington, WAA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to select the fullest tank prior to takeoff.NTSB ERA09LA380Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Westerly, RIThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat resulting in a complete loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB ERA09LA379Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Princeton, NJThe partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09CA510Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWohnoutka Steven M Team Z MAX · Iowa, LAA total loss of engine thrust during initial climb due to the failure of the airplane's propeller as a result of preexisting damage.NTSB CEN09CA406Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportNorth American T-28B · Waxahachie, TXThe total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR09LA330Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft DCO-65 · Tracy, CAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA09CA382Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172H · Clifton, METhe pilot's mismanagement of his fuel supply which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power.NTSB CEN09IA618Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBell 230 · Peoria, ILThe loss of the number one hydraulic system fluid and hydraulic pressure during cruise due to the failure of the bolts that secure the hydraulic pump's cover.NTSB CEN09LA401Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-602 · Knobel, ARThe failure of the P-3 tube resulting in the loss of engine power.NTSB WPR09CA315Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Preston, IDA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion that resulted from the pilot's inadequate fuel planning.NTSB ERA09LA372Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · Shepherdsville, KYThe mechanic's improper inspection of the mixture control cable.NTSB WPR09LA313Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRolladen-Schneider OHG LS3-A · Cedar Valley, UTThe pilot inadvertently applied the tow release handle.NTSB ERA09CA366Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210-5(205) · Porterdale, GAThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's use of improper fuel caps. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s selection of an unsuitable area for landing.NTSB CEN09CA386Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHubbell Prescott Pusher · Ashville, OHA partial loss of engine power due to propeller damage from being struck by the cabin-entry door, which inadvertently opened and departed the airframe for undetermined reasons during flight.NTSB CEN09CA382Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBakeng Deuce · Beach City, TXThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting from a partially crimped fuel tank vent tube.NTSB WPR09CA305Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · McCall, IDA total loss of engine power during descent due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to determine the fuel quantity prior to departure.NTSB ERA09LA360Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Del Ray Beach, FLAn in-flight failure of the main drive vee belts.NTSB ERA09CA361Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHummelbird Hummelbird · Sunrise, FLA partial loss of engine power during cruise flight for an undetermined reason.NTSB WPR09CA303Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A188B · Ogden, UTA partial loss of engine power due to the number one cylinder air induction tube becoming disconnected for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09CA378Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Urbana, OHA failure of the carburetor heat cable attach bracket which resulted in the inadvertent activation of carburetor heat and the subsequent loss of engine power during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's operation of the aircraft with a known…NTSB ERA09LA357Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8 · Chipley, FLA partial loss of power due to the use of automotive gasoline that contained ethanol, which was prohibited by the operating limitations. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/owner's failure to obtain and comply with the applicable operating limitations.NTSB ERA09FA355Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C-1 · Naples, FLA loss of engine power due to the improper installation of the right magneto by maintenance personnel resulting in subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate 100-Hour inspection by the mechanic when he failed to note that…NTSB ANC09LA058Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207 · Crooked Creek, AKA total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB ERA09LA352Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Islesboro, MEA loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.NTSB CEN09LA353Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBurkhart Grob G103C Twin III Acro · Gregory, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the turn to return for landing, which resulted an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the ground winch tow cable shortly after takeoff.NTSB ERA09LA347Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Lawrenceville, VAA loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB ERA09FA343Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177 RG · Gilford, NHA loss of engine power due to oil exhaustion from the fracture of the nipple for the engine oil cooler return line. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic's signoff and release of the airplane without performing the required engine run-up following an…NTSB CEN09CA354Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportThrockmorton Matthew E F1-EVO · Mitchell, INA total loss of engine power due to the disconnection of an oil line and the subsequent loss of engine oil.NTSB CEN09CA347Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210 · Fredericksburg, TXA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA09LA324Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDe Havilland Vampire MK-3 · Rochester, NYA loss of engine power due to oil starvation.NTSB ERA09CA314Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Aurora, WVThe pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and preparation which resulted in a low fuel condition requiring an off-airport landing.NTSB ERA09CA313Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPensinger Zodiac 601 · Greeneville, TNAn encounter with wind shear on initial climb after takeoff.NTSB ERA09LA310Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Sarasota, FLA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09CA332Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes 369A · Baltimore, OHThe pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point, and his decision not to perform a go-around.NTSB CEN09CA326Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeropro CZ Eurofox · Bloomfield, INThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area.NTSB WPR09LA268Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-210C · Ogden, UTA loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR09LA261Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom Helicopter 280C · Ogden, UTThe pilot's improper use of the helicopter's collective both during the takeoff sequence and while attempting remedial action in response to an engine over-boost condition, which resulted in a hard precautionary landing.NTSB WPR09CA262Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210 · Seattle, WAA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to activate the fuel boost pump when attempting an engine restart. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use a checklist.NTSB ERA09FA304Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech C90A · Yeehaw Junction, FLThe failure of the flightcrew to recognize that both engines were being supplied fuel only from the right wing fuel tanks resulting in loss of power in both engine due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident were the inoperative the left auxiliary…NTSB CEN09LA308Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Baton Rouge, LAThe partial loss of engine power due to the instructor pilot's failure to use carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was the instructor pilot's decision to attempt a return to the departure…NTSB ERA09LA296Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Dingman, PAA total loss of engine power in flight due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning.NTSB WPR09CA259Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportVenus Trike · Kuna, IDThe complete loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the overload failure of the nose landing gear strut during the roll out over soft/rough terrain.NTSB WPR09LA245Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Desert Center, CAA partial loss of engine power due to low compression from an obstructed intake valve. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to shut down the engine while in flight.NTSB WPR09LA251Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415C · San Manuel, AZA loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing and impact with terrain.NTSB ERA09FA289Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Beauregard, ALThe pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN09CA300Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiamond DA20 · Olathe, KSThe student pilot's improper landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing, as well as his improper decision to continue the takeoff after striking the propeller on the runway.NTSB WPR09LA237Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206E · Oroville, CAA total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to an excessively lean mixture for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09LA285Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell International 112A · Metropolis, ILA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09LA284Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421B · Alpine, TXThe loss of engine power due to disengagement of the magneto idler gear support pin.NTSB WPR09LA230Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210G · Santa Rosa, CAA total loss of engine power on final approach for undetermined reasons.