NTSB investigations
3,372 cases where the sequence of events included Off-field or emergency landing.
Cases, newest first
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 ERA09LA284Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Winter Haven, FLA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09CA283Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGulfstream-Schweizer A/C Gulfstream · Iowa, LAA partial loss of engine power due to the Number 8 cylinder head cracking and separating from the barrel.NTSB WPR09LA227Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Colfax, WAA total loss of engine power due to excessive wear in several carburetor components that led to a malfunction of the carburetor.NTSB CEN09LA274Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35-C33 · Addison, TXA loss of engine power in flight due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilots' inadequate fuel management.NTSB WPR09LA223Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Puyallup, WAA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s failure to verify the fuel levels in the tanks, and, his failure to select the proper fuel tank.NTSB WPR09CA225Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRans S-7 · Atomic City, IDA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel management.NTSB ERA09LA272Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Chesterfield, SCThe partial loss of engine power due to a broken exhaust valve. Contributing to the accident was the operator's exceedance of the engine manufacturer's recommended time before overhaul.NTSB WPR09LA215Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStanton Glastar · Redding, CAA loss of engine power during cruise for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR09LA214Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Hanford, CAA loss of engine power during descent due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use the correct fuel flow performance chart.NTSB ERA09LA271Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Kinston, NCA partial loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 1 cylinder exhaust valve for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA09LA261Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Hilliard, FLA total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the No. 3 cylinder attachment stud as a result of insufficient torque during installation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s operation of the airplane with a known mechanical deficiency.NTSB WPR09LA208Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Groveland, CAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA09LA257Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-180C · Moultrie, GAA loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the maintenance technician's failure to detect and correct the condition of the carburetor heat duct.NTSB WPR09LA197Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaytheon A36 · Lopez Island, WAA loss of engine power during cruise flight due to oil starvation. The oil starvation event was due to the failure of maintenance personnel to tighten the aft mounting nuts for the newly installed propeller governor and the pilot’s failure to secure the oil…NTSB WPR09LA196Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Glendale, AZA loss of engine power due to the failure of both magnetos resulting from an improper maintenance repair by maintenance personnel.NTSB CEN09LA250Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJordan Don R Vans RV-6A · Arlington, TXA total loss of engine power due to the failure of both magnetos. Contributing to the accident was the lack of preventative maintenance/inspection of the magnetos.NTSB WPR09LA195Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSungkwon Kim LONG-EZE · Dunsmuir, CAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the forced landing.NTSB ERA09LA239Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDiamond DA20 · Shelbyville, TNA partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB CEN09CA245Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna R182 · Granger, TXA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to visually verify that sufficient fuel was on board prior to flight.NTSB WPR09CA186Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Creation Clipper 58 · Anacortes, WAThe partial loss of engine power due to the passenger's inadvertent movement of the engine throttle control.NTSB ERA09LA238Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportByron J. Moore Zealot · Clermont, FLA loss of engine power due to oil starvation as a result of the previous owner's improper servicing of the engine oil.NTSB CEN09LA239Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Corning, ARA loss of engine power due to the failure of the number one engine cylinder for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR09CA181Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMax A Boesiger Jr Pulsar · Riddle, IDA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's becoming lost and disoriented. Contributing to the accident was fatigue, as reported by the pilot.NTSB WPR09LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Kalispell, MTA partial loss of engine power during a go-around for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was a fatigue failure of the right main landing gear spring.NTSB ERA09FA228Incident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Northport, FLInadequate torque on one of the No. 6 connecting rod bolt retaining nuts, which resulted in the connecting rod’s separation from the crankshaft and a subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB WPR09LA177Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 337G · Baker, CAA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA09LA222Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRogers Kenneth J Flaglor Scooter · Griffin, GAA total loss of engine power due to the failure of the engine-driven fuel pump. Contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing and the pilot’s preexisting medical condition.NTSB WPR09LA170Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Madera, CAA total loss of engine power during the initial climb due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to properly monitor the airplane's fuel quantity and to correctly ascertain the fuel on board the airplane prior to takeoff.NTSB WPR09LA166Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportReimus Sonex FR1 · Paso Robles, CAA total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the pilot/builder’s failure to follow the engine manufacturer’s maintenance instructions and apply the correct torque to the rocker arm nuts during maintenance.NTSB ERA09LA221Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportT51 T51 · Lake Wales, FLA partial loss of engine power due to the carburetor not being secured to its mounting pad.NTSB WPR09LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Firebaugh, CAA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning and monitoring.NTSB ERA09CA205Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Richmond, VAA loss of engine power due to the pilot inadvertently shutting down the engine.NTSB ERA09LA208Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150E · Columbia, MSA loss of engine power in flight due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight fuel planning.NTSB CEN09LA227Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Laredo, TXThe certificated flight instructor's improper fuel management resulting in an engine failure due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to properly complete the restart checklist.NTSB WPR09LA161Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrown Barnett J4B · Sheridan, CAA loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat.NTSB CEN09FA220Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna E162 · El Dorado, KSThe failure of the Ballistic Recovery System to disconnect due to twisted attachment straps.NTSB WPR09CA152Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportKenneth K Knowles Sonex · Cottonwood, AZThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09LA209Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B24R · Bellefontaine, OHThe inadequate torque of the Number 3 cylinder rod bolts by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a failure of the connecting rod and a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN09LA211Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-160 · Shelbyville, INThe loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel contamination. Also causal was the pilot's decision to conduct the flight with known contaminants in the fuel.NTSB WPR09LA145Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Oceanside, CAA total loss of engine power in flight due to the fatigue failure of the No. 4 cylinder.NTSB CEN09LA196Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportFritz RV3-A · Greencastle, INA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the emergency descent.NTSB ERA09LA184Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportKevin Eldredge Stewart · Ocala, FLA loss of engine power due to contamination and clogging of the fuel system by a post-assembly fuel tank sealant.NTSB CEN09CA192Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7FC · Thomas, OKA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA09LA182Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMoore Glenn Moronca · Burgaw, NCA partial loss of engine power due to fuel contamination as a result of the pilot's operation of the airplane with a deteriorated fuel tank.NTSB WPR09LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5 · Calexico, CAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR09IA140Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS 350 B2 · Peach Springs, AZA loss of engine power due to the failure of the number three engine bearing as a result of oil starvation due to coked oil obstructing the oil passages.NTSB WPR09CA137Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRudolph Ralph Monroe Starlite · Coachella, CAA total loss of engine power due to oil starvation to the rear crankshaft journal.NTSB CEN09LA197Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNeland Richard L Daytona SU · Guymon, OKFailure of the left main landing gear shock/strut during takeoff for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09LA171Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28C-235 · Falcon, COA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel management.NTSB CEN09LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B35 · La Luz, NMA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a blockage in the right fuel tank vent.