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 NYC08FA242Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Lancaster, PAA complete loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX08LA212Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Kalispell, MTA partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel system contamination by a foreign substance. Contributing to the accident was the uneven terrain.NTSB SEA08LA160Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · East Carbon, UTThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and decision to continue flight into a canyon area with questionable aircraft performance. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the precautionary landing and a high density altitude…NTSB LAX08CA214Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172F · Pomona, CAFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and his failure to refuel the airplane.NTSB MIA08LA133Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell International S-2R · Colquitt, GALoss of engine power due to the installation of incorrect turbine blades on the compressor turbine disk during repair of the disk assembly.NTSB LAX08CA215Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150J · Seal Beach, CAFuel starvation due to the pilot's improper fuel management procedures and failure to select a tank containing fuel. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DFW08LA178Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164 · Stotesbury, MOFracture of the engine's number eight cylinder barrel resulting in a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB CHI08CA183Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChallenger II · Williamsfield, ILThe loss of engine power for undertermined reasons and the unsuitable landing area encountered during the forced landing. Contributing to the accident were the trees and the residence.NTSB CHI08LA180Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSmith Aerostar 601P · Alexandria, MNThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB CHI08CA175Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A36 · Dwight, ILThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the highway signpost that the airplane impacted during the landing rollout.NTSB SEA08LA156Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · Bend, ORThe failure of the crankshaft during cruise flight due to fatigue.NTSB SEA08LA155Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Oakland, CAA loss of engine power due to oil starvation. The oil starvation event was due to the failure of maintenance personnel to tighten the mounting bolts for the newly installed vacuum pump.NTSB ERA09CA543Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Rosedale, MSThe failure of the pilots to maintain airspeed following a reported partial loss of engine power.NTSB CHI08CA194Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150F · Johannesburg, MIThe pilot's failure to recognize the onset of carburetor icing resulting in a loss of engine power and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. Contributing to the accident were the carburetor icing conditions, and the rough terrain.NTSB LAX08LA206Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · El Cajon, CAThe loss of engine power due to carburetor ice resulting from the flight instructor's failure to use the carburetor heat when simulating an engine failure. Contributing to the accident were the carburetor icing weather condition and the lack of suitable…NTSB NYC08CA288Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American AA-5A · Carrollton, KYThe pilot's improper fuel tank selection, which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB DFW08LA169Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Olathe, KSA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ANC08LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Iliamna, AKA loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during an approach for landing, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with terrain.NTSB MIA08LA125Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Leesburg, FLThe failure of the No. 3 connecting rod cap due to oil starvation. Contributing to the accident was the contamination of the engine oil.NTSB CHI08LA171Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Watseka, ILThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX08LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Big Bear City, CAThe pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed that led to a stall/mush. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for an off airport landing and a high density altitude.NTSB DEN08LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMercer Avid Flyer Mk IV · Augusta, KSFailure of the engine cooling system's thermostat, causing the engine to overheat and seize. Contributing to the accident was the fence.NTSB DEN08LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301A · Garwood, TXA loss of engine power due to the total failure of the number 2 cylinder.NTSB NYC08CA217Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchleicher ASW-27B · Warren, VTThe pilot's delayed decision to divert to a suitable landing area.NTSB LAX08LA183Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 II · Topanga, CAThe in-flight separation of the tail rotor gear box for an undetermined reason. Contributing to the accident was the hilly terrain, which was unsuitable for a forced landing.NTSB DEN08LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Lyons, KSthe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the dirt embankment.NTSB LAX08LA168Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMkii Lancair Legacy 2000 · Bend, ORA total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the Number 3 cylinder connecting rod.NTSB CHI08LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Grand Rapids, MNA loss of engine thrust due to the propeller separating from the aircraft as a result of fatigue failure of the propeller attachment bolts caused by the insufficient torque of the bolts during installation.NTSB ANC08LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLake L-4 · Girdwood, AKA partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was rough and uneven terrain.NTSB NYC08CA208Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177RG · Bessemer, ALFailure of the left magneto for undetermined reasons resulting in a partial loss of engine power during takeoff.NTSB NYC08LA199Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Brockport, NYA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the flight instructor's inadequate preflight planning.NTSB CHI08LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Greensburg, INThe total loss of engine power during the en route climb due to a compressor turbine failure as a result of blade creep. Also causal was the inadequate maintenance performed by the airplane's owner.NTSB NYC08LA196Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N1 · Romney, WVA partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to failure of the left magneto. Contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain to conduct a forced landing.NTSB SEA08MA136Accident · 3 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS-350-D · Avalon, CALoss of engine power during approach for landing due to a fatigue fracture of a power turbine blade.NTSB NYC08CA192Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Millinocket, METhe pilot’s failure to properly monitor fuel consumption during the flight.NTSB LAX08LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Peach Springs, AZA loss of engine power due to induced catastrophic internal failure of the engine as a result of the displacement and rotation of the number 2 main bearing that resulted in a fatigue fracture of the crankshaft.NTSB DEN08LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDowner Bellanca 14-19-3 · N. Little Rock, ARThe loss of engine power due to the incorrect and improper installation of throttle and mixture cables by unknown maintenance personnel.NTSB LAX08LA145Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBabcock KR-2 · Olympia, WAA total loss of engine power during takeoff due to the carburetor's mixture needle backing out.NTSB NYC08FA184Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 337A · West Creek, NJThe pilot's departure with insufficient fuel for the planned flight, and his improper in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of power in both engines due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's fatigue, which was…NTSB LAX08LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369FF · Kekaha, HIA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB DFW08LA133Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Emporia, KSA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a blocked fuel outlet caused by the peeling off of a previously approved fuel tank sealer.NTSB ANC08LA063Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportShaffstall Kolb Firestar II · Concord, NCA loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with terrain.NTSB LAX08LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182H · Prescott, AZA loss of engine power from fuel starvation due to the pilot's mismanagement of the fuel system and failure to select a tank containing fuel.NTSB MIA08LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHigher Class Sport Hornet · Appling, GAThe interruption of fuel flow for undetermined reasons, resulting in a loss of engine power during flight.NTSB LAX08LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175A · Rio Linda, CAThe partial loss of engine power due to detonation. Contributing to the accident was trees in the landing area.NTSB DEN08LA081Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F28C · Mosby, MOA loss of engine power for reasons undetermined, and the pilot's decision to discontinue the autorotation when he thought engine power had been restored. Contributing to the accident were the low altitude and excessive airspeed.NTSB LAX08LA107Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Holbrook, AZA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's fuel system mismanagement and incorrect positioning of the fuel selector valves.NTSB LAX08LA098Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American T-28C · Kingman, AZA total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to an undetermined catastrophic internal engine failure.NTSB DFW08LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHawker Beechcraft G36 · El Dorado, KSThe improper installation of the fuel manifold valve's brass plug. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable landing area for the forced landing.NTSB CHI08LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportVic Tatelman Baby Belle · Lakeland, FLThe failure of the tailrotor driveshaft hanger bearing and jamming of the tailrotor.