NTSB investigations, NJ
35 cases where the sequence of events included Off-field or emergency landing.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
Where
Latest cases
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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'NJ' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'NJ' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND 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 ERA24LA225Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportNickle C R Acro II · Milford, NJThe pilot’s lack of familiarity with the airplane’s fuel system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA23LA333Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Port Norris, NJThe pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA21LA169Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150L · Hardwick Township, NJThe pilot’s inadequate prefight inspection, during which he failed to detect water contamination in the fuel system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA19LA280Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Manville, NJA total loss of engine power due to the ingestion of sealant material that had loosened inside the carburetor airbox.NTSB ERA18FA138Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA32 · West Milford, NJAn in-flight fire and total loss of engine power after takeoff due to a loose fuel line. Contributing to the accident was the installation of an unapproved fuel line by unknown personnel.NTSB GAA17CA553Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAerotrike Safari · Bridgeton, NJThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing while conducting an off-airport precautionary landing after a bird strike.NTSB ERA17LA281Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C · Green Creek, NJThe pilot's exhaustion of the fuel supply in the selected tank.NTSB ERA17LA205Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P206 · West Creek, NJThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA17LA182Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108 · West Creek, NJA total loss of engine power due to the No. 4 cylinder’s exhaust valve getting stuck and the subsequent fracturing of the valve face stem.NTSB ERA17LA110Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28R · Bayonne, NJMaintenance personnel’s incorrect installation of the No. 3 cylinder’s hydraulic valve tappet plunger, which resulted in a failure of the No. 3 cylinder’s intake valve and the subsequent partial loss of engine power.NTSB ERA17LA023Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415 · Lindenwold, NJA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB ERA16LA291Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8 · Marlboro, NJThe pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB GAA16CA261Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportRolladen-Schneider OHG LS3 · Blairstown, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees on final.NTSB ERA16LA153Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportButterhof Anthony J Ginny B · South Harrison Township, NJThe pilot/mechanic's failure to safety-wire the gascolator bale clamp, which resulted in a fuel leak and subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA16LA061Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Millville, NJThe total loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA15LA338Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172 · Cresskill, NJMaintenance personnel’s failure to apply proper torque to the cylinder flange nuts and through bolts during installation of the engine cylinders, which resulted in the loosening of the components, loss of lubrication, failure of the crankshaft, and the…NTSB ERA15LA263Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 5A(205A) · Stafford Twp, NJThe total loss of engine power due to the failure of the crankshaft, which resulted from a mechanic's failure to properly torque the engine cylinder through bolts.NTSB ERA15LA071Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 5(205) · Sussex, NJMaintenance personnel’s inadequate inspection of the No. 2 cylinder valve area during the most recent annual inspection, which resulted in the in-flight failure of the intake valve springs due to rust on the spring surfaces and subsequent fatigue cracking.NTSB ERA14LA401Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Pittstown, NJA total loss 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 ERA14LA141Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Atlantic City, NJA partial loss of engine power at takeoff for reasons that could not be determined during a postaccident examination or engine test run.NTSB ERA14CA118Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7KCAB · Sussex, NJThe pilot's improper preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA12LA482Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Green Creek, NJThe pilot's inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation while maneuvering.NTSB ERA12LA470Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Farmingdale, NJThe pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA12LA425Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Lakewood, NJThe loss of engine power during climb for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination of the engine and engine systems or during postaccident operational testing of the engine.NTSB ERA11LA139Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Lincoln Park, NJThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection (removal of water contamination from the fuel system), which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA11LA093Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · West Milford, NJThe pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat while taking off in weather conditions conducive to serious carburetor icing, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.NTSB ERA10LA437Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Williamstown, NJThe partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to weak spark plugs on the No. 1 cylinder.NTSB ERA10FA202Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172E · West Milford, NJThe complete loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA10LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Hammonton, NJA total loss of engine power due to a blocked fuel vent.NTSB ERA09LA481Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Rockaway, NJA total loss of engine power due to oil starvation for undetermined reasons.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 ERA09LA379Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Princeton, NJThe partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA09LA163Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Pittstown, NJA loss of engine power due to the improper tightening of a fuel hose B-nut by maintenance personnel during engine installation.NTSB MIA08CA140Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportQuad City Ultralight Challenger II · Windslow Twp, NJThe pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.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…