NTSB investigations, WI
44 cases where the sequence of events included Off-field or emergency landing.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 2 |
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| 2009 | 4 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 1 |
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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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'WI' 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" = 'WI' 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 CEN25LA257Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportVan's RV-6 · New Richmond, WIThe pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed and altitude during the approach which resulted in a runway overshoot and subsequent landing in a lake. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s delayed remedial action to abort the landing.NTSB CEN24LA356Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Cumberland, WIThe total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot’s delayed use carburetor heat in weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing.NTSB CEN24LA286Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA46 · Radisson, WIThe non-certificated mechanic’s failure to properly tighten and torque the fuel system pressure test port cap, which resulted in a total loss of engine power, and a subsequent forced landing.NTSB CEN24LA245Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRaytheon A36 · Land O' Lakes, WIA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN23LA322Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportErcoupe 415-D · Waupun, WIThe pilot’s decision to take off without correcting a misinstalled fuel cap, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation caused by improper venting of the fuel system.NTSB CEN23LA250Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportChampion 7EC · Waunakee, WIA total loss of engine power during the initial takeoff climb due to a worn manual fuel primer pump locking mechanism, which resulted in an unlocked primer and an overly rich fuel mixture.NTSB CEN22LA353Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSonex Sonex · River Falls, WIThe pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN22LA334Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVan's RV-10 · Beaver Dam, WIThe improperly secured spark plug boot that resulted in smoke in the cockpit and a subsequent off-airport landing.NTSB CEN21LA367Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPulsar Sport 150 · Osceola, WIThe total loss of engine power for undermined reasons based on available informationNTSB CEN20LA006Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 36 · Waukesha, WIA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN19CA239Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Oshkosh, WIThe pilot's improper fuel planning and decision to not divert to a closer airport when the planned flight profile changed, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN19LA243Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCulver LCA · Viroqua, WIA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB GAA19CA338Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPzl-Swidnik PW-5 · Independence, WIThe separation of the canopy from the glider during an off-airport landing for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB GAA19CA245Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportErcoupe 415 C · Rosendale, WIThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for an off-airport precautionary landing, which resulted in impact with a fence and a nose-over.NTSB GAA19CA166Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177RG · Land O' Lakes, WIThe pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN19LA060Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportStinson 108 · Keshena, WIA total loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent impact with trees.NTSB CEN18LA361Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 55 · Waupaca, WIThe total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN18LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Shullsburg, WIA catastrophic engine failure due to improper torque on the engine through-bolt nuts, which resulted in relative movement between the crankcase halves, damage to a main journal bearing, and a loss of oil lubrication.NTSB CEN17LA224Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMckenna SD-1A · Juneau, WIThe pilot’s difficulty controlling the airplane due to his incorrect reinstallation of the wings, which led to a bounced precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot and the mechanic to verify the wings’ angle of incidence.NTSB CEN16FA290Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportFlight Design Ctls · Fond du Lac, WICarburetor contamination following exposure to water in the fuel, which resulted in a carburetor malfunction and a partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's loss of airplane control that resulted in a stall.NTSB CEN16LA273Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrandt Sonex · Lodi, WIThe separated rocker arm assembly for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the partial loss of engine power and led to the landing gear collapsing during the subsequent forced landing.NTSB CEN15LA279Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Sheboygan, WIOil starvation due to preignition in the No. 5 cylinder as a result of failed spark plugs; the top and sides of the piston head were eroded, which allowed the exhaust gases caused by the preignition to pressurize the crankcase and force engine oil out of the…NTSB CEN14LA412Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F 28F · Tomah, WIA loss of engine power due to the malfunction of the No. 4 cylinder intake valve.NTSB CEN14CA344Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 25-235 · Rhinelander, WIA loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper inflight planning and reliance of fuel gauge readings, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN13LA502Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAnderas Tiger Moth R80 · New Franken, WIThe loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN13LA216Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Wonewoc, WIThe restricted vented fuel cap and obstructed fuel vent lines, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN13CA175Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177 · Elcho, WIThe pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight fuel management, which led to a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN12LA582Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco UPF-7 · Jim Falls, WIThe blockage of the right fuel tank vent, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN12LA539Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGn-1 Aircamper Mathes · Burlington, WIThe pilot's improper installation of the propeller bolts, which resulted in the in-flight separation of the propeller.NTSB CEN12CA165Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Lancaster, WIThe pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN12LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Eau Claire, WIThe pilot’s disorientation during a night flight, which resulted in an off-airport landing, and his inadequate directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the loss of the airplane’s electrical system power.NTSB CEN12FA025Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Watertown, WIThe separation of the number 2 connecting rod from the crankshaft for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident metallurgical examination, which ultimately resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN11FA562Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Nekoosa, WIA total loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN11LA430Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Barron, WIThe loss of engine power, which resulted from fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning.NTSB CEN11LA429Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKeesler W8 Tailwind · Oshkosh, WIThe loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN11LA177Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-16 · Lake Koshkonong, WIA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during a low-altitude pass over a frozen lake.NTSB CEN10CA525Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportWeber Acro Sport II · Plum City, WIThe pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN10LA123Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Genoa City, WIA total loss of engine power due to the failure of the bolts that held in place the connecting rods to the engine's No. 3 and No. 4 cylinders as a result of the engine overhaul facility's improper installation of the bolts during a recent overhaul.NTSB CEN09CA537Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRewey William M CH 801 · Cottage Grove, WIA total loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation from a blocked fuel screen that resulted from the pilot/owner's inadequate inspection and maintenance of the fuel system.NTSB CEN09LA602Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301A · New Miner, WIA total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the engine torsion shaft. Contributing to the accident was the chrome plating of the shaft by an undetermined maintenance/overhaul facility.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 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 CHI08LA230Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Tomahawk, WIA total loss of engine power due to a loss of all of the engine's oil as a result of the safety wire on the governor idler gear shaft's oil plug breaking, leading to the oil plug coming unscrewed. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a suitable area…NTSB CHI08CA226Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican AA-1A · Grantsburg, WIA loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.