NTSB investigations, 2008
198 cases where the sequence of events included Off-field or emergency landing.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 198 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 260 |
| 2010 | 245 |
| 2011 | 258 |
| 2012 | 237 |
| 2013 | 198 |
| 2014 | 201 |
| 2015 | 206 |
| 2016 | 183 |
| 2017 | 198 |
| 2018 | 195 |
| 2019 | 149 |
| 2020 | 116 |
| 2021 | 144 |
| 2022 | 141 |
| 2023 | 138 |
| 2024 | 136 |
| 2025 | 107 |
| 2026 | 58 |
Where
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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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2008
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 year(c."eventDate") = 2008 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 CEN09CA123Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210M · Fort Collins, COA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to select the fullest tank before landing.NTSB ERA09LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJohnson Barron T Lancair 360 · Owensboro, KYThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the fuel selector valve cotter pin and the inoperative main (center) fuel tank gauge.NTSB CEN09LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201 · Santo Domingo Pueblo, NMA loss of engine power due a loss of oil pressure resulting in heat distress and mechanical failure of the engine. The reason for the loss of oil pressure was not determined.NTSB ERA09LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMichel Paul John Murphy Rebel · Live Oak, FLA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09CA104Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20C · Edgewood, NMA total loss of engine power while at cruise altitude for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA09LA107Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMoore David DM-1 · Salters, SCA hard landing following an autorotation that resulted from the separation of the red main rotor blade cap that led to the uncontrolled movement of the cyclic, autorotation and a hard landing.NTSB ERA09LA105Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Bow, NHAn interruption of fuel flow for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an engine flameout.NTSB ERA09LA098Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHess John L Spezio II · Newville, PAA loss of engine power due to carburetor ice as a result of the pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat.NTSB ERA09FA093Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 36 · Louisville, KYThe pilot’s continued operation of the aircraft with known deficiencies. Contributing to this accident was the improper sealing of the engine case during overhaul.NTSB WPR09CA064Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502 · Dinuba, CAThe failure of maintenance personnel to properly install the engine's Py line correctly, which resulted in the total loss of engine power and subsequent force landing. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain.NTSB ERA09LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · New Bern, NCA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09IA096Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Fort Worth, TXCollision with a hidden obstruction while taxiing through a grass field following a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was a loss of engine power due to the pilot's failure to turn on the carburetor heat.NTSB ERA09LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMerrell Stephen F1 Rocket · Sebastian, FLA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's incorrect positioning of the fuel selector valve.NTSB ERA09CA097Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportMiller Long EZ/XP · Wauchula, FLA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09CA092Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Auxvasse, MOthe pilot's improper engine recovery procedures after a power-off stall which resulted in a loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper off-field landing procedures, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB WPR09LA050Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Coalinga, CAThe loss of engine power while in climb to cruise flight for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR09LA047Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNickel RV-6 · Fresno, CAThe loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09LA075Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHauser U/Hauser J KIT FOX CL · Boulder, COA loss of engine thrust due to the pilot's inadvertent activation of the propeller controls. Contributing to the accident were the non-standard propeller controls and the pilot's lack of experience in the airplane.NTSB CEN09WA073Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationBeech A100 · God's Lake Narrows, CanadaNone.NTSB CEN09CA080Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech E35 · Bloomington, INA partial loss of engine power due to a failure of the number one cylinder exhaust valve, and the associated secondary damage to the intake valve and piston.NTSB CEN09TA060Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportBell OH-58C · Quitman, ARThe pilot’s failure to execute a proper autorotation during a forced landing after a loss of rotor rpm for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09CA064Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Stafford, KSA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09CA062Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Foraker, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident were the wind gusts.NTSB ERA09CA054Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSnow 600 · Nashville, TNThe failure of the propeller shaft seal in flight. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB ERA09LA047Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Boynton Beach, FLA loss of engine power due to an undertorqued air line fitting to the fuel control.NTSB CEN09LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Nacogdoches, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB CEN09LA051Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJohnson Leonard G Cozy MK-IV · Osceola, MOA total loss of engine power due to an obstruction of airflow as a result of the pilot's inadvertent actuation of the landing brake.NTSB ERA09LA031Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Carroll Township, PAA total loss of engine power due to the improper assembly of the compressor discharge tubes to the combustion liner.NTSB WPR09LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNaval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 · Rialto, CAA total loss of engine power during initial climb due to an interruption in fuel flow through an improperly assembled carburetor.NTSB WPR09LA022Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-1 · Concrete, WAThe loss of engine power during initial climb due to the pilot's improper exhaust system maintenance, which resulted in restriction of the carburetor's air intake.NTSB WPR09LA021Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172A · Coolidge, AZA total loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel system. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB CEN09LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Whitewater, COBoth pilots' failure to see and avoid the other airplane. Contributing factors in this accident were the Cessna 180 pilot's attention being diverted and the Cessna 210 pilot's vision being affected by the sun glare.NTSB ERA09LA025Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMoses Tim C Quicksilver · Wingate, NCA loss of engine power due to a fractured crankshaft.NTSB CEN09LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Angleton, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the pilot to execute the forced landing.NTSB CEN09CA038Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A36 · Salina, KSThe pilot's failure to properly manage the available fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB WPR09FA015Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Markleeville, CAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to choose a suitable landing area.NTSB ERA09LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSteele John J Acro Sport · Madison, NHThe loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heatNTSB ERA09CA012Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177 · Bluffton, SCThe pilot's inadequate planning and preflight inspection.NTSB CEN09CA026Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportHolland Rotorway 162F · Rutland, SDThe loss of torque due to a failure of a transmission drivebelt and the pilot's delayed landing flare during the autorotation. Contributing to the accident was the dusk light condition and the corn crop.NTSB WPR09CA006Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210-5(205) · Payson, UTThe total loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident were a dark night and a cherry orchard at the location where the pilot executed the forced landing.NTSB CEN09LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Houston, TXThe total loss of engine power due to a fracture in the oil filter adapter housing. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB ERA09FA005Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCzech Aircraft Works Spol Sro Sportcruiser · Swainsboro, GAA loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat.NTSB ERA09LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Savannah, GAA loss of engine power in flight due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management.NTSB CEN09CA007Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLet Blanik · Gardner, KSThe pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff when the climb performance of the tow plane and the glider were inadequate. Contributing to the accident were the high density altitude and the terrain-induced turbulence.NTSB ERA09LA001Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBezinque Alisport-Silent · Vero Beach, FLThe failure of the electric fuel boost pump which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA09IA499Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · Allentown, PAThe fatigue failure of a blade in the second-stage turbine wheel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB DFW08LA238Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Leadville, COThe flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB MIA08LA204Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Falmouth, KYA 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 CHI08IA292Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 757-223 · Chicago, ILThe failure of an electrical relay due to eroded contacts and the flight crew's decision to continue a flight that was operating on battery power.NTSB NYC08LA317Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSorrell Skybolt · Williamstown, KYA loss of engine power due to oil starvation as a result of improper servicing (removal of preserving fluid) of the engine after it had been returned from storage.