NTSB investigations, 2009
260 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\") = 2009
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") = 2009 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 ERA10LA102Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportDavis Michael J Longez · Dexter, KYThe loss of engine power due to the chaffing and grounding of the single magneto's ignition lead.NTSB ERA10LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · St. Petersburg, FLA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFpna A-22 Valor · Hunting Island, SCMaintenance personnel's inadequate inspection of the oil system's fittings during a routine oil servicing, which resulted in oil starvation due to a loose and/or detached oil line B-nut fitting that led to the engine seizing while in flight.NTSB WPR10LA087Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172F · Corona, CAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR10FA085Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS350BA (FX2) · Hana, Maui, HIAn uncommanded engine shutdown due to an improperly calibrated fuel control unit (FCU) and power turbine governor (PTG). Also causal was the operator’s inadequate maintenance practices and procedures that failed to properly assess and correct the FCU and PTG…NTSB CEN10LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 200 · St. Louis, MOThe pilot's failure to properly follow the manual landing gear extension procedure, resulting in a gear-up landing.NTSB WPR10LA076Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35-33 · Lehi, UTThe loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10CA093Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRockwell International 114 · Birmingham, ALA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning.NTSB WPR10LA074Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Fresno, CAA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10IA094Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Rome, NYThe operator's inadequate engine wash intervals, which resulted in compressor turbine blade sulphidation and subsequent turbine blade failure.NTSB ERA10LA086Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCox Busby Mustang · Plant City, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed following a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Durham, NCThe total loss of engine power in flight and a fire in the engine compartment for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10WA416Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationEmbraer EMB-720 · Fazenida Liberdade, Brazil, BrazilOn November 23 18, 2009, about 1440 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), an Embraer EMB-720D, Brazilian registration PT-VIF, operated by W.P.Comercio De Cereais LTDA, collided with a fence as a result of a force landing from a loss of engine power during cruise…NTSB ERA10FA074Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Wappinger, NYA total loss of engine power due to a delamination of the No. 3 connecting rod bearing. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintenance inspection of the engine oil system.NTSB WPR10LA063Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBudd Lancair Legacy · Watsonville, CAA loss of engine power due to oil starvation and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while approaching the landing area resulting in an aerodynamic stall, rapid descent, and collision with terrain.NTSB ERA10LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Hammonton, NJA total loss of engine power due to a blocked fuel vent.NTSB ERA10LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-151 · Port Charlotte, FLA partial loss of engine power due to the separation of the spark plug hole helicoil from the bottom position of the No. 3 cylinder for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Saginaw, TXThe pilot's inability to maintain control of the airplane due to a pinched trim system wire that resulted in a runaway nose-down pitch trim.NTSB WPR10FA056Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · San Gabriel, CAFailure of the exhaust band V-clamp during cruise flight, which resulted in an in-flight fire and a subsequent forced landing.NTSB ERA10CA072Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirframes Unlimited Coyote · Indian Trail, NCA loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB WPR10LA053Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35-B33 · Chico, CAA loss of engine power during final approach for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR10LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Tucson, AZA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10LA050Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman Aircraft ENG G-111 · Ft Pierce, FLA total loss of left engine power and subsequent failure of the airplane to maintain airspeed and altitude on the remaining engine for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10CA049Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportErcoupe 415 · Germantown, NYThe pilot's decision to continue operation of the airplane with a known mechanical deficiency.NTSB CEN10LA039Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Brenham, TXThe loss of engine power (right engine) during initial climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10LA047Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Fairview, NCA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning.NTSB ERA10CA046Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican AA1 · Lake Placid, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a power line.NTSB WPR10LA039Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSauer KR-2S · Glendale, AZA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a reduced fuel flow to the engine resulting from a misrouted fuel tank vent line, during initial climb.NTSB CEN10LA032Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Walsh, COA partial loss of engine power due to failure of the No. 2 cylinder as a result of the failure of the repair facility to properly torque the lower four nuts on the cylinder.NTSB WPR10LA032Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPowrachute PC 2000 · Leadore, IDThe stuck throttle cable and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during landing, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and hard landing.NTSB ERA10LA032Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206 · Eupora, MSA loss of engine power due to fuel contamination of the helicopter’s fuel supply.NTSB ERA10LA031Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Brooksville, FLA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning.NTSB ERA10FA028Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Zephyrhills, FLA total loss of engine power during a night approach for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR10FA029Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportAgusta A119 · Blythe, CAThe loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR10FA027Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210G · Provo, UTA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB CEN10LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Peoria, ILA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during climb out after takeoff, which resulted in a forced landing to a roadway.NTSB WPR10LA021Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerotrike Naked Cobra · Virgin, UTA loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10LA019Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 · La Belle, FLThe loss of main rotor rpm due to the failure of one or more of the drive belts for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10CA016Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Meadville, PAA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning.NTSB ERA10GA015Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell OH-58A · Ocala, FLThe excessive wear and failure of engine governor components for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB WPR10LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2004 Bravo · Franklin, CAA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, as a result of the certified flight instructor's improper fuel system management.NTSB CEN10FA007Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech 100 · Aurora, TXThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel management.NTSB CEN10LA004Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTemco D-16A · Eden Prairie, MNA total loss of left engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the failure of the engine's electric fuel pump end cap gasket, which allowed air to be drawn into the fuel system.NTSB WPR10LA003Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMateskon Fisher DAK · Bozeman, MTA loss of engine power due to shearing of the crankshaft gear cluster bolts. Contributing to the accident was the lack of regular overhaul periods as recommended by the engine manufacturer.NTSB ERA10CA002Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Highgate, VTThe pilot’s improper fuel management which resulted in loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN10LA008Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCrawford Alan R Glasair II · San Saba, TXA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10CA001Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47D1 · Dorrance, PAA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10LA005Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Refugio, TXA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to follow the correct engine restart checklist.NTSB WPR09CA467Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 35-C33 · Tillamook, ORA 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. Contributing to the accident was a malfunctioning fuel gage.NTSB CEN09LA605Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Troy, MIA loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's selection of an empty or nearly empty main tank for takeoff.