NTSB investigations, 2024
136 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 |
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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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2024
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") = 2024 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 CEN25LA065Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28 · New Braunfels, TXThe pilot’s improper in-flight fuel planning which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and a subsequent off-field landing on rough terrain.NTSB WPR25LA069Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSling Sling LSA · Carson, CAThe pilot’s decision to conduct a prolonged slip against warnings specified in the Pilot’s Operating Handbook which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA25LA079Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT504 · Big Cypress, FLThe pilot’s decision to depart with cargo outside of the designated baggage compartment, which resulted in the cargo interfering with the rudder control system.NTSB ERA25FA076Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportCostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam P2008 · Greenwich, CTOn December 12, 2024, about 1846 eastern standard time, a Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam P2008, N298PM, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Greenwich, Connecticut. The commercial pilot was fatally injured, and the private pilot…NTSB CEN25LA054Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAmerican AA-1B · Brenham, TXA partial loss of engine power due to an obstructed induction system from a mud dauber nest.NTSB ERA25LA051Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportJames A Gray Just Aircraft Highlander · Fountain Inn, SCA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN25LA046Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRotor Flight Dynamics Dominator · Gilbert, MNA total loss of engine power and subsequent autorotation to a swamp, that resulted in a rollover. Contributing to the pilot’s delayed egression from the gyroplane, was the lack of a restraint system cutting device.NTSB ERA25LA056Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportFinn Lassen RV-4 · O'Brien, FLA total loss of engine power and navigational equipment as a result of a faulty battery.NTSB WPR25LA034Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Durkee, ORThe pilot's inadequate performance planning, which resulted in insufficient engine power to transition into an out-of-ground-effect hover at a high gross weight.NTSB ERA25LA041Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAnderson Kitfox 4 · New Castle, PAA partial loss of engine power due to a split fuel line that resulted in a fuel leak and reduced fuel supply to the aft carburetor.NTSB WPR25LA030Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Prescott Valley, AZSeparation of the No. 3 engine cylinder due to a loss of torque on the cylinder base nuts, which resulted in a loss of engine power and in-flight fire. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s failure to ensure the engine case and cylinder…NTSB ERA25LA028Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · St. Agatha, MEA partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice as a result of the pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat while operating in environmental conditions conducive to serious carburetor icing.NTSB ANC25LA005Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Lanai City, HIA partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice as a result of the pilot’s improper use of carburetor heat.NTSB CEN25LA025Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing A75N1 · Denton, TXThe partial loss of engine power during the initial climb and the pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the forced landing with a tailwind.NTSB ERA25LA012Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Louisville, KYA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA25LA010Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDitsler Paul A Dakota Hawk · Nicklesville, GAThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, fuel planning, and improper fuel management during flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent off-airport hard landing.NTSB WPR25LA011Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT502 · Corcoran, CAA total loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper manipulation of the condition lever during flight, which resulted in fuel starvation and a forced landing.NTSB CEN25LA007Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20E · Richmond, TXThe partial separation of a portion of the propeller spinner and its mounting bulkhead along with the upper cowl fairing while in a full-power climb.NTSB ERA25LA006Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA24 · Moore Haven, FLThe pilot’s failure to initiate the cross country flight with an adequate fuel supply, resulting in a loss of engine power and forced landing due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN24LA376Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Pierz, MNThe pilot’s inadequate fuel management which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB WPR24LA310Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177B · Redlands, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during final approach, which resulted in a collision with rocky terrain.NTSB CEN24LA364Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGrumman G-164A · LaPlace, LATotal loss of engine power during the agricultural application flight for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB ERA24LA388Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172K · Spartanburg, SCMaintenance personnel’s failure to follow the engine manufacturer’s maintenance guidance, which resulted in the assembly of the engine with an obstructed oil passage, a subsequent lack of lubrication to the front main bearing, and a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN24LA360Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Shakopee, MNThe pilots’ failure to apply carburetor heat during the descent, which resulted in a loss of power on both engines due to carburetor ice.NTSB CEN24LA362Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Arboles, COA loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.NTSB ERA24LA380Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA32 · Baltimore, MDThe undetected worn internal parts of the on-condition carburetor, which restricted movement of the float, resulting in fuel starvation. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the pilot’s delayed reduction of the throttle when performing a forced…NTSB ANC24LA097Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Lime Village, AKThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing in tree-covered terrain.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 CEN24LA358Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportHughes 369 · Canton, MIFatigue cracking of the main rotor blade that occurred at an undetermined time.NTSB CEN24LA350Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Englewood, COA partial loss of engine power due to fuel-oil contamination of the fuel injection servo.NTSB ERA24LA367Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRedfield Thomas C RV-6A · Trinity, VAThe pilots’ improper in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA24LA361Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Lynchburg, VAA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ANC24LA084Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182B · Hawi, HIThe airplane’s loss of engine power due to carburetor ice that formed during a long descent, contributing to the outcome is the pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat.NTSB WPR24FA287Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPitts S1 · Santa Paula, CAThe total loss of engine power at low altitude for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB WPR24LA281Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik A S Harmony LSA · Grants, NMA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB CEN24LA316Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185E · Eveleth, MNWater contamination of the fuel system which resulted in a total loss of engine power. Contributing was the pilot’s inadequate preflight.NTSB WPR24LA271Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Manhattan, MTA total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB CEN24FA312Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportEngineering & Research Ercoupe 415-C · Elkhart, ILAn off-airport landing in a soybean field for reasons that could not be determined. Contributing to the severity of the pilot’s injuries and airplane damage was a fire that occurred at an unknown time.NTSB WPR24LA265Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell 407 · Raft River, IDThe pilot’s misdiagnosis of an erroneous engine instrument indication and his subsequent decision to enter an autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing due to degraded visual cues and low ambient light conditions. Contributing to the accident were the…NTSB ERA24LA335Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportHendrickson Glasair 3 · Oxford, MEA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB ERA24LA330Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRaytheon A36 · Naples, FLContamination of the airplane’s fuel system with debris, which resulted in restricted fuel flow through multiple fuel injectors and the subsequent partial loss of engine power.NTSB ANC24LA071Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBurkhart Grob Flugzeugbau G103 Twin Astir · Huntsville, UTThe pilot's failure to navigate in hazy conditions, which resulted in a forced landing in a field and a collision with a pole.NTSB ERA24LA332Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBucker Jungmann C.A.S.A. 1.131 · Red Hook, NYThe Great Lakes pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the Bucker Jungmann while maneuvering during an air show, which resulted in a midair collision, the inability of the Bucker Jungmann to maintain altitude, and its subsequent forced landing.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 WPR24LA261Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Winchester, CAA total loss of engine power due to a fatigue fracture of the crankshaft.NTSB ERA24LA328Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Groveland, FLThe pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA24LA331Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAero Commander 200 · Valdosta, GAAn insect nest in the right main fuel tank’s vent line, which resulted in an inaccurate fuel level reading, fuel starvation, and a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN24LA291Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAyres S2R-G6 · Antioch, NEA total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination from an undetermined source.NTSB WPR24LA260Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportKitfox Series V · La Grande, ORSeparation of the propeller blades from progressive damage at the blade roots due to overtightening of the hub bolts.NTSB ERA24LA311Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Beaufort, NCThe pilot’s inadequate fuel planning and preflight inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a total loss of engine power, and a forced landing.