# NTSB investigations: Powerplant sys/comp malf/fail

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB CEN22LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA309.md): Cessna 172M · Friend, NE · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 8, 2022 · N5177H · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a stuck valve.
- [NTSB ERA22LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA297.md): Grumman G-164A · Hopewell Township, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 2, 2022 · N8923H · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power while maneuvering at low altitude due to a failure of the airplane’s supercharger.
- [NTSB ERA22LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA277.md): Hawker Hunter · Wilmington, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 20, 2022 · N337AX · Substantial damage
  > A bearing failure in the high-pressure fuel pump, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ANC22LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA049.md): Piper PA-20 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 20, 2022 · N7048K · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot’s failure to utilize carburetor heat.
- [NTSB CEN22LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA256.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Madison, MS · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 16, 2022 · N39880 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a muffler weld due to inadequate maintenance, which resulted in a fire.
- [NTSB CEN22LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA253.md): Cessna T206H · Austin, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 16, 2022 · N52854 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to an engine fire that resulted from failure of the turbocharger exhaust clamp, which allowed hot exhaust gases to damage other vital engine components.
- [NTSB CEN22LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA234.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Henderson, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 6, 2022 · N94WC · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power in a hover due to a stuck exhaust valve.
- [NTSB ENG22WA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG22WA030.md): Airbus A320 · Tijuana, Mexico · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · Jun 4, 2022 · XA-VIN · No damage
- [NTSB CEN22LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA233.md): Beech A36 · Amarillo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 4, 2022 · N9087S · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a leak in the fuel control assembly. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintenance of the fuel control assembly.
- [NTSB ENG22WA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG22WA031.md): Airbus A321 · Apodaca, Mexico · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · May 30, 2022 · XA-VIK
- [NTSB CEN22LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA227.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Morgan, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 29, 2022 · N2148J · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to a corrosion-related fatigue crack of the No. 3 cylinder barrel.
- [NTSB WPR22LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA177.md): Piper PA-12 · Enterprise, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 14, 2022 · N3960M · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate maintenance and inspection of the crankshaft expansion plug, which resulted in the separation of the expansion plug from the crankshaft and the subsequent loss of oil and windshield obstruction during departure.
- [NTSB ERA22LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA268.md): Wingren Norman Escapade · Brasstown, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 9, 2022 · N86RD · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine gearbox drive flange, which resulted in a nose gear collapse during the subsequent precautionary landing in tall grass.
- [NTSB ENG22WA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG22WA023.md): Airbus A320 · Mexico City, Mexico · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · Apr 9, 2022 · XA-VIJ · No damage
- [NTSB ENG22WA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG22WA018.md): Boeing 767-322 · Shannon, Irelan, Ireland · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Apr 8, 2022 · N670UA · Minor damage
- [NTSB DCA22WA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA22WA118.md): Airbus A320 · Copenhagen, Denmark · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · Apr 8, 2022 · CS-TNV · No damage
- [NTSB ENG22WA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG22WA021.md): Saab 340 · South Melbourne, Australia · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · Apr 5, 2022 · VH-ZRK
- [NTSB ENG22WA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG22WA027.md): De Havilland DHC2 · Moruya, Australia · Incident · No injuries · Class 3 · Foreign · Apr 4, 2022 · VH-AAX
- [NTSB ENG22WA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG22WA015.md): Boeing 737 · Lanseria, South Africa · Incident · No injuries · Class 4 · Foreign · Mar 7, 2022 · ZS-ZWB · Minor damage
- [NTSB DCA22WA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA22WA093.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD82 · Maiquetia, Venezuela · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · Mar 5, 2022 · YV2923 · No damage
- [NTSB GAA22WA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA108.md): Piper PA23 · Treasure Cay, Bahamas · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Feb 20, 2022 · N62670 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CEN22LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA123.md): Pitts S-1T · Spring, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 17, 2022 · N731FL · Substantial damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to properly connect the throttle cable, which led to the pilot’s inability to control engine power during the initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s misjudgment of the headwind during the forced…
- [NTSB CEN22LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA117.md): Cirrus Design SR22T · Lincoln, NE · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 11, 2022 · N317KJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to continue the flight with abnormal engine indications and the subsequent failure of the No. 5 cylinder connecting rod for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB ENG22WA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG22WA013.md): Boeing 737 · Lanseria, South Africa · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Feb 10, 2022 · ZS-ZWD · Minor damage
- [NTSB GAA22WA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA306.md): Piper PA32 · Nassau, Bahamas · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 31, 2022 · N1215H · Destroyed
- [NTSB ERA22LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA109.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Lexington, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 13, 2022 · N879CD · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a shift of the No. 3 main journal bearing, which resulted in blocked oil ports that restricted oil to the engine’s internal components and a subsequent catastrophic engine failure.
- [NTSB ERA22LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA071.md): Cessna 210 · Brent, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 21, 2021 · N5779J · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate maintenance of the oil filter adapter, which resulted in in an engine oil leak and subsequent loss engine oil pressure, and the subsequent off-airport landing.
- [NTSB ERA21LA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA356.md): Waco GXE · Burt, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 13, 2021 · N8564 · Substantial damage
  > The improper magneto timing, which resulted in the engine’s inability to produce full power during the takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA21LA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA359.md): Cessna 172S · Venice, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 9, 2021 · N782JA · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s failure to use the correct throttle linkage hardware when reinstalling the engine, resulting in a disconnection of the throttle during flight.
- [NTSB GAA21WA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA253.md): Cessna 441 · Tindal, Australia · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 7, 2021 · VH-JFU · Minor damage
- [NTSB GAA21WA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA218.md): Boeing A75N1(PT17) · Sandbanks, United Kingdom · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 4, 2021 · N707TJ · Destroyed
- [NTSB GAA21WA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA223.md): Robinson R44 · Kamajab, Namibia · Accident · Class 5 · Foreign · Aug 28, 2021 · V5-HJL · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC21LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA094.md): Dehavilland DHC-3 · Bettles, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 21, 2021 · N560TR · Substantial damage
  > The seizure of the engine during flight for undetermined reasons, which led to a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR21LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA325.md): Stout Garry V Europa - Trigear · Hanksville, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 16, 2021 · N133AC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s installation of a non-original equipment manufactured radiator cap, which resulted in the loss of coolant and the engine’s exceedance of the maximum admissible cylinder head temperature. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable…
- [NTSB WPR21LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA316.md): Beech 77 · Stanley, NM · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 12, 2021 · N3873Y · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine performance due to lead fouling of the lower spark plugs, which resulted in an off airport forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN21LA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA359.md): Piper J3C-65 · Gosport, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 6, 2021 · N6269H · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the failure of a cylinder exhaust valve stem, which led to a forced landing during which the airplane impacted terrain.
- [NTSB WPR21LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA301.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Amado, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 2, 2021 · N44245 · Substantial damage
  > The inflight separation of a section of a propeller blade due to a fatigue crack, which resulted in a forced landing.
- [NTSB DCA21WA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA21WA188.md): Boeing 747 · Zhengzhou City, China · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 28, 2021 · LX-GCL · No damage
- [NTSB CEN21LA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA358.md): Cessna 182 · Patterson, LA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 27, 2021 · N148LP · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic’s failure to properly secure the throttle arm rendering it loose and inoperable after takeoff, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA21FA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21FA253.md): Vans RV6 · Buckingham, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 15, 2021 · N74MS · Substantial damage
  > An exhaust system leak that resulted in failure of the oil quick drain, a loss of oil lubrication, an in-flight fire, and the pilot’s subsequent loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB ENG21WA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG21WA027.md): Boeing 737 · Beograd, Serbia · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · May 27, 2021 · OO-JAO · Minor damage
- [NTSB CEN21LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA222.md): Flight Design Ctls · Racine, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 18, 2021 · N521CT · Destroyed
  > The fatigue failure of the carburetor throttle control cable, which resulted in a partial loss of engine control.
- [NTSB DCA21WA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA21WA136.md): Boeing 777 · Cayo Coco, Cuba · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · May 11, 2021 · VQ-BJA · Minor damage
- [NTSB ANC21LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA038.md): Enstrom F-28F · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 9, 2021 · N8627J · Substantial damage
  > A loss of drive to the rotor system due to the disengagement of the main belt drive tensioning system, which resulted in a forced landing. The disengagement was due to inadequate clearance between the clutch handle and the roll pin in the handle bellcrank…
- [NTSB DCA21WA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA21WA129.md): Airbus A330 · Karachi, Pakistan · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · May 4, 2021 · AP-BNE · No damage
- [NTSB GAA21WA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA085.md): Cessna 550 · Eelde, Netherlands · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Apr 16, 2021 · PH-SVZ · No damage
- [NTSB ENG21WA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG21WA020.md): Boeing 737 · Jakarta, Indonesia · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Mar 27, 2021 · PK-YSC · Minor damage
- [NTSB CEN21LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA138.md): Cessna 182F · Millville, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 24, 2021 · N3209U · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate maintenance/inspection of the airplane, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to oil starvation.
- [NTSB DCA21FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA21FA085.md): Boeing 777-222 · Broomfield, CO · Incident · No injuries · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Feb 20, 2021 · N772UA · Minor damage
  > The fatigue failure of the right engine fan blade. Contributing to the fan blade failure was the inadequate inspection of the blades, which failed to identify low-level indications of cracking, and the insufficient frequency of the manufacturer’s inspection…
- [NTSB GAA21WA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA023.md): Bell 206 · Wonderboom, South Africa · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Foreign · Feb 17, 2021 · ZS-HWZ · Substantial damage

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
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."mKey" IN (SELECT e.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e."isDefiningEvent" AND e."tier2Number" = '340')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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