NTSB investigations
628 cases where the defining event was Powerplant sys/comp malf/fail.
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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 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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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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NTSB ENG14RA004Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationSaab Saab 2000 · Lugano, SwitzerlandOn November 28, 2013, about 630 UTC, a SAAB 2000 airplane, HB-IZW, experienced an engine failure during climb out after takeoff in Switzerland. The location was not reported. The 2 pilots, 1 crew member and 25 passengers were not injured. Damage to the…NTSB CEN14LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Borger, TXThe failure of the No. 4 connecting rod due to inadequate oil lubrication.NTSB ERA14LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcdonald Howard Brian Zenair 701 · Zephyrhills, FLThe failure of the propeller speed reduction unit drive belts due to inadequate belt tension being applied during installation, which resulted in a complete loss of thrust.NTSB ENG14IA001Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAirbus A319 132 · Greenville, TXA high pressure turbine 2nd stage blade separation due to stress corrosion cracking in the J channel cooling cavity. The failed blade entered the gas path and caused substantial damage to the low pressure turbine. The engine was subsequently left at a high…NTSB ENG14WA002Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationAirbus A330 - 302 · Caines, Australia, AustraliaOn October 4, 2013, a China Airlines Airbus A330-302, powered by General Electric CF6-80E1A4 turbofan engines experienced a No. 1 engine starter failure while at cruise after takeoff from Sydney Airport, Sydney Australia. The flight crew shutdown the engine…NTSB CEN13LA557Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 B33 · Urbana, INThe failure of the crankshaft following several overheating events that had led to a stress crack and the subsequent fracture forward of the No. 6 rod journal.NTSB ENG13RA041Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationATR 72-500 · Makassar, Indonesia, IndonesiaNTSB ANC13LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Paxson, AKThe partial loss of engine power due to a loose throttle cable clamp.NTSB CEN13LA433Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportClayton Gerald H Glastar GS-1 · Columbus, INSlippage in the engine clutch and gear reduction module and a resultant uncommanded movement of the propeller blades into reverse thrust.NTSB CEN13LA431Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Gary, SDThe failure of the engine connecting rod due to fatigue.NTSB CEN13LA346Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRogers T-51 Mustang KIT · St Francis, KSForeign debris in the propeller governor, which led to excessive wear in the governor and its subsequent in-flight failure.NTSB WPR13LA266Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter EC 130 B4 · Grand Canyon, AZA loss of throttle control movement during a practice autorotation that was planned to terminate with a power recovery for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal…NTSB CEN13WA307Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-28RT-201T · Tallard, FranceNTSB ERA13FA256Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Macon, GAA total loss of engine power due to oil starvation for reasons that could not be determined due to extensive postcrash fire and heat damage to the engine components.NTSB WPR13FA243Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Wenatchee, WAFatigue failure of the six bolts that secured the bevel gear to the first stage planetary carrier, which caused the transmission to seize while the helicopter and main rotor were still operating.NTSB CEN13LA280Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-36-285 · Galena, KSThe loss of engine power due to improper maintenance by an unknown individual that led to the degradation and deterioration of the No. 2 piston, which was undetected because of overdue maintenance.NTSB CEN13LA258Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182T · Delta, COThe loss of propeller control for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation and the airplane’s subsequent collision with power lines during the forced landing.NTSB CEN13CA262Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportEngineering & Research 415-C · Little Falls, MNThe failure of the airplane's throttle cable.NTSB ERA13LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Titusville, FLAn engine failure due to the separation of the engine crankcase, which resulted from the lateral movement of the center main bearing and the subsequent blocking of the oil feed hole that supplied oil to the No. 2 connecting rod, which then led to its failure…NTSB ERA13LA087Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRotorway DB-1 · Mayland, TNThe pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control following a high-side governor failure for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination.NTSB CEN13LA103Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAuman JL T-51 · Dekalb, ILThe improper engine overhaul by the airplane kit manufacturer, which resulted in a catastrophic engine failure.NTSB ANC13LA012Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Mekoryuk, AKThe total loss of engine power as a result of a fractured first-stage compressor blade due to fatigue cracking. The source of the fatigue crack could not be determined due to secondary damage sustained to the fracture surface.NTSB ENG13WA038Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationAirbus A310 - 308 · Karachi, PakistanThe Civil Aviation Authority Safety Investigation Board of Pakistan (CAAP) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Pakistan International Airlines Corporation (PIAC) Airbus A-310-308, registration number AP-BEB, powered by General Electric CF6-80C2A8…NTSB WPR13LA043Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Show Low, AZThe fatigue failure of an improperly installed nipple in the oil system of a supplemental type certificate-installed supercharger, which resulted in a complete loss of engine oil during cruise climb.NTSB WPR13LA035Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Modesto, CAFailure of the throttle control cable during maneuvering flight, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.NTSB CEN13FA049Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Wichita, KSThe total loss of engine power as a result of a fractured compressor turbine blade due to high-cycle fatigue.NTSB ENG15WA014Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 - 73V · Incheon, South KoreaOn October 5, 2012, an Easter Jet Boeing 737-700 powered by two CFM 56-7B20 turbofan engines experienced a No. 2 engine failure while climbing through 22,500 feet after takeoff from Gimpo International Airport, Seoul, South Korean. The flight crew shutdown…NTSB CEN12LA655Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTL Ultralight Sro Stingsport · Longmont, COThe failure of the wood propeller blades in flight. Contributing to the accident was the owner/operator’s failure to complete required inspections on the propeller within the specified interval, which reduced the likelihood of detecting the cracks and may…NTSB CEN12LA589Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Ralls, TXThe total loss of engine power due to a fatigue failure of the rocker arm journal casting of the rocker arm cap.NTSB ERA12LA524Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Riverview, FLDamage to the propeller governor gasket during installation by unknown persons, which resulted in a total loss of engine oil in flight and a subsequent forced landing.NTSB CEN12LA558Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Ruleton, KSThe improper installation of the wastegate controller O-ring, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.NTSB CEN12TA550Accident · No injuriesFinal reportMD Helicopter 369 · Columbus, OHThe failure of a 4th-stage turbine blade due to high-cycle fatigue, which resulted in the loss of engine power.NTSB CEN12LA543Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCross David L Glasair III · Westcliffe, COThe loss of oil pressure due to the failure of an oil filter gasket, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN12FA561Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportSavage Air Epic LT · San Saba, TXThe improper installation of flexible fuel lines, which resulted in a partial collapse of the inner wall of the fuel lines and a subsequent a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN12CA597Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBordelon Bruce Kitfox IV · Castlerock, MNPropeller system failure during a go-around maneuver resulting in a forced landing. Contributing to the severity of damage to the airplane was the postimpact fire.NTSB DCA12IA114Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 787 · Charleston, SCThe separation of the fan mid shaft resulted from environmentally assisted cracking under static load. Contributing to the incident was the combination of dry film lubricant applied to the fan mid-shaft and graphite grease used during assembly which made the…NTSB CEN12LA470Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportYamokoski William Glastar · Chicago, ILFailure of the automotive engine's reduction gearbox while in cruise flight.NTSB WPR12LA306Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Rockford, IDA partial loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the failure of the No. 3 cylinder exhaust valve for reasons that could not be determined due to the damage to the valve head and the missing valve stem. Contributing to the accident was the flight…NTSB ERA12IA459Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportSocata TB10 · Pawtucket, RIThe in-flight separation of the propeller blade tip due to a fatigue fracture.NTSB ANC12LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Kenai, AKThe in-flight separation of a propeller tip due to an unauthorized and undocumented propeller repair.NTSB WPR12LA281Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTecnam P2002 Sierra · Watsonville, CAA partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to the blockage of the carburetor’s main jet by deteriorated float material. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate maintenance inspection by maintenance personnel.NTSB WPR12LA265Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRoetman Ryland K JR Eagle · Rexburg, IDA loss of engine oil pressure, which led to the subsequent uncommanded loss of thrust and decrease in the propeller rpm during a low-level aerobatic maneuver.NTSB WPR12LA256Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-G6 · Riverton, WYAn engine overspeed shortly after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ENG12WA038Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationAirbus A321 · CAM RANH, Vietnam, VietnamOn May 27, 2012, a Vietnam Airlines Airbus A-321-231, registration number VN-A356, powered by two International Aero Engines (IAE) V2500 turbofan engines experienced a engine crew and alerting message (ECAM) warning for a No. 2 engine stall and fire during…NTSB ERA12LA343Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 195A · Tipton, PAA fatigue failure of a copper oil line, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to oil starvation.NTSB WPR12LA200Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7GC · Rexburg, IDA decrease in indicated oil pressure while maneuvering at low altitude for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Also causal was the pilot’s failure to…NTSB CEN12LA242Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Aberdeen, SDThe fatigue failure of two turbine engine blades due to vibration.NTSB CEN12CA035Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportHouts Avid Mark IV · Hibbing, MNThe improper installation of a hose clamp, which resulted in an oil line rupture and subsequent loss of engine oil pressure.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 ERA11FA512Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportHeronimus Kevin A Glasair III · Falls of Rough, KYThe failure of the propeller power speed reduction unit, which resulted in a loss of engine power at low altitude.