NTSB investigations, 2016
33 cases where the defining event was Powerplant sys/comp malf/fail.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 48 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 35 |
| 2010 | 20 |
| 2011 | 28 |
| 2012 | 28 |
| 2013 | 21 |
| 2014 | 20 |
| 2015 | 26 |
| 2016 | 33 |
| 2017 | 28 |
| 2018 | 29 |
| 2019 | 37 |
| 2020 | 21 |
| 2021 | 28 |
| 2022 | 48 |
| 2023 | 50 |
| 2024 | 57 |
| 2025 | 36 |
| 2026 | 35 |
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\") = 2016
AND 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"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") = 2016 AND 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
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 ERA17LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 76 · Dunnellon, FLAn inadequate 100-hour maintenance inspection that failed to detect and correct loose nuts on a single-drive dual magneto, which led to the subsequent separation of the magneto from the engine during initial climb and the total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA17LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Shoreham, NYA fatigue crack of the crankshaft at the No. 4 main bearing journal.NTSB ANC17LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Bethel, AKThe mechanic's failure to install a whistle slot in the engine breather tube, which resulted in a frozen tube, displacement of the crankshaft oil seal, a loss of oil, and smoke in the cockpit, which led to a forced landing.NTSB ANC17LA006Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA32R · Bethel, AKA total loss of engine power due to oil starvation, which resulted from an oil cooler leak at a fractured brazed seam.NTSB ENG17IA003Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAirbus A330 223 · Seattle, WAA No. 1 engine fire caused by a fuel manifold supply line high cycle fatigue crack which led to a fuel leak that subsequently ignited on hot engine case surfaces. The fatigue crack originated and progressed due to elevated fuel manifold assembly vibration…NTSB CEN17LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMilholland Kelly D · Livingston, TXA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB ERA16LA333Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan Navion · Hurt, VAIncorrect installation of the oil temperature probe and an inadequate annual inspection that failed to detect leaking oil around the loose probe, which resulted in a catastrophic engine failure due to oil starvation.NTSB ENG16WA040Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationAirbus A319 · Chiclayo, PeruThe Comisión de investigación de accidentes de aviación (CIAA) of Peru has notified the NTSB of an incident involving an Airbus A319-132, which occurred on September 21, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the CIAA…NTSB ERA16LA319Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportGrumman G164 · Chestertown, MDLoss of engine power due to a failure of the No. 3 cylinder head, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with ground equipment.NTSB ENG16WA036Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 777 · Tarcoola, Australia, AustraliaThe Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 777-31HER which occurred on September 7, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the ATSB investigation under the provisions…NTSB DCA16FA217Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-700 · Pensacola, FLA low-cycle fatigue crack in the dovetail of fan blade No. 23, which resulted in the fan blade separating in flight and impacting the fan case. This impact caused the fan blade to fracture into fragments that traveled farther than expected into the inlet,…NTSB GAA16CA497Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Brunswick, GAThe total loss of engine power during takeoff due to a loose B-nut on the fuel flow divider input fuel line fitting, which resulted in a fuel leak and fuel starvation.NTSB ENG16WA032Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 787 · Over the Pacific, A1On August 7, 2016, a Jetstar Boeing 787, powered by 2 General Electric (GE) GEnx-1B64/P2 engines experienced a right engine (No. 2) low oil quantity indication while cruising over the Pacific. The engine was shutdown and the airplane was diverted to Guam…NTSB CEN16LA302Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSonex Waiex · Fond du Lac, WIA partial loss of engine for reasons that could not be determined during an examination of the engine.NTSB CEN16LA309Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Neenah, WIA loss of engine power due to oil starvation, which resulted from the pilot, who was not a certified airframe and powerplant mechanic, removing the vacuum pump from the engine, and his misconception that he could operate the airplane without the pump.NTSB CEN16LA294Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G 2 · Oshkosh, WIThe loosening and separation of the throttle linkage nut, which resulted in a loss of throttle control and subsequent hard landing after autorotation.NTSB ERA16LA226Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell International 112A · Dayton, TNA total loss of engine power due to the failure of the engine-driven fuel pump.NTSB CEN16LA227Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28R-200 · Bowie, TXThe inadequate maintenance and inspection of the throttle control arm, which resulted in its in-flight separation and the subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB GAA16CA322Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportMarks Steven Challenger · Marion, WIThe failure of the airplane engine drive belt during the takeoff, resulting in a forced landing and impact with terrain.NTSB ERA16LA216Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Chatham, MAThe inadequate maintenance of the lower forward clutch actuator bearing for a prolonged period of time, which resulted in a bearing failure. Contributing to the accident was an erroneous maintenance entry, which resulted in the helicopter being operated…NTSB CEN16LA186Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 32R · Alpine, TXThe engine’s decreased performance due to high-density altitude conditions and a partially obstructed fuel injector nozzle. Contributing to the pilot's decision to perform an off-field landing was the anomalous high exhaust gas temperature reading.NTSB WPR16LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDG Flugzeugbau DG 800B · Clements, CAThe motorglider pilot's decision to perform an in-flight engine start with insufficient altitude, which resulted in an off-airport landing and collision with trees after the engine did not start. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's distraction by the…NTSB ERA16LA156Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAtkinson Eaglet · Deland, FLA total loss of engine power during initial climb due to a separation of the ignition plug.NTSB CEN16LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Caldwell, TXThe failure of the No. 5 cylinder's exhaust pipe for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s fast and long landing, which led to a runway overrun.NTSB CEN16WA159Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna 550 · Geneva, SwitzerlandThe Swiss Accident Investigation Board (SAIB) of Switzerland has notified the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of an incident involving a Cessna Aircraft Company S550 Citation S/2, EC-LQF, that occurred on April 9, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a…NTSB ENG16WA013Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationAirbus A320 · Rome, ItalyThe Italian Agenzia Nazionale per la Sicurezza del Volo (ANSV) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving an Airbus 320-216, which occurred on March 27, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the ANSV investigation under…NTSB ENG16WA014Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationFairchild SA-227-AT · Brisbane, AustraliaDuring a post-flight inspection of a Fairchild SA227-AT, Registration Number VH-UZI, powered by two TPE331-11U-611G Honeywell Turbine engines, evidence of a fuel leak was detected on the left-hand engine. Further investigation revealed a fire on the left-hand…NTSB ENG16RA011Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationAirbus A320 · Mexico City, MexicoThe Dirección General de Aviación Civil of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a AIRBUS A320-233 that occurred on March 13, 2016. The NTSB has designated a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the DGAC investigation under the provisions…NTSB ERA16FA127Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportSheahen Dane E RV-8 · Clermont, FLThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering for a forced landing; which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the fatigue failure of the crankshaft for reasons that could…NTSB ENG16WA009Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationZurich, SwitzerlandOn March 10, 2016, about 1611 UTC, a Swiss Global Air Lines AVRO 146-RJ100 airplane, Swiss registration HB-IYT, rejected its takeoff at Zurich, Switzerland at 45 knots because of sparks coming from the No. 2 engine. The investigation of this incident is under…NTSB ERA16LA094Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · Lindenhurst, NYA rough running engine as a result of an intermittent failure of the left magneto for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in a subsequent autorotation, impact with a sign, and rollover.NTSB ENG16RA024Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationAirbus A320 · Suvarnabhumi Airport, ThailandThe Aircraft Accident Investigation Committee of Thailand has notified the NTSB of an incident involving an A320-232 that occurred January 25, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist in the investigation under the provisions of…NTSB CEN16IA091Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMitsubishi MU 300 · Little Rock, ARThe flight crew's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane, during which they failed to see a fueling mat that had been placed on the inboard trailing edge of the right wing, which the right engine subsequently ingested during the takeoff roll.…