NTSB investigations, 2020
21 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
Latest cases
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\") = 2020
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") = 2020 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 ENG21WA010IncidentClass 5 · ForeignAirbus A330 · Keflavik, IcelandNTSB ENG21WA009IncidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Johannesburg, South AfricaNTSB ENG21WA008Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Katowice, PolandNTSB ENG21WA007IncidentClass 4 · ForeignBoeing 777 · Naha, JapanNTSB WPR21FA048Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 182 · Los Angeles, CAMaintenance personnel’s failure to properly secure the throttle control hardware during recent maintenance, which resulted in its disconnection and a subsequent loss of engine power on approach for landing.NTSB CEN21WA093Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · ForeignCessna 401B · Toussus-le-Noble, FranceNTSB ENG21WA050Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignSikorsky S92 · Sola, NorwayNTSB ERA21LA024Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson R22 · Winder, GAMaintenance personnel’s failure to properly secure the engine cooling fan attachment bolts, leading to vibration of the cooling fan, the overextension of the tension belt actuator, the failure of the drive system vee-belts, and the loss of power to the rotor…NTSB ERA21LA006Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Fulton, NYThe mechanic’s improper maintenance, which resulted in the crankshaft expansion plug dislodging in flight and a subsequent forced landing.NTSB CEN20LA377Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Coleman, MIThe pilot’s improper installation of the generator drive gear, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB WPR20WA281Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationRobinson R22 · McArthur River Mine, AustraliaNTSB GAA20WA125Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna R172 · Tarapaca-Amazonas, ColombiaNTSB WPR20LA193Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportThatcher CX4 · Upland, CAThe inflight separation of the propeller assembly due to a fatigue fracture of the crankshaft. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s restricted visibility during landing, which resulted in an excessive approach speed, a long landing, and subsequent…NTSB WPR20LA144Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20J · Phoenix, AZA total loss of engine power due to oil starvation for reasons that could not be determined due to a lack of available evidence, which resulted in impact with terrain during a subsequent forced landing.NTSB ENG20WA029Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationAirbus A300 · Brussles, BelgiumOn March 27, 2020, the Danish Aviation Accident Investigation Board (AAIB) informed the NTSB of an Airbus A300-622RF cargo airplane, powered by two Pratt & Whitney PW4158 turbofan engines, that experienced a right (No. 2) engine failure during approach to…NTSB DCA20WA096Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationEmbraer ERJ170-200LR · Apodaca, MexicoNTSB CEN20LA107Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportZenith CH601 · Cabool, MOThe loss of engine power due to failure of the No. 1 cylinder piston for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.NTSB ENG20WA018Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationAirbus A321 · London, United KingdomOn February 26, 2020, an Airbus A321-211, powered by two CFM International CFM56-5B3/3 turbofan engines experienced a left (No. 1) engine surge on departure from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and an ECAM alert for the right engine (No. 2) stall condition. The…NTSB ENG20LA015Incident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAirbus A220 · Bordeaux, FranceA No. 1 (left) engine low pressure compressor (LPC) stage 1 integrally bladed rotor (IBR) separation due to a high cycle fatigue crack (HCF) that originated at the runout of an airfoil leading edge root radius. The HCF crack developed because of a…NTSB ENG20WA017Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationAirbus A320 · Mexico City, MexicoOn January 24, 2020, an Airbus A320-271N neo, powered by two Pratt & Whitney PW1127G-JM geared turbofan engines, experienced a right (No. 2) engine failure while climbing through 11,500 feet after takeoff from the Mexico City Intentional Airport (MMMX). The…NTSB ENG20WA012Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationAirbus A320 · New Delhi, IndiaThe government of India has notified the NTSB of an incident involving an Airbus A320 airplane that occurred on January 7, 2020. A GoAir Airbus A320-271N Neo powered by two Pratt & Whitney PW1127G-JM geared turbofan engines experienced an engine failure…