# NTSB investigations, 2019: 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. ## Latest cases - [NTSB ENG20WA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG20WA035.md): Cessna P210 · Moruya, Australia · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 19, 2019 · N210BA · Substantial damage - [NTSB CEN20FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20FA035.md): Bell 407 · Gulf of Mexico (Gulf of Mexico) · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 7, 2019 · N79LP · Destroyed > A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the engine’s Nos. 3 and 4 bearings and the power turbine pinion gear, and subsequent loss of main rotor rpm, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with the water. - [NTSB ERA20FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20FA031.md): Cessna 150 · New Bedford, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 4, 2019 · N714LK · Destroyed > Pilot impairment due to exposure to carbon monoxide as a result of undetected corrosion and holes in the engine’s left exhaust muffler. - [NTSB ENG20WA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG20WA023.md): Airbus A320 · Kolkata, India · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 30, 2019 · VT-ITM · No damage > The government of India has notified the NTSB of an incident involving an Airbus A320 airplane that occurred on October 30, 2019. An IndiGo Air Airbus A320-271N Neo powered by two Pratt & Whitney PW1127G-JM geared turbofan engines experienced a No. 1 (left)… - [NTSB ENG20WA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG20WA028.md): Airbus A320 · Delhi, India · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 26, 2019 · VT-IZT · No damage > The government of India has notified the NTSB of an incident involving an Airbus A320 airplane that occurred on October 26, 2019. An IndiGo Air Airbus A320-271N Neo powered by two Pratt & Whitney PW1127G-JM geared turbofan engines experienced a No. 2 (right)… - [NTSB ENG20WA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG20WA022.md): Airbus A320 · Mumbai Airport, India · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 25, 2019 · VT-ITA · No damage > The government of India has notified the NTSB of an incident involving an Airbus A320 airplane that occurred on October 25, 2019. An IndiGo Air Airbus A320-271N Neo powered by two Pratt & Whitney PW1127G-JM geared turbofan engines experienced a No. 2 (right)… - [NTSB ENG20WA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG20WA026.md): Airbus A320 · Kolkata, India · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 24, 2019 · VT-IVX · No damage > The government of India has notified the NTSB of an incident involving an Airbus A320 airplane that occurred on October 24, 2019. An IndiGo Air Airbus A320-271N Neo powered by two Pratt & Whitney PW1127G-JM geared turbofan engines experienced a No. 2 (right)… - [NTSB ENG20LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG20LA001.md): Airbus BD-500-1A11 (CS300) · West Flanders Province, Belgium · Incident · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 15, 2019 · HB-JCC · Minor damage > A 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 DCA20WA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA20WA001.md): Boeing 767 · Bamako, Mali · Incident · No injuries · Class 4 · Foreign · Oct 8, 2019 · ET-AMG · Minor damage - [NTSB ENG19IA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG19IA034.md): Airbus A220 · Côte-d'Or Region, France · Incident · No injuries · Class 3 · Incident · Final report · Sep 16, 2019 · HB-JCA · No damage > A 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 CEN19LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA303.md): Phantom Aeronautics X-1 · Van Wert, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 4, 2019 · N111JC · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to the separation of the carburetor from the intake socket resulting from the improper installation of the intake silencer. - [NTSB DCA19WA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19WA215.md): Boeing 737 · Cape Town, South Africa · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 31, 2019 · ZS-ZWU · No damage > The government of South Africa has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on August 31, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of South Africa's investigation under the… - [NTSB ENG19RA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG19RA033.md): Saab 340 · Merimbula, Australia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 29, 2019 · VH-RXX · No damage > The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) notified the NTSB of an incident involving a SAAB 340B airplane which occurred on August 29, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the ATSB investigation under the provisions of… - [NTSB CEN19LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA295.md): Air Tractor AT502 · Olney, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 29, 2019 · N8517Q · Substantial damage > A loss of thrust control due to a propeller surge event, which resulted in a forced landing shortly after takeoff. - [NTSB CEN19TA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19TA293.md): Piper J3C · Russiaville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Aug 25, 2019 · N49614 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to reinstall the oil cap after adding oil, which resulted to oil starvation and a precaautionary landing. - [NTSB WPR19LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA233.md): Cessna 120 · Livermore, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 21, 2019 · N4237N · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power due to fouled spark plugs in the No. 4 cylinder. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and a subsequent loss of control during the initial climb. - [NTSB ENG19WA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG19WA044.md): Airbus A320 · Guwahati, India · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 19, 2019 · VT-IVO · No damage > The government of India has notified the NTSB of an incident involving an Airbus A320 airplane that occurred on August 19, 2019. An IndiGo Air Airbus A320-271N Neo powered by two Pratt & Whitney PW1127G-JM geared turbofan engines experienced a No. 1 (left)… - [NTSB ANC19LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC19LA046.md): Cessna 208B · Lahaina, HI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 18, 2019 · N879MA · Substantial damage > The pilots’ failure to maintain a proper approach speed and their decision to continue the approach for landing, which resulted in the airplane landing long and a subsequent runway overrun. - [NTSB WPR19LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA218.md): Extra EA300 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 14, 2019 · N19AM · Substantial damage > The flight instructor’s operation of the airplane outside of the manufacturer’s limitations, which resulted in fuel starvation and a partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was an inoperative electric fuel boost pump. - [NTSB WPR21WA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21WA102.md): Cessna 150 · Gan International Airport, Maldives · Accident · Class 5 · Foreign · Aug 9, 2019 · 8Q-GAC · Minor damage - [NTSB ENG19WA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG19WA042.md): Airbus A320 · Varanasi, India · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 9, 2019 · VT-IZT · No damage > The government of India has notified the NTSB of an incident involving an Airbus A320 airplane that occurred on August 9, 2019. An IndiGo Air Airbus A320-271N Neo powered by two Pratt & Whitney PW1127G-JM geared turbofan engines experienced a No. 2 (right)… - [NTSB CEN19LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA249.md): Cessna A185 · Saginaw, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 3, 2019 · N5806J · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel’s failure to properly align the crankshaft during an engine reassembly which led to a fatigue failure of the crankshaft and the loss of all engine power. - [NTSB WPR19LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA226.md): Cessna 177RG · Fall City, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 27, 2019 · N1828Q · Substantial damage > The failure of the No. 3 cylinder intake valve that resulted in a partial loss of engine power and a forced landing on uneven terrain. - [NTSB ENG19IA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG19IA029.md): Airbus A220 · Perrigny-sur-Armançon, France · Incident · No injuries · Class 3 · Incident · Final report · Jul 25, 2019 · HB-JCM · Minor damage > A 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 as a result of a… - [NTSB ENG19WA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG19WA036.md): Airbus A330 · Islamabad, Pakistan · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 22, 2019 · A7-ACG · No damage > The Aircraft Accident Investigation Board (AAIB) of Pakistan has notified the NTSB of an incident involving an Airbus A330-200 airplane which occurred on July 22, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB investigation… - [NTSB WPR19LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA200.md): Beech 33 · Battleground, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 20, 2019 · N873BC · Substantial damage > A failure of the throttle control assembly for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence, which resulted in a runway overrun and impact with an obstacle. - [NTSB ERA19LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA228.md): Pietenpol BIG Piet · Gainesboro, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 16, 2019 · N973BP · Substantial damage > Separation of the spinner cap for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence, which resulted in contact and subsequent separation of the wooden propeller blade tip. - [NTSB ENG19WA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG19WA043.md): Airbus A320 · Goa, India · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 15, 2019 · VT-ITU · No damage > The government of India has notified the NTSB of an incident involving an Airbus A320 airplane that occurred on July 15, 2019. An IndiGo Air Airbus A320-271N Neo powered by two Pratt & Whitney PW1127G-JM geared turbofan engines experienced a No. 1 (left)… - [NTSB WPR19TA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19TA186.md): Glasair SH II · San Bernardino, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Jul 1, 2019 · N279G · Substantial damage > A fuel leak caused by age-degraded fuel hoses, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and fire before takeoff. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance. - [NTSB ENG19WA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG19WA028.md): Airbus A320 · Delhi, India · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 29, 2019 · VT-ITP · No damage > The government of India has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a AIRBUS A320 airplane that occurred on June 26, 2019. An Indigo Airbus A320 powered by two Pratt & Whitney PW1127G-JM geared turbofan engines experienced issues with the No. 1 (left)… - [NTSB CEN19LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA163.md): Griff Challenger · Switz City, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 11, 2019 · N582L · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to failure of a connecting rod bearing. Contributing to the engine failure was the lack of an engine overhaul within the prescribed interval. - [NTSB CEN19FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA161.md): Cessna 425 · Butler, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 10, 2019 · N622MM · Destroyed > The pilot’s loss of airplane control during a descent to a diversion airport with only the left engine operating. Contributing to the accident was a malfunction of the right engine throttle, the cause of which could not be determined. - [NTSB ENG19WA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG19WA026.md): Airbus A330 · Chek Lap Kok, Hong Kong SAR China · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 30, 2019 · B-18352 > The Taiwan Aviation Safety Council (ASC) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving an Airbus A330-302 airplane which occurred on May 30, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the ASC investigation under the provisions of… - [NTSB CEN19LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA159.md): Lancair LC41 · Cleburne, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 30, 2019 · N2514F · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to oil starvation as the result of the oil pressure switch failure due to a manufacturing defect. - [NTSB CEN19LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA146.md): Sikorsky S76 · Morrilton, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 15, 2019 · N761AF · Substantial damage > The improper securing of the exhaust duct bolts, which resulted in the duct becoming unseated and substantial heat damage to the tail rotor drive shaft. - [NTSB WPR19LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA137.md): Grumman G164 · Sutter, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 5, 2019 · N3630D · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to the in-flight separation of the fuel control unit interconnect rod for reasons that could not be determined due to lack of available evidence. - [NTSB WPR19LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA128.md): Beech 35 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 1, 2019 · N6864Q · Substantial damage > The partial loss of engine power due to deteriorated O-rings in the throttle metering assembly. Contributing to the accident was non-compliance with the manufacturer's recommended throttle metering assembly overhaul schedule. - [NTSB WPR19LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA108.md): Europa XS · Winters, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 13, 2019 · N120EJ · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to properly install a wrist pin circlip, which resulted in internal damage to the No. 5 cylinder and a subsequent total loss of engine power. - [NTSB ENG19WA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG19WA016.md): Boeing 787 · Osaka, Japan · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 29, 2019 · VH-VKJ · No damage > On March 29, 2019, a Boeing 787, powered by two General Electric GEnx 1B64P2 turbofan engines and operated by Jetstar Airways, experienced a dual engine event while descending to land at the Kansai International Airport (RJBB), Osaka, Japan. During descent,… - [NTSB ENG19WA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG19WA025.md): Airbus A320 · Guwahati, India · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 24, 2019 · VT-ITJ · No damage > The government of India has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a AIRBUS A320 airplane that occurred on March 24, 2019. An Indigo Airbus A320 powered by two Pratt & Whitney PW1127G-JM geared turbofan engines experienced issues with the No. 2 (right)… - [NTSB WPR19LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA092.md): Cessna 172 · Melba, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 1, 2019 · N6486J · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to a separated carburetor idle mixture adjustment screw and spring assembly for reasons that could not be determined. - [NTSB ERA19FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19FA106.md): Stol UC-1 · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Feb 23, 2019 · N65NE · Substantial damage > A total loss of left engine power for reasons that could not be determined, and the instructor's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering for a forced landing, which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the instructor's… - [NTSB ENG19IA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG19IA013.md): Boeing 737 · Orlando, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2019 · N30401 · No damage > A No. 1 (left) engine high pressure compressor stage 2 blade separation. The blade separated due to a mixed-mode fatigue crack that originated on a blade disk post and was initiated by a misaligned (out-of-schedule) high pressure compressor stage 1 variable… - [NTSB CEN19LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA056.md): Douglas DC3C · Kidron, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 2019 · N467KS · Substantial damage > The loss of airplane control after an engine flameout and auto-feather system interruption during the takeoff climb, which resulted in an impact with terrain. - [NTSB CEN19LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA055.md): Beech 36 · Fredericksburg, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 17, 2019 · N2021T · Destroyed > The loss of engine power due to fatigue failure of the crankshaft. - [NTSB CEN19LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA066.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Adrian, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 2019 · N8892E · Substantial damage > The airframe and powerplant mechanic's lack of experience in the overhaul of the engine model and the improper torque of the crankshaft gear bolt, which resulted in fatigue failure of the bolt and a total loss of engine power during an approach for landing. ## 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 year(c."eventDate") = 2019 AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '340' 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 ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/340/sequence?year=2019 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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