NTSB investigations
821 cases where the sequence of events included 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 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"
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 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
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 GAA20WA125Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna R172 · Tarapaca-Amazonas, ColombiaNTSB CEN20LA279Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT502 · Dalhart, TXThe total loss of engine power due to a failed fuel control unit bearing.NTSB CEN20LA260Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportChampion 7EC · Port O'Conner, TXThe loss of engine power due to a stuck intake valve.NTSB CEN20LA286Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson R44 · Welsh, LAA partial loss of engine power while in flight due to corrosion of engine components, which resulted in a loss of control and a subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB CEN20LA256Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 320 · Round Rock, TXImproper maintenance that led to a loss of engine power due to a failed left engine magneto, the pilot’s improper application of single engine emergency procedures, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane which resulted in a collision with trees.NTSB 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 CEN20LA109Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT 602 · Dumas, ARThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a power line pole during a low-level aerial application flight, which resulted in impact with the bracket and a subsequent forced landing.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…NTSB ENG20WA035Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationCessna P210 · Moruya, AustraliaNTSB CEN20FA035Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBell 407 · Gulf of Mexico (Gulf of Mexico)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 ERA20FA031Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 150 · New Bedford, MAPilot impairment due to exposure to carbon monoxide as a result of undetected corrosion and holes in the engine’s left exhaust muffler.NTSB ENG20WA023Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationAirbus A320 · Kolkata, IndiaThe 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 ENG20WA028Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationAirbus A320 · Delhi, IndiaThe 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 ENG20WA022Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationAirbus A320 · Mumbai Airport, IndiaThe 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 ENG20WA026Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationAirbus A320 · Kolkata, IndiaThe 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 ENG20LA001IncidentClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAirbus BD-500-1A11 (CS300) · West Flanders Province, BelgiumA 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 DCA20WA001Incident · No injuriesClass 4 · ForeignBoeing 767 · Bamako, MaliNTSB ENG19IA034Incident · No injuriesClass 3 · IncidentFinal reportAirbus A220 · Côte-d'Or Region, 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 CEN19LA303Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPhantom Aeronautics X-1 · Van Wert, OHA 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 DCA19WA215Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Cape Town, South AfricaThe 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 ENG19RA033Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationSaab 340 · Merimbula, AustraliaThe 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 CEN19LA295Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT502 · Olney, TXA loss of thrust control due to a propeller surge event, which resulted in a forced landing shortly after takeoff.NTSB CEN19TA293Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportPiper J3C · Russiaville, INThe pilot's failure to reinstall the oil cap after adding oil, which resulted to oil starvation and a precaautionary landing.NTSB WPR19LA233Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 120 · Livermore, CAA 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 ENG19WA044Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationAirbus A320 · Guwahati, IndiaThe 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 ANC19LA046Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 208B · Lahaina, HIThe 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 WPR19LA218Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportExtra EA300 · Mesa, AZThe 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 WPR21WA102AccidentClass 5 · ForeignCessna 150 · Gan International Airport, MaldivesNTSB ENG19WA042Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationAirbus A320 · Varanasi, IndiaThe 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 CEN19LA249Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185 · Saginaw, MIMaintenance 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 WPR19LA226Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177RG · Fall City, WAThe 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 ENG19IA029Incident · No injuriesClass 3 · IncidentFinal reportAirbus A220 · Perrigny-sur-Armançon, 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 as a result of a…NTSB ENG19WA036Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationAirbus A330 · Islamabad, PakistanThe 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 WPR19LA200Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 33 · Battleground, WAA 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 ERA19LA228Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPietenpol BIG Piet · Gainesboro, TNSeparation 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 ENG19WA043Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationAirbus A320 · Goa, IndiaThe 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 WPR19TA186Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportGlasair SH II · San Bernardino, CAA 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 ENG19WA028Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationAirbus A320 · Delhi, IndiaThe 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 CEN19LA163Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportGriff Challenger · Switz City, INA 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 CEN19FA161Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 425 · Butler, MOThe 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 ENG19WA026Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationAirbus A330 · Chek Lap Kok, Hong Kong SAR ChinaThe 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 CEN19LA159Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportLancair LC41 · Cleburne, TXA total loss of engine power due to oil starvation as the result of the oil pressure switch failure due to a manufacturing defect.NTSB CEN19LA146Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSikorsky S76 · Morrilton, ARThe improper securing of the exhaust duct bolts, which resulted in the duct becoming unseated and substantial heat damage to the tail rotor drive shaft.