NTSB investigations
2,826 cases where the defining event was Loss of engine power (total).
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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\" = '341') 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" = '341') ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB CEN17WA240Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationReims F150 M · Charleroi, BelgiumOn May 30, 2017, about 1730 hours universal coordinated time, a Reims Aviation F150M, Belgium registration OO-PRG, sustained minor damage during a forced landing at Brussels South - Charleroi Airport (EBCI), Charleroi, Belgium. The flight instructor and…NTSB ERA17LA194Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAvions Mudry Cie CAP 231 · Lebanon, PAThe partial separation of one counterweight and the subsequent seizure of the engine due to mechanical interference. Contributing to the partial separation of the counterweight was the overstress fracture of a retaining ring and the fatigue fracture of the…NTSB WPR17LA110Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJohnson Glastar · Concord, CAA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB CEN17LA205Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmstutz Curtis J BD-5B · Portland, INA failure of the wiring between the engine control unit and the fuel injector, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA17CA186Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28-181 · Bristow, VAThe flight instructor’s and pilot’s mismanagement of the available fuel, which resulted in exhaustion of the fuel in the selected fuel tank and a subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB WPR17LA106Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182P · Anderson, CALoss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB ERA17WA206Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna 182 · Poesoegroenoe, SurinameOn May 18, 2017, at 1840 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 182P, registered as PZ-VAC, experienced an uncontained engine failure, and sustained minor damage during a subsequent forced landing in Poespegroenoe, Suriname. The pilot and two passengers were…NTSB ERA17LA182Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108 · West Creek, NJA total loss of engine power due to the No. 4 cylinder’s exhaust valve getting stuck and the subsequent fracturing of the valve face stem.NTSB CEN17WA215Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationAyres S2R · Candillargues, France, FranceOn May 16, 2017, about 0530 hours universal coordinated time, an Ayres S2R airplane, French registration F-GIEN, was substantially damaged during a forced landing following a loss of engine power near Candillargues, France. The pilot was not injured. The…NTSB CEN17LA185Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20TN · Grandby, COThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB CEN17LA180Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrokaw Bergon F Zodiac · Orangeville, ILThe total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA17LA176Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150M · Homerville, GAA total loss of engine power due to inadequate maintenance and inspection of the engine, which resulted in a fatigue crack and subsequent failure of the No. 4 cylinder.NTSB ERA17LA175Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20R · Myrtle Beach, SCA total loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane sank in the ocean and was not recovered.NTSB CEN17LA176Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportThrush S2R-H80 · Gypsum, KSA total loss of engine power during a low-altitude agricultural application flight for reasons that could not be determined during detailed examinations. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow the airplane manufacturer's emergency…NTSB WPR17LA126Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHy-Tek Hurricane · Redcrest, CAThe noncertificated pilot's impairment from methamphetamine and alcohol use, which precluded the pilot from maintaining control of the airplane after a loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.NTSB CEN17FA167Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Huntsville, TXThe pilot's failure to identify the alternate runway, to perform a timely precautionary landing, and to maintain airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the left engine due to oil starvation for reasons that could not be determined…NTSB WPR17LA090Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Banning, CAThe pilot's improper energy management during an emergency landing approach that was prompted by an engine power loss. The specific reason(s) for the power loss and the improper energy management could not be determined based on available evidence.NTSB ERA17LA165Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGanjoo Amit Sonex · Leesburg, VAThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat appropriately, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice.NTSB CEN17LA165Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT 602 · Vidrine, LAThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because an examination of the engine and a test run did not reveal any mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA17LA160Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Yankeetown, FLA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no evidence of any preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB WPR17LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-140 · Whittier, CAThe pilot's impaired decision-making due to alcohol intoxication and his improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN17LA149Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Adventure Aventura UL · Garden Ridge, TXThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB ERA17FA140Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Dadeville, ALA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to postcrash thermal damage to the engine accessories and the airframe. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to navigate to any of the available forced landing sites within…NTSB CEN17WA142Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationRutan Longez · Cloncoskoran, IrelandOn March 27, 2017, at 1514 coordinated universal time, a Rutan Long-Ez, Irish registration EI-CPI, collided with terrain in Cloncoskoran, Waterford, Ireland, following a loss of engine power. The pilot was fatally injured and the airplane was destroyed. The…NTSB ERA17LA125Accident · Serious injuriesClass 2 · LimitedFinal reportGrob G120TP-A · Abbeville, ALThe flame-out of the engine due to a mis-set fuel control unit at the time of manufacture. Contributing to the accident was the pilots’ delayed recognition that the engine had flamed out, partially due to the operator’s requirement to disable the crew…NTSB ERA17LA120Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150J · Argyle, NYA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent impact with trees.NTSB CEN17LA117Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJude Mike C Side Winder · Paynesville, MNThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, during which he failed to ensure that there was sufficient coolant in the engine reservoir, which resulted in the engine getting too hot and the engine control module shutting down the engine.NTSB WPR17LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Firebaugh, CAA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the improper calibration of the fuel quantity gauge, which led the pilot to believe that there was adequate fuel onboard.NTSB ERA17LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportXtremeair XA42 · West Palm Beach, FLA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no evidence of any preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB WPR17WA073Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna 152 · Hong Kong, ChinaOn February 26, 2017, about 0314 Coordinated Universal Time, a Cessna 152, B-HHN, collided with trees and came to rest in the trees while attempting a forced landing as a result of a reported loss of engine power. The airplane was operated by Hong Kong…NTSB ERA17LA116Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Chatham, NJMaintenance personnel's improper installation and inspection of the crankshaft gear bolt during major overhaul, which resulted in the crankshaft gear disengaging from the accessory gears of the engine and a subsequent loss of power.NTSB CEN17LA110Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar Acft Corp Of Texas M20E · Clever, MOThe failure of the engine No. 2 connecting rod bearing for reasons that could not be determined due to the extensive secondary engine damage.NTSB WPR17LA070Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech F33A · Pomona, CAThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA17FA107Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A45 · Climax, GAThe failure of maintenance personnel to ensure that the throttle and fuel metering unit AN "B" nut was secured, which resulted in a total loss of engine power in flight and a subsequent collision with trees while attempting to land after sunset.NTSB ANC17RA055Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna 172 · Giseong-ri, South KoreaOn February 10, 2017, about 0952 local time, a Cessna 172 airplane, Republic of Korea registration number HL1171, operated by a flight school, sustained minor damage following a forced landing in a shallow river near Giseong-ri, Republic of Korea. The pilot…NTSB ENG17WA012Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationAirbus A320 · Dehli, IndiaOn February 8, 2017, about 1932 local (1402 UTC), a Go Air (Indian air carrier) A320 equipped with Pratt & Whitney PW1127G engines experienced a loss of power in the No. 1 engine. The airplane had to return to Delhi immediately after takeoff because of a low…NTSB ERA17LA102Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportShell John Super SIX · Morganton, NCA loss of engine power and impact with trees and terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB ERA17LA100Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA32R · Friendly, MDA total loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the wreckage revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN17LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Michael E Cozy Mark IV · Anthony, NMA total loss of engine power during climbout for reasons an examination of the engine and fuel system was not able to determine, which resulted in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain.NTSB CEN17LA096Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCook Smith Aviation Repli · Justin, TXA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as the result of a disruption in fuel flow.NTSB ERA17LA098Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210 · Pottsville, PAA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations of the engine and airframe did not reveal any preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN17LA092Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportZenith CH750 Stol · Jennings, LAA failure of the right fuel tank to supply fuel to the engine for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB WPR17LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E17L · Discovery Bay, WAA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB CEN17LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17 30 · Kidron, OHMaintenance personnel’s failure to properly secure the vacuum pump, which resulted in a loss of engine oil and the subsequent total loss of engine power due to oil starvation.NTSB WPR17LA054Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportJohnson Harmon Rocket · Corona, CAA total loss of engine power during takeoff due to fuel starvation as a result of a failure of internal components of the fuel servo.NTSB CEN17LA068Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20 · Nacogdoches, TXThe loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination and testing of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ENG17WA007Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 767 · Toronto, CanadaOn Dec. 21, 2016, an ElAl Boeing 767-300ER, powered by Pratt & Whitney PW4000 turbofan engines, registration number 4X-EAM, while climbing through 13,000 ft. from Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Toronto, Canada, experienced a loss of power of the right…NTSB CEN17LA060Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175C · Millersburg, OHThe pilot's improper in-flight fuel management and his failure to switch the fuel selector to the “both” position in accordance with the Before Landing checklist, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN17LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17 30A · Blaine, MNA total loss of engine power due to a lack of crankshaft lubrication to the No. 4 connecting rod journal.NTSB WPR17LA036Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T210M · Mecca, CAThe total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during approach, which necessitated a gear-up landing on unsuitable terrain.