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 CEN12LA460Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportChamberlain Gerald Escapade · Rutland, OHThe pilot’s inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the inadvertent stall during the pilot’s emergency landing and the pilot’s decision to continue flight in deteriorating…NTSB WPR12LA313Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Wells, NVA loss of engine power during the final landing approach for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA12LA468Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · North Myrtle Beach, SCA total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB CEN12LA455Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175A · Shelby, ILThe loss of engine power due to oil starvation for reasons that could not be determined because engine examinations revealed no malfunctions or failures that would have led to oil starvation.NTSB CEN12WA523Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationAir Tractor AT802 · San Rafael, SpainOn July 16, 2012, about 1430 coordinated universal time, a Spanish-registered Air Tractor AT-802 airplane, EC-HMD, performed a forced landing following a loss of engine power near San Rafael, Ibiza, Spain. The pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured. The…NTSB CEN12LA446Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSC Iar Sa Brasov IAR 825 · Peru, ILThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN12LA437Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Mott, NDThe rupture of a corroded oil line, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to oil starvation.NTSB CEN12LA508Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · South Wayne, WIInternal engine component failures, which resulted from oil starvation due to debris in the oil system.NTSB ERA12WA451Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationEmbraer EMB820 · Espinosa Municipality, BrazilOn July 6, 2012, at 1340 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Piper PA-31-350 (Embraer 820C), Brazilian registration PT-ENG, operated by Microsurvev Aerogeof. E Cons. Cient. Ltda, was destroyed during a forced landing following a loss of power to both engines.…NTSB ERA12LA432Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiel Emeraude · Banner Elk, NCThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the engine was not examined.NTSB ERA12LA422Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Mc Kinnon, TNThe separation of the piston connecting rod from the crankshaft due to inadequate installation from a mechanic, resulting in a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN12LA401Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23 · Baltic, OHLoss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of particulate contaminant on the carburetor screens.NTSB WPR12LA277Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRehn Kitfox IV · Vancouver, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during an attempt to return to the runway immediately after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was foreign debris in the right-hand carburetor bowl, which precipitated a loss…NTSB ERA12LA417Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuters Arnis V Legend · Glenwood, FLThe total loss of engine power due to the airplane builder’s improper installation of the fuel control unit condition lever cables, which resulted in the airplane’s subsequent forced landing.NTSB ANC12LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Gustavus, AKThe fatigue failure of the engine crankshaft for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident metallurgical examination.NTSB WPR12LA286Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Watsonville, CAA total loss of engine power during approach for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA12LA411Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportUniversal Stinson 108 · Portland, MEA fatigue failure of the No. 3 piston skirt, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and the subsequent ditching in the ocean.NTSB WPR12LA309Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Rock Springs, WYThe total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation because of the incorrectly installed fuel cap. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue the flight using fuel from the left fuel tank after she observed fuel streaming from the…NTSB ERA12LA410Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J5A · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean)A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the aircraft sank after ditching and was not recovered.NTSB ANC12CA059Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDosser Dale A Blade 582 · Two Rivers, AKThe total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fouled spark plugs, which resulted from a stuck mixture control.NTSB ERA12LA405Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Miami, FLThe pilots’ operation of the airplane with an insufficient supply of engine oil, resulting in engine seizure and total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA12LA400Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBarney Oldfield Baby Lakes · Anderson, SCA total loss of engine power as a result of an inadequate amount of lubricating oil in the engine. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper preflight inspection.NTSB ERA12LA394Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Ocilla, GAA failure of the No. 2 cylinder connecting rod due to a lack of lubrication, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB WPR12CA257Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182A · Colfax, WAThe total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the missing carburetor drain plug, which had not been secured with safety wire.NTSB WPR12LA253Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172B · San Andreas, CAA loss of engine power in cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN12LA348Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Bangor, MIThe pilot’s failure to properly service the fuel system, and subsequent decision to conduct the flight with known fuel system deficiencies, which led to the total loss of engine power.NTSB WPR12CA236Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206B · Burbank, WAThe failure of maintenance personnel to properly torque an air tube fitting, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB WPR12LA247Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28R · Peoria, AZA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB WPR12LA227Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · San Diego, CAA total loss of engine power while maneuvering for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA12LA366Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Longboat Key, FLUnknown personnel's failure to comply with the engine manufacturer's engine fuel pump replacement guidance, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to the engine fuel pump failure.NTSB CEN12LA326Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Ozark, ARThe failure of a connecting rod due to oil starvation.NTSB WPR12LA217Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJackson TOP DOG · Apple Valley, CAA loss of engine power during the initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because the anomalies revealed during the postaccident examination would not have necessarily precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate…NTSB CEN12LA309Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportQuicksilver Sprint II · Lebanon, ILThe total loss of engine power due to a fatigue failure of the crankshaft, attributed to the relative movement between the crankshaft and flywheel assembly.NTSB CEN12LA302Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTroyer Kitfox 3 · Elm Creek, NEThe pilot’s failure to verify the amount of oil in the injection oil reservoir before takeoff, which resulted in an insufficient fuel/oil ratio and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB CEN12LA296Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-7-420AC · Hanover Township, MIA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during an exhaustive postaccident examination of the engine and its components.NTSB CEN12LA289Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Grants, NMThe loss of engine power due to an excessively rich fuel mixture that occurred during operations at idle power settings at a high density altitude. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s poor decision-making in choosing to practice an…NTSB CEN12LA288Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDonald K Stovall Pietenpol Aircamper · Rose Hill, KSThe loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB ERA12WA504Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationPiper PA-28-235 · Tartu, EstoniaOn May 4, 2012, about 2055 universal coordinated time, a Piper PA-28-235, Latvian registration YL-MED, was substantially damaged when it impacted a ditch, during a forced landing at night after a loss of power near Tartu Ulenurme Airport (EETU), Tartu,…NTSB WPR12LA190Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210 · Elberta, UTA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN12LA257Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportClifton Breezy · Laneville, TXA loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.NTSB WPR12LA182Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMays Kitfox Lite 2 · Cedarville, CAA loss of engine power during cruise flight due to air in the fuel system. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s incorrect maintenance that did not properly secure the fuel lines.NTSB CEN12LA253Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBumford-Royer Christen Eagle II · Pearland, TXA loose B nut on the fuel inlet line due to maintenance personnel’s application of insufficient torque on the nut at an unknown time, which resulted in a fuel leak and a subsequent total loss of engine power during initial climb.NTSB ERA12LA293Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPrendergast John/Vans RV-7A · Gerrardstown, WVThe pilot/builder's misjudgment of the required spacer width needed after engine housing lap grinding, which resulted in bearing oil hole misalignment and insufficient internal engine lubrication.NTSB ERA12LA285Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWilloughby Pete A Streak Shadow · Salem, WVA total loss of engine power due to a piston seizure that resulted from a fuel system restriction and poorly secured fuel lines. Contributing to the accident were the pilot/builder’s failure to follow the engine manufacturer procedures and his use of…NTSB CEN12LA244Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportT Bird Golden Circle Air II · Clara City, MNThe airplane's loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN12LA245Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNelson Sydney/Nelson Diann Zodiac XL · Medina, OHA cracked fuel line, which resulted in a loss of fuel pressure and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB ERA12LA274Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Daytona Beach, FLA total loss of engine power due to a catastrophic engine failure, the origin of which could not be determined during postaccident examination.NTSB WPR12LA161Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Casper, WYA total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to a failed piston pin plug, which resulted in engine oil contamination and subsequent oil starvation. Contributing to the loss of power was the failure of maintenance personnel to identify contaminants…NTSB ERA12FA265Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportSapp Larry E Seawind 3000 · Deland, FLA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the damage and postimpact fire precluded thorough examination of the engine and its systems.NTSB CEN12LA224Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206B · Winterset, IAThe loss of oil pressure to the No. 4 connecting rod journal and the subsequent loss of engine power.