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"
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 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
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 ANC10LA056Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Iliamna, AKThe total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to a fractured crankshaft.NTSB ERA11WA157Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBeech 300 · Jundiai, BrazilOn June 29, 2010, about 1910 UTC, a Beech 300, Brazilian registration PP-EPD, operated by The Government of the State of Amazonas, Brazil had a blown tire during the landing roll following a forced landing shortly after takeoff from Jundiai Airport (SBJD),…NTSB CEN10CA359Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28R · McGregor, TXA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the severity of injuries was the airplane's lack of shoulder harnesses.NTSB WPR10LA316Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcGlashan T-51 Mustang · Columbia, CAA loss of engine power during approach due to thermal damage to the engine's electronic ignition module. Contributing to the accident was the builder’s placement of the ignition module near the engine’s exhaust.NTSB ERA10LA335Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210D · Babylon, NYThe loss of engine power due to the failure of the oil filter gasket and the subsequent engine oil depletion.NTSB ERA10CA333Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportQuartz Mountain Aerospace 11E · Inglis, FLA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's fuel mismanagement.NTSB CEN10CA362Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Grand Junction, COThe total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR10CA314Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206B · Rickreall, ORA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to ensure that adequate fuel was aboard for the flight.NTSB ERA10GA320Accident · 3 fatalFinal reportCessna T210L · Lock Haven, PAThe total loss of engine power resulting from the fatigue failure of the engine's number 2 cylinder exhaust valve. The fatigue failure was due to valve guide wear that led to excessive clearance between the valve and valve guide. Contributing to the accident…NTSB CEN10CA330Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft DCO-65 · Akron, OHThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10LA316Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcculloch Jerry RV-4 · Pageland, SCMaintenance personnel’s improper installation and inspection of the crankshaft idler gear, which resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB CEN10FA322Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23 · Rochester, MNThe loss of engine power and the pilot's subsequent loss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10CA332Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Hot Springs, ARA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadvertent closure of the fuel valve. Contributing to the accident were the unmarked fuel shutoff valve and the pilot's inexperience in the accident airplane.NTSB CEN10CA317Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G · Plymouth, MIThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, which led to carburetor icing and a loss of engine power following takeoff.NTSB WPR10LA284Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Ontario, CAA loss of engine power due to the in-flight separation of the 1-3-5 cylinder induction tube elbow, which was caused by the improper installation of the induction tube elbow by maintenance personnel.NTSB CEN10CA313Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8F · Shell Knob, MOA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10LA307Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Tampa, FLThe total loss of engine power due to inadequate torgue on the crankcase bolts. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate inspection performed 19.5 hours prior to the accident.NTSB WPR10CA283Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G-4A · Shaw Island, WAThe passenger's inadvertent movement of the mixture control during climb, resulting in a loss of engine power.NTSB CEN10LA306Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Marietta, OHThe total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the No. 2 cylinder attachment fasteners as a result of improper engine overhaul practices.NTSB WPR10LA280Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F33 · Marana, AZThe loss of engine power while maneuvering to land for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR10CA278Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 · La Verne, CAA loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadvertent movement of the mixture control.NTSB ERA10LA297Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B19 · Rockohoma, NYThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in a total loss of engine power during the initial climb due to fuel contamination.NTSB CEN10LA298Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Pollard, ARA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10CA297Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Humble, TXA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel management.NTSB WPR10FA277Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Spokane, WAA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation and the student pilot's failure to maintain main rotor rpm.…NTSB WPR10LA272Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEagle Eagle DW-1 · Waterville, WAA worn wire in the magneto system, which allowed intermittent grounding and a loss of engine power.NTSB CEN10LA281Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Atchison, KSThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10LA276Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCovell Kevin Scott Vans RV-4 · Collinsville, OKA loss of engine power shortly after takeoff for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to make a 180-degree turn at low level.NTSB ERA10LA284Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 337G · High Springs, FLThe pilot's failure to follow the published engine-out procedures after a total loss of power in the rear engine. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintenance and inspection of the engine by the pilot and maintenance personnel.NTSB ERA10FA283Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C-1 · Boxborough, MAThe FAA inspector's rapid reduction of power which resulted in a loss of engine power and his decision to initiate a turn during the autorotation without sufficient altitude to clear obstacles. Contributing to the accident was the FAA’s lack of comprehensive…NTSB WPR10LA251Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210A · Benson, AZA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a loss of fuel pressure caused by the fuel pump screws being loose. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance.NTSB WPR10LA248Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Arbuckle, CAInsufficient clamping force to the connecting rod bolt, which resulted in looseness in the connecting rod bearing area that led to the fatigue fracture of the connecting rod and a subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB WPR10LA247Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R · Glenn, CALoss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN10LA253Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDearmond Clint RV-6A · Sheboygan, WIThe loss of engine power due to a fuse failure in the ignition system.NTSB CEN10LA242Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJorritsma Jerrold S Berkut · Loveland, COA loss of engine power due to a malfunction of the fuel controller resulting in a compressor stall.NTSB WPR10LA232Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Mendon, UTA loss of engine power due to a failure of the magnetos as a result of inadequate maintenance.NTSB WPR10LA235Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · South Bend, WAA loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a runway overrun.NTSB CEN10LA235Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36TC · El Paso, TXA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR10LA214Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164A · Madera, CAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR10LA210Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Tooele, UTThe complete loss of power in one engine due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to reposition the cross-feed valve prior to takeoff and the flight instructor's failure to monitor the pilot's actions. Contributing to the accident was the…NTSB ERA10LA235Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Avon Park, FLThe operator's failure to correct known deficiencies with the carburetor, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing by the pilot. Also causal was the operator's decision to rent the airplane in an unairworthy condition.NTSB CEN10CA214Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Dexter, MOA loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB DCA11WA118Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBell 412 - EP · Warri, NigeriaOn April 16, 2010, about 1255 UTC, 5N-BFU, Bell 412EP, operated by Bristow Pan African Airline, had a loss of power followed by an autorotative landing and collision with the ground at Warri, Delta State, Nigeria. There were no injuries to the 3 occupants.…NTSB WPR10LA202Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCostruzioni AeronauticheTecnam P2002 Sierra · Tooele, UTA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10LA216Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSmith Richard D JR Revolution Mini 500 · Middleboro, MAA loss of engine coolant, which resulted in a loss of engine power during the pilot’s attempt to cushion a precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident was a disconnected engine coolant hose and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB WPR10LA196Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Leavenworth, WAThe failure of the number two cylinder exhaust and intake valves for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB ERA10FA202Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172E · West Milford, NJThe complete loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA10LA203Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLopez Phillip Jabiru J250 · Middletown, DEThe pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat, which resulted in the formation of carburetor icing and a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN10FA180Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B36TC · Dayton, OHThe complete loss of engine power due to failure of the No. 1 main bearing, and the secondary failure of a crankcase through-bolt and the fuel pump drive coupling. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to attempt a return to the airport for a…NTSB ERA10TA197Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 182P · Frederick, MDA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons following a reported severe turbulence encounter.