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 WPR10CA084Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGolden Circle Tierra I · Jensen, UTA loss of engine power, as reported by the pilot, for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10FA028Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Zephyrhills, FLA total loss of engine power during a night approach for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10WA044Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationBritten Norman BN2A · Kralendijk, Bonaire, NTOn October 22, 2009, about 1417 universal coordinated time, a Britten Norman BN-2A/26, PJ-SUN, experienced a right engine failure during cruise flight, and subsequently ditched in the Caribbean Sea, near Kralendijk, Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles. The airplane…NTSB WPR10FA027Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210G · Provo, UTA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB CEN10LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Peoria, ILA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during climb out after takeoff, which resulted in a forced landing to a roadway.NTSB CEN10FA021Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Rifle, COThe pilot’s failure to properly identify the power lever and, instead, manipulating the propeller condition lever.NTSB WPR10LA021Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerotrike Naked Cobra · Virgin, UTA loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPalen AVRO-504K · Rhinebeck, NYA loss of engine power due to the in-flight separation of the number 3 cylinder valve rocker arm attachment hardware. Contributing to the accident was the improper maintenance inspection of the engine.NTSB WPR10LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2004 Bravo · Franklin, CAA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, as a result of the certified flight instructor's improper fuel system management.NTSB ERA10LA013Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Marathon, FLA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR10LA003Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMateskon Fisher DAK · Bozeman, MTA loss of engine power due to shearing of the crankshaft gear cluster bolts. Contributing to the accident was the lack of regular overhaul periods as recommended by the engine manufacturer.NTSB WPR10LA001Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Mitchell, ORThe pilot’s lack of understanding of the airplane’s fuel system, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN09WA598Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationSchweizer 269C · Blackpool, United KingdomOn September 22, 2009, at 1104 universal coordinated time, a Schweizer 269C helicopter, United Kingdom registered G-LINX, registered to Heli-Lynx Limited, was destroyed when it impacted terrain near Blackpool, Lancashire, England. Visual meteorological…NTSB WPR09LA460Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Valley Center, CAThe failure of the engine’s camshaft due to fatigue of unknown origin.NTSB ERA09LA532Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan Navion · Fire Island, NYA total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel starvation as a result of a deteriorated fuel gasket.NTSB CEN09IA595Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech V35 · Nacogdoches, TXThe complete loss of engine power due to failure of the number two connecting rod. The reason for the connecting rod failure could not be determined.NTSB WPR09LA458Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCassutt III M · Reno, NVThe loss of engine power due to failure of the No. 2 connecting rod as a result of operation of the engine at excessive temperatures.NTSB WPR09LA454Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLewis Jennings Nieuport 11 · Pahrump, NVA total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to a failure of the engine's sole magneto.NTSB WPR09LA452Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Santa Paula, CAA total loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA09LA523Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 208 · Sheffield, MAA total loss of engine power due to a failure of the 1st stage sun gear output splines for unknown reasons, which resulted in a power turbine overspeed condition, with subsequent blade distress/release.NTSB ERA09LA517Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Hillsville, VAThe total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB ERA09LA509Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHebert Kitfox Speedster · Morrisville, VTA total loss of engine power during the initial climb after takeoff for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09LA576Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170A · Grain Valley, MOA loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat.NTSB ERA09LA511Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Creation 582SL · Strafford, NHA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR09LA431Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Oroville, CAA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA09LA516Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSiai-Marchetti F.260 · Atlanta, GAA total loss of engine power due to a fuel system air leak as a result of a deteriorated O-ring seal in the fuel shut-off cock. Contributing to the accident was the exceedance of the suggested overhaul schedule for the fuel shut-off cock.NTSB CEN09LA572Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWright Bruce M Avid Flyer · Hitchcock, TXA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA09LA491Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMyers Donald E Kitfox 4 · Flintstone, MDA total loss of engine power due to the lack of sufficient lubrication and the pilot/owner’s failure to adequately service the airplane’s engine.NTSB ERA09CA493Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech B19 · Thomasville, PAA partial loss of engine power due to a partial blockage of the carburetor fuel inlet filter.NTSB CEN09WA607Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationEurocopter AS350 B2 · Némisko, CanadaOn August 28, 2009, at 1200 eastern daylight time, a Eurocopter model AS350 B2 (AStar), s/n 3292, Canadian registration C-FHAP, experienced a loss of engine power during cruise flight near Némisko, Québec, Canada. The helicopter was substantially damaged…NTSB CEN09CA560Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Gonvick, MNA loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat.NTSB WPR09LA422Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210K · Show Low, AZA total loss of engine power due to the displaced oil filter adapter gasket, which resulted in an oil leak and oil exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB ERA09LA490Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Bainbridge, GAA total loss of engine power due to the loss of camshaft timing as a result of the displacement of the idler gear assembly.NTSB ERA09WA486Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationCessna 208 · La Tortuga, VenezuelaOn August 26, 2009, about 1152 UTC, a Cessna 208B, Venezuelan registration YV1182, registered to and operated by Linea Turista Aerotuy (LTA), as a scheduled domestic passenger flight, had a total loss of engine power. The airline transport (ATP) rated pilot…NTSB ERA09LA494Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201 · Luray, VAA total loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA09LA481Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Rockaway, NJA total loss of engine power due to oil starvation for undetermined reasons.NTSB ANC09LA086Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Chugiak, AKThe pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing.NTSB ERA09LA473Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFlight Design Ctsw · Okeechobee, FLA total loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA09LA470Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · McRae, GAA total loss of engine power due to pre-ignition/detonation as a result of a fuel control malfunction.NTSB CEN09CA531Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportFisher Michael H T-BIRD II · Dundee, OHA total loss of engine power due to the failure of the outer crankshaft seal.NTSB WPR09LA395Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Glendale, AZA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA09LA460Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · Acworth, GAThe loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the third-stage turbine wheel airfoil.NTSB ERA09LA456Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Winchester, VAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to ensure an adequate quantity of fuel was available for the flight.NTSB CEN09CA497Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportunknown kit · Abbeville, LAA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09LA503Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT401 · Waterloo, IAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR09LA382Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Salt Lake City, UTA total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the failure of the crankshaft gear.NTSB CEN09LA487Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Black River Falls, WIThe loss of engine power during cruise due to the number two cylinder piston connecting rod failure for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA09LA438Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChristopher John P CHR-1 · Norridgewock, MEA loss of engine power due to a broken crankshaft for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA09CA505Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportQuicksilver Sport 2S · Geneva, FLOil starvation due to air in the engine oil supply line, which resulted in engine seizure during initial climb.NTSB WPR09LA369Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrown Michael Kitfox IV · Escondido, CAA total loss of power due to an oil exhaustion induced seizure of the engine. The pilot's decision to continue flight to the original destination after becoming aware of the in-flight oil leak instead of landing at an intermediate airport to investigate the…