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 ERA09LA284Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Winter Haven, FLA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA09FA283Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech K35 · Lantana, FLA total loss of engine power due to disengagement of the idler gear support pin as a result of improper maintenance.NTSB WPR09LA227Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Colfax, WAA total loss of engine power due to excessive wear in several carburetor components that led to a malfunction of the carburetor.NTSB CEN09CA280Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Opelousas, LAA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to flight.NTSB WPR09LA223Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Puyallup, WAA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s failure to verify the fuel levels in the tanks, and, his failure to select the proper fuel tank.NTSB ANC09LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Chugiak, AKThe flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot during a simulated loss of engine power, and the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat while operating at a reduced engine power while in carburetor icing conditions.NTSB WPR09LA215Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStanton Glastar · Redding, CAA loss of engine power during cruise for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA09LA261Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Hilliard, FLA total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the No. 3 cylinder attachment stud as a result of insufficient torque during installation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s operation of the airplane with a known mechanical deficiency.NTSB WPR09LA213Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Las Vegas, NVLoss of engine power during approach for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR09LA208Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Groveland, CAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA09LA257Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-180C · Moultrie, GAA loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the maintenance technician's failure to detect and correct the condition of the carburetor heat duct.NTSB WPR09LA197Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaytheon A36 · Lopez Island, WAA loss of engine power during cruise flight due to oil starvation. The oil starvation event was due to the failure of maintenance personnel to tighten the aft mounting nuts for the newly installed propeller governor and the pilot’s failure to secure the oil…NTSB CEN09LA250Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJordan Don R Vans RV-6A · Arlington, TXA total loss of engine power due to the failure of both magnetos. Contributing to the accident was the lack of preventative maintenance/inspection of the magnetos.NTSB WPR09LA195Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSungkwon Kim LONG-EZE · Dunsmuir, CAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the forced landing.NTSB ERA09LA238Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportByron J. Moore Zealot · Clermont, FLA loss of engine power due to oil starvation as a result of the previous owner's improper servicing of the engine oil.NTSB CEN09LA239Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Corning, ARA loss of engine power due to the failure of the number one engine cylinder for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA09FA228Incident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Northport, FLInadequate torque on one of the No. 6 connecting rod bolt retaining nuts, which resulted in the connecting rod’s separation from the crankshaft and a subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB WPR09LA177Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 337G · Baker, CAA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA09LA222Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRogers Kenneth J Flaglor Scooter · Griffin, GAA total loss of engine power due to the failure of the engine-driven fuel pump. Contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing and the pilot’s preexisting medical condition.NTSB WPR09LA170Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Madera, CAA total loss of engine power during the initial climb due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to properly monitor the airplane's fuel quantity and to correctly ascertain the fuel on board the airplane prior to takeoff.NTSB WPR09LA169Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · San Carlos, CAA total loss of engine power during the initial climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR09LA166Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportReimus Sonex FR1 · Paso Robles, CAA total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the pilot/builder’s failure to follow the engine manufacturer’s maintenance instructions and apply the correct torque to the rocker arm nuts during maintenance.NTSB ERA09CA205Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Richmond, VAA loss of engine power due to the pilot inadvertently shutting down the engine.NTSB CEN09CA232Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150D · Madison, INThe loss of engine power due to the failure of the engine's muffler which melted and grounded the ignition P-lead wire.NTSB WPR09LA153Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHowes RV-6 · Paulden, AZA total loss of engine power due to oil starvation as a result of a leak from the inadequate weld repair of a high-pressure oil line. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering that resulted in a stall during an…NTSB WPR09CA152Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportKenneth K Knowles Sonex · Cottonwood, AZThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09LA209Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B24R · Bellefontaine, OHThe inadequate torque of the Number 3 cylinder rod bolts by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a failure of the connecting rod and a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN09LA214Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMarlman Stol CH 801 · Fort Morgan, COThe complete loss of engine power, as reported by the pilot, for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR09IA140Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS 350 B2 · Peach Springs, AZA loss of engine power due to the failure of the number three engine bearing as a result of oil starvation due to coked oil obstructing the oil passages.NTSB WPR09CA137Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRudolph Ralph Monroe Starlite · Coachella, CAA total loss of engine power due to oil starvation to the rear crankshaft journal.NTSB DCA09WA031Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBombardier CL-600 · Santander, SpainOn February 24, 2009, about 1750 coordinated universal time, an Air Nostrum CL-600-2B19, registration EC-IKZ, experienced a duel engine failure while on approach to Santander Airport (LEXJ), Santander, Spain. The flight crew were able to restart both engines…NTSB CEN09LA171Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28C-235 · Falcon, COA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel management.NTSB CEN09LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B35 · La Luz, NMA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a blockage in the right fuel tank vent.NTSB WPR09GA119Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 600 · San Clemente, CAFailure of the engine’s number two bearing during cruise flight, which resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB WPR09CA121Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Caldwell, IDThe loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat before reducing power and his failure to clear the engine during a prolonged glide.NTSB WPR09LA117Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Turlock, CAThe loss of engine power due to carburetor icing resulting from the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat. Contributing to the accident was the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.NTSB CEN09WA176Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna 206 · Island of Cebaco, PanamaNot Required. Investigation is being conducted by AAC, Panama.NTSB ERA09LA163Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Pittstown, NJA loss of engine power due to the improper tightening of a fuel hose B-nut by maintenance personnel during engine installation.NTSB WPR09CA113Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172D · Bow, WAA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to verify the fuel quantity on board.NTSB ERA09WA153Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationCessna 421B · Nassau, BahamasOn January 29, 2009, at 2130 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 421B, Bahamian registration C6-DXL, operated by a private individual as an air ambulance, experienced a loss of engine power while on approach to the Lynden Pindling International Airport (MYNN),…NTSB ERA09CA142Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Titusville, FLA loss of engine power during approach due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning.NTSB WPR09LA097Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Honolulu, HIAn oil starvation induced catastrophic engine failure due to the fracture and separation of the propeller governor oil line, which was a result of inadequate inspection by maintenance personnel.NTSB WPR09CA090Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMulec Frank A FP-404 · Hilo, HIA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a clogged fuel filter.NTSB ERA09LA137Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Jasper, GAA total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB CEN09LA124Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLavigna Lancair IV P · Iola, KSThe total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR09LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRowland GS-2 Sport · Ramona, CAA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09CA121Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150M · Greene, IAA loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the rough, snow-covered terrain.NTSB CEN09LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCotton Galen M Helicycle · Houston, TXThe loss of engine power during a hover landing which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN09LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201 · Santo Domingo Pueblo, NMA loss of engine power due a loss of oil pressure resulting in heat distress and mechanical failure of the engine. The reason for the loss of oil pressure was not determined.NTSB CEN09CA104Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20C · Edgewood, NMA total loss of engine power while at cruise altitude for undetermined reasons.