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 NYC08CA146Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportQuad City Ultralight Challenger I · Rayle, GAA loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC08LA137Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Middlesboro, KYThe mechanic's improper maintenance installation of the No. 1 cylinder rocker arms which led to oil starvation and a loss of engine power.NTSB LAX08LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402C · Mercury, NVA loss of power to both engines resulting from a fitting failure and leak at the right fuel selector valve that allowed fuel from the right tank to be lost overboard, and that then introduced air into the left engine's fuel lines during an attempted…NTSB SEA08LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAircraft Mfg & Dev. CH 2000 · Scottsdale, AZThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident were the sign and a vehicle.NTSB ERA10WA508Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationMooney M20J · Buenos Aires, ArgentinaOn March 5, 2008, about 1130 universal coordinated time, a Mooney M20J, LV-MPT, experienced a total loss of engine power during cruise flight and performed a forced landing to a field near Buenos Aires, Argentina. The foreign certificated private pilot and a…NTSB SEA08LA084Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaytheon B36TC · Mammoth, CAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was dense snow covering the level terrain.NTSB DFW08CA142Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNorth American T-28D · Sherman, TXLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the soft terrain.NTSB NYC08LA116Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Industries DA 20 · Key West, FLA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX08LA066Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBartle Lancair IV-P · Murrieta/Temecu, CAA total loss of engine power while on approach due to the electrical overload of a fuse caused by the builder's inadequate design and installation of the electrical ignition system.NTSB LAX08LA064Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Willcox, AZA loss of engine power while on final approach due to multiple grounding faults in the ignition system as a result of poor ignition system maintenance.NTSB NYC08LA107Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChrister Vans RV9-A · Princeton, NJA loss of engine power due to the pilot/owner's improper installation of a new ignition/fuel control system for the engine. Contributing was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB NYC08LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaytheon A36 · Pahokee, FLThe pilot's decision to depart with a known deficiency with the engine, which resulted in a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power due to the failure of the engine-driven fuel pump.NTSB LAX08LA063Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWilson RV-7 · Nevada City, CAThe improper installation of the fuel pump, leading to a fatigue failure of the pump's lever arm and subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB LAX08LA059Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMunson RV-6A · Stanwood, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed above stall (Vs) during an emergency landing that lead to a stall and uncontrolled descent. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA08FA071Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas 369E · Hilo, HIA leak in the fuel filter pressure differential switch that resulted in a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was uneven terrain that hindered a successful emergency landing.NTSB DFW08TA066Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportHughes OH-6 · Valentine, TXThe contract mechanic's failure to properly secure the castellated nut that attached the governor lever control rod to the idler bell crank. Contributing to the accident was the lack of maintenance oversight by the operator.NTSB SEA08LA068Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Mukilteo, WALoss of engine power while on final approach for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was a power line.NTSB LAX08LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSmith Zodiac 601XL · Murrieta, CAA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which was induced by the electrical system lacking sufficient power to run all of the electrical devices on the airplane and the electrical fuel pump.NTSB DEN08LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMacAdams Titan Tornado 912 · Rock Springs, WYThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the snow covered ravine.NTSB MIA08LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Kissimmee, FLThe probable cause of this accident is undetermined.NTSB MIA08LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5B · Norwood, MAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. *This report was modified on May 20, 2008.*NTSB SEA08LA063Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Centerville, WAA loss of engine power due to carburetor icing conditions and the failure of the pilot to use the correct amount of carburetor heat for the existing conditions.NTSB CHI08LA067Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportZiermann RV8 · Garrison, MNThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during cruise and the misjudged flare resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the frozen lake to which the pilot performed a forced landing.NTSB NYC08LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 407 · DeLand, FLA total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of a third stage turbine wheel blade.NTSB MIA08LA035Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Spotsylvania, VAThe pilot's failure to follow the checklist and failure to achieve the proper touchdown point during a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was a loss of engine power due to a cracked No. 4 top sparkplug insulator, resulting in pre-ignition/detonation…NTSB MIA08LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCostruzioni Aeronautiche P2002 Sierra · Stevensville, MDA loss of engine power due to the failure of company maintenance personnel to comply with engine manufacturers requirements for carburetor adjustment during the 100-hour inspection.