NTSB investigations, IL
47 cases where the defining event was Loss of engine power (total).
Cases per year
| 2008 | 6 |
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| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 2 |
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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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'IL' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'IL' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND 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 CEN27LA025AccidentLimited investigationInvestigation openHowell Mark R RV-8 · Geneseo, ILNTSB CEN26LA283Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportVelocity Velocity · Palmyra, ILOn August 10, 2026, about 1248 central daylight time, an experimental Velocity 173 FG Elite II airplane, N6954K, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Palmyra, Illinois. The pilot and two passengers sustained no injuries. The…NTSB CEN26LA074Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPitts S1S · Carbondale, ILA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting from an uncommanded change to the fuel servo mixture position due to the improperly installed mixture cable.NTSB CEN25LA322Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Joliet, ILThe failure of the No. 2 cylinder exhaust valve, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN25LA078Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportZenith Stol CH750 · Byron, ILThe pilot inadvertently moved the ignition key to the off position and broke the key, which resulted in a loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing.NTSB CEN22FA383Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportMooney M20K · Hanna City, ILA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB DCA22FA157Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech A35 · Centralia, ILThe pilot’s unsuccessful attempt to switch fuel tanks, which resulted in fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the uninstalled fuel selector handle warning device.NTSB CEN22LA312Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Decatur, ILFracture of the compressor turbine (CT) blades due to creep.NTSB CEN21LA402Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMurphy Renegade II · Sheridan, ILA total loss of engine power during initial climb due to a piston seizure.NTSB CEN21LA221Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36 · Pinckneyville, ILThe total loss of engine power due to oil starvation. The reason for the oil starvation could not be determined based on available evidence.NTSB CEN19FA210Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportBeech A36 · Chebanse, ILA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN19LA098Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA32R · Waterloo, ILThe loss of engine power due to a connecting rod failure for reasons that could not be determined due to secondary mechanical damage, which resulted in a subsequent forced landing.NTSB CEN18FA235Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415 D · Monmouth, ILA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB CEN18LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Grayslake, ILThe failure of the No. 4 connecting rod due to inadequate oil lubrication for reasons that could not be determined because the postaccident engine examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have caused a lack of lubrication.NTSB CEN17LA338Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGolden Eagle Chief · Mt. Zion, ILA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB CEN17LA309Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-802A · Galesburg, ILA total loss of engine power due to the fracture of a single 1st stage compressor rotor airfoil in high-cycle fatigue as a result of the erosion and thinning of the airfoil's leading edge. Contributing to the fractured airfoil and loss of engine power was the…NTSB CEN17LA180Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrokaw Bergon F Zodiac · Orangeville, ILThe total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN16LA335Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Cave-In-Rock, ILA total loss of engine power due to air entering the fuel system for reasons that could not be determined based on available information. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inability to restart the engine due to the check valve assembly design.NTSB CEN16LA218Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · East St. Louis, ILA total loss of engine power due to fracture of the piston pin, which led to fatigue cracking and eventual fracture of the adjacent connecting rod.NTSB CEN16LA096Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRaymond Z Brown Condor · Centralia, ILThe failure of the prerotator belt, which impeded the engine's timing belt and resulted in a loss of engine power at low altitude.NTSB CEN15LA231Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Columbia, ILA total loss of engine power while maneuvering at low altitude for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination.NTSB CEN15LA114Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Pontiac, ILThe flight instructor’s loss of directional control during an attempted go-around with a crosswind. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during examination of the engine.NTSB CEN14LA316Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGrazhopper Trike · Ottawa, ILThe noncertificated pilot’s improper decision to operate the powered-parachute at low altitude through mist in a confined area while he was impaired by multiple sedating medications, which resulted in his loss of control of the parachute and subsequent impact…NTSB CEN14LA309Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchumacher Challenger II · St. Joesph, ILThe total loss of engine power due to a lack of lubrication following the in-flight failure of the mechanical oil injection pump. Contributing to the accident was the temporary obscuration of the pilot's forward visibility due to sun glare during the forced…NTSB CEN14LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Milan, ILThe pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat while operating the airplane in atmospheric conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing during a short final approach.NTSB CEN13LA536Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSweet Wayne A Bushby Mustang II · Woodstock, ILThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN13LA473Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Nauvoo, ILA fatigue failure of an engine compressor turbine blade, which resulted in extensive secondary engine damage and a complete loss of engine power.NTSB CEN13LA398Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFlight Design Ctls · Sandwich, ILThe pilot’s failure to recognize the formation of carburetor ice during cruise descent and apply carburetor heat, which resulted in the total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN13LA204Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Cordova, ILA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident test run of the engine revealed no mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN13IA008Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMueller Michael Walter Challenger II CW SPC · Sandwich, ILA total loss of engine power due to significant engine corrosion. Contributing to the accident was inadequate engine maintenance.NTSB CEN12LA632Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBruce M Barrett Stolp Starlet SA500 · Shelbyville, ILAn abrupt, complete loss of engine power during cruise flight 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 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 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 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 CEN11LA656Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportQuicksilver GT400 · Bolingbrook, ILThe loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination of the engine or airframe.NTSB CEN11FA425Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Romeoville, ILA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s inadequate fuel planning.NTSB CEN11FA227Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportLancair LC41-550FG · Carbondale, ILThe fatigue fracture and subsequent failure of the No. 2 cylinder exhaust valve during cruise flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN10LA437Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-602 · Yates City, ILThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10LA420Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Toulin, ILA partial loss of engine power as a result of a cracked cylinder and the reduced visibility due to the oil-covered windshield.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 CEN09LA285Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell International 112A · Metropolis, ILA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI08CA255Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182C · Sparta, ILThe pilot's inadequate preflight/planning which resulted in the failure to assure an adequate fuel supply for the flight and the improper flare during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the ditch that the airplane contacted.NTSB CHI08CA183Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChallenger II · Williamsfield, ILThe loss of engine power for undertermined reasons and the unsuitable landing area encountered during the forced landing. Contributing to the accident were the trees and the residence.NTSB CHI08CA175Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A36 · Dwight, ILThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the highway signpost that the airplane impacted during the landing rollout.NTSB CHI08LA171Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Watseka, ILThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI08LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMorrison E-Racer · Aurora, ILAn undetermined failure in the high-pressure fuel system, and the subsequent loss of engine power and in-flight fire. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's restricted visibility due to the smoke in the cockpit, failure of the aileron control during…NTSB CHI08CA170Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportKindig Sonex · Metropolis, ILThe loss of engine power for undermined reasons and the low altitude at the time of engine power loss while turning. An additional cause was the proper touchdown point not attained by the pilot, A contributing factor was the runway lights.