NTSB investigations, MN
30 cases where the defining event was Loss of engine power (total).
Cases per year
| 2008 | 4 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 1 |
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Query with SQL
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\" = 'MN' 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" = 'MN' 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
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 CEN26LA211Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Montevideo, MNA total loss of engine power on approach due to carburetor icing.NTSB CEN25FA269Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportAero Vodochody L-39C · Granite Falls, MNOn July 21, 2025, about 1728 central daylight time, an Aero Vodochody L-39C airplane, N339L, was substantially damaged during an accident near Granite Falls, Minnesota. The flight instructor, seated in the front seat, sustained serious injuries after ejecting…NTSB CEN25LA114Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportBeech A23-19 · Rochester, MNOn March 9, 2025, about 2215 central daylight time, a Beech A23-19, N4784J, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Rochester, Minnesota. The pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…NTSB CEN25LA046Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRotor Flight Dynamics Dominator · Gilbert, MNA total loss of engine power and subsequent autorotation to a swamp, that resulted in a rollover. Contributing to the pilot’s delayed egression from the gyroplane, was the lack of a restraint system cutting device.NTSB CEN21LA073Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Arden Hills, MNIncorrect connecting rod installation, which resulted in the failure of the nos. 5 and 6 connecting rods and subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN20FA096Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech A36 · Rogers, MNInadequate maintenance that resulted in improper torque to the engine-driven fuel pump inlet fitting, which led to a loss of engine power and forced landing into unsuitable terrain.NTSB CEN19LA281Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportStinson 108 · Grand Rapids, MNA loss of engine power after takeoff for undetermined reasons.NTSB GAA19CA297Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportQuicksilver 2S Sport · Waverly, MNThe pilot's improper preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced, hard landing in a field.NTSB CEN18LA302Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Brainerd, MNTotal loss of engine power due to a fuel supply interruption from the left tank for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in the subsequent forced landing into trees.NTSB CEN18LA237Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportZenith Stol CH701 · Maple Lake, MNThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB CEN17LA117Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJude Mike C Side Winder · Paynesville, MNThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, during which he failed to ensure that there was sufficient coolant in the engine reservoir, which resulted in the engine getting too hot and the engine control module shutting down the engine.NTSB CEN17LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17 30A · Blaine, MNA total loss of engine power due to a lack of crankshaft lubrication to the No. 4 connecting rod journal.NTSB CEN17LA021Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportZenith CH-750 · Morristown, MNA total loss of engine power due to fuel vapor lock. Contributing to the loss of engine power were the corrosion of the spark plugs and the spacing of the electrode gaps.NTSB CEN16LA391Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Cloquet, MNA lack of lubrication in the engine for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information, which resulted in a failure of the No. 4 connecting rod and a subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN14LA486Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Langola Township, MNMaintenance personnel’s failure to apply sufficient torque on the throttle control lever nut, which resulted in a loss of throttle control and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB CEN14CA442Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRockwell International S 2R · Kerkhoven, MNThe pilot failure to see and avoid the guide wire during the aerial application flight.NTSB CEN14LA417Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108 1 · Bruno, MNThe total loss of engine power due to an anomaly with the carburetor system that could not be determined during postaccident examination.NTSB CEN13LA363Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportThomsen Avid Flyer MK IV · Hibbing, MNA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN13CA224Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 65C · Grand Rapids, MNThe student pilot’s failure to adequately lock the primer before takeoff and the flight instructor's failure to verify that the primer was adequately locked.NTSB CEN12LA491Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Fergus Falls, MNA total loss of engine power due to a cracked No. 2 cylinder head.NTSB CEN12LA244Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportT Bird Golden Circle Air II · Clara City, MNThe airplane's loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN11LA499Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502 · Fergus Falls, MNThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane came to rest inverted in water.NTSB CEN10LA431Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-4A · Rochester, MNThe total loss of engine power due to a high-cycle fatigue fracture of a first-stage compressor blade. The reason for the fracture could not be determined during postaccident examination.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 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 CEN09CA322Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStinson 10A · Pickwick, MNThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI08CA266Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301A · Jasper, MNThe pilot's failure to assure the primer control was locked during the aircraft preflight. Factors associated with the accident were the low altitude at which the airplane was operating, the fence, the roadway, and the ditch.NTSB CHI08CA257Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-400A · Luverne, MNThe failure of the compressor turbine blades which resulted in the loss of power. Factors associated with the accident were the low altitude and the trees.NTSB CHI08CA250Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J-3 · North Branch, MNThe loss of engine power as a result of oil starvation to the number one rod bearing and number one connecting rod. Contributing to the accident was the rough terrain.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.