NTSB investigations, 2008
180 cases where the defining event was Loss of engine power (total).
Cases per year
| 2008 | 180 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 167 |
| 2010 | 175 |
| 2011 | 174 |
| 2012 | 166 |
| 2013 | 167 |
| 2014 | 152 |
| 2015 | 157 |
| 2016 | 142 |
| 2017 | 148 |
| 2018 | 137 |
| 2019 | 141 |
| 2020 | 94 |
| 2021 | 183 |
| 2022 | 111 |
| 2023 | 108 |
| 2024 | 117 |
| 2025 | 176 |
| 2026 | 131 |
Where
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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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2008
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 year(c."eventDate") = 2008 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 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.NTSB ERA09LA098Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHess John L Spezio II · Newville, PAA loss of engine power due to carburetor ice as a result of the pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat.NTSB ERA09FA093Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 36 · Louisville, KYThe pilot’s continued operation of the aircraft with known deficiencies. Contributing to this accident was the improper sealing of the engine case during overhaul.NTSB WPR09CA064Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502 · Dinuba, CAThe failure of maintenance personnel to properly install the engine's Py line correctly, which resulted in the total loss of engine power and subsequent force landing. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain.NTSB ERA09LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · New Bern, NCA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA09CA097Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportMiller Long EZ/XP · Wauchula, FLA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09CA092Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Auxvasse, MOthe pilot's improper engine recovery procedures after a power-off stall which resulted in a loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper off-field landing procedures, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB WPR09LA050Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Coalinga, CAThe loss of engine power while in climb to cruise flight for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR09LA049Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaytheon G36 · Porterville, CAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR09LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369HS · Fillmore, UTThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a loose fuel filter upper drain cap, which was not properly secured by maintenance personnel.NTSB WPR09LA039Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrantly B-2B · Camas, WAA loss of engine power for undermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the low altitude and airspeed, which precluded making a safe autorotation.NTSB CEN09CA064Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Stafford, KSA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09LA051Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJohnson Leonard G Cozy MK-IV · Osceola, MOA total loss of engine power due to an obstruction of airflow as a result of the pilot's inadvertent actuation of the landing brake.NTSB ERA09CA046Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHilderson Oswald Aventura HP · Weirwood, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane following an in-flight encounter with turbulence during approach, which led to a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and subsequent forced landing into trees.NTSB ERA09LA031Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Carroll Township, PAA total loss of engine power due to the improper assembly of the compressor discharge tubes to the combustion liner.NTSB WPR09LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNaval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 · Rialto, CAA total loss of engine power during initial climb due to an interruption in fuel flow through an improperly assembled carburetor.NTSB CEN09LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Angleton, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the pilot to execute the forced landing.NTSB WPR09FA015Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Markleeville, CAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to choose a suitable landing area.NTSB ERA09CA014Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-50 · Epping, NHThe pilot's improper preflight inspection and his decision to fly an unairworthy airplane.NTSB WPR09LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Placerville, CAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR09CA006Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210-5(205) · Payson, UTThe total loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident were a dark night and a cherry orchard at the location where the pilot executed the forced landing.NTSB CEN09LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Houston, TXThe total loss of engine power due to a fracture in the oil filter adapter housing. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB ERA09LA001Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBezinque Alisport-Silent · Vero Beach, FLThe failure of the electric fuel boost pump which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA09IA499Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · Allentown, PAThe fatigue failure of a blade in the second-stage turbine wheel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB MIA08LA204Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Falmouth, KYA loss of engine power 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 ANC08LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-210C · Delta Junction, AKA total loss of engine power during takeoff due to the non-certificated pilot's inadvertent selection of the mixture control instead of the carburetor heat and his lack of training/qualification.NTSB LAX08WA302Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationBell 407T · Talbot Bay, AustraliaNoneNTSB LAX08LA299Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Carlsbad, CAThe loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC08LA317Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSorrell Skybolt · Williamstown, KYA loss of engine power due to oil starvation as a result of improper servicing (removal of preserving fluid) of the engine after it had been returned from storage.NTSB ANC08LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-19 · Palmer, AKA total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB DFW08FA228Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAmerican Champion 7GCBC · Wichita Falls, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain safe flying airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall during the forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB LAX08LA292Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Oakland, CAA loss of engine power while maneuvering due to the disintegration of the number two main bearing, which resulted in a fracture of the crankshaft. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance.NTSB CHI08CA280Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150G · Urbana, OHA loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing to the accident were environmental conditions conducive to carburetor icing.NTSB ANC08CA121Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170 · Ruby, AKThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, while operating at a reduced engine power while maneuvering in carburetor icing conditions.NTSB NYC08LA311Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Hackettstown, NJThe pilot's failure to adhere to the airplane manufacturer's published preflight inspection procedures, enabling water to remain undetected in the fuel system, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power immediately after takeoff.NTSB MIA08LA186Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTetrault Ronad Team Mini Max 1500R · Berkley, MAThe total loss of engine power due to the contamination of the combustion cylinders.NTSB DFW08LA226Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182D · Orange Grove, TXA total loss of engine power due to an improperly installed intake manifold tube.NTSB CHI08LA274Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSadler Vampire · Findlay, OHA total loss of engine power due to the failure of the reduction drive assembly as a result of excessive wear and high temperatures. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's lack of total experience in the airplane and the unsuitable terrain for a forced…NTSB SEA08LA195Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLancair Propjet · Camarillo, CAThe loss of engine power due to air within the fuel system.NTSB DFW08LA223Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell International S-2R · Uvalde, TXA total loss of engine power due to the improper use of unauthorized replacement parts in the engine and repeated operation of the engine in an over-temperature condition.NTSB SEA08LA193Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWasson Loehle Loehle P-40 · Oregon City, ORThe loss of total engine power due to a cold seizure.NTSB ANC08LA113Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Galena, AKThe en route loss of engine power due to a mechanic's failure to tighten a fuel line fitting, which became disconnected in flight.NTSB NYC08FA298Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Lawrenceburg, TNA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB SEA08LA190Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLien Zodiac 601 XL · Coeur d'Alene, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after the engine experienced a loss of power. Contributing to the accident was the mixture control arm separating from the fuel metering valve shaft.NTSB NYC08CA295Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182A · Danielson, CTFuel exhaustion due to the pilot’s inadequate fuel consumption calculations.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 DFW08CA214Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 14-19-2 · Keller, TXThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane which resulted in an attempted takeoff without fuel present in the selected fuel tank.