NTSB investigations, 2009
167 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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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\") = 2009
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") = 2009 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 CEN10LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Alexandria, LAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10LA102Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportDavis Michael J Longez · Dexter, KYThe loss of engine power due to the chaffing and grounding of the single magneto's ignition lead.NTSB CEN10LA078Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell Helicopter Textron Canada 407 · Decatur, TXThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and the momentary loss of engine power due to snow or ice ingestion.NTSB ERA10LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFpna A-22 Valor · Hunting Island, SCMaintenance personnel's inadequate inspection of the oil system's fittings during a routine oil servicing, which resulted in oil starvation due to a loose and/or detached oil line B-nut fitting that led to the engine seizing while in flight.NTSB WPR10LA087Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172F · Corona, CAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR10FA085Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS350BA (FX2) · Hana, Maui, HIAn uncommanded engine shutdown due to an improperly calibrated fuel control unit (FCU) and power turbine governor (PTG). Also causal was the operator’s inadequate maintenance practices and procedures that failed to properly assess and correct the FCU and PTG…NTSB WPR10LA074Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Fresno, CAA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10IA094Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Rome, NYThe operator's inadequate engine wash intervals, which resulted in compressor turbine blade sulphidation and subsequent turbine blade failure.NTSB ERA10LA084Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Hillsboro Beach, FLA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10WA081Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationCessna A-188B · Quevedo, EcuadorOn November 25, 2009, a Cessna A-188B, Ecuadorian registration HC-CEU, registered to and operated by Russagrif, impacted terrain in the Los Rios Provenance following a loss of engine power, immediately after takeoff. The pilot sustained serious injuries and…NTSB ERA10WA416Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationEmbraer EMB-720 · Fazenida Liberdade, Brazil, BrazilOn November 23 18, 2009, about 1440 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), an Embraer EMB-720D, Brazilian registration PT-VIF, operated by W.P.Comercio De Cereais LTDA, collided with a fence as a result of a force landing from a loss of engine power during cruise…NTSB ERA10FA074Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Wappinger, NYA total loss of engine power due to a delamination of the No. 3 connecting rod bearing. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintenance inspection of the engine oil system.NTSB CEN10CA060Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing B75N1 · St. Louis, MOA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR10LA063Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBudd Lancair Legacy · Watsonville, CAA loss of engine power due to oil starvation and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while approaching the landing area resulting in an aerodynamic stall, rapid descent, and collision with terrain.NTSB ERA10LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Hammonton, NJA total loss of engine power due to a blocked fuel vent.NTSB CEN10IA059Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Elk Mound, WIThe loss of engine power due to component failure from excessive heating of the engine connecting rod journals.NTSB WPR10LA053Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35-B33 · Chico, CAA loss of engine power during final approach for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369 · Baxley, GAA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting from the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection of the main fuel valve position.NTSB CEN10LA037Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Coldwater, MIA loss of engine power due to the separation of the No. 4 piston connecting rod as a result of inadequate torque of the connecting rod bolt.NTSB CEN10LA036Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206 · High Island A-442AA total loss of engine power due to maintenance personnel's failure to correctly torque the Pc line following removal and reinstallation of the turbine module.NTSB CEN10FA029Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36TC · Kalamazoo, MIThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB WPR10CA084Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGolden Circle Tierra I · Jensen, UTA loss of engine power, as reported by the pilot, for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10FA028Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Zephyrhills, FLA total loss of engine power during a night approach for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10WA044Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationBritten Norman BN2A · Kralendijk, Bonaire, NTOn October 22, 2009, about 1417 universal coordinated time, a Britten Norman BN-2A/26, PJ-SUN, experienced a right engine failure during cruise flight, and subsequently ditched in the Caribbean Sea, near Kralendijk, Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles. The airplane…NTSB WPR10FA027Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210G · Provo, UTA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection.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 CEN10FA021Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Rifle, COThe pilot’s failure to properly identify the power lever and, instead, manipulating the propeller condition lever.NTSB WPR10LA021Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerotrike Naked Cobra · Virgin, UTA loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPalen AVRO-504K · Rhinebeck, NYA loss of engine power due to the in-flight separation of the number 3 cylinder valve rocker arm attachment hardware. Contributing to the accident was the improper maintenance inspection of the engine.NTSB WPR10LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2004 Bravo · Franklin, CAA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, as a result of the certified flight instructor's improper fuel system management.NTSB ERA10LA013Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Marathon, FLA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR10LA003Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMateskon Fisher DAK · Bozeman, MTA loss of engine power due to shearing of the crankshaft gear cluster bolts. Contributing to the accident was the lack of regular overhaul periods as recommended by the engine manufacturer.NTSB WPR10LA001Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Mitchell, ORThe pilot’s lack of understanding of the airplane’s fuel system, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN09WA598Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationSchweizer 269C · Blackpool, United KingdomOn September 22, 2009, at 1104 universal coordinated time, a Schweizer 269C helicopter, United Kingdom registered G-LINX, registered to Heli-Lynx Limited, was destroyed when it impacted terrain near Blackpool, Lancashire, England. Visual meteorological…NTSB WPR09LA460Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Valley Center, CAThe failure of the engine’s camshaft due to fatigue of unknown origin.NTSB ERA09LA532Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan Navion · Fire Island, NYA total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel starvation as a result of a deteriorated fuel gasket.NTSB CEN09IA595Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech V35 · Nacogdoches, TXThe complete loss of engine power due to failure of the number two connecting rod. The reason for the connecting rod failure could not be determined.NTSB WPR09LA458Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCassutt III M · Reno, NVThe loss of engine power due to failure of the No. 2 connecting rod as a result of operation of the engine at excessive temperatures.NTSB WPR09LA454Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLewis Jennings Nieuport 11 · Pahrump, NVA total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to a failure of the engine's sole magneto.NTSB WPR09LA452Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Santa Paula, CAA total loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA09LA523Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 208 · Sheffield, MAA total loss of engine power due to a failure of the 1st stage sun gear output splines for unknown reasons, which resulted in a power turbine overspeed condition, with subsequent blade distress/release.NTSB ERA09LA517Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Hillsville, VAThe total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB ERA09LA509Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHebert Kitfox Speedster · Morrisville, VTA total loss of engine power during the initial climb after takeoff for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09LA576Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170A · Grain Valley, MOA loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat.NTSB ERA09LA511Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Creation 582SL · Strafford, NHA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR09LA431Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Oroville, CAA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA09LA516Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSiai-Marchetti F.260 · Atlanta, GAA total loss of engine power due to a fuel system air leak as a result of a deteriorated O-ring seal in the fuel shut-off cock. Contributing to the accident was the exceedance of the suggested overhaul schedule for the fuel shut-off cock.NTSB CEN09LA572Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWright Bruce M Avid Flyer · Hitchcock, TXA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA09LA491Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMyers Donald E Kitfox 4 · Flintstone, MDA total loss of engine power due to the lack of sufficient lubrication and the pilot/owner’s failure to adequately service the airplane’s engine.NTSB ERA09CA493Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech B19 · Thomasville, PAA partial loss of engine power due to a partial blockage of the carburetor fuel inlet filter.