NTSB investigations, 2017
148 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 | 130 |
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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\") = 2017
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") = 2017 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 ERA18WA057Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna 172 · Providenciales, Turks & Caicos IslandsThe government of the United Kingdom has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Cessna 172S airplane that occurred on December 24, 2017, in Turks and Caicos Islands. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the Air Accidents…NTSB ERA18TA059Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 172 · Union Mills, NCThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat in weather conditions conducive to serious carburetor icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing.NTSB ERA18WA069Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna A188 · Montecristi, Dominican RepublicThe government of Dominican Republic has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a CESSNA A188 airplane that occurred on December 23, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Dominican Republic's…NTSB CEN18LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-201T · Versailles, MOThe total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation when the cap fitting came off the inlet tee fitting on the throttle body/fuel metering unit.NTSB WPR18LA049Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American Navion · El Cajon, CAA total 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 ERA18LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Everglades City, FLThe loose nut connecting the mixture control cable to the mixture control arm, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to control the mixture and the subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB WPR18FA046Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · San Diego, CAA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB CEN18LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172C · Algona, IAThe No. 1 cylinder head separating at the cylinder head-to-barrel interface and the subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB ANC18LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Huntingdon, TNA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident engine examination and testing revealed no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN18LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMotley Gary W Zenith CH750 Cruzer · Louviers, COThe engine’s excessive cylinder head temperatures and the subsequent seizing of the engine, which resulted from an engine control unit that caused the engine’s fuel-air mixture to be too lean.NTSB CEN18LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Midland, TXThe improper installation of the generator by unknown personnel, which resulted in a loss of oil and subsequent engine failure.NTSB CEN18LA038Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper / Laudeman J3C 65 · Palmyra, WIThe pilot’s inadvertent pulling of the fuel shutoff valve, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing into trees. Contributing to the pilot’s inadvertent pulling of the fuel shutoff valve were habit patterns he had…NTSB WPR18LA040Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Odessa, FLA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate planning and in-flight fuel management. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow proper procedures after the loss of engine power.NTSB WPR18LA036Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDoshier Wilbert A GT-500 · Willows, CAA loss of engine power during takeoff due a coolant leak and the subsequent overheating of the engine, and the student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall…NTSB CEN18LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415 CD · Aurora, COThe failure of the engine-driven fuel pump and the pilot's failure to identify the pump's failure, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and a forced landing on a road, during which the airplane hit obstacles.NTSB WPR18LA033Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA 28R-201T · Nipton, CAA loss of engine power due to the detonation of the No. 5 cylinder due to excessive leaning at high power settings, which resulted in a forced landing and the subsequent hard touchdown.NTSB WPR18LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportVanderark RV-10 · Sun Lakes, AZThe fatigue fractures of the upper and lower alternator attachment bolts, which decreased the common drive belt tension and resulted in the subsequent in-flight separation of an alternator drive belt, the overheating of the engine, and the subsequent total…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 ERA18WA025Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationQuest Kodiac 100 · Goias, BrazilThe government of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a QUEST AIRCRAFT COMPANY LLC KODIAC 100 airplane that occurred on November 10, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Brazil's…NTSB CEN18WA028Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna 152 · Namur, BelgiumOn October 31, 2017, at 1305 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 152, Belgium registration OO-TMC, registered to Aero Motion, was involved in an off airport landing following a loss of engine power while preparing to land at the Namur-Suarlee Airport (EBNM),…NTSB WPR18LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMetcalfe Robert B Vans RV 6 · Selma, CAThe pilot’s failure to properly secure an alternator ground cable swage that led to problems with the electrical system and/or electronic engine controls, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB WPR18LA020Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · Port Townsend, WAA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ANC18LA006Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 32R-300 · Dawsonville, GAThe failure of the pilot, who was not a certified mechanic, to tighten the B-nut on a remotely mounted oil filter line, which resulted in oil exhaustion, a total loss of oil pressure, and a subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB WPR18WA025Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationQuicksilver GT500 · Melaka, MalaysiaOn October 14, 2017, about 1130 local time, a Quicksilver Aircraft GT-500, registration 9M-EAC, was destroyed after colliding with a river shortly after takeoff from Sungai Rambai Aerodrome, Melaka, Malaysia. The airplane was operated under the pertinent…NTSB CEN18LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Sweetwater, TXThe loss of engine power during a precautionary approach for landing for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB ERA17LA340Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco UPF 7 · Ocklawaha, FLA failure of both magnetos due to multiple deficiencies, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN17LA372Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 25-235 · Westphalia, KSA total loss of engine power due to a fatigue failure of the crankshaft that resulted from main bearing shift and lack of lubrication.NTSB CEN17LA376Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182M · Piqua, OHThe accumulation of carburetor ice while operating at a reduced engine power setting, which resulted in a total loss of engine power on approach and a subsequent forced landing on unsuitable terrain.NTSB GAA17CA557Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellet James J Vans RV 8 · Orange, MAThe pilot's failure to remove the engine cowl plugs during preflight, which resulted in excessive engine cylinder head temperatures during climb and a total loss of engine power.NTSB WPR17LA216Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · TamuningThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in oil exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of engine power during cruise flight.NTSB ERA17LA335Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBrad J Bates Mosquito XE 285 · Odessa, FLA total loss of engine power due to cold seizure of the No.1 piston, which resulted in its failure and a subsequent emergency autorotation and impact with a house’s roof.NTSB CEN17LA368Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportEris E. Ervin Quicksilver · Cleburne, TXAn engine loss of power due to fuel starvation from a broken fuel line between the fuel tank and the engine; the loss of engine power prevented the pilot from reaching a suitable landing area. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintenance of the…NTSB CEN17FA364Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C35 · Camden, ARThe pilot's improper decision to return to the runway instead of landing straight ahead when the engine lost power and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering for an emergency landing, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's…NTSB ERA17LA347Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Marathon, FLA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because saltwater corrosion precluded a complete examination.NTSB ERA17FA327Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · North Branford, CTA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as the result of foreign object debris in the fuel selector valve. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's selection of a low cruising altitude, which reduced the available time to troubleshoot the loss…NTSB ERA17WA345Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna U206F · Caracarai, BrazilOn September 15, 2017, about 1300 coordinated universal time, a Cessna U206F, Brazilian registration PT-JPW, was substantially damaged after ditching in the Rio Branco river, near Caracaraí, Brazil. The pilot was fatally injured. The flight was conducted…NTSB ERA17LA326Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT 502 · Union City, TNThe catastrophic failure of the compressor turbine blades, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the installation of undocumented, time-limited engine components of indeterminate age.NTSB CEN17LA357Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · McAlester, OKA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA17LA325Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Machias, METhe pilot's delay in applying carburetor heat, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB CEN17LA352Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210G · Hallsville, MOThe total loss of engine power due to a fatigue failure of the engine mixture control cable.NTSB ERA17LA314Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRudder Dwight K Kitfox IV 1200 Spdst · Raymond, MSA total loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB ENG17RA037Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 777 · Tokyo, JapanThe Japan Transportation Safety Board (JTSB) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a B777-300ER that occurred September 5, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the JTSB investigation under the provisions of ICAO…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 ERA17LA307Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna U206 · Harpswell, MEA total loss of engine power due to maintenance personnel's failure to apply proper torque to the cylinder flange nuts and through bolts, which resulted in shifting of the Nos. 1, 2, and 3 main bearings, loss of lubrication, and failure of the crankshaft.NTSB DCA17WA190Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationEmbraer EMB145 · Medellin, ColombiaThe government of Colombia has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a EMBRAER EMB145 airplane that occurred on August 31, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Colombia's investigation under the…NTSB CEN17WA384Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationDiamond DA20 · Sankt Veit, AustriaThe government of Austria has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a DIAMOND DA20 airplane that occurred on August 29, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Austria's investigation under the provisions…NTSB ERA17LA302Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPacific Aerospace 750XL · Harvest, ALThe pilot's improper decision to not stop and refuel the airplane as planned and his improper in-flight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN17FA332Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 180J · Gaylord, MIThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat while operating in weather conditions that were conducive to carburetor ice formation, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor ice accumulation.NTSB CEN17FA331Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech A36 · Ellabell, GAThe total loss of engine power due to oil starvation to the No. 1 connecting rod, which resulted from the improper torque of the No. 1 cylinder hold-down bolts and through-studs at the time of the cylinder's installation, which resulted in the failure of the…NTSB WPR17LA191Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American Navion A · Fortuna, CAA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no evidence of any preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have that would have precluded normal operation.