NTSB investigations, FL
293 cases where the sequence of events included Loss of engine power (total).
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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\" = 'FL' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s.\"tier2Number\" = '341' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE \"isDefiningEvent\"))
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" = 'FL' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '341' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE "isDefiningEvent")) 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 ERA22LA099Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20C · Southeast Arcadia, FLThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence for this investigation.NTSB ERA22LA097Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 207 · Marathon, FLA total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 2 bearing, which resulted in the No. 2 connecting rod failing due to fatigue, high heat, and stress.NTSB ERA22LA082Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech S35 · Tallahassee, FLA total loss of engine power due to a lack of oil lubrication.NTSB ERA22LA064Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20M · Tampa, FLThe total loss of engine power due to the failure of maintenance personnel to properly tighten the fuel supply line b-nut at the manifold valve during installation.NTSB ERA22LA066Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · St. Petersburg, FLThe pilot’s inadvertent selection of an off fuel selector position, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA21LA388Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Port Orange, FLThe separation of the nut from the stud and the fracture of the bolt that secured the crankshaft idler gear to the engine crankcase, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to the inability of the left crankshaft idler gear assembly to drive of the…NTSB ERA21LA349Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Grant-Valkaria, FLA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA21LA291Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A150K · Brooksville, FLA total loss of engine power as a result of carburetor icing.NTSB ERA21LA261Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Jupiter, FLThe flight instructor’s failure to obtain the proper touchdown point during a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the improper service and subsequent inadequate inspection of the single-drive, dual magneto, which resulted in a total loss of…NTSB ERA21LA201Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36 · Lakeland, FLThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB ERA21LA187Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172S · Venice, FLA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB ERA21LA174Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36 · Arcadia, FLA total loss of engine power for underdetermined reasons.NTSB ERA21LA166Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportJabiru USA Sport J250-SP · Fort Pierce, FLA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.NTSB ERA21FA154Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech B36 · Pembroke Pines, FLThe pilot’s likely activation of the auxiliary fuel pump to “high” for undetermined reasons during takeoff, which resulted in total loss of engine power due to an excessively rich fuel-to-air mixture. Also causal was the pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s…NTSB ERA21LA144Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Boynton Beach, FLA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA21LA123Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Homestead, FLA total loss of power for reasons that could not be determined, as the airplane was not recovered from the water following the ditching.NTSB ERA21LA104Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · St. Petersburg, FLA total loss of engine power as a result of the loose fuel line B-nut connected to the engine driven fuel pump.NTSB ERA21LA087Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA46 · Naples, FLThe inadvertent activation of the unguarded ferry tank fuel selector valve, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA21LA081Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Tampa, FLA total loss of engine power due to the student pilot inadvertently moving the fuel selector to the OFF position.NTSB ERA21FA029Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 172 · Dunnellon, FLA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing was the pilot’s exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and loss of control.NTSB ERA21LA023Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell 206 · Zephyrhills, FLImproper torquing of the “B” nut at the fuel control unit, which led to a total loss of engine power and subsequent autorotation that resulted in substantial damage.NTSB ERA21LA009Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportWatson Michael A Velocity Elite RG · Lady Lake, FLA total loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA20LA324Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV 8 · Hilliard, FLA total loss of engine power due to oil starvation.NTSB ERA20LA316Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV6 · Melbourne, FLA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB ERA20LA327Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20R · Weston, FLA total loss of engine power because of the overheating and failure of the connecting rod bearings due to a lack of lubrication for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB ERA20LA299Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Weston, FLA total loss of engine power due to the failure of the Nos. 1 and 3 connecting rods from lack of lubrication.NTSB ERA20LA271Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAmerican AA 5 · Dunnellon, FLA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of improper installation and inspection of the airplane’s fuel system. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of certification and knowledge in aircraft maintenance.NTSB ERA20LA177Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA34 · Pembroke Pines, FLA total loss of power in the right engine for reasons that could not be determined based on available information. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s decision to turn 180° before securing the right engine, which resulted in a loss of…NTSB ERA20LA122Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech V35 · Destin, FLThe pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA20CA106Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAerospatiale AS350 · Tampa, FLThe flight instructor's inadvertent throttle reduction below idle, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and subsequent impact with terrain following a power-off autorotation.NTSB ERA20LA079Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRans S12 · Titusville, FLA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.NTSB ERA20LA033Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20J · St. Augustine, FLA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA20TA005Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportSilverlight AR-1 · Fort Meade, FLThe student pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection that failed to detect water contamination of the fuel and resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise flight.NTSB CEN19LA317Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Boca Raton, FLThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence and the pilot’s decision to take off without fully troubleshooting the partial loss of engine power that occurred during the previous flight.NTSB ERA19LA258Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech F33 · Hobe Sound, FLA bearing shift, which resulted in a loss of lubrication to the crankshaft, the failure of the crankshaft, and a total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA19LA253Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVelocity XL-5 · St. Cloud, FLThe pilot’s failure to properly secure the airplane electrical system’s positive/negative leads to the 24v battery, which resulted in a total loss of electrical and engine power in flight.NTSB CEN19LA147Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna P210 · Yankeetown, FLA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB GAA19CA272Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Maitland, FLThe pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, the total loss of engine power, and subsequent impact with a car during an emergency landing on a road.NTSB ERA19FA142Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 II · Tampa, FLContamination of and an inadequate bond between the two layers of fabric comprising the helicopter engine's air induction inlet duct, which resulted a partial collapse of the duct, obstruction of the airflow into the engine, and a total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA19LA141Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportFlight Design Ctls · Palatka, FLThe pilot’s improper management of his fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the outcome was the improper maintenance of the airplane’s ballistic recovery parachute system, which resulted in its…NTSB ERA19LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Vero Beach, FLThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat while operating the airplane in weather conditions and at engine power settings conducive to the formation of carburetor ice, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the subsequent forced…NTSB ERA19LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Fort Lauderdale, FLA total loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the No. 2 exhaust rocker arm stud.NTSB ERA19LA091Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCzech Sport Sportcruiser · Naples, FLCollision with a bird in flight, which resulted in damage to the engine, a fuel leak, and a subsequent total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB GAA19CA070Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T337 · Homosassa, FLThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent total loss of power in both engines.NTSB ERA19LA032Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportTitan T51 · Valkaria, FLThe partial, then total, loss of engine power due to detonation and associated damage to several pistons as a result of an overly lean fuel-to-air ratio.NTSB ERA19LA018Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportJabiru 250 · Daytona Beach Shores, FLA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB ERA19LA015Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAvid Avid Flyer · Grant-Valkaria, FLA total loss of engine power due to a carburetor malfunction, which resulted in a forced landing.NTSB ERA18LA265Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA32 · Bartow, FLA total loss of engine power after the separation of the No. 3 cylinder from the crankcase due to improper maintenance.NTSB ERA18TA263Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportZenith CH 750 · DeLeon Springs, FLThe pilot's operation of the airplane with the alternator switch in the off position, which allowed the selected battery to discharge and resulted in an ignition system failure and a total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA18FA244Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 335 · Lake Worth, FLThe pilot's loss of control during approach for landing following a total loss of left engine power for undetermined reasons.