NTSB investigations
3,825 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.\"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."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 CEN20LA288Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 36 · Independence, MOFailure of the No. 5 piston head and ring, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and the pilot’s decision to takeoff with a known mechanical issue.NTSB WPR20LA223Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA 30 · Vaughn, NMThe total loss of power in the right engine due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow the manufacturer-recommended procedure after the loss of power in the right engine.NTSB CEN20LA276Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRockwell S2R R1340 · Keokuk, IAThe improper installation of a fuel vent line during maintenance, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN20WA293Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationCessna FR172 · Galway, IrelandThe government of the Ireland has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Cessna FR172K airplane that occurred on July 11, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Ireland's investigation under the…NTSB CEN20LA279Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT502 · Dalhart, TXThe total loss of engine power due to a failed fuel control unit bearing.NTSB GAA20WA121Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationBeech 58 · Sao Paulo, BrazilThe government of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BEECH 58 airplane that occurred on July 08, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Brazil's investigation under the provisions of ICAO…NTSB CEN20LA263Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA32 · Eveleth, MNThe seizure of the airplane’s engine-driven fuel pump due to internal contamination, which led to a total loss of engine power. The source of the contamination could not be determined based on available evidence.NTSB CEN20WA437Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · ForeignPiper PA28 · Pointe-à-Pitre, GuadeloupeNTSB CEN20LA287Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT 602 · Des Arc, ARA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined from all available evidence.NTSB CEN20LA269Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT 602 · Weldon, ARThe total loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB CEN20LA258Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Bridgeport, TXMaintenance personnel’s inadequate inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to a restricted air intake-induction system.NTSB CEN20LA252Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28R · Denver, COThe total loss of engine power during climbout due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate fuel planning.NTSB CEN20LA245Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Winfield, TXThe total loss of engine power due to the pilot’s improper fuel management, which led to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the low altitude at which the loss of engine power occurred.NTSB WPR20LA190Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSchweizer 269C · North Las Vegas, NVA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB WPR20LA189Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAerospatiale SA342J · Minden, NVThe total loss of engine power due to a surge; the reason for the surge could not be determined based on available information. Contributing to the helicopter damage was the total loss of power while the pilot was transitioning through an altitude and…NTSB ERA20LA216Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell 47G · Atoka, TNA total loss of engine power due to a blocked fuel line; the reason for the blockage could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB ANC20LA060Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot’s failure to utilize carburetor heat while flying in conditions conducive carburetor to icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN20LA228Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 24 · Livingston, TXThe total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 3 cylinder for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.NTSB WPR20LA180Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 7KCAB · Renton, WAMaintenance personnel’s inadequate post-maintenance inspections that resulted in the total loss of engine power due to a blockage in the air intake.NTSB ERA20LA212Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA32RT · Selma, ALThe mechanic’s failure to clean the oil suction screen during the most recent maintenance, which resulted in oil starvation and subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN20LA216Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportTeam 1600R · Marshall, MIMaintenance personnel’s improper installation of an improperly sized clamp on the fuel supply line, which allowed air to enter the supply line, a subsequent loss of engine power, and a forced landing.NTSB ERA20CA211Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA22 · Olean, NYA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN20LA211Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 23 · Cleburne, TXThe total loss of engine power due to metal fatigue failure of the No. 1 cylinder wall.NTSB WPR20CA158Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna P210 · Heber City, UTThe pilots failure to switch the fuel pump to the 'OFF' position during landing, resulting in a loss of engine power and subsequent collision with a fence during landing. Contributing to the accident was a modified before landing checklist which omitted the…NTSB ERA20LA195Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA24 · South Boston, VAThe powerplant mechanic’s failure to properly affix the engine crankshaft gear lockplate during overhaul, resulting in a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN20LA189Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Steele, MOThe loss of oil pressure for a reason that could not be determined leading to failure of the engine connecting rod.NTSB WPR20LA161Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 35 · Cascade Locks, ORThe pilot’s improper fuel tank selection which resulted in fuel starvation to the engine and a loss of engine power.NTSB WPR20LA147Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Tucson, AZThe pilot improper fuel management, which resulted in running the left fuel tank empty and a subsequent total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB WPR20LA144Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20J · Phoenix, AZA total loss of engine power due to oil starvation for reasons that could not be determined due to a lack of available evidence, which resulted in impact with terrain during a subsequent forced landing.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 GAA20WA140Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationMudry CAP10 · BAN Lanveoc-Poulmic, FranceThe government of France has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a MUDRY CAP10 airplane that occurred on May 04, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of France's investigation under the provisions of…NTSB WPR20LA133Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177 · Lodi, CAThe fatigue failure of the no. 4 cylinder connecting rod, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA20LA164Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA32RT · Meridianville, ALThe pilot's slip maneuver with a less than full fuel tank selected, which resulted in unporting of the fuel supply, and a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB WPR20LA126Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 152 · Corona, CAThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to serious carburetor icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB WPR20LA123Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna TU206 · Auburn, CAThe total loss of engine power after takeoff due to water contamination of the fuel.NTSB CEN20LA148Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 36 · Cincinnati, OHA loose fuel inlet fitting on the fuel pump due to improper maintenance, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB ANC20LA043Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185E · Eagle River, AKThe pilot’s failure to ensure adequate fuel onboard prior to the planned flight, resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and an aerodynamic stall during the subsequent emergency landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s…NTSB CEN20LA145Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 35 · Sidney, IAA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB CEN20CA146Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPitts S2 · Fort Worth, TXThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the fuel level, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB WPR20LA119Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson R44 · Hillsboro, ORThe total loss of engine power during takeoff due to the delamination of the fuel servo induction air inlet duct tube.NTSB CEN20WA183Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationSocata TB9 · Nyköping, SwedenThe government of Sweden has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a SOCATA TB9 airplane that occurred on April 06, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Sweden's investigation under the provisions of…NTSB CEN20WA142Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationLancair LC41 · Gotha, GermanyNTSB WPR20LA116Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportTL Ultralight Sro Stingsport · Hurricane, UTA total loss of engine power due to the failure of the ignition system as a result of foreign object damage.NTSB GAA20WA143Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA28 · Paquera, Province of Puntarenas, Costa RicaNTSB ERA20FA124Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 177RG · Sterling, MAA total loss of engine power during takeoff due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection.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 ERA20LA123Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20C · McIntyre, GAA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB WPR20LA101Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 210 · Needles, CAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons due to a lack of available evidence.NTSB CEN20LA107Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportZenith CH601 · Cabool, MOThe loss of engine power due to failure of the No. 1 cylinder piston for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.NTSB GAA20WA144Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · ForeignBeech 58 · Buenos Aires, Argentina