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"
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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
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NTSB CEN19WA041Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna T206H · Tampico, MexicoOn November 12, 2018, about 2016 UTC, a Mexican registered Cessna T206H airplane, XB-ILM, sustained substantial damage during a forced landing to a highway due to a loss of engine power near Tampico, Tamaulipas, Mexico. The pilot and passenger were not…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 WPR19RA044Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationAerospatiale AS350 · Dusky Forest, New ZealandThe government of New Zealand has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a AEROSPATIALE AS350 helicopter that occurred on November 06, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of New Zealand's investigation…NTSB GAA19CA053Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA24 · Texico, NMThe pilot's improper preflight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.NTSB WPR19LA019Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell 47G · Wichita Falls, TXA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB ANC19LA005Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 12 · Willow, AKThe loss of engine power shortly after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information, which resulted in an emergency landing and collision with trees.NTSB GAA19CA048Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Cleburne, TXThe pilot's improper preflight fuel planning and in-flight fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB WPR19LA016Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T210 · FiIlmore, CAA total loss of engine power as a result of the pilot’s failure to remove a towel from the engine’s air induction following maintenance.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 CEN19LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Houston, TXThe pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat while operating in an area conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power on approach and subsequent forced landing into a creek.NTSB ERA19LA024Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · State College, PAThe pilot's mismanagement of the available fuel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB WPR19LA014Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportNorth American SNJ · Agoura Hills, CAThe failure of the No. 5 piston rod end due to fatigue, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB WPR19LA011Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA32R · Indianapolis, INA total loss of engine power due to displacement of the dual magneto’s internal camshaft, which resulted in the magneto’s inability to produce spark.NTSB CEN19WA340Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna F152 · Lingreville, FranceThe government of France has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a CESSNA F152 airplane that occurred on October 21, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of France's investigation under the provisions…NTSB ERA19LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA22 · Brownstown, INThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the outcome was the student…NTSB CEN19FA009Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportRobinson R22 · Fulton, MOA total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, the pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat, and the pilot's delay in entering an autorotation following the loss of engine power, which resulted in a main rotor stall due to low rotor rpm and an…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 ERA19LA017Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Opelika, ALThe improper torque application and ongoing inspection of an oil filter adaptor by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loss of lubrication and a catastrophic engine failure.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 GAA19CA034Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportJust Just Aircraft (Highl · Monroe, WAThe pilot's improper engine modification and operation, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate approach path, which resulted in the airplane landing short of the runway.NTSB DCA19WA008Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 787 · Perth, AustraliaThe Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a BOEING 787 airplane that occurred on October 11, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Australia's investigation…NTSB ANC19CA003Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 207 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power, and her subsequent failure to maintain clearance from trees during the approach to land at a nearby airstrip.NTSB GAA19CA015Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTitan Titan Tornado 912 · Corry, PAThe pilot’s improper preflight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA19LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American Navion A · Stonewall, MSThe fatigue failure of the No. 3 cylinder exhaust valve, which resulted in a fractured camshaft and a total loss of engine power.NTSB WPR19WA036Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationAir Tractor 401B · Rukubi, NigeriaOn October 4, 2018, about 0815 coordinated universal time, an Air Tractor AT-401B airplane, 5N-BTV, executed a forced landing following a loss of engine power near Rukubi, Nigeria. The pilot sustained minor injuries and the airplane was substantially damaged.…NTSB ERA19LA006Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 205 · Wagoner, OKMaintenance personnel’s improper maintenance of the magnetos, which resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB ERA19LA004Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 24-180 · Smithville, TNA total loss of engine power during initial climb due to carburetor ice that formed during an extended ground delay.NTSB CEN18LA392Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Addison, TXMaintenance personnel’s improper installation of the muffler attachment hardware, which resulted in the muffler separating in flight, thermal damage that interrupted the magnetos’ function, and the subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB ANC18LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA18 · Delta Junction, AKThe total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which resulted from the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat while operating at low power settings in conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice.NTSB GAA18CA574Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA24 · Crewe, VAThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation…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 ERA18LA271Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell OH 58A · Juana Diaz, PRA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.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 WPR18WA282Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationBell 206 · Yarraden, AustraliaOn September 22, 2018, at 2045 coordinated universal time, a Bell 206B helicopter, registration VH-HZO, sustained substantial damage after colliding with the ground following a total loss of power near Yarraden, Australia. The pilot was not injured. The three…NTSB CEN18FA384Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Festus, MOA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot's subsequent exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to initiate and continue the…NTSB GAA18CA565Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportDe Havilland DHC 2 · Igiugig, AKThe pilot’s selection of an empty fuel tank for takeoff, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB WPR18FA266Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportBeech 33 · Cottonwood, AZThe pilot's mismanagement of the available fuel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA18TA250Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportAmerican AA1 · Warthen, GAA fuel leak from the carburetor float bowl due to a missing plug, which resulted in excessive fuel consumption and a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to depart on the accident flight leg…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.NTSB CEN18LA377Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA32 · Roanoke, TXThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB GAA18CA537Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Richmond, VAThe pilot's improper preflight fuel planning and in-flight fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN18WA403Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationRobin DR400 · Benodet, FranceOn September 3, 2018, about 1005 UTC, a Robin DR400 airplane, French registration F-GSBK, sustained a loss of engine power while in cruise flight near Benodet, France. The three occupants onboard sustained no injury. The airplane was destroyed. The accident…NTSB ANC18LA069Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA32 · Wrangell, AKThe total loss of engine power due to oil starvation after an interruption of oil circulation for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB ERA18LA243Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA12 · Cochranton, PAA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB ERA18LA241Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDiamond DA40 · Mount Pleasant, TNA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane did not reveal any evidence of preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN18LA363Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Crete, NEThe stuck turbocharger wastegate in the closed position for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. Also causal was the pilot's failure to reduce the throttle during takeoff when the manifold pressure and fuel flow exceeded…NTSB CEN18LA362Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportLuscombe 8 · New Carlisle, OHA total loss of engine power shortly after takeoff due to carburetor ice.NTSB ERA18LA239Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAvid MK-4 · Harnett, NCA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB WPR18LA248Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Tat Momoli, AZA total loss of engine power due to a fatigue crack in the connecting rod bushing end.NTSB CEN18LA357Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G164 · Opelousas, LAThe loss of two securing bolts that allowed the left magneto to move around, which disrupted the spark timing and resulted in the engine losing total power.