NTSB investigations
3,823 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 CEN13LA056Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · La Grange, TXThe total loss of engine power due to the loss of oil to the engine. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s improper installation of the engine oil filter adaptor, which resulted in the loss of oil to the engine.NTSB CEN13LA054Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Conway, ARThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to detect the lack of fuel and resulted in fuel exhaustion during climb, and the pilot's subsequent failure to maintain airplane control, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at low altitude from…NTSB CEN13FA049Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Wichita, KSThe total loss of engine power as a result of a fractured compressor turbine blade due to high-cycle fatigue.NTSB CEN13FA044Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310 · Stotts City, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control after he shut down the right engine in flight due a loss of oil pressure. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to reposition the unairworthy airplane during twilight after extensive maintenance…NTSB CEN13LA055Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCentral Ohio Dragonfly Club DRAGONFLY-C · Darbyville, OHThe total loss of engine power due to a cold-seizure event that occurred at a low altitude, which precluded the pilot's recovery from an inadvertent aerodynamic stall/spin.NTSB ANC13LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Kenai, AKThe loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat when he reduced engine power.NTSB ERA13WA050Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationCessna 206 · Kiim, EcuadorOn October 31, 2012, about 1545 coordinated universal time (1045 local time), a Cessna 206, Ecuadorian registration HC-CBG, was substantially damaged during a forced landing in Kiim, Ecuador. The Ecuadorian commercial pilot was seriously injured. The airplane…NTSB ERA13LA029Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Edison, GAThe total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the k-pin associated with the No. 1 cylinder.NTSB WPR13LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech N35 · Phoenix, AZA loss of engine power due to oil starvation due to loose oil cooler attachment bolts. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance during the annual inspection.NTSB CEN13LA015Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportYoung Robert Herman Woody Pusher · Cloverdale, INThe total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB WPR13LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Parker, AZThe pilot's failure to perform an adequate preflight inspection, which resulted in inadequate fuel for the flight and the subsequent fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to land the airplane at…NTSB WPR13LA009Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Corona, CATotal loss of engine power during the landing approach due to insect debris in the carburetor metering valve, which resulted in fuel starvation.NTSB ERA13TA021Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBell OH-58A · Jackson, TNA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN13LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMeyers Little Toot · Roanoke, TXThe total loss of engine power due to partially obstructed fuel lines.NTSB ERA13LA015Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportVelline'S Breezy RLU-1 · Madison, GAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed following a loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation, and the airplane’s…NTSB WPR13LA005Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180H · St Maries, IDThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine and airframe did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN13IA008Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMueller Michael Walter Challenger II CW SPC · Sandwich, ILA total loss of engine power due to significant engine corrosion. Contributing to the accident was inadequate engine maintenance.NTSB ERA13CA011Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Beltzville, PAThe flight instructor’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA13WA085Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationThrush S2R-T34 · Naranjal, EcuadorOn October 2, 2012, a Thrush S2R-T34, Ecuadorian registration HC-CFU, operated by a private owner, was substantially damaged following an engine failure and collision with terrain near Naranjal Province, Guayas, Ecuador. The flight's last departure point and…NTSB ERA12LA584Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportKeuthan Buccaneer II · Granite Quarry, NCThe pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN12LA667Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas Heli 369FF · Decorah, IAThe pilot's failure to properly manage the helicopter's available fuel supply, which led to a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the improper calibration of the fuel gauge and the fuel-low warning light.NTSB WPR12LA439Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Eugene, ORA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have resulted in the loss of engine power.NTSB CEN12LA675Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E33 · Greeley, COThe loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations and testing.NTSB WPR12LA437Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMccleery Rans S6ES · Elverta, CAA loss of engine power during initial climb due to a failed piston ring.NTSB WPR12LA434Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNavion Navion · Lompoc, CAA total loss of engine power after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA12LA575Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Fort Thomas, KYThe pilot’s failure to periodically add engine power during an extended descent in carburetor icing conditions, which resulted in insufficient carburetor heat, the gradual build-up of carburetor ice, and the subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB ANC12CA112Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA12LA574Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Corinth, MSThe improper torque application on the crankshaft gear bolt by maintenance personnel during an engine overhaul, which resulted in the fatigue failure of the locking tab washer and gear alignment dowel and subsequent engine stoppage. Contributing to the…NTSB ERA12LA571Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeagle B206 Series 2 · Perry, FLThe pilot’s improper in-flight fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and the right engine’s complete loss of power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper configuration of the airplane following the loss of engine power.NTSB ERA12CA568Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Quitman, MSThe pilot’s improper preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN12LA650Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12B · Rio Vista, TXThe catastrophic failure and disintegration of the No. 6 engine piston, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN12LA648Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269A · Mc Cool Junction, NEThe flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the student pilot’s entry into the autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power as a result of the student pilot rapidly lowering the helicopter’s…NTSB CEN12FA653Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-350P · Kiowa, COA catastrophic engine failure due to unrecognized and unrepaired corrosion within the engine, which was consistent with engine operations after an extended period of inactivity.NTSB WPR12LA423Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBarney Stardustrer SA-100 · Chandler, AZA loss of engine power as a result of fuel exhaustion due to a fuel line failure. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to adhere to the maintenance inspection criteria for the airplane.NTSB CEN12LA632Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBruce M Barrett Stolp Starlet SA500 · Shelbyville, ILAn abrupt, complete loss of engine power during cruise flight 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 CEN12LA630Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHalderman, Floyd G. RV-6A · Eldon, MOThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN12LA651Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Boonville, INA total loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination could not verify whether the fuel selector was properly positioned before takeoff.NTSB CEN12FA621Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Houston, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter after a loss of engine power. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined because examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded operation.NTSB WPR12LA408Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell Helicopter Textron 206L-1 · Grand Canyon, AZA total loss of engine power during descent for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident engine examinations and testing revealed no evidence of an anomaly that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA12LA555Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPitcairn PA-4 · Rawlings, MDA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from a fuel outlet in the fuel tank that was blocked by peeled debris from a previously approved fuel tank sealer.NTSB WPR12LA409Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGreat Lakes 2T-1A-2 · Monroe, WAA loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB WPR12LA406Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat A-1B · Durham, CAA loss of engine power during takeoff initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ANC12LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Homer, AKThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the engine could not be examined because of the extent of time in salt water.NTSB CEN12LA622Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Jasper, MOThe total loss of engine power due to separation of a carburetor air box support bracket and subsequent airflow obstruction to the carburetor.NTSB CEN12FA611Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportFairley Gooch Lancair IV · Winnsboro, LAThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane after a loss of engine power during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the difficult-to-operate fuel selector valve and the pilot’s continued operation of the airplane with a known mechanical…NTSB WPR12CA400Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Lancaster, CAThe student pilot’s inadvertent selection of an empty fuel tank.NTSB ERA12LA543Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Tillatoba, MSThe pilot's improper fuel management and his decision to continue flight in deteriorating weather conditions with low fuel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA12LA545Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172E · East Bend, NCA total loss of engine power during the initial climb after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA12LA541Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportJohnston Douglas S Safari · McVeytown, PAThe pilot's lack of proficiency and certification, which resulted in his failure to enter an autorotation when the engine lost power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent…NTSB WPR12LA382Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Chelan, WAA loss of engine power during climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.