NTSB investigations
3,824 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 WPR09LA314Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Lewiston, IDA loss of engine power while in cruise flight for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR09LA312Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Lakeport, CAA loss of engine power while maneuvering for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA09LA368Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPitts Aerobatics S-2B · Woodbine, NJA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel transfer in flight.NTSB CEN09LA385Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSchendl Mustang II · West Union, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed after a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin at a low altitude.NTSB CEN09CA391Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportShultz Jeffrey D Sonex · Mena, ARThe total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA09WA551Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna 172 · Palazzolo dello Stella, ItalyNTSB CEN09CA382Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBakeng Deuce · Beach City, TXThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting from a partially crimped fuel tank vent tube.NTSB CEN09FA377Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Sanborn, IAA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's improper fuel planning and failure to refuel.NTSB WPR09CA305Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · McCall, IDA total loss of engine power during descent due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to determine the fuel quantity prior to departure.NTSB WPR09LA299Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-600 · Saint Anthony, IDA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA09LA356Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportChris Mitchell Titan Tornado · Chadbourn, NCThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during initial climb following a loss of engine power. The reason for the power loss was not determined.NTSB ANC09LA058Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207 · Crooked Creek, AKA total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB ERA09WA353Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna 150 · Urmantany, RussiaOn June 15, 2009, at approximately 0605 universal time coordinated, a Cessna 150L, Russian registration RA-0848G, impacted terrain during a force landing shortly after takeoff. The accident location was approximately 1 kilometer east of Urmantany, in the…NTSB ERA09CA351Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDreyer Starduster · Cowlesville, NYA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight fuel inspection.NTSB ERA09LA346Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-602 · Magee, MSA total loss of engine power after takeoff for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA09LA347Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Lawrenceville, VAA loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB ERA09FA343Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177 RG · Gilford, NHA loss of engine power due to oil exhaustion from the fracture of the nipple for the engine oil cooler return line. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic's signoff and release of the airplane without performing the required engine run-up following an…NTSB CEN09CA354Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportThrockmorton Matthew E F1-EVO · Mitchell, INA total loss of engine power due to the disconnection of an oil line and the subsequent loss of engine oil.NTSB CEN09CA347Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210 · Fredericksburg, TXA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA09IA331Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Elkin, NCA total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 2 piston as a result of a fatigue crack of undetermined origin.NTSB ERA09LA329Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSorenson Lightning · Brevard, NCBoth pilots failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering after a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA09IA326Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportIniziative Sky Arrow · Marietta, GAAn electrical fire due to the lack of a positive locking mechanism for the fuse retainer in the main fuse block, which resulted in voltage fluctuations that caused thermal damage to the avionics cooling fan. Contributing to the incident was the student…NTSB ERA09LA324Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDe Havilland Vampire MK-3 · Rochester, NYA loss of engine power due to oil starvation.NTSB CEN09LA341Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHuston Charles D Pitts S-12 · Spicewood, TXA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the presence of an unidentified contaminant in the fuel system which clogged the fuel flow sensor. Contributing to the accident was the manufacturer’s installation of the fuel flow sensor…NTSB CEN09CA338Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGarrett Rans S-6ES · Williamsburg, MIThe pilot/builder's improper installation of the fuel line cable-tie, which resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power.NTSB ERA09LA317Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Greenville, VAThe inadequate design of the fourth-stage turbine wheel, resulting in the fatigue failure of one airfoil and a subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB ERA09LA316Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRick Campbell Zenith-STOL CH801 · Gallman, MSA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the flightcrew's improper fuel management.NTSB ERA09LA310Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Sarasota, FLA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09CA327Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177 · Houston, TXA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning.NTSB WPR09LA268Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-210C · Ogden, UTA loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA09LA308Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Jasper, ALA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the flight instructor's improper fuel management.NTSB WPR09CA262Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210 · Seattle, WAA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to activate the fuel boost pump when attempting an engine restart. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use a checklist.NTSB ERA09FA304Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech C90A · Yeehaw Junction, FLThe failure of the flightcrew to recognize that both engines were being supplied fuel only from the right wing fuel tanks resulting in loss of power in both engine due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident were the inoperative the left auxiliary…NTSB ERA09CA297Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Perryville, MDA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning.NTSB ERA09LA296Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Dingman, PAA total loss of engine power in flight due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning.NTSB WPR09CA259Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportVenus Trike · Kuna, IDThe complete loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the overload failure of the nose landing gear strut during the roll out over soft/rough terrain.NTSB CEN09CA322Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStinson 10A · Pickwick, MNThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ANC09LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Wasilla, AKA loss of engine power due to the blockage of the carburetor air inlet by a piece of engine baffling. Contributing to the accident was a worn engine baffle, and the pilot/owner's failure to have the engine baffle replaced.NTSB WPR09LA251Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415C · San Manuel, AZA loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing and impact with terrain.NTSB ERA09FA289Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Beauregard, ALThe pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN09CA300Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiamond DA20 · Olathe, KSThe student pilot's improper landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing, as well as his improper decision to continue the takeoff after striking the propeller on the runway.NTSB WPR09LA237Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206E · Oroville, CAA total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to an excessively lean mixture for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09LA285Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell International 112A · Metropolis, ILA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09CA295Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT502 · Lisse, TXA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR09LA230Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210G · Santa Rosa, CAA total loss of engine power on final approach for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA09LA284Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Winter Haven, FLA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA09FA283Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech K35 · Lantana, FLA total loss of engine power due to disengagement of the idler gear support pin as a result of improper maintenance.NTSB WPR09LA227Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Colfax, WAA total loss of engine power due to excessive wear in several carburetor components that led to a malfunction of the carburetor.NTSB CEN09LA274Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35-C33 · Addison, TXA loss of engine power in flight due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilots' inadequate fuel management.NTSB CEN09CA280Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Opelousas, LAA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to flight.