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 LAX08LA066Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBartle Lancair IV-P · Murrieta/Temecu, CAA total loss of engine power while on approach due to the electrical overload of a fuse caused by the builder's inadequate design and installation of the electrical ignition system.NTSB CHI08CA088Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportShaffer KR-2 · Fremont, OHThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during takeoff.NTSB LAX08LA064Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Willcox, AZA loss of engine power while on final approach due to multiple grounding faults in the ignition system as a result of poor ignition system maintenance.NTSB NYC08LA107Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChrister Vans RV9-A · Princeton, NJA loss of engine power due to the pilot/owner's improper installation of a new ignition/fuel control system for the engine. Contributing was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB CHI08FAMS2Accident · 1 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Vik, IcelandThe pilot's decision to fly into an area of forecast weather suitable for structural icing. Contributing to the accident was the effect of the structural icing encountered.NTSB NYC08LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaytheon A36 · Pahokee, FLThe pilot's decision to depart with a known deficiency with the engine, which resulted in a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power due to the failure of the engine-driven fuel pump.NTSB LAX08LA063Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWilson RV-7 · Nevada City, CAThe improper installation of the fuel pump, leading to a fatigue failure of the pump's lever arm and subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB LAX08LA059Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMunson RV-6A · Stanwood, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed above stall (Vs) during an emergency landing that lead to a stall and uncontrolled descent. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA08LA073Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Piru, CAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and dark night conditions.NTSB SEA08FA071Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas 369E · Hilo, HIA leak in the fuel filter pressure differential switch that resulted in a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was uneven terrain that hindered a successful emergency landing.NTSB DFW08TA066Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportHughes OH-6 · Valentine, TXThe contract mechanic's failure to properly secure the castellated nut that attached the governor lever control rod to the idler bell crank. Contributing to the accident was the lack of maintenance oversight by the operator.NTSB SEA08LA068Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Mukilteo, WALoss of engine power while on final approach for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was a power line.NTSB LAX08LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSmith Zodiac 601XL · Murrieta, CAA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which was induced by the electrical system lacking sufficient power to run all of the electrical devices on the airplane and the electrical fuel pump.NTSB LAX08LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Palo Alto, CALoss of engine power during the takeoff initial climb due to lack of compression to a cylinder.NTSB DEN08LA053Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPhillips Flite Bike · Valley Center, KSThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during an emergency descent resulting in an inadvertent stall/mush. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to turn on the fuel tank valve resulting in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power.NTSB NYC08LA086Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-R200 · York, SCLoss of engine power due to improper welding of the crankcase, which resulted in fatigue failure of the through-studs and a subsequent separation of the number two cylinder. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB DEN08LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMacAdams Titan Tornado 912 · Rock Springs, WYThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the snow covered ravine.NTSB MIA08LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Kissimmee, FLThe probable cause of this accident is undetermined.NTSB MIA08LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5B · Norwood, MAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. *This report was modified on May 20, 2008.*NTSB SEA08LA063Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Centerville, WAA loss of engine power due to carburetor icing conditions and the failure of the pilot to use the correct amount of carburetor heat for the existing conditions.NTSB CHI08LA067Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportZiermann RV8 · Garrison, MNThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during cruise and the misjudged flare resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the frozen lake to which the pilot performed a forced landing.NTSB NYC08LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 407 · DeLand, FLA total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of a third stage turbine wheel blade.NTSB MIA08LA035Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Spotsylvania, VAThe pilot's failure to follow the checklist and failure to achieve the proper touchdown point during a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was a loss of engine power due to a cracked No. 4 top sparkplug insulator, resulting in pre-ignition/detonation…NTSB MIA08LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCostruzioni Aeronautiche P2002 Sierra · Stevensville, MDA loss of engine power due to the failure of company maintenance personnel to comply with engine manufacturers requirements for carburetor adjustment during the 100-hour inspection.