NTSB investigations, HI
18 cases where the sequence of events included Loss of engine power (total).
Cases per year
| 2008 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 3 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 |
Where
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Query with SQL
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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'HI' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'HI' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND 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 ANC21LA018Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · Lanai, HIA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB WPR19LA185Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna TU206 · Waikoloa Village, HIThe total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 4 connecting rod crankshaft end and cap.NTSB GAA19CA181Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Creation Tanarg · Kailua-Kona, HIThe pilot's improper preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB WPR19LA041Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportHawker Hawker Hntr FMK 58 · Honolulu, HIA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR17LA138Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-140 · Honolulu, HIA total loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined due to impact and fire damage.NTSB WPR16LA140Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 23-150 · Kona, HIThe total loss of power in both engines during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane was not recovered from the ocean.NTSB WPR16FA055Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportAirbus EC130 · Hanalei, HIThe fatigue failure of the engine fuel pipe as a result of vibration caused by a worn starter-generator front bearing support, which excited the fuel pipe and caused it to oscillate at a resonant frequency, and a subsequent loss of engine power due to fuel…NTSB WPR14CA389Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA25 - 260 · Mokuleia, HIThe pilot's improper preflight planning and reliance of fuel gauge readings, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB WPR14FA068Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Kalaupapa, HIThe loss of engine power due to the fracture of multiple blades on the compressor turbine wheel, which resulted in a ditching. The reason for the blade failures could not be determined due to secondary thermal damage to the blades.NTSB WPR14FA024Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 208 · Wailea, HIImproper maintenance that resulted in contamination of the engine's compressor turbine disc and blade assembly by glass bead remnants, which resulted in a blade failure.NTSB WPR13LA389Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 8KCAB · Wahiawa, HIA total loss of engine power during cruise flight 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 WPR13LA275Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Waihee-Waiehu, HIThe loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies due to saltwater immersion.NTSB WPR13LA222Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Honolulu, HIThe mechanic’s failure to properly inspect the helicopter following maintenance performed by an apprentice, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to the improper rigging of the mixture control assembly.NTSB WPR10FA085Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS350BA (FX2) · Hana, Maui, HIAn uncommanded engine shutdown due to an improperly calibrated fuel control unit (FCU) and power turbine governor (PTG). Also causal was the operator’s inadequate maintenance practices and procedures that failed to properly assess and correct the FCU and PTG…NTSB WPR09LA097Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Honolulu, HIAn oil starvation induced catastrophic engine failure due to the fracture and separation of the propeller governor oil line, which was a result of inadequate inspection by maintenance personnel.NTSB WPR09CA090Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMulec Frank A FP-404 · Hilo, HIA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a clogged fuel filter.NTSB LAX08LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369FF · Kekaha, HIA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.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.