NTSB investigations, LA
52 cases where the sequence of events included Loss of engine power (total).
Cases per year
| 2008 | 3 |
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| 2009 | 3 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2026 | 3 |
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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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'LA' 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" = 'LA' 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 CEN27LA013Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportPiper PA-28-140 · Abita Springs, LAOn October 12, 2026, at 1540 central daylight time, a Piper PA-28-140 airplane, N9859W, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Abita Springs, Louisiana. The private pilot was uninjured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14…NTSB CEN26LA218Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportAir Tractor AT-602 · Breaux Bridge, LAOn June 3, 2026, about 1320 central daylight time, an Air Tractor AT-602 airplane, N50050, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Breaux Bridge, Louisiana. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…NTSB CEN26LA128Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502 · Larose, LAThe pilot’s improper fuel planning and his failure to adequately monitor the fuel level during flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of attention performing the task,…NTSB CEN24LA364Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGrumman G-164A · LaPlace, LATotal loss of engine power during the agricultural application flight for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB CEN22LA157Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Rayville, LAA loss of engine power for a reason that could not be determined based on available information.NTSB CEN22LA037Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech K35 · Hammond, LAA complete loss of engine power due to oil starvation as a result of the oil filter safety wire fracturing and the oil filter becoming loose in flight for a reason that could not be determined given the evidence available during the investigation.NTSB CEN21LA385Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · New Roads, LAA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to a lack of available evidence.NTSB CEN21LA357Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-602 · Mer Rouge, LAThe total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot and ground personnel’s miscalculation of available fuel.NTSB CEN21LA358Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Patterson, LAThe mechanic’s failure to properly secure the throttle arm rendering it loose and inoperable after takeoff, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN21LA284Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Reserve, LAA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN21LA204Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Slaughter, LAA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined from the available evidence.NTSB CEN21LA045Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportJust SuperSTOL · Edgard, LAThe loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined with the available information.NTSB CEN20CA386Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Reserve, LAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN20LA322Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportQuad City Challenger · Jonesboro, LALoss of engine power due to the use of improper fuel in the airplane by the non-certificated pilot.NTSB CEN20LA046Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Shreveport, LAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB GAA20CA006Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Kaplan, LAThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation, a total loss of engine power, and impact with a pole during an off-airport landing.NTSB CEN19LA132Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28R · Prairieville, LAInstallation of an incorrect engine oil drain valve, which resulted in damage to the valve during landing gear retraction and subsequent engine failure due to oil starvation. Contributing to the accident was the failure of maintenance personnel to comply with…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.NTSB CEN18LA285Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSmith AEROSTAR601 · Baton Rouge, LAThe loss of right engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from corrosion debris in the fuel lines. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic’s and pilot’s inadequate maintenance of the airplane before the flight.NTSB CEN17LA228Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportThompson Angel Hawk II · Homer, LAA total loss of engine power due to the engine’s unresolved high operating temperatures, which resulted in failure of the distributor rotor and drive shaft, and the pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during the subsequent forced landing, which resulted in…NTSB CEN17LA165Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT 602 · Vidrine, LAThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because an examination of the engine and a test run did not reveal any mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN17LA092Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportZenith CH750 Stol · Jennings, LAA failure of the right fuel tank to supply fuel to the engine for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN17LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFlight Design Ctsw · Port Allen, LAThe total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from debris in the fuel selector valve restricting the fuel flow to the engine and led to a forced landing on rough terrain.NTSB CEN16LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Simmesport, LAThe installation of an improper bearing and thrust washer during engine overhaul, which resulted in failure of the connecting rods and a subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN16LA064Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · Sulphur, LAThe loss of engine power due to water and contaminants in the carburetor, which resulted in a forced landing to a wet field.NTSB CEN16LA033Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Gonzales, LAMaintenance personnel’s improper installation of the carburetor during recent maintenance, including the omission of a required cotter pin, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN16FA013Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421B · Hammond, LAThe loss of right engine power on takeoff due to maintenance personnel's failure to properly tighten the crankcase through-studs during cylinder replacement, which resulted in crankshaft fracture. Also causal were the pilot's failure to feather the propeller…NTSB CEN14LA449Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-161 · New Orleans, LAThe in-flight fatigue failure of the crankshaft gear retaining bolt, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident were the pilot/owner’s failure to maintain the airplane in accordance with an airworthiness directive following a…NTSB CEN14LA425Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206E · Braithwaite, LAThe pilot's mismanagement of the fuel system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the subsequent forced landing.NTSB CEN14TA421Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA 28-180 · Sulphur, LAThe pilot’s failure to properly manage the airplane’s fuel supply, which led to fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN14LA273Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech H35 · Monroe, LAThe loss of engine power 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 CEN14LA229Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT 301 · Hessmer, LAA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a full examination of the engine could not be performed.NTSB CEN14LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT 602 · Church Point, LAThe pilot’s improper preflight inspection and in-flight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN14LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell International 112 · Hammond, LAThe total loss of engine power due to oil starvation because of a fractured governor oil line, which resulted from the improper installation of the governor oil line assembly during the last oil line replacement.NTSB CEN14LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Lake Providence, LAThe pilot's mismanagement of available fuel and incorrect use of the fuel boost pump which resulted in a total loss of engine power at a low altitude.NTSB CEN13LA072Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech S35 · DeRidder, LAA total loss of engine power due to oil starvation after the oil filler cap separated from the oil filler tube during flight due to corrosion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during low altitude operations, which…NTSB CEN13LA063Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRedd Tom Quicksilver GT 400 · Oak Grove, LAThe total loss of engine power, the specific cause of which could not be identified during the postaccident examination, and the airplane’s subsequent impact with trees.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 CEN12LA076Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · New Orleans, LAA loss of engine power due to detonation of the No.2 cylinder from a clogged fuel injector nozzle.NTSB CEN12LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Vidalia, LAA total loss of engine power likely due to carburetor ice.NTSB CEN11LA415Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBins Tom Kitfox IV · Lafayette, LAThe pilot’s loss of control during a forced landing after a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during takeoff.NTSB CEN11LA311Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · New Orleans, LAA loss of electrical and engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN11CA221Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150L · Gonzales, LAThe flight instructor's failure to monitor the available fuel supply, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN11FA115Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182C · Crowley, LAA loss of engine power due to the magneto failure for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10LA512Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Houma, LAThe pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN10LA476Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Winnfield, LAA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN10LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Alexandria, LAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09CA497Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportunknown kit · Abbeville, LAA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.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.NTSB DFW08CA216Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Wisner, LAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.