NTSB investigations, MA
25 cases where the sequence of events included Loss of engine power (total).
Cases per year
| 2008 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2026 | 2 |
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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\" = 'MA' 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" = 'MA' 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 CEN26FA257Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportDakota Cub Super 18 · Plymouth, MAOn July 16, 2026, about 0740 eastern daylight time, a Dakota Cub Super 18 airplane, N84AJ, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Plymouth, Massachusetts. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane operated under the provisions of…NTSB ERA26LA198Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportNorth American Navion · New Salem, MAOn May 1, 2026, about 1910 eastern daylight time, a North American Navion, N8618H, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near New Salem, Massachusetts. The pilot received minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…NTSB ERA22LA270Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBurrill Steven E A Plane · Middleboro, MAA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB ERA21LA380Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177 · Ayer, MAThe pilot’ improper preflight and inflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA20FA124Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 177RG · Sterling, MAA total loss of engine power during takeoff due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB ERA18FA230Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Hanson, MAA loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, the pilot's decision to turn back to the runway shortly after takeoff, and his failure to maintain airspeed during the turn, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, and…NTSB GAA17CA557Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellet James J Vans RV 8 · Orange, MAThe pilot's failure to remove the engine cowl plugs during preflight, which resulted in excessive engine cylinder head temperatures during climb and a total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA16LA300Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Littleton, MAA total loss of engine power during descent for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA16LA258Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA24 · Westwood, MAThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in exhaustion of the fuel in the selected fuel tank and a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA16LA216Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Chatham, MAThe inadequate maintenance of the lower forward clutch actuator bearing for a prolonged period of time, which resulted in a bearing failure. Contributing to the accident was an erroneous maintenance entry, which resulted in the helicopter being operated…NTSB ERA16FA023Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20M · Worcester, MAA total loss of engine power during the initial climb due to a fatigue failure of the engine's crankshaft. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA15FA254Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Plainville, MAThe total loss of engine power due to the failure of the alternator drive coupling. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inability to locate and navigate to a suitable forced landing site due to low cloud ceilings.NTSB ERA14IA301Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Burlington, MAA loss of clamping load of the No. 5 cylinder crankcase through bolts due to maintenance personnel’s failure to properly torque the through bolts during recent maintenance, which resulted in displacement of the No. 2 bearing and the subsequent catastrophic…NTSB ERA14LA248Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell Helicopter Textron Canada 206 L4 · Beverly, MAMaintenance personnel’s inadequate inspection of the engine’s outer combustion case, which resulted in the failure of the case due to fatigue cracks that initiated on the inside surface of the case and the subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA11LA198Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Vineyard Haven, MAThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA11FA078Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Leverett, MAA total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the crankshaft, which resulted from improper tightening of the cylinder hold-down nuts.NTSB ERA11LA050Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American/Schwamm AT-6F · Fitchburg, MAA total loss of engine power due to a cracked carburetor float and resulting carburetor malfunction.NTSB ERA11LA049Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAirborne Classic · Stow, MAThe operator's inadequate engine maintenance, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to conduct a downwind takeoff.NTSB ERA10LA317Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 401 · Plymouth, MAA total loss of engine power during final approach due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s delayed configuration of the airplane for landing.NTSB ERA10FA283Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C-1 · Boxborough, MAThe FAA inspector's rapid reduction of power which resulted in a loss of engine power and his decision to initiate a turn during the autorotation without sufficient altitude to clear obstacles. Contributing to the accident was the FAA’s lack of comprehensive…NTSB ERA10LA216Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSmith Richard D JR Revolution Mini 500 · Middleboro, MAA loss of engine coolant, which resulted in a loss of engine power during the pilot’s attempt to cushion a precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident was a disconnected engine coolant hose and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB ERA09LA523Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 208 · Sheffield, MAA total loss of engine power due to a failure of the 1st stage sun gear output splines for unknown reasons, which resulted in a power turbine overspeed condition, with subsequent blade distress/release.NTSB ERA09CA489Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J5A · Holland, MAA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB MIA08LA186Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTetrault Ronad Team Mini Max 1500R · Berkley, MAThe total loss of engine power due to the contamination of the combustion cylinders.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.*