NTSB investigations, WI
74 cases where the sequence of events included Loss of engine power (total).
Cases per year
| 2008 | 8 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2012 | 4 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 8 |
Where
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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\" = 'WI' 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" = 'WI' 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 CEN27LA009Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedInvestigation openSimpson Arthur Monnett Sonerai Iilt · Sextonville, WINTSB CEN26LA326Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportBeech 35-A33 · East Troy, WIOn September 27, 2026, about 1333 central daylight time, a Beech A33 airplane, N1288Z, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near East Troy, Wisconsin. The pilot and three passengers sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated…NTSB CEN26LA308Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportSix Chuter SR7 XL · Amery, WIOn September 2, 2026, about 2007 central daylight time, a Six Chuter SR7XL experimental light-sport powered parachute, N5617X, was involved in an accident near Amery, Wisconsin. The pilot was seriously injured. The powered parachute was operated as a Title 14…NTSB CEN26LA277Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Boyceville, WIOn August 2, 2026, about 1223 central daylight time, a Taylorcraft BC12-D airplane, N43665 was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Boyceville, Wisconsin. Both the pilot and passenger were seriously injured. The airplane was operated…NTSB CEN26LA268Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportKitfox III · Ephraim, WIOn July 26, 2026, at 1941 central daylight time, an experimental Kitfox III airplane, N573TB, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Ephraim, Wisconsin. The private pilot and a passenger were uninjured. The airplane was operated…NTSB CEN26LA258Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportVans RV-8A · Mineral Point, WIOn July 17, 2026, at 1748 central daylight time, an experimental amateur-built Vans Aircraft Inc RV-8A, N22SZ, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident in Mineral Point, Wisconsin. The commercial pilot was uninjured. The airplane was…NTSB CEN26LA208Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportAmerican AA-1A · Amery, WIOn May 30, 2026, about 1113 central daylight time, a Grumman AA-1A airplane, N6416L, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Amery, Wisconsin. The pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…NTSB CEN26LA094Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna 172K · Amery, WIOn January 16, 2026, about 1130 central standard time, a Cessna 172 airplane, N79118, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Amery, Wisconsin. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…NTSB CEN25LA378Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22T · Racine, WIA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB CEN25LA035Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDe Havilland DHC-1 · East Troy, WIThe pilot’s inadequate fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the inaccurate fuel gauge.NTSB CEN24LA286Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA46 · Radisson, WIThe non-certificated mechanic’s failure to properly tighten and torque the fuel system pressure test port cap, which resulted in a total loss of engine power, and a subsequent forced landing.NTSB CEN24LA052Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Manitowoc, WIMaintenance personnel’s improper servicing of the magnetos, which resulted in their accelerated wear, failure, and the total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN23LA393Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna R172K · Plover, WIThe pilot’s inadequate fuel management which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN23LA133Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech F33A · Hilbert, WIThe pilot’s inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN22LA220Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-1B · River Falls, WIThe student pilot’s and flight instructor’s inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN21LA367Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPulsar Sport 150 · Osceola, WIThe total loss of engine power for undermined reasons based on available informationNTSB CEN21LA343Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportStinson JR. SR · Ripon, WIA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN20LA006Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 36 · Waukesha, WIA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN19LA290Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech V35 · Monroe, WIA total loss of engine power due to the failure of the Nos. 5 and 6 connecting rods from a lack of oil lubrication for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB CEN19FA276Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportShirley Carl Sportcopter Vortex · Viroqua, WIThe noncertificated pilot's loss of control of the gyrocopter after a total loss of engine power due to seizure of the crankshaft bearings. Contributing to the accident were the insufficient maintenance of the engine and the pilot's lack of gyrocopter flight…NTSB CEN19CA239Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Oshkosh, WIThe pilot's improper fuel planning and decision to not divert to a closer airport when the planned flight profile changed, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN19LA243Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCulver LCA · Viroqua, WIA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB GAA19CA166Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177RG · Land O' Lakes, WIThe pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN19LA060Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportStinson 108 · Keshena, WIA total loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent impact with trees.NTSB GAA19CA074Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Sand Creek, WIThe mechanic's failure to properly secure the air reference line, which resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB CEN18LA200Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportIrlbeck Thomas H RV 8 · Somerset, WIA total loss of engine power due to damaged and disconnected electronic ignition wires from both the main and backup batteries, which resulted in a forced landing.NTSB CEN18LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Shullsburg, WIA catastrophic engine failure due to improper torque on the engine through-bolt nuts, which resulted in relative movement between the crankcase halves, damage to a main journal bearing, and a loss of oil lubrication.NTSB CEN18LA038Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper / Laudeman J3C 65 · Palmyra, WIThe pilot’s inadvertent pulling of the fuel shutoff valve, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing into trees. Contributing to the pilot’s inadvertent pulling of the fuel shutoff valve were habit patterns he had…NTSB CEN16LA296Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan Navion B · Manitowoc, WIA leak in the gascolator due to degraded rubber gaskets, which allowed air to enter the fuel system and resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power during takeoff.NTSB CEN16FA171Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · Reedsville, WIThe failure of the power turbine governor's dual-spool bearing due to a lack of lubrication, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB CEN16LA069Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Watertown, WIThe pilot’s improper in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to switch fuel tanks after the engine lost power, and his delayed decision to activate…NTSB CEN16LA043Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHickham Lancair IV-P · Shawano, WIA total loss of engine power due to a dual magneto failure, as a result of an exceedance of the engine’s operating limitations while maneuvering.NTSB CEN15LA333Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Watertown, WIThe total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB CEN15FA315Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportSanford Zenith CH 601XL · Bristol, WIThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed and airplane control following a loss of engine power during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the installation of ignition system coils that were not engine-manufacturer replacement parts, which…NTSB CEN15LA279Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Sheboygan, WIOil starvation due to preignition in the No. 5 cylinder as a result of failed spark plugs; the top and sides of the piston head were eroded, which allowed the exhaust gases caused by the preignition to pressurize the crankcase and force engine oil out of the…NTSB CEN15LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKovars Gary D Zenith Zodiak 601XL · Richland Center, WIThe loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB CEN14CA515Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150J · Brookfield, WIThe pilot's inadequate maintenance and preflight of the airplane which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to oil starvation.NTSB CEN14LA241Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKinsler Arthur Paul Kinsler Lancair/Mkii · Crivitz, WIThe improper installation of the hose fuel fitting, which resulted in the fitting becoming disconnected and the subsequent loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN13LA502Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAnderas Tiger Moth R80 · New Franken, WIThe loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN13LA460Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSnyder Todd W Titan Tornado 1 · Wild Rose, WIThe improperly secured spark plug, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN13FA440Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPhelps Kitfox III · Oshkosh, WIThe degraded fuel line, which prevented fuel from the left tank from reaching the header tank and resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN13LA330Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TP206B · Sturgeon Bay, WIThe pilot’s improper reselection of the left fuel tank, which had an obstructed vent system and resulted in a total loss of engine power during the approach for landing.NTSB CEN13LA216Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Wonewoc, WIThe restricted vented fuel cap and obstructed fuel vent lines, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN13CA175Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177 · Elcho, WIThe pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight fuel management, which led to a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN12LA582Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco UPF-7 · Jim Falls, WIThe blockage of the right fuel tank vent, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN12LA508Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · South Wayne, WIInternal engine component failures, which resulted from oil starvation due to debris in the oil system.NTSB CEN12LA182Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · East Troy, WIThe pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN12CA165Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Lancaster, WIThe pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN12LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech S35 · Elkhart Lake, WIThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN12FA025Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Watertown, WIThe separation of the number 2 connecting rod from the crankshaft for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident metallurgical examination, which ultimately resulted in a total loss of engine power.