NTSB investigations, 2009
264 cases where the sequence of events included Loss of engine power (total).
Cases per year
| 2008 | 255 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 264 |
| 2010 | 259 |
| 2011 | 243 |
| 2012 | 229 |
| 2013 | 219 |
| 2014 | 206 |
| 2015 | 210 |
| 2016 | 196 |
| 2017 | 208 |
| 2018 | 204 |
| 2019 | 170 |
| 2020 | 142 |
| 2021 | 241 |
| 2022 | 152 |
| 2023 | 135 |
| 2024 | 145 |
| 2025 | 201 |
| 2026 | 146 |
Where
Latest cases
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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2009
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 year(c."eventDate") = 2009 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 ANC10LA011Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Willow, AKThe pilot’s failure to ensure that the airplane’s fuel selector valve was on before takeoff, resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and his subsequent decision to attempt a low altitude turn towards the departure airport, resulting in an…NTSB CEN10LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Alexandria, LAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10LA102Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportDavis Michael J Longez · Dexter, KYThe loss of engine power due to the chaffing and grounding of the single magneto's ignition lead.NTSB CEN10LA078Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell Helicopter Textron Canada 407 · Decatur, TXThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and the momentary loss of engine power due to snow or ice ingestion.NTSB CEN10CA081Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182P · Bowie, TXA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to properly secure the right wing fuel cap and monitor the available fuel supply.NTSB ERA10LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFpna A-22 Valor · Hunting Island, SCMaintenance personnel's inadequate inspection of the oil system's fittings during a routine oil servicing, which resulted in oil starvation due to a loose and/or detached oil line B-nut fitting that led to the engine seizing while in flight.NTSB WPR10LA087Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172F · Corona, CAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.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 WPR10LA083Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · San Jose, CAA total loss of engine power due to water contamination in the fuel system as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB WPR10LA076Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35-33 · Lehi, UTThe loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR10LA074Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Fresno, CAA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10CA067Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Carmi, ILA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to assure that the fuel tank filler cap was secured prior to flight.NTSB ERA10IA094Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Rome, NYThe operator's inadequate engine wash intervals, which resulted in compressor turbine blade sulphidation and subsequent turbine blade failure.NTSB ERA10LA086Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCox Busby Mustang · Plant City, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed following a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10LA084Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Hillsboro Beach, FLA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10WA081Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationCessna A-188B · Quevedo, EcuadorOn November 25, 2009, a Cessna A-188B, Ecuadorian registration HC-CEU, registered to and operated by Russagrif, impacted terrain in the Los Rios Provenance following a loss of engine power, immediately after takeoff. The pilot sustained serious injuries and…NTSB ERA10LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Durham, NCThe total loss of engine power in flight and a fire in the engine compartment for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10WA416Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationEmbraer EMB-720 · Fazenida Liberdade, Brazil, BrazilOn November 23 18, 2009, about 1440 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), an Embraer EMB-720D, Brazilian registration PT-VIF, operated by W.P.Comercio De Cereais LTDA, collided with a fence as a result of a force landing from a loss of engine power during cruise…NTSB ERA10FA074Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Wappinger, NYA total loss of engine power due to a delamination of the No. 3 connecting rod bearing. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintenance inspection of the engine oil system.NTSB CEN10CA060Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing B75N1 · St. Louis, MOA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR10LA063Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBudd Lancair Legacy · Watsonville, CAA loss of engine power due to oil starvation and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while approaching the landing area resulting in an aerodynamic stall, rapid descent, and collision with terrain.NTSB ERA10LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Hammonton, NJA total loss of engine power due to a blocked fuel vent.NTSB CEN10LA054Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Mineola, TXA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot's inadequate preflight planning.NTSB CEN10LA056Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNavion Navion G · Montrose, COA loss of engine power due to the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning.NTSB CEN10IA059Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Elk Mound, WIThe loss of engine power due to component failure from excessive heating of the engine connecting rod journals.NTSB WPR10LA053Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35-B33 · Chico, CAA loss of engine power during final approach for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369 · Baxley, GAA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting from the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection of the main fuel valve position.NTSB ERA10CA049Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportErcoupe 415 · Germantown, NYThe pilot's decision to continue operation of the airplane with a known mechanical deficiency.NTSB CEN10LA037Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Coldwater, MIA loss of engine power due to the separation of the No. 4 piston connecting rod as a result of inadequate torque of the connecting rod bolt.NTSB CEN10LA036Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206 · High Island A-442AA total loss of engine power due to maintenance personnel's failure to correctly torque the Pc line following removal and reinstallation of the turbine module.NTSB WPR10LA039Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSauer KR-2S · Glendale, AZA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a reduced fuel flow to the engine resulting from a misrouted fuel tank vent line, during initial climb.NTSB CEN10FA029Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36TC · Kalamazoo, MIThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB WPR10CA084Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGolden Circle Tierra I · Jensen, UTA loss of engine power, as reported by the pilot, for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10FA028Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Zephyrhills, FLA total loss of engine power during a night approach for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10WA044Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationBritten Norman BN2A · Kralendijk, Bonaire, NTOn October 22, 2009, about 1417 universal coordinated time, a Britten Norman BN-2A/26, PJ-SUN, experienced a right engine failure during cruise flight, and subsequently ditched in the Caribbean Sea, near Kralendijk, Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles. The airplane…NTSB WPR10FA027Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210G · Provo, UTA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB CEN10LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Peoria, ILA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during climb out after takeoff, which resulted in a forced landing to a roadway.NTSB CEN10FA021Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Rifle, COThe pilot’s failure to properly identify the power lever and, instead, manipulating the propeller condition lever.NTSB WPR10LA021Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerotrike Naked Cobra · Virgin, UTA loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPalen AVRO-504K · Rhinebeck, NYA loss of engine power due to the in-flight separation of the number 3 cylinder valve rocker arm attachment hardware. Contributing to the accident was the improper maintenance inspection of the engine.NTSB WPR10LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2004 Bravo · Franklin, CAA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, as a result of the certified flight instructor's improper fuel system management.NTSB ERA10LA013Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Marathon, FLA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10FA007Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech 100 · Aurora, TXThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel management.NTSB CEN10LA004Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTemco D-16A · Eden Prairie, MNA total loss of left engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the failure of the engine's electric fuel pump end cap gasket, which allowed air to be drawn into the fuel system.NTSB WPR10LA003Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMateskon Fisher DAK · Bozeman, MTA loss of engine power due to shearing of the crankshaft gear cluster bolts. Contributing to the accident was the lack of regular overhaul periods as recommended by the engine manufacturer.NTSB ERA10CA002Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Highgate, VTThe pilot’s improper fuel management which resulted in loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB WPR10LA001Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Mitchell, ORThe pilot’s lack of understanding of the airplane’s fuel system, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN10LA005Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Refugio, TXA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to follow the correct engine restart checklist.NTSB ERA09WA546Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA18 · Barbones, Ecuador, EcuadorOn September 25, 2009, about 1330 central standard time, a Piper PA-18-150, Ecuadorian registration HC-AHD, registered to and operated by FumiPalma S.A., crashed following a loss of engine power, while on an approach for landing at the Pista Bardones, El Oro,…NTSB WPR09CA462Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAgusta A109 · Page, AZA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and his decision to continue flight with a known low fuel level state.