NTSB investigations, 2010
259 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 | 145 |
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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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2010
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") = 2010 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 CEN11CA132Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210L · Abilene, TXThe pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN11CA136Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAero Commander 500-B · Columbus, OHThe pilot’s improper fuel management which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN11IA146Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportColumbia LC41 · Milsap, TXA total loss of engine power in flight due to a loss of engine oil for reasons that could not be determined during a postaccident teardown examination of the engine.NTSB CEN11FA118Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS350-B2 · La Monte, MOAn interruption of fuel to the engine due to air in the fuel lines, which resulted in an engine flameout and the total loss of engine power. The reason for air in the fuel line resulting in an engine flameout could not be determined because postaccident…NTSB CEN11LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech H35 · Des Moines, IAA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning.NTSB CEN11LA117Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-350P · Lake Elmo, MNThe pilot's improper fuel management which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the distraction of the cabin depressurization.NTSB CEN11FA115Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182C · Crowley, LAA loss of engine power due to the magneto failure for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN11LA112Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Nacogdoches, TXThe total loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN11LA102Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFlight Design Ctls · Willard, OHA total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fatigue failure of a cylinder exhaust spring.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 CEN11LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Gulf of MexicoA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN11LA101Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-C55 · Claremore, OKA loss of engine power on both engines for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR11LA070Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7KCAB · Corona, CAThe total loss of engine power due to oil exhaustion as a result of a broken oil line.NTSB ERA11LA079Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEasler Kelly Rans S6ES · St. Augustine, FLA total loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR11LA067Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-181 · Wittmann, AZThe pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN11LA083Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Nocagdoches, TXA total loss of power in both engines for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR11LA062Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172E · Suisun City, CAA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA11CA069Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172G · Winter Haven, FLThe pilot's inadequate preflight/inflight fuel planning resulting in fuel exhaustion and total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA11WA060Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCirrus Design SR22 · Luzzara, ItalyOn November 12, 2010, at 1000 universal coordinated time, a Cirrus Design Corp SR22, N918SR, experienced a total loss of engine power while in cruise flight, and was substantially damaged during a forced landing to field in Luzzara, Italy. The pilot was not…NTSB ERA11CA057Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca O58B · Livingston, NYThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN11LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Farmersburg, INA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA11FA054Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · West Palm Beach, FLThe failure of both the pilot and the certified flight instructor to ensure that the left fuel selector was in the on position for takeoff and their failure to follow the proper procedures when the left engine lost power shortly after takeoff, resulting in an…NTSB WPR11LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Baggs, WYThe failure of a connecting rod cap retaining bolt during cruise flight, which resulted in a loss of engine power.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 CEN11LA049Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Schaumburg, ILThe pilot did not maintain airspeed following a loss of engine power during takeoff climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power due to the unlocked engine primer.NTSB CEN11LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA46-500TP · Port Mansfield, TXThe total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons because examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have contributed to the loss of engine power.NTSB CEN11CA047Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAardema Robert John 1 Aardema RAG WNG SP · Oshtemo, MIThe failure of the ignition system wiring, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA11CA047Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177RG · Bedford, KYThe mechanic's failure to properly secure a fuel line when it was reinstalled during an engine inspection.NTSB CEN11LA041Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportDonegan Benton Kitfox II · Seguin, TXThe pilot’s failure to ensure adequate fuel on board and subsequent failure to maintain airplane control following an engine failure due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN11FA040Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 (T42A) · Clarion, IAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the loss of left engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN11CA038Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182L · Mancelona, MIA loss of engine power in flight due to the failure of the engine's No. 5 piston.NTSB ERA11FA021Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSiai-Marchetti S.205/22R · Farmingdale, NYA loss of engine power during a low approach for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN11CA028Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportWeddington Double Eagle · Temple, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR11LA015Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMischke BD-5B · Burlington, WAThe failure of the sprag clutch during takeoff, resulting in a loss of engine thrust.NTSB ERA11CA018Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLong EZ · Leesburg, FLThe pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB WPR11LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Portland, ORThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to ensure adequate fuel was onboard for the flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN11CA071Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman G-164 · Michigan, NDThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff roll following a noticeable loss of engine power due to low engine compression and a magneto failure.NTSB ERA11LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172SP · Boynton Beach, FLThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR11LA004Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A35 · Blue Diamond, NVThe pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA11LA009Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Columbia, SCA total loss of engine power due to a loss of lubrication after the engine experienced a piston ring failure for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA11WA004Accident · 6 fatalForeign investigationCessna 185 · Nazca, PeruOn October 2, 2010, about 2102 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Cessna 185, Peruvian registration OB-1808, operated by Air Nasca S.A.C., on a commercial air tour flight, was substantially damaged, when it impacted terrain after a loss of power during…NTSB CEN11LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule MXT-7-180A · Magnolia, ARThe mechanic's failure to properly install an oil drain line after he replaced a cylinder, which caused the engine to seize in flight due to a lack of lubrication.NTSB CEN11CA016Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportKevin Wilkinson Easy Eagle 1 · Central City, NEThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN11CA002Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGingerich Alton & Slagel Dean Christavia MK 1 · Nappanee, INThe total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10LA586Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Deming, NMThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR10LA477Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEccker Hurricane Hauler · Jamul, CAThe loss of engine power during cruise flight due to engine seizure as a result of lack of lubrication from excessive carbon buildup on the piston rings.NTSB ERA10FA502Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Chatsworth, GAThe pilot's inadequate flight planning and in-flight fuel management resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the operator's failure to ensure aircraft records pertaining to engine modifications and…NTSB CEN10LA566Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHolmes Gary Don Rutan LONG-EZ · Yellow Springs, OHThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10LA499Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell OH-58A · Taylorsville, MSA total loss of engine power while maneuvering at low altitude for undetermined reasons.