NTSB investigations
1,419 cases where the defining event was Loss of engine power (partial).
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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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT e.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e.\"isDefiningEvent\" AND e.\"tier2Number\" = '342') ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"
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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."mKey" IN (SELECT e.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e."isDefiningEvent" AND e."tier2Number" = '342') ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB WPR19LA195Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T210 · Hurricane, UTMaintenance personnel's improper installation of a throttle cable to the throttle body arm, which resulted in a throttle detachment during takeoff and subsequent loss of power. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate inspection of the throttle…NTSB CEN19LA222Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportStinson 108 · Clinton, ARA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR19LA207Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportStinson 108 · Klamath Falls, ORThe mechanic’s failure to identify an engine performance issue, which led to a partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane with a known mechanical deficiency.NTSB GAA19WA592Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBeech B36 · Mexico, MexicoThe government of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BEECH B36 airplane that occurred on July 05, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Mexico's investigation under the provisions of…NTSB CEN19LA206Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · Reeves, LAThe pilot's failure to secure the oil filler cap, which resulted in oil starvation and a precautionary off-airport landing, during which the airplane was substantially damaged.NTSB WPR19LA176Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Fullerton, CAPartial loss of engine power during takeoff due to an age-degraded carburetor heat valve seal, which detached and partially blocked the carburetor air inlet. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate maintenance inspection.NTSB CEN19LA172Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportKarns SKY Ranger · Hedgesville, WVA partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to the formation of carburetor ice while on the ground, which resulted in an impact with terrain.NTSB CEN19LA167Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportErcoupe 415 · Hawkins, TXA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ANC19LA027Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportHelio H391 · Hope, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a precautionary landing, which resulted in a ground loop. Contributing to the accident was a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB WPR19LA167Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20V · Phoenix, AZThe partial loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined with the available evidence.NTSB GAA19WA414Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna 207 · Birtingarholt, IcelandNTSB CEN19LA158Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing B75N1 · Fredericksburg, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN19LA152Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRand Robinson KR2 · Poplar Grove, ILThe loss of engine power due to vapor lock of the throttle body injection system.NTSB CEN19FA144Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportVans RV6 · Chillicothe, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane following an intermittent loss of engine power during cruise flight that resulted in him impacting trees. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined based on the available…NTSB CEN19WA254Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationCirrus SR22 · Abergavenny, United KingdomOn May 12, 2019, about 0930 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Cirrus Aircraft SR22T airplane, Guernsey registration 2-RORO, serial number 701, was destroyed during a forced landing and postimpact fire following a loss of engine power shortly after takeoff…NTSB WPR19LA140Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Red Rock, AZA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB WPR19LA136Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28R · Winter Haven, FLA partial loss of engine power due to worn fuel valve O-rings, which allowed air into the fuel system and resulted in a forced landing to unsuitable terrain.NTSB WPR19LA128Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 35 · Sedona, AZThe partial loss of engine power due to deteriorated O-rings in the throttle metering assembly. Contributing to the accident was non-compliance with the manufacturer's recommended throttle metering assembly overhaul schedule.NTSB ERA19LA159Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportZenair Zodiac CH601 · Angier, NCA partial loss of engine power due to partial interruption of the fuel supply for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN19LA127Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 50 · Sheldon, MOA partial loss of engine power on both engines due to detonation for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN19LA126Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Dwight, ILA partial loss of engine power due to a restriction in fuel flow for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN19LA121Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell OH 58A · Omaha, NEA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB ENG19WA017Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationAirbus A320 · Pune, IndiaThe government of India has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a AIRBUS A320 airplane that occurred on April 2, 2019. An Indigo Airbus A320 powered by two Pratt & Whitney PW1127G-JM geared turbofan engines experienced a No. 1 (left) engine failure…NTSB ENG19WA018Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationAirbus A320 · Jaipur, IndiaThe government of India has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a AIRBUS A320 airplane that occurred on April 1, 2019. An Indigo Airbus A320 powered by two Pratt & Whitney PW1127G-JM geared turbofan engines experienced a No. 1 (left) engine failure…NTSB WPR19LA102Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Placerville, CAThe partial loss of engine power due to an improperly maintained carburetor.NTSB ERA19LA145Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell 222 · Montgomery, NYA partial loss of engine power, as reported by the pilot, during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.NTSB CEN19LA130Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna L19 · Milton, LAA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB WPR19FA096Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech 50 · Riverside, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed and control of the airplane following a loss of right engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB CEN19FA099Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportCessna 172 · Lakeway, TXA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined, and the flight instructor's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering for a forced landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of…NTSB ERA19WA121Accident · 14 fatalForeign investigationDouglas DC3 · Vereda La Bendicion, ColombiaThe government of Colombia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a DOUGLAS DC3 airplane that occurred on March 09, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Colombia's investigation under the provisions…NTSB ENG19WA020Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationAirbus A320 · Lucknow, IndiaThe government of India has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a AIRBUS A320 airplane that occurred on March 7, 2019. A GoAir Airbus A320 powered by two Pratt & Whitney PW1127G-JM geared turbofan engines experienced a No. 1 (left) engine failure while…NTSB ERA19LA109Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Louisville, KYThe failure of the magnetos due to a known deficiency, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s failure to comply with the applicable service bulletin.NTSB WPR19LA087Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMD Helicopter 369 · Kukuihaele, HIThe partial loss of engine power due to corrosion in the engine bleed valve due to wash solution intrusion. Contributing to the accident was the installation of a bushing manufactured to incorrect dimensions in the bleed valve, and the uneven terrain at the…NTSB CEN19WA089Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationPiper PA19 · Brustem Airfield, Belgium, BelgiumThe government of Belgium has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a PIPER PA19 airplane that occurred on February 16, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Belgium's investigation under the provisions…NTSB ERA19LA096Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportConvair C131 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean)The captain's decision to continue with the flight with a malfunctioning left engine propeller control and the subsequent loss of engine power on both engines for undetermined reasons, which resulted in ditching into the ocean. Contributing to the accident…NTSB ENG19WA012Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationAirbus A321 · Lahore, PakistanOn February 2, 2019, a Vietnam Airlines A321-272N Neo, powered by two P&W PW1130G-JM geared fan engines experienced an No. 2 (right ) engine failure while in cruise. It was reported that a stall warning was detected followed by high vibration and an exhaust…NTSB CEN19WA079Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna 150 · Durango, MexicoNTSB GAA19CA126Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170 · Selah, WAThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing and impact with a fence.NTSB ANC19LA011Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Anchorage, AKA loss of engine power due to oil starvation as the result of a loose B-nut fitting on the engine oil cooler, resulting in a forced landing to a soft, snow-covered surface, and a subsequent nose over.NTSB ENG19WA009Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationAirbus A320 · Lucknow, IndiaThe government of India has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a AIRBUS A320 airplane that occurred on January 21, 2019. An Indigo Airbus A320 experienced a No. 2 (right) engine failure while climbing through FL120 after departure from Lucknow Airport…NTSB CEN19LA071Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA24 · Beechwood, WIA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB WPR19LA065Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Salt Lake City, UTA partial loss of engine power due to the mechanic’s failure to properly secure the throttle lever locking nut and cotter pin.NTSB ENG21WA016Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Lagos, NigeriaNTSB ENG19WA010Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationAirbus A320 · Chennai, IndiaThe government of India has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a AIRBUS A320 airplane that occurred on January 3, 2019. An Indigo Airbus A320 experienced a No. 2 (right) engine failure while climbing while climbing after departure from Chennai Airport…NTSB ERA19LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna LC41 · Apopka, FLA partial loss of engine power during a go-around for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information, which resulted in a forced landing.NTSB CEN19LA061Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Norwood, COThe partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN19WA080Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCirrus SR22 · Toussus-Le-Noble, FranceThe government of France has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a CIRRUS SR22 airplane that occurred on December 18, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of France's investigation under the provisions…NTSB ERA19LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Bell Glade, FLA partial loss of engine power due to the No. 1 cylinder's valve keeper becoming dislodged, which ultimately resulted in the intake valve becoming stuck in the valve guide and in the loss of compression to the cylinder.NTSB CEN19LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRans S12 · McClure, OHThe cold seizure of the cylinder/piston due to the pilot’s failure to adequately warm the engine before takeoff, which resulted in a loss of engine power during a departure climb.NTSB ERA19FA060Accident · 2 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportCessna 335 · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe pilot's improper decision to fly the unairworthy airplane and his failure to feather the left propeller following a partial loss of power from the left engine after takeoff. Also causal was the partial loss of power to the left engine due to detonation.