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"
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."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
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 CEN10LA272Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American T-28A · Oklahoma City, OKThe failure of the master rod bearing, which resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB CEN10LA259Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA32R · Alpine, TXimproper installation of the flexible hose and two clamps that connect the intercooler to the turbocharger.NTSB CEN10CA252Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Sandwich, ILThe pilot's delay in using carburetor heat resulting in a partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB WPR10LA212Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Buckeye, AZA partial loss of engine power during the takeoff roll for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR10LA209Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · El Cajon, CAThe pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing.NTSB ERA10LA222Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-A55 · Arecibo, PRA loss of engine power in one engine due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management, resulting in a forced landing in a field.NTSB ERA10TA215Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 404 · Ponce, PRA loss of power to the right engine for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10CA220Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150G · Cooperstown, NYA partial loss of engine power during a simulated engine-out demonstration due to carburetor icing.NTSB WPR10CA181Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMorrison Joseph Q2 · Frazier Park, CAA partial loss of engine power likely due to the failure of the oil pump.NTSB ERA10LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Moore, SCThe certificated mechanic's improper installation of a helicoil, which resulted in the separation of a sparkplug and the helicoil and led to a partial loss of engine power.NTSB WPR10LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA30 · Hollister, CAA partial loss of engine power during the initial climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB ANC10FA029Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Homer, AKThe fatigue failure of the No. 4 engine cylinder head resulting in a loss of engine power. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the pilot's decision to attempt a low altitude turn back to the airport, resulting in a loss of control.NTSB WPR10LA168Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Tillamook, ORThe partial loss of engine power during climb to cruise due to carburetor icing and the pilot's delay in using carburetor heat.NTSB CEN10WA150Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationCessna 421 · Tegucigalpa, HondurasThis investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Honduran government.NTSB WPR10LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G164B · Byron, CAA loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat.NTSB WPR10LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Colfax, WAA partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice as a result of the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat.NTSB WPR10LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Pahrump, NVFuel starvation as a result of the improper installation of the carburetor float valve by unknown personnel.NTSB WPR10LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Pullman, WAA partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to a bird's nest being sucked into the induction air ducting.NTSB ERA10LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Doylestown, PAA partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB WPR10RA093Accident · 6 fatalClass 5 · ForeignCessna 185 · Baindoang, PNG, Papua New GuineaOn December 30, 2009, about 0618 UTC (coordinated universal time), a Papua New Guinea (PNG) registered Cessna 185E, P2-MJL, made a forced emergency landing on mountainous terrain following a loss of oil pressure, about 1 nautical mile southwest of a remote…NTSB ERA10LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · St. Petersburg, FLA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10LA064Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKrusmark David Homer Searey · St. Paul, MNThe pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff during the takeoff roll when he became aware of the engine not producing full power.NTSB ERA10LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-151 · Port Charlotte, FLA partial loss of engine power due to the separation of the spark plug hole helicoil from the bottom position of the No. 3 cylinder for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10CA072Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirframes Unlimited Coyote · Indian Trail, NCA loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB WPR10LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Tucson, AZA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10LA050Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman Aircraft ENG G-111 · Ft Pierce, FLA total loss of left engine power and subsequent failure of the airplane to maintain airspeed and altitude on the remaining engine for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10LA039Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Brenham, TXThe loss of engine power (right engine) during initial climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR10FA029Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportAgusta A119 · Blythe, CAThe loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10LA019Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 · La Belle, FLThe loss of main rotor rpm due to the failure of one or more of the drive belts for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10GA015Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell OH-58A · Ocala, FLThe excessive wear and failure of engine governor components for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB CEN10LA012Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Weeping Water, NEThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in a stall. Contributing to the accident was the stuck exhaust valve resulting in the partial loss of engine power.NTSB CEN10LA008Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCrawford Alan R Glasair II · San Saba, TXA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10LA002Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Rosemount, MNThe pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing.NTSB ANC09LA110Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369A (OH-6A) · Palmer, AKA partial loss of engine power after take off for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR09LA471Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportArrow Falcon Exporters OH-58A+ · Myrtle Creek, ORA partial loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09LA605Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Troy, MIA loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's selection of an empty or nearly empty main tank for takeoff.NTSB WPR09LA446Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-1B · Creswell, ORA partial loss of engine power due to the malfunction of the engine's right magneto.NTSB CEN09LA575Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Preston, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA09LA498Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHahn R-W22 Tiger Moth Rep · Symrna, TNA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA09LA496Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-151 · Mansfield, MAA loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat.NTSB CEN09LA546Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BCS-65 · Boulder, COA partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to carburetor icing.NTSB CEN09LA534Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec M-18A · Audubon, IAA loss of engine power due to failure of the compressor turbine resulting from exposure to elevated operating temperatures for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09LA490Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-1B · Whitney, TXA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR09LA380Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDavenport DAVE-EZ · Santa Monica, CAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the forced landing.NTSB ERA09LA433Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N1 · Livermore Falls, MEA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA09LA421Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Dunedin, FLA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09CA452Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportWeatherly 620B · New England, NDThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB ERA09LA407Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Morristown, TNThe partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09LA451Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Beaman, IAThe loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR09LA327Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Taylor, AZThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.