NTSB investigations, NC
31 cases where the defining event was Loss of engine power (partial).
Cases per year
| 2008 | 1 |
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| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 5 |
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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\" = 'NC' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'NC' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND 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 ERA27LA007AccidentLimited investigationInvestigation openPiper PA-32-260 · Whiteville, NCNTSB WPR26LA347Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportBell 206B-III · Creswell, NCOn September 18, 2026, at 1018 eastern daylight time, a Bell 206B-III, N50141, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Creswell, North Carolina. The pilot was not injured. The helicopter was being operated as a Title 14 Code of…NTSB ERA26LA219Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportRainbow Cheetah XLS · Knightdale, NCOn May 27, 2026, about 1420 eastern daylight time, a special light sport Rainbow Cheetah XLS airplane, N146RC, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Knightdale, North Carolina. The flight instructor and student pilot were…NTSB ERA26LA169Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportEric Vargosko SW-51 · Iron Station, NCOn April 10, 2026, about 1732 eastern daylight time, an experimental amateur built SW-51 airplane, N551EV, sustained minor damage when it was involved in an accident near Iron Station, North Carolina. The front seat pilot sustained minor injuries, and the…NTSB ERA26LA144Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportPiper PA-28-140 · Indian Trail, NCOn March 8, 2026, about 1100 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-28-140, N98360, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Indian Trail, North Carolina. The pilot and passenger were seriously injured. The airplane was operated as a…NTSB ERA25LA188Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172RG · Louisburg, NCMaintenance personnel’s failure to identify and remediate water contamination of the airplane’s fuel system, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during initial climb.NTSB ERA23LA310Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · New London, NCA partial loss of engine power due to the No. 4 cylinder’s stuck exhaust valve.NTSB ERA23FA188Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportMiller Glenn F RV-12 · Climax, NCThe airplane owner/builder’s inappropriate use of a lower grade fuel than that required by the airplane and engine operations manual, which resulted in engine detonation and the degradation and eventual obliteration of the Nos. 1 and 2 cylinder spark plug…NTSB ERA22FA126Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech 58 · Lexington, NCInadequate maintenance, which led to a partial loss of both right and left engine power during takeoff, and the pilot’s subsequent failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering with one engine at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s…NTSB ERA21LA368Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportHughes 369 · Ash, NCA partial loss of engine power due to corrosion and erosion damage to the engine’s compressor section components.NTSB ERA21FA333Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA24 · Wadesboro, NCA partial loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined. Contributing was the pilot’s loss of airplane control, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and impact with trees and terrain.NTSB ERA21LA297Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Arden, NCThe inadequate inspection of the throttle control cable assembly, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during cruise flight.NTSB ERA21LA287Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA46-500TP · Manteo, NCThe improperly secured pneumatic compressor discharge air (P3) line coupling nut on the engine, which ultimately allowed the nut to back off resulting in a partial loss of engine power.NTSB ERA21LA112Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna U206 · Denton, NCA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.NTSB ERA20LA302Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28R · Fletcher, NCA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.NTSB ERA20LA064Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Kenansville, NCA fatigue failure of the camshaft due to a manufacturing defect, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.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 ERA18LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Bladenboro, NCA loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the presence of an insect nest in the carburetor heat control box that prevented the pilot’s application of carburetor heat from restoring engine power.NTSB ERA18LA038Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech B 55 · Statesville, NCA total loss of left engine power during initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane following the loss of engine power.NTSB ERA18LA027Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportHomer Autogyro Cavalon · Oak Island, NCA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB ERA17MA316Accident · 4 fatalClass 2 · MajorFinal reportEurocopter Deutschland MBB BK 117 · Hertford, NCA failure of the rear bearing in the No. 2 engine, which (1) created multiple and likely unexpected and confusing cockpit indications, resulting in the pilot's improper diagnosis and subsequent erroneous shutdown of the No. 1 engine, and (2) the resulting…NTSB ERA16LA045Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPhantom Aeronautics Phantom X 1 · Monroe, NCThe partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any preimpact anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA14LA361Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH 12E · Wadesboro, NCA partial loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 2 engine accessory gearbox bearing for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB ERA13LA072Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHansen David Daniel RV-4 · Carthage, NCA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations of the engine and fuel system revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the…NTSB ERA11FA504Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportHutchinson Kenneth A Velocity RG · Sanford, NCThe pilot/owner's intentional flight of his airplane with known mechanical discrepancies (frozen turbocharger waste gate), which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and subsequent collision with trees and terrain shortly after takeoff. Contributing to…NTSB ERA11CA355Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDotson William P Sngl Seat Hawk Arrow · Carthage, NCA partial loss of engine power due to the pilot’s improper installation of the engine’s No. 1 cylinder spark plugs.NTSB ERA11LA342Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-5A · Linden, NCA partial loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10LA424Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportW.H. Hunnicutt Hobo · Fletcher, NCA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to select an adequate forced landing site.NTSB ERA10CA072Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirframes Unlimited Coyote · Indian Trail, NCA loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB ERA09LA271Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Kinston, NCA partial loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 1 cylinder exhaust valve for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA08LA188Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Wallace, NCThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff when the engine failed to develop full power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to remove the intake plugs prior to takeoff.