NTSB investigations, UT
17 cases where the defining event was Loss of engine power (partial).
Cases per year
| 2010 | 3 |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
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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\" = 'UT' 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" = 'UT' 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 WPR26LA132Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportPiper PA-28-140 · West Valley City, UTOn March 21, 2026, about 1610 mountain daylight time, a Piper PA-28-140, N7328J, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near West Valley City, Utah. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code…NTSB WPR24LA178Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Nephi, UTThe pilot’s incorrect movement of the fuel selector valve to an off or restricted position, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power.NTSB WPR23LA278Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAerospatiale AS-355E Twin Star · Farmington, UTThe premature failure of one of the No. 2 engine compressor bleed valve, which resulted in a partial loss of power to that engine.NTSB WPR22LA080Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportWalter Tachiki Tachiki 750 Cruzer · Spanish Fork, UTA partial loss of engine power due to an obstructed catalytic converter, which most likely resulted from the pilot’s failure to properly repair or replace it after it was likely damaged during a previous incident. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s…NTSB WPR21LA078Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna P210N · Moab, UTThe pilot’s improper application of full throttle during takeoff, which resulted in loss of engine power due to an excessive fuel flow and overly rich fuel mixture.NTSB WPR20LA258Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T210 · Hanna, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed after a partial loss of power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall from which the pilot could not recover.NTSB WPR20LA145Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCzech Sport Sport Cruiser · Logan, UTA partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to vapor lock.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 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 WPR18LA136Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182F · Boulder, UTA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to the available evidence.NTSB WPR18LA102Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMacdonald Craig MAC CUB · Ogden, UTThe pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat during the flight, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB WPR14LA336Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 32R-300 · West Jordan, UTA partial loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined due to the severity of the damage to the engine.NTSB WPR13LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175B · Wellsville, UTA loss of engine power during cruise flight due to carburetor ice.NTSB WPR11LA362Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Syracuse, UTThe failure of the maintenance technicians who installed the engine to properly tighten the fuel injection servo to a spider supply line, which caused a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB WPR10CA337Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150M · Neola, UTA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a power line.NTSB WPR10LA310Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRice KR-2 · Richfield, UTA loss of engine power during initial climb due to a carburetor malfunction.NTSB WPR10LA302Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Richfield, UTThe pilot’s decision to operate the unairworthy airplane with suspected performance deficiencies in a high density altitude and the subsequent partial loss of engine power due to low compression.