NTSB investigations, 2010
78 cases where the defining event was Loss of engine power (partial).
Cases per year
| 2008 | 75 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 75 |
| 2010 | 78 |
| 2011 | 88 |
| 2012 | 95 |
| 2013 | 62 |
| 2014 | 88 |
| 2015 | 89 |
| 2016 | 82 |
| 2017 | 66 |
| 2018 | 77 |
| 2019 | 81 |
| 2020 | 58 |
| 2021 | 78 |
| 2022 | 53 |
| 2023 | 64 |
| 2024 | 70 |
| 2025 | 81 |
| 2026 | 61 |
Where
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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 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 year(c."eventDate") = 2010 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 ERA11LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Wimauma, FLThe mechanic/pilot's failure to detect a visible exhaust gas leak and cracked cylinder head immediately prior to the accident flight, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during initial climb. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate…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 ERA11LA093Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · West Milford, NJThe pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat while taking off in weather conditions conducive to serious carburetor icing, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.NTSB CEN11LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35-33 · Roanoke, TXA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR11FA045Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS350B2 · Pacoima, CAThe contamination of a spool bearing in the power turbine governor during manufacture, which led to the bearing’s failure in flight, a subsequent loss of engine power during departure, and the resultant hard landing.NTSB CEN11CA062Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Pineville, LAThe pilot/mechanic’s improper inspection of the airplane following the engine installation.NTSB WPR11LA039Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLansdorf Qualt · Sonoma, CAA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB DCA11WA008Accident · 21 fatalForeign investigationBeech 1900 · Karachi, PakistanOn November 5, 2010, a JS Air Pakistan, a Hawker Beechcraft B-1900, registration AP-BJD, crashed shortly after takeoff from Karachi-Jinnah International Airport (KHI), Karachi, Pakistan. All 17 passengers and 4 crewmembers onboard were fatally injured, and…NTSB ERA11LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Aguadilla, PRThe pilot's improper decision to ditch the airplane after a reported partial loss of engine power and overheat on one engine for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR11LA025Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-236 · Dorrington, CAThe pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat while cruising in carburetor icing conditions, which resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB CEN11IA106Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-500TP · Olathe, KSThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN11CA017Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8D · Clarrisa, MNThe partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA11LA014Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportEngineering & Research Ercoupe 415-D · Lawrenceville, GAInadequate maintenance performed on the airplane, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the corrosion within the carburetor.NTSB CEN11FA007Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Naperville, ILThe pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff when he realized the airplane was not attaining sufficient takeoff and climb performance. Contributing to the accident was the airplane’s partial loss of engine power due to an obstruction of the fuel servo air inlet…NTSB CEN11CA006Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRockwell International S-2R · Texarkana, ARThe loss of engine power due to cracked engine cylinder.NTSB WPR10FA473Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportHawker Beechcraft F33 · Phoenix, AZA partial loss of engine power during approach for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB WPR10LA465Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Visalia, CAA partial loss of engine power during takeoff, which resulted from the failure of the spark plug retention mechanism.NTSB ANC10CA097Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's rapid application of throttle and carburetor heat causing the engine to hesitate and lose power during takeoff following an aborted landing.NTSB CEN10CA549Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182D · Houston, TXThe loss of engine power during the initial climb due to decreased engine oil quantity and pressure as a result of the engine's oil cap not being adequately secured.NTSB ERA10LA487Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNavion Navion G · Dublin, GAThe pilot's failure to properly secure the oil drain plug after changing the engine oil, which resulted in oil starvation and an engine failure during cruise flight.NTSB WPR10LA483Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoam Rans S-6S · Roberts, IDA loss of engine power due to the detachment of the left carburetor from the engine inlet manifold. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to address a known engine vibration.NTSB CEN10CA582Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Atkins, ARA partial loss of engine power during low-altitude flight for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR10LA456Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSavage Savage-Cozy · Aurora, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane following a loss of engine power in the traffic pattern; the cause of the loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not…NTSB ERA10LA475Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Fayetteville, WVA loss of engine power due to the failure of the left magneto system’s distributor gear as a result of the improper maintenance of the magnetos by maintenance personnel.NTSB ERA10LA474Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-G10 · Doerun, GAA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to select an adequate forced landing site and his excess speed during the landing.NTSB CEN10WA534Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationCessna 208 · Pointe a Pitre, GuadeloupeOn September 5, 2010, at 1919 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 208B, French registered F-OIXZ, operated by Tropic Airlines, was substantially damaged during a forced landing near Pointe a Pitre, Guadeloupe. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at…NTSB ERA10LA463Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportQuicksilver MX-2 · Lake City, FLA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10LA453Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Rockland, METhe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10LA503Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Castroville, TXA loss of engine power due to the failure of the torque sensor bearing.NTSB WPR10LA420Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 · San Diego, CAThe pilot's failure to utilize carburetor heat during initial climb, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB WPR10LA424Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-5A · Lakeview, ORA partial loss of engine power during the initial climb due to a stuck exhaust valve.NTSB ERA10LA437Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Williamstown, NJThe partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to weak spark plugs on the No. 1 cylinder.NTSB CEN10LA496Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182T · Mosby, MTA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during an en route climb.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 ERA10LA405Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlines Sportsman GS-2 · Morrisville, VTThe pilot's improper flare during a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was a loss of fuel pressure for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10LA396Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Mashpee, MAThe pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat while flying at reduced power settings in conditions that were favorable for carburetor icing resulting in the partial loss of engine power.NTSB CEN10CA461Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWing Kitfox II · Park Rapids, MNA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to adequately flare during the water landing.NTSB WPR10LA376Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Rawlins, WYThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning, failure to properly use the takeoff checklist, and failure to lean the fuel mixture, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to attain sufficient airspeed due to the rich fuel mixture.NTSB CEN10LA440Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F35 · Enid, OKA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10LA432Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A24R · Muskegon, MIA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10LA373Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNadig Paul K Nadig · Franklin, PAA partial loss of engine power due to the owner’s inadequate fuel system maintenance, which resulted in a collision with trees and subsequent impact with the ground.NTSB CEN10LA429Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWarth Dennis J Classic Sport S-18 · Tea, SDA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's loss of airplane control, which led to an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN10CA426Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Alexandria, LAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ANC10LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-14 · King Salmon, AKThe pilot's failure to use continuous carburetor heat while operating in carburetor icing conditions, resulting in carburetor ice and subsequent partial loss of engine power.NTSB CEN10LA403Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-5 · Hutto, TXThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to visually verify his fuel quantity prior to the flight.NTSB CEN10LA399Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35A · Truth or Consequences, NMA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR10CA334Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Tillamook, ORThe certified flight instructor’s selection of an inappropriate landing surface and the loss of engine power as a result of the improper use carburetor heat. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.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 CEN10CA376Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWells Terry Hula Girl · Wellington, COA partial loss of engine power due to the inadequate design of the engine cowling.NTSB WPR10LA310Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRice KR-2 · Richfield, UTA loss of engine power during initial climb due to a carburetor malfunction.