NTSB investigations, 2014
88 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 |
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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\") = 2014
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") = 2014 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 CEN15FA088Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 23-160 · Port Clinton, OHThe pilot's loss of control following a loss of left engine power for reasons that could not be determined because an examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any preimpact abnormalities.NTSB WPR15LA067Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFarthing James W II Beaver · Perris, CAThe partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to an improperly configured carburetor and fuel supply system. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's loss of airplane control during the off-field landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB WPR15LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcholland Glastar · Sheridan, WYA loss of engine power while maneuvering at low altitude for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination.NTSB ERA15LA072Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Brookline, NHThe student pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a wire during an off-airport landing following a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination.NTSB CEN15LA063Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSiegel Gerald Long EZ · McGregor, TXA loss of engine power during takeoff due to excessive debris in the fuel system.NTSB ERA15LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Hartford, CTThe partial loss of engine power during climb after takeoff for a reasons that could not be determined because postaccident engine examination revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures.NTSB CEN15LA050Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 401A · Fulton, MOA failure of the right engine magneto distributor drive gears, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s failure to inspect and maintain the magnetos in accordance with the engine…NTSB ANC15LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHelio H 295 · Nenana, AKThe partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no evidence of any preimpact mechanical anomalies.NTSB ERA15FA049Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Lewisburg, WVThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident were abnormal engine operation due to improper…NTSB WPR15LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportExtra Flugzeugproduktions-Und EA 300 · Las Vegas, NVA partial loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN15FA034Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportRaytheon B200 · Wichita, KSThe pilot's failure to maintain lateral control of the airplane after a reduction in left engine power and his application of inappropriate rudder input. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to follow the emergency procedures for an engine…NTSB CEN15LA038Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStol UC 1 · Jacksonville, TXThe loss of right engine power while climbing due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident airplane examination and testing, which led to a forced landing on hilly terrain.NTSB CEN15LA023Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTuberville Zodiac XL · Mountain Home, ARThe partial loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident engine examinations revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB WPR15LA015Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 151 · Bullhead City, AZA partial loss of engine power during the initial climb 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 ENG15WA008Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationAirbus A319 - 132 · Zurich, SwitzerlandOn October 17, 2014, an Air Serbia Airbus 319-132, registration umber YU-APA, powered by two IAE V2524-A5 turbofan engines experienced a right engine oil leak shortly after departure. The flight crew performed an inflight shutdown of the engine and an air…NTSB WPR15LA014Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Big Bear, 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 ERA15FA016Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRockwell International 112 · Gainesville, GAThe partial loss of engine power due to the undetected blockage of the inlet and outlet ports of the manifold valve by an organic compound of an unknown source.NTSB ERA15LA015Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Granville, MADeformation of the No. 1 cylinder's intake valve, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and a subsequent off-airport precautionary landing.NTSB WPR15LA008Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-180 · Bend, ORA partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which resulted from the pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat after takeoff and during the climb.NTSB ERA14LA451Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-5A · Homosassa, FLA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because engine examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ENG14IA028Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAirbus A320 232 · Long Beach, CAThe probable cause of the engine failure and subsequent undercowl engine fire was due to the fatigue fracture of a high pressure turbine stage 2 disk blade retaining lug that released two blades which impacted the low pressure turbine case causing a fuel line…NTSB WPR14LA374Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206 · Tombstone, AZA partial loss of engine power during cruise flight due to loose “B” nut fittings and a bent tube as a result of maintenance personnel’s inadequate inspection of the nuts during the most recent inspection.NTSB CEN14FA494Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSmith Aerostar 601P · Austin, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient clearance from trees during the single-engine landing approach. Contributing to the accident was the loss of power in the left engine due to an improperly installed rubber boot that became dislodged and was then…NTSB WPR14TA370Accident · No injuriesFinal reportEurocopter AS 350 B3 · Lincoln, CAThe failure of the engine to provide sufficient power when commanded by the pilot during the power recovery phase of a practice autorotation for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no mechanical malfunctions or…NTSB CEN14WA491Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationRobinson Helicopter R44 · Roeselare, BelgiumNTSB CEN14LA461Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310K · El Dorado, KSA fatigue failure of the left engine’s throttle cable, which resulted in the loss of left engine power.NTSB CEN14LA450Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Natchez, LAThe loss of power due to the failure of the No. 2 exhaust valve and rocker boss during takeoff.NTSB WPR14FA349Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Novato, CAThe instrument-rated pilot's decision to conduct a visual approach to the airport in night, instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's loss of situational awareness, the…NTSB WPR14FA348Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCliff Starduster II SA300 · Placerville, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around in gusting wind conditions following a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined, because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal…NTSB CEN14FA435Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Natchitoches, LAThe partial loss of engine power due to the exhaust valve rocker retaining stud backing out of the cylinder head, which resulted in the exhaust valve being stuck in the closed position. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to configure the…NTSB CEN14FA434Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 32-300 · Ardmore, OKThe partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because thermal damage to the engine prevented a complete examination.NTSB ERA14LA389Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T206H · Wiggins, MSA loosening of the engine throttle cable from its support clamp during flight, which resulted in a loss of throttle control.NTSB WPR14LA340Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · Darrington, WAMaintenance personnel’s failure to secure the throttle mount bracket during a recent engine installation, which resulted in the loss of throttle movement and an inability to control engine power.NTSB WPR14LA338Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportNelson RV 3M · North Plains, ORA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons which resulted in a landing gear collapse during the precautionary landing to a field.NTSB WPR14LA337Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan Navion · Fresno, CAA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.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 WPR14LA335Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180A · Salmon, IDA loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA14LA382Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJackson Jeremiah D Vans RV6A · West Palm Beach, FLThe pilot’s excessive landing speed, which resulted in a runway excursion and noseover. Contributing to the accident was a partial loss of engine power during an attempted go-around for reasons that could not be determined because no anomalies were identified…NTSB CEN14LA412Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F 28F · Tomah, WIA loss of engine power due to the malfunction of the No. 4 cylinder intake valve.NTSB CEN14FA400Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportLarry Ketterling FEW P-51 Mustang · Lisbon, NDThe partial loss of engine power for a reason that could not be determined because of extensive impact and postcrash fire damage, and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in the airplane's wing exceeding its critical…NTSB WPR14LA315Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415 C · Susanville, CAThe pilot’s failure to follow the checklist while starting the engine and to lock the engine primer plunger, which resulted in the partial loss of engine power during cruise flight in high density altitude conditions.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 ERA14LA351Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSiler Ronald E Ultrastar · Halifax, PAA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the engine was not recovered. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack during…NTSB CEN14CA395Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A188B · Milford, NEThe pilot's improper engine mixture setting which reduced available engine power, and his inadvertent retraction of flaps which resulted in an impact with crops and terrain.NTSB CEN14LA385Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Wichita Falls, TXA partial loss of engine power, which resulted in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined during postaccident examination.NTSB WPR14LA298Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 30 · Othello, WAThe partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB CEN14LA443Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-181 · Waukesha, WIThe loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because no anomalies were identified during postaccident examination.NTSB CEN14FA356Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20M · Greenwood, INA 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. Also causal to the accident was the pilots' decision…NTSB ERA14TA326Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 336 · Mobile, ALThe pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning during which he did not ensure that there was adequate fuel in the main tanks for the flight, which resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB CEN14LA334Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Granbury, TXThe partial loss of engine power due to the failure of the exhaust valve.