NTSB investigations, 2022
53 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 | 69 |
| 2025 | 80 |
| 2026 | 61 |
Where
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Query with SQL
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\") = 2022
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") = 2022 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 GAA23WA097Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignCessna 310F · Puerto Vallarta, MexicoNTSB WPR23FA073Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 150A · Santa Monica, CAA failure of the No. 1 piston connecting rod bearing journal due to oil starvation for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power.NTSB GAA23WA031Accident · 2 fatalClass 5 · ForeignRobinson R66 · Kesova Gora, RussiaNTSB ERA23LA058Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAntonov AN2 · Opa-Locka, FLThe pilot's failure to properly configure the cowl flaps and oil cooler shutters, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to overheating of the engine. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to operate the airplane in with an…NTSB WPR23LA031Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150G · Star Valley, AZThe failure of the No. 1 cylinder exhaust or intake valve which resulted in the partial loss of engine power and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB ERA23FA033Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech A24 · Keene, NHImproper maintenance of the fuel injector nozzles and the pilots’ failure to abort the takeoff during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic’s decision to return the airplane to service with the engine unable to attain its full rated…NTSB WPR23LA016Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportQuickie Q2 · Laramie, WYThe partial loss of engine power due to the seizure of the No. 1 cylinder exhaust valve in the valve guide.NTSB CEN23LA009Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportYates Mike E Roaring Eagle · Stanwood, IAThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack in the traffic pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control at too low of an altitude to recover. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of engine…NTSB CEN22FA436Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Allentown, PAA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN22LA429Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCommander 114TC · Savoy, TXA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB GAA22WA288Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignCessna 172 · Donji Proložac, CroatiaNTSB WPR22LA351Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172L · Ventura, CAA partial loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the No. 4 exhaust valve.NTSB CEN22LA421Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Broomfield, COA partial loss of engine power due to a collapsed induction hose that blocked engine intake airflow.NTSB ERA22LA412Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportEngineering & Research 415-C · Galion, OHA partial loss of engine power due to an exhaust valve that was stuck in the open position.NTSB CEN22LA413Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA32RT · Bulverde, TXThe partial loss of engine power due to excessive carbon deposits that resulted in one or more stuck exhaust valves.NTSB WPR22LA334Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBuxbaum Mark Edward Long EZ · Medicine Bow, WYA partial loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the No. 4 exhaust valve head.NTSB ERA22LA411Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Clearfield, PAA sudden partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an off-airport landing.NTSB WPR22LA322Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRay E Roberts Kitfox V Vixen · Caldwell, IDThe partial loss of engine power due to a loose wire leading to the engine’s electronic control unit (ECU). Contributing was the pilot’s exceedance of the critical angle of attack while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at an altitude too…NTSB ENG22WA044IncidentClass 3 · ForeignAirbus A320 · Guadalajara, MexicoNTSB ERA22LA369Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Jamestown, NYA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be definitively determined.NTSB WPR22LA301Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Laurel, MTThe loss of climb performance due to undetermined reasons.NTSB GAA22WA258Accident · Minor injuriesClass 5 · ForeignAir Tractor AT-802A · Cranbrook, CanadaNTSB GAA22WA266Accident · Serious injuriesClass 5 · ForeignCessna 172 · Qualicum Beach, CanadaNTSB WPR22LA246Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172B · Silver Springs, NVA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB GAA22WA309Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignCassult Racer Iiim · Henstridge, Somerset, United KingdomNTSB GAA22WA209Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignCessna TU206G · Bielsko Biala, PolandNTSB CEN22LA255Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20E · Stillwater, OKThe inadequate maintenance and inspection of the engine induction air coupling, which impeded airflow to the engine and resulted in the subsequent partial loss of engine power.NTSB ENG22WA032Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 777 · Karachi, PakistanNTSB ERA22FA261Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201 · Panama City, FLMaintenance personnel’s failure to follow the avionics installation guidance for the oil pressure sensor, which resulted in the high-cycle fatigue failure of an line, oil starvation, and the subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was…NTSB CEN22LA230Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172P · Ennis, TXA partial loss of engine power for reasons that were undetermined.NTSB ERA22LA254Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Tredyffin, PAThe loosening of the throttle arm from the throttle body, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to control the engine, and a subsequent forced landing.NTSB WPR22FA188Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 172F · Show Low, AZThe pilot’s improper leaning of the engine during an extended period of time, which caused an exhaust valve to become stuck and led to the partial loss of engine power during the accident flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to…NTSB ERA22LA235Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 310 · Caryville, FLAn in-flight loss of engine power on both engines for undetermined reasons.NTSB ANC22LA033Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportTaylorcraft F19 · Anchorage, AKA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to a lack of available evidence.NTSB GAA22WA183Accident · 2 fatalClass 5 · ForeignCessna 208 · Boituva, BrazilNTSB ENG22WA025IncidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 767-322 · Lima, Peru, PeruNTSB ERA22LA239Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportThrush S2R · Hawkinsville, GAA failure of the electric main fuel pump due to the carbon brushes having completely worn away.NTSB GAA22WA172IncidentClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA-46-600TP · Londrina, BrazilNTSB GAA22WA150Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA11 · Miramar, ArgentinaNTSB ERA22LA172Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Melbourne, FLA loss of engine power due to oil starvation as a result of the failure of the No. 3 crankshaft journal bearing.NTSB GAA22WA125Accident · Minor injuriesClass 5 · ForeignCirrus SR22 · Ringsted, DenmarkNTSB ERA22LA159Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDwyer Michael D Q · Spring Hill, FLThe pilot’s improper modification of the pull starter motor, which resulted in its failure and the subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB CEN22LA146Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportHughes 369 · Adair, IAThe mechanic’s failure to properly torque a fuel control unit B-nut, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power, an attempted autorotation, and an impact with terrain.NTSB CEN22LA141Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150M · Brodhead, WIA loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the No. 1 cylinder’s rocker shaft bosses, which resulted in a forced landing into uneven terrain.NTSB CEN22LA144Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22T · Minot, NDThe failure of the Nos.2, 4, and 6 cylinders due to detonation.NTSB ERA22LA139Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 152 · Madisonville, TNA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.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 ERA22LA117Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportHughes 369D · Bel Air, MDA loss of engine power due to bearing failures in the turbine section resulting from a fatigue fracture of the oil supply line that fed oil to the Nos. 6 and 7 bearings. The oil line failure led to rapid deterioration of the bearings from oil starvation.…NTSB WPR22LA090Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportTextron TTX Inc. T240 · Ravendale, CAThe inadequate maintenance and inspection of the engine induction system, which resulted in the separation of the right induction tube from the turbocharger compressor outlet and the subsequent loss of engine power during departure.NTSB CEN22LA106Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDehavilland Tiger Moth DH 82A · Lampasas, TXThe failure of a bolt in the engine valve system which resulted in malfunction of the engine exhaust valve system and a partial loss of engine power. The rough terrain encountered during the forced landing contributed to the outcome.