Fatal NTSB investigations, 2008
15 cases where the sequence of events included Loss of engine power (partial).
Cases per year
| 2008 | 15 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 17 |
| 2010 | 14 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 24 |
| 2015 | 15 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2019 | 19 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 12 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 4 |
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\") = 2008
AND c.\"highestInjuryLevel\" = 'Fatal'
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s.\"tier2Number\" = '342' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE \"isDefiningEvent\"))
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") = 2008 AND c."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal' AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '342' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE "isDefiningEvent")) 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 WPR09FA038Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Sedona, AZThe partial loss of engine power while maneuvering for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09RA052Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationBeech 200 · Punta Chivato, MexicoOn November 3, 2008 at approximately 1800 pacific standard time (PST) a twin-engine turbo prop, Beechcraft BE200, N200JL, was destroyed when it impacted terrain shortly after takeoff from Punta Chivato Airstrip, located near Punto Chivato, Baja California…NTSB WPR09LA022Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-1 · Concrete, WAThe loss of engine power during initial climb due to the pilot's improper exhaust system maintenance, which resulted in restriction of the carburetor's air intake.NTSB CEN09RA030Accident · 5 fatalForeign investigationCessna 310 · Ciudad Victoria, MexicoOn October 21, 2008 at approximately 1710 central daylight time a Cessna 310, Mexican Registration XB-KPF experienced a loss of power on takeoff from Pedro J. Mendez Airport, Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas, Mexico. The pilot attempted to return to the airport…NTSB CEN09WA016Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna 421 · Oaxaca, MexicoOn October 6, 008 at approximately 1332 central daylight time (CDT) a Cessna 421C, Mexican Registration XB-KWB was destroyed while attempting to return to Xoxocotlan International Airport (OAX,) Oaxaca, Mexico to land . Both aircraft occupants sustained fatal…NTSB SEA08GA194Accident · 3 fatalFinal reportLockheed P2V-7 · Reno, NVThe failure of the flight crew to maintain airspeed above in-flight minimum control speed (Vmca) after losing power in the left jet engine during initial climb after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the crew's inadequate cockpit resource management…NTSB LAX08LA274Accident · 3 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportKillgore Velocity · North Las Vegas, NVA partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to the detachment of the engine supercharger drive belt. The detachment resulted from the owner/builder's inadequate installation of the supercharger system and belt-tensioning adjustment.NTSB SEA08LA179Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · St. Johns, AZThe failure of both pilots to abort the takeoff when a suitable climb rate could not be attained. Contributing to the accident was the reduction of available power due to the camshaft lobe and lifter corrosion/wear, the high density altitude, and the CFI’s…NTSB MIA08LA152Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMorris George Velocity 173RG · St. Augustine, FLA loss of control in flight due to undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC08LA245Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Pelham, GAA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons which led to a forced landing in unsuitable terrain.NTSB DCA08RA078Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationBoeing 747-200FM · Madrid, ColombiaOn July 7, 2008, at 0357 local time, a Boeing 747-200FM, N714CK, operated by Kalitta Air as Centurion Airlines flight 164, was destroyed during a forced landing in Madrid, Cundinamarca, Colombia, shortly after taking off from El Dorado International Airport…NTSB CHI08LA166Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHelton Lark 95 · West Carrollton, OHThe improper installation of spark plugs during the annual inspection which resulted in a loss of engine power shortly after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain during the forced landing.NTSB CHI08FA135Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Stevens Point, WIThe partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB DFW08FA131Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Black Hawk, COThe loss of engine power due to induction icing. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to continue flight in conditions favorable for structural and induction-system icing.NTSB NYC08FA134Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta II · Wilmington, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain proper rotor rpm after a partial loss of engine power.