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Fatal NTSB investigations, 2015

15 cases where the sequence of events included Loss of engine power (partial).

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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\") = 2015
    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"

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NTSB CEN16FA037Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Richmond, MOThe airplane's impact with trees and terrain during an off-airport forced landing in dark night conditions following a partial loss of engine power. The reason for the partial loss of engine power could not be determined because postaccident examination did…Nov 11, 2015 · N96381 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15FA353Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Vodochody L39 · Oneida, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control following a partial loss of engine power during initial climb. The reason for the partial loss of engine power could not be determined due to extensive postimpact damage.Sep 12, 2015 · N139RT · DestroyedNTSB CEN15LA404Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · Midland, TXThe partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.Sep 5, 2015 · N4707S · Substantial damageNTSB WPR15FA256Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Santee, CAThe pilots' failure to maintain airplane control following a partial loss of engine power after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of engine power due to a failure of the right magneto.Sep 3, 2015 · N8441B · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15FA308Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech N35 · Weirsdale, FLA partial loss of engine power during takeoff. The reason for the partial loss of power could not be determined due to the extensive fire and impact damage to the engine.Aug 12, 2015 · N390Z · DestroyedNTSB WPR15FA236Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182F · Montecito, CAOil starvation that led to the failure of the No. 5 connecting rod and a subsequent loss of engine power.Aug 7, 2015 · N5738F · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15LA318Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA38 - 112 · Millbury, OHA loss of engine power due to three of the engine valve adjustment mechanisms backing out, which resulted from improper maintenance.Jul 25, 2015 · C-GTAO · Substantial damageNTSB WPR15FA181Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech F35 · Everett, WAThe partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to debris within the fuel servo, which restricted fuel flow throughout the engine fuel system and resulted in a partial loss of engine power.Jun 10, 2015 · N4224B · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15FA249Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMonnett John T JR Sonex SA · Oshkosh, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed following a loss of engine power during initial takeoff climb, which resulted in the airplane's wing exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall. The reason for the loss of…Jun 2, 2015 · N123SX · Substantial damageNTSB WPR15FA163Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportRockwell Commander 114 · Laughlin, NVA partial loss of engine power due to the turbocharger's seizure as a result of a severely worn turbowheel. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot/owner to have the turbo normalization system inspected every 100 hours as required, which…May 18, 2015 · N4775W · DestroyedNTSB CEN15FA211Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportHoffman Zenith 701 · Trinidad, COThe noncertificated pilot's failure to maintain airspeed following a loss of engine power while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in the airplane's wing exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall. The reason for the…Apr 30, 2015 · N95MH · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15FA171Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · West Chester, PAThe failure of the flight instructor and the pilot to abort the takeoff after the airplane experienced a partial loss of engine power with adequate runway remaining, and their subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which led to the airplane…Mar 29, 2015 · N6842W · DestroyedNTSB ERA15FA139Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAdams Donald L DA1 · Sebring, FLA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.Mar 2, 2015 · N797A · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15LA133Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportJohnson Joel H Rans S-6ES Coyote II · Rincon, PRThe inadequate maintenance and inspection of the fuel system, which resulted in partial blockage of a fuel filter, a partial loss of engine power, and subsequent ditching.Feb 19, 2015 · N5196W · Substantial damageNTSB DCA15RA059Accident · 43 fatalForeign investigationATR 72 · Taipei, TaiwanimportFeb 4, 2015 · B-22816 · Destroyed