NTSB investigations
1,858 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 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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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 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 WPR18LA148Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 152 · Hillsboro, ORThe partial loss of engine power during a go-around due to the loose copper electrode finger inside the left magneto.NTSB ERA18FA152Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Daytona Beach, FLThe pilot's inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during the initial climb, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed while turning back to the runway, which resulted in an exceedance of the…NTSB ERA18FA149Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12 · Commerce, GAThe pilot's failure to effectively mitigate an accumulation of carburetor ice, which resulted in an undetected partial loss of engine power and an aerodynamic stall during takeoff.NTSB ERA18FA146Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 35A33 · Jacksonville, ALThe pilot/mechanic's inadequate inspection of the exhaust system, including the left muffler and heat exchanger, which precluded his detection of preexisting cracks and led to a missed opportunity to replace the components. The inadequate inspection allowed…NTSB WPR18LA140Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell OH 58C · Yuma, AZA partial loss of engine power during an aerial application flight due to thermal damage to the 1st stage gas producer turbine nozzle and an irregular fuel spray pattern due to carbon buildup of the fuel nozzle. Contributing to the accident was maintenance…NTSB ANC18LA034Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportGrumman TBM-3 · Fort Apache, AZA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB DCA18WA174Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Arequipa, PeruThe government of Peru has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on May 05, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Peru's investigation under the provisions of ICAO…NTSB CEN18LA158Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · East Troy, WIA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information, which resulted in impact with terrain and dynamic rollover during the subsequent attempted landing.NTSB WPR18LA136Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182F · Boulder, UTA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to the available evidence.NTSB ERA18FA137Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA28R · Gainesville, GAA partial loss of engine power due to inadequate thru-bolt and stud preload tension by undetermined maintenance personnel, which resulted in fretting between the engine crankcase halves, and the subsequent separation of the No. 2 cylinder due to the fatigue…NTSB CEN18LA152Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G 164A · Garwood, TXA partial loss of engine power 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 WPR18LA127Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportYakovlev YAK 52 · Hillsboro, ORA partial loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident was…NTSB WPR18LA125Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Andover, NJA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN18LA138Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 24 · New Braunfels, TXA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB WPR18FA119Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 24-260 · Scottsdale, AZThe flight instructor's failure to maintain airplane control during the initial climb as a result of the airplane being loaded above its maximum gross weight and beyond its aft center of gravity limits. Contributing to the accident was a degraded engine power…NTSB ERA18LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Canton, MSThe pilot's decision to land the airplane with a tailwind, which led to a runway excursion. Contributing to the pilot's decision to land with a tailwind was a partial loss of engine power due to his failure to effectively use carburetor heat in conditions…NTSB WPR18LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPflugradt Kitfox · Clatskanie, ORA partial loss of engine power due to an improperly secured throttle cable set screw.NTSB ERA18LA110Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBesarick Skybolt · Punta Gorda, FLA substantial oil leak, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and failure of the No. 2 connecting rod.NTSB ERA18LA107Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Key West, FLA partial loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the wreckage did not reveal any evidence of preimpact malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN18LA118Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBereznak Lancair Legacy · Temple, TXThe failure of the fuel selector valve in a nearly closed position, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN18FA116Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 31P · Laredo, TXAn engine malfunction for undetermined reasons and the subsequent loss of control, due to the pilot's improper decision to maneuver the airplane below minimum controllable airspeed and his improper response to the loss of engine power.NTSB CEN18LA177Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Sinton, TXThe inadequate service and repair of the airplane's carburetor, which led to a partial loss of engine power during takeoff and resulted in a forced landing.NTSB WPR18LA102Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMacdonald Craig MAC CUB · Ogden, UTThe pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat during the flight, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB ERA18FA084Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Bonifay, FLA partial loss of engine power due to a stuck exhaust valve. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to operate an airplane with a known mechanical deficiency and his failure to fly an appropriate traffic pattern that would have allowed the…NTSB ERA18LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell OH 58C · Zebulon, GAThe pilot's failure to fully open the throttle before initiating the power recovery in response to a simulated engine failure.NTSB ERA18LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Babylon, NYThe partial loss of engine power after a simulated engine failure for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident examination and an engine test run did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ENG18WA011Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationAirbus A330 · Alice Springs, AustraliaOn January 18, 2018, about 14:25 Western Australian standard time, a Malaysian-registered Airbus A330-323 airplane had the No. 1 engine, a Pratt & Whitney PW4168A engine shutdown by the flight crew after it had compressor stalls. The airplane, which was…NTSB WPR18WA159Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationRobinson R44 · Ayers Rock, AustraliaOn January 17, 2018, at 1800 local time, a Robinson R44 helicopter, VH-HGX, experienced a partial loss of engine power shortly after takeoff. The pilot subsequently initiated an autorotation, landed hard and rolled over near Ayres Rock, Australia. The pilot…NTSB ERA18WA061Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna A188 · Dom Pedrito, BrazilThe government of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a CESSNA A188 airplane that occurred on December 30, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Brazil's investigation under the provisions…NTSB CEN18FA053Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Oldenburg, INA total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 4 piston, which resulted in an attempted forced landing in dark night conditions and a subsequent in-flight collision with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's situational…NTSB ERA18LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA32 · Oakland Park, FLThe loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB ERA18FA046Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · St. CroixThe non-multiengine rated pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during a single-engine approach. Contributing to the accident was a total loss of engine power on the left engine due to detonation for reasons that could not be determined based on the…NTSB WPR18WA061Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationEnstrom 480 · Bacoor, PhilippinesOn December 2, 2017, at 0900 universal time coordinated, a Enstrom Helicopter Corporation 480B, RP-C8955, was substantially damaged during a precautionary landing near Bacoor, Cavite, Philippines. The pilot was not injured, and the passenger sustained minor…NTSB GAA18CA059Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20 · Tucson, AZThe pilot’s inadequate preflight and in-flight fuel management, which resulted in an intermittent loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA18LA032Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 34-220T · Ebensburg, PAThe pilot's improper decision to fly an airplane with a known oil leak, which led to a total loss of engine power due to oil starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to land with a tailwind, which led to his attempted go-around and…NTSB ERA18LA031Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA46 · Clearwater, FLA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB ANC18LA011Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Oloh, MSA partial loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 3 valve key (exhaust).NTSB WPR18LA034Accident · Serious injuriesClass 2 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172P · San Jose, CAThe pilot's delayed decision to execute an emergency landing and his attempt to return to the airport following a partial loss of power due to wear on internal engine components, which prevented the engine from developing full-rated power during the…NTSB ERA18LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Bladenboro, NCA loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the presence of an insect nest in the carburetor heat control box that prevented the pilot’s application of carburetor heat from restoring engine power.NTSB ERA18LA038Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech B 55 · Statesville, NCA total loss of left engine power during initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane following the loss of engine power.NTSB ERA18LA027Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportHomer Autogyro Cavalon · Oak Island, NCA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB ENG18IA003Incident · No injuriesClass 3 · IncidentFinal reportAirbus A330-243 · Seattle, WAThe loss of control of the left-hand engine and the subsequent thermal damage to the left wing on landing during engine reverse operation was due to a blockage of the variable stator vane torque motor filter that resulted in the engine’s electronic engine…NTSB CEN18LA027Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRiggs Kenneth W T Bird II · St Mary's, KSThe loss of engine power due to a propeller failure when the passenger’s hat exited the cockpit and impacted the three-bladed pusher propeller, separating one of the propeller blades.NTSB WPR18LA039Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172R · Redding, CAThe fatigue separation of the crankshaft due to a fatigue fracture, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and a subsequent off-airport landing and impact with a fence.NTSB ERA18FA012Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 35C33 · Whiteville, NCThe pilot's mismanagement of the available fuel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and his delayed reaction to the loss of engine power, which led to impact with trees as he was attempting to switch fuel tanks.…NTSB WPR18LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBarber Warren D Turbine Cubs P A 18 · Skull Valley, UTThe activation of the wheel brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose-over. The reason for the wheel brake activation could not be determined.NTSB ANC18LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22T · Tuskegee, ALAn improperly adjusted slope controller and fuel pump that resulted in an excessively high fuel flow, an extremely rich mixture, a rough-running engine, and a subsequent partial loss of engine power.NTSB ANC18LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFleetwood Jack Team Airbike · Ocean Springs, MSAn intermittent failure of the power take-off cylinder ignition coil, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.NTSB WPR18LA006Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportNanchang China CJ 6 · Buckeye, AZThe failure of the fuel pump’s diaphragm which resulted in fuel system contamination from air and or oil and caused the engine to lose power.NTSB ERA18LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415 · Centre Hall, PAThe partial loss of engine power due to the No. 2 cylinder exhaust valve being stuck.