NTSB investigations, 2016
108 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
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WHERE year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2016
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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 year(c."eventDate") = 2016 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 CEN16LA270Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182J · Weatherford, TXAn electrical system malfunction for reasons that could not be determined, and the subsequent loss of engine power due to the loss of the electrical boost pumps. Also causal was the pilot's improper emergency action following the loss of engine power due to…NTSB ANC16LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeropro CZ A220 · McCarthy, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident were engine power surges due to the bent carburetor throttle valve lever.NTSB CEN16LA299Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEngineering & Research 415 C · Mt Morris, ILThe pilot's loss of airplane control during a forced landing in gusting crosswind conditions and the airplane’s subsequent bounce on the runway following a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB CEN16LA267Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7BCM · Longmont, COThe pilot's decision to continue the takeoff after observing a partial loss of engine power, the reason for which could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures.NTSB ERA16LA254Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBuckeye Dream Machine · Hartford, KYA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined and the pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff.NTSB CEN16FA241Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBoeve Earl Seawind · Buena Vista, COThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a forced landing following a partial loss of engine power, which resulted in a hard landing and nose over. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined due to the severity of…NTSB WPR16LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell OH 58A · Brawley, CAThe engine's degraded performance due to excessive wear of the engine bleed valve, which prevented it from closing during the accident flight. Contributing to the accident was the operator's failure to overhaul the bleed valve within the…NTSB ERA16LA231Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Hollywood, FLA partial loss of engine power during the initial climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB ANC16LA035Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportUniversal Stinson 108 · Big Lake, AKA total loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN16LA234Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American Navion · Alamogordo, NMThe failure of the No. 5 exhaust valve key spring, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN16LA229Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Humansville, MOA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not determined, because an examination and test run of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have contributed to the loss of engine power.NTSB CEN16LA227Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28R-200 · Bowie, TXThe inadequate maintenance and inspection of the throttle control arm, which resulted in its in-flight separation and the subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB WPR16FA126Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 23-150 · Hayward, CAThe failure of the left engine due to water contamination and the pilot's subsequent failure to maintain single-engine minimum control airspeed, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of total and recent…NTSB CEN16LA223Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Colorado Springs, COA hard landing on rough terrain due to a faulty deployment of the airplane’s airframe parachute system following a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined, because postaccident examination revealed no malfunctions or anomalies…NTSB ERA16LA220Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportChampion 7AC · Gorham, NHThe partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff after the airplane’s initial failure to climb.NTSB CEN16FA224Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 320E · Creede, COThe pilot's loss of airplane control during descent following a loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations and engine test-runs of both engines revealed no evidence of any mechanical malfunctions or…NTSB ERA16LA212Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28RT · Taylorsville, KYThe pilot's improper decision to continue a takeoff with a partial loss of engine power that occurred early in the takeoff roll. The reason for the partial loss of engine power could not be determined because postaccident fire damage to the engine precluded…NTSB WPR16FA124Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA 1B · Hawthorne, CAThe failure of both pilots to land the airplane on the remaining runway when a sufficient rate of climb could not be attained. Contributing to the accident was a reduction of available engine power due to severe camshaft lobe wear.NTSB ERA16LA202Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Mountain City, TNAn incorrect and unapproved repair of the engine compressor diffuser performed by a machinist at a repair facility, which resulted in failure of the compressor diffuser aft plate and a partial loss of engine power.NTSB WPR16LA119Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Waianae, HIThe total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s delay in applying carburetor heat during flight while operating in an area conducive to carburetor icing.NTSB WPR16FA116Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Hanapepe, HIThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed following a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic…NTSB WPR16FA115Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCzech Aircraft Works Spol Sro Sportcruiser · Santa Monica, CAA partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to vapor lock. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's failure to notice that the engine had exceeded multiple temperature limits and that the fuel flow had become erratic during an extended…NTSB WPR16LA110Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSeguin Quickie · Mojave, CAA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB WPR16LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing B75N1 · Winslow, AZThe partial loss of engine power during takeoff initial climb in high-density altitude conditions for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident examination of the airplane and engine revealed no anomalies.NTSB WPR16LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell UH 1B · Maxwell, CAA reduction in available engine power during takeoff due to a stuck hot air valve, which resulted in low rotor rpm and a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the lack of dry film lubricant and the presence of corrosion on the hot air valve…NTSB WPR16FA102Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech G35 · Surprise, AZThe mechanic's failure to properly secure the bolt connecting the throttle cable to the carburetor during the installation of the carburetor, which resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB CEN16FA172Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310F · North Little Rock, ARThe pilot's failure to promptly feather the left propeller upon the initial loss of engine power shortly after takeoff and his failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering with one engine inoperative, which resulted in a loss of control at a low altitude.…NTSB ERA16LA173Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportUniversal Stinson 108 · Calverton, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ERA16LA172Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7BCM · Tyrone, GAA partial loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN16LA166Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Brimfield, ILA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined, as postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ANC16LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJim Riggs AK Ridge Runner · Wasilla, AKThe loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA16LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47D1 · Myerstown, PAA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the engine revealed no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA16LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Tannersville, PAA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB CEN16LA156Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell 206 · Arden Hills, MNA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidenceNTSB WPR16FA091Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportNokes Matthew Lancair IV P · Fallbrook, CAA loss of engine power during cruise for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the airplane did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA16LA145Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175B · Hurley, MSThe mechanic's failure to identify and remove a plastic sheath covering a portion of the mixture control cable during an annual inspection, which prevented the proper securing of the mixture control cable and full travel of the control at the carburetor and…NTSB CEN16LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Alexandria, LAThe partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB DCA16WA112Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBeech 1900 · Karachi, PakistanThe Pakistan Safety Investigation Board (PSIB) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving an Hawker Beechcraft 1900D that occurred on March 18, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the PSIB investigation under the…NTSB WPR16LA082Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G164 · Juliaetta, IDA partial loss of engine power due to a crack in the No. 2 cylinder.NTSB CEN16LA123Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrockman William A Challenger II · Neshkoro, WIA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined, as postaccident examination revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident was the non-certificated pilot's decision to maneuver at low…NTSB WPR16LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportThomas D. Parkes Lancair ES · Prescott, AZA partial loss of engine power due to an over-temperature event, which thermally damaged the blade tips of the turbocharger wheel and resulted in a slowing or stoppage in the rotation of the turbocharger.NTSB ERA16LA123Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportTaylorcraft BL · St. Petersburg, FLA partial loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the No. 3 cylinder head stud.NTSB ENG16RA026Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna 208 · Georgetown, GuyanaThe Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Cessna 208B, which occurred on March 3, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the GCAA investigation under the provisions of ICAO…NTSB WPR16LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 22-150 · Fountain Hills, AZA 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 WPR16LA078Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N1(PT17) · Palm Springs, CAImproper assembly of a fuel hose, which restricted the fuel supply to the carburetor and resulted in a loss of engine power during the initial climb after takeoff.NTSB ERA16LA116Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Gettysburg, PAA partial loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons because examination of the engine and a successful test-run did not reveal any anomalies that would preclude normal operation.NTSB CEN16LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95 C55 · Casey, ILThe pilot's inadvertent landing on a taxiway after a reported loss of engine power in both engines, which resulted in an overrun of the paved surface. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined because a postaccident test run of the…NTSB CEN16LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35 · Seymour, INThe pilot's improper placement of the fuel selector handle between two tank positions, which resulted in a restricted fuel flow to the engine and the initial loss of engine power, and his improper decision to use the high-boost auxiliary fuel pump for an…NTSB ERA16LA111Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Pembroke Pines, FLThe loss of engine power while on approach for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB ERA16LA110Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Palatka, FLA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because engine examination, an engine test run, and review of engine monitor data did not reveal any evidence of preimpact anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.