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
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 CEN09CA140Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Little Rock, ARThe loss of engine power due to the missing nut on the bolt connecting the throttle cable and carburetor's lever arm.NTSB WPR09CA091Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSiemer James H Earthstar · Santa Ynez, CAA partial loss of engine power due to the rear cylinder's spark plug coming out of the cylinder head.NTSB WPR09LA085Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Beaver, UTA loss of engine power while maneuvering due to a sheared propeller blade's pitch change link. Contributing to the accident was lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB WPR09LA082Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStits Flut-R-Bug SA6B · Los Olivos, CAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to depart from a road with a known unresolved engine problem.NTSB ERA09CA171Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 120 · Woodstock, GAA loss of engine power, as reported by the pilot, for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR09LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Fremont, CAThe partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to an oil pump/tachometer drive gear failure for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36TC · Three Rivers, MIThe pilot's decision to continue the flight into an area with conditions that were conducive to icing and the loss of engine power due to induction icing.NTSB WPR09FA072Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS 350 BA · Honolulu, HIThe partial loss of engine power during landing for an undetermined reason.NTSB CEN09MA117Accident · 8 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportSikorsky S-76C · Morgan City, LA(1) the sudden loss of power to both engines that resulted from impact with a bird (red-tailed hawk), which fractured the windshield and interfered with engine fuel controls, and (2) the subsequent disorientation of the flight crewmembers, which left them…NTSB ERA09LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMichel Paul John Murphy Rebel · Live Oak, FLA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA09FA100Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Linden, NJA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ANC09CA014Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Willow, AKA partial loss of engine power during takeoff, which prevented the airplane from reaching takeoff airspeed, resulting in an aborted takeoff, and an on-ground collision with a tree.NTSB WPR09FA060Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Kapolei, HIThe partial loss of engine power during the initial climb due to the failure of both pilots to use carburetor heat during a long descent for landing in carburetor icing conditions, and, the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.NTSB CEN09IA096Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Fort Worth, TXCollision with a hidden obstruction while taxiing through a grass field following a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was a loss of engine power due to the pilot's failure to turn on the carburetor heat.NTSB ERA09FA083Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportMitsubishi MU-2B-60 · Millington, TNThe pilot’s improper configuration of the airplane following an engine shutdown, which resulted in a low-altitude, unstabilized approach. Contributing to the accident was a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA09CA095Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech C23 · Panacea, FLA loss of engine power due to a failure of the mixture control cable housing attachment.NTSB DCA09IA014Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 777 · Bozeman, MTAn accumulation of ice in the fuel system, which formed from the water normally present in jet fuel during commonly encountered flight conditions, which accreted and released, restricting the fuel flow at the right engine fuel-oil heat exchanger inlet face.…NTSB WPR09LA047Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNickel RV-6 · Fresno, CAThe loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09LA075Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHauser U/Hauser J KIT FOX CL · Boulder, COA loss of engine thrust due to the pilot's inadvertent activation of the propeller controls. Contributing to the accident were the non-standard propeller controls and the pilot's lack of experience in the airplane.NTSB CEN09CA080Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech E35 · Bloomington, INA partial loss of engine power due to a failure of the number one cylinder exhaust valve, and the associated secondary damage to the intake valve and piston.NTSB CEN09CA062Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Foraker, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident were the wind gusts.NTSB ERA09LA055Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican General Acft AG5B · Naples, FLA partial loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR09FA038Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Sedona, AZThe partial loss of engine power while maneuvering for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Nacogdoches, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.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 ANC09LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R · Wasilla, AKA loss of engine power in flight due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel management.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 ERA09LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSteele John J Acro Sport · Madison, NHThe loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heatNTSB 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 ERA09FA005Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCzech Aircraft Works Spol Sro Sportcruiser · Swainsboro, GAA loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat.NTSB NYC08CA325Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Mt. Pleasant, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during an emergency maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the left magneto.NTSB DFW08CA235Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGulfstream-Schweizer A/C Gulfstream · Patterson, LAThe loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable muddy terrain for the forced landing.NTSB LAX08CA295Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMiltenberger Family Fun · Adin, CAThe loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat.NTSB MIA08LA188Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Wallace, NCThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff when the engine failed to develop full power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to remove the intake plugs prior to takeoff.NTSB MIA08CA183Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSmith Wylie Jay Kit Fox II · Deatville, ALThe pilot's inadequate fuel system maintenance.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 NYC08LA293Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Bristol, NHThe pilot's failure to clear the trees during takeoff due to a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC08IA290Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 747-209B · Bogota, ColombiaThe combination of fan blade edge contour, variable blade trim, and the high altitude, which resulted in an engine surge.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 LAX08LA269Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206F · Glendale, AZA loose fuel line fitting that resulted in a partial loss of engine power during the initial takeoff climb. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance installation of the fitting.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 CHI08CA213Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Ida Grove, IAA failure of the turbocharger blower which resulted in the partial loss of power. Factors associated with the accident were the low altitude of the airplane and the embankment.NTSB DEN08LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206L-1 · Heber Springs, ARthe improper installation of the PC line on the engine which resulted in a partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the trees encountered during the forced landing.NTSB LAX08LA263Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSmith Stewart S51D · Oxnard, CAThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB NYC08LA271Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B35 · Lockport, NYA partial loss of engine power, as reported by the pilot, for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and the overweight condition of the airplane.NTSB DEN08LA131Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFlynn Van Munk · Erie, COA loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. The reason for the loss of aircraft control was not determined.NTSB MIA08LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301 · Oxford, MSA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of maintenance personnel's failure to tighten a fuel line fitting.NTSB NYC08LA264Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Palakta, FLThe partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA08LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · West Kingston, RIThe pilot's misjudgment of speed and altitude while maneuvering to land during an emergency descent. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of engine power.