NTSB investigations
1,856 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 MIA08LA152Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMorris George Velocity 173RG · St. Augustine, FLA loss of control in flight due to undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI08LA219Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKolb Mark II · Chisholm, MNThe loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC08LA255Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402B · Ocean Ridge, FLA partial loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to add only a limited amount of fuel prior to the flight, and the fuel selector valve placards' inaccurate depiction of the airplane fuel tank…NTSB LAX08LA240Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Bountiful, UTA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB DFW08LA196Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-36-285 · Petersburg, TXA partial loss of engine power due to the substandard and incomplete maintenance of the engine.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 NYC08IA244Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAgusta A109E · Augusta, GAThe lack of available engine power and subsequent loss of rotor rpm due to the pilot’s departing with one engine at idle. Contributing to the incident was a corroded engine control wiring harness.NTSB LAX08LA221Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Moorpark, CAA partial loss of engine power due to the disconnection of the throttle control cable from the throttle arm due to the operator's improper maintenance. Contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.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 MIA08LA133Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell International S-2R · Colquitt, GALoss of engine power due to the installation of incorrect turbine blades on the compressor turbine disk during repair of the disk assembly.NTSB ENG08IA030IncidentIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing B747 · Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaFailure of the low pressure turbine stage 3 disk due to a design that is vulnerable to high pressure turbine unbalance-induced synchronous vibration that cannot be detected in flight, and the subsequent uncontained engine failure.NTSB DFW08LA178Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164 · Stotesbury, MOFracture of the engine's number eight cylinder barrel resulting in a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB DEN08LA120Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChomo EAA Biplane B1 · Schuyler, NEThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the wire due to his diverted attention resulting in in-flight collision with the wire. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to locate an emergency landing site.NTSB CHI08LA180Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSmith Aerostar 601P · Alexandria, MNThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DFW08LA176Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Cookson, OKThe partial loss of engine power during initial takeoff climb for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB ERA09CA543Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Rosedale, MSThe failure of the pilots to maintain airspeed following a reported partial loss of engine power.NTSB DFW08LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Bethany, MOThe pilot's decision to take off with a known deficiency.NTSB ANC08LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Iliamna, AKA loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during an approach for landing, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with terrain.NTSB ANC08LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Willow, AKA partial loss of engine power during an aborted landing for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a collision with terrain and subsequent nose over.NTSB DEN08LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301A · Garwood, TXA loss of engine power due to the total failure of the number 2 cylinder.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 NYC08LA213Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMarrin Pitts S-1 · St. Petersburg, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed following a partial loss of engine power, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was improper maintenance practices during the construction of the airplane, which resulted in…NTSB LAX08LA179Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Beaver, UTThe pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed during the initial climb as a result of his inadequate preflight planning and improper use of the mixture control. Contributing to the accident were the tailwind and high density altitude.NTSB DEN08LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Lyons, KSthe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the dirt embankment.NTSB ANC08LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLake L-4 · Girdwood, AKA partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was rough and uneven terrain.NTSB NYC08CA208Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177RG · Bessemer, ALFailure of the left magneto for undetermined reasons resulting in a partial loss of engine power during takeoff.NTSB NYC08LA202Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Palatka, FLA partial loss of engine power due to a blockage of the engine exhaust system as a result of an internal failure of the muffler.NTSB NYC08LA201Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-135 · Myrtle Beach, SCA loss of engine power due to thermally-induced failure of a piston. Contributing to the accident was the sustained engine exposure to abnormally high operating temperatures and detonation, and the exceedance of the engine manufacturer's recommended overhaul…NTSB NYC08LA196Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N1 · Romney, WVA partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to failure of the left magneto. Contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain to conduct a forced landing.NTSB DFW08CA150Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCortesy, John E Airborne Edge-X · San Juan Pueblo, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB DEN08CA091Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164A · East Bernard, TXTwo engine cylinder exhaust valves stuck open for an undetermined reason, resulting in a loss of engine power.NTSB NYC08LA185Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGulfstream American AA-5A · Lewisburg, TNA partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during the initial climb, and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while attempting to return to the airport resulting in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB LAX08CA143Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMason RV-9A · Pacific City, ORThe pilot's inadequate flare and failure to maintain control following a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was a temporary partial loss of power due to carburetor icing conditions.NTSB DFW08CA147Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDowell Vaughn Exec 90 · Lafayette, COThe pilot's improper in-flight decision to continue flight after experiencing a loss of rotor RPM. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's low level of experience in helicopters and the leaking oil from the engine oil filler cap.NTSB CHI08LA134Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Palestine, ILThe loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's decision to conduct a low-power spiraling descent operation during conditions conducive to carburetor icing, and the weather that was conducive to carburetor icing.NTSB CHI08FA135Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Stevens Point, WIThe partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA08LA133Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportThrush S-2R · Holtville, CAThe loss of oil pressure for undetermined reasons.NTSB DFW08LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCommander AC-680 · Hope, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the twin-engine airplane while landing. Contributing to the accident were the crosswind and partial loss of power on the right engine.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 MIA08LA097Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182L · Louisville, KYA total fatigue failure of the No. 5 piston during climb.NTSB LAX08LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175A · Rio Linda, CAThe partial loss of engine power due to detonation. Contributing to the accident was trees in the landing area.NTSB DFW08CA149Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 14-13-3A · San Marcos, TXThe failure of the throttle cable clevis swage. Contributing to the accident was the uneven terrain available for landing.NTSB CHI08CA112Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPierson RV-6 · Newark, ILThe partial loss of engine power due to the fracture of the number 4 exhaust valve, and the pilot's decision to shut-down the engine without sufficient altitude to ensure a safe glide path to the runway. Contributing to the accident was the barbed wire fence…NTSB LAX08LA108Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Columbia, CAThe flight instructor's decision to attempt takeoff with an engine discrepancy and subsequent failure to abort takeoff when the airplane did not attain adequate airspeed during the initial climb, resulting in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident…NTSB MIA08CA087Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Grumman AA 1B · State College, PAA partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB ENG08WA048Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationAirbus A321-231 · Lahore, PakistanThe accident is being investigated by the Pakistani Civil Aviation Authority. Further information pertaining to this incident may be obtained from: Headquarters, Civil Aviation Authority Terminal-1, JIAP Karachi-75200 Pakistan Tel.: (92) 21 924 8720 E-mail:…NTSB LAX08LA077Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Mesa, AZA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.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.NTSB SEA08LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-4 · Bishop, CAA loss of engine power due to foreign object ingestion in the induction system, which resulted in a stuck/jammed exhaust valve during the takeoff.NTSB DFW08LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · San Antonio, TXSeparation of the turbocharger exhaust stack, which resulted in a loss of engine power.