NTSB investigations, HI
19 cases where the sequence of events included Loss of engine power (partial).
Cases per year
| 2008 | 1 |
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| 2009 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
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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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'HI' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
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"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'HI' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' 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
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 ANC26LA044Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportSling Sling LSA · Makanalua, HIOn May 25, 2026, about 1110 Hawaii-Aleutian Standard time, a Sling Aircraft LSA, N83PF, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Kalaupapa, Hawaii Airport (LUP). The two pilots onboard sustained minor injuries. The airplane was…NTSB ANC25LA063Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna 182G · Kona, HIOn July 3, 2025, about 0657 Hawaii-Aleutian standard time, a Cessna 182G airplane, N3261S, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Kona, Hawaii. The pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…NTSB ANC24LA005Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · Kapolei, HIA partial loss of engine power due to lose baffling from the muffler, which resulted in an obstruction of the exhaust system.NTSB DCA21FA174Accident · Serious injuriesClass 2 · FieldFinal reportBoeing 737-275C · Honolulu, HIThe flight crewmembers’ misidentification of the damaged engine (after leveling off the airplane and reducing thrust) and their use of only the damaged engine for thrust during the remainder of the flight, resulting in an unintentional descent and forced…NTSB ANC21LA003Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportHughes 369 · Honolulu, HIA partial loss of engine power due to an obstructed fuel line as a result of the separation of the circlip from the pin used on the fuel start pump. The reason for the circlip separation could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB WPR19LA111Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMD Helicopter 369 · Hauula, HIFuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s fuel burn miscalculation. Contributing to the accident was the inoperative caution light indicating low fuel level.NTSB WPR19LA087Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMD Helicopter 369 · Kukuihaele, HIThe partial loss of engine power due to corrosion in the engine bleed valve due to wash solution intrusion. Contributing to the accident was the installation of a bushing manufactured to incorrect dimensions in the bleed valve, and the uneven terrain at the…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 WPR15CA091Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Makaha, HIA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane was ditched and not recovered.NTSB WPR15LA086Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Ualapue, HIA partial loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane was not recovered.NTSB WPR14LA251Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAirbus AS 350 BA FX1 · Wailuku, HIThe failure of the engine’s pneumatic fuel control line fitting, resulting in a loss of engine power. Contributing to the failure was the repeated loosening and re-torqueing of the fitting during required maintenance and inspection.NTSB WPR13LA275Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Waihee-Waiehu, HIThe loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies due to saltwater immersion.NTSB WPR12LA195Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Kailua-Kona, HIA loss of engine power while maneuvering 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 WPR12LA176Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSkykits USA Savannah ADV · Ookala, HIA loss of engine power during cruise for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to avoid an…NTSB WPR12LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS 355F1 · Makakilo City, HIA partial loss of engine power while maneuvering over rough/uneven terrain that was precipitated by the failure of a 3rd stage turbine blade as a result of high-cycle fatigue.NTSB WPR11FA138Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAirBorne WindSport Edge XT-912-L · Hanapepe, HIThe flight instructor did not maintain aircraft control while maneuvering at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the inadvertent application of the choke, which resulted in a momentary interruption of engine power.NTSB WPR09FA072Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS 350 BA · Honolulu, HIThe partial loss of engine power during landing for an undetermined reason.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.