NTSB investigations, KS
30 cases where the sequence of events included Loss of engine power (partial).
Cases per year
| 2008 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 |
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Query with SQL
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\" = 'KS' 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" = 'KS' 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 CEN25LA101Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177A · Farlinville, KSA loss of engine power that resulted from fuel contamination when it was treated with a 70% isopropyl alcohol solution (antiseptic) that contained water. Contributing to the accident were vague fuel treatment instructions provided by the operator.NTSB CEN23LA313Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPietenpol Aircamper · Gardner, KSA loss of engine power due to lead fouling of a spark plug.NTSB CEN23LA264Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech B19 · Scott City, KSA partial loss of engine power as a result of carburetor icing that formed while the engine was operating at a low power setting for an extended period before departure.NTSB CEN22LA185Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSuperior Culver LFA · Syracuse, KSThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall while returning to the airport following a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB CEN22LA181Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172M · Manhattan, KSThe pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat during the approach and his unsuitable flight profile for an upsloping runway, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and an impact with terrain during an attempted go-around.NTSB CEN21LA372Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportFlying K Enterprises Sky Raider · Augusta, KSA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not determined based on available information.NTSB CEN21LA362Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Topeka, KSThe pilot’s decision to continue low-level aerial application flight maneuvers after the low fuel warning light illuminated, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN21LA302Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper Aerostar 600A · Wichita, KSThe pilot’s improper fuel planning and management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN21LA175Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Augusta, KSInadequate maintenance at the time the carburetor was replaced, which resulted in the improperly installed throttle cable and a partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate annual inspection that failed to detect the improper…NTSB CEN21LA174Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 95-B55 (T42A) · Colby, KSThe pilot’s failure to remove the towbar from the nose landing gear before takeoff, which resulted in a sustained adverse yaw condition, and his failure to adequately monitor the fuel system while circling the airport, which resulted in fuel starvation and…NTSB CEN18LA350Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188 · Atchison, KSThe partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during the postaccident examination.NTSB CEN18LA342Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188 · Whitewater, KSThe partial loss of engine power due to low cylinder compression, which led to the forced landing following a pull-up maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the airplane’s high gross weight.NTSB CEN18LA286Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportVans RV6 · Coldwater, KSThe pilot's loss of control while landing a tailwheel-equipped airplane in gusting wind conditions.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 CEN17LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman Schweizer G-164 · Palmer, KSA crack in the cylinder of the radial engine, which resulted in a loss of engine power and a forced landing on unsuitable terrain.NTSB CEN16LA334Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 25-235 · Bushton, KSA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB CEN15LA431Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEdward M Van Morlan Rans S-12 · Gardner, KSThe pilot's inadequate airspeed control and the airplane’s exceedance of its critical angle-of-attack during the forced landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation caused by…NTSB CEN15LA294Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N1 (PT17) · Louisburg, KSA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations.NTSB CEN15LA226Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT 502B · Dighton, KSThe pilot's failure to follow the Preflight checklist and his inadequate preflight inspection, during which he failed to detect the water contamination of the fuel, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during initial climb.NTSB CEN15FA034Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportRaytheon B200 · Wichita, KSThe pilot's failure to maintain lateral control of the airplane after a reduction in left engine power and his application of inappropriate rudder input. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to follow the emergency procedures for an engine…NTSB CEN14LA461Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310K · El Dorado, KSA fatigue failure of the left engine’s throttle cable, which resulted in the loss of left engine power.NTSB CEN13LA245Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaytheon G36 · Hoxie, KSThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN12LA514Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWeatherly 620B · Holcomb, KSThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power shortly after takeoff.NTSB CEN12LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · El Dorado, KSThe loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN11CA551Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportQuicksilver Sprint II · Douglas, KSThe pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN11LA375Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N1(PT17) · Junction City, KSThe degraded engine performance due to low compression on the cylinder and delayed ignition timing.NTSB CEN11LA356Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206 · Walton, KSA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine revealed no anomalies.NTSB CEN11IA106Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-500TP · Olathe, KSThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10LA340Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75L300 · Salina, KSA partial loss of engine power after takeoff due to thermal damage to three cylinders for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was a lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB DEN08LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Lyons, KSthe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the dirt embankment.