Final NTSB investigations, 2010
101 cases where the sequence of events included Loss of engine power (partial).
Cases per year
| 2008 | 93 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 115 |
| 2010 | 101 |
| 2011 | 116 |
| 2012 | 118 |
| 2013 | 78 |
| 2014 | 107 |
| 2015 | 109 |
| 2016 | 102 |
| 2017 | 90 |
| 2018 | 89 |
| 2019 | 85 |
| 2020 | 68 |
| 2021 | 83 |
| 2022 | 64 |
| 2023 | 48 |
| 2024 | 45 |
| 2025 | 13 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Where
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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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2010
AND c.\"completionStatus\" = 'Completed'
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 year(c."eventDate") = 2010 AND c."completionStatus" = 'Completed' 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 ERA11LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Wimauma, FLThe mechanic/pilot's failure to detect a visible exhaust gas leak and cracked cylinder head immediately prior to the accident flight, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during initial climb. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate…NTSB CEN11IA146Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportColumbia LC41 · Milsap, TXA total loss of engine power in flight due to a loss of engine oil for reasons that could not be determined during a postaccident teardown examination of the engine.NTSB WPR11LA080Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchaefer Kitfox 4 · Glendale, AZThe pilot's failure to recognize the onset of and to prevent an aerodynamic stall at low altitude. Contributing to the accident were the manufacturer’s conflicting guidance about the power setting for takeoff and the pilot’s decision to conduct a…NTSB CEN11FA125Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C24R · Wheeling, ILThe installation of the wrong engine-driven fuel pump, which resulted in a loss of engine power during takeoff, and the pilot's subsequent decision to turn back toward the airport at an insufficient altitude to complete the maneuver. Contributing to the…NTSB ERA11LA093Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · West Milford, NJThe pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat while taking off in weather conditions conducive to serious carburetor icing, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.NTSB CEN11LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35-33 · Roanoke, TXA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR11FA045Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS350B2 · Pacoima, CAThe contamination of a spool bearing in the power turbine governor during manufacture, which led to the bearing’s failure in flight, a subsequent loss of engine power during departure, and the resultant hard landing.NTSB CEN11CA062Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Pineville, LAThe pilot/mechanic’s improper inspection of the airplane following the engine installation.NTSB WPR11LA039Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLansdorf Qualt · Sonoma, CAA partial 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 CEN11LA044Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Grants, NMThe loss of partial engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA11LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Aguadilla, PRThe pilot's improper decision to ditch the airplane after a reported partial loss of engine power and overheat on one engine for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR11FA029Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Morton, WAThe pilot’s failure to arrest the excessive rate of turn into the failed engine, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined…NTSB WPR11LA025Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-236 · Dorrington, CAThe pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat while cruising in carburetor icing conditions, which resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB CEN11IA106Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-500TP · Olathe, KSThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN11FA029Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAmerican Champion 8KCAB · Sebewaing, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and aircraft control following a loss of engine power after takeoff.NTSB CEN11CA071Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman G-164 · Michigan, NDThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff roll following a noticeable loss of engine power due to low engine compression and a magneto failure.NTSB CEN11CA017Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8D · Clarrisa, MNThe partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA11LA014Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportEngineering & Research Ercoupe 415-D · Lawrenceville, GAInadequate maintenance performed on the airplane, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the corrosion within the carburetor.NTSB CEN11FA007Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Naperville, ILThe pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff when he realized the airplane was not attaining sufficient takeoff and climb performance. Contributing to the accident was the airplane’s partial loss of engine power due to an obstruction of the fuel servo air inlet…NTSB CEN11CA006Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRockwell International S-2R · Texarkana, ARThe loss of engine power due to cracked engine cylinder.NTSB WPR11FA002Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 310 · Avalon, CAThe pilot's improper setting of the left engine fuel selector valve, which resulted in fuel starvation of the left engine immediately after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to try to depart ahead of developing weather, which…NTSB CEN11CA003Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 310J · St. Johns, MIThe failure by the pilot to attain/maintain a climb rate for undetermined reasons during a go-around.NTSB WPR10FA473Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportHawker Beechcraft F33 · Phoenix, AZA partial loss of engine power during approach for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB WPR10LA465Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Visalia, CAA partial loss of engine power during takeoff, which resulted from the failure of the spark plug retention mechanism.NTSB ANC10CA097Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's rapid application of throttle and carburetor heat causing the engine to hesitate and lose power during takeoff following an aborted landing.NTSB CEN10CA549Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182D · Houston, TXThe loss of engine power during the initial climb due to decreased engine oil quantity and pressure as a result of the engine's oil cap not being adequately secured.NTSB ERA10LA487Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNavion Navion G · Dublin, GAThe pilot's failure to properly secure the oil drain plug after changing the engine oil, which resulted in oil starvation and an engine failure during cruise flight.NTSB WPR10LA483Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoam Rans S-6S · Roberts, IDA loss of engine power due to the detachment of the left carburetor from the engine inlet manifold. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to address a known engine vibration.NTSB CEN10CA582Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Atkins, ARA partial loss of engine power during low-altitude flight for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR10LA456Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSavage Savage-Cozy · Aurora, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane following a loss of engine power in the traffic pattern; the cause of the loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not…NTSB ANC10CA092Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J5A · Chickaloon, AKThe pilot's excessive use of brakes during a rejected takeoff, resulting in a nose over.NTSB ERA10LA475Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Fayetteville, WVA loss of engine power due to the failure of the left magneto system’s distributor gear as a result of the improper maintenance of the magnetos by maintenance personnel.NTSB ERA10LA474Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-G10 · Doerun, GAA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to select an adequate forced landing site and his excess speed during the landing.NTSB CEN10CA525Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportWeber Acro Sport II · Plum City, WIThe pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB WPR10FA448Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 65 · Redwood City, CAA loss of power in the right engine for undetermined reasons and the pilot’s subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing to the loss of control was the regulatory certification basis of the airplane that…NTSB ERA10LA463Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportQuicksilver MX-2 · Lake City, FLA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10LA453Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Rockland, METhe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10LA503Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Castroville, TXA loss of engine power due to the failure of the torque sensor bearing.NTSB WPR10LA420Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 · San Diego, CAThe pilot's failure to utilize carburetor heat during initial climb, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB ERA10LA438Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Douglas, GAA loss of engine power during takeoff due to fuel contamination. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and inadequate maintenance of the fuel system.NTSB WPR10LA424Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-5A · Lakeview, ORA partial loss of engine power during the initial climb due to a stuck exhaust valve.NTSB ERA10LA437Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Williamstown, NJThe partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to weak spark plugs on the No. 1 cylinder.NTSB ERA10LA434Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Hollywood, FLA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10LA496Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182T · Mosby, MTA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during an en route climb.NTSB ERA10LA424Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportW.H. Hunnicutt Hobo · Fletcher, NCA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to select an adequate forced landing site.NTSB ERA10LA405Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlines Sportsman GS-2 · Morrisville, VTThe pilot's improper flare during a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was a loss of fuel pressure for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10LA396Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Mashpee, MAThe pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat while flying at reduced power settings in conditions that were favorable for carburetor icing resulting in the partial loss of engine power.NTSB CEN10CA461Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWing Kitfox II · Park Rapids, MNA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to adequately flare during the water landing.NTSB WPR10LA376Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Rawlins, WYThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning, failure to properly use the takeoff checklist, and failure to lean the fuel mixture, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to attain sufficient airspeed due to the rich fuel mixture.NTSB WPR10FA369Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95 55 · Oceanside, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane following a loss of power in the right engine. The reason for the loss of power in the right engine could not be determined.