NTSB investigations, 2012
124 cases where the sequence of events included Loss of engine power (partial).
Cases per year
| 2008 | 99 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 116 |
| 2010 | 105 |
| 2011 | 118 |
| 2012 | 124 |
| 2013 | 82 |
| 2014 | 114 |
| 2015 | 115 |
| 2016 | 108 |
| 2017 | 99 |
| 2018 | 98 |
| 2019 | 105 |
| 2020 | 72 |
| 2021 | 111 |
| 2022 | 80 |
| 2023 | 75 |
| 2024 | 81 |
| 2025 | 88 |
| 2026 | 68 |
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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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2012
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") = 2012 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 CEN13LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Big Lake, TXThe loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the outer combustion case at the fuel nozzle port. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s failure to conduct the recommended routine inspections of the outer combustion case.NTSB ERA13FA082Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Lake Worth, FLThe pilot's failure to follow established engine-out procedures and to maintain a proper airspeed after the total loss of engine power on one of the airplane’s two engines during the initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the total loss of engine…NTSB CEN13LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Gurdon, ARThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because no mechanical engine malfunctions were identified and because the actual fuel load and distribution at the time of the accident could not be determined.NTSB ERA13LA072Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHansen David Daniel RV-4 · Carthage, NCA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations of the engine and fuel system revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the…NTSB CEN13LA068Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75L3 · San Antonio, TXA partial loss of engine power during takeoff, likely due to the accumulation of carburetor ice.NTSB WPR13LA045Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32 · ObyanA partial loss of engine power shortly after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation and the pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during…NTSB ERA13LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Canton, GAA partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which the pilot could not correct by applying carburetor heat because the movement of the carburetor heat control arm was restricted.NTSB CEN13LA056Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · La Grange, TXThe total loss of engine power due to the loss of oil to the engine. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s improper installation of the engine oil filter adaptor, which resulted in the loss of oil to the engine.NTSB WPR13LA035Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Modesto, CAFailure of the throttle control cable during maneuvering flight, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.NTSB CEN13FA030Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Maryland Heights, MOThe pilot’s failure to activate the carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.NTSB ERA13LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Mansfield, MAThe pilots’ failure to apply carburetor heat during takeoff, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice.NTSB ERA13LA024Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCashmer Philip M Sonex · Crossville, TNThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in a low-altitude aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was a loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination and the pilot’s…NTSB ERA13LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Allentown, PAThe operator's failure to perform magneto inspections per the manufacturer's recommendations and failure to comply with the engine manufacturer's recommended time interval for engine overhaul, which resulted in defects in the magnetos going undetected and the…NTSB ERA13WA108Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationSikorsky S61 · Carauari, BrazilOn October 10, 2012, at 1630 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), a Sikorsky S-61, Brazilian registration PR-HRU, experienced a loss of power in the number one engine and performed a single-engine landing to Carauari Airport, Carauari Municipality, Brazil. The…NTSB ERA13LA013Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeaudry Phillip Aventura II · Minneola, FLA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA13CA010Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMoulton Howard Wells ULTRA-PUP · Lyman, METhe accumulation of ice in the automotive engine’s carburetor, which resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB DCA13WA174Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna 210 - N · Outjo, NamibiaOn October 6, 2012 about 1400 UTC, V5-YUL, Cessna 210N, had a partial loss of engine power followed by a precautionary landing near Outjo, Namibia. Visual meteorological conditions existed at the time. None of the 4 occupans were injured. The airplane was not…NTSB ERA12LA589Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421B · Selma, ALThe pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power on the right engine and a partial loss of engine power on the left engine due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN12LA661Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLake LA4 · Kenosha, WIThe loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because examination and test run of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA12LA571Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeagle B206 Series 2 · Perry, FLThe pilot’s improper in-flight fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and the right engine’s complete loss of power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper configuration of the airplane following the loss of engine power.NTSB WPR12LA411Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Cambria, CAA partial loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane sank in the ocean and was not recovered.NTSB CEN12LA623Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201 · Gilmer, TXThe partial loss of engine power due to the loss of cylinder compression. The loss of cylinder compression was the result of the No. 3 piston ring failure due to excessive heat because of the lean fuel mixture from a partially clogged fuel nozzle.NTSB CEN12FA616Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Kingsland, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed following a partial loss of engine power resulting from an engine intake valve that became stuck open. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane when a required maintenance…NTSB CEN12LA622Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Jasper, MOThe total loss of engine power due to separation of a carburetor air box support bracket and subsequent airflow obstruction to the carburetor.NTSB CEN12LA609Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175B · Hamilton, TXThe partial loss of engine power due to an exhaust valve that was stuck in the open position.NTSB ANC12LA096Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft F21 · Willow, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane after a loss of engine power during takeoff due to carburetor ice.NTSB CEN12FA601Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Brighton, MIThe 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 an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control. Contributing to the severity of…NTSB ERA12LA539Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Canadensis, PAThe pilot’s failure to attain a proper glidepath.NTSB WPR12FA369Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301T · South Lake Tahoe, CAA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because examinations revealed no evidence of mechanical anomalies with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation and the pilots’ decision to continue the departure…NTSB CEN12LA580Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Spearfish, SDThe partial loss of engine power due to debris lodged beneath the throttle body of the carburetor venturi.NTSB ERA12LA525Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Ormond Beach, FLThe pilot's improper decision to take off again after a successful abort due to diminished airplane climb performance. Contributing to the accident was carburetor icing during the taxi, which resulted in the loss of engine performance.NTSB ERA12LA522Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201T · Hernando Beach, FLA partial loss of engine power due to a blockage of the No. 6 cylinder fuel injector nozzle.NTSB ERA12FA514Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportSocata TB 10 · Shirley, NYThe pilot/owner's operation of the airplane with known deficiencies, and the mechanic's failure to reattach the mixture control cable to the mixture control arm following maintenance of the carburetor.NTSB CEN12LA577Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJones Kitfox III · Rockford, ILThe pilot's improper installation of a spark plug, which led to a partial loss of engine power after takeoff and the resultant forced landing.NTSB ERA12FA513Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMcleod Alan FW-190 1/2 Scale · Columbus, GAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering following a partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision not to land on the remaining runway ahead, and the partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.NTSB WPR12LA414Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Bakersfield, CAA partial loss of engine power during the initial climb due to an in-flight fire of undetermined origin.NTSB CEN12CA599Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Rockford, ILA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no anomalies.NTSB ERA12TA542Accident · No injuriesFinal reportRidge Lowell H Jabiru J230 · Otter Lake, NYA failure of an engine cylinder exhaust valve due to the buildup of lead deposits on the valve stem and fatigue cracking of the valve stem, resulting in a total loss of engine power, and the loss of the propeller. Contributing to the accident was the lack of…NTSB WPR12LA356Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S2R · Royal City, WAThe loss of engine power due to the separation of the No. 2 cylinder exhaust rocker boss housing, which prevented the exhaust valve from opening.NTSB DCA12WA160Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBAE BAE146 - 199 · Gaborone, BotswanaOn August 11, 2012 about 1136 UTC, A2-ABF, British Aerospace BAe 146-199, a scheduled commerical flight, operated by Air Botswana, after a loss of power in the no. 2 engine, aborted takeoff at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, Gaborone, Botswana. There…NTSB CEN12LA637Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSackman Sackman Special · Ste. Genevieve, MOThe loss of engine power during a low level maneuver due to oil starvation for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination.NTSB CEN12LA530Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWilliams John T-51 Mustang · Oshkosh, WIThe separation of an engine cooling hose from the radiator.NTSB CEN12LA524Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Carthage, TXThe loss of engine power during a low-level aerial observation flight as the result of the wearing of the rocker arm tip due to a thin carburized case layer, which resulted in a forced landing.NTSB ERA12LA507Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Clifford, PAPartial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination 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 CEN12LA515Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E-55 · Houston, TXA damaged ignition harness, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.NTSB ERA12FA491Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSilvaire Luscombe 8A · St. Petersburg, FLThe flight instructor’s and the pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed after a partial loss of engine power after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane…NTSB CEN12LA513Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor G-164A · La Salle, COThe loss of engine power due to the detached distributor rotor.NTSB WPR12LA329Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportInterplane Skyboy EX · Sandy, ORA partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a carburetor heat system installed on the airplane.NTSB ERA12LA503Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-A55 · Homerville, GAThe loss of engine power due to debris within the engine-driven fuel pump.