NTSB investigations, 2013
82 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\") = 2013
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") = 2013 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 WPR14FA094Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B36TC · Yellow Pine, IDThe pilot’s continued flight into known light-to-moderate icing conditions over mountainous terrain. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power due to induction icing.NTSB CEN14FA057Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Spring, TXThe flight instructor'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 subsequent loss of airplane control.NTSB CEN14LA058Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-140 · San Antonio, TXA partial loss of engine power after departure due to the collapse of the carburetor air inlet duct, which restricted the airflow to the engine. Contributing to the accident was the overdue annual inspection and the installation of the improper air inlet duct.NTSB ERA14LA043Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-180C · Marshfield, MAA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined in postaccident examinations because fire damage precluded testing of the fuel and several engine accessories.NTSB WPR14LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRovey Jason H RV-8 · Wickenburg, AZThe fatigue failure of a propeller pitch change pin due to excessive shot peening of the pin’s surface during the manufacturing process.NTSB WPR14CA035Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · Twin Falls, IDThe pilot's loss of aircraft control during the rejected takeoff.NTSB CEN14TA020Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBell OH-58A · Jefferson City, MOThe loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB WPR14LA027Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-150 · Tucson, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff following the loss of left engine power due to the failure of the left engine-driven fuel pump’s diaphragm. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to use the electric fuel boost…NTSB WPR14LA023Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 - M · Hardin, MTA rough-running engine and partial loss of power, which resulted from the pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat appropriately while operating in an area conducive to carburetor icing.NTSB CEN14LA003Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKenneth M Franz Ultra PUP · Belleville, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle-of-attack while turning back to the airport instead of landing straight ahead following a partial loss of engine power, which resulted in an aerodynamic…NTSB ERA13LA429Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDe Havilland DH 82A · Rhinebeck, NYThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation, which resulted in a forced landing into trees.NTSB CEN13LA552Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-180 · Frankenmuth, MIAn intermittent loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN13CA543Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BL 65 · Chippewa Falls, WIThe loss of engine power after takeoff due to carburetor icing.NTSB WPR13LA390Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell Helicopter Textron 206L-1 · Payson, AZA partial loss of engine power due to an overtemperature event that thermally damaged the turbine blades and vanes, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN13FA509Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Paris, ILThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff during the ground roll after detecting the airplane's degraded performance. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to attempt a flight with a known problem with the left engine and the likely partial…NTSB ERA13CA375Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMark C Pauls RV-7A · Cortland, NYA partial loss of engine power during go-around due to incorrect maintenance of the fuel system by the pilot/builder.NTSB WPR13LA384Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28 · Sacramento, CAA partial loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no evidence of preimpact mechanical malfunction or failure that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA13LA365Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFetterman Lanny R Firestar II · Numidia, PAA fatigue failure of the right main landing gear wheel axle attachment bracket, which resulted in a nose-over during a precautionary landing.NTSB ANC13LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Paxson, AKThe partial loss of engine power due to a loose throttle cable clamp.NTSB CEN13FA476Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeechcraft F33A · Ennis, TXThe loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations due to postcrash fire damage.NTSB WPR13LA366Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Overgaard, AZThe partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to the separation of the exhaust baffling, which resulted in a partial blockage of airflow. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance of the exhaust system.NTSB CEN13LA478Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDouglas Brian G BA-100 · Killeen, TXThe pilot’s improper management of the fuel mixture, which resulted in an over-rich fuel mixture condition and a subsequent partial loss of engine power.NTSB CEN13WA576Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationSocata TB10 - NO Series · Zamora, SpainOn August 9, 2013, about 0930 UTC, a Socata TB-10 airplane, EC-FPN, (s/n 1485) was involved in a forced landing following an engine failure. The airplane was substantially damaged and there were no injuries. This investigation is under the jurisdiction and…NTSB ERA13FA348Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech D55 · Conway, SCThe pilot's loss of airplane control, which resulted from his failure to follow the loss of single engine power checklist procedures after a total loss of right engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper…NTSB ERA13LA342Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Leonardtown, MDThe improper installation and inspection of the throttle linkage by maintenance personnel, which resulted in the throttle linkage coming loose and a subsequent partial loss of engine power.NTSB CEN13LA443Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Monte Vista, COThe partial loss of engine power due to a fatigue failure of the engine cylinder exhaust rocker housing as a result of an excessively torqued rocker assembly.NTSB WPR13LA346Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35-B33 · Lone Pine, CAA partial loss of engine power after takeoff 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 decision to not…NTSB ANC13LA068Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDehavilland Beaver DHC 2 · Thorne Bay, AKThe failure of the No. 1 linkrod bushing or the bottom portion of the linkrod, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB WPR13CA327Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStearman C3-B · Everett, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB WPR13LA320Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Blackfoot, IDA partial loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN13LA414Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-T41 · Coy, ARThe propeller’s uncommanded reverse thrust during the landing flare due to improper rigging of the propeller’s governor linkage.NTSB WPR13LA317Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182H · Hesperia, CAThe loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the detachment of the mixture control cable from its mounting clamp.NTSB ANC13CA062Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Kodiak, AKThe loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot's failure to continue the use of carburetor heat after experiencing carburetor ice.NTSB CEN13LA402Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Tillar, ARThe loss of engine throttle control during takeoff due to an unsecured cockpit throttle control pin, which resulted in a runway overrun.NTSB CEN13LA383Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportVink Robert D Youngster · Grand Haven, MIThe loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB WPR13LA318Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChicco Quicksilver Sport II · Newbury Park, CAThe partial loss of engine power while maneuvering due to the blockage of the exhaust system by broken internal engine baffles that had shifted during the flight, which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB ANC13LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Skwentna, AKThe partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. .NTSB WPR13FA289Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P337H · San Luis Obispo, CALoss of engine power from the rear engine for reasons that could not be determined because of the postimpact thermal damage to the engine. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's decision to continue flight with a known deficiency, his failure to abort…NTSB WPR13FA284Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A45 · Boulder City, NVThe pilot/mechanic's loss of control during an emergency descent following a loss of engine power while in cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/mechanic's incorrect assembly of the No. 6 cylinder at the last cylinder change, which…NTSB ERA13LA300Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSikorsky 269C · Lumberton, NJThe pilot's movement of the throttle to the idle detent at the beginning of a practice autorotation, which was contrary to procedures and resulted in the engine hesitating during the power recovery and a subsequent hard landing.NTSB CEN13LA359Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206 - L4 · Lake City, ARA 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 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 CEN13LA390Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Boise City, OKThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine and fuel system revealed no anomalies.NTSB CEN13LA341Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Farnsworth, TXThe partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the postaccident engine examination revealed no anomalies.NTSB CEN13LA325Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · New Braunfels, TXThe pilot's improper flare during an autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing, and a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded…NTSB ERA13LA269Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108 · Elkton, KYThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat during the approach to landing, which resulted in carburetor icing and a partial loss of engine power during a subsequent initial climb.NTSB ERA13LA263Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWilson William M Cricket MC12 · Doylestown, PAThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff after detecting the airplane’s degraded performance. Contributing to the accident were the likely loss of power from the left engine for reasons that could not be determined during the postaccident examination of the…NTSB WPR13CA252Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172A · Eatonville, WAA partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in a stall.NTSB ERA13LA254Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFleming Eldridge E Sonex · Naples, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during a forced landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was a partial loss of the noncertificated engine’s power for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the…NTSB ERA13LA257Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180J · Greenwood, MSA partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.