NTSB investigations
44 cases where NTSB found Electrical pwr sys wiring.
Cases per year
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| 2009 | 3 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f.\"findingCode\", '01022497')) 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."mKey" IN (SELECT f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f."findingCode", '01022497')) 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 CEN25LA401Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCubCrafters CCK-2000 · Thompsonville, MIA total loss of engine power due to a lack of ignition resulting from a fractured alternator ring terminal and the builder’s incorrect installation of the wire connecting to the alternator. Contributing to the total loss of engine power was the failure of the…NTSB CEN24LA366Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172M · Ackerman, MSThe excessive airplane speed during a no-flap landing, and the pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the interference of the instrument panel wiring with the flight control…NTSB WPR24LA081Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportChristopher Randall Raptor Junior 540 · Camarillo, CAA total loss of engine power due to the loss of power to the electronic fuel injection and ignition system, which was the result of a loose connection between a common ground feed-through stud and the ground bus.NTSB CEN23LA402Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV14 · Orchard, TXThe failure of an alternator belt and the builder/previous owner’s incorrect electrical wiring of the airplane’s other alternator, which resulted in a total loss of electrical and engine power.NTSB CEN23LA390Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportZlin Aviation S R O Savage Norden · Cabot, ARThe airplane manufacturer’s routing of the fuel pump wiring next to the engine’s turbocharger and exhaust, which thermally damaged the wiring and resulted in a malfunction of the fuel delivery system and a total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA23LA320Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMesnard Velocity Twin · Sandersville, GAA total loss of power in the right engine due to the right ECU injector wires being severed by the main landing gear actuator piston teeter bar as a result of a lack of clearance and protection of the wiring bundle.NTSB ERA23LA347Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Knoxville, TNAn in-flight fire that resulted from an inadequate 100-hr inspection, which failed to detect and correct improper electrical cable routing in the engine compartment.NTSB ERA23FA137Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Lindenhurst, NYAn in-flight fire due to a compromised oil pressure line fitting, which resulted in a collision with terrain during a subsequent emergency landing.NTSB ERA23LA065Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Manassas, VAAn engine fire caused by chafing and subsequent electrical arcing of the alternator wire near a fuel source.NTSB CEN23LA014Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 62 · Dallas, TXA total loss of airplane electrical power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power to both engines. Contributing was the worn main battery and the incorrectly wired ECU backup batteries.NTSB ANC22LA007Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 207A · Bethel, AKThe improper installation of an avionics wire harness over a fuel line, which resulted in chafing of the wire harness, arcing, and a subsequent fire.NTSB WPR21LA294Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportKuykendall Charles Lancair IV · Indian Springs, NVAn in-flight fire due to an undetermined electrical malfunction.NTSB ERA21LA159Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 210 · Marianna, FLThe failure of the alternator control unit housing plug connection, which resulted in insufficient battery power to fully extend the landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to not use the emergency gear extension handle to secure…NTSB CEN20LA412Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportZenith CH 750 · Montrose, MOA total loss of engine power due to an electrical overload in the engine control unit wiring system; the electrical overload occurred as a result of improper installation by the airplane builder.NTSB ENG20IA006Incident · No injuriesClass 3 · IncidentFinal reportDe Havilland DHC8 · Keene, NHThe arcing failure of the windshield heat L2 power wire on the right windshield due to unknown reasons.NTSB ERA19LA253Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVelocity XL-5 · St. Cloud, FLThe pilot’s failure to properly secure the airplane electrical system’s positive/negative leads to the 24v battery, which resulted in a total loss of electrical and engine power in flight.NTSB CEN19LA215Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 65 · Sidney, NEThe improper maintenance of the outboard left wing, which allowed electrical arcing and leaking of the fuel sending unit and subsequently resulted in ignition of fuel vapors and an explosion of the outboard left wing.NTSB CEN18LA200Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportIrlbeck Thomas H RV 8 · Somerset, WIA total loss of engine power due to damaged and disconnected electronic ignition wires from both the main and backup batteries, which resulted in a forced landing.NTSB WPR18LA043Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36 · Rio Oso, CAAn in-flight fire due to electrical arc corrosion of the fuel line.NTSB WPR18LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMetcalfe Robert B Vans RV 6 · Selma, CAThe pilot’s failure to properly secure an alternator ground cable swage that led to problems with the electrical system and/or electronic engine controls, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA18LA010Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A24 · Manteo, NCThe failure of maintenance personnel to properly secure wiring during an electrical component installation, which resulted in arcing and smoke in the cockpit. Contributing to the outcome was the flight instructor's failure to attain a proper descent rate…NTSB CEN17LA205Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmstutz Curtis J BD-5B · Portland, INA failure of the wiring between the engine control unit and the fuel injector, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA17LA071Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Palm Bay, FLUnknown maintenance personnel’s improper routing of electrical wires in the engine compartment, which resulted in chafing and a subsequent in-flight fire.NTSB ERA16LA299Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportProgressive Aerodyne Searey · Sebring, FLA disconnected ground wire during initial climb, which degraded the fuel boost pumps’ performance and resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB WPR16FA153Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31T · McKinleyville, CAAn inflight fire in the floor area near the main bus tie circuit breaker panel that resulted from chafing between an electrical wire and a hydraulic line and/or airplane structure.NTSB ERA16FA269Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportYakovlev YAK11 · West Mifflin, PAA malfunction of the electrical system, which resulted in an electrical fire in the right wing root of the airplane, which compromised the fuel system and resulted in ignition of fuel. Contributing to the accident was the routing of the electrical wiring near…NTSB WPR16LA129Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBurkes BR-1 · Brigham City, UTA loss of engine power as a result of a failure of the primary and backup ignition system.NTSB GAA16CA226Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna TR182 · Bloomington, INThe pilot's failure to maintain the airplane's descent rate resulting in a hard landing, and subsequent substantial damage to the firewall.NTSB CEN16LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportProbst Zenair 601XL · Hempstead, TXA loose output connection from the generator voltage regulator, which resulted in a loss of power to the electronic ignition system, a total loss of engine power, and a subsequent forced landing, during which the airplane impacted a sign pole.NTSB ERA15IA198Incident · No injuriesClass 2 · IncidentFinal reportDassault-Breguet Mystere Falcon 900 · Orlando, FLUnknown maintenance personnel’s inadequate securing of a wiring bundle during a maintenance, repair, or modification event, which led to chafing of the wiring bundle, an electrical short and arcing, and a subsequent in-flight fire.NTSB WPR15LA130Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportVans RV6A · Green Valley, AZThe total loss of engine power during initial climb due to the disconnection of both fuel pump power wires.NTSB CEN14LA441Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBecker Elmer L Stol CH 750 · Grain Valley, MOThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a low-speed, high-pitch climb after the airplane experienced a loss of electrical power and subsequent total loss of engine power, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was…NTSB ENG14IA019Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 767 332 · Los Angeles, CAThe combination of fuel leaking from the integrated drive generator (IDG) fuel/oil heat exchanger and the coincident arcing of the IDG power feeder cables that ignited the leaking fuel. Contributing to the ignition of the fuel was the misrouting of the IDG…NTSB WPR13LA432Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA 1C · Hemet, CAThe airplane’s hard landing due to the pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed while on approach after shutting down the engine because of the smoke in the cockpit from a burnt wire that originated from the alternator field terminal and extended to…NTSB WPR13LA122Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportST Clair Lancair 360 · Williams, CAAn in-flight fire due to an electrical short circuit.NTSB ERA12FA280Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportManzitto Michael A Mwlancair 235 · Hudson, KYThe pilot's decision to operate the airplane with known electrical system problems, which resulted in the in-flight failure of the electrical wiring interconnect system, loss of electrical power, and subsequent fuel starvation and loss of engine power.NTSB DCA11FA072Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBombardier CL600 2B19 · Phoenix, AZinadequate clearance between the Integrated Drive Generator (IDG) power cables and hydraulic lines in the aft equipment bay that resulted in chaffing of the IDG power cables and hydraulic lines, arcing, and fire.NTSB ERA10LA325Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchleicher ASH26 · Shelbyville, TNA complete loss of electrical and engine power over unsuitable terrain due to a cannon plug that became disconnected for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10LA229Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDalin Ronald K T-51 Mustang · Lakeland, FLThe builder’s use of inadequate material for the exhaust manifold adapters resulting in heat damage and chafing of the crankshaft synchronizer and timing wires that rendered an inoperative ignition system and loss of engine power.NTSB ERA09FA304Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech C90A · Yeehaw Junction, FLThe failure of the flightcrew to recognize that both engines were being supplied fuel only from the right wing fuel tanks resulting in loss of power in both engine due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident were the inoperative the left auxiliary…NTSB ERA09LA203Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWayne O Robinson S6S Rans · Cartersville, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed following a partial loss of engine power during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was chafed wires in the ignition system.NTSB WPR09LA098Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Oceanside, CAA defective alternator wire splice that resulted in an intermittent electrical system malfunction and erroneous fuel gauge readings, and, a loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB WPR09FA027Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P206 · Estacada, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while on approach to land at night. Contributing to the accident was the electrical system failure and the pilot's diverted attention.NTSB LAX08LA066Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBartle Lancair IV-P · Murrieta/Temecu, CAA total loss of engine power while on approach due to the electrical overload of a fuse caused by the builder's inadequate design and installation of the electrical ignition system.