NTSB investigations
128 cases where NTSB found Ice/rain protection system.
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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\", '010230')) ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"
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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", '010230')) 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 ENG20LA043Incident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBombardier CL-600-2D24 · Charlotte, NCThe windshield failed due to arcing from an inadequate solder connection at the anti-ice power terminal block.NTSB ANC20LA060Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot’s failure to utilize carburetor heat while flying in conditions conducive carburetor to icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB WPR20LA126Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 152 · Corona, CAThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to serious carburetor icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA20LA126Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Beverly, MAA loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, and the student pilot’s failure to utilize carburetor heat in conditions conducive to carburetor icing.NTSB ANC20CA030Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Big Lake, AKThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power, a precautionary landing, and impact with snow.NTSB ERA20LA047Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Potts Camp, MSThe pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor icing and a subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA20LA023Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper J3C · Grand Bay, ALA loss of engine power during initial climb due to carburetor ice that formed during an extended ground delay, and the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat before initiating the takeoff.NTSB CEN19LA179Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Cottrellville Township, MIThe partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat in weather conditions conducive to serious carburetor icing. The reason for the pilot’s inability to advance the throttle for the go-around could not be…NTSB WPR19LA132Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportOtterback Lightning · Woodland, WAA complete loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB ERA19LA162Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Melbourne, FLA partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, and the flight instructor’s failure to effectively use carburetor heat while operating at an idle engine power setting in conditions conducive to carburetor icing.NTSB ERA19LA151Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Fulton, NYA total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing was the pilot’s failure to leave the carburetor heat on fully after his initial application of carburetor heat.NTSB GAA19CA126Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170 · Selah, WAThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing and impact with a fence.NTSB CEN19FA029Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 55 · Liberal, KSThe pilot's improper decision to fly in an area where moderate icing conditions were forecasted in an airplane that was not certified for such conditions, and in the effort to get out of the icing conditions, his decision to fly below the minimum descent…NTSB CEN19LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Houston, TXThe pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat while operating in an area conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power on approach and subsequent forced landing into a creek.NTSB ERA19LA027Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Parker, COA partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to carburetor icing, and the pilot's failure to effectively use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice.NTSB ANC18LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA18 · Delta Junction, AKThe total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which resulted from the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat while operating at low power settings in conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice.NTSB ERA18TA255Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCalvin Nate H Velocity STD RG E · Kingsport, TNThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to serious carburetor icing at glide power, which resulted in a partial loss of power and an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN18LA352Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Rushville, INLoss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat in weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing.NTSB GAA18CA503Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 8GCBC · Elberta, ALThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat during a low-power setting approach in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.NTSB ERA18LA210Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportChampion 7GCAA · Lakewood, NJThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat in weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice, a forced landing and impact with terrain.NTSB GAA18CA397Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobert Miles Smith Trike · Lewiston, ILA total loss of engine power due to the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat in conditions conducive to carburetor icing and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control during a forced landing.NTSB CEN18TA233Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 150F · Ferdinand, INThe pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat in conditions conducive to the accumulation of carburetor icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN18LA209Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Longview, TXThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat for takeoff, which resulted in an interruption of continuous fuel flow to the engine and a loss of engine power during climb. Also causal was the lack of required placarding warning of the need to use full carburetor…NTSB CEN18LA131Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Grove, OKA total loss of engine power due to carburetor ice accumulation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat immediately following the loss of engine power.NTSB ERA18LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Canton, MSThe pilot's decision to land the airplane with a tailwind, which led to a runway excursion. Contributing to the pilot's decision to land with a tailwind was a partial loss of engine power due to his failure to effectively use carburetor heat in conditions…NTSB ERA18LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Chesapeake, VAThe pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat during the approach for a touch-and-go landing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during the subsequent takeoff.NTSB CEN18LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportS.O.C.A.T.A. MS893E · Wadsworth, OHThe pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat during the approach, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB ERA18TA059Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 172 · Union Mills, NCThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat in weather conditions conducive to serious carburetor icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing.NTSB ERA18LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Bladenboro, NCA loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the presence of an insect nest in the carburetor heat control box that prevented the pilot’s application of carburetor heat from restoring engine power.NTSB GAA18CA038Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Batavia, OHThe pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during landing.NTSB CEN18LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRussell E Oberg Murphy Rebel · Fort Collins, COA total loss of engine power due to carburetor ice accumulation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat.NTSB ERA17LA341Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 162 · Huntsville, ALThe flight instructor’s failure to use carburetor heat, which resulted in the total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB WPR17LA208Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-161 · El Cajon, CAA partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice during descent for landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat.NTSB CEN17FA332Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 180J · Gaylord, MIThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat while operating in weather conditions that were conducive to carburetor ice formation, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor ice accumulation.NTSB GAA17CA306Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Zepp, VAA partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor icing, which resulted from the student pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat and the flight instructor’s delayed response in applying carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive…NTSB ERA17LA165Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGanjoo Amit Sonex · Leesburg, VAThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat appropriately, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice.NTSB ERA16LA281Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportVans RV4 · Shelbyville, KYThe partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to effectively use carburetor heat.NTSB GAA16CA393Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 188 · What Cheer, IAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons due to the pilot not making the airplane or engine available for examination, which resulted in a forced landing and an impact with terrain.NTSB GAA16CA377Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 44 · Keene, NHThe flight instructor’s failure to use carburetor heat during the approach while operating in atmospheric conditions that were conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB WPR16LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBert N Norris RV-6 · St. Maries, IDA partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which resulted from the pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat.NTSB CEN16LA239Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3F 65 · Strasburg, COA partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice accumulation.NTSB CEN16LA177Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N1 (PT17) · Osage City, KSA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB WPR16LA094Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Selma, CAThe total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which resulted from the flight instructor's failure to use carburetor heat during the descent.NTSB CEN16LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 441 · Fargo, NDThe pilot’s failure to cycle the surface deice boots during the instrument approach in icing conditions, which led to ice accumulation on the leading edges of the wings and empennage, and resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent hard landing.NTSB CEN15LA407Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAlon A2 · Laramie, WYThe pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat in cruise flight while operating in an area conducive to serious carburetor icing, which resulted in a loss of engine power and an off-airport landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to…NTSB CEN15LA382Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 22-160 · Tyler, MNThe student pilot's failure to adequately ensure the carburetor was clear of ice before takeoff, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to carburetor icing.NTSB ANC15CA064Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7HC · Coldfoot, AKThe loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot's failure to recognize conditions favorable for carburetor icing and apply use of carburetor heat.NTSB WPR15LA209Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M 20G · Phoenix, AZThe pilots' failure to apply carburetor heat during the approach for landing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB ANC15LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Anchorage, AKThe total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which resulted from the pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat.NTSB CEN15LA292Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · Shenandoah, TXThe pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat, which resulted in the total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing during cruise flight.