NTSB investigations, IA
28 cases where NTSB found Aircraft power plant.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 3 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 4 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 1 |
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 c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'IA' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f.\"findingCode\", '0105'))
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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'IA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f."findingCode", '0105')) 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 CEN24LA303Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Bryant, IAA loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined, resulting in impact with terrain.NTSB CEN24LA079Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22T · Davenport, IAThe fatigue failure of the No. 5 cylinder head, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the maintenance which did not fully blend to the depth necessary to preclude the failure.NTSB CEN24LA011Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Red Oak, IAThe fatigue failure of the exhaust valve due to excessive combustion deposits, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to ensure that the required scheduled maintenance was completed.NTSB CEN23LA273Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBerkut 540 · Cedar Rapids, IAA partial loss of engine power during the test flight due to multiple ignition system anomalies.NTSB ENG23LA030Incident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportGulfstream Aerospace G-IV · Sioux City, IAA No. 2 (right) engine failure due to a spinner fairing separation and subsequent impact with the fan blades that resulted in a midspan fracture of one fan blade. The spinner fairing separated as a result of a fatigue crack that originated from the heat…NTSB CEN22LA351Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell Helicopter Textron 206B · Arcadia, IAMaintenance personnel’s failure to properly torque a fuel control unit B-nut, which resulted in a loss of engine power at low altitude and an impact with terrain.NTSB CEN22LA146Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportHughes 369 · Adair, IAThe mechanic’s failure to properly torque a fuel control unit B-nut, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power, an attempted autorotation, and an impact with terrain.NTSB CEN21LA257Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportQuad City Challenger · Wallingford, IAImpact with trees and terrain during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB CEN21LA138Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182F · Millville, IAThe inadequate maintenance/inspection of the airplane, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to oil starvation.NTSB CEN20LA145Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 35 · Sidney, IAA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB WPR19FA022Accident · 4 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA28 · Guthrie Center, IAPilot incapacitation due to carbon monoxide poisoning as a result of an undetected crack in an engine exhaust muffler, which permitted entry of exhaust gasses into the cabin via the cabin heat system.NTSB CEN18LA278Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAero Commander S2R · Vinton, IALoss of throttle control input due to a failure in the throttle control system. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate inspection and reinstallation of worn parts by maintenance personnel.NTSB CEN18LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172C · Algona, IAThe No. 1 cylinder head separating at the cylinder head-to-barrel interface and the subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN17LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLoomis Xenon 4 · Knoxville, IAA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the owners to obtain proper materials regarding the operation and maintenance of the engine.NTSB CEN16LA320Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Des Moines, IAThe two separations in the induction system due to improper installation and/or maintenance, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during initial climb.NTSB CEN16LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Red Oak, IAThe improper torque of the engine’s No. 3 cylinder intake pipe bolts, which resulted in the separation of the pipe and a partial loss of engine power.NTSB CEN15LA370Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Cresco, IAThe loss of engine power due to the high-cycle fatigue failure of the third-stage turbine wheel.NTSB CEN12LA224Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206B · Winterset, IAThe loss of oil pressure to the No. 4 connecting rod journal and the subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB CEN11LA539Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHurley Richard A Cavalier SA102.5 · Salem, IAThe partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice.NTSB CEN11LA402Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210R · Albia, IAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, in which he did not detect that less fuel was on board the airplane than planned, which precipitated a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion during initial descent.NTSB CEN11LA366Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Sully, IAThe pilot's failure to attain an adequate climb rate during the initial takeoff, resulting in the airplane settling back down and departing the runway. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation.NTSB CEN09LA534Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec M-18A · Audubon, IAA loss of engine power due to failure of the compressor turbine resulting from exposure to elevated operating temperatures for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09CA532Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Washington, IAA loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat in conditions that were conducive to carburetor icing.NTSB CEN09LA451Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Beaman, IAThe loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09LA403Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-G6 · Ainsworth, IAA component failure of the fuel control unit, which resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB CEN09CA121Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150M · Greene, IAA loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the rough, snow-covered terrain.NTSB CHI08CA213Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Ida Grove, IAA failure of the turbocharger blower which resulted in the partial loss of power. Factors associated with the accident were the low altitude of the airplane and the embankment.NTSB CHI08LA189Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRoof Curtis Hawk P6E · Iowa City, IAThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason and the pilot's subsequent failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.