NTSB investigations, TX
269 cases where NTSB found Aircraft power plant.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 16 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2010 | 18 |
| 2011 | 16 |
| 2012 | 19 |
| 2013 | 16 |
| 2014 | 14 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 18 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2024 | 17 |
| 2025 | 9 |
| 2026 | 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\" = 'TX' 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" = 'TX' 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 CEN26LA144Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20 · Northlake, TXThe pilot’s inadequate fuel management which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN25LA243Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportStinson 108 · Seguin, TXThe pilot’s failure to turn off the magneto switch before repositioning the propeller by hand which resulted in an inadvertent engine start.NTSB CEN25LA225Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportTecnam P2010 · Temple, TXThe loss of engine power due to a failed muffler flame tube assembly which resulted in an exhaust blockage.NTSB CEN25LA160Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGrumman G164 · Louise, TXThe reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB DCA25LA185Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing 737 · Houston, TXSerious Injury to a flight attendant sustained during an evacuation.NTSB CEN25LA096Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-5A · Gladewater, TXThe failure of the carburetor inlet rubber duct after installation, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during takeoff and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB CEN25LA100Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180 · Breckenridge, TXThe mechanic’s failure to properly install the throttle cable hardware resulting in a separation of the cable and loss of engine throttle control.NTSB CEN25LA093Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Spearman, TXImproperly torqued intake manifold bolts that allowed unmetered air to enter the engine, resulting in an overly lean fuel-air mixture, eventual failure of the No. 3 cylinder intake valve, and a total loss of engine power.NTSB DCA25LA114Occurrence · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAirbus Industrie A319 · Houston, TXThe failure of the cabin crew to activate the evacuation alarm and to maintain coordinated communication with the flight crew following the cabin crew’s decision to command an evacuation, which resulted in an engine running during the initial evacuation.…NTSB CEN25LA077Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Addison, TXA partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to the partial blockage of the fuel diaphragm metering stem and the No. 1 cylinder fuel injector nozzle. Contributing to the accident was maintenance that allowed the introduction of debris that resulted in…NTSB CEN25LA058Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV8 · Smithville, TXA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN25LA054Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAmerican AA-1B · Brenham, TXA partial loss of engine power due to an obstructed induction system from a mud dauber nest.NTSB CEN25LA038Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportComposite FX Mosquito XE · Waco, TXThe total loss of engine power and subsequent impact with terrain during an autorotation. Contributing to the accident was the improper sealing of the liquid cooling system.NTSB CEN25LA025Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing A75N1 · Denton, TXThe partial loss of engine power during the initial climb and the pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the forced landing with a tailwind.NTSB CEN24LA236Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22T · Boerne, TXMaintenance personnel’s inadequate adjustment of fuel flow, which resulted in an excessively rich mixture, a rough-running engine, and a subsequent partial loss of engine power.NTSB CEN24FA218Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 172 · Gainesville, TXThe fuel pump manufacturer’s improper torquing of screws on the engine-driven fuel pump, which resulted in a disruption in the fuel system and a loss of engine power on initial climb.NTSB CEN24LA200Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Taylor, TXA partial loss of engine power due to an incorrect carburetor air inlet hose, which led to a reduction in air flow to the engine.NTSB CEN24FA167Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportVertical Aviation Technologies Hummingbird · Spring Branch, TXA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing and a subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB CEN24LA152Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Galveston, TXMaintenance personnel’s failure to properly secure the oil filter adapter when replacing the oil filter adapter gasket which resulted in the filter becoming loose, resulting in the loss of engine oil, and the subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN24LA141Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCozy Mark IV · Gonzales, TXMaintenance personnel’s failure to properly torque the crankshaft idler gear hardware according to the engine manufacturer’s service instructions, which resulted in separation of the crankshaft idler gear’s fasteners and disengagement of the camshaft,…NTSB CEN24LA140Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T210 · San Saba, TXA total loss of engine power due to multiple connecting rod failures from oil starvation.NTSB CEN24LA137Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportEnstrom Helicopter 280C · Port Lavaca, TXThe pilot’s improper manual engine mixture management which resulted in a loss of power. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic’s improper setting of the idle mixture adjustment and the pilot’s decision to take off with a known mechanical deficiency.NTSB CEN24LA107Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportEdge 540 · La Porte, TXA loss of engine power after takeoff for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN24LA102Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Terrell, TXThe total loss of engine power during the initial climb due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN24LA096Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportLockwood AIR CAM · Liberty Hill, TXThe reported simultaneous and total loss of engine power to both engines during a power reduction for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB CEN24LA088Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportEurocopter AS 350 B2 · Spofford, TXThe fatigue failure of the fuel control unit control lever arm, which resulted in fuel starvation, and a loss of engine power.NTSB CEN24LA092Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA22 · Dalhart, TXThe total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot’s failure to utilize carburetor heat in meteorological conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor icing.NTSB CEN24LA027Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Rowlett, TXA malfunction of the helicopter’s Engine Monitoring Unit (EMU)/Governor Controller for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s failure to turn off the EMU/Governor Controller per the emergency checklist when the…NTSB CEN24LA003Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Arlington, TXA reported loss of engine power during the landing approach due to undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with a fence.NTSB CEN23LA418Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech C23 · Gonzales, TXThe loss of engine power during go-around due to a failed muffler flame tube, which resulted in an exhaust blockage. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel's inadequate inspection of the exhaust system during the most recent maintenance.NTSB CEN23LA351Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportTaylorcraft F21 · Holliday, TXA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in impact with terrain.NTSB CEN23FA352Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 150 · Caddo Mills, TXThe pilot’s loss of airplane control during an attempted forced landing following a loss of engine power.NTSB CEN23LA267Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 421 · Rockport, TXThe failure of the left engine starter adapter gear, which resulted in catastrophic damage to other engine components, and the subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB CEN23LA246Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA46 · College Station, TXThe mechanic’s failure to properly secure the oil suction screen plug during recent maintenance, which resulted in an oil leak and subsequent loss of engine power due to oil starvation.NTSB CEN23LA367Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172B · San Angelo, TXA partial loss of engine power due to loose bolts holding the carburetor throttle body to the fuel bowl.NTSB CEN23LA231Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 207 · Harlingen, TXThe improper installation of the throttle control arm to the throttle control cable attachment end, which resulted in a failure of the control arm and a loss of engine power in flight.NTSB CEN23LA188Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Flower Mound, TXThe fatigue failure of the rocker arm which resulted in a partial loss of engine power. Contributing was the airplane operator’s failure to inspect the rocker arm in accordance with the engine manufacturer’s service bulletin.NTSB CEN23FA173Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 310D · Ennis, TXThe partial loss of right engine power due to reduced fuel flow as a result of the contamination of the fuel screen.NTSB WPR23LA117Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportStinson 108 · Lampasas, TXImproper case hardening of the crankshaft timing gear, which resulted in the fatigue failure of the gear and a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN23LA114Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Venus, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN23LA107Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20 · Lakeway, TXA total loss of engine power due to detonation and preignition in the No. 6 cylinder.NTSB WPR23LA104Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech F35 · Gladewater, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN23LA081Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPitts Model 12 · Conroe, TXThe failure of the engine-driven fuel pump, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the failure of the fuel pump was an unknown non-ferrous metallic debris that was noted throughout the airplane’s fuel system.NTSB CEN23LA062Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20K · Addison, TXThe fatigue failure of the engine’s camshaft gear teeth which resulted in a loss of all engine power. Contributing to the accident was the non-compliance with the engine manufacturer’s recommended service bulletin.NTSB CEN23LA040Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150L · Cypress, TXFailure of the engine exhaust valve during cruise flight, which resulted in a loss of engine power and a forced landing.NTSB CEN23FA038Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 421C · Decatur, TXA loss of power on the left engine due to fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of power on the right engine for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN22LA423Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportLuscombe 8 · Kingsbury, TXA total loss of engine power due to a failure of the ignition switch from carbon tracking, which resulted in a forced landing and a subsequent impact with trees.NTSB CEN22LA413Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA32RT · Bulverde, TXThe partial loss of engine power due to excessive carbon deposits that resulted in one or more stuck exhaust valves.NTSB CEN22FA405Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Tomball, TXThe flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the flight, which allowed for an unintentional movement of the mixture control to the cutoff position that remained unnoticed until the airplane lost engine power due to fuel starvation and descended below the…NTSB CEN22LA344Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Dallas, TXMaintenance personnel’s inadequate maintenance of the magneto, which resulted in a loss of engine ignition, a loss of engine power, and a subsequent forced landing.