NTSB investigations, WI

58 cases where NTSB found Aircraft power plant.

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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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'WI' 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"

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NTSB CEN25LA053Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Boscobel, WIThe ice obstruction of the engine oil breather tube and alternate air outlet, which resulted in a failure of the crankcase oil seal and loss of engine oil. Contributing to the accident was the incorrect engine oil breather tube installed in the airplane by…Dec 2, 2024 · N41997 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA337Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · East Troy, WIThe pilot/mechanic’s improper torquing of the fuel hose fitting while replacing the fuel pump, which allowed air to enter the fuel system and resulted in a loss of engine power during initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/mechanic’s…Sep 2, 2024 · N32435 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA286Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA46 · Radisson, WIThe non-certificated mechanic’s failure to properly tighten and torque the fuel system pressure test port cap, which resulted in a total loss of engine power, and a subsequent forced landing.Jul 28, 2024 · N4646G · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA245Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRaytheon A36 · Land O' Lakes, WIA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Jun 30, 2024 · N47RT · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA052Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Manitowoc, WIMaintenance personnel’s improper servicing of the magnetos, which resulted in their accelerated wear, failure, and the total loss of engine power.Nov 30, 2023 · N8880T · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA012Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportTvap 4 · Franksville, WIThe improper installation of the supplemental ignition system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.Oct 15, 2023 · N42VZ · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA250Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportChampion 7EC · Waunakee, WIA total loss of engine power during the initial takeoff climb due to a worn manual fuel primer pump locking mechanism, which resulted in an unlocked primer and an overly rich fuel mixture.Jun 21, 2023 · N80461 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22LA353Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSonex Sonex · River Falls, WIThe pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Jul 29, 2022 · N1557S · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22LA334Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVan's RV-10 · Beaver Dam, WIThe improperly secured spark plug boot that resulted in smoke in the cockpit and a subsequent off-airport landing.Jul 22, 2022 · N4400K · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22LA141Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150M · Brodhead, WIA loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the No. 1 cylinder’s rocker shaft bosses, which resulted in a forced landing into uneven terrain.Mar 13, 2022 · N63246 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21LA367Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPulsar Sport 150 · Osceola, WIThe total loss of engine power for undermined reasons based on available informationAug 9, 2021 · N997EM · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21LA343Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportStinson JR. SR · Ripon, WIA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.Jul 29, 2021 · N81Y · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21LA222Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportFlight Design Ctls · Racine, WIThe fatigue failure of the carburetor throttle control cable, which resulted in a partial loss of engine control.May 18, 2021 · N521CT · DestroyedNTSB CEN21LA213Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech C23 · Merrill, WIThe loss of engine power due to tappet failure.May 11, 2021 · N793Y · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20LA006Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 36 · Waukesha, WIA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Oct 8, 2019 · N396JG · Substantial damageNTSB CEN19LA290Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech V35 · Monroe, WIA total loss of engine power due to the failure of the Nos. 5 and 6 connecting rods from a lack of oil lubrication for reasons that could not be determined.Aug 27, 2019 · N6245V · Substantial damageNTSB CEN19FA276Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportShirley Carl Sportcopter Vortex · Viroqua, WIThe noncertificated pilot's loss of control of the gyrocopter after a total loss of engine power due to seizure of the crankshaft bearings. Contributing to the accident were the insufficient maintenance of the engine and the pilot's lack of gyrocopter flight…Aug 19, 2019 · N634SC · DestroyedNTSB CEN19LA071Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA24 · Beechwood, WIA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.Jan 18, 2019 · N6497P · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA074Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Sand Creek, WIThe mechanic's failure to properly secure the air reference line, which resulted in a loss of engine power.Nov 21, 2018 · N579CP · Substantial damageNTSB WPR18FA200Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportDe Havilland DH112 Venom · Sheboygan, WIThe airplane's encounter with wake turbulence from the lead airplane in the formation flight, which resulted in a compressor stall and the airplane's subsequent inability to climb.Jul 20, 2018 · N747J · DestroyedNTSB 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.May 29, 2018 · N214FF · Substantial damageNTSB CEN18LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Shullsburg, WIA catastrophic engine failure due to improper torque on the engine through-bolt nuts, which resulted in relative movement between the crankcase halves, damage to a main journal bearing, and a loss of oil lubrication.May 5, 2018 · N36LP · Substantial damageNTSB CEN18LA158Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · East Troy, WIA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information, which resulted in impact with terrain and dynamic rollover during the subsequent attempted landing.May 4, 2018 · N444VH · Substantial damageNTSB CEN18LA038Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper / Laudeman J3C 65 · Palmyra, WIThe pilot’s inadvertent pulling of the fuel shutoff valve, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing into trees. Contributing to the pilot’s inadvertent pulling of the fuel shutoff valve were habit patterns he had…Nov 26, 2017 · N11188 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28R · Watertown, WIThe pilot’s failure to attain a proper glidepath on approach for landing, which resulted in impact with trees. Contributing to the accident was a partial, temporary loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination…Nov 5, 2016 · N300KR · Substantial damageNTSB CEN17LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Wilmot, WIA failure of the No. 1 piston pin plug due to corrosion in the cylinder barrel, which resulted in oil contamination, oil starvation to the crankshaft connecting rod bearings, and a subsequent partial loss of engine power.Oct 4, 2016 · N46377 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN16LA294Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G 2 · Oshkosh, WIThe loosening and separation of the throttle linkage nut, which resulted in a loss of throttle control and subsequent hard landing after autorotation.Jul 30, 2016 · N975BH · Substantial damageNTSB CEN16FA290Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportFlight Design Ctls · Fond du Lac, WICarburetor contamination following exposure to water in the fuel, which resulted in a carburetor malfunction and a partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's loss of airplane control that resulted in a stall.Jul 28, 2016 · N527TS · Substantial damageNTSB CEN16LA273Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrandt Sonex · Lodi, WIThe separated rocker arm assembly for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the partial loss of engine power and led to the landing gear collapsing during the subsequent forced landing.Jul 19, 2016 · N393SX · Substantial damageNTSB CEN16FA171Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · Reedsville, WIThe failure of the power turbine governor's dual-spool bearing due to a lack of lubrication, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power and subsequent impact with terrain.May 4, 2016 · N629JK · Substantial damageNTSB CEN16LA043Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHickham Lancair IV-P · Shawano, WIA total loss of engine power due to a dual magneto failure, as a result of an exceedance of the engine’s operating limitations while maneuvering.Nov 15, 2015 · N10UU · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15LA418Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421B · Platteville, WIThe partial loss of right engine power for undetermined reasons with insufficient runway remaining for the aborted takeoff.Sep 21, 2015 · N813CA · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15FA315Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportSanford Zenith CH 601XL · Bristol, WIThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed and airplane control following a loss of engine power during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the installation of ignition system coils that were not engine-manufacturer replacement parts, which…Jul 25, 2015 · N9601 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15LA279Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Sheboygan, WIOil starvation due to preignition in the No. 5 cylinder as a result of failed spark plugs; the top and sides of the piston head were eroded, which allowed the exhaust gases caused by the preignition to pressurize the crankcase and force engine oil out of the…Jun 21, 2015 · N1168Z · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14CA515Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150J · Brookfield, WIThe pilot's inadequate maintenance and preflight of the airplane which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to oil starvation.Sep 22, 2014 · N50889 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14LA412Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F 28F · Tomah, WIA loss of engine power due to the malfunction of the No. 4 cylinder intake valve.Aug 7, 2014 · N213BL · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13LA460Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSnyder Todd W Titan Tornado 1 · Wild Rose, WIThe improperly secured spark plug, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.Aug 3, 2013 · N70786 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA508Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · South Wayne, WIInternal engine component failures, which resulted from oil starvation due to debris in the oil system.Jul 10, 2012 · N12504 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech S35 · Elkhart Lake, WIThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.Nov 15, 2011 · N5858S · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12FA025Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Watertown, WIThe separation of the number 2 connecting rod from the crankshaft for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident metallurgical examination, which ultimately resulted in a total loss of engine power.Oct 17, 2011 · N300KR · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11FA433Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportKlemp Gregory J Challenger II · Neshkoro, WIThe total loss of engine power during the initial climb due to a cold seizure as a result of a broken fan V-belt. Contributing to the accident was the passenger's interference with the flight controls during the forced landing.Jun 30, 2011 · N12911 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11LA430Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Barron, WIThe loss of engine power, which resulted from fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning.Jun 29, 2011 · N9002J · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11LA429Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKeesler W8 Tailwind · Oshkosh, WIThe loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.Jun 29, 2011 · N56PK · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11LA177Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-16 · Lake Koshkonong, WIA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during a low-altitude pass over a frozen lake.Feb 5, 2011 · N5945H · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10LA433Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech H35 · Green Lake, WIA total loss of engine power during descent due to the overhaul facility’s inadequate maintenance.Jul 25, 2010 · N5443D · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10LA253Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDearmond Clint RV-6A · Sheboygan, WIThe loss of engine power due to a fuse failure in the ignition system.May 16, 2010 · N1257E · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10LA123Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Genoa City, WIA total loss of engine power due to the failure of the bolts that held in place the connecting rods to the engine's No. 3 and No. 4 cylinders as a result of the engine overhaul facility's improper installation of the bolts during a recent overhaul.Feb 14, 2010 · N24CV · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10IA059Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Elk Mound, WIThe loss of engine power due to component failure from excessive heating of the engine connecting rod journals.Nov 13, 2009 · N667PC · Minor damageNTSB CEN09CA537Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRewey William M CH 801 · Cottage Grove, WIA total loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation from a blocked fuel screen that resulted from the pilot/owner's inadequate inspection and maintenance of the fuel system.Aug 23, 2009 · N171WR · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09LA602Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301A · New Miner, WIA total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the engine torsion shaft. Contributing to the accident was the chrome plating of the shaft by an undetermined maintenance/overhaul facility.Aug 22, 2009 · N3651R · Substantial damage