NTSB investigations
151 cases where NTSB found Aircraft power plant, general.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 15 |
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| 2009 | 24 |
| 2010 | 13 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 6 |
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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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f.\"findingCode\", '010500')) 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", '010500')) 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 WPR24LA254Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-34-220T · Roy, UTThe flight instructor’s decision to shut down an engine on an extended leg of the airport traffic pattern, which led to a loss of performance and inability to maintain altitude.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 WPR24LA160Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSteen Skybolt · Santa Maria, CAA total loss of engine power during approach for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB ERA24LA198Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Palatka, FLThe failure of the nose oil seal to remain secure in the engine crankcase, which resulted in a loss of engine oil and partial loss of engine power.NTSB CEN24LA121Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Watertown, SDThe stuck No. 2 cylinder exhaust valve, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and a forced landing due to an undersized exhaust valve guide. Contributing to the accident were the improper manufacture of the engine cylinders, and the operation of…NTSB WPR24LA063Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBender Thomas G RV-6 · Moriarty, NMA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR24LA042Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182G · Casa Grande, AZThe loss of engine power during landing for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN24LA039Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA32 · Ozark, MOA reported total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA24LA033Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172S · Orlando, FLA partial loss of engine power during initial climb after takeoff for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR24LA023Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV-12 · Novato, CAA partial loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN23LA419Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36 · El Dorado, ARA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing and impact with terrain.NTSB ERA23LA360Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBrown Benjamin C Challenger II · Moultonborough, NHA loss of engine power due to a loss of compression in one of the engine’s two cylinders.NTSB CEN23LA388Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 210B · Wichita, KSLoss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB CEN23FA361Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · FieldFinal reportMikoyan Gurevich MIG-23UB · Belleville, MIA reported partial loss of engine power while maneuvering for reasons that could not be determined.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 WPR23LA304Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVan Grouw R / Cantrell L White Lightning · Las Vegas, NMA reported partial loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR23LA264Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · La Mesa, CAA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN23LA223Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Lake Village, ARA reported loss of thrust for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB ERA23LA037Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Spartanburg, SCA partial separation of the crankshaft gear/bolt, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB WPR22LA322Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRay E Roberts Kitfox V Vixen · Caldwell, IDThe partial loss of engine power due to a loose wire leading to the engine’s electronic control unit (ECU). Contributing was the pilot’s exceedance of the critical angle of attack while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at an altitude too…NTSB ERA22FA279Accident · 6 fatalClass 1 · FieldFinal reportBell UH-1B · Amherstdale, WVthe operator’s failure to adequately inspect the former military turbine powered helicopter, which allowed an engine issue to progress and result in a loss of engine power and a subsequent loss of control after the helicopter struck powerlines during a forced…NTSB ERA22LA265Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-23 · Stockbridge, GAA total loss of right engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB ERA22LA235Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 310 · Caryville, FLAn in-flight loss of engine power on both engines for undetermined reasons.NTSB ANC22LA033Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportTaylorcraft F19 · Anchorage, AKA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to a lack of available evidence.NTSB WPR22LA142Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBarber Robert L Sonerai II L · Jean, NVA reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN22LA115Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201 · Olathe, KSThe total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN22LA093Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportZenith CH750 · Montrose, COA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB WPR21LA358Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 35-B33 · Baker, NVA total loss of engine power during the initial climb due to the failure of the No. 5 connecting rod bearing.NTSB CEN21LA385Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · New Roads, LAA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to a lack of available evidence.NTSB CEN21LA343Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportStinson JR. SR · Ripon, WIA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA21LA304Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing B75N1 · Lexington, KYA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN21LA358Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Patterson, LAThe mechanic’s failure to properly secure the throttle arm rendering it loose and inoperable after takeoff, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA21LA288Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDehavilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk X · Lebanon, TNA total loss of engine power during the initial climb for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB ERA21LA283Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBailey N Moyes Dragonfly · Charlestown, NHThe passenger’s decision to continue an unstable approach while at low altitude and in proximity to a known obstacle, which resulted in a collision with power lines.NTSB ERA21LA030Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportGrumman AA5 · Baxley, GAA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN20LA402Accident · 4 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA46 · Hilltop Lakes, TXThe loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined and the pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to establish and maintain a…NTSB CEN20LA384Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA32R · Bonham, TXThe loss of engine power due to a disconnected fuel injector line that was not properly tightened during recent maintenance.NTSB WPR20LA235Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas 600 · Thompson Falls, MTA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.NTSB CEN20LA282Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson R22 · Venice, LAA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.NTSB CEN20LA234Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT402 · Pine Bluff, ARThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which led to an aerodynamic stall and a loss of airplane control. Contributing was a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN20CA087Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportVans RV8 · Columbus, MSThe inadvertent engine start of the unoccupied airplane, which resulted in it moving forward and impacting a hangar and an electrical box.NTSB ERA20LA017Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAyres S2R · Shellman, GAA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB CEN19LA317Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Boca Raton, FLThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence and the pilot’s decision to take off without fully troubleshooting the partial loss of engine power that occurred during the previous flight.NTSB WPR19LA238Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 36 · Half Moon Bay, CAA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB WPR19LA185Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna TU206 · Waikoloa Village, HIThe total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 4 connecting rod crankshaft end and cap.NTSB CEN19LA130Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna L19 · Milton, LAA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB CEN19LA069Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T210 · Port Lavaca, TXA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB WPR19LA027Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Presidio, TXThe student pilot’s loss of control at low altitude during a forced landing, which resulted in impact with terrain and substantial damage to the right wing. A contributing factor in the accident was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ANC18LA064Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 207 · Iliamna, AKA total loss of engine power due to detonation/preignition damage of the No. 2 cylinder and piston for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB ERA18LA155Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDevries WM H Kitfox Sport · Taghkanic, NYA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.