NTSB investigations, WA
18 cases where NTSB found Engine fuel and control.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2024 | 1 |
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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\" = 'WA' 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\", '010573'))
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" = 'WA' 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", '010573')) 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 WPR24LA074Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeck Michael J Sonex · Auburn, WAWater contamination within the fuel regulator air-reference system, which resulted in improper fuel metering and a loss of engine power during initial climb.NTSB WPR21LA351Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGeorge A. Thiel Just Aircraft Highlander · Monroe, WAThe in-flight malfunction of the throttle control pivot arm, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and the subsequent collision with terrain during the forced landing.NTSB WPR21LA172Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMichael J Robbins Searey · Friday Harbor, WAPartial loss of engine power due to the detachment of the throttle cable from the carburetor arm, as a result of the pilot’s inadequate maintenance which resulted in an off-airport landing and impact with vegetation.NTSB WPR21LA161Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRans S12 · Colville, WAThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering to avoid powerlines, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of engine power due to improper…NTSB WPR20LA122Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBuckman Bucks Special · Prescott, WADiminished engine performance due to carburetor icing conditions and multiple mechanical anomalies that did not allow for the airplane to attain adequate airspeed during takeoff from a planted field and failure to maintain clearance from obstructions.…NTSB ENG18IA003Incident · No injuriesClass 3 · IncidentFinal reportAirbus A330-243 · Seattle, WAThe loss of control of the left-hand engine and the subsequent thermal damage to the left wing on landing during engine reverse operation was due to a blockage of the variable stator vane torque motor filter that resulted in the engine’s electronic engine…NTSB WPR17LA096Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 32-260 · Mukilteo, WAThe improper maintenance of the carburetor, which resulted in a stuck float and a partial loss of engine power during takeoff.NTSB ENG17IA003Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAirbus A330 223 · Seattle, WAA No. 1 engine fire caused by a fuel manifold supply line high cycle fatigue crack which led to a fuel leak that subsequently ignited on hot engine case surfaces. The fatigue crack originated and progressed due to elevated fuel manifold assembly vibration…NTSB WPR16FA001Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportJohnson Coot · Deer Park, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention due to the rough…NTSB WPR15FA181Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech F35 · Everett, WAThe partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to debris within the fuel servo, which restricted fuel flow throughout the engine fuel system and resulted in a partial loss of engine power.NTSB WPR12LA277Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRehn Kitfox IV · Vancouver, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during an attempt to return to the runway immediately after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was foreign debris in the right-hand carburetor bowl, which precipitated a loss…NTSB WPR12CA257Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182A · Colfax, WAThe total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the missing carburetor drain plug, which had not been secured with safety wire.NTSB WPR12CA236Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206B · Burbank, WAThe failure of maintenance personnel to properly torque an air tube fitting, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB WPR10FA163Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Morton, WAThe failure of maintenance personnel to properly secure a fitting cap on the throttle and metering assembly inlet after conducting a fuel system pressure check, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was…NTSB WPR09CA349Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Snohomish, WAA complete loss of engine power due to the failure of the airplane's engine-driven fuel pump.NTSB WPR09LA227Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Colfax, WAA total loss of engine power due to excessive wear in several carburetor components that led to a malfunction of the carburetor.NTSB SEA08LA206Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStearman C3-B · Stevenson, WAA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation from a piece of disintegrating gasket material that was blocking the fuel jet. Also causal was the failure of maintenance personnel to verify the condition of the gaskets when the carburetor was examined prior to…NTSB LAX08LA145Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBabcock KR-2 · Olympia, WAA total loss of engine power during takeoff due to the carburetor's mixture needle backing out.