NTSB investigations, AL
23 cases where NTSB found Engine (reciprocating).
Cases per year
| 2009 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 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\" = 'AL' 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\", '010585'))
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" = 'AL' 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", '010585')) 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 ERA26LA348Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportHopwood Joseph R Zodiac · Stockton, ALA partial loss of engine power due to a missing exhaust clamp bolt and subsequent oil loss due to a damaged engine oil return line, which resulted in the pilot’s decision to perform an off-airport landing.NTSB ERA24LA222Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177 · Selma, ALInsufficient lubrication of the engine’s internal components, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA24LA152Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Opelika, ALA partial loss of engine power due to a combination of fuel/oil contamination in the fuel injector assembly.NTSB ERA23LA331Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 175 · Wetumpka, ALA total loss of engine power due to the separation of the No. 3 connecting rod from the crankshaft.NTSB ERA22LA380Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Berry, ALA partial loss of engine power due to the No. 3 cylinder’s stuck exhaust valve.NTSB ERA22LA071Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 210 · Brent, ALThe inadequate maintenance of the oil filter adapter, which resulted in in an engine oil leak and subsequent loss engine oil pressure, and the subsequent off-airport landing.NTSB ERA20LA212Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA32RT · Selma, ALThe mechanic’s failure to clean the oil suction screen during the most recent maintenance, which resulted in oil starvation and subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA19LA264Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Foley, ALTotal loss of engine power due to a fatigue failure of the camshaft gear.NTSB CEN19LA265Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Fairhope, ALFailure of the No. 3 exhaust valve and the subsequent loss of engine power due to engine operation with an excessively lean fuel mixture over a period of time.NTSB ERA19FA164Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Foley, ALA partial loss of engine power due to a stuck exhaust valve and the flight instructor's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack following the loss of power, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at low altitude.NTSB ERA19LA017Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Opelika, ALThe improper torque application and ongoing inspection of an oil filter adaptor by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loss of lubrication and a catastrophic engine failure.NTSB ERA18LA195Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEagle DW1 · Ider, ALFatigue failure of the No. 2 cylinder studs/through bolts and the fracture of the crankcase, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA15LA345Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28R-201T · Atmore, ALA total loss of engine power due to oil starvation caused by insufficiently torqued cylinder through bolt nuts, which caused bearings to shift and led to the subsequent failure of the No. 3 connecting rod.NTSB ERA14LA179Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Clayton, ALMaintenance personnel’s failure to properly torque the engine case through bolts, which resulted in the fatigue fracture of the crankshaft and subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA14LA057Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Elkmont, ALA stuck exhaust valve, which resulted in a total loss of engine power at low altitude. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s decision to fly at a low altitude, which reduced his forced landing options when the loss of engine power occurred; and poor…NTSB ERA14LA052Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35 · Trussville, ALThe failure of the No. 2 connecting rod due to oil starvation, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA11CA441Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172K · Sylacauga, ALA stuck exhaust-valve on the number one cylinder which resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB ERA11FA391Accident · 7 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Demopolis, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during a single-engine approach and his failure to fly an appropriate traffic pattern for a single-engine landing. Contributing to the accident was a total loss of engine power on the right engine due to a…NTSB ERA11LA388Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Orange Beach, ALThe operation of the airplane using unapproved fuels, which resulted in abnormal combustion and subsequent damage to the No. 3 cylinder. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate 100-hour inspection because the mechanic failed to note the lack of…NTSB ERA11LA242Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWsk-Mielec AN-2 · Loxley, ALA loss of engine power due to internal failure.NTSB ERA10FA115Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B-60 · Madison, ALThe pilot's failure to divert to the nearest suitable airport following a total loss of power in the right engine during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the total loss of power in the right engine due to separation of its No. 2 cylinder as a…NTSB ERA09LA455Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchempp-Hirth Ventus 2CM · St. Elmo, ALA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the forced landing.NTSB ERA09LA263Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportKeeley/Tidd MK-1 · Demopolis, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed following a complete loss of engine power resulting in a stall while maneuvering to land. The reason for the loss of engine power was undetermined.