NTSB investigations, MA

13 cases where NTSB found Engine (reciprocating).

Cases per year

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NTSB investigations, MA per year, 2008–2026: 13 cases
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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\" = 'MA' 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.

NTSB ERA25FA230Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportMooney M20F · Beverly, MAThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering to return to the airport which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the improperly installed No. 2 cylinder bottom spark plug by maintenance personnel,…Jun 19, 2025 · N9573M · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA373Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportLiore et Oliver Nieuport 28 · Hudson, MAA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Sep 17, 2023 · SE-BMA · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22LA270Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBurrill Steven E A Plane · Middleboro, MAA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.Jun 11, 2022 · N51324 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA20LA126Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Beverly, MAA loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, and the student pilot’s failure to utilize carburetor heat in conditions conducive to carburetor icing.Mar 12, 2020 · N656ST · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA557Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellet James J Vans RV 8 · Orange, MAThe pilot's failure to remove the engine cowl plugs during preflight, which resulted in excessive engine cylinder head temperatures during climb and a total loss of engine power.Sep 26, 2017 · N184SJ · Substantial damageNTSB ERA16FA023Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20M · Worcester, MAA total loss of engine power during the initial climb due to a fatigue failure of the engine's crankshaft. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Oct 24, 2015 · N243CW · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15LA015Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Granville, MADeformation of the No. 1 cylinder's intake valve, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and a subsequent off-airport precautionary landing.Oct 12, 2014 · N57SH · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14IA301Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Burlington, MAA loss of clamping load of the No. 5 cylinder crankcase through bolts due to maintenance personnel’s failure to properly torque the through bolts during recent maintenance, which resulted in displacement of the No. 2 bearing and the subsequent catastrophic…Jun 11, 2014 · N813JE · Minor damageNTSB ERA13LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Mansfield, MAThe pilots’ failure to apply carburetor heat during takeoff, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice.Oct 21, 2012 · N7250S · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11LA379Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Egremont, MAA partial loss of engine power due to the No. 4 intake and exhaust valves becoming lodged in the valve guides, which resulted from a lack of use, improper engine storage preparation, and improper return to service from indefinite storage.Jul 5, 2011 · N98550 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11LA383Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Plymouth, MAA partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to a stuck cylinder valve, which resulted from excessive corrosion and carbon deposits on the valve springs due to inadequate maintenance.Jul 4, 2011 · N150ET · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11FA078Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Leverett, MAA total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the crankshaft, which resulted from improper tightening of the cylinder hold-down nuts.Dec 5, 2010 · N9742Z · Substantial damageNTSB MIA08LA186Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTetrault Ronad Team Mini Max 1500R · Berkley, MAThe total loss of engine power due to the contamination of the combustion cylinders.Sep 7, 2008 · N43436 · Substantial damage