NTSB investigations: Pratt & Whitney PW4000 series
111 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Pratt & Whitney PW4000 series. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.
Cases per year
| 1990 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 4 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 4 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 4 |
| 2006 | 4 |
| 2007 | 4 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 2 |
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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 x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('52119'))
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 x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('52119'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun 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 DCA27LA019Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openBoeing 777-222 · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean)NTSB ENG27LA001Incident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openBoeing 777-222 · San Francisco, CANTSB DCA25WA345Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 777-222 · Ezeiza, ArgentinaNTSB ENG25LA038IncidentClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportBoeing 777 · Beijing, ChinaOn May 26, 2025, at approximately 0925 UTC, a Boeing 777-200, registration N793UA, operated as United Airlines flight 889, executed a rejected takeoff at Beijing Capital International Airport when the crew heard a loud bang and followed by a No. 2 (right)…NTSB DCA25LA091Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing 767-322 · Gulf of America (Gulf of Mexico)An encounter with an area of clear air turbulence during cruise, which resulted in a serious injury to a flight attendant.NTSB DCA25LA023Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing 767-322 · Kingston, JamaicaAn inadvertent encounter with convective turbulence while in enroute cruise flight.NTSB DCA25WA028Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 767-332 · Ndiass, SenegalNTSB DCA24LA295Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAirbus A330-323 · Atlanta, GADelta Air Lines flight crew’s incorrect evaluation of the clearance between their airplane and the airplane directly ahead of them as they made a 90 degree right turn onto an adjacent taxiway.NTSB DCA24WA260IncidentClass 4 · ForeignBoeing 767-322 · Geneva, SwitzerlandNTSB DCA24LA097Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing 777-222ER · Kelsey, NYThe airplane’s encounter with an unanticipated localized region of moderate-to-severe turbulence while in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) associated with strong upper-level wind shear and convective cells. Contributing to the severity of the…NTSB DCA23WA458Incident · No injuriesClass 3 · ForeignBoeing 767-332 · Prague, CzechiaNTSB DCA23LA421Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing 777-222 · Over the (Atlantic Ocean)An inadvertent encounter with clear air turbulence during cruise flight.NTSB DCA23LA409AccidentClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing 767-322 · Chantilly, VAImproper overhaul of the trunnion cross-pin hole that resulted in the development of stress corrosion cracking and eventual failure of the right forward trunnion.NTSB DCA23LA384Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing 767-322 · Houston, TXThe first officer’s improper control inputs after the airplane touched down. Contributing to the severity of the damage was the flight crew’s lack of recognition that the speedbrakes were not armed, which led to their delayed deployment.NTSB DCA23WA394Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 767-332 · Fuimicino, ItalyNTSB DCA23WA166OccurrenceClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 767-332 · Prestwick, United KingdomNTSB DCA23WA127IncidentClass 5 · ForeignAirbus A330-323 · Amsterdam, NetherlandsNTSB DCA23LA172Incident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing 777 · Kahului, HIThe flight crew’s failure to manage the airplane’s vertical flightpath, airspeed, and pitch attitude following a miscommunication about the captain’s desired flap setting during the initial climb.NTSB DCA23WA014IncidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 777-222 · Schiphol, NetherlandsNTSB DCA22LA179Incident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing 767-332 · New York, NYThe failure of maintenance personnel to close the drain mast heater circuit breakers which resulted in the formation of ice in the forward drain mast, an improper flow of wastewater into the main landing gear wheel well, and the formation of ice on one or…NTSB DCA22WA158IncidentClass 5 · ForeignAirbus A330-323 · Barcelona, SpainNTSB ENG22WA025IncidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 767-322 · Lima, Peru, PeruNTSB DCA21LA229Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing 767-332 · Seattle, WAThe flightcrew’s failure to set the hydraulic panel correctly during the execution of the pushback checklist, and when the hydraulic panel setting was corrected, that resulted in the airplane coming to a sudden stop and a flight attendant receiving a serious…NTSB DCA21LA210Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas MD-11F · Phoenix, AZThe flight crew’s incorrect pitch attitude during go-around.NTSB DCA21FA085Incident · No injuriesClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBoeing 777-222 · Broomfield, COThe fatigue failure of the right engine fan blade. Contributing to the fan blade failure was the inadequate inspection of the blades, which failed to identify low-level indications of cracking, and the insufficient frequency of the manufacturer’s inspection…NTSB ENG21WA010IncidentClass 5 · ForeignAirbus A330 · Keflavik, IcelandNTSB DCA20WA039Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 767 · Shannon, IrelandThe government of Ireland has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 767 airplane that occurred on December 16, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Ireland's investigation under the provisions…NTSB ENG19WA030Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationMcdonnell Douglas MD11 · Warsaw, PolandThe government of Poland has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing (McDonnel-Douglas) MD-11F operated by UPS and powered by three Pratt & Whitney PW 4460 turbofan engines. During cruise, the No. 2 engine (right) experienced fluctuations and…NTSB DCA19CA189Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportBoeing 767 · San Juan, PRAn encounter with convective turbulence during cruise flight.NTSB ENG19WA024Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 767 · London, United KingdomThe United Kingdom's Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 767-322, which occurred on April 29, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB investigation under…NTSB DCA19CA034Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportBoeing 767 · SUNNS intersection, Osaka, JapanThe airplane’s encounter with severe turbulence.NTSB DCA18LA163Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAirbus A330 323 · Atlanta, GAThe flight crew’s delayed landing after an in-flight engine fire, which reignited after both fire bottles were discharged and resulted in substantial damage to an engine pylon. Contributing to the delayed landing was likely the flight crew’s perception that…NTSB DCA18RA093Incident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationAirbus A330 · Lagos, NigeriaThe AIB of Nigeria has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Airbus A330 airplane that occurred on February 13, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AIB of Nigeria's investigation under the provisions of ICAO…NTSB DCA17LA173Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAirbus 330 · East Hampton, NYan inadvertent encounter with convective turbulence.NTSB ENG17IA026Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 747 451 · Tokyo, JapanThe PW4056 engine lost power due to the fatigue fracture of a 5th stage compressor blade. The cause of the fatigue fracture could not be determined.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 DCA16CA220Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 767 322 · International Waters, A1an inadvertent encounter with severe convective turbulence.NTSB DCA16WA191Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationAirbus Industrie A330 323 · London, United KingdomAir Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) notified the NTSB of a serious incident involving a AIRBUS INDUSTRIE A330 323 airplane that occurred on June 26, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of United…NTSB DCA16RA175Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationMcdonnell Douglas MD11 · Incheon, South KoreaimportNTSB ENG16IA001Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 747 · Russian airspace, JapanThe PW4056 engine experienced an in-flight loss of power because of damage to the low-pressure turbine (LPT) because of the inadequate overhaul inspection and repair instructions that existed at the time of the LPT module's last overhaul. A vane hook in the…NTSB DCA15WA024Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 767 322 · Lima, PeruThe Comisión Investigadora de Accidentes de Aviación (CIAA) of Peru has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a BOEING 767 322 that occurred on November 04, 2014. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the CIAA of Peru's…NTSB DCA15WA015Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 747 422 · Frankfurt, GermanyThe German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation (BFU) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 747 that occurred on October 22, 2014. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the BFU's investigation under…NTSB ENG14IA027Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 747 · Atlanta, GATurbine Overhaul Service's aggressive grit blasting and incomplete masking of the blade root neck that allowed the no grit blast area being exposed during the overhaul of the blade resulting in blasting media being embedded in the blade root from which a…NTSB DCA14CA157Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 767 322 · Reykjavik, IcelandThe capabilities of the beverage cart were exceeded which resulted in the cart toppling over and fracturing the flight attendant's foot.NTSB DCA14CA083Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirbus A330 323 · Seattle (Pacific Ocean)the flight attendant inadvertently tripping over a passenger's foot that was protruding into the aisle, which resulted in the flight attendant fracturing her foot.NTSB DCA14WA042Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 767 332 · Buenos Aires, ArgentinaThe Direccion Nacional de Aviacion Civil e Infraestructura Aeronautica (DINACIA) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving Boeing 767-300, which occurred on January 21, 2014. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the DINACIA…NTSB DCA14WA019Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 767 - 300ER · Madrid, SpainNTSB DCA14CA014Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 767 322 · Houston, TXThe airplane's inadvertent encounter with clear air turbulence during cruise flight, which resulted in a serious injury to a flight attendant.NTSB WPR13LA131Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 747-422 · Pacific Ocean, A1The flight’s encounter with moderate clear air turbulence while en route, which resulted in a serious injury to a flight attendant. Contributing to the accident was the lack of communication equipment in the rest compartment, which, if installed, could have…NTSB ENG13WA010Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 777-222 · Seoul, South Korea, South KoreaOn December 31, 2012, a United Airlines Boeing 777, registration number N206UA, experienced a No.1 (left)engine failure while passing through flight level (FL)250. The crew received an “ENG FAIL” Engine Indicating and Crew Alerting (EICAS) message. The Flight…