NTSB investigations
4,618 cases where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 257 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 204 |
| 1984 | 161 |
| 1985 | 156 |
| 1986 | 193 |
| 1987 | 186 |
| 1988 | 136 |
| 1989 | 126 |
| 1990 | 120 |
| 1991 | 169 |
| 1992 | 142 |
| 1993 | 153 |
| 1994 | 173 |
| 1995 | 158 |
| 1996 | 178 |
| 1997 | 170 |
| 1998 | 205 |
| 1999 | 198 |
| 2000 | 169 |
| 2001 | 228 |
| 2002 | 222 |
| 2003 | 187 |
| 2004 | 177 |
| 2005 | 205 |
| 2006 | 162 |
| 2007 | 183 |
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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 350) 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 o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 350) 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 CHI08CA057Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLerohl RV-8 · Alexandria, MNThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC08LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182R · Pittstown, NJA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ANC08LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · North Pole, AKA loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during an attempted go-around, resulting in a forced landing and a collision with snow-covered terrain. A factor associated with the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB DFW08LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Fort Worth, TXThe loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion.NTSB MIA08LA029Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA32-260 · Marathon, FLA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ANC08LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Miami, FLThe loss of engine power during takeoff initial climb for an undetermined reason.NTSB NYC08LA044Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Miami, FLA total loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA08LA035Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Newberg, ORThe student pilot's inadvertent application of the fuel shut off valve during flight. Contributing to the accident were the locations of the heater and fuel shutoff controls.NTSB DEN08LA032Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGomory Long EZ · LeRoy, KSThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper fuel calculations and in-flight planning.NTSB NYC08LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Sacramento, KYA total loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC08LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-135 · Durbin, WVThe loss of engine power while in cruise flight due to the partially separated crankshaft oil seal.NTSB DEN08LA027Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAgusta A119 · Cody, WYA loss of engine power while on approach for undetermined reasons. Contributing to this accident was the high density altitude.NTSB NYC08LA027Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportVans RV-7A · West Point, VAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB DFW08LA025Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech J35 · Fort Worth, TXFailure of the operator to ensure that the metering unit's throttle arm and throttle cable were secured using manufacturer approved hardware. A contributing factor to the pilot's injuries was the lack of shoulder retraints.NTSB DFW08LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2-R · Lenora, TXThe loss of engine power due to separation of the "P3" line from the engine's fuel control.NTSB SEA08CA016Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportDye Rans S-12 Airaile · Cottage Grove, ORThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB ANC08LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper 601P · Penn Yan, NYThe loss of engine power during cruise flight for an undetermined reason.NTSB SEA08LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F35 · San Carlos, CAA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB MIA08LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCatchot Angus Kitfox IV · Crescent City, FLThe loss of engine power for undetermine reasons.NTSB MIA08LA006Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft DCO-65 · Fort Myers, FLA partial loss of engine power during approach for undetermined reasons.NTSB DFW08LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150K · Flora, MSLoss of engine power due to fuel contamination. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DEN08LA015Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan Navion · Santa Fe, NMA leak in the fuel selector valve and gascolator that resulted in fuel starvation during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was a lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB ANC08LA004Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Prudhoe Bay, AKFuel starvation due to the blockage of fuel inlet screens, and improper service procedures by ground personnel.NTSB DFW08LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Lebanon, MEFailure of the crankshaft resulting in the total loss of engine power.NTSB DFW08LA013Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-260 · Houston, TXThe pilot's failure to properly position the fuel tank selector before takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the non suitable terrain for the forced landing and fuel starvation.NTSB CHI08LA016Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Muskegon, MILoss of engine power during initial climb after takeoff for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing available to the pilot due to the presence of a residential sub-division and trees.NTSB SEA08LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Industries DA 20-C1 · Santaquin, UTA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors include rough/uneven vegetation-covered terrain at the location where the pilot executed his emergency forced landing.NTSB DEN08LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJackson Pientenpol · Chanute, KSInternal failure of the engine's starter-generator assembly. Contributing factors in this accident were the trees and unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing..NTSB CHI08LA006Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Festus, MOThe pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight, fuel system water contamination and fuel starvation which resulted in a loss of engine power during landing approach. An additional cause was the emergency landing procedure not followed by the pilot following a loss…NTSB ANC08LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-220C · Aniak, AKThe pilot's improper fuel tank selection and fuel starvation, while doing touch-and-go landings.NTSB DFW08FA004Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Castroville, TXLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in the stall. A factor contributing to the accident was the instructor pilot's delayed remedial action.NTSB NYC08LA005Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPelt Mad Max II Special · Blacksburg, VAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was a lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB NYC07LA244Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · Franklin, VAA loss of engine power during approach for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain.NTSB NYC07LA243Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFokker VI · Morristown, TNA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during approach.NTSB MIA07LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFly BY Sea Comp AIR 1 · Rockledge, FLLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC07LA233Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportTemco GC-1B · New Smyrna Bch, FLA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which was the result of a blocked fuel tank vent.NTSB ANC07LA106Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's improper use of the carburetor heat control, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed to preclude a stall. Contributing to the accident was carburetor icing conditions.NTSB CHI07LA307Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Ravenna, OHThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Contributing to the accident was the tree that the airplane impacted during the forced landing.NTSB NYC07LA232Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFrancis SE5A Replica · Hendersonville, NCA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC07FA228Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Dallas, GAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power during cruise due to fuel contamination.NTSB DFW07LA203Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT 602 · Floydada, TXA leak in the outer ply of the BeCu bellows. This hole appeared to be the result of pitting corrosion, but the corroding agent was not determined.NTSB NYC07CA225Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3L-65 · Stow, MAA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB DEN07FA157Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Englewood, COThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the force landing attempt resulting in a stall-spin and the subsequent impact with the ground. A factor contributing to the accident was the engine failure for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA07LA255Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182G · Fairfield, IDThe loss of engine power as a result of fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB ANC07LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Anchorage, AKA loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB SEA07LA248Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHigher Class Sport Hornet · Santa Paula, CAA loss of engine power during a go-around for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering following the loss of power.NTSB SEA07LA252Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKearney Pulsar XP · Cottonwood, AZThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB LAX07CA267Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes 269C · Ramona, CAa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA07LA276Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWerner Vari-Eze · Tooele, UTThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the wind shear conditions encountered during the forced landing attempt.NTSB DFW07LA191Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B35 · Borger, TXA loss of engine power while on approach due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident were a corroded carburetor fuel needle valve, inlet fuel screen and no suitable terrain for the forced landing.