NTSB investigations
4,618 cases where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power”.
Cases, newest first
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 CHI03LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMadewell EAA-Biplane-P · Forest Lake, MNThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A related factor was the swampy terrain.NTSB MIA03LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Immokalee, FLA loss of engine power on takeoff for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW03LA006Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSIAI-Marchetti L1019 · Midland, TXThe loss of engine power resulting from a loose "B" nut on the line going from the bleed air filter to the fuel control unit. Also causal was the inadequate maintenence of the fuel control unit and filters during the last conditional inspection.NTSB LAX03LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportQuicksilver Challenger II · Porterville, CAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB CHI03LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTanner Kitfox · Coldwater, MIThe low altitude at which an undetermined loss of engine power occurred following takeoff.NTSB SEA02LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Oakley, IDFailure (fracture) of the two number four piston compression rings, leading to the erosion of a section of the piston sidewall, resulting in the exhaustion of the engine's oil supply during cruise flight, followed by a forced landing on a country road.…NTSB MIA02LA175Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Irvington, ALThe loss of engine power due to internal contamination (rust and water) of the servo fuel injector resulting in it flowing approximately half of the required fuel flow at full throttle. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot…NTSB LAX02LA298Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Lucerne Valley, CAA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations.NTSB FTW02LA267Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188 · Wellington, TXThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB FTW02LA265Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 320 · Gatesville, TXThe loss of engine power to the left engine for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the rough and uneven terrain.NTSB ATL02LA176Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Spring City, TNThe flight instructor's failure to follow standard training procedures that resulted in the loss of engine power during a simulated loss of engine power.NTSB FTW02LA261Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35 · Del Rio, TXThe loss of engine power due to the low-pressure pump separating internally. Contributing factors were the deterioration of the fuel pump and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW02LA263Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188A · Vincent, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB CHI02LA285Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · O'Neill, NEA loss of engine power due to turbine blade separation as a result of hot corrosion damage to the turbine blades. Contributing to the accident was the pilot misjudging the flare at the completion of the autorotation resulting in a hard landing. The dark night…NTSB FTW02LA257Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSmith Aerostar 601P · Piedmont, OKA fuel leak at the left boost pump to bladder tank flange, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of power to both engines.NTSB FTW02LA258Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-302 · Lacompte, LAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain available to the pilot for the forced landing, and low altitude maneuvering.NTSB CHI02LA283Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTerning Sky Scout · Sedan, KSThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall.NTSB ATL02LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA24-250 · Morton, MSContamination in the exhaust valve guide area which caused the binding of the exhaust valve in the open position.NTSB CHI02LA276Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Olivia, MNThe fouled spark plugs and the terrain condition encountered during the aborted takeoff.NTSB CHI02LA282Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Dexter, MOThe fatigue fracture of the connecting rod, the recommended engine overhaul not performed by the company, and the low altitude flight.NTSB CHI02LA274Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrooks Sonerai 2L · Canton, ILThe partial failure of the ignition system, the induction air leak at the carburetor mounting plate, and the pilot's inadvertant stall during the forced landing. Contributing factors were the crack in the electronic ignition coil, and the improper…NTSB CHI02LA271Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Brooklyn Park, MNThe pilot's inadequate preflight preparation/planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. A factor to the accident was the power transmission line and the trees.NTSB CHI02LA268Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRebholz Rans S-10 · Cottage Grove, WIThe pilot's decision to turn back to the airport following the loss of engine power during initial climb, the pilot not maintaining airspeed and aircraft control, which resulted in the stall at a low altitude. An additional cause was the seizure of the engine…NTSB FTW02LA248Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Deming, NMThe loss of engine power due to carburetor ice as a result of the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat. A contributing factor was the weather conducive to carburetor icing conditions.NTSB MIA02FA162Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGulfstream American AA-5A · Greeneville, TNA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's decision to continue flight with a known equipment deficiency. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall.NTSB SEA02LA168Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNolley BD-5 · Corvallis, ORFuel starvation resulting in a loss of engine power during the aircraft's initial climb. A disconnected fuel line was a factor.NTSB LAX02LA270Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Fresno, CAa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX02LA269Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Lakeside, CAThe failure of the engine to respond for undetermined reasons. Also causal was the student's decision to continue the simulated emergency maneuver to an altitude that was insufficient to allow for contingency options. The unsuitable nature of the terrain…NTSB FTW02LA244Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Price, TXThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing.NTSB CHI02CA267Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTomash Avid Flyer · Camp Lake, WIThe total failure of the engine ignition system, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. The low altitude was a contributing factor.NTSB MIA02LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Hernando, MSThe pilot's operation of the airplane with known deficiencies ( contaminated fuel system) which resulted in fuel starvation, a forced landing to a cotton field, and damage to the airplane during the landing.NTSB MIA02IA160Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportEurocopter Deutschland MBB BK-117 A4 · Bradenton, FLImproper maintenance/installation of the No. 2 engine power turbine (PT) wheel assembly by company maintenance personnel, which resulted in deflection at the engine case axial midpoint and misalignment between the inlet housing and the rear bearing support…NTSB IAD02LA089Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPuhl Genesis · Petersburg, WVThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed after a loss of engine power, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Factors included the pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and the transmission wires in the pilot's glide…NTSB CHI02LA261Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Warroad, MNThe loss of engine power due to the failure of the muffler baffles which blocked the exhaust system. A factor to the accident was the treeline.NTSB SEA02LA163Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-14 · Eastsound, WALoss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI02LA263Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Seneca, ILThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the low altitude, the trees, and the unsuitable terrain encountered for the forced landing.NTSB FTW03IA073Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMitsubishi MU-2B-60 · Memphis, TNthe loss of right engine power as a result of a fatigue failure of the propeller shaft coupling.NTSB CHI02LA258Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Benton, KSFuel starvation due to the pilot's improper fuel management, the pilot's improper remedial actions during engine restart, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. Additional factors included the inadequate flare and the dark night.NTSB LAX02LA254Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco YPF-7 · Dewey, AZThe loss of engine power due to a flooded carburetor. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB CHI02CA253Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca BL-17-30A · Ohiawa, NEThe pilot failed to verify the aircraft refueling and he did not follow emergency procedures for engine restart. Factors to the accident included fuel starvation and the fence post.NTSB LAX02LA253Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportReed Avid Commuter · Goffs, CAThe engine loss of power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB CHI02LA252Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLancair 320 · Iola, KSthe engine failure for undetermined reasons and the lack of a suitable landing area to execute a forced landing.NTSB ANC02LA095Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Red Devil, AKA partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during the initial climb after takeoff that resulted in a collision with trees. A contributing factor in the accident was rising terrain which was unsuitable for a forced landing.NTSB DEN02LA090Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Victor, COthe pilot's failure to refuel, resulting in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the pilot's use of inappropriate medication, and the unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing.NTSB SEA02LA151Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Creswell, ORThe pilot’s improper management of fuel, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB LAX02LA250Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing B75N1 · Casa Grande, AZThe partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI02LA242Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRare Waco T-10 · Omaha, NEThe partial loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a restricted fuel line, and the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot. A contributing factor was the bean field.NTSB FTW02LA251Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Masterson, TXThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a blockage of the carburetor. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the emergency landing.NTSB CHI02LA238Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Sturgis, MIThe failure of the turbine section of the engine, and the unsuitable terrain encountered for the forced landing. The low altitude was a factor.NTSB FTW02LA226Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Manvel, TXThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.